Disney's Polynesian Resort

When we visit Walt Disney World this year we will be staying at Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. We are extremely excited to stay there since we have only stayed at Caribbean Beach Resort on our previous visits. POR has been completely refurbished and it has a charming Southern-style atmosphere. That being said, we have always wanted to stay on the Monorail loop, at one of the Deluxe Magic Kingdom area resorts. More specifically, at the Polynesian Resort. After discussing this with my DH, we have decided to stay at the Poly, as the Polynesian is commonly known, for our 2015 visit to my magical place. To say I am excited would be an understatement. I need to push this thought out of my head so I can enjoy our stay at POR, and then I can allow myself to think about staying at the Poly.

Disney's Polynesian Resort has a South Seas feel to it. Entering into the resort you are transported to a South Pacific island. It is decidedly lush with tropical gardens, luaus and sandy shores. It has Torch-lit walkways, a cascading indoor waterfall and the soothing sounds of distant drums. The resort buildings have thatched roofs, and you are surrounded by 75 varieties of tropical and subtropical plants in the 3-story atrium of the Grand Ceremonial House. The Polynesian also has a volcano themed main pool, called the Nanea Volcano Pool, and a quiet pool for the enjoyment of guests. One of the biggest appeals of the Polynesian Resort is its location on the Monorail track. The resort features 847 luxurious room which are decorated with rich tropical colors, and is furnished in traditional bamboo and rattan. 

The Polynesian offers Character Dining ('Ohana), Quick Service (Capt. Cook's, Kona Island), Casual Dining (Kona Cafe), Dinner Show (Diney's Spirit of Aloha) and a Lounge (Tambu).

The history of the Polynesian Resort is enough to entice guests to book a stay. The resort was one of the original resorts to open at Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971 as Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The "Village" part of the name was dropped in the 1980s, and it became known as Disney's Polynesian Resort. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Lagoon views, Magic Kingdom views and Garden Views. Since the Polynesian falls in the "Deluxe" resort category, rooms are some of the most expensive beginning at $329/night, but price varies on the season and the view you choose.

More information on this resort can be found:

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Key To The World Cards Getting Upgraded

The incredibly awesome Key To The World cards (KTTW) are getting an upgrade. Your KTTW card has multiple uses: room key, park ticket, dining plan credit counter, FASTPASS collector, Extra Magic Hours verification and charge card (should guests choose to link it to a major credit card). On-property resorts at WDW will be changing to a wireless door lock system using RFID technology. This change is scheduled to be rolled-out throughtout 2012 and 2013. The cards will basically look the same but instead of inserting the cards to open the door, guests will simply tap the lock for the door to open. This new technology is already in place at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, BoardWalk Resort, Contemporary Resort and Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.

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