Several of Disney World's nicest hotels are on the monorail line.
The Disney World Resort sees millions of visitors every year, many of whom stay at hotels on property. While staying at Disney World, many guests enjoy the convenience of being on Disney's monorail, which takes guests to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Some of the nicest hotels on property are monorail resorts.
Polynesian Resort
The Polynesian Resort is one of the first Disney World hotels and has a south Pacific theme. Many adult guests love this resort at his a "classic" Disney feel and reminds them of their first trips from when they themselves were kids. The hotel is known for its great dining options. Ohana (meaning "family" in Hawaiian) is a family-service style restaurant that has regional food offerings; Kona Café serves what many guests claim may be the best coffee in all of Disney World; and the Great Ceremonial House is home to the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, a luau that has been performed at the resort since it opened. The hotel has its own sandy beach on the Seven Seas Lagoon, from which guests can sit back and enjoy the fireworks from the nearby Magic Kingdom. Rooms here are 404 square feet and have refrigerators and a tropical décor. Many rooms have balconies. This resort is considered one of Disney's "deluxe" resorts and is priced accordingly.
Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-2000
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Contemporary Resort
To say the Contemporary Resort is "on" the monorail can be interpreted a couple of different ways, as the monorail runs directly through this unique resort. The hotel has an A-frame structure, allowing for a large, open-air atrium through which the train runs. This property is constantly being refurbished to keep up with what "contemporary" is, and offers some of the most unique rooms at Disney World. Also a one-of-a-kind experience here: have dinner at the excellent California Grill on the top floor, and look down at the Magic Kingdom; this is a popular place to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Chef Mickey's on the lower level offers character dining, where Mickey and other costumed characters make their way through the dining room, interacting with children. This resort is one of Disney's deluxe resorts. It is one of the two resorts on property that can host conferences and events.
The Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-1000
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Victorian-style turn-of-the-century themed structure that is perhaps the most elegant resort on property. The atrium lobby of this hotel has an enormous chandelier and a piano, as well as a chamber orchestra playing at various times of the day. The dining at this resort matches the elegance of the hotel: Victoria and Albert's is considered one of the best restaurants in all of central Florida, is jacket-required for men and does not allow children under the age of 10. Narcoosee's, while not quite as expensive, also offers quality fare in a pleasant setting, within view of the Magic Kingdom. The hotel has five shops, its own beach on the Seven Seas Lagoon, swimming pools and an arcade. The hotel is one of Disney's deluxe resorts.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Grand Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
407-824-3000
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