Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A deluxe safari-style resort where guest rooms and public spaces overlook savannas with African wildlife.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

A deluxe South Seas resort on Seven Seas Lagoon with monorail access, beach views, and a mix of standard rooms, villas, and bungalows.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Savanna views with real African animals from room balconies
• Unrivaled cultural and thematic authenticity among Disney resorts
• Outstanding dining lineup including Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa
• Largest African art collection in the United States on display
• Priced below most other Deluxe resorts for the quality offered

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Stunning South Pacific tropical theming throughout
• Iconic Trader Sam's Grog Grotto tiki bar on property
• Beach and marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon
• Great Ceremonial House with Captain Cook's quick service dining

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus-only transportation to all parks, no monorail or boat options
• Feeling of isolation from other parks besides Animal Kingdom
• Hallways are extremely long, far walks from room to lobby
• Animals are not always visible from savanna view rooms
• Room construction noise may be ongoing during renovation periods

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• Among the most expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Island Tower DVC addition is polarizing and breaks original theming
• Long Great Ceremonial House corridors can make navigation confusing
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Lava Pool waterslide removed in recent renovation, not replaced

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

  Quick Service

  African

  snack

  View menu

• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

  View menu

• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• 'Ohana

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Barefoot Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  breakfast

  View menu

• Capt. Cook's

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale's Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Quick Service Kiosk

  lunch

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Kona Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Café To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Island

  Table Service

  American, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Oasis Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Pineapple Lanai

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Tambu Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Animal Kingdom Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit
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• Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian
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• Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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