I agree! The GF has some awesome views, but the Poly is just so relaxing with the tropical surroundings that I don't think there's a bad view anywhere.
Sounds amazing!!! Have a magical trip!!
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.Sometimes I think Poly's views are so great because they include looking at the GF!
.I woke up this morning and said, heck why not, let's extend our time at Poly for our October trip and add another day...
the little girl in me that hasn't stayed at Poly since I was 8 is SO FREAKIN EXCITED
Wow! What a special trip you have planned. I think this is one of the most fun ideas I've heard of here on the Dis!
It's going to be an INCREDIBLE vacation!
Sounds like an amazing trip! Have a great time
Thank you so much. We have 2 duffle bags packed worth of the daily surprises. I am so glad that her friends are as excited as us.
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You're welcome! I think everyone's going to have a great time, especially your DD! Hope you will report back after your trip to let us know how everything went
I asked this on tikimans Facebook page, and this is the photo he gave me with recent prices.
Happy birthday!! I spent my 40th at Disney in November.
The Polynesian Village Resort’s guestrooms are located in eight longhouses, with Disney Vacation Club guests accommodated in three additional longhouses and 20 bungalows (more information on the Polynesian Village Villas and Bungalows can be found in post 14)
The resort longhouses are scattered amongst the Polynesian’s lush tropical landscaping along torch-lit pathways with themed music playing softly in the background.
Standard rooms are found in Rarotonga, Niue, Samoa, Aotearoa, Figi and Tuvalu. Club level rooms are located in Hawaii Longhouse and suites in Tonga.
Standard rooms can be booked in three different categories:
Standard view: with views of the gardens, pools, marina, or monorail
Lagoon view: with views of the Seven Seas Lagoon
Theme park view: with views of the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon
(the main difference between Lagoon view and Theme park view is the latter provides an unobstructed view of the Cinderella castle)
Club level rooms are available with garden, lagoon or theme park view.
Longhouse Details:
All (non-suite) resort rooms are just over 400 square feet in size and feature:
With the resort (non DVC) longhouses, patios and balconies are only available on first and third floor. Rooms located on the second floor of each longhouse do not feature balconies, but rather a sliding door with a railing that does not allow outside access.
- Two queen-size beds or one king-size bed
- Day Bed
- Small table
- Chair
- Ceiling fan
- Bathroom with two sinks
- High Speed Internet access
- Cable TV, includes Disney information channels
- In-room safe
- Voice mail
- Hair Dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- iHome Alarm clock
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave (on request)
- Pack n Play (on request)
- Bed boards (on request)
- Bed rails (on request)
- All rooms are non-smoking
- Disabled accessible rooms are available
Sitting the furthest west on the Polynesian Resort grounds by Luau Cove, Aotearoa offers views of the resort grounds and the Seven Seas Lagoon to the North. Guest rooms on the south side of the longhouse overlook the resort gardens, with several featuring a view of the monorail. Aotearoa is a short walk to the Great Ceremonial House and is one of the longhouses closest to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Aotearoa is the furthest building from the Transportation and Ticket Center. There is a rarely used beach just to the north of the building that provides a nice spot for quiet relaxation.
Number of Rooms: 86
Available Views: standard, lagoon, theme park
Closest to: Luau Cove, marina, Great Ceremonial House
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: no
Aotearoa view, lagoon (north) side (ppony photo)
Sitting north of Aotearoa, and to the east of Luau Cove, Fiji offers convenience of location and great views. The eastern side of the building sits along the marina and features views of the marina, some limited views of the lagoon and Contemporary Resort, and the back side of the Lava Pool. The western side of the building faces Luau Cove and the quiet western Polynesian beach. Fiji is close to the Great Ceremonial House, one of the closet buildings to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, but one of the furthest from the Transportation and Ticket Center.
Number of Rooms: 66
Available Views: standard
Closest to: Luau Cove, marina, Great Ceremonial House
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: yes
Figi view Luau cove (west) side (BreezysMom photo)
Figi view marina (east) side (BreezysMom photos)
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All rooms in the Hawaii Longhouse belong to the King Kamehameha Club and offer all of the amenities detailed in post 7. Hawaii sits on the main Polynesian beach of the Seven Seas Lagoon and is convenient to the beach, both the Lava and Oasis pools and the marina.
Number of Rooms: 102
Available Views: garden, lagoon, theme park
Closest to: beach, Oasis Pool, Lava Pool, marina
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: no
Hawaii garden view (Breezysmom photos)
Hawaii lagoon & theme park view (pre Bungalow construction)
Niue is the smallest of the Polynesian Village's longhouses and is nestled in between Samoa to the north and Rarotonga to the south. Niue is very close to the Great Ceremonial House and the Oasis Pool and convenient to the marina and Lava Pool. Niue is the only longhouse on the property without an elevator and is only two stories tall. Guests can access the 2nd floor via the elevator in Rarotonga with a short walk across the bridge between buildings or via the stairs in Niue.
Number of Rooms: 22
Available Views: standard
Closest to: Great Ceremonial House, Oasis Pool, Lava Pool
Accessible Rooms: yes
King size beds available: yes
Niue view (Toddd photo)
On the south end of the resort, between the monorail and Oasis Pool sits Rarotonga. Rarotonga is directly beside the Great Ceremonial House and Oasis Pool, and is close to the bus stop and Lilo’s Playhouse childcare center.
Number of Rooms: 89
Available Views: standard
Closest to: Great Ceremonial House, Lilo’s Playhouse, bus stop, main parking, Oasis Pool
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: yes
Rarotonga view monorail (south) side (woodleygrrl photo)
Sitting between Niue and Hawaii, the Lava and Oasis Pools, Samoa is one of the most popular longhouses at the Polynesian Village Resort. Guest rooms face either of the two pools. Samoa is also just a short walk to the Great Ceremonial House.
Number of Rooms: 54
Available Views: standard
Closest to: Great Ceremonial House, Oasis Pool, Lava Pool, beach, marina
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: yes
Samoa view Lava Pool side (sersee05 & J.C.&Ali'sMom photos)
Tuvalu is located on the water’s edge to the west of the marina, with just a narrow strip of garden between the longhouse and the Seven Seas Lagoon. Tuvalu is convenient to Luau Cove, a quiet beach to its west, the marina and the Great Ceremonial House.
Number of Rooms: 54
Available Views: standard, lagoon, theme park
Closest to: Luau Cove, marina, Great Ceremonial House
Accessible Rooms: no
King sized beds available: no
Tuvalu view theme park view
