Polynesian Resort Facts and Fun
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The
Electrical Water Pageant, a floating, lighted procession of "sea creatures," takes
place each night on Bay Lake at 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
Disney's
Polynesian Resort has a unique "Kukui Nut" tree. The only one
of its kind in the state of Florida, the tree was brought to the Walt
Disney World Resort from its native Hawaii.
Learn
some Polynesian lingo! Aloha means "hello'" and "goodbye"; mahalo nui
loa means "thank you very much"; and Aita Peatea, the motto
of the Polynesian Resort, means "There will be another day tomorrow
just like today."
Koi
fish, which can be found in ponds throughout the South Pacific islands
as well as Disney's Polynesian Resort, are thought to bring
good luck.
There is a wave
machine built under the Seven Seas lagoon just off the Polynesian beach.
It caused beach erosion, so was shut down, but can still be
seen under the water.
Disney's
Polynesian Resort opened on October 1, 1971.
'Ohana means family.
Gather outside the
main lobby entrance at 6pm each day to see a traditional Polynesian torch
lighting ceremony.
Hidden Mickeys
In front of the
benches, on the lower level lobby, made of floor tiles.
Look at the wallpaper
in the laundry room.
On the Moana Mickey's
Arcade sign.
On the bedspreads in rooms.
