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| Fast
Facts |
| Resort Address: |
1600 Seven Seas Drive,
Lake Buena Vista, 32830 |
| Resort Phone: |
(407) 824-2000 |
| Resort Fax: |
(407) 824-3174 |
| Number of Rooms: |
853 |
| Resort Category: |
Deluxe |
| Resort Location: |
Magic Kingdom Resort
Area |
| Check In Time: |
3:00pm |
| Check Out Time: |
11:00am |
| Room Types (maximum
capacity): |
Standard Room (5), Concierge
Room (5), Suite (4 to 6) |
| Room Service: |
Yes |
| Valet Parking: |
Yes |
| Laundry Service: |
Yes |
| Fully Handicapped
Accessible: |
Yes |
| Semi-Handicapped Accessible: |
n/a |
| Wheelchair Roll-In
Showers Available: |
Yes |
| Hearing Impaired Conveniences: |
Yes |
| Non-Smoking Rooms
Available: |
Yes |
| Room Safes: |
Yes |
| VCR Available: |
No |
| Data Port Available: |
Yes |
| Coffee Maker Available: |
Yes |
| Microwave Available: |
Yes. On Request |
| Refrigerator Available: |
Yes, Fee |
| Full-Kitchen Available: |
No |
| Concierge Service: |
Yes |
| Monorail Service: |
Yes |
| Table Service Restaurant(s): |
'Ohana, Kona Cafe |
| Character Meals: |
Breakfast at 'Ohana
(Minnie's Menehune breakfast) |
| Counter Service Restaurant(s): |
Captain Cook's Snack
Company |
| Lounge(s): |
Barefoot Bar (by the
pool), Tambu Lounge |
| Services (Salons,
etc.): |
No |
| Shopping: |
Grog Hut and News From
Civilization both sell character merchandise, souvenirs,
and sundries and provide film developing service and
are usually open from 7:00am - 11:30pm. |
| Pool Description: |
There are two pools,
the "grotto" pool with a small water slide
and an unthemed quiet pool. |
| Children's Clubs,
Programs: |
Neverland Club (4-12,
$8 per hour, includes children's buffet from 6-8pm) |
| Fitness Center: |
No |
| Other Recreational
Facilities: |
Sailboats, Water Mice,
Canopy Boats, Pontoon Boats, Children's Playground near
the grotto pool, Moana Mickey's Arcade, Beach (for sun
bathing, not swimming). |
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of the Polynesian Resort!
Overview
The Polynesian Resort is decorated like
the south sea islands of the Pacific ocean. The A-framed central
ceremonial house, which encloses the resort offices, shops, and
most of it's restaurant options, is filled with lush tropical vegetation,
a waterfall, and a feeling that you're really in the pacific region.
Each building in the resort shares the same A-frame construction
and the rooms are nicely decorated with the same south seas flair,
without being obnoxious (you don't feel like Tarzan and Jane when
you take your afternoon nap). Outside, there is a small themed "cove"
pool, a lovely stretch of white sand beach, a marina, and "luau
cove" where Disney's nightly luau extravaganza is held. At
night the real magic of the Polynesian Resort comes to life as the
many pedestrian walkways are lit by flaming torches and the soft
sounds of island music wafts through the air.
The guest rooms are located in a series of buildings,
called longhouses, with appropriately island names such as Hawaii,
Tahiti, and Fuji.
Room Description
Rooms typically include two queen-size beds, a day
bed, an armoire, and a table and chairs. The only suites are
located in the Tonga longhouse and can accommodate up to six people.
The only king-size bed are in the suites. Note, too, that
not all rooms (specifically those located on the second floor of
the older longhouses) have balconies.
Two view types are available. Garden view rooms
look out over the resorts landscaped areas and may include a glimpse
of a parking lot or other less sightly area. Water view rooms
show off Seven Seas Lagoon or the marina area. Specific sights
(such as the Magic Kingdom) can never be guaranteed.
All of the concierge rooms are located in the Hawaii
and Tonga longhouses. The service includes continental breakfast,
a snack service in the afternoon, and desserts in the evening.
Concierge service also includes exclusive use of the concierge lounges
(one located in the Hawaii longhouse, the other in the Great Ceremonial
House).
Preferred Room Locations
The Great Ceremonial House is the location of almost
all of the central resort facilities including the monorail station
and bus stop and the restaurants. The longhouses located closest
to the Great Ceremonial House are Tonga, Niue, and Rarotonga.
The Tahiti and Rapa Nui longhouses are closest to
the Ticket
& Transportation Center, which is located just East of the Polynesian
Resort.
Samoa, Hawaii, Tokelau, Rarotonga and Niue are all
close to the largest (unthemed) pool. Samoa and Hawaii are also
directly adjacent to the grotto pool.
The water view rooms in Hawaii and Tahiti give the
best views of the Magic Kingdom.
Food and Drink
Restaurants at the Polynesian include Ohana, where
Polynesian all-you-can-eat feasts are served. Kona Cafe is an upscale
coffee shop with a very nice menu for all meals. Captain
Cook's snack shop provides a place to acquire lighter faire.
Activities
Swimming in the pools (one of which is themed as a
South Seas lava pool) and boating out of the Polynesian's extensive
marina highlight the activities here. This resort also has several
shops for the trinket hunter and the serious shopper.
Luau Cove, located at the Western end of the resort
property, is the site of nightly luau dinner shows. Mickey's Tropical
Revue and the Polynesian Luau are fun ways to spend a couple hours
in the evening.
Disney Transportation
The Polynesian Resort is one of the few "Monorail
Hotels". That means that the transportation to the Magic Kingdom
and EPCOT are via that mode of transportation. Buses provide service
to the Disney / MGM Studios and the other WDW attractions. Water
taxis can be taken to the Magic Kingdom.
Other Comments
Special events that can be seen from the Polynesian
Resort include:
Views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks and the Electrical
Water Pageant from the beach or boat dock (or your own room if you're
lucky enough to have a view). Check with guest services for
showtimes.
The ladybug release is held weekly. Ladybugs
are used all over WDW as a means of natural insect control.
There is a daily torch lighting ceremony, too, that
includes drums, chants, and a storyteller presentation.
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