AGentlRose
Mouseketeer
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This is a copy of my review as written for the TripAdvisor.com.
Trip report will be coming soon.
This was my first return stay at the Polynesian (and Walt Disney World) since the mid 90's and I just hoped that the resort would not show it's age (37 years old), and Disney's TLC of the resort made it exceed my expectations. We were greeted at check in with a warm Aloha and a silk lei, reminiscent of Hawaii. Check in was swift and efficient. I requested, and received, a room on the third floor of Rarotonga, garden view, which was basically landscaping with a view of the monorail going by. The rooms had been refurbished a few years ago and were very comfortable. A/C worked fantastic and the ceiling fan added to the temperature comfort. The room had a coffee maker and refrigerator, iron, ironing board, small safe and a large screen TV. The room had 2 Queen beds and a daybed and lounge chair, with a small table with 2 chairs on the patio. Mousekeeping was great, rooms were always done up in a timely fashion and if I requested extra coffee cream, it was always left in abundance. However, we never got any towel animals, not even when we first checked in. The best thing about Disney's Polynesian was it's location on the monorail, you could be at the Magic Kingdom within minutes. Or if you prefer, there is a boat launch that travels between the Magic Kingdom, Polynesian and Grand Floridian hotels.
Captain Cook's was the counter service dining option that we used a lot, especially since we purchased the refillable resort mugs, I think they are a bargain, $12.49 for the mug and you can refill as many times as you want during your stay, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced tea or soda. The Poly also has 2 restaurants: Ohana, an all you can eat table service and Kona Cafe. We didn't spend that much time at the hotel, so I can't comment on the restaurants or pools, although the Volcano pool looked fantastic. Another perk of the Polynesian is the ability to watch from the beach, the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom as well as the nightly Electrical Water Pageant.
Would I return to the Polynesian? You bet, we're going back in February.
As a side note, we utilized the services of Disney's Magical Express from the airport to the hotel. I was a little worried since I was unfamiliar with the service but it was great. They send you luggage tags that you attach to your checked luggage, once you check in at your home airport, you don't have to deal with. You bypass baggage claim, Disney picks up your luggage and delivers it right to your room. You do need to pack a carryon with anything you would need upon arrival since it takes time for the luggage to reach your room. We also used the resort check in returning home and again, I can only say good things about this service.
Trip report will be coming soon.
This was my first return stay at the Polynesian (and Walt Disney World) since the mid 90's and I just hoped that the resort would not show it's age (37 years old), and Disney's TLC of the resort made it exceed my expectations. We were greeted at check in with a warm Aloha and a silk lei, reminiscent of Hawaii. Check in was swift and efficient. I requested, and received, a room on the third floor of Rarotonga, garden view, which was basically landscaping with a view of the monorail going by. The rooms had been refurbished a few years ago and were very comfortable. A/C worked fantastic and the ceiling fan added to the temperature comfort. The room had a coffee maker and refrigerator, iron, ironing board, small safe and a large screen TV. The room had 2 Queen beds and a daybed and lounge chair, with a small table with 2 chairs on the patio. Mousekeeping was great, rooms were always done up in a timely fashion and if I requested extra coffee cream, it was always left in abundance. However, we never got any towel animals, not even when we first checked in. The best thing about Disney's Polynesian was it's location on the monorail, you could be at the Magic Kingdom within minutes. Or if you prefer, there is a boat launch that travels between the Magic Kingdom, Polynesian and Grand Floridian hotels.
Captain Cook's was the counter service dining option that we used a lot, especially since we purchased the refillable resort mugs, I think they are a bargain, $12.49 for the mug and you can refill as many times as you want during your stay, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced tea or soda. The Poly also has 2 restaurants: Ohana, an all you can eat table service and Kona Cafe. We didn't spend that much time at the hotel, so I can't comment on the restaurants or pools, although the Volcano pool looked fantastic. Another perk of the Polynesian is the ability to watch from the beach, the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom as well as the nightly Electrical Water Pageant.
Would I return to the Polynesian? You bet, we're going back in February.
As a side note, we utilized the services of Disney's Magical Express from the airport to the hotel. I was a little worried since I was unfamiliar with the service but it was great. They send you luggage tags that you attach to your checked luggage, once you check in at your home airport, you don't have to deal with. You bypass baggage claim, Disney picks up your luggage and delivers it right to your room. You do need to pack a carryon with anything you would need upon arrival since it takes time for the luggage to reach your room. We also used the resort check in returning home and again, I can only say good things about this service.
