Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a tropical-themed resort conveniently located near Magic Kingdom. This spectacular resort offers immersive theming, diverse dining options and family-friendly amenities. Here is an overview of this popular accommodation option at Disney’s Walt Disney World Resort.

Theme

The resort is designed to evoke the ambiance of the South Pacific islands, with lush landscaping, tiki torches, and traditional Polynesian architecture, every detail is designed to whisk guests away to a tropical location. Guests are greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that immerses them in island culture.

Accommodations

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort offers a variety of accommodations, including standard rooms, deluxe studios, club level suites and bungalows situated over Seven Seas Lagoon. Rooms are decorated with Polynesian-inspired motifs and feature modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Dining

There are several dining options available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, ranging from quick-service options to signature dining experiences. In addition to restaurants, the resort has several bars, lounges, and pool bar options.

One of the highlights is ‘Ohana, a popular restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired cuisine with a family-style dining experience. For breakfast, guests will enjoy a character dining experience with Lilo and Stitch. At dinner time, guests can indulge on Hawaiian-flavored specialties including the legendary ‘Ohana noodles!
Kona Café serves traditional American food with an Asian flare and features and onstage sushi kitchen. Kona Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cook’s is a quick service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pineapple Lanai serves delicious frozen treats including the infamous for Dole Whip!

Recreation

The resort offers a range of recreational activities for guests of all ages. Guests can splash and play in the zero entry, Lava Pool, complete with a waterfall and towering volcano-themed waterslide, or enjoy a serene swim in the cozy, Oasis Pool that is surrounded by lush gardens. There are also opportunities for water sports, pool activities and games, boat rentals or participating in fishing excursions on the Seven Seas Lagoon. At night, guests can view the Electrical Water Pageant, which is a nighttime water parade that sails through Seven Seas Lagoon.

Transportation

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort provides convenient transportation options to all of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and attractions. Guests can utilize the monorail system, which has a station conveniently located within the resort, or take advantage of Disney’s complimentary bus and boat transportation.

Location

Situated on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort offers stunning views of Cinderella Castle! The resort offers easy access to Magic Kingdom Park via the monorail or boat transportation. It’s central location within Walt Disney World Resort makes it a popular choice for visitors looking to explore the theme parks and attractions.

Themed Activities

The resort offers various themed activities and entertainment options for guests, including Polynesian-inspired performances, storytelling sessions, and ‘Ohana’s Best Friend’s Breakfast.

I visited Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in October 2023. I adored the South Pacific Island theming and the overall culture of the resort. The aesthetics create a lush and tropical atmosphere which immediately transported me to a paradise-like setting. The Lava Pool was beautiful and is a wonderful amenity for families. We were able to dine at ‘Ohana’s for dinner, which quickly became my favorite meal in all of Walt Disney World. I still think about the infamous ‘Ohana noodles, they were amazingly delicious! Overall, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort provides a unique blend of tropical ambiance in an immersive island getaway experience while still offering convenient access to all the magic and excitement of Walt Disney World Resort! This resort would make a wonderful option on your next visit!