Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Photo: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Art of Animation

Value

Polynesian Village

Deluxe

Area

Art of Animation

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Polynesian Village

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Art of Animation

Skyliner, Bus

Polynesian Village

Monorail, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Art of Animation

None

Polynesian Village

5 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Art of Animation

2 locations

Polynesian Village

11 locations

Pool Amenities

Art of Animation

Pool

Polynesian Village

Pool, Quiet Pool, Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano, Hot Tub, Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area)

Extended Evening Hours

Art of Animation

No

Polynesian Village

Yes

Top Highlight

Art of Animation

Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Polynesian Village

Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Overview

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.

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.

Amenities

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • interactive water play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Marina
  • Jogging Trail
  • Quiet Pool
  • Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano
  • Hot Tub
  • Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area)
  • Arcade

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gift Shop

Transportation

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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

Pros

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
  • Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
  • Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
  • Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World

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

Cons

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
  • Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
  • Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
  • No table service restaurant on property
  • Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections

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

On-Site Dining

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Landscape of Flavors

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

  • The Drop Off Pool Bar

    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

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