The aerial archive

Part of the ceiling design in the new Island Tower lobby at Polynesian Resort.

Floor to ceiling art in the new Island Tower lobby at Polynesian Resort.

Artwork hanging in the new Island Tower lobby at Polynesian Resort.

Some of the design features of the porte-cochère at the new Island Tower in Polynesian Resort.

A waiting area at the porte-cochère of the new Island Tower of Polynesian Resort.

A direction sign at base of the new Island Tower in Polynesian Resort. The design on the pot ties to a lobby design.

Fence along the reopened route between Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resort. The wood will weather naturally with character.

A look at the Island Tower from the reopened route between Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resort.

A path is starting to be worn into this lawn. DVC guests at Grand Floridian taking a logical route between their building lobby and the new DVC Island Tower at Polynesian Resort.

Very likely that stairs will soon be added on this artificial grass slope at the newly-added Island Tower in Polynesian Resort. DVC Grand Floridian guests go down this slope to return to their lodging. Likely to be slippery when wet. Stairs added for guest safety.

Some of the leisure areas outside the Island Tower in Polynesian Resort.

The recently opened Island Tower in Polynesian Resort.

An aerial look back to the Polynesian Banyan tree about to be relocated. At center of the Oct 28, 2022 photo. And the tree in its new location. Nov 12, 2022.

This Banyan tree has been behind a construction fence for a few years at Polynesian resort. Originally located next to the resort's Luau, and transplanted here. Preparation for construction of the Island Tower. Tree currently starting new leaves for the new season.

Guest Christmas lights and decorations in Aventura Hotel. • A suite window has lights arranged like The Grinch, and two trees seen in the adjacent windows. • A standard room below has scrolling words in the window, Merry Christmas.