Martinhal Sagres Beach beats Disney resorts if you want a single property that doesn't require park tickets to justify itself—it's self-contained, age-segmented programming for kids across the whole range, and a real beach that doesn't need a theme park to feel like vacation. For Disney devotees, Polynesian Village is the frictionless play: monorail access means zero parking hassle and you're in Magic Kingdom in 10 minutes, which matters when you've got young kids and jet lag. Both deliver villa space (crucial for multi-generational trips), but they're fundamentally different bets: Europe's premier family-only resort versus Disney's most convenient entry point.