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Disney's Polynesian Resort

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Disney's Polynesian Resort

Disney's Polynesian Resort. Photo copyight 2003 Charlyn Keating Chisholm,

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What's Special About Polynesian Resort:
Disney's Polynesian Resort holds a charm for both first-time visitors and those nostalgic for the classic Disney experience. One of the original three choices for accomodations in Disney World, Disney's Polynesian Resort can make you forget how much things have changed here since the hotel opened in 1971. With lush tropical landscaping inside and out, white sandy beaches and a location you can't beat, Disney's Polynesian Resort is a good bet for a family getaway.
Guest Rooms at Polynesian Resort:
  • Choose from a Garden, Lagoon or upgrade to a Magic Kingdom view.
  • Rooms have two Queen beds plus a daybed.
  • One- and two-bedroom suites are available, with King-sized beds.
  • Rates: $$$$
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Dining at Polynesian Resort:
Restaurants include:
  • Ohana is a family-style American and Polynesian restaurant with a Lilo & Stitch breakfast.
  • Kona Cafe off the lobby is casual dining.
  • A sushi bar opens in the evenings on the second level of the lobby.
  • Disney's Spirit of Aloha Show is an outdoor luau with all-you-can-eat, family-style dining.
Activities and Amenities at Polynesian Resort:
  • Zero-entry swimming pool with a volcano water slide, plus a white sandy beach
  • Marina with sailboats and motorboats available for hourly rentals, vollyball, fishing, jogging trail
  • For kids: Neverland Club (supervised children's program), arcade, playground
Good to Know About Polynesian Resort:
  • Disney's Magical Express is a complimentary service that transports you and your luggage to the hotel.
  • The resort is withing walking distance to the Ticket and Transportation Center, with monorails and buses to all the Disney theme parks
  • The Electrical Water Pageant can be seen from the beach nightly at 9:10 pm.
  • Many rooms have views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and you can see them from the beach.
  • At 407 square feet, rooms here are among the largest standard guest rooms at Disney World.
Unique Disney World Hotels:
When it comes to where to stay at Disney World, there are plenty of choices. But some Disney resorts really stand out as the best - the best location, the best water park, the best restaurant options. Depending on what you like to do on your vacation, one of these unique Disney resorts may be just perfect for you.
Getting to Polynesian Resort:
You can see Cinderella's Castle just across the Seven Seas Lagoon, and the resort is on the monorail line servicing Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World is about 25 miles from the Orlando International Airport.
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Contact Polynesian Resort:
Magic Kingdom Resort Area, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Direct Phone: (407) 824-2000; Reservations: (407) 939-6244
Web site: Disney's Polynesian Resort
Reviews of Polynesian Resort:
The first time I stayed at the Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World, I was seven years old. I still remember the high-backed wicker chairs, wrapped around moms wearing flowered leis who drank from pineapples and wore relaxed smiles. I can still picture the talking parrot, perched on a leafy tree in the middle of the lobby. I remember wondering why I couldn't take a monorail to school. Read the full review of Disney's Polynesian Resort

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