Disney's Polynesian Resort

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

One of the original resorts, this South Pacific-themed oasis offers beaches, luau's and makes guests feel like ohana.
  • Main Details

  • Category Deluxe Resort
  • Website Polynesian Resort
  • AAA Rating 4 Diamonds
  • Address 1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
  • Phone 407 824-2000
  • Fax 407 824-3174
  • Disney Operated
  • Resort Information

  • Number of Rooms 853
  • Check In Time 3pm
  • Check Out Time 11am
  • Convention Space
  • DVC Villas
  • Extra Magic Hours
  • Room Charging
  • Shopping Delivery
  • Self Laundry
  • Valet Laundry
  • Transportation

  • Magical Express
  • Bus Transport
  • No. of Bus Stops 1
  • Monorail
  • Water Craft
  • Free Parking at Theme Parks
  • Overnight Self-parking Fee $24 per night
  • Valet Parking
  • Valet Parking Fee $33 per night
  • Airline Check-In
  • Dining and Lounges

  • Signature Dining
  • Table Service
  • Quick Service
  • Food Court
  • Character Dining
  • 24h Restaurant
  • Room Service 7am to midnight
  • Pool Bar
  • Indoor Bar
  • Room Types

  • Price Range $429 - $676
  • Standard
  • Water View
  • Special View
  • Club Level
  • Suites
  • Interior Corridors
  • Pools

  • Feature Pool
  • Pool Slide
  • Slide Length 142ft
  • Hot Tub
  • Quiet Pool
  • Pool-side Activities
  • Recreation

  • Boat Rental
  • Kid's Club
  • Playground
  • Splash Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Poolside Movies
  • Tennis Courts
  • Gym
  • Health Spa
  • Room Information

  • Balcony
  • Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • WiFi Internet
  • Coffee Maker
  • Iron and Board
  • Pool Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Bathroom Sinks 1 in rooms, 2 in suites
  • Important Dates

  • Opening October 1 1971
  • Addition 2 new longhouses in 1985, a second pool and Tangaroa Terrace
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort closed for refurbishment (reopening TBA - Summer 2021) Aug 31, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Lava Pool and Slide closed for refurbishment Feb 05, 2018 to Feb 16, 2018

Disney's Polynesian Resort quiet pool closed for refurbishment (reopening TBA) Jul 14, 2015 to Mar 19, 2016

Disney's Polynesian Resort Nanea Volcano pool closed for refurbishment Jul 26, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015

Disney's Polynesian Resort 'Never Land Club' children's activity center closed for refurbishment Jan 01, 2014 to Apr 27, 2014

Description

Nestled along the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, Polynesia comes to life at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The resort, which opened in 1971, captures South Pacific island flair with lush landscaping, colorful birds and flowers, waterfalls and Polynesian dancers. A tropical interior, complete with bamboo-style furnishings, welcomes guests to this monorail resort. A family-fun swimming pool features a giant volcano and a water slide.

Polynesian Resort Details

  • Opening Date: October 1, 1971 
  • Resort Area: Magic Kingdom
  • Resort Category: Deluxe 
  • Address: 1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000 
  • Phone:  (407) 824-2000
  • Fax:  (407) 824-3174
  • Resort Map

Polynesian Resort Room Information 

Number of Rooms:  847 rooms 
Check In/Check Out: Check in 3:00 PM, check out 11:00 AM 

Room Types and Sizes

Garden View
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds and 1 day bed- sleeps 5+
404 square feet

Lagoon View
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds and 1 day bed- sleeps 5+
409 square feet

Magic Kingdom View
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds and 1 day bed- sleeps 5+
404 square feet

Garden View, Club Level
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds and 1 day bed- sleeps 5+
404 square feet

Lagoon View, Club Level
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds and 1 day bed- sleeps 5+
409 square feet

Honeymoon Room, Club Level - marina view
Bedding options:
1 king bed-sleeps 2+
Includes jacuzzi tub
386 square feet

1 Bedroom Suite - marina view
Bedding options:
2 Queens in bedroom and  1 day bed in living room- sleeps 5+
760 square feet

Princess Suite - marina view
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds in master bedroom, 2 queen beds in second bedroom, and 1 day bed in living room
1212 square feet

Ambassador VP Suite - garden view
Bedding option:
1 King bed in master bedroom, 2 queens in second bedroom, and 1 queen sleeper sofa in the living room- sleeps 8+
1513 square feet

King Kamehameha Suite - marina view
Bedding options:
1 king in master bedroom, 2 queens in second bedroom, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room- sleeps 8+
This is a 2 story suite- 1863 square feet

Dining at Polynesian Resort

Counter Service

Captain Cook's (6:30am-11pm)
Counter service restaurant and bakery featuring salads, burgers, flatbread, pineapple Dole whip, and fresh fruit.  Located on the lower level of the Great Ceremonial House.

Refillable Mugs: Disney Rapid Fill Drink Mugs are sold at Food Courts and Quick Service Restaurants at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and can be used at any resort self-service beverage location. The prices of the mugs vary based on Guest preference for number of days for refills. A day consists of one calendar day, and additional days are consecutive. Learn more about Rapid Fill refillable mugs.

Kona Island (6:30am-11am)
Snacks and beverages

Table Service

Kona Cafe (7:30am-11:15am, 12pm-2:45pm, 5pm-9:45pm)
Family restaurant featuring a casual atmosphere and American food with an Asian flare, char grilled chicken, prime rib and mahi mahi.  Advance dining reservations recommended.  Located in the Great Ceremonial House

'Ohana (7:30am-11am, 5pm-10pm) 
'Ohana character breakfast features Mickey, Pluto, Lilo, and Stitch.  Dine on eggs, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, bacon, biscuits, and fresh fruit served family style.  For dinner 'Ohana features wood grilled meats, Hawaiian inspired appetizers and vegetables, and dessert served family style.  Advanced dining reservations are strongly recommended.  

Luau Cove (Tuesday-Saturday- 5:15pm and 8pm)
Home to Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show watch Hula dancers and fire eaters while you enjoy an all you can eat meal with Polynesian flavor.   Advance dining reservations strongly recommended.  Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner show requires 2 table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan.  

Lounges

Tambu Lounge (1pm-12am)
Lounge featuring full bar, coffee, and appetizers.  Located in the Great Ceremonial House outside of 'Ohana. 

Barefoot Pool Bar (11am-7pm) 
Snacks and beverages poolside

In-Room Dining (6:30am-12am)
Requires two table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan.   

Recreation at Polynesian Resort

Pools

Poly East Pool (7am-12am) quiet pool

Nanea Volcano Pool (7am-12am) Zero entry feature pool with Volcano waterslide.  Kiddie wet play area located nearby.  The Polynesian resort does not have a hot tub.

Arcade

Moana Mickey's Arcade (7am-12am)

Jogging trail

A 1 mile trail between The Polynesian Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort 

Marina

Mikaka Canoe Club (10am-5pm) Boat and bike rentals are available including: pontoon boats, Sea Raycers, sailboats, pedal boats, kayaks, single bikes, or surrey bikes. 

Beaches

White sand beaches located along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon.  For health and safety reasons swimming or playing in the water is NOT permitted.

Shopping at Polynesian Resort

BouTiki (8am-11pm)
gifts, souvenirs, and resort wear.  Located on the lower level of the Great Ceremonial House.

Trader Jack's (8am-11pm)
Gifts and souvenirs.  Located on the upper level of the Great Ceremonial House

Samoa Snacks (8am-11pm)
Snacks, beverages, sundries, and travel essentials.  Located on the upper level of the Great Ceremonial House

Polynesian Resort Transportation

Bus:  The bus stop is located in front of the resort and to the left after exiting the Great Ceremonial House.

Monorail:  The resort monorail is located in front of the resort with service to the Grand Floridian Resort, Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, and Transportation and Ticket Center (transfer here for the Epcot monorail).

Water Taxi: provides service to the Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom.  Located in the back of the resort on the Seven Seas Lagoon near the volcano pool.