Aloha, Ettie! Welcome to planDisney!
The Polynesian Village Resort is one of my favorite places in Walt Disney World. The immersive island decor, delicious dining locations, and fantastic views of the Magic Kingdom make it an amazing experience whether you have a room reservation or are just stopping by for a quick visit.
The resort has some
amazing pools, but unfortunately, they are reserved for registered guests only. You are certainly free to visit your family member to enjoy any of the restaurants and shopping, or just stroll around the resort grounds. You can enjoy complimentary self-parking at the resort if you have a dining reservation, but otherwise, it is also reserved for registered guests. Luckily, the Ticket and Transportation Center has plenty of parking available to all guests and is located right next to the Polynesian Village Resort. Just follow the walking path!
If you do end up visiting, I’d highly recommend stopping by
Pineapple Lanai for some DOLE Whip, Tambu Lounge for its famous
Lapu Lapu, or Trader Sam’s (the
Grog Grotto or
Tiki Terrace) for any number of fantastic tropical concoctions. There’s also the new
Wailulu Bar and Grill, located in the resort’s Island Tower, which has a great menu and even better view of the Seven Seas Lagoon.
I hope this information helps with your vacation planning, Ettie. If you have any other questions before your upcoming trip, don’t hesitate to come right back to planDisney. We’re always happy to help!
Magical travels!
Matt