SeaSpray
Disney World fan since 1976
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2001
And Welcome to the
New SPRING 2009 Polynesian Resort FAQ thread!
You will find general resort information here in the first post, and I will continuously place links to different posts with pictures and comments about the various longhouses, restaurants, etc.
So, sit back, relax, envision a tropical ambience, pretend your bottle of spring water is a Lapu-Lapu and enjoy this thread!!
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Soak up the sun at Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort! The Polynesian celebrates the tranquil spirit and picturesque splendor of the South Seas islands, and is conveniently located in the Magic Kingdom area. The Magic Kingdom park is just a short, pleasant boat ride away...
The main building of the Polynesian Resort is the Great Ceremonial House. It's a 2-story building which contains check-in; lobby concierge (available to all guests of the resort); Trader Jack's merchandise shop containing gifts, toys, and a pin-trading cart; Bou-Tiki which offers resort logo merchandise, gifts, tropical clothing, swimwear, jewelry, and accessories; Samoa Snacks which offers sundries, film, newspapers, magazines, stamps, liquors, wine, beer, and snacks; The Kona Cafe restaurant, 'Ohana restaurant, the Tambu Lounge, the Kona Coffee bar, and Captain Cook's quick-service counter cafe'. Children's activities are frequently held inside the GCH as well.
The centerpiece of the Great Ceremonial House is a waterfall that reaches over 2 stories high:
Guest rooms are located within various "longhouses", each named after a different island in the South Pacific: Tonga (contains only suites), Aotearoa, Fiji, Tuvalu, Rarotonga, Niue, Samoa, Hawaii (contains only concierge/club level rooms), Tokelau, Rapa Nui, and Tahiti. Scroll down for DIS-reader reviews of each longhouse.
Room Features:
Rooms are available with two queen-size beds (available with sofa bed); king-size beds available in suites
Disabled accessible rooms available
Irons, ironing boards, and hairdryers in each room
In-room coffee makers and refrigerators available at no charge
Pak-n-Play Cribs available upon request
In-room safes
Disney Channel and ESPN
Newspaper delivery
High-speed Internet access (additional fee applies)
All guests rooms (except suites) have 2 queen beds plus a day bed and were recently refurbished, and look like this:
Magic Kingdom-view rooms (separate booking category) offer a spectacular view of the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom, right from your room:
The feature pool is called the Nanea Volcano pool and was completed in 2001. It's a "zero-depth entry" pool which means that you can walk right in without any steps or ladder. It features a grotto slide and a children's water play area. Life jackets are provided to resort guests for no charge.
The Nanea Volcano Pool offers one of the best experiences on all Disney property; the ability to swim while watching the fireworks over the castle, every night....
This thread is a work-in-progress! I'll be continuously adding to it, and I hope that all of you who love the Polynesian Resort, and those of you who are considering a stay at this tropical Disney paradise, will contribute to this thread!!!
Map of the Polynesian (thanks to Johnsonet!):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27468864&postcount=7
Restaurant Information:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22944560&postcount=9
Kona Cafe posts:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22949346&postcount=31
BREAKFAST
Featuring the FAMOUS TONGA TOAST:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22943739&postcount=2
Tonga Toast and The Big Kahuna - breakfast review with pics!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28944120&postcount=41
My personal favorite breakfast ~ Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22943831&postcount=4
Kona Island:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24012527&postcount=708
'Ohana - Character breakfast:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24581060&postcount=1211
'Ohana - dinner:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24581389&postcount=1215
Captain Cook's (pictures and pic of menu board)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27109484&postcount=3774
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27212560&postcount=3922
ROOM SERVICE MENUS -
BREAKFAST:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26879456&postcount=3441
LUNCH:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27122713&postcount=3803
Concierge/Club Level posts:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22950450&postcount=36
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22950938&postcount=37
Current menu for concierge evening food offerings:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24477595&postcount=1152
Daily Activites, Guest Services, and other Resort Information posts:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22943991&postcount=7
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22944174&postcount=8
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22945499&postcount=13
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22959580&postcount=45
Mikala Canoe Club (Marina - boat rental info):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27102991&postcount=3771
Transportation Information:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22945056&postcount=12
Pool, Beach, and various Outdoor pics:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22996336&postcount=87
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22996718&postcount=89
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29467620&postcount=1876
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29470560&postcount=1880
Guest Rooms:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23095968&postcount=132
Internet connectivity at the Polynesian:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24432026&postcount=1117
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Price List:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25419573&postcount=1753
"But is the Polynesian REALLY WORTH IT????"
Click here to read what your fellow DISers have to say about this subject!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24480581&postcount=1160
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24488408&postcount=1168
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24488531&postcount=1169
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23813770&postcount=561
How hot and crowded is the Polynesian in the summer???
Some DISers share their summer-time experiences:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24095596&postcount=794
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24097808&postcount=802
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24099820&postcount=810
Follow the adventures of DISer "huntconn" as he posts LIVE from the Polynesian! July 2008
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26107907&postcount=2314
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26113342&postcount=2323
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26123118&postcount=2328
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26128724&postcount=2335
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26130438&postcount=2342
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26159068&postcount=2380
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26173384&postcount=2401
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26191570&postcount=2415
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26191669&postcount=2416
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26191931&postcount=2417
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26201778&postcount=2422
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26208604&postcount=2436
Read what other DISers have to say about the location/longhouse they stayed in!
Longhouse Reviews Index:
Accessible Room in the Hawaii building
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/PolynAccessRm.htm
Hawaii (Club Level/Concierge Level)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23234159&postcount=196
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23240503&postcount=200
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23255633&postcount=217
Samoa
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23242816&postcount=204
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23255712&postcount=218
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23278599&postcount=244
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23255809&postcount=9
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24631795&postcount=1250
Fiji
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23242866&postcount=205
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23254141&postcount=216
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23254141&postcount=216
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23254639&postcount=7
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23284998&postcount=251
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24242963&postcount=977
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24207263&postcount=946
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24156280&postcount=880
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24032969&postcount=740
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23756399&postcount=514
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29470772&postcount=1881
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29472814&postcount=1885
Rarotonga
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23242940&postcount=206
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23256036&postcount=220
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23283927&postcount=16
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24149379&postcount=876
Rapa Nui
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23255909&postcount=219
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27342907&postcount=4044
This post shows a "parking lot" & monorail view:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27349332&postcount=4051
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27349422&postcount=4053
Tuvalu
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23265627&postcount=234
Tokelau
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23240117&postcount=4
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23257229&postcount=11
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24329388&postcount=1059
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23732796&postcount=497
Tahiti
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23255523&postcount=8
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23277415&postcount=13
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23280737&postcount=14
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24548683&postcount=1190
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24244363&postcount=979
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23982143&postcount=662
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23973792&postcount=657
Tonga
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23686254&postcount=469
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23704605&postcount=481
Aotearoa
Niue
Please note: All information contained in my posts are either from my own first-hand experience from my several stays at the Polynesian; are my own pictures; and/or is information taken directly from the Official WDW website, and from the "Island Palm Press" newletter (the resort's newsletter that is given to every guest at check-in). And a BIG "MAHALO!" to those who have posted pics and reviews that I've linked to, in the above index. I try to give out correct, accurate information to the best of my knowledge, as does everyone else here on the DIS. I hope you enjoy this thread, but please keep in mind that personal tastes, opinions, and experiences can and do vary. Mahalo!