The iconic lobby building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, known as the Great Ceremonial House, is almost completely surrounded by scaffolding, rolling planters, fencing, and other construction equipment amid an intensive refurbishment project at the Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotel.Great Ceremonial House Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village ResortCredit: DisneyConstruction work began on the exterior of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in January 2026. The building houses the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel’s check-in area, multiple merchandise locations, the Monorail station, and several amenities, including the ‘Ohana and Kona Cafe restaurants.Scaffolding, rolling planers, fences, and other construction equipment now surround much of the Great Ceremonial House building. The construction severely impacts the view of Magic Kingdom Park and the Seven Seas Lagoon from ‘Ohana, which offers fireworks-viewing during late dinner service.Credit: DisneyOn Tuesday, WDWMagic shared a photo of the plastic fencing, rolling planters, and scaffolding that surround much of the Great Ceremonial House:As construction continues, most operations inside the Great Ceremonial House remain in place. ‘Ohana continues accepting reservations and serving guests (despite the obstructed view of Magic Kingdom Park and the Seven Seas Lagoon), as do Captain Cook’s and Pineapple Lanai. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Bar remains open, but the outdoor Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is closed due to construction. Disney has not announced a reopening date for the exterior dining area, but says work will continue through “late June.”Credit: DisneyGuests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort anytime in 2026 may hear or see construction activity near the Great Ceremonial House, bus depot, and other areas of the Magic Kingdom area hotel. However, Walt Disney World Resort typically restricts noisy work to the daytime hours, when most guests are visiting Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs. Families with questions about construction during their stay should contact the Front Desk.Walt Disney World Resort has not published an end date for the exterior refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Follow Inside the Magic for updates on this and other construction projects at Disney parks around the world!Has construction ever impacted your stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel? Tell Inside the Magic about your experience in the comments!The post After 54 Years of Magic, Disney World Closes Polynesian Village Resort Area appeared first on Inside the Magic.