Disney's Beach Club Resort vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Beach Club Resort

A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.

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 Beach Club Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Walk

  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

Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
• Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
• Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
• Charming New England seaside theming
• Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area

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 Beach Club Resort

• One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
• No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
• Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
• Pool area can get very crowded during peak season

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 Beach Club Resort

• Beach Club Marketplace

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Cape May Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  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 Beach Club Resort

• Beach Club "Resort View" or AoA Nemo Suites?
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Beach Club Honest Opinion : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Beach Club Resort and The Boardwalk : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Contemporary or Beach Club? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Have other people had bad experiences with Beach Club?
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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

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