Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Take a tour of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Here you’ll be immersed in the spirit of the South Pacific with tropical palm trees, lush vegetation and torch-lit pathways. In this tour, we go inside guest rooms, restaurant at the Polynesian and the Great Ceremonial House. Get insider planning advice and more ▸
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort you’ll be immersed in the spirit of the South Pacific with tropical palm trees, lush vegetation and torch-lit pathways.
While technically Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is the flagship hotel at Walt Disney World, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has been the most popular hotel since it opened in 1971. Even a few unofficial fan clubs have been created.
Dining, shopping, hotel check in and the monorail are all located in the The Great Ceremonial House, the main building within the resort.
Its nearly 500 guest rooms are located inside several, 3-story outer buildings called longhouses. The furthest is an 8 minute walk from The Great Ceremonial House.
Exterior pathways lead to the different buildings. Hotel rooms are accessed through interior hallways.
This 40-acre resort sits directly across from Magic Kingdom Park on the man-made Seven Seas Lagoon, just minutes away by monorail or by boat.
The Magic Kingdom monorail stops at the lobby of the Polynesian and the Epcot monorail line is within walking distance.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Rooms
Ground floor rooms have patios, third floor rooms have covered balconies.
Most of the resort’s second floor rooms do not have full balconies. Instead they have a sliding door that opens to outside but it is not possible to actually stand outside.
My clients will often ask me to request a first floor or third floor room so they have the option of going outside.
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Most guest rooms have the same configuration: 2 queen beds and a twin-size daybed.
Suites and Club Level rooms are available as well.
Like most Disney World hotels, the nightly rate depends largely by the view from your room and/or the room location. Disney charges more for premium views and/or more convenient room locations.
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort there are 6 main room categories:
Standard View - Views of gardens, walkways, or monorail.
Lagoon View - Views of the the Seven Seas Lagoon. Some rooms may have an obstructed view of Magic Kingdom.
Pool or Marina View - Rooms that overlook one of the two pools or a room overlooking the marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon. There isn’t much of a marina these days compared to years ago, but Disney still uses it to dock a few boats.
Theme Park View - Views of the distant Magic Kingdom Park. Most rooms have views of the nightly fireworks and the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Club Level - There are multiple views to choose from within the Club Level category such as Theme Park View and Garden View. These are standard rooms but include access to a lounge where breakfast and snacks are served daily.
Deluxe Studio - Views of the lagoon, landscaping or parking areas. These spacious rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, mini-fridge, paper plates, bowls, and plastic utensils. They have 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen-Size murphy bed that doubles as a sofa, and 1 Single pull-down bed. Sleeps up to 5 adults
How Much Does Disney’s Polynesian Resort Cost?
Rates vary by day of the week, time of year and room view. Friday and Saturday night stays cost a little more.
Rates are lower from late August through October and higher from February through April.
Holiday rates are in effect between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and the week immediately following Easter.
Approximate room rates at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Standard View starting at $650/night
Pool or Marina View starting at $765/night
Lagoon View starts at $890/night
Theme Park View starts at $960/night
Garden View Club Level starts at $928/night
Theme Park View Club Level starts at $1025/night
Deluxe Studio starts at $655/night
Note that Garden View Club Level is less than a Theme Park View room. I advise my clients to book the Club Level room over the Theme Park View whenever possible. The value of Club Level outweighs the view of Magic Kingdom.
What is Club Level at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort?
Club Level rooms are not suites, they are standard rooms with 2 queen beds and 1 daybed, but they come with access to the King Kamehameha Club. Here you’ll have secured key access to the club-level lounge, where a continental breakfast and refreshments are served daily.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Restaurants
Shopping at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Transportation Options at Disney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a place to do laundry at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort?
Yes, there is a laundry room on site. I recommend bringing your own detergent pods. The brand Disney sells isn’t very effective at removing stains.
Did the Beatles really break up at the Polynesian Village Resort?
Yes, John Lennon was staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in December 1974. His lawyers brought him the official documents to sign that would officially dissolve The Beatles. While Disney will not confirm the exact room Lennon was staying in, it’s believed to be a Theme Park View room, most likely in the Samoa longhouse based on photos taken during Lennon’s vacation.
What time is check in at the Polynesian Resort?
Check-in is at 4pm. Online check-in is available through the Walt Disney World app. Check-out time is 11am.
Is there a map of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort?
Map of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (click to enlarge)
What are the different buildings at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort?
Aotearoa - Close to the Great Ceremonial House, views of monorail or lagoon. 2nd floor rooms do not have balconies.
Fiji - Close to the Great Ceremonial House, far from the Epcot monorail. Overlooks marina or gardens. 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
Hawaii - This is the Club Level building. Views of the lagoon, Magic Kingdom, or Gardens. 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
Niue - Close to the Great Ceremonial House and pools. One of the most requested buildings at the Polynesian because of its convenient location. 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
Rapa Nui - Deluxe Studios building. Close to the Epcot monorail station and quiet pool. Rooms on the north face gardens, south facing rooms have a parking lot view. 2nd floor rooms have full balconies.
Rarotonga - Close to Great Ceremonial House and pools. One of the most requested buildings because of its convenient location. Mostly standard view rooms here (gardens, quiet pool, or a distant parking area). 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
Samoa - Mostly pool view rooms, very close to the Great Ceremonial house. Ground floor rooms have easy access to both pools. Can be noisy when pools are busy in the afternoon. 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
Tahiti - Made up of Deluxe Studios, so no standard hotel rooms here. Studios are similar to standard rooms, and perhaps even more desirable. Very close to the Epcot monorail station, but it’s the furthest away from the Great Ceremonial House. 2nd floor rooms have full balconies.
Tonga - All of Polynesian’s suites are located here including the Presidential Suite and a Honeymoon Suite.
Tokelau - Another building made up of Deluxe Studios, so no standard hotel rooms here. Studios are similar, and perhaps even more desirable than standard rooms. Excellent location, between the Great Ceremonial House, pool and Epcot monorail station. 2nd floor rooms have full balconies.
Tuvalu - Has many rooms overlooking Magic Kingdom, in a quiet location. Far from the Epcot monorail, somewhat close to the Great Ceremonial House. 2nd floor rooms do not have full balconies.
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Before & After Pics: The New Look of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
First Look: The New Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
A major refurbishment is currently underway at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at the Walt Disney World in Florida.
This Disney World Deluxe Resort is getting an updated monorail station, a dramatic new entrance and guest rooms are getting a brighter color palate and modern furniture.
Prior to this update, I used to think the Polynesian felt very 1970’s, like Magnum PI could walk by at any time. While the Poly has gotten a number of refurbs over the years, designers still went with the same dark colors.
They tried to brighten the rooms with a green accent wall, but it just didn’t do it. And compared to other luxury hotels in this price category, The Polynesian was definitely showing its age.
But I think they got it right this time, though! Let’s take a look…
Guest Room Before
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (Before)
Guest Room After
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (After)
Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort get a brighter, fresher color palette. The heavy, dark brown furniture was replaced with sleek, light wood pieces, accented with orange and aqua colors in the room. The brown carpeting was replaced with wood flooring laid out in a herringbone pattern that not only adds style, but reflects light.
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort
Rooms received new patterns and textures inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.”
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort
There are a few hidden (and no-so-hidden) references to some of the characters in Moana. Can you spot any?
Reimagined guest rooms will have a fold down sofa, additional storage, and a Keurig coffee brewer.
Bathroom Before
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (before)
Bathroom After
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (After)
Disney Imagineers used ocean sand as the color pallet inside the bathrooms: floor tile, vanities and wall color were all inspired by different sands found on the beaches in Hawaii.
You’ll notice that the shower curtains were replaced with glass doors, making the bathrooms feel even bigger now.
So what you do you think of the new look? You can check it out for yourself this summer when the resort reopens.
There are a number of offers available starting as early as July 11. Fall offers are also available. See how much you can save now!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort: Where You'll Find the Garden View Rooms
Garden View rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are the most economical and can be found throughout the resort. Some offer more privacy while others offer a convenient location. Let’s take a look at where you’ll find the best Garden View rooms based on what’s more important to you.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
If you’re looking to make a room request at this resort, it’s important to make your request within the category you booked. For example, if you booked a Garden View room but request a view of Cinderella Castle, chances are Disney isn’t going to honor that. Rooms that overlook the the Castle cost more.
But a request for a room close to the Great Ceremonial House would have a much higher chance of being honored because there are a number of Garden View rooms in that area.
I help my clients make great room requests all the time. If you would like help planning your Disney World vacation, contact me now!
Where you'll find the Garden View Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The following Polynesian Resort longhouses offer Garden View rooms. Ground floor rooms have patios and third floor rooms have balconies. Second floor rooms in these longhouses do not have balconies.
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Tuvalo
Great choice for privacy but limited on view. These Garden View rooms overlook the Fiji longhouse.
Fiji
Close to the Great Ceremonial House (lobby) and close to boat transportation to the Magic Kingdom. But it's far from the Epcot monorail line at the Ticket and Transportation Center. Garden View rooms in this Fiji have some of the best views at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
Aotearoa
Ideal if you love to see the monorail pass by your room, not ideal if you want privacy on your balcony. Some garden View rooms in Aotearoa offer a partial view of the Seven Seas Lagoon: request rooms 3223, 3225 .or similar. If you plan to walk to the Epcot monorail station at the Ticket and Transportation Center, you'll have a 10-15 minute walk.
Raratonga
This is one of the most requested longhouses because it's right in the heart of the resort. It's just steps away from the Great Ceremonial House and Disney transportation. Both pools and the laundry room are nearby too. Walking to the Epcot monorail line is reasonable - about 10 minutes. If your room is on the south side of the longhouse you might be able to see the monorail pass by through the trees.
Niue
Compared to the other longhouses Niue is tiny and has only two floors. Second floor rooms do not have balconies. Niue is right in between both pools and close to the Great Ceremonial house. This is a very popular longhouse and it’s difficult to get a room here, even with a request. When making a room request for this longhouse, have your travel agent make a backup request just in case.
Samoa
Like Niue, it's right in the middle of both pools. Ground floor rooms on the west side of the longhouse have convenient access to the pool - many guests will come and go right from their slider and patio. But it's a busy location so privacy limited here.
I help my clients with room requests all the time so feel free to contact me for your next Disney World vacation. Together we can come up with the perfect room request.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Cost of Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
What does it cost to purchase a timeshare at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows? The introductory cost is $165 per point - the same for the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. This is considerably higher than other Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World, including Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, but think location, location, location.
What it will cost
To become a Member at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows with a 200 Vacation Points package, your cost of Membership would be (based on the current price per point of $165):
200 Vacation Points
x $165 per Vacation Point
= $33,000 Purchase Price
+ $539 Closing costs
+ $1,204.00 Annual Dues
= $34,743 Total Initial Cost
What will 200 points get you?
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