Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

The smaller Port Orleans property, themed to the New Orleans French Quarter and connected to Disney Springs by Sassagoula River boats.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Bus

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

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts
• Beautiful New Orleans French Quarter theming and ambiance
• Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
• Doubloon Lagoon pool with sea serpent waterslide
• Beignets at Scat Cat's Club are a beloved resort treat

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Smaller food court compared to Riverside, limited dining options
• No table service restaurant on site
• Bus-only access to theme parks; boat service only runs to Disney Springs
• Smaller pool area compared to Riverside which has multiple pools
• Can feel quieter and lower-energy compared to other resorts

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• 'Ohana

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  breakfast · dinner

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• Barefoot Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  breakfast

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• Capt. Cook's

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast

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• Chip 'n' Dale's Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Quick Service Kiosk

  lunch

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

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

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• Kona Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Kona Café To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  lunch · dinner

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• Kona Island

  Table Service

  American, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Oasis Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Pineapple Lanai

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• 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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Mardi Grogs

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

  Quick Service

  American, Cajun/Creole

  breakfast

  View menu

• Scat Cat's Club - Café

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Scat Cat's Club - Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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