Overview
Disney’s Polynesian Village is one of the oldest Disney World Resort hotels, opening with Magic Kingdom back in 1971. But, don’t let its age deter you — it is a Deluxe Resort, making it one of the most luxurious places to stay on property!
The Polynesian is themed to immerse guests in a South Pacific atmosphere with Hawaiian island vibes, giving it a more relaxed feel. And, what really makes this resort stand out is the FOOD! You’ll find delicious tropical-flavored food at all of the dining locations and it’s the only place you can get Disney World’s signature DOLE Whip outside of the park!
Plus, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is located on the Magic Kingdom monorail loop, making it an ideal spot for guests who are looking for easy transportation to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is also a Disney Vacation Club hotel.
Hotel Map
Thinking about requesting a specific section of the hotel when you check-in? Curious about how far you’ll have to walk to get to food? Forgot to pick up a map when you arrived? No worries! Here’s Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort map!
You can also find signage with the hotel throughout the resort — just look for the large “Directory” signs!
Room Types
Theme Park, Pool, Marina, Lagoon or Standard View – These rooms sleep up to 5 guests, offering 2 queen beds and 1 day bed. All rooms include a coffee/tea station, a mini-fridge, and a patio or balcony. Prices will vary depending on the view you select.
Note that all of the rooms were updated with a new Moana theme in 2021.
Rooms & Suites with Club Level Service – The rooms and suites with club service include complimentary use of the health club, key access to the executive lounge, concierge service at the Kamehameha Club, and personalized front desk and guest services.
Theme Park View, Lagoon View, Garden View (view of the garden or quiet pool), and One Bedroom Suites (views of the marina), Club Level – These rooms sleep up to five adults on 2 queen beds and 1-day bed. The rooms include a small fridge, coffee/tea station, and a patio or balcony.
Additionally, Club Level rooms also include more luxury amenities like complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, and evening beverages available throughout your stay in the King Kamehameha Club. Personalized guest services are also available to help you plan your trip and answer any questions you may have.
Ambassador VP Suite and King Kamehameha Suite – Club Level – The Ambassador VP Suite includes a view of the garden and sleeps up to 8 adults. Whereas, the King Kamehameha Suite sleeps up to 8 and offers views of Cinderella Castle or the Marina. Both of these Suite include 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa along with a small fridge, coffee/tea station, and a patio or balcony.
Additionally, Club Level rooms also include more luxury amenities like complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, and evening beverages available throughout your stay in the King Kamehameha Club. Personalized guest services are also available to help you plan your trip and answer any questions you may have.
Honeymoon Room – Club Level – These rooms overlook the marina and offer 1 king-size bed for 2 adults. They include a small beverage cooler, coffee/tea station, and a porch or balcony.
Additionally, Club Level rooms also include more luxury amenities like complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, and evening beverages available throughout your stay in the King Kamehameha Club. Personalized guest services are also available to help you plan your trip and answer any questions you may have.
Deluxe Studios — Deluxe Studios sleep up to 5 adults on 1 queen bed, 1 queen-size pull-down bed, and 1 single pull-down bed. They include a mini-fridge, toaster, microwave, paper plates and bowls, plastic ware, coffee maker, coffee/tea set up, flat screen tv, and patio or balcony. In addition, the rooms have a full bathroom with 2 showers. When it comes to the views from your room, you can choose between a Lake View or a Standard View (which is a view of the landscaping or parking area).
Bungalow – The bungalows are located on the Seven Seas Lagoon and sleep up to 8 adults. The bungalow includes 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 queen-size pull-down bed, and 2 single pull-down beds. Each bungalow has a full kitchen, living and dining areas, 2 full bathrooms, a washer and dryer, as well as a private deck with a plunge pool.
Where To Eat
Quick Service
Capt. Cook’s — Capt. Cook’s is a Quick Service dining option located in the main building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It offers a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, including Mickey waffles, the Polynesian’s signature Tonga Toast, traditional burgers and sandwiches, and other Polynesian specialties like Pan Asian noodles and Thai Coconut Meatballs.
Pineapple Lanai — Need to get your DOLE Whip fix but don’t want to face the park crowds? Pineapple Lanai is located just outside the main building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This is the ONLY place you can get the refreshing treat outside of the park!
You’ll find the classic pineapple DOLE Whip here along with some other specialty flavors that rotate.
Table Service
‘Ohana – This very popular restaurant offers a character breakfast with Lilo and Stitch in the morning for breakfast and a traditional all-you-can-eat dinner. Note that characters are not part of the dinner service, but it’s still worth making a reservation here in the evening so you can try all the tasty (and highly rated) Hawaiian-flavored dishes including the signature ‘Ohana Noodles.
Reservations can be hard to get due to the popularity of the restaurant, so be sure to book at least 60 days in advance.
Kona Cafe – Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the open air Cafe in the Ceremonial House (a.k.a. the main building). Tonga Toast and egg dishes are signature breakfast dishes. and lunch includes a selection of sushi rolls, poke’ and dashi bowls, as well as stir-fries. The dinner menu includes some of the same selections from lunch, as well as entrees of salmon and short ribs.
Lounges & Bars
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto — Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a highly-themed, highly-immersive, and highly-popular tiki bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s considered a hidden gem in Disney World by many and is themed as an extension of the popular ride in Magic Kingdom, Jungle Cruise. So, instead of regular Cast Members, you’ll be served by Skippers — cheesy jokes and all!
The menu features a range of cocktails, both classic and signature, as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Nearly all of the drinks come with some sort of theatrics when it’s served to you, and some even come in exclusive souvenir glasses that you can purchase for an additional cost.
There’s also a small food menu with a variety of tasty bites, such as chicken lettuce cups and pork dumplings.
CLICK HERE for more details on the signature drinks and what to order at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto!
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, with long wait times on busy nights (usually weekends). From 3PM to 8PM the Grotto welcomes families. At 8PM, Grotto guests must be 21 or older to enter. A virtual queue is available and can fill up early in the evening, so be sure to arrive early!
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace — Get to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort later in the evening and find out that the wait list for Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is full? Not in the mood for all the Skipper antics? You can still get your tropical drink fix!
The full Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto menu is also available at Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace! This outdoor bar is located just outside of the lounge and is a great place to grab a drink while you wait to be called from the virtual queue or relax.
Kona Island — Kona Island is a to-go coffee bar located in the main building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The island-themed establishment is situated on the second and features a small seating area with tropical decor. Kona Island offers a range of breakfast items, such as pastries, bagels, and fruit, as well as a variety of coffee and tea options.
The coffee bar is open early in the morning and late into the evening, making it a great spot to grab a quick breakfast or a late-night snack.
Tambu Lounge — Tambu Lounge is located on the second floor of the main building at the Polynesian next to ‘Ohana. You can order up a range of specialty cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as a selection of small bites and appetizers in the evening.
One of the most popular drinks at Tambu Lounge is the Lapu Lapu, a signature cocktail served in a fresh hollowed-out pineapple. The drink is made with Plantation Original Dark Rum, Tropical Fruit Juices, and topped with Gosling’s 151 Rum, and is great for sharing! The lounge also offers a variety of food options, such as sushi rolls, chicken wings, pork sliders, and some of the signature dishes from ‘Ohana.
Barefoot Pool Bar — Located at the hotel’s main pool, the Lava Pool, this bar serves up a variety of wines, beers, and specialty cocktails including a boozy twist on the classic DOLE Whip! If you love the frozen treat, try the Frozen Margarita with DOLE Whip® Lime, the Frosty Pineapple, or The Voyager.
Limited menu items are also available.
Oasis Bar & Grill – Located by the Oasis Pool, this bar serves cocktails, beers, and wines. Limited menu items are also available.
Things To Do
- Pools – There are 2 pools at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Lava Pool is the largest and features a zero-depth entry point, as well as a volcano, waterfall, a 142-foot-long water slide, and a kid water play area. The Oasis Pool offers a more quiet, relaxing place to swim or sunbathe.
- Campfire Activities – available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM at the Seven Seas Lagoon.
- Movies Under The Stars – available Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30PM at the Great Ceremonial House.
- Jogging Trail – a 1-mile trail by the Seven Seas Lagoon that connects to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. See signage for the official route.
- Motorized Boat Rentals
- Fishing
- Volleyball
- Electrical Water Pageant – A nightly parade of illuminated floats on Seven Seas Lagoon featuring a synchronized light and music show. The Electrical Water Pageant lasts approximately 15 minutes and can be seen from the beach at the Polynesian at 9:15PM.
- Arcade and Video Gaming
Shopping
BouTiki — BouTiki is a boutique shop located off the main lobby at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, offering an array of clothing, accessories, and souvenirs. You can find stylish and unique Disney-themed merchandise, including clothing, jewelry, and home goods here.
Moana Mercantile — Moana Mercantile is a smaller gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and is located in the main building on the second floor. Here you can find Moana-themed merchandise and kid-oriented Disney souvenirs, along with some toiletries and groceries. So, if you find that you forgot something at home (or just want to do some shopping), this is the place to go!
Transportation Options
- Disney Monorail – Transportation to the Magic Kingdom, the Transportation and Ticket Center, and EPCOT.
- Disney Boat — Transportation to Magic Kingdom.
- Walking Path — A short walking path connects Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Magic Kingdom’s main entrance (it also passes by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa). It is approximately a 20- to 30-minute walk between the hotel and park.
- Disney Bus – Transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Water Parks. In the event that the boats and monorail are not running, bus transportation will also be available to and from Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Disney Vacation Club
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort. This means that Disney Vacation Club members can redeem their vacation points for stays here. Additionally, DVC members may be eligible for additional savings at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort throughout the year when they stay with points. You can learn more and become a member on Disney’s website here.
Overnight Parking Fee
Overnight self-parking is free for guests staying at any Disney World Resort hotel. Valet parking is available for an additional cost of $39 per night (sales tax included).
Pros
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of only three hotels located on the Disney Monorail loop, making it easy to get between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Plus, the walking path to Magic Kingdom is a huge perk if want to avoid waiting in transportation lines!
- You can skip the Magic Kingdom fireworks crowds and watch from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort instead! They even pipe in the music on speakers so you’ll get (almost) the full experience.
- The FOOD! Between DOLE Whip, Tonga Toast, ‘Ohana, and more, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is known for having some of the best hotel food on Disney property.
Cons
- A stay at The Polynesian is expensive so if you don’t plan to spend much time in your room or at the resort, you may want to opt for a less expensive Disney resort.
- Views can vary from the resort hotel rooms. If you aren’t happy with your view, speak with a Cast Member at the front desk who might be able to move you to a room with a better view. Just note that this may come at an additional cost.
- The Bungalows and buildings are located very close to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Due to this, you’ll likely hear the horn from the Ferryboat transporting guests to and from Magic Kingdom early in the morning, throughout the day, and well into the evening. The Ferryboats run about an hour before the park opens to an hour after the park closes.