Walt Disney World offers over 400 dining options, from basic snack carts to Victoria & Albert’s, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Guests at Walt Disney World do not lack dining choices. A new one arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the Wailulu Bar & Grill.
This restaurant opened as a key part of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, the latest Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort hotel expansion. Wailulu is open for all guests, not just those staying overnight at the Polynesian. Reservations are not required.
The DVC property officially opened to guests on Dec. 17, 2024. We were invited out in advance of the official opening to view Wailulu Bar & Grill and sample some of the menu items.
Wailulu Bar & Grill atmosphere
The restaurant’s name is inspired by Polynesian culture. Wailulu comes from the Hawaiian words “wai,” which means water, and “lulu,” which means calm.
This pool bar offers indoor and outdoor dining. At night, the views over the Seven Seas Lagoon toward Magic Kingdom are impressive. We suspect this will become a popular location to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Also, the music associated with the Magic Kingdom fireworks will be played at the Wailulu Bar & Grill during those fabulous displays. In addition, this dining location showcases custom artwork crafted from recycled materials, a pattern found across the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
The indoor dining area resembles many casual dining options at Walt Disney World. Guests should expect quality service and a comfortable environment.
The outdoor dining area features a central bar, which offers a full experience. Like some other upscale pool bars at Walt Disney World, plenty of seating is available. Many guests will appreciate the couches and soft chairs to enjoy their experience at Wailulu Bar & Grill.
