Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[dixielanfan73]

Any suggestions for resort must dos? We plan to watch the electric water pageant, roast marshmallows, and my son will do some of the poolside activities. Anything else I am missing? My mother can't sit on the ground for the movies, too bad they don't have lounge chairs for it anymore, that was perfect. We have adrs at Kona and 'Ohana (breakfast, I haven't been able to get dinner so far). We'll of course get some dole whips. Any favorite poolside drinks?

I'm starting the countdown, lol.

Our favorite way to end a busy day is to grab a table out on the patio at trader Sams about 20-30 minutes before fireworks. Grab a couple drinks and sometimes a few small plates, relax and watch Happily Ever After from our table.. you won’t have a perfect view of the fireworks but it’s just so relaxing after a long day in the parks!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

That sounds nice! Are kids allowed on the patio, I know they are not allowed inside after 8pm.

 

[Summer2018]

My favorite building at Poly is Rarotonga and our view was never of a parking lot--palm trees and monorail (but monorail was not close enough to be noisy). You are very close to the main house, dining, and pools. So nice--request this building with a patio or balcony! We did do a day of no parks, just relaxed pools, had a leisurely dinner at Ohana....just fantastic.

We stayed at Rarotonga last week, and absolutely LOVED our location convenient to the GCH and the Oasis pool.

 

[mickeynut1]

Can’t believe I’m returning to the Poly in January - haven’t been since I was a kid! It’s my favorite resort for numerous reasons - can’t wait! Hopefully I won’t be spoiled going back to non-Polynesian resorts!

Hope you have a great time!

 

[Cluelyss]

That sounds nice! Are kids allowed on the patio, I know they are not allowed inside after 8pm.

I’m pretty sure we’ve been on the patio with our kids past 8 pm.

 

[dixielanfan73]

That sounds nice! Are kids allowed on the patio, I know they are not allowed inside after 8pm.

Yes they are! This is one of my daughters favorite things to do! Some of her favorites are the tuna poke, Kahlua pork tacos and the non alcoholic skipper sipper

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Does everyone request a particular building? I was just going to add 1st floor patio or 3rd floor balcony please. I really would like to be near the pools but seems like they aren't standard view over there anymore.

If we don't request a building does that put us at higher risk of facing the parking lot?

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I’m pretty sure we’ve been on the patio with our kids past 8 pm.

Yes they are! This is one of my daughters favorite things to do! Some of her favorites are the tuna poke, Kahlua pork tacos and the non alcoholic skipper sipper

Oh, great, sounds like a plan then!

 

[jen42002]

How comfortable are the daybeds for a medium sized adult?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

How comfortable are the daybeds for a medium sized adult?

I assume you mean the daybed in the resort-side (non-DVC) rooms? My DW loves sleeping on it. Other than the fact that the HVAC vent blows in that general direction, she has zero complaints.

 

[jen42002]

I assume you mean the daybed in the resort-side (non-DVC) rooms? My DW loves sleeping on it. Other than the fact that the HVAC vent blows in that general direction, she has zero complaints.

Yes, the regular resort rooms. Either my Mom or myself may sleep on it. We are both under 5’6” but are not small in size.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Any suggestions for resort must dos? We plan to watch the electric water pageant, roast marshmallows, and my son will do some of the poolside activities. Anything else I am missing? My mother can't sit on the ground for the movies, too bad they don't have lounge chairs for it anymore, that was perfect. We have adrs at Kona and 'Ohana (breakfast, I haven't been able to get dinner so far). We'll of course get some dole whips. Any favorite poolside drinks?

I'm starting the countdown, lol.

All of those things! And watch fireworks from the beach. We of course mismanaged our time and didn’t get to enjoy any of these things haha. We did manage the walk to GF which I loved.

Fave poolside drink is the frosty pineapple. Alcoholic dole whip!

 

[kylenne]

We stayed at Rarotonga last week, and absolutely LOVED our location convenient to the GCH and the Oasis pool.

After doing a lot of reading, we’ve pretty much settled on Rarotonga I think. But I have some questions about its proximity to transportation. How is the walk to the TTC from there and where is the bus stop in relation to Rarotonga?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

After doing a lot of reading, we’ve pretty much settled on Rarotonga I think. But I have some questions about its proximity to transportation. How is the walk to the TTC from there and where is the bus stop in relation to Rarotonga?

Rarotonga has an excellent location, in my humble opinion. Pretty much in the “middle” of the resort. Steps (literally) from both the GCH and bus stop. Right by the building with laundry if needed. A bit closer walk to the TTC compared to say, Aoteraoa. There’s bar/grill/mug refill station right there at the Oasis Pool, which would be very convenient as well - although Cap’t Cooks isn’t far either.

Have not personally stayed in Rarotonga (full disclosure) but it has always seemed like a good location to me.

As to the bus stop - it’s that bus icon on this map south of Rarotonga. It’s the closest longhouse to the bus stop.

 

[Disneylover99]

After doing a lot of reading, we’ve pretty much settled on Rarotonga I think. But I have some questions about its proximity to transportation. How is the walk to the TTC from there and where is the bus stop in relation to Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is my new favourite location. I had never requested it, but got placed there on my last visit. Loved it! So close and convenient to everything.

 

[rteetz]

Ability to Unlock Your Guest Room Door with Smart Phone, Digital Key, Rolled-Out to Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian Resorts

 

[LandonDunes]

Ability to Unlock Your Guest Room Door with Smart Phone, Digital Key, Rolled-Out to Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian Resorts

How much of an added convenience is this given you can already just put your magic band up to the door?

 

[Rich M]

Ability to Unlock Your Guest Room Door with Smart Phone, Digital Key, Rolled-Out to Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian Resorts

If it would work with my Apple Watch I could see using it but I would choose not to dig into my pockets for my phone when I have a magic band on.

 

[rteetz]

How much of an added convenience is this given you can already just put your magic band up to the door?

It’s just another option. If you forget your band it’s still a way to get into your room.

 

[disny_luvr]

Rarotonga has an excellent location, in my humble opinion. Pretty much in the “middle” of the resort. Steps (literally) from both the GCH and bus stop. Right by the building with laundry if needed. A bit closer walk to the TTC compared to say, Aoteraoa. There’s bar/grill/mug refill station right there at the Oasis Pool, which would be very convenient as well - although Cap’t Cooks isn’t far either.

Have not personally stayed in Rarotonga (full disclosure) but it has always seemed like a good location to me.

As to the bus stop - it’s that bus icon on this map south of Rarotonga. It’s the closest longhouse to the bus stop.

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Thank you for the map. Do you know if Rarotonga has standard view rooms? We’ve stayed in Samoa three times and absolutely love that building, but with the new room categories, I’m afraid our days in Samoa are over. Looking at the map, Rarotonga looks like it has a good location in regards to the GCH and bus stop. I think it might be a good building to request.