Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by JennyM Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our family stayed at the Polynesian as DVC members in July 2018. Our room was clean and well appointed. We had a view of the lagoon and could see the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom from our patio. My son and I sat outside eating a quick breakfast each day before heading to the parks and sat outside for a little bit each night enjoying the view. We enjoyed walking along the paths near the water and sand to the boats to the MK or on our way to the amazing pool (with the volcano waterslide). It was easy to walk to the main building and catch the monorail, or go to the boats to ride across the lagoon, or walk to the TTC and catch a monorail to Epcot. The room had plenty of space for the four of us (2 adults, 9 and 11 year olds). We had room to store all of our luggage and the kids enjoyed sleeping in the pull down bed (with Lilo and Stitch painted on the back panel).
Pros:
beautiful theming!!!! Location, location, location; on the monorail; great view of the water and Magic Kingdom; close to transportation (monorail, small boats, ferry and TTC to catch Epcot monorail)Cons:
cost ($ or points) considerationsReview of Kali River Rapids
Reviewed by JennyM Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is a family favorite on every trip to WDW. A fun raft ride with beautifully done theming, although you might get wet. Wear quick dry clothes (and shoes) or bring an inexpensive rain poncho to cover yourself and your bag.
Pros:
Fun family raft ride, refreshing on a hot dayCons:
might not be fun to get wet if it's cold outReview of Avatar Flight of Passage
Reviewed by JennyM Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our family's favorite ride in all of Walt Disney World. It is such an amazing ride and we're always sad when it's over! This is a fast pass priority for us on every trip so try to get one if possible as the waits for the regular line are long. We highly recommend the ride but we know that some folks with motion sickness or sensitivity can find it challenging.
Pros:
immersive experience, breathtakingly amazing, great queue, best ride everCons:
FastPass recommended to avoid linesReviewed by JennyM Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
We have eaten dinner here several times over the years. When our son and daughter were younger this was a favorite because of the great character experiences. They loved meeting so many princesses and participating in the parade through the restaurant. My kids love the buffet style because they get to go back up and pick whatever they want. In the past it wasn't great for vegetarians due to the menu and Norway theme but on our trip last year (2018) there was a delicious vegetarian item on the menu. Our kids are older but they still really enjoyed the characters. Excellent use of table service on dining plan.
Pros:
Lots of princesses to meet, children's parade through restaurantCons:
menu is not for everyoneReview of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Reviewed by JennyM Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is a family favorite of ours! We enjoy sending in jokes during the pre-show. The show is really fun with lots of laughter and silly jokes. Unsuspecting members of the audience become part of the show through video and in our experience has been tons of fun. Well worth doing. When the weather is bad (raining or just too hot) we head to the Laugh Floor.
Pros:
ability to submit jokes, possible audience participation (magical memories), funny, silly, indoors (weather proofed)Cons:
sometimes the preshow and wait can take a little while but we pass the time sending in jokesReview of Meet Disney Pals
Reviewed by Rachel Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is great if you have a FastPass. One wait to see many main characters works for us. But the line gets really long, pretty fast.
Pros:
Classic charactersCons:
Long waitReview of Star Wars Launch Bay
Reviewed by Rachel Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
If you get there when it opens, it is empty.
Pros:
Characters and exhibitsCons:
NoneReview of Pirates of the Caribbean -- WDW
Reviewed by disneydiner Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
One of my favorites-love the theme-love Jack Sparrow-I didn't believe the red Head needed changing but the new version doesn't really bother me. Arrrrr!!!!
Pros:
Great animatronics-great theme song-Jack Sparrow!Cons:
noneReview of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Reviewed by dznyfn1 Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (5) Recommended
Long wait with little to no air circulation once you get into the main que
Pros:
It is a classicCons:
JerkyReview of Outdoor Kitchens
Reviewed by disneydiner Review Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
I really enjoyed the 2019 festival and it's offerings. Particularly good were the scallops in Canada, the goat cheese tart in France, the pizza in Italy,the red green tomatoes and blue crab at the Arbor and especially the lobster tail at The Citrus Blossom. Best drinks were the Italian Lemoncello Margarita, the French Kir Framboise, the Moroccan Desert Rose and the UK English Rose.
