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Disney's Polynesian Resort

 

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Experience the magical atmosphere of the islands of the South Pacific. At Disney's Polynesian Resort, Guests will immerse themselves in lush tropical gardens, soothing sandy beaches…even a cascading indoor waterfall atrium. Royal Polynesian Service, the South Seas equivalent to concierge service, is also available to you.

Plus, guests will enjoy the added convenience of Monorail service to the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot. For a unique retreat, experience the enchanting and captivating island paradise -- with uncompromising accommodations -- at Disney's Polynesian Resort.


Services/Facilities/Amenities

Baby-sitting/child services
Beach
Church services - an outdoor Catholic Mass is offered at 8am & 10:15am and Protestant service at 9am on Sundays at Disney's Polynesian Resort Luau Cove.
Concierge
Disabled-accessible rooms/facilities
Express checkout
Facsimile - a facsimile machine is available for guest use at the front desk.
Foreign currency exchange - guests can exchange foreign currency at the front desk.
24-hour front desk
Ice machines - are located on every floor in each longhouse.
Laundry/dry cleaning - laundry bags and laundry lists are located in the closet. One day service is available if received by 9am, and will be returned by 7pm.
Laundry facilities - a coin-operated, self-service guest laundry facility is located next to the Never Land Club. Vending machines offer laundry detergent.
Mail and shipping - mail drop-off, and express mail service and shipping is available at the front desk. Stamps available at News From Polynesia.
Free newspaper
Non-smoking rooms/facilities
Pager rentals - pocket paging systems are available; 24-hour notice is requested. For information, visit the guest services desk.
Free parking
RV/truck parking
24-hour room service
Daily maid service
Soft drinks and snacks - vending and ice machines are located in each longhouse.
ATM
Refillable mugs available from Captain Cook's

The Great Ceremonial House houses the restaurants, shops & guest services.


Transport

The monorail is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House and makes stops at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Contemporary Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center before returning to Disney's Polynesian Resort. The express monorail to Epcot loads at the nearby Transportation and Ticket Center.

Buses to the Downtown Disney Area (after 4pm), Blizzard Beach, the Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park are located in front of the Great Ceremonial House at the bus stop.

Motor launch transportation to the Magic Kingdom via the Grand Flordian Resort is located at the end of the marina dock.


Check In/Check Out

3 p.m./11 a.m.


Words in Polynesia

Menehune (may-nay-hoo-nay) - a race of dwarf-like people who worked at night. They were believed to be the first inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands.

Moana (mo-ah-nah) - ocean

Aloha (ah-lo-hah) - a show of affection with love and hospitality. Also used as a greeting and farewell.

Aita Peatea (ah-ee-tah-pay-ah) - "There will be another day tomorrow just like today". The Polynesian's motto.

Mahalo (mah-hah-lo) - thanks, gratitude, to give thanks.

Mahalo nui loa (mah-hah-lo noo-ee lo-ah) - thank you very much.

'Aha'aina (ah-hah-ah-e-na) - feast.

Ho'Onanea (ho-oh-nah-nay-ah) - to pass the time in ease, pleasure and peace.

Lawelawe (lah-way-lag-way) - to serve; work for; minister to; attend to; to wait; as on a table.

Luau (lou-ow) - a feast named after the faro leaves that were often served at these dinners.


Address/Telephone/Fax

1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32820-1000
Telephone: (407) 824-2000
Fax: (407) 824-3174


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