Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Easy access to both Magic Kingdom and Epcot by monorail (can walk to TTC to get Epcot monorail if you would like), boat option to Magic Kingdom, theming, view of Magic Kingdom fireworks with music piped in, very popular/delicious on-site restaurants, big rooms
Cons: High cost, shared buses which can mean long bus rides to places other than Magic Kingdom and Epcot, resort can feel too spread out
Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021 room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Standard View | Queen | 5 |  |
| Lagoon View | Queen | 5 | |
| Theme Park View | Queen | 5 | |
| Garden View - Club Level | Queen | 5 | |
| Lagoon View - Club Level | Queen | 5 | |
| Theme Park View - Club Level | Queen | 5 | |
| 1 Bedroom Suite - Club Level | Queen | 5 |  |
| Pool or Marina View | Queen | 5 |  |
Resort Map
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other info
How to get from Polynesian Village Resort to anywhere at Disney World
| wdt_ID | Starting Point | Ending Point | How to get there |
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| 1 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Music | Follow these steps:
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 6 | All-Star Movies | Art of Animation | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 8 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club Villas | Follow these steps:
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| 9 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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Dining options at Polynesian Village Resort
Breakfast
Capt Cook’s (breakfast)
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easy and quick way to grab favorite breakfast items like Mickey waffles and Tonga Toast, lots of seating, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
Ohana (breakfast) – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Food options to please most people (all-you-can-eat American breakfast), characters appear (Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and others)
Cons: Popular spot so reservations are hard to get, check in can take a long time so maybe even consider arriving early for your reservation
Tips: Book ASAP if you are interested in eating here; breakfast hours extend until 12:00 pm which makes it a great place to grab a late breakfast.
Kona Cafe (breakfast)
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around (try the Tonga Toast and Kona coffee)
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance. Just want a quick Kona coffee and pastry? Grab that from the nearby coffee bar.
Lunch
Oasis Bar & Grill (lunch) – Temporarily Closed
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Several unique salads and fish options are available for lunch or you can grab some standard bar food or a specialty cocktail or Hawaiian beer while enjoying the pool
Cons: Doesn't usually open until 11 am
Capt. Cook’s (lunch)
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good menu options (the homemade chips and Aloha pork sandwich are particular favorites), lots of seating, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
Kona Cafe (lunch)
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance
Dinner
Capt. Cook’s (dinner)
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good menu options (the homemade chips and Aloha pork sandwich are particular favorites), lots of seating, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
Spirit of Aloha (dinner) – Temporarily Unavailable
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family-style food to eat while watching the show, unlimited beer and wine,
Cons: Show can be canceled due to weather, expensive, show is a bit cheesy, many seats don't offer a great view
Ohana (dinner) – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Food options to please most anybody (lots of meat options plus their much-beloved bread pudding for dessert), kids are included in activities during the meal (which mortifies my kids but outgoing kids find it fun)
Cons: Popular spot so reservations are hard to get, check in can take a long time so maybe even consider arriving early for your reservation
Kona Cafe (dinner)
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance. Can't get in? Try sushi at the nearby sushi bar.
Everything Else
Pineapple Lanai
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Dole Whip treats (much quicker spot to get Dole Whips than Magic Kingdom location) and shaved ice, good use of snack credits, nice outdoor seating area
Cons: No longer self serve
Barefoot Pool Bar
Quick Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great place to grab a specialty drink
Cons: Limited seating
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Super fun environment, delicious drinks (including great souvenir cups!) and food
Cons: Very limited indoor seating, Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Tambu Lounge – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Polynesian Village Resort – Reopening Summer 2021
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice spot to grab an appetizer, 'Ohana bread pudding, or a specialty drink (including a Lapu Lapu, the popular drink that served in a pineapple), good atmosphere
Cons: Only open in the evening, expensive drinks
