Good grief!!! $2,400+ a night.....

[AngiTN]

OP, one of the Saratoga Tree Houses may suit your group better.

And is it true they've obstructed (I want to say ruined) the view of the Magic Kingdom over the Seven Seas Lagoon?

Not in my opinion. I'm not a fan of the bungalows or the Poly in general for that matter but you can still see MK just fine from Poly.

 

[Regan117]

I have a friend who has stayed in the bungalows a few times, but she works in the industry and was comped. She threw a little gathering in the bungalow one night, so I had a chance to go inside, have dinner and enjoy the fireworks. I think they are beautifully done, but, yes, very, very expensive and never discounted. We stayed in a two-bedroom cottage at the Four Seasons Nevis with a much bigger pool and a yard for about a 1/3 of the price, but, of course it wasn't in the middle of WDW (if that's where you want to vacation!). If you have the money, sure, go for it! However, we've also stayed in 2-bedroom villas at BWV and BCV for a fraction of the price and were very, very happy with the rooms.

The villas at BWV and BCV are very nice. I'm just saying we would likely stay in a two-bedroom suite at either Poly, GF or CR since we prefer to be on the monorail....and depending on the time of year, those suites can cost as much or more than the bungalow. We do spend a LOT of time at the resort, so it's worth it for us to splurge on our room.

 

[jscottnc]

I think the idea of a Polynesian Bungalow is better than the reality. There is not as much space as a 2 bedroom villa at VGF (my home resort). You get to "enjoy" the ferry traffic (nothing like a boat whistle at 7am). The support infrastructure brings its own special sounds. If you get the right bungalow the view is terrific (and pretty good otherwise). Unfortunately if you are not staying in a bungalow your view is somewhat diminished. (I am particularly disappoint with the building around Sunset Pointe.)

That said, if I won the lottery I would stay a couple nights in a bungalow.

 

[Disneyland1084]

OP, one of the Saratoga Tree Houses may suit your group better.


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I've checked that out, and it would fit us good, but no one is willing to put up the money for it. I'm searching suites, bungalows, etc...mainly just for fun knowing I can only dream of staying in one.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

I always love to point out that you can stay in an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia, with water you can actually enjoy and see the bottom of, for that price or less.

 

[Dean Marino]

Laughing . Yup that's the price . Guess why we don't go there .

 

[Regan117]

I always love to point out that you can stay in an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia, with water you can actually enjoy and see the bottom of, for that price or less.

I actually have done that (and it was actually a LOT more expensive). But my 3 little kids want to go to Disney World, so we go to Disney World.

 

[Regan117]

I think the idea of a Polynesian Bungalow is better than the reality. There is not as much space as a 2 bedroom villa at VGF (my home resort). You get to "enjoy" the ferry traffic (nothing like a boat whistle at 7am). The support infrastructure brings its own special sounds. If you get the right bungalow the view is terrific (and pretty good otherwise). Unfortunately if you are not staying in a bungalow your view is somewhat diminished. (I am particularly disappoint with the building around Sunset Pointe.)

That said, if I won the lottery I would stay a couple nights in a bungalow.

I agree. They're very small compared to the other 2-bedroom DVC options. For the cost, there should at least be 3 real beds in there.

 

[lucas]

And is it true they've obstructed (I want to say ruined) the view of the Magic Kingdom over the Seven Seas Lagoon?

For me, yes, I think they have taken away from the view. It used to be such a beautiful, open, unobstructed view across the lagoon to the MK. It's not like that anymore and I think it is kinda sad that it is gone.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

The villas at BWV and BCV are very nice. I'm just saying we would likely stay in a two-bedroom suite at either Poly, GF or CR since we prefer to be on the monorail....and depending on the time of year, those suites can cost as much or more than the bungalow. We do spend a LOT of time at the resort, so it's worth it for us to splurge on our room.

I hear you! We've stayed in an outer building, 1-bedroom suite at GF when my DS was still in a crib and it was lovely. It was nice to have the room and the sugarloaf CL lounge to go to. Now that he is older, we just prefer to be in EP resort area, but, yes, if you are looking at one of the monorail resorts, the suites in particular can cost as much as a bungalow. My friend who has stayed in the bungalows also just came back from a trip where she stayed in a 1-bedroom suite at Poly in the Tonga lounghouse. She said she actually preferred it over the bungalows and that they had free, unlimited room service from a special menu prepared just for those suites - nice perk!! Again, obvioulsy, if you have the money, go for what best suits your family! That's what we do. It just so happens, what suits our family is cheaper than a Poly bungalow - thank goodnes!!!

 

[maryj11]

There's just no way I'd pay $2400+/nt. to sleep over a swamp . Hell, last summer we were offered to be moved to one of the bungalows and keep CL access after our disastrous CL stay at the Poly and we all declined! I know it appeals to some folks and that's great but it's definitely no Bora Bora so in the budget or not, I would never pay that type of money for them.

I would of moved to the bungalow in a heart beat! I would love to stay in one but probably never will .

 

[mommyrosa2]

I always love to point out that you can stay in an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia, with water you can actually enjoy and see the bottom of, for that price or less.

Exactly... we priced out a vacation for July next year in a Bora Bora bungalow and were quoted $2400 for 4 nights!!

I would of moved to the bungalow in a heart beat! I would love to stay in one but probably never will .

If we hadn't had such a horrible experience, we may have taken the bungalow but we all just wanted out of the Poly. It all ended up working out as we did end up getting moved over to Sugar Loaf at the GF so the rest of our trip was wonderful!

 

[kiford]

If you consider that it sleeps 8 and there's a full kitchen, it could be cost-effective for an extended family with children especially if you eat breakfast and/or lunch in the bungalow. There's also lots of room then for the adults to spend time together socializing and relaxing while the kids are in bed without having to worry about keeping quiet. And it's a lot more privacy than being in one of the buildings.

Not to my taste and I think it's overpriced but I can see that it could appeal to a range of families of the right size.

 

[NuJoy]

DH & I are hoping to work in a couple nights at a Bungalow when our 7-month window opens up for September next year. September offers lowest points per night. We have some wild romantic notions involving room service, wine/cocktails, relaxing in our private plunge pool, and watching wishes. We are BWV loyalist so don't want an entire vacation at the Poly or MK area; but a couple of exclusive- and private-feeling tropical themed nights slipped into our regular routine sounds spicy.

 

[lucas]

If you consider that it sleeps 8 and there's a full kitchen, it could be cost-effective for an extended family with children especially if you eat breakfast and/or lunch in the bungalow. There's also lots of room then for the adults to spend time together socializing and relaxing while the kids are in bed without having to worry about keeping quiet. And it's a lot more privacy than being in one of the buildings.

Not to my taste and I think it's overpriced but I can see that it could appeal to a range of families of the right size.

You can have all that you mentioned in one of the cabins at Fort Wilderness. For a lot less money.

 

[AngiTN]

You can have all that you mentioned in one of the cabins at Fort Wilderness. For a lot less money.

I'm no fan of the bungalows but you can't even put them in the same category as a glorified trailer that are the FW cabins. They do each serve the purpose but not sure they are interchangeable.

 

[Regan117]

You can have all that you mentioned in one of the cabins at Fort Wilderness. For a lot less money.

They aren't even in the same league...seriously. It isn't up to you to decide the best way for people to spend their money. If someone is willing to pay it, then they are. Yes, they are very expensive - we have stayed in a penthouse suite at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for 1/3 of what a bungalow costs. But we like the bungalows, we like the monorail resorts while our kids are small, and their size and location really works well for us.

 

[lucas]

They aren't even in the same league...seriously. It isn't up to you to decide the best way for people to spend their money. If someone is willing to pay it, then they are. Yes, they are very expensive - we have stayed in a penthouse suite at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for 1/3 of what a bungalow costs. But we like the bungalows, we like the monorail resorts while our kids are small, and their size and location really works well for us.

Just my opinion.