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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has come a long way since 1971. Recently
updated, the resort is more beautiful than ever and deserving of its
reputation as one of Walt Disney World's best. The South Seas are alive at
this sprawling resort, located directly south of the Magic Kingdom, on the
Seven Seas Lagoon.
The recent lobby renovation removed the much loved waterfall. The new space
feels open and airy, is decorated with an island/tiki style, and
features sweeping views of Seven Seas Lagoon. The lobby is located in the
Great Ceremonial House, the central building that houses the resort's guest
services, shops, and restaurants.
Rooms at the resort are located in one of eleven longhouses, which are two
or three stories each. Longhouses are named after islands found in the South
Pacific. Pathways between the buildings are paved with lava rocks and lit
with tiki torches at night. Lush vegetation can be found among the
buildings, lending a tropical island feel to the resort.
A new feature pool, with a volcano slide centerpiece, hot tub, and new kid's
splash area sits at the edge of the beach, providing an unforgettable view
of the Magic Kingdom. Trader Sam's, a popular bar at the Disneyland Hotel,
has made its way to the east coast. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is bigger,
better, and extremely popular. At the Polynesian Village Resort, your 'ohana
will experience the spirit of the South Pacific in true Disney
fashion. Aloha!
Resort Property Map
Accommodations:
Rooms are scattered throughout the resort in longhouses. Each longhouse is 3
stories tall and features rooms with either Garden, Lagoon, or Theme Park
views. Third floor rooms have balconies and first floor rooms have patios.
Second floor rooms have a large floor to ceiling window. Rooms feature
updated tropical decor and newer furnishings. Airy and bright, these rooms
are large and comfortable and can accommodate five people easily.
What can I
expect to pay for a room?
Room rates range from $452 to $947 per night. Club Level rooms range
from $621 to $1,213 per night. Rates vary based on season. Rates are higher
on weekends and holidays.
Standard room with 2 queen beds
Daybed, Dresser/TV, Desk with pull out table and chair
Size of Rooms: 404 square feet
Number of beds:
2 queen beds or one king bed and a daybed. Accessible rooms are available.
Features of Room: Free Wi-Fi, flat screen tv, nightstand, alarm clock,
ceiling fans, table and chairs, chaise lounge with ottoman, dual closets, safe, iron, ironing
board, pack and play
Bathroom: Dual sinks (in most rooms) or single sink. Bathroom amenities
are all located inside bathroom (there is no vanity area)
Balcony: All of the third floor rooms have balconies. The first
floor/ground level rooms have small patios. Both the patios and balconies
have a small seating area w/ table and 2 chairs.
Occupancy: Rooms offer a daybed with a maximum five-person
occupancy. If there are more than 2 adults in a room, there is an
additional charge of $25 per adult, per night.
Suites: Yes – Most contain one king-sized or two queen-sized beds
and two beds in parlor. Suites are located in the Tonga building.
Club Level: Club Level rooms are located
exclusively in the Hawaii building, which is room key restricted.
The building includes a separate lounge area and check-in desk. The lounge
area has a fantastic view of the Magic Kingdom and fireworks.
In addition to the amenities of standard rooms,
these rooms includes robes, DVD players, deluxe turndown service,
continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d'oeuvres and
desserts with wine and cordials. Advanced itinerary planning is also
available. Visit our
Club Level page for more details and guest
feedback.
Morning Service: 7:00AM - 10:30AM
The offerings include bagels, danishes, muffins, cereal, fruit, pastries,
coffee & juice.
Afternoon Service: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Snacks such as cookies, candy, fruit, sandwich fixings, and beverages are
available.
Evening Service: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
The offerings vary from day to day. Each evening sets forth a different food
theme. Asian , Mexican, Moroccan, Luau, Italian nights are among the themes.
With an array of dishes each evening, ranging from Sushi to Lasagna.
Late Evening Service: 7:00PM -10:00PM
Wine, cheese, cordials, desserts & beverages offered.
Visit our
Club Level page for more details and guest
feedback.
Room Views:
Standard (Garden) View
Lagoon View
Theme Park View
Club Level Room-Theme park View
Dining:
'Ohana
ADR:
Highly Recommended
Hours:
Character Breakfast 7:30AM-11:00AM -
Menu
Dinner 5:00PM-10:00PM
Menu
Breakfast: Mickey waffles, sausage, scrambled
eggs, fried potatoes, ham, biscuits, fruit & beverages. All you can eat,
served Family Style.
Dinner: Appetizers, salad, side dishes, and meats grilled on skewers
over an open fire pit. Dessert is also served. Food is all you can eat,
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Kona
Cafe
The place for Tonga Toast, macadamia pineapple
pancakes and huge, island style breakfast platters. Lunch and dinner offer
scrumptious sandwiches, pasta dishes, and grilled steak, chicken, and pork.
Try the sticky wing appetizer! Kona Cafe is
famous for its Kona coffee and spectacular desserts.
ADR:
Recommended
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-11:15AM
Menu
Lunch: 12:00PM-2:45PM
Menu
Dinner:5:00PM-10:00PM
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Kona Island
This spot, located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, is
where to go for amazing coffee and fresh sushi. From morning until 5:00pm, coffee
drinks (featuring 100% Kona Coffee) are served along with an assortment of
pastries. After 5:00pm, food is served, with some Kona Cafe menu items and
killer sushi.
Hours:
6:30AM-8:00PM
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Captain Cook's
Located on the lobby
level of the Great Ceremonial House. Resort mugs can be refilled here.
Food items include
breakfast platters, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads,
burgers, sushi, fresh fruit, pastries, baked goods, and more.
Hours: Open 24 hours and Serves Breakfast (6:30-10:30am),
Lunch, Dinner & Snacks. The grill closes at 11PM. |
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Tambu
Lounge
Located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, right next to 'Ohana.
Frequently busy due to crowds at 'Ohana next door.
Appetizers available from 5-10PM.
The lounge serves a variety of appetizers and tropical drinks. They also
have a big screen TV to sit and watch your favorite sporting event.
Hours: 1:00PM - 12:00AM |
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Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
Located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House, this bar is a
guaranteed adventure! Offering unique and creative tropical cocktails as
well as small plates, this hot spot is themed to the hilt. It's a bit kooky,
a bit crazy, and a whole lot of fun! Indoor and outdoor seating is
available. Be prepared to wait for a table inside.
Hours: 4:00PM-1:00AM |
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Barefoot Pool Bar
Full bar featuring specialty tropical cocktails, beer, and wine
Hours: 11:00AM-10:00PM
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Pineapple Lanai
Kiosk located near the Lava pool. Serving up Disney's signature frozen
favorite, the Dole Whip. An assortment of other snacks and beverages is also
available.
Hours:
10:00AM-9:00PM |
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Polynesian In-Room Dining
Available each
day from 7:00AM until midnight.
A menu is provided in each room.
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 Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
The Luau has been a tradition of the Polynesian Resort since the beginning
and was revamped February 2003. Bread, salad, roasted chicken, fish, pork,
rice, sautéed vegetables, and pineapple cake for dessert. Beverages are
included, unlimited soda, coffee, tea, milk, beer, wine or the house
cocktail. Visit our
Dinner Show page for member feedback, more
details and prices.
ADR: Highly Recommended
Details: – The hostess of the evening, Auntie Wini,
invites the whole neighborhood for a celebration featuring the music and
dances of the cultures of Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, and Hawaii,
while guests dine on a feast inspired by the flavors of Polynesia.
Presented in an open theater on the Seven Seas Lagoon. Located at the Luau
Cove.
Show Times: 5:15 & 8:15PM (90 minute shows), Tuesday-Saturday
Recreation:
Swimming:
Two pools are available. The newly refurbished Lava pool is located near the
beach and marina. This zero entry pool features a waterfall, volcano, and
142 foot long water slide. An extended pool deck offers lounge chair
seating. A new hot tub overlooks the beach with views of Cinderella Castle
in the background. Kiki Tiki splash area is a brand new water playground for
kids, complete with squirters, slides, and bridges.
The smaller Oasis pool (formerly known as the East Pool), is tucked among
the longhouses to the east of the Great Ceremonial House.
This pool is currently undergoing a
refurbishment that will be complete in summer 2016.
There is a white sandy beach for sunbathers, complete with hammock, swings,
canopies & lounge chairs.
Fitness: There is no Health Club at the
Polynesian. However, the Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club is located one
monorail stop away at the Grand Floridian. Polynesian guests can also walk
to the Health Club via a walkway on the west side of the resort. There is no
charge to use the facilities. Visit our
Health Clubs & Spas Page for more details
and rates.
Paths for walking and jogging take guests around the resort and along the
beach. Ask for a map at guest relations.
Boat and
bike rentals: available at the Seven Seas Marina.
Fishing excursions, and Volleyball courts
are also offered.
The
Electric Water Pageant floats by the
Polynesian beach at 9:00 PM.
Transportation:
Monorail:
Service is available between the
Transportation & Ticket Center, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot from one hour
before park opens until 1 hour
after each park closes.* Service to the resorts is available until 11PM or
two hours after the Magic Kingdom closes, whichever is later.
*Monorail service schedule is subject to change. You will
be notified of any major schedule changes when you check in.
Bus:
Bus transportation is available to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Water
parks, and Disney Springs. Buses may share a route with the Contemporary
Resort.
Approximate Duration:
Disney's Hollywood Studios -- 15 minutes
Epcot -- 10 minutes
Magic Kingdom -- 5 minutes
Animal Kingdom -- 15 minutes
Disney Springs -- 25 minutes
Boats:
Boats operate 1 hour before Magic Kingdom opens until 1 hour after the
park closes, weather permitting. The Magic Kingdom Ferry boat can be
accessed from the Ticket and Transportation Center, which is within a short
walk from the easternmost longhouses.
Walk: The Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) is a short walk from
the Polynesian. Signs along the resort paths will indicate the way. From the TTC you can hop the Epcot
monorail or park buses. The Grand
Floridian resort is also within walking distance of the Polynesian.
Room Location:
Which
buildings can I enjoy the nightly Luau and hear the drums?
Aotearoa, Fiji & Tuvalu
Which buildings are closer to the monorail depot and restaurants?
Tokelau,
Tonga,
Samoa, Rarotonga & Niue
Which buildings are closer to the main pool area and boat dock? Hawaii,
Tokelau,
Niue, & Samoa
Which buildings is closer to the quiet pool?
Samoa, Raratonga, Hawaii & Niue
Which buildings are closer to the Transportation & Ticket Center?
Moorea and Pago Pago (Disney Deluxe Villas)
What long houses offer Lagoon Views?
Hawaii,
Moorea, or Tuvalu
Services for Guests with Disabilities locations?
Accessible rooms are available. These rooms have roll in showers. Some
rooms offer features for hearing or sight impaired guests.
Is there Childcare at the resort?
Yes. Lilo's Playhouse offers supervised child care for kids ages 3-12
from 4:30PM-12:00AM. Cost is $15 per hour, per child. Reservations are
required.
Check In/Out:
Check in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Address:
 Disney's
Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000
Telephone:407-824-2000
Fax 407-824-3174
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