A wreath hanging in the lobby of the Polynesian at Christmas.
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Mele Kalikimaka! A Christmas Tour of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

This article shares a preview of Christmas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, including holiday decorations and the resort’s beautiful tropical Christmas tree.

Mele Kalikimaka, or better yet, Aloha, from Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Christmas is already in full swing at the Polynesian this holiday season, and we’re always happy to see the tropical decor! Most will agree that a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort equates to the ultimate vacation experience at Walt Disney World.

Between the peaceful vibes and tropical grounds, the resort is unlike any other. But at Christmastime, Disney’s Polynesian offers a festive look reminiscent of what you might expect from the Pacific Ocean Islands. From florals to fruit, the Poly’s Christmas decor is in a class of its own.

This article was updated on November 26, 2023.

The Polynesian's lobby Christmas Tree
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort features tropical island decorations during the holiday season.

We’ll start at the front entrance to the Polynesian’s Great Ceremonial House. A paved walkway leads up to a bridge that crosses over to the lobby doors.

Walking up to the entrance of Disney's Polynesian at Christmas.

This is an area where guests tend to linger. Each side of the entrance has planters filled with tropical flowers and gorgeous greenery. At night, Tiki torches light the way.

The landscape at the Polynesian around Christmas with Tiki torches burning at night.

During the holiday season, poinsettias are added to the beds for a touch of Christmas. Here are a few photos:

Shows how the entrance is decorated with poinsettias.
Orange Bromeliads and Red Poinsettias
Waterfall at the entrance of Disney's Polynesian
Walking across the bridge to reach the front doors of the Polynesian.

Several wreaths feature tropical decor and light globes suspended in fishermen’s nets.

A holiday decoration that is pinned to the poles of the Polynesian.

At the front door, you’re greeted by a beautiful holiday display.

The front door entrance of the Polynesian has wreaths over the transoms.

Cheerful planters decked out in holiday colors welcome you to Disney’s Polynesian.

A large display of potted plants has poinsettias in various colors added for Christmas.

Inside, you’ll see a splash of holiday decor here and there. It is true that the resort is more subtly decorated than others during Christmas. But the Polynesian has an exceptionally unique vibe. So, it only needs a gentle dusting of Christmas to pull things off.

A Christmas wreath at the Polynesian with a fish in the center of it.

Everything works well together.

Disney's Polynesian Lobby with Christmas Tree

The almost two-story tree sits toward the front corner of the lobby near Boutiki.

Polynesian's tropical Christmas tree with the famous lobby light fixture beside it.

If you take the time to inspect the tree, you’ll notice it’s accented with gorgeous ornaments.

Shows a decorative photo of a portion of the Polynesian Christmas Tree.

Here are a few photos of the ornaments:

An ornament that's shaped like a flower with faux tropical flowers on it.
An ornament that's Hawaiian.
A purple globe wit fishermen's rope tied around it.
An ornament that's shaped like a turtle with a palm tree on the shell.
Tropical flowers and orchids placed in the Polynesian's Christmas Tree.
An orange globe that's lit up.
An alternative view of the lobby tree at Disney's Polynesian during Christmas.

The iconic Tiki statue in the lobby’s center is the perfect place to get a photo. A PhotoPass photographer is usually out near the tree during the evening to take photos of guests during the holidays.

A tiki man statue in the lobby of the Polynesian that's surrounded by poinsettias during Christmas.

Overall, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has just the right amount of Christmas. For more about the resort, you might like to browse these articles:

For more Christmas at Walt Disney World, you might like:

Or you might enjoy our overview: The Best Resort to Visit at Walt Disney World During Christmas.

What Do You Think?

What do you think of the Christmas decorations at Disney’s Polynesian Resort? Have you ever visited Disney’s Polynesian over the holidays? Would you enjoy staying here during Christmas?

Amber

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Hi, I'm Amber the owner of Resorts Gal. We have stayed at every single Disney Resort Hotel. Our philosophy? We believe you can have an incredible time at the resorts without ever setting foot in a theme park. We visit the resorts and parks regularly and would love for you to follow along!