WDW Magazine June 2023 | Page 32

the Oasis Salad , the Malasadas , and the Frozen Margarita with lime Dole Whip … you ’ re welcome !).
Even arriving “ home ” at this resort ties back to the water , as you ’ re welcomed with fountains and Tiki torches that signal it ’ s time to take a breath and relax : You ’ re on island time .
STARING AT THE EDGE OF THE WATER If you ’ re looking for an even more serene waterfront stay , the stunning , private , overwater Bora Bora Bungalows might be what you seek . Accessed from a boardwalk off the beach , these bungalows are some of the most coveted ( and expensive ) rooms at Walt Disney World . They can sleep up to eight adults in a king , a queen , double pull-downs , and two single pull-down beds , and they provide a full kitchen , washer and dryer , and two bathrooms .
But the real value of these suites is the stunning lagoon views from the living / dining room and , even better , from the private patio complete with sun loungers , swinging chairs , and a plunge pool . Imagine having a front-row seat to view the Electrical Water Pageant or viewing the Magic Kingdom fireworks from your balcony after the kids are in bed . Magic !
More water-view rooms are coming soon as construction progresses on a new DVC tower that will sit along the shore between the Polynesian and
Disney bucket list item : Bora Bora Bungalows — although , let ’ s be honest , the Poly doesn ’ t have any bad rooms ! PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER