Experience The Magic Of Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort

The Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World is considered to be one of the most well-known resorts in the area. It definitely lives up to the hype with its castle view from the beach, amazing meals and cocktails, multiple pools, and excellent transportation options.

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Who should stay here: It is a great option for families who value relaxation, easy access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, fans of Stitch, and those willing to spend more for an elevated experience.

The location. Perfect as it is directly across the Seven Seas Lagoon from Magic Kingdom and a monorail ride away from EPCOT. You can see Cinderella’s castle in the distance, easily access the other Magic Kingdom resorts for meals or exploring, and be in the middle of the magic.

The rooms. There are different types of rooms available at the resort, including standard rooms, suites, club-level access with concierge service, and even overwater bungalows. We stayed in a standard room, which was perfect for our family of three, and it had a nice balcony.

The cost. The average cost of a night’s stay is $850, depending on the time of year and room size. This is also a DVC resort, so if you are familiar with buying points from DVC members, that could help with the cost.

The vibes. The Polynesian is all about tropical and adventurous, outdoorsy and fun, with a beautiful beach and water view. The amenities include pools, a great splash pad, slides, and a really nice beach with fireworks views. They even pipe in the music from the fireworks in Magic Kingdom!

The food. Some of the best around! Capt’n Cooks is great for breakfast or dinner, O’hana has an excellent character meal, and Trader Sam’s is SO much fun! They have great cocktails and fun surprises. You will also find a few other restaurants, including a Dole Whip stand and a coffee shop.

Transportation is easy as you can walk out of your resort room door and be steps from the monorail to Magic Kingdom or EPCOT. You can also take a boat to Magic Kingdom.

As a Walt Disney World deluxe resort, you will spend more to stay on-site. If this is a once-in-a-lifetime or even a once-in-a-while vacation, it is highly recommended to prioritize your resort, and the Polynesian is a fantastic option. By staying onsite, you get all the extra benefits of being on Disney property, the confidence of great customer service, and the convenience of having access to information in the palm of your hand (in the My Disney Experience app!). Extras include pool games every day, a movie on the lawn (or beach) each night, free transportation, free parking, and more.

Want to read about the other Walt Disney World resorts? Check out my other resort posts.

We’re Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, Florida Residents, and a family of three with a goal to travel as much as possible between school calendars, PTO, and busy schedules. We hope to provide you with thoughtful and insightful information to ensure you get the most out of this beautiful life He has created for us.