Walt Disney World appears ready to breathe new life into a location that has spent years largely out of sight for everyday guests.

Disney has filed a new permit for Tangaroa Terrace at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, just a short trip from Magic Kingdom. While the filing doesn't spell out exactly what's planned, one detail immediately sets this apart from a routine maintenance job: the permit stretches all the way through December 31, 2027.

That unusually long window gives Disney plenty of time to work on a building that once played a much bigger role at the Polynesian — but has more recently served as a cast member break area rather than a guest destination.

What the Permit Actually Says

The new Notice of Commencement covers Tangaroa Terrace, a standalone building located outside the Great Ceremonial Hall at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Disney's Facility Asset Management division filed the permit, with KHS&S named as the contractor. The work is listed broadly as