Has the club level at the Polynesian Resort gone down hill?

by Gail C.
(New York)

We are hoping to stay at the Polynesian Resort this May and were thinking about the club level. Our kids are 4 and 7 and we expect to be back at the resort in the middle of the day and out again in the evenings for various dinner reservations at about 5pm.

I thought that we could use the club for the breakfasts and snacks as well as the great view of the fireworks. It seemed worth it until I saw some recent reviews which complained that the breakfasts are out late, the crowd of guests is pushy and the staff is not friendly. It sounds like the only part of the club level that has retained its value are the hot appetizers and I'm not sure we'll ever be there at that time to enjoy them. What do you think? Thanks.

Dad's a long time ago Answer

Gail,

A long time ago, the club level at the Polynesian Resort was the ultimate place in all of Disney World. The service, the food in the lounge the rooms, everything was just about perfect, and it only added a little bit to the price. Yes, the club level at the Polynesian Resort has gone down hill.

What you're reading is correct. The food service at in the lounge is spotty and not as filling as it used to be. Service has deteriorated also. The only thing that's the same is the incredible views of the Magic Kingdom in most of the Magic Kingdom view rooms.

Dad's Polynesian Resort page

The other problem with using the club level for food is the price. I just priced a week at the Polynesian comparing the club level with the regular rooms. A club level garden view room is $585.00 per night vs. a standard garden view room at $445.00 per night. The Magic Kingdom view club level room is $785.00 per night vs. the standard Magic Kingdom view room at $590.00 per night.

That's $140.00 per night or more difference. A family of 4 can get a lot of food, even at Disney World for $140.00. If you want a Magic Kingdom view you can't beat the club level. Those rooms have a perfect view of the park, but at almost $200.00 per night more????

Gail, when we started going to the Polynesian 20 years ago, the club level was the place to stay. Not so much any more. Like I said before, the club level at the Polynesian Resort has gone downhill. It's not worth it just for the food. For the view ...

Why not let Dad be your travel agent?