Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Walt Disney World Dolphin

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.

Walt Disney World Dolphin

A large Marriott-operated convention resort on Crescent Lake with Disney benefits and direct access to the Epcot-area walkway network.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World Dolphin

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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, 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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Can be booked with Marriott/SPG hotel points for potentially free nights
• Crescent Lake location with boat service and BoardWalk access
• Shula's Steakhouse and Il Mulino are top-tier dining options on property
• Often cheaper than equivalent Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Not a Disney-owned resort, so no Early Entry or advance booking perks
• Resort and parking fees are high in addition to the nightly rate
• Dated exterior design with the iconic dolphin statues divides opinion
• Rooms were historically smaller and less updated than Disney Deluxes
• Bus service to non-walkable parks is less reliable than Disney buses

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

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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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Bourbon Steak - A Michael Mina Restaurant

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  dinner

  View menu

• Bourbon Steak Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  snack

  View menu

• Cabana Bar and Beach Club

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Fuel

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Phins

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Rosa Mexicano

  Table Service

  Mexican

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Rosa Mexicano Lounge

  Quick Service

  Mexican

  snack

  View menu

• The Fountain

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Todd English's bluezoo

  Table Service

  Seafood

  dinner

  View menu

• Todd English's bluezoo Lounge

  Quick Service

  Seafood

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit
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• Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian
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• New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Dolphin or Swan : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Dolphin Resort and Upgrades : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Walt Disney World Dolphin : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Fees & Card Holds
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