Disney's Polynesian Resort, Lake Buena Vista

Disney's Polynesian Resort is a relaxing tropical paradise, featuring lush vegetation, thatched roofs, koi ponds and white-sand lake-beaches and offering a warm, welcoming world that celebrates the spirit of the South Pacific and ensures 'Ho'Onanea'; the passing of time in languid tranquility. Inside the Great Ceremonial House, water cascades over craggy volcanic rocks, while coconut palms tower over more than 75 different indigenous species. Also inside is shopping, dining and an awe-inspiring torch-lighting ceremony, a Polynesian welcoming of the night that includes a traditional fire-knife dance, accompanied by authentic drumming and chants. Disney's Polynesian Resort offers a variety of recreation, including the Nanea Volcano Pool, featuring a 40-foot high volcano with a waterfall and tubular waterslide, fishing, boating, waterskiing, and parasailing on Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. Also on the Seven Seas Lagoon, a dazzling, musical Electrical Water Pageant is held nightly. Guests of the Resort also have access to nearby Disney's Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club. Additional amenities include bike rentals, 24-hour, high-tech game room, children's wet-play area, Never Land Club (a supervised activity center), babysitting services, self and valet parking, laundry facilities and services, and a business center. Disney??s Magical Express® Service is complimentary round-trip airport transportation with luggage handling (skip baggage claim). Advance reservations are required and can be completed by accessing www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/US. Guest rooms feature hair dryer, robes, coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, ceiling fan, in-room safe, cable television, iron and ironing board, free wireless internet, Pack 'n Play playard, room service from 6:30am to midnight. Disney's Polynesian Resort has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.