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Rosen Shingle CreekvsDisney's Polynesian Village Resort
Rosen Shingle Creek and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Rosen Shingle Creek ranks slightly better than Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Rosen Shingle Creek ranks #17 in Orlando with approval from 7 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Rosen Shingle Creek
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This magnificent Mediterranean-inspired resort evokes thoughts of a bygone era when Florida's legendary grand hotels were bastions of high style." Full review
Star Service "A colossus among the cypress trees, this strapping resort is one of the largest properties in central Florida, a vast unabashed convention hotel with its eye on large groups." Full review
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With 445,000 sq ft of indoor space, groups have a wide variety to choose from.
Gayot "Guests can enjoy eco-adventures by hiking nature trails, birding in the woods or fishing in her waters, reservations required."
Zagat4.0
""Close to Orlando's attractions but away from the hustle and bustle", this "huge", "beautiful" Mediterranean-inspired conference resort is "ideal if you are traveling on business"."
Fodor's "It may cater to the convention crowd, but make no mistake: this place offers plenty to those seeking fun and relaxation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The resort has a championship golf course, tennis courts, and four swimming pools... numerous upscale amenities draws couples and families." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Undeniably luxurious, Rosen Shingle Creek avoids the 'pretentious' trap with a casual-elegant ambiance that encourages visitors to be as swanky or as touristy as they like." Full review
Independent "An expansive realm of Spanish Revival architecture and old-fashioned charm, all wrapped up in a colossal exterior encompassing 1,501 rooms and a multitude of dining choices."
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure Fodor's Gayot The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $442/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, a white sand beach, and a lagoon swimming pool with a steaming volcano and torch-lit walkways create the illusion of an island paradise."
Travel + Leisure "Commanding an enviable position on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom’s front gates, the South Seas–inflected Polynesian is a circa-1971 Disney original." Full review
Fodor's "You may not think you're in Fiji, but families with kids can have fun pretending in this South Pacific-themed resort directly across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom." Full review
Gayot "An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
The Telegraph8.0
"Facilities and amenities that make its South Seas style even more appealing, from the Tiki God in the lobby to the grand bungalows built over Seven Seas Lagoon." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Polynesian has been around since 1971; its great location and fun atmosphere never get old, even as newer choices crop up around it." Full review
Time Out "Want to see what $2,000 a night will get you at a Disney property? Set your search to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort—specifically, the private, eight-person, over-the-water Bungalow...." Full review
Frommer's "The longhouse-style thatched-roof complex remains one of the most transporting of the Disney resorts...a notch above for families as the monorail is steps away and rooms are on the big side" Full review
Lonely Planet "With faux-bamboo decor, a jungle motif in the lobby, and coconut-shell cups and shell necklaces in the store, you just may think you're in the South Pacific." Full review
