My family stayed in a $990-a-night villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Here's what it's like inside.

Megan duBoisJul 28, 2024, 21:03 IST

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is right near Magic Kingdom. Megan duBois<ul class="summary-list"><li>I recently stayed in a $990-a-night studio villa at <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-world-polynesian-resort-review-expensive-hotel-2023-9">Disney's Polynesian Village Resort</a>.</li><li>The accommodation consisted of two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and three beds.</li></ul>I've been <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-worth-it-disney-world-not-worth-it-from-superfan-2023-12">going to Disney World</a> for over 30 years, and one of my favorite things to do is spend a whole day at a resort.My parents and I recently booked a studio villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort using our <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-world-villa-is-it-worth-it-wilderness-lodge-photos-2023-3">Disney Vacation Club points</a>. The club is Disney's version of a timeshare program, and our membership allows us to pay annual dues for a set number of points to use at any DVC property.Timeshares have become a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sc/how-timeshares-vacation-ownership-reached-multibillion-dollar-industry-status">multibillion-dollar industry</a>, and I can see why they're so popular. My family visits Disney World multiple times a year, so we really save money on accommodations with ours.The standard-view studio at Polynesian Village typically costs about $990 a night, but a weeknight stay around the Fourth of July only cost us 20 points.Here's what it was like.

I loved the fun tropical theme of the main lobby.

There's a tiki theme throughout the resort grounds.Megan duBois

Before our room was ready we hung out at one of the hotel pools.

I prefer to hang out at the smaller, quieter pool. Megan duBois

Villas are located across multiple buildings.

Our villa was in the Pago Pago building.Megan duBois

Our villa was cozy, with plenty of practical and Disney-themed touches.

The closet had tons of items to make our stay easier. Megan duBois

The villa had two bathrooms, which made getting ready so easy.

One bathroom had a tub shower. Megan duBois

The second bathroom had just a sink and a shower.

The second bathroom just had a standing shower. Megan duBois

There was a kitchenette, which was just what my family needed to make a light breakfast.

We didn't need much of a kitchen to make a light breakfast. Megan duBois

The main living area had three beds.

Everyone got their own bed because two more could pull down from the walls. Megan duBois

Two of the beds featured character artwork.

I liked the cute but subtle Disney touches around the room. Megan duBois

The living area also had a small table.

We ate our breakfast at the small table. Megan duBois

There was also an outdoor patio.

Our ground-floor villa had a little private outdoor space. Megan duBois

For dinner, we went to the iconic Disney restaurant ‘Ohana.

'Ohana serves an all-you-care-to-enjoy, family-style dinner. Megan duBois

We ended the night watching fireworks.

We didn't have to go far to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Megan duBois

This was a great way to spend a night at Disney World.

I can't wait to come back to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Megan duBois

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