Like the time the chef at the Polynesian Resort prepared a special fruit platter for my food-allergic 13-year-old son.

I made my way down to the lobby of the Polynesian Resort and waited with the other runners for the 3:45 a.m. bus to the start.

As of 2008, Disney's Polynesian Resort is certified green lodging property with the state of Florida.

With newly found construction photos of the Polynesian Resort found, the rooms were done differently than the Contemporary.

Disney's Polynesian Resort has two full service restaurants, one dinner show and one quick service restaurant.

Disney's Polynesian Resort features two swimming pools, a marina, an arcade, a supervised children's activity center, and a shared spa and health club.

John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially broke up the Beatles at the Polynesian Resort on December 29, 1974.

Shades of Green is located near the Magic Kingdom, just southwest of the Polynesian Resort.

Little Polynesian Resort, Rarotonga (www.littlepolynesian.com; doubles from £386 for three nights).

The Davises are among this group, and they are considering the Polynesian Resort, one of the three places closest to the Magic Kingdom.