Disney Polynesian Resort

Dreaming of an "exotic" vacation on a tropical island? You may find it at Disney Polynesian Resort.

Once at Disney Polynesian Resort, you have arrived in the middle of a tropical garden with lush vegetation and waterfalls. The hotel opened in 1971.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The South Pacific paradise theme is recurrent in rooms decorations -- furniture with specific design -- as well as in the hotel's surrounding natural setting -- white sand beaches, tropical landscaping, colorful costumes.

Location

Disney Polynesian Resort is located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, within walking distance to the Disney Contemporary Resort. It is one of the Monorail resorts.

Address:

1600 Seven Seas Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Phone: (407) 824-2000 Fax: (407) 824-3174, (800) 647-7900

Nearby attractions:

  • The Magic Kingdom
  • Epcot
  • MGM
  • Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Disneys Animal Kingdom
  • River Country Water Park
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Downtown Disney

Statistic resort data:

  • Disney Polynesian Resort is 157,827 sq meters
  • There are 853 rooms.
  • There are 75 varieties of tropical and subtropical plants in the atrium.

Hotel

  • Check in: 3 PM
  • Check out: 11 AM

    • Rating

    • Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Three Stars and a Half (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • Three Stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    • Children activity center
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Two outdoor heated pools -- waterslide, spa jets
    • Children's pool
    Gym/Spa:
    • Health Club
    Outdoor activities:
    • Recreation programs, waterslide, rental boats, rental sailboats etc. Waterskiing, fishing, cruises, water mice - fee.
    Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:
    • Available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Transportation by bus within Disney complex
    • Transportation by boat
    • Monorail transportation
    • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
    • Limo/Car service available
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking, valet parking($6)
    Pets:
    • Allowed, $9 a night
    Business center:
    • Available
    • Meeting rooms
    • Fax machine
    Equipment rental:
    • Not available
    Medical assistance:
    • Available
    Other services:
    • Beauty services & barber shop-- in the spa

    Rooms

    847 units of which:

    • 842 one-bedroom standard units
    • 1 one-bedroom suite
    • 4 two-bedroom suites

    Rooms are located in eleven buildings called longhouses.

    Room categories:

    • Standard Rooms
      • 409 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 5 people
    • Concierge Rooms
      • Located in the Hawaii and Tonga houses.
      • Maximum occupancy: 5 persons
    • Concierge amenities: lounge offering complimentary foods and beverages.
    • Suites:
      • Maximum occupancy: 5-9 persons

    There are also nonsmoking rooms.

    Standard room amenities:

    • One king-size bed or two queen-size beds and daybed
    • Table with 2 chairs, an armoire
    • Minibar
    • Room service 24 hours
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobes
    • Morning paper – daily
    • Voice mail
    • Television
    • Ceiling fan
    • Air conditioning
    • Housekeeping
    • Wake-up calls
    • Turndown service

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on request (fee $10)
    • Coffee makers -- on request
    • Cribs (infant beds) -- available
    • Internet Access

    Informative price list:

    • Standard Guest Rooms: $304 - $580
    • Concierge Rooms: $410 - $720
    • Concierge Suites:
      • One-bedroom: $510 - $1,000
      • Two-bedroom: $1,232 - $2,550

    Dining

    'Ohana -- fine dining

    • Hours: breakfast, dinner
  • Character breakfast, family restaurant serving Polynesian specialties based on meats, seafood, vegetables.

    • Kona Cafe -- casual dining

    • Hours: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Traditional food, fine coffee.

    • Spirit of Aloha -- dinner show

    • Hours:
      • Tuesday - Saturday: 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.
    • Traditional Polynesian music, dancing, costumes.

    Tambu Lounge -- lounge on the second floor

    • Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
    • Traditional cocktails, snacks.

    Captain Cook's Snack and Ice Cream Company -- Food Court

    • Hours: 24h
    • Sandwiches, pizza

    Barefoot Pool Bar -- Poolside snackbar

    • Hours: 24h
    • Beverages, light snacks

    Character meal onsite.

    Strong points.Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Luxury -- Disney's most luxurious resort.
    • Transportation advantages -- Being a monorail resort makes the access easy to other resorts.
    • Health club -- Onsite.
    • Boat rides -- On the Seven Seas Lagoon.
    • Leisure -- Great recreational options
    • Sandbeach -- White sand.
    • View -- Magic Kingdom (fireworks) great view.
    • Atmosphere -- Tropical island feel.
    • Shows -- authentic Polynesian shows with dancing and the traditional torch lighting ceremony (each evening Tuesday-Saturday)

    Minuses

    • Price -- Rooms can be expensive.
    • Resort's oldness -- Being one of the oldest resorts, the decor can feel dated for some.