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- 7:56am - Done packing up and setting off for a few hours before our bus pickup time.
- 8:10am - My bus arriving.
- A fair amount of traffic as we near the Contemporary.
- 8:27am - Arrived at the Magic Kingdom
- 8:29am - Minimal waits to enter the park, but I am heading to the Monorail.
- The Island Tower from the Resort Line Monorail ramp
- 8:32am - My Monorail arriving.
- Buses backed up waiting to enter the Magic Kingdom
- 8:45am - Passing by the Transportation and Ticket center.
- 8:47am - Arrived at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
- The Polynesian Lobby Christmas tree
- Interesting they are directing you back to reach the dock.
- The walkway looked open, but guess some work around the corner.
- An updated map of the Polynesian Village Resort featuring the Island Tower
- The Marina/boat dock.
- The Island Tower officially opens today.
- The Cove Pool is between the Island Tower and original hotel
- The Island Tower
- Moana splash pad at the Cove Pool
- Restrooms and a fountain beverage station across from the pool.
- The gym
- Wailulu Bar & Grill hours of operation.
- Cinderella Castle across Seven Seas Lagoon
- There are a couple of terraces available to guests staying in the Tower.
- No torches along the pathway here, just lights.
- Several seating areas around the tower.
- Seven Seas Lagoon
- Wailulu Bar & Grill |
- A few hammocks along the beach
- The sing has not been installed yet. Guessing it is a warning about the lake.
- Stepping into the lobby of the Island Tower
- To the right a seating are and two story atrium.
- To the left is the Wailulu Bar & Grill
- More seating
- A closer look at some of the artwork overhead.
- The view from the front door, those back doors is where I entered from.
- An LCD screen with event information.
- A closer look at the two story mural.
- The Elevators
- On the second floor hallway is some concept art for the original hotels.
- A cast member walked me through Wailulu Bar & Grill
- To the left as you enter.
- The artwork is made from recycled materials
- To the right
- Moving to the outdoor seating
- The views from outside
- Moving on, more chairs and places to enjoy the views.
- Stepping out the front door to take a look around
- Walking toward the Grand Floridian.
- Ground floor patios
- The wedding pavilion
- Artwork on the side of the tower
- 9:16am - Walking by the Grand Floridian DVC building.
- A fishing excursion on Seven Seas Lagoon this morning.
- The Grand Floridian pool area.
- Grand Floridian Lobby
- 9:26am - Onboard the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom.
- The cranes in the distance are the Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction.