Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Inspired by historic Saratoga Springs—a late-1800s’ New York retreat famous for its spas and horse racing—this charming, Victorian-style Resort hotel is nestled between rolling golf course greens and the shimmering Lake Buena Vista. Delight in stately Studios and multi-bedroom Villas, dazzling pools and a spa.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Walk

  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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Boat service to Disney Springs is the most convenient of any resort
• Largest Disney Vacation Club property with extensive room variety
• Treehouse Villas offer a unique and secluded resort experience
• Congress Park section has rooms literally adjacent to Disney Springs
• Full spa and fitness center on property

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Very large resort with extremely long walks between some sections
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash booking options
• Dated theming compared to newer Disney resorts
• Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat and walk options limited to Disney Springs
• Pool complex is spread out, with multiple smaller pools instead of one standout

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

  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

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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

  View menu

• 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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Backstretch Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale's Café at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• On the Rocks Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• The Artist's Palette

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Paddock Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• The Turf Club Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• The Turf Club Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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