Disney's Polynesian Resort

Area: Magic Kingdom

Theme: South Pacific

Resort Category: Deluxe

Disney's Polynesian Resort is notably one of the most beautiful of all of the resorts.  The beautiful white sandy beaches and the lush palm trees will make anybody feel like they are immediately on the vacation of a lifetime.  Not only is it a great place for romance but also a fun place for kids.  Basically it is the best of both worlds and makes every family member happy. 


List of Restaurants
The Kona Cafe

Pros

Monorail yellow in front of the Polynesian

1. Monorail- On the second floor of the resort, the Magic Kingdom monorail makes stops all day long.  This may not seem like that huge of a deal, but the monorail runs far more frequently than the buses and boats and usually has more seating available (much better for returning late at night with tired children).  Because there is no parking at the Magic Kingdom, in order to get there you must stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center and take some form of transportation from there (monorail or boat).  Staying at the Polynesian alleviates any transferring and allows you to take the quickest and most comfortable way to Magic Kingdom.  One other thing about the monorail is that it is unlike anything anybody has ever seen.  I can still remember being a young child, and me and my brother looking out the windows of the monorail at the beautiful landscape beneath us.  We were in amazement of what we were riding on and all that we could see below us. 

MONORAIL TIP: If you have small children, don't forget to ask the monorail operator if your children can ride in the front and help drive the monorail.  Not only is it the best view in the entire train, but it is an experience you will never, ever forget!

2. Spa and Health Club- Even though the Polynesian itself does not have a Spa and Health Club on its property, guests staying at this resort are able to use the Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club free of charge.  It is only one monorail stop away and has excellent state of the art services.  The Health Club is completely free of charge for guests and there are some additional fees for spa services.  You must be at least 14 years of age to use the facilities.

3. Neverland Club- This club is an activity's center for youngsters that is completely supervised and is available for kids age 3 to 12.  There is an additional charge and reservations are required.  This is a great idea if you want to head over for a massage at the Grand Floridian or want to go for a nice night out at Downtown Disney.  In this Peter Pan themed space, kids play games, video games, and are also provided with snacks and dinner. 

4. Recreation-Disney's Polynesian Resort is home to some of the best recreation in the whole "World".  Some of the things you can do there consist of jogging trails, bike rentals, fishing, an arcade, boat and canoe rentals, and beautiful beaches.  It is also home to an experience unlike no other, Cabana rentals.  You can rent these cabanas for your family and be steps away from the beach as a Cast member waits on you.  They are also home to some of the best pools in all of Disney World.  There are two heated pools with very different personalities.   The Nanea Volcano Pool features a volcano,waterfalls, and a water slide great for the whole family to enjoy a day of fun.  The Poly East Pool is the quiet pool where people can just relax and swim.  There are so many things to do at this hotel, you may even forget about the parks all together. 

Cons

1. Price- Because the Polynesian is a Deluxe hotel, it can get a little pricey.  During peak season this hotel can cost up to $500 dollars a night.  Sometimes guests feel that it is not worth it considering most of their time is spent in the parks and they never enjoy any of the amenities the hotel has to offer them.  If you are one of these families who spend most of their time in the park, maybe a hotel that is moderate or value may be worth looking into to.  If you are looking to enjoy all of the things the hotel has to offer, than spending money on the Polynesian may be your best bet. 

For more information about Disney's Polynesian Resort, please click this link:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/polynesian-resort/