Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Photo: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
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At a Glance

Tier

Polynesian Village

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Polynesian Village

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Polynesian Village

Monorail, Boat, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Polynesian Village

5 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Polynesian Village

11 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

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)

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Polynesian Village

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Polynesian Village

Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

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.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
  • Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
  • Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
  • Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
  • Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
  • No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
  • Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
  • Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
  • Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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