Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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 Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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 Yacht Club Resort

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• 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 Yacht Club Resort

• Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
• Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
• Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
• More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
• Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

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 Yacht Club Resort

• Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
• Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
• Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
• No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
• Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as 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

  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

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• 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 Yacht Club Resort

• Ale & Compass Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Ale & Compass Restaurant

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Crew's Cup Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Martha's Vineyard

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• The Market at Ale & Compass

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Yachtsman Steakhouse

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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• Yacht Club Exterior Work : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Yacht Club or Beach Club : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Yacht club pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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