Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update and Breakfast at Captain Cook’s from October 1, 2020

Hi everyone –

We went to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort yesterday, where we checked out the construction and picked up some breakfast. It was a beautiful day out and also the 49th anniversary of the resort and Walt Disney World.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently closed except for the DVC Villas and Bungalows. The Great Ceremonial House is also open, although ‘Ohana and Trader Sam’s are among the still-closed locations. And the resort will continue to be closed through next summer.

A large crane can be seen here in front of the resort.

There is signage around the resort to guide guests where they need to go. The front of the Great Ceremonial House is closed for refurbishment but the side and back entrances are open.

Here is concept art for the updated front entrance (copyright Disney).

Looking back at Monorail Yellow and the area walled off for construction.

Another sign points to buses and the Transportation and Ticket Center (with two spelling errors).

The Great Ceremonial House will continue to be open even with work in progress.

The Great Ceremonial House was quiet while we were there.

There was a Cast Member behind the reception desk, though Pago Pago is where check-in now is.

Online check-in is available and there are plenty of signs to read.

This area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment.

Emergency exit sign.

This area was quiet too, since nobody is coming in through the front door now.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be undergoing several refurbishments – including rooms, front entrance and monorail.

Here is a look down on the lobby yesterday.

And Cinderella Castle from upstairs.

Unlike the sign downstairs, this one has punctuation at the end of the second sentence. And there is an elevator sign as well.

There is work going on at the elevator.

There are several A-Frames here for activities, bus service and COVID information.

The monorail platform is through the doors and the refurbishment is now scheduled to begin in November. Disney says, “The monorail service to this resort will be temporarily suspended beginning November 2, 2020.”