Polynesian or Contemporary?

[Jeany031]

we are thinking to stay in the polynesian in April 2011! Do you think that i made a good choice to stay in the Polynesian in April 2011? What is Ohana is a resturant or a lounge please tell me and one more thing the monorail stops in the polynesian and the polynesian has Extra Magic Hours as well. Please tell me so i won't get confused. thanks!

[caryrae]

The Poly seems like one of the top choices on Intercot. The monorail does stop at the Poly and if you stay at any Disney resort you can do the Extra Magic Hours.

Here's a little about Ohana, http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/ohanas/

[SBETigg]

The Polynesian is a great choice! You will be very pleased. 'Ohana is a restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner family style. Family style, in this case, means it's like a buffet (set menu, all you care to eat) but brought to your table in big portions for you to share and pass around, family style. The Tambu Lounge is a great place to grab a drink or snack, and it is attached to 'Ohana. There's also Kona Cafe, a casual restaurant, and Kona Cafe Coffee Bar (morning) and Sushi Bar (evening). And Captain Cook's, a quick service restaurant.

The resort monorail to the Magic Kingdom stops at the Polynesian, yes. It's also an easy walk from the Polynesian to the Transportation and Ticket Center to catch the monorail to Epcot. The resort monorail to the Magic Kingdom loops around from a) the Transportation and Ticket Center to b) the Polynesian c) the Grand Floridian d) the Magic Kingdom e) the Contemporary resort and back around to a, restarting the loop. The Polynesian Resort does participate in Extra Magic Hours as well as all perks available to Disney Resort Guests (like Disney's Magic Express, transportation to and from the airport).

An extra nicety for guests at the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake resorts is the Electric Water Pageant, a light parade going by the Polynesian beach nightly at around 9. Plus, the beach of the Polynesian is a great place to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

[cather74]

I Love the Poly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SBETigg]

For the record, the Contemporary is also a great choice, and you will find many fans of that one as well. I prefer the Polynesian, but they're both awesome resorts.

[ransam]

I've never stayed at either, but been to both a lot.

The O'hana is an awesome resort.
if you can, try to get a window seat facing MK.


have a great trip.

[Mickey'sGirl]

I have stayed at both (the Contemporary was a life long dream of mine). I preferred the Poly. Although the Contemporary suits my tasted (modern, clean lines etc), and was within easy walking distance to the Magic Kingdom, I prefer the Poly. The lushness of the grounds, and the uber coolness of watching fireworks from the Volcano pool are just a couple of reasons why.

[WLfans]

I read back on the boards in 09 that house cleaning was spotty and a couple other complaints. We stayed in 2009 and were happy. There's a lot to do.
Plus: Monorail, location to TTC, Water parade at night, DOLE WHIPS!!!

Minus: There were occassions that common area in the lobby of Tahiti was messy, but there are hundreds of people going in and out and kids. So I can see past this. I don't like food trays left out in hallways. I did them, but they were picked up quickly on our stay. At WL once a food tray was left there all day.

Overall, its a good hotel. For us its BC or Poly.

[ledudes]

Poly is one of our favorites, and so is Ohana. Yummy food and tons of it!

[1000th_Ghost]

The Poly!

[mjm12000]

I would have to say the Contemporary Resort, the atmosphere although not as highly themed as the Poly is quiet, relaxing and soothing. If you like a more adult Resort then the Contemporary is the way to go. Another benefit is of course location location location, you no only have access to the monorail, but you can also walk to the Magic Kingdom in less time then it takes to monorail there, this also comes in handy at times when the monorail is not running due to maintenance etc. It has happened on several of my previous trips that the resort monorail was not running and if you are at the Poly or Grand Floridian, you will have a bit of a bus ride to get anywhere.

The food at the Contemporary is great as well and the hotel certainly seems to have less hustle and bustle in the lobbies and common areas, as the Poly has the Diner show and general themeing that attracts non resort guests to the resort.

[cer]

If you are planning for next month, you need to decide fast!

Have you made a decision? Reservations?

Good luck and have fun!