Poly: Island tower PENTHOUSE or BUNGALOW??

[XoxoAmy]

Please help me decide!

We are hosting a small (!) gathering for 15 friends after the Marathon in January, at the Polynesian. I now have a choice between a 2 bedroom penthouse (preferred view - not the TP view) in the new Island Tower, or a Bungalow. Which would you pick for hosting 15 adults for cocktails and some food? I know most people have not seen the penthouse room yet - see video link below. It appears that the penthouse may be a bit larger in the living area than the Bungalow, but the Bungalow is impressive in it's own right. The Bungalow view is definitely more impressive. BUT, we are doing a fireworks cruise, so I don't need the fireworks view from the Bungalow. (There's only 4 of us sleeping in the room so we will clearly fit in either room - that's not a factor)

Here is a good video of the penthouse (this is the preferred view we have too - which isn't great with the parking lot and the construction currently)

Here is a good video of the bungalow (skip ahead to the living area):

Would love all opinions to help us decide! Thanks!!

 

[TCRAIG]

I voted penthouse cause with 15 people - I’d want more bathroom options…

 

[Dave006]

The 2 bedroom penthouse has the most open space available when including the balcony space for a group of 15 Adults. The Bungalows have a lot of broken up space even when including the front balcony and to balcony overlook the Seven Seas Lagoon. Here are the floor plans that you can scroll through and it is quite clear the 2 bedroom penthouse has the most open space vs the bungalow.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/florida/polynesian-villas-bungalows/points-rooms

Dave

 

[Marthasor]

I once attended a party of at least 15 people in a Poly bungalow and it felt a bit crowded. I would opt for the penthouse.