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Polynesian Resort Motto: Aiita Peatea (which means “There will be another day tomorrow, just like today.”)
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was one of the original Walt Disney World resorts, opening on October 1, 1971. The Grand opening ceremony was on the beach on October 24, 1971. Earlier that day, the Contemporary had its dedication speech by Bob Hope. During the grand opening, the Polynesian put on a stage show featuring hula dancers, fire eaters, and Hawaiian music. Down to this day you can still see a Polynesian show, thought during the years the presentation has seen a number of revisions and name changes. In the 1980s the “Village” portion of the name was dropped, leaving the resort as Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
Update, May 2014, "One of the most iconic Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, will undergo a complete re-imagining! The sweeping renovation includes a new food & beverage experience – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – and the resort hotel is returning to its original, 1971 opening day name: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was one of the original Walt Disney World resorts, opening on October 1, 1971. The Grand opening ceremony was on the beach on October 24, 1971. Earlier that day, the Contemporary had its dedication speech by Bob Hope. During the grand opening, the Polynesian put on a stage show featuring hula dancers, fire eaters, and Hawaiian music. Down to this day you can still see a Polynesian show, thought during the years the presentation has seen a number of revisions and name changes. In the 1980s the “Village” portion of the name was dropped, leaving the resort as Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
Update, May 2014, "One of the most iconic Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, will undergo a complete re-imagining! The sweeping renovation includes a new food & beverage experience – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – and the resort hotel is returning to its original, 1971 opening day name: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Disney’s Polynesian Resort is an 847-room resort located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon. It is situated directly south, and two monorail stops, from the Magic Kingdom. The Polynesian occupies 39 acres and is styled as a South Pacific paradise, complete with beaches, tropical landscaping, waterfalls, and bamboo tiki torches. The Great Ceremonial House is the center of the resort, serving as both lobby and focal point of the area. The Polynesian is a Disney Deluxe Resort, but the atmosphere is very casual and family-oriented.
There is a short program to welcome the night at the Polynesian, call the torch lighting ceremony. It features an authentic Polynesian dancer who does a traditional fire-knife dance, and lights the torches leading into the Great Ceremonial House. A Polynesian entertainer is also on hand to perform chants and authentic drumming. It is present each evening, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6 p.m.
There is a short program to welcome the night at the Polynesian, call the torch lighting ceremony. It features an authentic Polynesian dancer who does a traditional fire-knife dance, and lights the torches leading into the Great Ceremonial House. A Polynesian entertainer is also on hand to perform chants and authentic drumming. It is present each evening, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6 p.m.
What are rooms like at the Polynesian? Polynesian rooms are located in one of 11 different buildings called longhouses. Each one is either 2- or 3-stories high. All rooms are accessed through interior hallways. A standard room at the Polynesian includes two queen-size beds, a day bed, an armoire, a very small table, and two chairs. Typical rooms are 415-476 square feet and have a maximum occupancy of 5 persons, plus one child under the age of 3. All rooms come equipped with an iron, ironing board, small refrigerator, Disney sundries (soap, shampoo), coffee maker, safe, Ipod dock and a hair dryer. Free WiFi. You may request a crib when checking in, or touch the Housekeeping button on your room phone. Housekeeping can also provide you with a high chair, a playpen, bed rails, and other things you might need for little ones.
In 2013 some room in the longhouse will have King size beds. Suites are located exclusively in the Tonga longhouse. They can accommodate between four and nine people.
In 2013 some room in the longhouse will have King size beds. Suites are located exclusively in the Tonga longhouse. They can accommodate between four and nine people.
Room Views options Lagoon views offer a view of Seven Sea Lagoon. Theme park view offers an unobstructed view of the Magic Kingdom
Standard View rooms feature views of the Polynesian’s tropical landscaping and walkways. Views of the marina or of the pool are included in the standard category. Standard view rooms may also face the parking lot. Request can be made when reservations are made, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Standard View rooms feature views of the Polynesian’s tropical landscaping and walkways. Views of the marina or of the pool are included in the standard category. Standard view rooms may also face the parking lot. Request can be made when reservations are made, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Advantages and disadvantages of each longhouses On October 28, 1999, the names of the longhouse at the resort when through a name change, the description of the longhouses below also include their previous names. The original names of the longhouses included words that were imaginary and words that did not represent actual places. The new names all represent real Polynesian islands. The names were rearranged so that, if you take a map of Polynesia and a map of the Polynesian Resort, all the islands are roughly in their correct geographical position. In 2006, the Polynesian underwent an extensive rehab, longhouse by longhouse each was renovated. They are undergoing another renovation beginning January 2013.
Aotearoa (formerly Tahiti) This building is very close to the Great Ceremonial House, especially Captain Cook’s. It is also near Luau Cove, and you may be able to hear the sounds of the Luau. If you are trying to walk to the Transportation & Ticket Center, it can be a bit of a walk. Rooms on the northern side face the garden or the lagoon. Some rooms here face Cinderella Castle and the Grand Floridian. Rooms facing south overlook the gardens and the monorail, some looking at the road. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Aotearoa (formerly Tahiti) This building is very close to the Great Ceremonial House, especially Captain Cook’s. It is also near Luau Cove, and you may be able to hear the sounds of the Luau. If you are trying to walk to the Transportation & Ticket Center, it can be a bit of a walk. Rooms on the northern side face the garden or the lagoon. Some rooms here face Cinderella Castle and the Grand Floridian. Rooms facing south overlook the gardens and the monorail, some looking at the road. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Fiji (formely Fiji) This building is only a short walk away from the Great Ceremonial House. It is also close to the marina and Luau Cove, where the sounds of the show might be heard from your room. It is, however, a bit of a walk if you are headed to the Transportation & Ticket Center. Rooms on the eastern side overlook the marina and the Volcano. Rooms to the west overlook the gardens, and some overlook the beach. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Tuvalu (Formerly Samoa) Staying here, you are just a few minutes’ walk to the Great Ceremonial House, but it is the furthest building from the Transportation & Ticket Center. Rooms to the north are lagoon view rooms, most looking at the Magic Kingdom. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, with a few looking at the marina or beach. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Hawaii (formerly Tonga) This is the concierge building, and you must you your room key to enter the building. It has a great central location, just a minute or two from the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes from the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is centrally located to both the pools at the Polynesian. Rooms on the northern side are lagoon views, many of which look at Cinderella Castle. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some facing the quiet pool. There are no balconies on the second floor
Tuvalu (Formerly Samoa) Staying here, you are just a few minutes’ walk to the Great Ceremonial House, but it is the furthest building from the Transportation & Ticket Center. Rooms to the north are lagoon view rooms, most looking at the Magic Kingdom. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, with a few looking at the marina or beach. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Hawaii (formerly Tonga) This is the concierge building, and you must you your room key to enter the building. It has a great central location, just a minute or two from the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes from the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is centrally located to both the pools at the Polynesian. Rooms on the northern side are lagoon views, many of which look at Cinderella Castle. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some facing the quiet pool. There are no balconies on the second floor
Samoa (formerly Hawaii) This building is located directly between the two pools. IT is very convenient to the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes to the Transportation & Ticket Center. Rooms to the west face the volcano pool. Rooms to the eastern side overlook the gardens, many of them overlooking the quiet pool. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Niue (formerly Bora Bora) This is the smallest building at the Polynesian. It is directly next to the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes from the Transportation & Ticket Center. IT is a few steps walk from either of the pools. Rooms to the west overlook the stream that lead to the pool. Rooms on the east overlook the gardens. There is no elevator in the building, but there is a second floor walkway to Rarotonga, where there is an elevator. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Rarotonga (formerly Maui) This building is directly next to the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is also next to the arcade, laundry, and Never Land Club. The quiet pool is convenient, and it is just a few minutes away from the Volcano pool. Rooms on the northern side overlook the gardens, some with a view of the pool. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some looking at the monorail or the parking lot. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Tokelau (formerly Oahu) This building is centrally located to about everything. IT is just a short walk to the Great Ceremonial House, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and the Volcano pool It is directly next to the quiet pool, the arcade, the laundry, and the Never Land Club. All rooms overlook the gardens. Some rooms to the west overlook the quiet pool. A handful of rooms on the northern end overlook the lagoon, but none face Cinderella Castle. There are balconies on all the floors. Some rooms have rool in showers.
Tahiti (formerly Moorea) This building is right next door to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is a bit of a walk back to the Great Ceremonial House. It is a short walk to the quiet pool, but at bit of a longer walk to the Volcano pool. Rooms to the north are lagoon views. Some look at Cinderella Castle. Because of the trees, other rooms only look at the Grand Floridian, Space Mountain, Wilderness Lodge, the Contemporary, or the Transportation & Ticket Center. All rooms to the south overlook the gardens. There are balconies on all the floors.
Pap Nui (formerly Pago Pago) This building is right next door to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is a bit of a walk back to the Great Ceremonial House. It is a short walk to the quiet pool, but a bit of a longer walk to the Volcano Pool. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some looking at the parking lot. Most of the wheelchair-accessible rooms are in this building, and all of the rooms with a roll-in shower are here. There are balconies on all of the floors.
Polynesian Concierge Service
Arrival: When you arrive at the resort, be sure and tell Bell/Services/Vlaet that you are staing Concierge. They will then load you and your luggage on a large golf cart and take you to the Hawaii building for check-in.
Niue (formerly Bora Bora) This is the smallest building at the Polynesian. It is directly next to the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes from the Transportation & Ticket Center. IT is a few steps walk from either of the pools. Rooms to the west overlook the stream that lead to the pool. Rooms on the east overlook the gardens. There is no elevator in the building, but there is a second floor walkway to Rarotonga, where there is an elevator. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Rarotonga (formerly Maui) This building is directly next to the Great Ceremonial House, and about 5 minutes to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is also next to the arcade, laundry, and Never Land Club. The quiet pool is convenient, and it is just a few minutes away from the Volcano pool. Rooms on the northern side overlook the gardens, some with a view of the pool. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some looking at the monorail or the parking lot. There are no balconies on the second floor.
Tokelau (formerly Oahu) This building is centrally located to about everything. IT is just a short walk to the Great Ceremonial House, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and the Volcano pool It is directly next to the quiet pool, the arcade, the laundry, and the Never Land Club. All rooms overlook the gardens. Some rooms to the west overlook the quiet pool. A handful of rooms on the northern end overlook the lagoon, but none face Cinderella Castle. There are balconies on all the floors. Some rooms have rool in showers.
Tahiti (formerly Moorea) This building is right next door to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is a bit of a walk back to the Great Ceremonial House. It is a short walk to the quiet pool, but at bit of a longer walk to the Volcano pool. Rooms to the north are lagoon views. Some look at Cinderella Castle. Because of the trees, other rooms only look at the Grand Floridian, Space Mountain, Wilderness Lodge, the Contemporary, or the Transportation & Ticket Center. All rooms to the south overlook the gardens. There are balconies on all the floors.
Pap Nui (formerly Pago Pago) This building is right next door to the Transportation & Ticket Center. It is a bit of a walk back to the Great Ceremonial House. It is a short walk to the quiet pool, but a bit of a longer walk to the Volcano Pool. Rooms to the south overlook the gardens, some looking at the parking lot. Most of the wheelchair-accessible rooms are in this building, and all of the rooms with a roll-in shower are here. There are balconies on all of the floors.
Polynesian Concierge Service
Arrival: When you arrive at the resort, be sure and tell Bell/Services/Vlaet that you are staing Concierge. They will then load you and your luggage on a large golf cart and take you to the Hawaii building for check-in.
Services: Concierge guests have “special” Disney package delivery. If you make a purchase in the theme parks and have it sent back to your room, the concierge staff will place your purchase in your room the next day between noon and 3 pm. Concierge guest may also have nightly turndown service. There are two lounges located on the second and third level. On the second level, you have a large window perfect for watching Magic Kingdom’s Firework show complete with music piped in. The third level is quieter place to relax, read or play a board game
Hours of Service for Food and Beverages
6:30 am -7 am Coffee
7am-10:30 am Kakahiaka (Morning Service) Continental breakfast featuring: fresh fruit, juices, pastries, bagels, English muffins, oatmeal, cereals, coffee and assorted teas.
12:00 pm- 4pm Auinala (Afternoon Service) A variety of fresh fruits, cookies (oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, & sugar) and other snacks, including gummy worms, Goldfish crackers, trail mix. Also available: Guava juice, lemonade, tea, coffee, bottle water and sodas.
5-7 pm Ahiahi (Evening Service) Light hors d’oeuvres, including fresh fruit, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cookies, and hot appetizers, wines (cabernet, white zinfandel, and chardonnay) Children’s snacks, including Smackers “Uncrustables” peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and gummy worms.
8-10 pm Aumoe (Late Evening Service) Sampling of Desserts (miniature éclairs, cream puffs, etc.) and cordials, including Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Courvasier, and Franjelico
Hours of Service for Food and Beverages
6:30 am -7 am Coffee
7am-10:30 am Kakahiaka (Morning Service) Continental breakfast featuring: fresh fruit, juices, pastries, bagels, English muffins, oatmeal, cereals, coffee and assorted teas.
12:00 pm- 4pm Auinala (Afternoon Service) A variety of fresh fruits, cookies (oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, & sugar) and other snacks, including gummy worms, Goldfish crackers, trail mix. Also available: Guava juice, lemonade, tea, coffee, bottle water and sodas.
5-7 pm Ahiahi (Evening Service) Light hors d’oeuvres, including fresh fruit, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cookies, and hot appetizers, wines (cabernet, white zinfandel, and chardonnay) Children’s snacks, including Smackers “Uncrustables” peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and gummy worms.
8-10 pm Aumoe (Late Evening Service) Sampling of Desserts (miniature éclairs, cream puffs, etc.) and cordials, including Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Courvasier, and Franjelico
Suites
Concierge Suite – This suite is a one-bedroom suite that includes 2 queen size beds. The bathroom includes both a shower and a tub. There is no separate parlor. This suite faces the marina. 1 Bedroom Suite – This is a two-room suite. The bedroom features two queen size beds. The bathroom has a separate sink/dressing area from the actual bathroom. A separate parlor features a sitting area and a day bed, along with a small kitchen area and a refrigerator. This suite faces the garden. Princess Suite – There are two bedrooms and a parlor in this suite. Each bedroom has two queen size beds. One bedroom features a bathroom with a shower and tub. The other bedroom has a tub and separate sink/dressing area. The parlor has a sitting area with a day bed, and a small kitchen area with refrigerator. This suite faces the marina.
Ambassador Suite – There are also two bedrooms and a parlor in this suite. The master bedroom comes with a king size bed and bathroom with tub. The second bedroom has two queen size beds and bathroom with both a tub and shower. The parlor includes a very large sitting area and a queen size Murphy bed. There is a third bathroom here with sink and shower. A mini-kitchen features a small refrigerator and a microwave. This suite faces the gardens.
King Kamehameha Suite- This suite is the largest at the Polynesian, and is two stories high. The first floor features the sitting area with a ceiling open to the second floor. There is also seating at a bar leading into the kitchen. The kitchen are features a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a small bathroom located off of the parlor. Both bedrooms in this suite are on the second floor. The master bedroom features a king size bed, and a huge bathroom with whirlpool tub. The second bedroom has two queen sized beds and a bathroom with both shower and tub. This suite faces the marina.
The Never Land Club The Never land Club is a special child care experience for children ages 4-12. It is a supervised child care program for Walt Disney World guests that features full-sized arcade games, Nintendo, computers, dress-up, arts & crafts and pirate ship, and the clouds of London. From 6 until 8 p.m. a dinner buffet is served, which is typically includes pizza, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, French fries, hot dogs, corn on the cob, fruit and a dessert. A pudding dessert is served at 8 p.m. and juice and cookie snack at 10 p.m.
The club is located in the same building as the arcade and the laundry, between the Rarotonga and Rapa Nui longhouses.
Polynesian Pools
Concierge Suite – This suite is a one-bedroom suite that includes 2 queen size beds. The bathroom includes both a shower and a tub. There is no separate parlor. This suite faces the marina. 1 Bedroom Suite – This is a two-room suite. The bedroom features two queen size beds. The bathroom has a separate sink/dressing area from the actual bathroom. A separate parlor features a sitting area and a day bed, along with a small kitchen area and a refrigerator. This suite faces the garden. Princess Suite – There are two bedrooms and a parlor in this suite. Each bedroom has two queen size beds. One bedroom features a bathroom with a shower and tub. The other bedroom has a tub and separate sink/dressing area. The parlor has a sitting area with a day bed, and a small kitchen area with refrigerator. This suite faces the marina.
Ambassador Suite – There are also two bedrooms and a parlor in this suite. The master bedroom comes with a king size bed and bathroom with tub. The second bedroom has two queen size beds and bathroom with both a tub and shower. The parlor includes a very large sitting area and a queen size Murphy bed. There is a third bathroom here with sink and shower. A mini-kitchen features a small refrigerator and a microwave. This suite faces the gardens.
King Kamehameha Suite- This suite is the largest at the Polynesian, and is two stories high. The first floor features the sitting area with a ceiling open to the second floor. There is also seating at a bar leading into the kitchen. The kitchen are features a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a small bathroom located off of the parlor. Both bedrooms in this suite are on the second floor. The master bedroom features a king size bed, and a huge bathroom with whirlpool tub. The second bedroom has two queen sized beds and a bathroom with both shower and tub. This suite faces the marina.
The Never Land Club The Never land Club is a special child care experience for children ages 4-12. It is a supervised child care program for Walt Disney World guests that features full-sized arcade games, Nintendo, computers, dress-up, arts & crafts and pirate ship, and the clouds of London. From 6 until 8 p.m. a dinner buffet is served, which is typically includes pizza, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, French fries, hot dogs, corn on the cob, fruit and a dessert. A pudding dessert is served at 8 p.m. and juice and cookie snack at 10 p.m.
The club is located in the same building as the arcade and the laundry, between the Rarotonga and Rapa Nui longhouses.
Polynesian Pools
Polynesian has two pools and no Jacuzzi. The Nanea Volcano Pool, featuring a volcano with waterfall and waterslide opened in March 2001. A stream begins outside of the Great Ceremonial House and continues down to the Volcano pool. A 40-foot high Volcano house the pool bar and a tubular slide. Underwater jets, warmer water area, and in-pool seating are also a part of the Volcano pool. On the beach end of the pool, guest will find a zero entryway, no steps required to enter or exit. A specialized water wheelchair is available here, allowing access directly into the swimming pool.
The second pool is often referred to as the quieter pool, is larger. It is freeform swimming pool is centrally located to all the longhouses. Both pools are heated. The Polynesian pools feature music that is piped into the pool itself, perfect for underwater listening! Plans are to install a Jacuzzi in 2013.
Restaurants and Shows
‘Ohana – This is a popular family restaurant at the Polynesian. It features all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast overlooking Seven Seas Lagoon. “ohana is not a buffet. It is served family-styple at your table. Food is prepared on a open fire pit. ‘Ohana is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House. ‘Ohana has a Character Breakfast where you can meet Lilo and Stitch. Also, stopping by is Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy.
Kona Café – This restaurant serves creative fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features special Kona Coffee! Unique desserts are a specialty of the house. Kona Café can accommodate special dietary requirements including vegan diets. There is a coffee bar just outside the restaurant, near the entrance to the monorail. Kona Café is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House. Captain Cook’s Snack Company – This recently renovated and expanded 24-hour snack bar features fast food, snacks, and desserts. There are some additional outdoor tables available. Refillable Mugs are available here! Note the grill does close at 11 p.m. Captain Cook’s is located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House.
Restaurants and Shows
‘Ohana – This is a popular family restaurant at the Polynesian. It features all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast overlooking Seven Seas Lagoon. “ohana is not a buffet. It is served family-styple at your table. Food is prepared on a open fire pit. ‘Ohana is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House. ‘Ohana has a Character Breakfast where you can meet Lilo and Stitch. Also, stopping by is Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy.
Kona Café – This restaurant serves creative fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features special Kona Coffee! Unique desserts are a specialty of the house. Kona Café can accommodate special dietary requirements including vegan diets. There is a coffee bar just outside the restaurant, near the entrance to the monorail. Kona Café is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House. Captain Cook’s Snack Company – This recently renovated and expanded 24-hour snack bar features fast food, snacks, and desserts. There are some additional outdoor tables available. Refillable Mugs are available here! Note the grill does close at 11 p.m. Captain Cook’s is located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House.
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is presented every Tuesday through Saturday at Luau Cove, weather permitting. There are shows at 5:15 and 8 pm. The show features authentic Polynesian dancing and the food includes a full Polynesian-style meal, including drinks (nonalcoholic and some alcoholic) and dessert. Note the luaus are sometimes cancled if the temperature falls below 55 degrees.
Transportation
Transportation
Monorail- Inside the Great Ceremonial House, this resort monorail, and it will take you to the Magic Kingdom, the Monorail Resorts, and the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC). In order, the monorail stops at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the TTC, and then back to Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
Transportation & Ticket Center is a short walk from the Polynesian (signs point the way). There are three monorail lines here. The resort monorail and will take you to Magic Kingdom by way of the Monorail resorts. The express monorail will take you directly to the Magic Kingdom, The Epcot monorail will take you directly to Epcot.
Boat Launch- The boats at the dock behind Nanea Volcano Pool take you to the Gran Floridian and the Magic Kingdom. The boats run from 30 minutes before the Magic Kingdom opens until closing. Ferry at the Transportation & Ticket Center takes you directly to the Magic Kingdom.
Bus Stop near the Great Ceremonial House- The bus stop is located between Rarotonga and the Tangaroa Terrace. Here you will find Disney’s Hollywood Studios bus, the Disney’s Animal kingdom/Blizzard Beach bus and the Downtown Disney/Typhoon Lagoon bus. Buses may also pick up guest at the Grand Floridian and Wilderness Lodge.
Park Commuting Times
Magic Kingdom 11 min (by monorail)
Epcot 38 min (by monorail, if you go on two monorails and don't walk the path)
Hollywood Studios 19 min (by bus)
Animal Kingdom 19 min(by bus)
Best Place to see Fireworks and The Electrical Water Pageant
Most lagoon-view rooms features great view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Otherwise, any place on the Polynesian beaches or boat dock offer good place to watch. The Pageant floats by the Polynesian each night at approximately 9:00. The Polynesian is actually its first stop, and if you position yourself at the boat dock a few minutes before 9:00, you can watch the floats being towed out to the Lagoon and prepared for the show.
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Transportation & Ticket Center is a short walk from the Polynesian (signs point the way). There are three monorail lines here. The resort monorail and will take you to Magic Kingdom by way of the Monorail resorts. The express monorail will take you directly to the Magic Kingdom, The Epcot monorail will take you directly to Epcot.
Boat Launch- The boats at the dock behind Nanea Volcano Pool take you to the Gran Floridian and the Magic Kingdom. The boats run from 30 minutes before the Magic Kingdom opens until closing. Ferry at the Transportation & Ticket Center takes you directly to the Magic Kingdom.
Bus Stop near the Great Ceremonial House- The bus stop is located between Rarotonga and the Tangaroa Terrace. Here you will find Disney’s Hollywood Studios bus, the Disney’s Animal kingdom/Blizzard Beach bus and the Downtown Disney/Typhoon Lagoon bus. Buses may also pick up guest at the Grand Floridian and Wilderness Lodge.
Park Commuting Times
Magic Kingdom 11 min (by monorail)
Epcot 38 min (by monorail, if you go on two monorails and don't walk the path)
Hollywood Studios 19 min (by bus)
Animal Kingdom 19 min(by bus)
Best Place to see Fireworks and The Electrical Water Pageant
Most lagoon-view rooms features great view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Otherwise, any place on the Polynesian beaches or boat dock offer good place to watch. The Pageant floats by the Polynesian each night at approximately 9:00. The Polynesian is actually its first stop, and if you position yourself at the boat dock a few minutes before 9:00, you can watch the floats being towed out to the Lagoon and prepared for the show.
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