Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Photo: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Pop Century Resort

Photo: Lester Shalloway
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Polynesian Village

Deluxe

Pop Century

Value

Area

Polynesian Village

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Pop Century

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Transportation

Polynesian Village

Monorail, Boat, Bus

Pop Century

Skyliner, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Polynesian Village

5 restaurants

Pop Century

None

Quick-Service Dining

Polynesian Village

11 locations

Pop Century

2 locations

Pool Amenities

Polynesian Village

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

Pop Century

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Polynesian Village

Yes

Pop Century

No

Top Highlight

Polynesian Village

Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Pop Century

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Overview

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 Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

Amenities

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

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities

Transportation

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

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

Pros

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
  • Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
  • Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
  • Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

Cons

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
  • No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
  • Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
  • Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
  • No table service restaurant on property

On-Site Dining

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Petals Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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