Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Polynesian Village | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Monorail, Boat, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 5 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 11 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool, Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano, Hot Tub, Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area) | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | No |
| Top Highlight | Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Polynesian Village
DeluxeJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Polynesian Village
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Polynesian Village
Monorail, Boat, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Polynesian Village
5 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Polynesian Village
11 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool 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
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Polynesian Village
YesJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Polynesian Village
Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOTJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
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
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Monorail
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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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
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'Ohana
Table ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
breakfast · dinner
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Barefoot Pool Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill
Quick ServicePolynesian
breakfast
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Capt. Cook's
Quick ServiceAmerican, Seafood
breakfast
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Chip 'n' Dale's Deli
Quick ServiceAmerican, Quick Service Kiosk
lunch
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Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch
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Kona Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Kona Café To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican, Seafood
lunch · dinner
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Kona Island
Table ServiceAmerican, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Oasis Bar & Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Pineapple Lanai
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Tambu Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
snack
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Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
Quick ServicePolynesian
snack
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Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace
Table ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
dinner
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Wailulu Bar & Grill
Table ServicePolynesian
lunch · dinner
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Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServicePolynesian
lunch · dinner
View menu
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
- First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian r/WaltDisneyWorld
- New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
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