Disney’s Polynesian Resort | Morning Walking Tour & My Honest Review as a Mom

Welcome to my series of unfiltered, early‑morning(ish) resort wanders around Disney and Universal’s most popular hotels. In this series, I take you along for unofficial tours of the places we stay, share the highlights for families, and give you my honest thoughts based on our experiences. In this episode, we’re exploring Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, including the brand‑new Island Tower. This is one of the most iconic and nostalgic resorts at Walt Disney World and a place we’ve stayed multiple times and always love coming back to. The tropical theming, the convenience to Magic Kingdom, the monorail access, and the overall vibe make this one of the most popular family resorts on property. Most recently, we visited during a family trip and spent time exploring every corner of the resort. From the Great Ceremonial House to the Lava Pool, the beaches, the dining, and the new DVC tower, this walkthrough gives you a full look at what the Polynesian has to offer. If you're dreaming of staying in a deluxe Disney resort like this one, you can do so at a fraction of the cost by renting Disney Vacation Club points from the DVC Rental Store. Check out the link below to either browse existing reservations that are available for rent, or to put in a request for your trip dates and resort. #ad https://www.dvcrentalstore.com/?utm_s... In this video: ☀️ Full Tour of the Polynesian Grounds ☀️ Great Ceremonial House ☀️ All 3 Pools and Both Toddler Splash Pads ☀️ My Honest Take on the Entire Resort ☀️ Island Tower vs. Longhouses ☀️ Examples of Different Room Categories Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Transportation and Ticket Center 01:29 - Bungalows 02:06 - Example of Theme Park View Room 04:45 - Example of Standard View Room & Parking Lot 06:48 - Bus Stop 08:04 - Main Resort Entrance 08:54 - Upstairs Lobby 09:32 - Monorail Access and Park Security 10:04 - Moana Mercantile Gift Shop 11:24 - Pineapple Lanai 11:50 - Lava Pool and Toddler Splash Pad 13:00 - Resort Map 14:12 - Transportation Inconveniences 15:23 - Walkway to Island Tower 15:50 - Cove Pool 16:29 - Moana Wayfinder Splash Pad 17:19 - Wailulu Bar & Grill 18:19 - The Island Tower 19:05 - My Biggest Gripe with the Island Tower 20:17 - Walking Path to Magic Kingdom 21:08 - Island Tower Parking Lot 21:58 - Island Tower Lobby 23:17 - Running Trail 24:05 - Boat Dock for Fishing, Boat Rentals, & Fireworks Cruises 26:02 - Main Beach and Fireworks Viewing Area 27:20 - Oasis Pool Hi! We’re Nicole & Justin — parents, Disney Vacation Club members, seasoned Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean cruisers, and frequent visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. We started this vlog to capture our memories traveling with our little ones, share tips with other families, and build a community around the magic (and chaos!) of family travel. If you enjoy this video, we’d love for you to like, subscribe, and join us for more family adventures. #disneyworld #polynesianresort #disneyspolynesianvillageresort #islandtower #disneyresorts #wdwresorts #disneyvacationclub #dvc #magickingdom #resorttour #familytravelvlog #travelingwithkids #themeparktips #MomLife #Parenting #TravelHacks #DisneyTips