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Aloha! Welcome to the Polynesian FAQ

Escape to a South Seas hideaway, with tropical gardens, lavish luaus and gentle waves lapping against the sandy shores. Friendly people, fun, laughter and good cheer reflect the enchanting customs and culture of the islands. Torch-lit walkways, a cascading indoor waterfall and the soothing sound of distant drums beckon with the imagery of paradise found. Aloha.







Check In/Check Out
3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)

Address
1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Payment Method(s)
Disney Gift Card, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, JCB

General Information

* 847 Guest Rooms
* Disabled accessible rooms available
* All rooms non-smoking
* Building offers elevators and interior corridors




Resort Services
- Disney Resort Benefits
- 6 merchandise shops (gifts, sundries)
- Self service laundry facilities
- Valet laundry service
- Club Level Concierge
- Valet parking
- In-Room Dining: 6:30am - midnight

Guest Room Amenities
Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup
Internet $9.95/24 hrs
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Tea Setup
Telephone
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail

Guest Room Photos

DINING at the Polynesian



- 1 Quick Service location Captain Cooks - here you buy your refillable mug
- 2 Full Service restuarants
Kona Cafe
Ohana - OHana hosts a character breakfast daily served family style and a unique dinner
- 1 Disney Dinner Show
Disney's Spirit of Aloha
- Pool bar
- Lounge
- In-Room Dining: 6:30am - midnight

Recreation at the Polynesian


Two Pools
Feature Pool: Volcano themed zero-depth entry, with sand bottom, water slide
Quiet Garden Pool
- Children's wet play area
- Children's playground
- Arcade
- Marina/boat rental
- Water cruises
- Fishing
- Beach area
- Volleyball
- Jogging trail

Kids Programs at the Polynesian


Need someone to watch the kids for a while? You come to the right place. From in-room child care to Discovery programs -- even special clubs just for kids. Disney's got it all. Just take a look. Bet you never had a babysitter as fun as this.

Please note: Babysitters and childcare supervisors are primarily English speakers. To inquire about additional language capabilities, please call in advance.

The Neverland Club
Hours: 4 pm to 12 midnight
Information: (407) 939-3463
Offers supervised children's activities. Buffet served from 6 pm to 8 pm, featuring pizza, hot dogs, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, and fruit (subject to change). Entertainment includes video games and films. Price is $11 USD per child; no minimum stay. Children must be four to 12 years old. Reservations required.

Birthday Party at Neverland Club
A two hour Birthday Celebration at the Neverland Club which is located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The Birthday boy or girl and their friends and family will celebrate by having themed activities and/or crafts, Pizza, a Birthday Cake, video games on free play and more.

Babysitting
Location: Kinder-Care
Information: For private babysitting, call (407) 827-5444. Inquiries regarding group sitting should be directed to (407) 827-5437.

Concierge at the Polynesian Resort



Concierge is located in the Hawaii Building at the Polynesian. This is a key access only building. There are concierge cast members in the lobby of this building from 7 am to 10 pm to assist you with any planning needs you may have. There are two views in Hawaii. A lagoon view with a stunning view of the castle. Or a garden view with a beautiful view of the lush gardens and quiet pool. The building is three stories high. The first floor rooms have patios, the third floor rooms have balconies, and the second floor rooms have only sliders and standing balconies. The lounge is on the second floor and there is a smaller seating area on the third. The food offerings in the lounge are extensive. The concierge lounge has it's own kitchen and the chef creates delicious items for breakfast and appetizers and some snacks in between.

Polynesian Itinerary Planning Contact Information for Concierge Guests ONLY
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phone(407) 824-2466 - fax (407) 824-3162

Contact the IPO ahead of time for assistance in making ADRs, tour reservation, any in room surprises, etc. They are part of the concierge team and this preplanning help is a nice perk to concierge guests.

Here is the entry to the Hawaii Building and the concierge CMs desks are right as you enter.


Here are some lounge photos and some of the views.








Beautiful third floor room view from the Hawaii Lodge looking at my favorite hotel.


Here is a fantastic site dedicated to all things Poly. You can find out the latest info and see more pics there! Enjoy-Channing

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We have our first CL stay at the Poly booked for our anniversary in October. Can't wait to try it. I don't have any specific questions right now, but may as the time gets closer. I am loving looking at the Poly pics. The view from the lounge is amazing.

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Very cool, Maxie. Thanks for posting that. I was wondering if he was quitting it altogether or what......Glad he didn't. That has great Poly info.

I can tell you the Poly CL food is fabu. IT really is.....and that takes a lot for me to admit. <<0>> They have this POG juice....Pineapple, orange guava that is out of this world. It makes my mouth water talking about it!!! And then the Pineapple bread!!! OMG.....scrumptious. Truly. <@@> and at the 5 pm time....they have some yummmmmmy stuff. Sometimes the GF stuff is a bit over the top froo froo for me....but the Poly food is real people food and it is GOOD EATS. <@@>

Chan

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Very cool, Maxie. Thanks for posting that. I was wondering if he was quitting it altogether or what......Glad he didn't. That has great Poly info.

I can tell you the Poly CL food is fabu. IT really is.....and that takes a lot for me to admit. <<0>> They have this POG juice....Pineapple, orange guava that is out of this world. It makes my mouth water talking about it!!! And then the Pineapple bread!!! OMG.....scrumptious. Truly. <@@> and at the 5 pm time....they have some yummmmmmy stuff. Sometimes the GF stuff is a bit over the top froo froo for me....but the Poly food is real people food and it is GOOD EATS. <@@>

Chan

That's how I feel about the GF food too. There is a lot of it I don't eat. <<0>> I like real people food. The Poly food sounds great, can't wait to try it. Hope they are not cutting back too.
I was very happy to get my new newsletter today from Steve announcing his new site. In last months newsletter he said he was closing his site, but would still put out his newsletters. E:

Poly pics we took in April.....we walked from the GF to the Poly and just cruised thru the lobby.......

Thank you for the beautiful pictures! I'm a little afraid I'm not going to like the Poly, It had always reminded me of that episode of the Brady bunch when they went to Hawaii. <<0>> But it was cheaper than the GF. We have a moderate budget and deluxe taste.
Anyway, does anyone know if Tokelau is a good building to be in? I requested that one because I want a balcony and that building has balcony on 2nd and 3rd floor. I also thought it was centrally located for convenience.

Disney90 Wrote:Thank you for the beautiful pictures! I'm a little afraid I'm not going to like the Poly, It had always reminded me of that episode of the Brady bunch when they went to Hawaii. <<0>> But it was cheaper than the GF. We have a moderate budget and deluxe taste.
Anyway, does anyone know if Tokelau is a good building to be in? I requested that one because I want a balcony and that building has balcony on 2nd and 3rd floor. I also thought it was centrally located for convenience.

We've stayed at the Poly a few times. It is a fun resort in summer. I LOVE the Brady Bunch...and I love when they went to Hawaii. :\: I am in no way a Poly expert...there are some here though!! They need to come out of hiding.....

I also heard Tokelau has the larger double sink bathrooms. That sounds like a plus to me...I don't like the way the poly bathrooms are laid out with the one sink and all in one room.....but two sinks is a good thing. *?* That helps!

There is a map at the front of this thread...(I better check that lol) I think Tokalau is nicely located in regards to the GCH too.

Channing

Ha Ha I like the Brady Bunch too, Its just that the Poly always seemed like the 70's Brady era to me KWIM? I'm going to try to be creative about the sinks in the bathroom. I will try to put my make-up on and blow dry my hair at the desk while someone is in the shower, otherwise 4 of us will take a long time to get ready in the AM.

Disney90 Wrote:Ha Ha I like the Brady Bunch too, Its just that the Poly always seemed like the 70's Brady era to me KWIM? I'm going to try to be creative about the sinks in the bathroom. I will try to put my make-up on and blow dry my hair at the desk while someone is in the shower, otherwise 4 of us will take a long time to get ready in the AM.

It totally is Brady Bunch goes Hawaii!! *?* When we were in Oahu...there is a "Polynesian Village" or something like that.....probably not that name exactly ;@) ...but it's like a museum..and it is totally Poly resort!!! It made us miss WDW so bad. ;-( We chose Hawaii over WDW for spring break that year.

I do that too at the desk sometimes because the bathrooms have crummy ventilation and get so muggy. #<( Or I take a shower at night and just sleep on a wet head and deal with it in the morning. Most nights that's my plan.

I think that building has some of the largest rooms too. So that's a plus.

Channing

Disney90.....I'm by no means a Poly expert......but we had an awesome stay there in Sept '07 ). We were in Samoa, which was very convenient to everything......the GCH, the beach, the volcano pool, and Captain Cooks . I know we'll love the GF once we stay there, but we really do love the Poly +)). We didn't think the 1 sink was too much of a problem....but when the other resorts have double sinks outside the bathroom area, the 1 sink in the bathroom takes a little getting used to ;@). I think you'll have a great trip.....remember to try the hammocks on the beach.....those are great for taking a nap $%$.

Chan.....I love all the pics ........makes me want to be there right now *?*.

Deb *

I found this bit of info and thought you Poly fans might give it a go. <@@>

Learn to hula dance at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where complimentary classes take place most days in the resort’s lobby. Auntie Kaui, a hula dancer and instructor with 50 years experience, leads most of the classes offered Monday through Saturday at 3:45 p.m., and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon. Weekday classes are geared toward the younger set, with leis and grass skirts aplenty, while the Saturday morning lessons encourage guests of all ages to do the hula shake. And whether guests stay for five minutes or the full two-hour Saturday classes, they’ll learn a variety of chants and dances from such tropical locales as Hawaii, Tahiti and more.

Happy Hulaing! (())

Channing

(04-04-2009 11:13 AM)lives4disney Wrote: [ -> ]I can tell you the Poly CL food is fabu. IT really is.....and that takes a lot for me to admit. <<0>> They have this POG juice....Pineapple, orange guava that is out of this world. It makes my mouth water talking about it!!! And then the Pineapple bread!!! OMG.....scrumptious. Truly. <@@> and at the 5 pm time....they have some yummmmmmy stuff. Sometimes the GF stuff is a bit over the top froo froo for me....but the Poly food is real people food and it is GOOD EATS. <@@>

Chan, I didn't care for a lot of the evening offerings in RPC either. I saw the daily menu for the Poly evening offerings and a lot of the items come from Ohana, Kona and the Luau. We enjoyed our meal at Ohanas, but after awhile, I felt everything tasted the same, very sweet. DH wants to stay Poly CL next, and I'm wondering if we should skip the DxDDP and just go DDP. But reading about the food has me worried.

I've also read that breakfast is really limited. It looks similar to BWI-CL, not nearly as vast as RPC.

So what do you think, is the Poly food good and plentiful?

Mare