Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan

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 Swan

A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World Swan

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 Swan

• 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 Swan

• Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin
• Marriott Bonvoy points eligible for stays and redemptions
• Access to Dolphin's extensive dining and amenities via shared complex
• Swan Reserve and Swan combined offer over 2,000 rooms in the complex
• Competitively priced relative to Disney-owned Deluxe resorts nearby

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 Swan

• No Disney on-site Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
• Resort fees and parking fees add significantly to the nightly rate
• Shared amenities with Dolphin mean crowded pools during peak times
• Design is less Disney-immersive than Disney-owned resorts
• Limited transportation compared to monorail or Skyliner 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

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• 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 Swan

• Chill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Garden Grove

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Il Mulino

  Table Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Il Mulino Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Java

  Quick Service

  Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Kimonos

  Table Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  dinner · snack

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• Kimonos Lounge

  Quick Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  snack

  View menu

• Splash Pool Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Walt Disney World Swan

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Walt Disney World Swan

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