Guests arriving at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this week will notice one of the biggest operational changes the resort has seen in months. Beginning July 13, Walt Disney World is officially moving bus service to a brand-new transportation area, marking another milestone in the ongoing improvements around the popular Deluxe Resort.
The change comes after weeks of anticipation. Construction on the new bus stop has appeared finished for some time, leaving many Disney fans wondering when it would finally welcome guests. That wait is now over.
According to a notice shared with resort guests, Disney buses will now pick up and drop off passengers from a new location situated between the Rarotonga longhouse and the guest parking lot. The relocation is part of a larger effort to improve the resort’s entrance and transportation areas while nearby roadwork continues.
For many visitors, this may seem like a small adjustment. In reality, transportation plays a huge role in the overall Walt Disney World experience. Guests staying at the Polynesian rely on Disney buses to reach destinations like Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and other resort hotels. Having an updated loading area should help streamline operations as thousands of guests travel through the resort every day.
The timing also coincides with new traffic patterns going into effect around the Polynesian. Drivers arriving at the resort may notice different routes than they experienced earlier this summer, so allowing a few extra minutes to reach the hotel isn’t a bad idea.
Disney has spent the past several years investing heavily in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. From refurbished guest rooms and Disney Vacation Club additions to updated dining experiences and exterior improvements, the company has continued modernizing one of its original Walt Disney World hotels without losing the island atmosphere guests have loved for more than five decades.
This transportation project is another example of that continued investment.
While guests probably won’t book a vacation because of a new bus stop, they’ll likely appreciate the benefits once they arrive. Better traffic flow, an updated waiting area, and improved organization can make daily trips to the parks a little smoother, especially during busy mornings and evenings.
Visitors checking into the resort over the next several days should simply follow posted signs and Cast Member directions to the new loading zone. Anyone familiar with the previous bus stop location may need a day or two to adjust, but the transition is expected to be straightforward.
As construction continues around portions of the resort, the opening of the new transportation area represents one more step toward completing the latest round of improvements at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
