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With travel to the Magic Kingdom available via both monorail and boat, and many
rooms at the Polynesian within easy walking distance of the TTC and its Epcot monorail,
the Polynesian is the most convenient Disney World resort. Transportation to the other
parks and Downtown Disney is via buses, typically shared with one or two other Magic
Kingdom area resorts.
Construction has been ongoing at the Polynesian since 2013, but the most material parts
are expected to be complete by spring 2015, perhaps as early as April. Check our sites and
tikimanpages.com for updates.
All standard rooms at the Poly were refurbished in 2013, and sleep five on two queens
and a sofa that flips into a twin. Rooms are about 415 square feet, among the largest at
Disney World. Besides the two queens and couch, you'll find an easy chair and ottoman,
a desk with a small rolling table underneath, desk chair, mini-fridge, TV/dresser combo,
two closets, and a coffeemaker. The spacious bath includes two sinks and a hair dryer, but
is not divided, making it a little less family friendly than you'll find in more recently built
hotels (the Polynesian was built in the early 70s). Second-floor standard rooms don't have
balconies; other floors have patios or balconies. Polynesian DVC offerings available for
rent to the general public include Bungalows and Studios. Studios are most comparable to
standard Poly rooms, and sleep five on a queen, fold-out couch, and flip-down Murphy bed.
All have balconies. All standard rooms and studios are accessed from interior corridors.
Like the other deluxe resorts, you can also reserve concierge-supported rooms (Disney calls
these “club” rooms) and suites.
The Poly has three table service restaurants and one quick service option. Dining is in
GCH, except for the Luau which has its own building at the northwest edge of the re-
sort. 'Ohana is a great family restaurant that features well-loved character breakfasts with
Mickey, Lilo, and Stitch. Kona Café has a lousy setting, but terrific and under-appreciated
food. The Luau fills any need you may have for a Polynesian-themed dinner show. The
quick service location is Capt. Cook's, too small for the resort but convenient to the pool.
More great dining is just a monorail ride away at the Grand Floridian and Contemporary.
There's a bar outside of 'Ohana, and a Trader Sam's bar is expected to open in 2015.
Amenities available at the resort include beaches, nightly movies, campfires, jogging
trails, playgrounds, boat rental, bike rental, fishing, a volleyball court, and an arcade. Poly
guests can use the spa and health club Senses on the Poly side of the Grand Floridian. The
beaches are a popular spot for watching the fireworks for the Magic Kingdom across the
Seven Seas lagoon. The Poly is one of only three Disney deluxe resorts (the Wilderness
and Animal Kingdom Lodges are the others) that are not convention hotels.
At the Poly you can pay extras for views. Standard view five-person rooms are $511/
night on weekdays and $575/night on Fridays and Saturdays during the 2015 Fall season.
2015 peak prices for these rooms are $761 and prices bottom out at $483/night.
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