Polynesian Resort - Best room location?

CaraMia · 06-23-2008

We have never been to this resort. We wanted to put in a room location request. What do you suggest ? We would prefer a location that is close to the restaurants, and transportation (monorail and bus depot). Being near the main pool would be nice also but not a big deal if we arent.

What do you recommend?

Daisee · 06-23-2008

A little info to help you decide.

Preferred Room Locations

The Great Ceremonial House is the location of almost all of the central resort facilities including the monorail station and bus stop and the restaurants. The longhouses located closest to the Great Ceremonial House are Tonga, Niue, and Rarotonga.

The Tahiti and Rapa Nui longhouses are closest to the Ticket & Transportation Center, which is located just East of the Polynesian Resort.

Samoa, Hawaii, Tokelau, Rarotonga and Niue are all close to the largest (unthemed) pool. Samoa and Hawaii are also directly adjacent to the grotto pool.

The water view rooms in Hawaii and Tahiti give the best views of the Magic Kingdom.

keljen · 06-23-2008

I would suggest you check out MBer Tikiman's site
tikiman2001
We stayed in Touvalu and had a MK view. Short walk to pool and GCH
Just remember the better the view the more the cost
Distances seem to change depending on what people consider long or short.

tinkerbell0219 · 06-23-2008

We love Aeoteroa. It's just a hop, skip and jump to the GCH. Also, if you're a garden view room, you'll have a fabulous view of the monorail....which my kids LOVE!!!!!

ssn · 06-23-2008

We were in Samoa and loved it. It was a garden view overlooking the quiet pool. This longhouse is right in between the Volcano Pool and Quiet Pool.

I loved the location b/c it was very central.

Some say that the rooms in Samoa can be loud during the day since it's so close to the pools, so if you go back for afternoon naps with little ones that could be a minus.

LynnA · 06-23-2008

both times we stayed in the Nuie building, it is small but it's between both pools and very close to the Grand Ceremonial House. We loved it so much the first time we requested it our second time, we even requested the same room. It was marvelous. I have read others responses and it seems that all choices were great. Good luck and enjoy your trip

Duchess · 06-23-2008

We JUST got back, and we stayed at Tokelau. THE BEST location! We were in room 3938 (we like being up high) and this room is on the end (monorail side). The bus stop was right out the side door. The TTC is close and so is the Great Ceremonial House (one day when it was raining we cut through one other longhouses to get to the GCH and never got wet!). Tokelau is right next to the "quiet pool" and we enjoyed a midnight swim by just stepping out the door. We walked down the hall to exit on the MK side and enjoyed fireworks on the beach. BTW, we had a garden view room but this bldg also has Castle views.

We will request Tokelau every time!

Reading all the other posts, it sounds like most buildings are great!

We stayed in Tuvulu in 2006 and I would NOT recommend it! It is on the GF side, and we had a loooooong walk to everything but GF! The marina is between Tuvulu and the pool/ferry, so we had to walk around to get to these things.

HAVE FUN!

I LOVE POLY!

Amelia's Man · 06-23-2008

My family and I stayed in Aeoteroa in 2005, and Fiji last year! Both were wonderful!
Fiji was our favorite though, because we were right across from the marina! A very short walk to the Grand Ceremonial House!

ANYWHERE at tht Poly is great! We always walked to and from the Ticket and Transportation Center, that's how we found that wonderful quiet pool!

And walking the grounds at night, with all the torches lit.....................MAGICAL!

Our next trip to WDW, we will be staying at the Poly for a whole week!

DayDreamer · 06-23-2008

We just stayed in the Aeoteroa building which was nice and a fairly close walk to the Ceremonial house and pool. I think other buildings locations are a little better but they come with a price. If you want to be close to the Ceremonial house I would suggest the Tonga, Niue, and Rarotonga. When you are at the Polynesian its hard to have a bad location because the whole resort is incredible.

Soundgod · 06-23-2008

When we stayed there, we were in Hawaii, but that's the concierge lodge, so it will cost you more. Location was really good.

mickeymotto · 06-23-2008

OMGosh! Rarotonga was the best longhouse for everything you listed. We were right next to the restaurants, monorail, bus stops and a few steps away from both the main pool and quiet pool which we used both frequently. Also we were not far from the boat dock either. Perfect location!

Check out our TR with photos and reviews: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-...ntures-tr.html

We were in the first room, first floor, right by the doors. Room #1830. It was fantastic!

You will love the Poly!!!!

momofaprincess · 06-23-2008

I agree with Rarotonga too!! But if you request this building request the 3rd floor if you want a full balcony. We could see the parking lot from our room (you had to really look though) and we loved seeing the monorail zip by!!

If you would rather be closer to the TTC Tahiti would be a great choice as the walkway is right there! (our first two days were in Tahiti and rest were in Rarotonga)

It's a beautiful resort no matter where you are!!

iluvwdw · 06-23-2008

The Poly is just INCREDIBLE...I really don't think you can have a "bad" location!

That said, we only stayed there once and stayed in a Castle View room in Tahiti. We were on the 3rd floor and had the most PERFECT views of Cindy's Castle! And forget about the Electric Light Pageant...AMAZING LOCATION TO VIEW IT!!!!!!!

What I LOVED about that location, was that it was right near the walkway to TTC. And it wasn't that far of a walk to the Great Ceremonial House. My family LOVED that resort...we will DEFINITELY stay there again one day!

Have a blast!

**Dana** · 06-23-2008

I sayed in a first floor room in the Nuie building. It was ideal...seconds from the great ceremonial house and transportation. Central to both pools...minutes from the beach and boat transportation and close to the arcarde and kids club....loved that room.

PhilliesFan · 06-24-2008

I've stayed in Hawaii, Fiji, Rarotonga & Tahiti and loved them all for various reasons. The Polynesian is a great resort and you will not be disappointed.
Rarotonga is great with kids or older adults. It has location location location. Very convenient to the GCH and pools.
Fiji is a smaller long house and close to the beach. You can also get a side beach view without the added costs.
Hawaii, what more can I say, it's perfect. If you can splurge, do it, the view of the MK is wonderful, especially when you watch the fireworks and electric water parade.
Tahiti is my new favorite. Not as close to the GCH but still an easy and beautiful walk, and a quick walk to the TTC so you can ride the monorail to Epcot. This is a great location for older teens and adults.

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CaraMia Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 935	Polynesian Resort - Best room location? We have never been to this resort. We wanted to put in a room location request. What do you suggest ? We would prefer a location that is close to the restaurants, and transportation (monorail and bus depot). Being near the main pool would be nice also but not a big deal if we arent. What do you recommend?

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? A little info to help you decide. Preferred Room Locations The Great Ceremonial House is the location of almost all of the central resort facilities including the monorail station and bus stop and the restaurants. The longhouses located closest to the Great Ceremonial House are Tonga, Niue, and Rarotonga. The Tahiti and Rapa Nui longhouses are closest to the Ticket & Transportation Center, which is located just East of the Polynesian Resort. Samoa, Hawaii, Tokelau, Rarotonga and Niue are all close to the largest (unthemed) pool. Samoa and Hawaii are also directly adjacent to the grotto pool. The water view rooms in Hawaii and Tahiti give the best views of the Magic Kingdom.

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,222	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? I would suggest you check out MBer Tikiman's site tikiman2001 We stayed in Touvalu and had a MK view. Short walk to pool and GCH Just remember the better the view the more the cost Distances seem to change depending on what people consider long or short. __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 345 days 4 hours 41 minutes Last edited by keljen; 06-23-2008 at 01:54 PM.

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tinkerbell0219 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Elgin, IL Posts: 286	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? We love Aeoteroa. It's just a hop, skip and jump to the GCH. Also, if you're a garden view room, you'll have a fabulous view of the monorail....which my kids LOVE!!!!! __________________ December 2008 - Grand Floridian 2007 - Polynesian 2006 - Polynesian 2004 - Polynesian 2001 - Polynesian 1998 - Polynesian 1997 - Polynesian 1990 - Off-Site 1989 - Off-Site 1975-1985 (Annual Stay at Polynesian) Paige and Gavin's Mommy My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mitrenga Family Christmas Vacation 2008

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,224	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? We were in Samoa and loved it. It was a garden view overlooking the quiet pool. This longhouse is right in between the Volcano Pool and Quiet Pool. I loved the location b/c it was very central. Some say that the rooms in Samoa can be loud during the day since it's so close to the pools, so if you go back for afternoon naps with little ones that could be a minus. __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 135 days 8 hours 42 minutes

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LynnA Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 253	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? both times we stayed in the Nuie building, it is small but it's between both pools and very close to the Grand Ceremonial House. We loved it so much the first time we requested it our second time, we even requested the same room. It was marvelous. I have read others responses and it seems that all choices were great. Good luck and enjoy your trip __________________ Lynn

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Duchess Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 143	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? We JUST got back, and we stayed at Tokelau. THE BEST location! We were in room 3938 (we like being up high) and this room is on the end (monorail side). The bus stop was right out the side door. The TTC is close and so is the Great Ceremonial House (one day when it was raining we cut through one other longhouses to get to the GCH and never got wet!). Tokelau is right next to the "quiet pool" and we enjoyed a midnight swim by just stepping out the door. We walked down the hall to exit on the MK side and enjoyed fireworks on the beach. BTW, we had a garden view room but this bldg also has Castle views. We will request Tokelau every time! Reading all the other posts, it sounds like most buildings are great! We stayed in Tuvulu in 2006 and I would NOT recommend it! It is on the GF side, and we had a loooooong walk to everything but GF! The marina is between Tuvulu and the pool/ferry, so we had to walk around to get to these things. HAVE FUN! I LOVE POLY!

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Amelia's Man Hide the rum!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: R.L.S. Legacy, Space Posts: 2,414	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? My family and I stayed in Aeoteroa in 2005, and Fiji last year! Both were wonderful! Fiji was our favorite though, because we were right across from the marina! A very short walk to the Grand Ceremonial House! ANYWHERE at tht Poly is great! We always walked to and from the Ticket and Transportation Center, that's how we found that wonderful quiet pool! And walking the grounds at night, with all the torches lit.....................MAGICAL! Our next trip to WDW, we will be staying at the Poly for a whole week! __________________ "Unorthodox..........but ludicrously effective" !! 2003 Contemporary Resort 2005 Polynesian Resort 2005 Disney Wonder 2006 Disney Magic 2007 Polynesian Resort 2007 Disney Wonder 2008 Disney Magic My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin' to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic!! Cruising with Mickey on the Magic!!

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? We just stayed in the Aeoteroa building which was nice and a fairly close walk to the Ceremonial house and pool. I think other buildings locations are a little better but they come with a price. If you want to be close to the Ceremonial house I would suggest the Tonga, Niue, and Rarotonga. When you are at the Polynesian its hard to have a bad location because the whole resort is incredible. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,808	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? When we stayed there, we were in Hawaii, but that's the concierge lodge, so it will cost you more. Location was really good. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 17 hours 41 minutes

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? OMGosh! Rarotonga was the best longhouse for everything you listed. We were right next to the restaurants, monorail, bus stops and a few steps away from both the main pool and quiet pool which we used both frequently. Also we were not far from the boat dock either. Perfect location! Check out our TR with photos and reviews: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-...ntures-tr.html We were in the first room, first floor, right by the doors. Room #1830. It was fantastic! You will love the Poly!!!! __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 56 days 22 hours 41 minutes

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momofaprincess and a prince too.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast PA--pike county Posts: 1,845	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? I agree with Rarotonga too!! But if you request this building request the 3rd floor if you want a full balcony. We could see the parking lot from our room (you had to really look though) and we loved seeing the monorail zip by!! If you would rather be closer to the TTC Tahiti would be a great choice as the walkway is right there! (our first two days were in Tahiti and rest were in Rarotonga) It's a beautiful resort no matter where you are!! __________________ ~Melissa~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: gotta get a lease!! 9 days 1 hours 41 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? The Poly is just INCREDIBLE...I really don't think you can have a "bad" location! That said, we only stayed there once and stayed in a Castle View room in Tahiti. We were on the 3rd floor and had the most PERFECT views of Cindy's Castle! And forget about the Electric Light Pageant...AMAZING LOCATION TO VIEW IT!!!!!!! What I LOVED about that location, was that it was right near the walkway to TTC. And it wasn't that far of a walk to the Great Ceremonial House. My family LOVED that resort...we will DEFINITELY stay there again one day! Have a blast! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 79 days 5 hours 11 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? I sayed in a first floor room in the Nuie building. It was ideal...seconds from the great ceremonial house and transportation. Central to both pools...minutes from the beach and boat transportation and close to the arcarde and kids club....loved that room. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 5 hours 41 minutes

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,356	Re: Polynesian Resort - Best room location? I've stayed in Hawaii, Fiji, Rarotonga & Tahiti and loved them all for various reasons. The Polynesian is a great resort and you will not be disappointed. Rarotonga is great with kids or older adults. It has location location location. Very convenient to the GCH and pools. Fiji is a smaller long house and close to the beach. You can also get a side beach view without the added costs. Hawaii, what more can I say, it's perfect. If you can splurge, do it, the view of the MK is wonderful, especially when you watch the fireworks and electric water parade. Tahiti is my new favorite. Not as close to the GCH but still an easy and beautiful walk, and a quick walk to the TTC so you can ride the monorail to Epcot. This is a great location for older teens and adults. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...