Room Selection Guide for Disney's Polynesian Villas

Overview

• Focus on Disney's Polynesian Villas (DVC resort)
• Exclusion of bungalows (not covered)
• Three main room categories:
  • Standard View Studios: 288 rooms
  • Lakeview Studios: 72 rooms
  • Bungalows: 20 (not covered)

Personal Experiences

• Stayed in December 2018
• Used touringplans.com for room request service
• Building requested: Takalau (received, but not on desired floor)

Room Selection Tips

Tools and Resources

• Touringplans.com: Website for room requests and information
  • Requires subscription
  • Offers direct email to Disney for room requests
• Tour Features: Maps, pictures, and room tours

Important Room Features

• Polynesian Studios include two bathrooms:
  • One with shower and sink
  • Another with tub/shower combo, sink, and separate toilet
• Limited drawer space - recommendation to bring hangers

Building Breakdown at Polynesian Villas

Buildings (Longhouses):

1. Takalau
   • Popular for certain views (rooms 3914 and 3915)
   • Close proximity to DVC quiet pool
2. Pago Pago
   • Closest to parking lot (DVC)
   • Recommended for car access
3. Morea
   • Houses Lakeview Rooms
   • Provides beautiful lake views (especially higher floors)

Room Request Considerations

• Takalau: Preferred for proximity to amenities
• Pago Pago: Ideal for quick access to parking and transportation
• Morea: Best for those wanting lake views and access to laundry
• Recommendation: First-floor rooms for convenience (personal preference)

Key Features and Services

• Transportation:
  • Ferry, monorail, buses
  • Walking distance to transportation options
• Resort Amenities:
  • Main pool: Lava pool
  • DVC quiet pool: Oasis pool
  • Friendship boats to Magic Kingdom

Final Recommendations

• Consider staying near TTC for transportation ease
  • Pago Pago recommended for easier access
• Use touringplans.com filters for room selection
  • Walking distance, floor level, sound level, etc.
• For Lakeview Rooms: Prefer third floor for best views

Additional Information

• Current check-in at Pago Pago (as of recording in October 2020)
• Resort expected to fully reopen in July 2021

Conclusion

• Consider personal preferences for closest amenities
• Room location trade-offs based on needs (parking, views, proximity to pools)
• Upcoming video installments to discuss more resorts

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