Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.

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 Contemporary Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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 Contemporary Resort

• Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
• Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
• Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
• Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
• Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection

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 Contemporary Resort

• One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
• Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
• Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
• Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times

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 Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

  Table Service

  American, Seafood, Sushi

  dinner

  View menu

• Chef Mickey's

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Contempo Café

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Contemporary Grounds

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  dinner

  View menu

• Cove Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Outer Rim

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 Lounge

  Quick Service

  Steakhouse, American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Sand 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

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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