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Location
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Magic Kingdom Park Area Resort
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Category
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Deluxe Resort
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Theme
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The islands of Polynesia welcome you. Relax in the lush tropical beauty. One of the oldest, and perhaps the most popular of all the Disney Resorts. When you visit here you will understand the spirit of Aloha.
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Central Building
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The Great Ceremonial House has Registration, dining and shopping.
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Resort Layout
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Guest rooms are spread across eleven longhouses: Tonga, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tuvalu, Hawaii, Samoa, Niue, Rarotonga, Tokelau, Tahiti, and Rapa Nui.
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Facts & History
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Opening Year
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1971 |
| History |
One of the original three resorts to open with the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. It was a much smaller resort, with only eight longhouses housing 492 guest rooms. There was one pool (that has since been totally remodeled) and the Luau was on a little stage by the beach. In 1978 a ninth longhouse was built along with a second pool (today's 'Quiet' pool) and Tangaroa Terrace (today has The Neverland Club). A final expansion in 1985 filled in that last area to the East next to the Ticket & Transportation Center. The resort has seen many changes in decor and services - but still remains a tropical oasis along the Southern shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon. For more information, please visit Widen Your World. |
| Beginning in 2001, the Polynesian Resort began a major renovation to all it's facilities. The original Grotto pool was removed and replaced with the Nanea Volcano Pool. A water slide and the underwater Hawaiian music remain, but now there is a zero-entry from the beach. From 2004-2006 the Great Ceremonial House received renovation. New floor tile (stones actually), wall coverings, and decor updated and enhanced the South Seas feel. Pappette Bay Veranda and Coral Isle Cafe were remodeled into Ohana's and Kona Cafe respectively. The stores on the first floor were rearranged and condensed into Bou-Tiki. A Wyland Gallery was added and Captain Cooks received a much needed expansion. In 2006 the guests rooms were updated with modern amenities. |
| Originally called the Polynesian Village Resort until 1985. |
| Rooms renovated in 2006. |
| Design |
Designed by Welton Becket and Associates and constructed by US Steel Realty Development. Innovative for it's time, the primary structures of steel were built on site, while the rooms were built at another location. Once ready, the rooms were slide into place like drawers. Legend has it this was done so for future renovation the old rooms could be pulled out and new rooms slide in. While this is a nice idea, I have my doubts that this was the original plan seeing that they were firmly welded into place and natural settling and Florida's humidity would make it impossible to extract the rooms once in place. |
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Christmas is rather subdued here in the South Seas. Simple (yet tropically themed) garlands, wreaths and bunting decorate the ceiling and columns. A few small Christmas trees and a Gingerbread Polynesian Village can be found in the Great Ceremonial House. |
Types of rooms
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Garden
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409 Sq ft. 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, single or double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV, nightstand, daybed.
Accommodate 5 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Lagoon
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409 Sq ft. 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, single or double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV, nightstand, daybed.
Accommodate 5 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Magic Kingdom
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409 Sq ft. 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, single or double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV, nightstand, daybed.
Accommodate 5 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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King Kamehameha - standard
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409 Sq ft. Club level room. 2 Queen, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV/DVD, nightstand, and daybed. Concierge amenities available.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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King Kamehameha – Garden King
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409 Sq ft. Club level room. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV/DVD, nightstand, and daybed. Concierge amenities available.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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King Kamehameha – Lagoon King
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409 Sq ft. Club level room. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with plasma TV/DVD, nightstand, and daybed. Concierge amenities available.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Suites
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Suites available. Inquire for information
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Handicapped
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Sq ft. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, easy chair, desk with chair, dresser with TV, nightstand, and daybed. Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Additional fee for each person over 2 people per room. No charge for children under 17 staying with adults.
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All Disney resorts are smoke free. Smoking allowed in designated locations.
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Interior Hallways |
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The older buildings do not have balconies on the second floor – if this is a factor, be sure to request it. All other rooms have private balconies or patios.
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Room amenities
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Mini-refrigerator, Hair dryer, in-wall safe, coffee maker & coffee/tea packets, refrigerator, TV with limited cable, alarm clock radio, iron & board, phone with voicemail and ceiling fan. Newspaper on weekdays.
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| Club Level amenities include Club Level check in & assistance 7:00am-10:00pm; Secured key access to club level; nightly turndown service, upgraded bathroom toiletries, free fax service, 2 adult bathrobes, Refreshments in Concierge Lounge, library of Disney movies at Concierge desk. |
| Microwave available by request. |
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Crib and bed boards/rails available by request
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Complimentary WiFi
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Registration
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Check in
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room guaranteed by 3:00pm
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Check out
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by 11:00am
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Late check out
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can be requested the night before check-out
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Early arrival
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Be sure to Check-in at the Registration desk upon arrival, the room may be ready early, or at the very least they'll give a phone number you can call from any house phone in WDW to get you're room number - therefore you don’t have to go back to the registration desk.
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Express Check out
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Upon arrival you can leave a credit card on your room account. It can then be used to make charges to your room during your stay. And then, the morning you leave, an itemized bill will be on your door handle. If there are any problems, then you can contact the Front Desk - otherwise you're all set and can leave without going back to Registration.
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Magical Express
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For those of you flying into Orlando Intl Airport, Disney is making it even easier to get to their World. You’re given special tags to put on your luggage. Then when you arrive in Orlando, just get on the Magical Express bus – they’ll take you to your resort to check in. You go off and have fun, and you’re bags show up in your room later that day. Before your departure, you'll get a letter saying when you should be at the lobby to check your bags and catch your bus to the airport.
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What you get at check in
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Resort Map: shows Polynesian Resort
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Resort ‘newsletter’, Island Palm Press, includes dining, shopping, and recreation info for the resort. Also has other important resort information and phone numbers.
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"Your Guide to the Magic" with dining, shopping, recreation and WDW property map
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WDW Theme Park times Guide
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Key to the World -- your room key not only opens your room, but is also your early entry ID, charge-to-room card, and perhaps your theme park ticket – Don’t Loose It
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If you drove, then you’ll get a parking pass – use it or your room key to park for free at the theme parks, and also to get through the security gate back at your resort.
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What to ask for
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Wild About Safety coloring book for kids (or big kids)
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Theme Park maps
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Any special activities at the resort, or kids activities
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Resort amenities
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Lobby Concierge
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your source for tickets, dining priority seating, dinner shows, recreation reservations, fishing or fireworks cruises, and other information
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Business Services
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fax and limited services available at front desk
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Bell Services
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Valet, luggage service, taxi & limo
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Valet Parking
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Available for a daily fee.
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Airline Check-in
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On the day of your flight you can print out your boarding passes for select airlines. Located inside Registration lobby.
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Laundry
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Guest Laundry located by Neverland Club. Laundry services also available for pick-up/drop-off in your room.
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Fitness Center
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Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club. Located along walkway to Grand Floridian. No additional fee for Polynesian Guests
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Salon
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Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club. Spa treatments. Located along walkway to Grand Floridian.
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Child Care
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Neverland Club available from 4:00pm-midnight. Located near Bus Stop. Call 407-939-3463for reservations.
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Misc Services
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ATM & postal box are located inside Lobby. Stamps available for sale in BonTiki.
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Wifi
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Complimentary.
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Ice & Vending Machines
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Located near the elevators in each building.
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Wheelchair rental
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As a guest of the resort, you can request a length-of-stay wheelchair rental. A refundable deposit is given at Lobby Concierge and you are given use of a push-style wheelchair for the length of your stay. Available on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Recreation
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Pools
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Nanea Volcano Pool – slide and zero-entry pool. Hawaiian music plays underwater. Kiddie pool.
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Quiet Pool located next to Tokelau
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Towels available at both pools
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| Life jackets available free of charge. Located at Nanea Volcano Pool. |
| Beach |
There is no swimming in Seven Seas Lagoon
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Hammocks on beaches
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Arcade
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Mona Mickey’s Fun Hut located in Great Ceremonial House by Captain Cooks
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Rentals & Sports
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Mikala Canoe Club -
Power boats
Sail boats
Surrey bikes
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Vollyball on beaches
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Fishing – inquire at Mikala Canoe Club
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Playground
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Not available at this resort.
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Jogging trails
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Lead along shore to the Grand Floridian and Ticket & Transportation Center. Inquire at Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club.
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Children’s activities
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By Nanea Volcano Pool, ask marina staff. Also inside the Lobby, where Disney cartoons are playing.
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Hair wraps
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Located by Nanea Volcano Pool
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Caricature artist/ pressed penny machines
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Located inside Great Ceremonial House
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Disney cartoons
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Playing in Great Ceremonial House, first floor
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Other Entertainment
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Island Guides – located by main entrance. Fluent in Polynesian history and culture. They welcome you when you arrive at the resort. They can also help you find you way.
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The Electrical Water Pageant is off the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon at 9pm nightly. When Magic Kingdom fireworks are at 9pm, there is no music for the Water Pageant.
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Sunset Point is a romantic spot to watch fireworks from.
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Dining
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Kona Café
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Table Service, Asian and Polynesian flavors. Located on 2nd floor Great Ceremonial House.
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Breakfast 7:30-11:15,
Lunch 12-2:45
Dinner 5-9:45
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Kona Island Coffee and Sushi Bar
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Counter service. During the day it’s a Coffee bar, at night Sushi. Also a selection of pastries in the morning.
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Coffee 6:30am-8:00pm
Sushi
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‘Ohana
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Family style dining. Character breakfast. Located on 2nd Floor Great Ceremonial House
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Breakfast 7:30-10:45
Dinner 5-9:45
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Tambu Lounge
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Full service Bar. Located by ‘Ohana on 2nd floor Great Ceremonial House.
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5:00pm-10:00pm
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Barefoot Pool Bar
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Full service bar. Located by Nanea Volcano Pool.
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12:00pm-dusk.
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Captain Cook’s Snack Company
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Counter service. 24 hr dining. Fast food, Flatbreads, deserts. Located on 1st floor Great Ceremonial House
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Breakfast 6:30am-10:30am
Lunch/dinner 10:30am-11:00pm
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Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Luau Cove
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Dinner Luau show. Presented twice nightly, weather permitting.. Located at Luau Cove. Reservations highly recommended!
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5:15pm & 8:00pm
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Room-service
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Full selection of entrees, deserts and beverages.
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Breakfast 6:30am-11:30am
Lunch/Dinner 11:30am-midnight
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Refillable Mug
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Available for purchase and use at Captain Cooks
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Shopping
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Bou-Tiki
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Resort wear & Polynesian logo merchandise for all ages. Located on 1st floor of Great Ceremonial House
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Trader Jack’s
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All the standard WDW souvenirs and nick-nacks. Located on 2nd floor Great Ceremonial House
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Samoa Snacks
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Sundries, film, publications, snacks and some kitchen wares. Located on 2nd floor of Great Ceremonial House
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Wyland Galleries of Florida
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Artwork and sculpture from Wyland and other marine artists. Located on 1st floor Great Ceremonial House
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Package Pick-up
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Packages sent to the resort from the Theme Parks can be picked up at Bou-Tiki.
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Transportation
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Monorail
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Monorail stop located on 2nd floor Great Ceremonial House.
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Stops are Grand Floridian, Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Ticket & Transportation Center (TTC) and back to Polynesian
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To get to Epcot, take this monorail to the TTC, and transfer to the Epcot monorail. Or walk to the TTC to catch the Epcot monorail.
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Buses
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Bus stop is located outside near the Neverland Club.
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Bus transportation for Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Water Parks and Downtown Disney.
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Boat
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Dock located past Maliki Canoe Club Marina.
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Boat transportation is available to the Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom
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Walkway
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Walkway to the Grand Floridian follows along the shore. A Walkway also goes over to the TTC.
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Pros
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The Polynesian and Contemporary have the largest standard rooms at WDW.
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This is perhaps the most popular resort at WDW. The relaxed, tropical atmosphere provides a needed respite from a hectic day in the park. The warm tones bring a sense of calm. And the Cast have embraced the spirit of Aloha.
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The Monorail! Always a winner.
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Easy walk to the TTC for the Epcot Monorail – or even the ferry boat to Magic Kingdom.
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Cons
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Since it’s so popular it demands quite the price – passholders do not get discounts here.
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Other info
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Address & phone
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1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Main: (407) 824-2000
Fax: (407) 824-3174
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