The *ALL NEW* Polynesian Resort FAQ thread - *APRIL 2009* - Page 251 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Capt. Barbosa · 09-21-2009, 08:46 AM

I would use the online check in if I was arriving at a busy time, I think the room assigner books the room and they just make up your keys and welcome package at that point. I just like the interaction with the front desk and I'm arriving at 9pm so I don't think there will be a big line.

BarleyJack · 09-21-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sctigger

I check in the 26th and out of curiosity I checked to see if there were anymore CL rooms left. The only rooms they have left 09/26-10/02 are garden view. So I don't think I'll be getting an upgrade.

I thought I saw they had MK view/LV rooms still available for that time, so don't give up hope!

JRDMAN · 09-21-2009, 10:20 AM

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bkowals25 · 09-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Hi Poly fans.

We have been to Disney every year for the last 8 years with our last 2 stays being at the poly. We have always rented a car but this year we would like to try Magical Express. Has anyone used this sevice when arriving late at the aiport. We are headed to the poly Jan 12th and are getting in to Orlando around 11:15pm and woudl like to know what we can expect for an arrival time at the poly. I know we will have to get our own bags because of the time but will we have to wait until the buses get semi-full or will we be able to leave right away with a mostly empty bus.

Any info would be great.

TinkerBelle_325 · 09-21-2009, 11:05 AM

In exactly 72 hours we will be checking in to the Polynesian!!

This will be our third stay at the Polynesian, our first in Club Level

(thanks to a 40% off pin

)

I'm so excited I can barely focus on my work (which is why I'm on the DISboards...

)

Tess · 09-21-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

In exactly 72 hours we will be checking in to the Polynesian!!

This will be our third stay at the Polynesian, our first in Club Level

(thanks to a 40% off pin

)

I'm so excited I can barely focus on my work (which is why I'm on the DISboards...

)

Such excitement! Lovin' It! Have a great time and enjoy CL--we're killing time until our arrival soon, but sadly we won't be at the Polynesian this time. Beach Club is a better fit for F&W Festival (I hope).

Disney-Kim · 09-21-2009, 02:24 PM

5 days from right now we will be in flight

mmmears · 09-21-2009, 02:38 PM

For those of you about to leave for the Poly --

-- Have a great time there!!!

Tinkerbellie16 · 09-21-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkowals25

Hi Poly fans.

We have been to Disney every year for the last 8 years with our last 2 stays being at the poly. We have always rented a car but this year we would like to try Magical Express. Has anyone used this sevice when arriving late at the aiport. We are headed to the poly Jan 12th and are getting in to Orlando around 11:15pm and woudl like to know what we can expect for an arrival time at the poly. I know we will have to get our own bags because of the time but will we have to wait until the buses get semi-full or will we be able to leave right away with a mostly empty bus.

Any info would be great.

I've gotten in late (late!) at night before and while the bus was fairly empty, we did have to wait around for a bit for other folks to trickle in. So we still had to wait! I'm not saying that will happen to you, but just because there aren't a lot of people doesn't mean there won't be a wait. I have always gotten my own bags with magical express (along with my hubby and 2 kids) and we like it. We like having our bags with us and it really isn't that much effort to get the bags and get on the bus. You may not have anyone helping at the hotel when you get there (at least we didn't). I actually didn't mind arriving so late but when we got to the hotel, we were so excited to be there that it took awhile to get to sleep - so take advantage of naps on the plane and the bus

sersee05 · 09-21-2009, 04:15 PM

I am sooooo excited..WE are going in November and was finalizing things with my TA...She told me that she wants to request that we be in the Samoa Longhouse facing the pool..She says it's pretty and isn't very loud at night..But thought it would be best with my 3 kids....She asked me what I thought..and I told her I had no clue!!!

What do you Poly vets say?

The Ta was telling me that my kids can make leis while they are there? Really?? If that is right..my kids will be so excited..

I gave up fd to stay at the Poly..We got a great rate..and decided since we will only be there 5 days....The poly came out 60 dollars less than the por..though the por had free dining..But we were already eating at T Rex one night..so I think it was worth it..and after listening to my TA tell me how wonderful it was..I just am so excited. I think I am walking around with a smile on my face

BreezysMom · 09-21-2009, 04:36 PM

Wow!

Happy travels to all of you heading to paradise! I hope you all get some fabulous pixie dust on your vacation

I can't wait to hear full details!

Aloha friends!

Sammy · 09-21-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sersee05

I am sooooo excited..WE are going in November and was finalizing things with my TA...She told me that she wants to request that we be in the Samoa Longhouse facing the pool..She says it's pretty and isn't very loud at night..But thought it would be best with my 3 kids....She asked me what I thought..and I told her I had no clue!!!

What do you Poly vets say?

The Ta was telling me that my kids can make leis while they are there? Really?? If that is right..my kids will be so excited..

I gave up fd to stay at the Poly..We got a great rate..and decided since we will only be there 5 days....The poly came out 60 dollars less than the por..though the por had free dining..But we were already eating at T Rex one night..so I think it was worth it..and after listening to my TA tell me how wonderful it was..I just am so excited. I think I am walking around with a smile on my face

LOL...we did the same thing (and for November too)! DH and I are planning taking it very easy with lots of resort time for this vacation, so even though I really wanted FD, it will be nice to not be tied to ADRs. I did make 2 dinner ADRs, but that's it. This will be our first Poly trip and I'm so excited!

Here's to a wonderful vacation!

Ronald Duck · 09-21-2009, 06:57 PM

...from our early September trip:

sersee05 · 09-21-2009, 07:46 PM

Ooh pretty pics..I love the lit waterfall!!! lolol Sammy I only made 2 adr's also.. Here's to giving up free dining!!!!

mmmears · 09-21-2009, 07:50 PM

Lovely photos!!! I really like the lush gardens at the Poly and you really captured them well in your photos! Thanks for continuing to post them -- I really have enjoyed them all!

09-21-2009, 08:46 AM	#3751
Capt. Barbosa DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NH Posts: 620	I would use the online check in if I was arriving at a busy time, I think the room assigner books the room and they just make up your keys and welcome package at that point. I just like the interaction with the front desk and I'm arriving at 9pm so I don't think there will be a big line. __________________ DisDad Club Member # 487 First of all,returning you to shore was never part of our agreement. Second, you are not a pirate, so the Pirate's Code does not apply. And third, the Pirate's Code is more of a set of what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules. Welcome aboard the Black Pearl.

09-21-2009, 10:20 AM	#3753
JRDMAN Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 160	Wow! We made it to 251 pages! What's next? 252 Actually, I was just checking to see where we're at with the page limit thingy and wanting to say good morning to every one. __________________ JR 1972 Spring break....off site 1983 Disney Inn (now Shades of Green) 1998 Polynesian CL GV 1999 Contemporary 2000 Polynesian CL GV 2001 Polynesian CL GV 2002 Polynesian CL GV 2008 POP 2009 Polynesian CL GV

09-21-2009, 11:05 AM	#3755
TinkerBelle_325 The Disney Foodie and a Polynesian Obsessive! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 3,399	In exactly 72 hours we will be checking in to the Polynesian!! This will be our third stay at the Polynesian, our first in Club Level (thanks to a 40% off pin ) I'm so excited I can barely focus on my work (which is why I'm on the DISboards...) __________________ Past Trips to the World....CSR (16) CBR (8) WL (4) POLY (5) BC (3) YC (2) BWI (1) POR (1) Offsite (4) Upcoming...December 2012, Poly CURRENT DINING REVIEW: GOING LIVE Dec 14th to 21st~Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire~ A Christmas Dining Report

09-21-2009, 02:24 PM	#3757
Disney-Kim Always planning our next trip !! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,905	5 days from right now we will be in flight __________________ WDW Boardwalk Inn - May 2013 ~Disneyland GCH Sept 12 ~ Disneyland GCH Nov 2011 ~ CBR May 2010 ~Polynesian Sept 09 ~ POR May09 ~ VWL May08 ~ Polynesian May07 ~ BCV May06 ~ VWL May05 ~ VWL May04 ~ BWV May 03~ Yacht Club Concierge Sept 02 ~ Polynesian Concierge for our Honeymoon May 02 ~ Beach Club 09/01 ~ CSR, POR, POFQ, and CBR on our previous trips back to 1992~

09-21-2009, 02:38 PM	#3758
mmmears DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 8,211	For those of you about to leave for the Poly -- -- Have a great time there!!! __________________ * Disneyland * Walt Disney World * Disneyland Paris ** Disney Wonder Bahamas * Disney Wonder Alaska * Grand Floridian Resort Animal Kingdom Lodge * Polynesian Resort * Yacht Club * Beach Club * Disneyland Hotel * Grand Californian Resort *

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09-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#3754
bkowals25 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	Hi Poly fans. We have been to Disney every year for the last 8 years with our last 2 stays being at the poly. We have always rented a car but this year we would like to try Magical Express. Has anyone used this sevice when arriving late at the aiport. We are headed to the poly Jan 12th and are getting in to Orlando around 11:15pm and woudl like to know what we can expect for an arrival time at the poly. I know we will have to get our own bags because of the time but will we have to wait until the buses get semi-full or will we be able to leave right away with a mostly empty bus. Any info would be great.

09-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#3760
sersee05 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 313	First time EVER at the Poly! I am sooooo excited..WE are going in November and was finalizing things with my TA...She told me that she wants to request that we be in the Samoa Longhouse facing the pool..She says it's pretty and isn't very loud at night..But thought it would be best with my 3 kids....She asked me what I thought..and I told her I had no clue!!! What do you Poly vets say? The Ta was telling me that my kids can make leis while they are there? Really?? If that is right..my kids will be so excited.. I gave up fd to stay at the Poly..We got a great rate..and decided since we will only be there 5 days....The poly came out 60 dollars less than the por..though the por had free dining..But we were already eating at T Rex one night..so I think it was worth it..and after listening to my TA tell me how wonderful it was..I just am so excited. I think I am walking around with a smile on my face

09-21-2009, 04:36 PM	#3761
BreezysMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western Subs, Chicago Posts: 1,622	Wow! Happy travels to all of you heading to paradise! I hope you all get some fabulous pixie dust on your vacation I can't wait to hear full details! Aloha friends! __________________ DH Me (Teri) DD (11) Poly Maeve Oct 2007 Poly~ Dec 2008 Poly CL~ Oct 2009 Poly CL~ Oct 2011 Poly CL~ Aug 2012 Poly CL

09-21-2009, 06:57 PM	#3763
Ronald Duck Another Disney Fanatic Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Oneonta, NY, USA Posts: 1,095	Some more Resort photos... ...from our early September trip: __________________

09-21-2009, 07:46 PM	#3764
sersee05 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 313	Ooh pretty pics..I love the lit waterfall!!! lolol Sammy I only made 2 adr's also.. Here's to giving up free dining!!!!

09-21-2009, 07:50 PM	#3765
mmmears DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 8,211	Lovely photos!!! I really like the lush gardens at the Poly and you really captured them well in your photos! Thanks for continuing to post them -- I really have enjoyed them all! __________________ * Disneyland * Walt Disney World * Disneyland Paris ** Disney Wonder Bahamas * Disney Wonder Alaska * Grand Floridian Resort Animal Kingdom Lodge * Polynesian Resort * Yacht Club * Beach Club * Disneyland Hotel * Grand Californian Resort *

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