I think it looks great! The renderings, for me, look quite stunning, with a great mix of colors and textures. Am currently at VGF, and I hope it opens soon because, due to what appears to be some major pipeline digging and laying beside the street, I don’t think there’s any way to walk from VGF to PVB, even along the street.
I can see why it’s part of PVB, because the footprint, so close to the expansive Polynesian, seems pretty small. I do feel like it undermines the value of direct points, as we’ve discussed many times, and needn’t rehash here, but considering it’s size, limited pools and probably limited restaurants, not sure I’d ever stay there, especially since the point count will be higher and one bedrooms smaller than those at VGF only a few feet away. And I’m not a big enough fan of PVB to want to hang out there for amenities lacking at the Island Tower. But having its quick service right next to the VGF Villas is a nice benefit, if we can use it!
Again, for all the talk of the more restrained theming of new DVC construction, I think it will be a nice addition to the lagoon. Interesting how Disney has been quick to point out that the original Polynesian design included a tower. Smart way to remind PVB fans, who are upset that it’s too modern and not some enormous longhouse, that it’s appropriate for the location.
Also, am actually looking forward to the possible return from the dead of Reflections, and the no doubt return of resale restrictions to justify what we spent on direct points!
Oh. Stayed at the Riviera this trip as well, and it was spectacular.