{"id":77990,"date":"2020-09-02T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=77990"},"modified":"2025-03-30T13:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T17:36:03","slug":"five-reasons-stay-disneys-polynesian-villas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/five-reasons-stay-disneys-polynesian-villas\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Stay at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Villas"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_78026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78026\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-reasons-to-stay-Poly.jpg\" alt=\"Tiki Man with 5 Reasons to Stay at Disney's Polynesian Villas\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-reasons-to-stay-Poly.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-reasons-to-stay-Poly-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Read on to learn five reasons to stay at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian\u00a0 Villas and Bungalows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unless you are a Disney Vacation Club member, you may have never stayed in a Disney Vacation Club resort before. So, let\u2019s take a look at some of the reasons you might want to consider booking a stay in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/dvc\/\">Disney Vacation Club resort<\/a> on your next trip to Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n<p>If you love the idea of a Hawaiian vacation, then you would love a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/faq\/polynesian-villas\/\">Disney\u2019s Polynesian Village Resort<\/a>. When you arrive, you are surrounded by lush greenery, greeted with a Hawaiian lei and made to feel like family. Similar to most Disney Vacation Club resorts, part of this resort houses hotel rooms, while the villas and over-water bungalows are designated as the Disney Vacation Club portion of the resort. So, what is there to love about Disney\u2019s Polynesian Villas? Here are five reasons to stay at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort, including the Villas and Bungalows!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Location, location, location. Disney\u2019s Polynesian Resort is located on the monorail line, connecting guests right to the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a> park. It is also a short walk to the Ticket and Transportation Center. This is where guests can catch the monorail to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/epcot-park\/\">Epcot<\/a>. If you would prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/transportation-options\/disney-transportation\/#Water\">water transportation<\/a>, guests can also take the water taxi to Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78023\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Monorail.jpg\" alt=\"Monorail sign outside Disney's Polynesian Resort\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Monorail.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Monorail-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Monorail-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch the monorail to Magic Kingdom or Epcot from Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> The Lava Pool is one of the best pools on Walt Disney World property. Take a ride down a water slide through a volcano, or enjoy the splash play zone nearby. If you\u2019d like a quieter place to swim, Disney\u2019s Polynesian Resort also offers a quiet pool.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78020\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Polynesian-Pool-web.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the Lava Pool during a stay at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Resort\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Polynesian-Pool-web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Polynesian-Pool-web-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Polynesian-Pool-web-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The main Lava Pool at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort is one of the best pools on Walt Disney World property.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Guests can choose from a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/2017\/09\/dining-at-disneys-polynesian-resort\/\">dining locations<\/a> at Disney\u2019s Polynesian Resort. From Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe for breakfast to dinner at &#8216;Ohana while overlooking Magic Kingdom, families can&#8217;t go wrong! Guests can also enjoy Captain Cook&#8217;s, the quick-service dining location, among other options, like Trader Sam&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78025\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78025 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-trader-sams.jpg\" alt=\"Trader Sam's Menu and Drink at Disney's Polynesian Villas\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-trader-sams.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-trader-sams-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-trader-sams-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy drink and some surprises at Trader Sam&#8217;s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>4.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/faq\/polynesian-villas\/#Rooms\">studio villas<\/a> offer many conveniences of home, like a kitchenette area and sleeping accommodations for five. One of the best features of the Polynesian Villa studios is the split bathroom feature. One offers a luxurious rainfall shower and sink. The other offers a full bathroom, complete with a full size tub. If you need more space, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/faq\/polynesian-villas\/#Rooms\">the over-water bungalows<\/a>. These offer two bedrooms, a full kitchen, gathering spaces along with a private deck and plunge pool.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78024\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78024 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tokelau-Entrance-e1591016911292.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Disney's Polynesian Villas\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tokelau-Entrance-e1591016911292.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tokelau-Entrance-e1591016911292-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Villas are located throughout several longhouses at the resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Similar to many other<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/dvc\/\"> Disney Vacation Club Resorts<\/a>, Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort offers many<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/faq\/polynesian-villas\/#Recreation\"> ongoing activities<\/a> for kids and families. Be sure to enjoy the poolside activities during the day, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit at the beach or watching the movies under the stars. When it is up and running, guests can also enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/electrical-water-pageant\/\">Electrical Water Pageant<\/a> from the beach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78018\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78018 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-fire-web.jpg\" alt=\"Roasting Marshmallows at Polynesian Resort\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-fire-web.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-fire-web-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Families can roast marshmallows over the fire pit near the beach while staying at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78022\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-entertainment.jpg\" alt=\"Storytelling during a stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort and Villas\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-entertainment.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-entertainment-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Poly-entertainment-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Families can enjoy songs and storytelling during their stay at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Village Resort&#8217;s Villas and Bungalows have reopened, however the resort hotel will not be reopening until next summer. More details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/wdw\/disneys-poynesian-village-resort-lengthy-refurbishment-2020\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have you ever stayed at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows? What was your favorite part? Comment below or\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheMouseForLess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/themouseforless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! Check below for easy ways to share!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to visit a Disney Destination? 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