Why Disney’s Polynesian Tower Might Be the Best Magic Kingdom Hotel (Ep. 511)

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Leisure, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.8 • 979 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Join Len Testa and Jim Hill as they dive into the fascinating and occasionally outrageous story of how Disney transformed Caribbean Beach into their 15th DVC property: Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort: Len reviews Disney’s newest addition, featuring epic Magic Kingdom views, thoughtful amenities, and… chump prices? Caribbean Beach to Riviera Resort: Jim uncovers the competitive forces and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that turned a moderate resort into a deluxe DVC powerhouse. Listener Questions: Why isn’t there a Magic Kingdom resort between the Contemporary and TTC? And what’s the deal with Bonnet Creek’s proximity to Disney property? Dynamic Pricing at Disney: Len speculates on Disney’s next big move for hotels and tickets—and what it might mean for annual passholders. Discover the stories behind Disney’s resorts, along with plenty of laughs and fascinating insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.1	Welcome back to another edition of the Disney Dish podcast with Jim Hill.
0:34.0	It's me, Lentesta, and this is our show for the week of Schmer's Day, December 23,
0:37.9	2024 on the show today. In news, I stay at the new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort,
0:44.8	and I love it. Plus, listener questions on where other Magic Kingdom Resorts might go.
0:49.5	Then in our main segment, Jim continues the history of Disney's Riviera Resort.
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