{loadposition inset1} Located off the shore of the Polynesian Village Resort, these over the water bungalows will have a private boardwalk to access each unit. They are about 1093 sq-ft in size with a 300 sq-ft deck that has views of the lagoon and castle. The deck is a … [Read more...] about Bora Bora Bungalows
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The Real Hawaii
Check out the real Hawaii As many of you know my love for the Polynesian started with a love for Hawaii. Going since I was a teen I always get drawn back to the feel that the islands bring. Sort of like always going back to the Polynesian for the way it makes me feel. The … [Read more...] about The Real Hawaii
2000s
The Resort in the New Millennium has been revitalized. The Polynesian has stuck to the original ideas laid out by Walt Disney and designers and artist Rolly Crump (who designed the Tiki Room and Marc Davis. Even with keeping with the original ideas the Polynesian works hard to … [Read more...] about 2000s
1990s
The 1990's was a decade of change to the resort and its philosophy. A leader in this change was the General Manager Clyde Min (GM from 1995-1999) along with some other key cast members Stephen Hoel, Mary Cooper, and Shelley Randazzo. As the resort got some help from our Hawaiian … [Read more...] about 1990s
1980s
The Polynesian in the 1980s would see it final growth but still hold on to that 70's look with an 80's twist. Most of the resort would still look the same but the rooms would change. The Longhouse exteriors would have their wood siding painted over giving the resort a different … [Read more...] about 1980s
1970s
The Polynesian has gone through some changes since it first opened so lets take a look at how it has changed since 1971. The Polynesian opened on October 1, 1971 and it had 486 guest rooms (6 being suites) divided between eight guest longhouses across 39 acres. The original … [Read more...] about 1970s
First Years
Disney's Polynesian Village opened to enthusiastic visitors in late 1971. Visitors to the park that wanted to stay close to the action had two choices, the modern elegance of the Contemporary or the Tropical getaway of the Polynesian. The Polynesian staff and creators worked hard … [Read more...] about First Years
Aotearoa
Aotearoa is a favorite longhouse of many. On the one side is one of the best garden view areas on property with the monorail gliding over the top of it. On the other side is a mix of lagoon view and garden view rooms. The reason it is mixed is because some of the rooms have a … [Read more...] about Aotearoa
Fiji
Fiji is in a very nice location and you can't go wrong with the views on either side. You have rooms facing the Luau cove, beach and an angled view of the lagoon towards the Grand Floridian. On the other side you are right above the marina with a board walk between you and the … [Read more...] about Fiji
Hawaii
Hawaii longhouse (Club Level rooms only) is in one of the best locations. You have the beach very close to the lagoon view side of the building and the East pool next to the garden view rooms. The Volcano pool is at the end of the longhouse and the boat dock and Great Ceremonial … [Read more...] about Hawaii
Niue
Niue is a great location if you want to be close to most of the activities at the resort. It is the smallest longhouse and is the only 2 story longhouse. The Great Ceremonial House is right next to it and there is a pool on each side. Since they contructed the Volcano pool in … [Read more...] about Niue
Pago Pago Deluxe Studios
{loadposition inset1} Pago Pago Deluxe Studios This longhouse will have Disney Vacation Club Deluxe Studios with Standard views. Pros This longhouse is right next to the path to the Transportation and Ticket Center You have a parking … [Read more...] about Pago Pago Deluxe Studios
