The cast for this multiple-member resort review.

Curt Stone – Episode 012 – Owner at BLT – Host of the Geekin' on WDW PodcastValerie Fairnington – Episode 002 – Owner at AKV, VGF, and BWVChad Pennycuff – My DVC Points Host – Owner at Poly, CCV, BLT, BC, SSR, and VGC

Two Pools at this Resort: Oasis and Lava Pool

Curt commented that these are probably the best pair of pools on property. The Oasis pool has a full-service bar, mug refill, and mini-restaurant. Curt pointed out that the Oasis pool was reimagined when DVC came into the resort. Everybody agreed that the Lava Pool slide is a lot of fun. The waterfall adds to the immersive environment. Chad pointed out that the slide is very dark because it's wrapped in concrete. The only thing missing would be a swim-up pool bar.

Chad pointed out that the kid's splash area is also incredibly well themed. It's really close to being the best splash area on-property. However, a guide once told us that with pools and kids, it's really simple. Don't overthink it. Just add water and the kids will have a ton of fun. They will enjoy any pool you let them play in.

The pools at poly require a magic band to get inside the pool area. Quite often cast members manually issue wrist bands to guests at the Lava Pool to enforce the no-pool hopping rules at the Polynesian.

Restaurants: Poly is our #1 Choice for Best Walt Disney World Resort Restaurants

The Lapu Lapu from Tambu Lounge

The Polynesian resort has an all-star grand slam line up for food and beverage. No other resort comes close to this list of fan favorites. Here's a link to the official Disney listing.

Ohana is our favorite restaurant on property. Chad and Curt are huge fans of dinner. However, the family-style character breakfast ranks really high with the Pennycuff family. Kids love meeting Mickey, Minnie, Lilo, and Stitch. Ohana is best known for its bread pudding dessert. However, the skewered meat, potstickers, noodles, and dipping sauces also rank high on many people's lists. We had a confession. We intentionally drag our feet in getting out of there to let the food settle so that can have the bread pudding for dessert. Consider yourself incredibly lucky if you can get castle view seating during the fireworks. Ohana is so popular, you need to book this restaurant at the 180-day mark. Firework seating sells out incredibly fast. The Tambu Louge is near Ohana and famous for its Lapu Lapu drink.

Valerie points out that Kona Cafe is a great option if you cannot get an Advance Dining Reservation at Ohana. While Ohana gets all the press, Kona is also excellent. Chad commented that if going there for breakfast, be sure to get the Polynesian inspired food. The normal breakfast items are ok but expensive for normal breakfast food. The tonga toast and macadamia nut pancakes are the stars of the breakfast menu. Valerie commented that you can order the bread pudding from Ohana for dessert at Kona even though it's not on the menu.

Room Service: Hands down fan favorite is “The Twilight Feast.” It's all the food from Ohana and a one-person serving has enough food for two people.

Captain Cook's is also one of the best quick-service restaurants on property. Curt loves the Big Kahuna sandwich. The Pork Nacho's at Captain Cooks is legendary on Curt's show. Donna Bickert from the My DVC Points community pointed out that it's a shame you cannot get the pork nachos served at Trader Sam's.

Pineapple Lani is a quick-service window for Dole Whips. Hello, my name is Chad and I'm a Dole Whip addict. Its one of three places you can get a Dole Whip in Walt Disney World. Valerie loves the Dole Whip with dark rum served at Pineapple Lani.

Trader Sam's Grogg Grotto is also a fan favorite and always ranks as one of the best bars on property. The servers are incredible at this Tiki bar. A lot of Disney fans collect the mugs from.