Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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 Wilderness Lodge

A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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 Wilderness Lodge

• 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 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 Wilderness Lodge

• Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
• Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
• Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
• Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
• Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle

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 Wilderness Lodge

• No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
• Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
• Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
• Some rooms lack balconies

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

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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 Wilderness Lodge

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Roaring Fork

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Territory Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Whispering Canyon Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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