Walt Disney World Resort of the Month
September 2002
Disney's Polynesian Resort

1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 824-2000

Polynesian Resort Facts
Opening Date: October 1, 1971
Category: Deluxe
Rooms: 853

Levels: Guest accommodations buildings have 2 or 3 levels.

The Polynesian is one of three resorts (the Contemporary and Fort Wilderness are the others) that opened along with the Magic Kingdom to make up the original Walt Disney World complex.

Room Categories: Standard garden (any view except lagoon) and lagoon view (faces the Seven Seas Lagoon and/or the Magic Kingdom); concierge garden and lagoon view; concierge suites.

The Polynesian is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. The Magic Kingdom is the closest theme park. River Country (currently closed) is the closest water park. Room tax is 11%.

Transportation to Disney Attractions: The Polynesian is on the Magic Kingdom monorail line. The resort monorail runs to the Magic Kingdom and to the Transportation and Ticket Center for transfer to the Epcot monorail. The Transportation and Ticket Center is within walking distance for easier access to the Epcot monorail.

A motor launch, which also stops at the Grand Floridian, is available to the Magic Kingdom.

Disney buses are available to all other destinations. The Polynesian bus stop is located in front of the Great Ceremonial House. The bus route is shared with the Contemporary and the Grand Floridian. Buses can also be boarded for MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Fort Wilderness at the Transportation and Ticket Center.

GUIDE TO THE GREAT CEREMONIAL HOUSE

The Polynesian's main building is called the Great Ceremonial House, and is designed to resemble a Tahitian royal assembly lodge.

The 2 1/2 story atrium is decorated with more than 70 varieties of tropical plants and a lava rock waterfall. After checking in, guests will be greeted by the Island Guide staff and presented with a lei (a flower necklace), then driven to their room on a cart.

Six shops offer a variety of goods. On the first floor, you'll find apparel shops for men (Robin Crusoe's) and women (Polynesian Princess), as well as Maui Mickey's apparel store.

There is also a new Wyland Galleries store. On the second floor are News from Polynesia, Trader Jack's character and souvenir shop and Samoa Snacks, for snacks, beverages and gifts.

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