As the new building opens at the Polynesian, it brings with it a lot to explore. This island inspired addition has neutral colors and earth tones inside but textures and layers to entertain the eye. The exterior of the building also has some interesting shapes. If you go by on the monorail, you may notice cutouts high up in the tower. From a distance, these look like they could be part of a restaurant or a DVC lounge. However, these observation spaces are called Terrace Gardens. What are the Polynesian Island Tower Terrace Gardens? Can you see fireworks from this space? Can anyone visit the new Polynesian building?
Get to Know the Polynesian Tower Terrace Gardens
Sometimes the special touches Imagineering puts into resorts are what keep you coming back. The Island Tower has some unique architecture and amenities like the Terrace Gardens.
Essentially, the Polynesian tower Terrace Gardens are spaces for guests of the tower building to enjoy on their stay. The Terrace Gardens are each inspired by the lush beauty of the Polynesian Islands. You may want to take a walk down to the Wailulu Bar and Grill to get a coffee and bring it back up to this area. The Terrace Gardens will be especially nice for those staying in a room on a lower floor or on the other side of the building. This allows you to visit to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding Disney World areas.
With such a great location so high up, and so close to Magic Kingdom, there’s something people will want to know. What about firework views from the Polynesian Terrace Gardens?
Do the Island Tower Terrace Gardens have firework views?
You can see nightly shows like Happily Ever After and seasonal fireworks from the Island Tower Terrace Gardens. Not all of the Terrace Gardens have a firework view. There are two that face the Seven Seas Lagoon and the park. The other two face nature, the monorail and a golf course but will have lovely sunset views. On the Seven Seas Lagoon side you can also watch the Electrical Water Pageant as it lights up on the water.
Does Disney play the firework music in the Terrace Gardens?
Yes, you can enjoy the soundtrack to Happily Ever After when viewing the show from the Terrace Garden observation area.
Who is Polynesian tower fireworks viewing for?
You may have heard there are special observatory spaces in the new Island Tower building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that have great views of the fireworks at Magic Kingdom. These are for not just guests of the Polynesian but guests staying in the Island Tower specifically. While they’re not as exclusive as DVC lounges like Top of the World, you do have to be staying in the building in order to access them.
Other Great Viewing Spots at this Resort
We have a whole guide on great viewing spots at this resort: Can you see fireworks from the Polynesian? Yes! There are quite a few places to watch from, most of which play the show music in unison. If you happen to be staying in a room in the Island Tower facing the opposite direction of the fireworks, you have options. You may not want to watch from as high up as the Terrace Gardens.
As always, dining at a resort is a great way to explore it and see if it’s somewhere you’d like to stay or buy DVC points. Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows has quite a few different room styles, a great location and excellent dining. While you typically can’t park at a resort unless you’re an overnight guest or have a dining reservation, you can use Disney transportation to visit Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
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DVC Resale Experts Can Help
The Island Tower at the Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows is part of the home resort that’s already at this property. It’s considered an expansion of the existing DVC home resort which is very exciting for Members. Basically, this means that if you own resale at the Polynesian, or any of the other original 14 DVC resorts, you can stay in the Island Tower. Resale DVC points can make the Disney timeshare much more affordable than buying direct from Disney. The newer DVC resorts have a different set of restrictions in place. Because the Island Tower is an addition, it’s more flexible with booking. As a resale owner, this brand new building could be where you stay on your next trip! Especially if the Polynesian is your home resort and you take advantage of the home resort, priority booking, eleven month window.
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