Disney's Polynesian Village

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Star rating

Deluxe Studio
Resort View Room
Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace
Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace
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Deluxe Studio
Resort View Room
Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace
Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

The hotel

Tropical gardens, lavish luaus and calm waves characterise Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Gentle people, laughter and good cheer help every member of the family to capture that laid-back South Pacific mood in no time at all. Rooms are airy and have a tropical feel with bamboo and wood décor. When exploring the resort, tell the kids to look out for the unique Kukai Nut tree. The only one of its kind in the state of Florida, the tree was brought to the Walt Disney World Resort from its native Hawaii. The hotel is on the monorail system that will whizz you to the Magic Kingdom Park.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Magic Kingdom Resort area. Driving time from airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

484 rooms and suites in eleven 2- or 3-Storey Longhouses with 1 lift in each. All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. 

Resort View Rooms with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults plus 1 child under 3 years in a cot.

Water View Rooms offer views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, pool or marina, and feature 2 queen-size beds and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults, plus one child under 3 in a cot.

Theme Park View Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park and Seven Seas Lagoon, with 2 queen-size beds and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults, plus one child under 3  in a cot.

Club Level Rooms include:

- Complimentary health club access

- Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving complimentary continental breakfast, snacks throughout the day, and evening beverages

- Personalised front desk and guest services

- Access to concierge service at the King Kamehameha Club

- Complimentary newspapers in the club lounge

- Access to Disney Signature Services

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel offers water taxis to Magic Kingdom Park, and is on the Monorail system for easy access to both Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. Walt Disney World Bus Transportation is available for all other Resort locations.

Complimentary hotel parking. Valet parking $39 (inclusive of tax) per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

'Ohana Restaurant (character breakfast or dinner with storytelling), Disney's Spirit of Aloha (dinner show), Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace, Oasis Bar & Grill (poolside), Pineapple Lanai (quick service), Capt. Cook's (quick service), Kona Island and Kona Café. Tambu Lounge - Great Ceremonial House (lounge) and Barefoot Pool Bar.

Lava pool, features a towering volcano, a waterfall and a thrilling 142 foot-long waterslide, Oasis pool, all-ages leisure pool. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Motorised boat rentals*. Fishing*. Volleyball. Healthclub with spa services* (located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa). 

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Water Transportation to Magic Kingdom Park. Disney Monorail Transportation to Magic Kingdom Park (one transfer takes you to Epcot). Disney bus transportation. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this Resort

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Special assistance

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.

Please note: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is preparing for proposed expansion. Additionally, select propertions of the hotel are undergoing refurbishment. Throughout 2024, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. To minimise disruption during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier thatn 9.00am. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Return to the Magic: my balanced review of the Polynesian

Aug 13, 2025 Gunder Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

After a 20 plus-year hiatus, revisiting Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with my family for a week was a really delightful experience. While it's a large resort, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives. Highlights: Immersive Theming: The resort's theming enchanted our kids (especially the fire lanterns at night), making it a… Read more
After a 20 plus-year hiatus, revisiting Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with my family for a week was a really delightful experience. While it's a large resort, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives. Highlights: Immersive Theming: The resort's theming enchanted our kids (especially the fire lanterns at night), making it a standout favourite. The themed rooms and grounds were particularly impressive. Monorail Access: Convenient monorail access to Magic Kingdom and Epcot is a huge advantage, simplifying park travel. Spacious Rooms: Our family of five comfortably occupied a single room, there was plenty of space for everyone Exceptional Pool: The pool area is a highlight, featuring a fantastically themed area with a small beach, slides, and a pool bar. Stringent lifeguard supervision was very welcome. The late opening hours were a bonus. Spectacular Fireworks Views: Watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the pool and beach area offered a wonderful view across the lake, complete with synchronised music, High-Quality Gym: The recently added gym is a welcome addition. Friendly Staff: The reception staff were consistently friendly and helpful. Areas for Improvement: Resort Size: The sheer size of the resort leads to busy common areas, particularly at reception and quick-service cafes. This can result in queues, requiring a lot of patience and strategic timing!! If you are seeking a tranquil escape you may find the bustling atmosphere less appealing. Quick-Service Dining: The quick-service cafe fell slightly short of the quality that we had at other resorts, such as the BoardWalk. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Markedly unimpressive

Jul 29, 2025 Muhammad H Chicago, Illinois

This is tailored pretty much for families going to Disney…but the hotel lacks basic amenities like room service. I would much rather stay at the four seasons or the ritz. The resort is also way too busy. It’s just a fake Hawaiian themed hotel and pretty underwhelming. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this place if you are used to 5 star hotel… Read more
This is tailored pretty much for families going to Disney…but the hotel lacks basic amenities like room service. I would much rather stay at the four seasons or the ritz. The resort is also way too busy. It’s just a fake Hawaiian themed hotel and pretty underwhelming. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this place if you are used to 5 star hotel experiences. Disney doesn’t do hotels correctly. The only advantage is the monorail to magic kingdom. The new tower is nice, but the rest of the resort is just “blah.” Also, too many people as well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good stay, lot’s of nostalgia.

Jul 26, 2025 JJVO2 New York City, New York

I recently stayed at the Polynesian and had a great time overall, but to be honest, the main reason I’d stay here again would be for the nostalgia and the location. There isn’t much else that really makes it stand out. Going into any Disney resort, you know you’re not getting a true luxury hotel experience, but you are paying those prices. Still,… Read more
I recently stayed at the Polynesian and had a great time overall, but to be honest, the main reason I’d stay here again would be for the nostalgia and the location. There isn’t much else that really makes it stand out. Going into any Disney resort, you know you’re not getting a true luxury hotel experience, but you are paying those prices. Still, if you manage your expectations and want to stay in the Disney bubble, it can absolutely be worth it. Every cast member I interacted with was incredibly nice and friendly, which made a big difference. The grounds are lush and beautiful, and the Hawaiian music playing throughout the resort really adds to the immersive atmosphere. The whole place leans hard into its classic tiki theme, and it definitely delivers on that front. If you’re into that old-school Polynesian vibe, there’s a lot to love. That said, the resort is crowded. The lobby, walkways, and especially the pools were packed throughout the day. I found the Cove pool underwhelming, and the new tower being built is frankly an eyesore that takes away from the charm of the property. My room was comfortable, and the renovation shows in parts, but it’s also starting to feel a little worn again. Cleanliness could’ve been better. The bed was too firm for my taste, the sheets weren’t especially soft, and while the AC worked great, some of the finishes felt dated. The hallways looked and felt like a motel, cheaply built, worn down, and not really in line with the price point. Some of the building exteriors and stairwells looked like they haven’t been touched in years, which was disappointing. I’ve also stayed at the Grand Floridian, and while it has the same “not quite luxury” feel as most Disney resorts, it’s clearly better maintained and feels more refined. The grounds there are peaceful and elegant, and to me, it felt much more like a flagship resort. With prices usually being similar between the Poly and the Grand, I honestly don’t see a reason to choose the Polynesian again unless someone really prefers the theme. That said, I still had a great stay, it’s a fun, classic resort with unbeatable monorail access and tons of Disney charm. Just go in knowing what to expect. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic club level stay with great cast members.

Jul 21, 2025 lorisJ115BR

My family had the pleasure of staying 5 nights at this fantastic resort. We were in the Hawaii building with a Theme park view and the view of the castle and fireworks were amazing. The room was very large and had plenty of storage. We also appreciated being able to login to our Disney+ plus account to watch movies. The club lounge was the… Read more
My family had the pleasure of staying 5 nights at this fantastic resort. We were in the Hawaii building with a Theme park view and the view of the castle and fireworks were amazing. The room was very large and had plenty of storage. We also appreciated being able to login to our Disney+ plus account to watch movies. The club lounge was the absolute best we have had a Disney resort. The breakfast and evening offerings were plentiful. Also the adult beverages were quite good and unlimited. Our boys enjoyed the mickey bars that were self service. The pool was a lot of fun and enjoyed it most at night when the crowds were away at dinner. The Cast Members were very nice and took care of any issues we had right away. The monorail and boat transportation were very convenient. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My wife and I stayed here for her brothers 50th birthday.

Jul 7, 2025 like2travel67 Tampa, Florida

We stayed here from Thursday to Sunday. Check-in was a breeze. The property is really cool with the Polynesian theme. The property was very clean and well maintained. The landscaping is very pretty around the whole property. We had a standard room with two queen beds. Very spacious for a standard room. Very clean and everything worked properly… Read more
We stayed here from Thursday to Sunday. Check-in was a breeze. The property is really cool with the Polynesian theme. The property was very clean and well maintained. The landscaping is very pretty around the whole property. We had a standard room with two queen beds. Very spacious for a standard room. Very clean and everything worked properly including the A/C. The room has an amazing amount of storage which was great. Also, 3 decent size garbage cans. Most hotels give you one little garbage can that holds like 4 empty water bottles. It’s the little things. The beds were very comfortable. We were on the 3rd floor with a view of the Oasis pool. Nice tropical view. The pools were nice, although we only used the Oasis pool. Decent size pool with a lot of loungers. We were there over July 4th weekend, so it did fill up by late morning. All in all, a great stay and it was up to Disney standards. We would go back. Read less