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Resort & Contact Information

Opening Date: April 1, 2015

Deed Expiration: Jan 31st, 2066

2023 Annual Dues per Point: $7.95 (See Dues History)

Direct Cost (Updated Jan 2021): $250 / point

Average Resale Cost (2022): CLICK FOR RESALE CONTRACT LISTINGS AT DVCSTORE.COM

Next Expected Refurb date: Completed 2021 soft goods refurb (Moana Themed Rooms)

Before any new DVC resort is announced, the rumors start, and in this case rumors about the Polynesian started in early 2013, and by the summer there were permits being filed. The official announcement didn't come much later - as September 17, 2013 the official announcement was made as construction started in earnest. The name of the resort itself was changed to Disney's Polynesian Village, and the DVC component named Polynesian Villas and Bungalows resort as the 13th DVC resort to open.

Construction continued into 2015 and sales of the resort started on January 13, 2015 to existing members. and April 1, 2015 the resort opens. Very early on it was obvious this resort was going to be different. The resort was building Bungalows on the lake. In addition, because of the original construction design of the resort, as they converted the room in three buildings to DVC rooms - they could not reshape the room structures, so they decided to leave all of the rooms as studios. So though the resort has 380 rooms, there are 360 studios and 20 of the bunglaows. The 20 Bungalows account of about 20% of the total points at the resort. The buildings that were converted to DVC studios are as follows:

Moorea
Tokelau
Pago Pago

Of the three buildings, half of Moorea is a higher point rate considered Lake View versus all the others being Standard View. Each studio connects to a second studio, but Disney does not allow to book or to guarantee adjoining rooms, but it is possible to request this. The bungalows are not the same as a grand villa even though they cost more points. They have two bedrooms and sleep a total of 8 people. The toal number of points for the resort is 4,032,720 points which puts it in the middle in terms of size. The initial sales price for the resort was $160 for members, and $165 for non-members. The contract end date is January 31st, 2066.

Contact Information for resort:

Polynesian Villas & Bungalows (PVB)

1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
GPS: 28.403958, -81.582704
Front Desk: (407) 824-3500
Fax: (407) 824-3174

Room Information

All DVC studios have a kitchenette which containers a small coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, small sink, and dorm-sized refrigerator. Paper plates/bowls and plastic utencils are usually provided. The bungalows have a complete kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and sink. Also provided are dining ware and cook ware in basic amounts. The bungalows also have a free washer and dryer in the room, while studios have free access to a common laundry facility which is located on the first floor of Moorea.

Deluxe studios have one queen size bed, a full size sleeper sofa, a pull-down trundle bed, and two bathrooms which is unique to the Polynesian. One bathroom has a standard tub and toilet. The second bathroom has a walk-in rain shower but no toilet.
Bungalows have one king size master suite, master bathroom with a whirlpool tub and shower, a second bedroom contains a queen size bed and a trundle bed, and the living room area has a full size sleeper sofa and a trundle, a second full bathroom is available as well. There is a over-the-water patio that also contains a small "plunge pool".

Pro Tips:

Room Number 3914 and 3915 are great because you can get a Lake/Magic Kingdom view for Standard Points.

Room Floor Plan & Virtual Tours

Deluxe Studio:

Bungalow/Grand Villa:

Virtual Tour:

Lobby

Pool

Deluxe Studio

Bungalow

Point Charts

PVB Point Charts

Dining

The Polynesian villas share the same amenities with the Polynesian Resort.

Ohana – Means"Family". This restaurant is very popular and located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House. Breakfast includes Lilo, Stich, Mickey and Pluto and is served family-style. Dinner is family style featuring skewers of pork and beef, shrimp, and famous bread pudding with entertainment and games for the kids. (TS)
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show – A Luau with a polynesian themed show. (2TS)
Kona Café – Located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House - basically in the "lobby", serving breakfast, lunch and dinner asian style. Breakfast is known for the stuff Tonga Toast - which is not to everyone's taste. (TS)
Tambu Lounge – The lounge next to ‘Ohana
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – A themed tropical tiki bar inspired by the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise attractions. Specialty drinks involve a show from the servers. There is also a small bites menu
Capt. Cook’s – Located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House, you can start the day with a Mickey Waffle or banana-stuffed Tonga Toast, or lunch and dinner food options. (QS)
Kona Island – A small coffee kiosk with pastries in the morning, and starting at lunch serves grab-and-go sushi, sandwhiches, and dessert.
Barefoot Pool Bar – Located at the Lava Pool serves alcoholic drinks and sandwhiches (QS)
Pineapple Lanai – Get the legendary Dole Whip here, it's the only location outside of Magic Kingdom.
Oasis Grill – A pool bar located at the Oasis Pool with food and drinks. (QS)

Amenities

Pools and Activities:

Main pool is the Lava Pool with 142 slide through a volcano. The pool itself seems small - but is 120,000 gallons
- Kiki Tiki's splash play area next to Lava Pool.
- Whirlpool Spa
Oasis Pool with cabanas for rent and a whirlpool spa
Motorized boat rental or fishing excursions from the Seven Seas Marina
Barbecue pavillion
Jogging trails
Volleyball Court
There is no fitness center at the Polynesian, but resort guests are allowed access to the Grand Floridian Fitness Center which is within walking distance.
The Electrical Water Pageant comes by every night - times vary based on the time of year, but usually around 9 PM.
Lilo's Playhouse still shows up on some maps and was the kid's club - but is currently closed.

Laundry:

There is one laundry location at PVB - it is on the first floor of Moorea in the middle of the building and contains 5 washers and 7 dryers. Washers and Dryers can be monitored by using the website Laundryview.com (or their app).

Shopping:

BouTiki is the resort's largest gift shop, located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House. Hawaiian shirts, hotel logo and surf wear, ukuleles and Disney character merchandise.
Moana Mercantile is located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House and features snacks, sundries, groceries, liquors, beer, wine, gifts, children's fashions, toys and Disney character merchandise.

Transportation

You have a number of options to get to the Magic Kingdom - a boat that travels from here to Magic Kingdom and back with a stop at the Grand Floridian. The resort monorail is two stops away from the Magic Kigdom as well.

For Epcot you can take the monorail around to the TTC and switch to the Epcot line, or from the DVC units which are the closest to the TTC it is about a 5 minute walk to get to the Epcot monorail at the TTC. The rest of the parks are served by buses with approximate travel times listed below.