diff --git a/test/unit/plugins/kernel_v2/config/vm_test.rb b/test/unit/plugins/kernel_v2/config/vm_test.rb
index d35cf3a9a..e12331bfc 100644
--- a/test/unit/plugins/kernel_v2/config/vm_test.rb
+++ b/test/unit/plugins/kernel_v2/config/vm_test.rb
@@ -100,6 +100,8 @@ describe VagrantPlugins::Kernel_V2::VMConfig do
     end
 
     it "is not required if the provider says so" do
+      # TODO: reenable this test once provider options are implemented
+      pending "removal of temporary workaround"
       machine.provider_options[:box_optional] = true
       subject.box = nil
       subject.finalize!