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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort scores slightly better than Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort comes in at #24 in Orlando with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Gayot
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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
Oyster
Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families."
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
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6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $108 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Besides offering a moderate price for an on-property hotel, a stay at this resort offers a 10-lane bowling alley, early park admission... and poolside activities."
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Travel + Leisure
"On the same property as the standard rooms, Cabana Bay also offers 900 spacious family suites, which sleep up to six and include a kitchenette and a large bathroom."
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No matter which type of room you choose, enjoy two zero-entry swimming pools, a waterslide, a fitness center and even a 10-lane bowling alley.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"An amusement park in itself, this enormous, 1800-room upper-middle-range property is inside of Universal Orlando and within easy walking distance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure."
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Gayot
"Universalâs new Cabana Bay Beach Resort feels like stepping back in time, yet without sacrificing any of the amenities and conveniences modern travelers have come to expect."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A superb – if massive – budget-conscious resort with immense family appeal, right on the doorstep of the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks."
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