The *ALL NEW* Polynesian Resort FAQ thread - *APRIL 2009*

[TJM1976]

Originally Posted by BCV23

Tokelau, Tahiti and Rapa Nui.

thanks

[kaffinito]

Hi all!

We just got back today from the beautiful Poly. Had to stop posting, my laptop shorted out (no screen) while on our trip so I couldn't post for a while. It'll take me a while to catch up, DH is letting me "share" his laptop until mine can get repaired.

Hope everyone on here is doing well!

[ellenmiele]

Just returned today from a magical stay at the Poly. We were in Rapa Nui - very convenient to TTC and bus and not too far from GCH. Last time we stayed at the Poly was 2003 (pre-renovation) - the new rooms are gorgeous! And the new Captain Cook's area with the arcade just next door is great as well. Love the beach, marina, and volcano pool. Just fantastic - even better than I remembered!!

[johnsonet]

Originally Posted by PrincessP

johnsonet - Which store had the crocs? My mom is joining us for part of our trip and was asking about shoes. I told her everyone raves about crocs!

BouTiki, on the 1st floor. Here is a pic of some of the Crocs selection from July (We saw them in March but I didn't take pics) Not sure whether the colors have changed...

[CurtisCandy]

OH NO!

My wife and daughter are Croc FANATICS!

Better budget a little extra spending money!

[PrincessP]

Originally Posted by johnsonet

BouTiki, on the 1st floor. Here is a pic of some of the Crocs selection from July (We saw them in March but I didn't take pics) Not sure whether the colors have changed...

Thank you! Helpful as always!

Originally Posted by kaffinito

Hi all!

We just got back today from the beautiful Poly. Had to stop posting, my laptop shorted out (no screen) while on our trip so I couldn't post for a while. It'll take me a while to catch up, DH is letting me "share" his laptop until mine can get repaired.

Hope everyone on here is doing well!

Welcome Home! Hope you don't have a bad case of the Disney blues....a few others do. looking forward to hearing your reports.

Originally Posted by ellenmiele

Just returned today from a magical stay at the Poly. We were in Rapa Nui - very convenient to TTC and bus and not too far from GCH. Last time we stayed at the Poly was 2003 (pre-renovation) - the new rooms are gorgeous! And the new Captain Cook's area with the arcade just next door is great as well. Love the beach, marina, and volcano pool. Just fantastic - even better than I remembered!!

Welcome back! Sounds like a great trip and makes me excited about our Poly trip coming up so soon!

[johnsonet]

Originally Posted by mmmears

I thought you might laugh at this one!

We are supposed to take our DD "abroad" next summer, so the chances that I can do this aren't looking too great right now. But DH is having a good time, so maybe (and if not, maybe a day at DLP?). We are spoiled by the IPO now and so I'm having a tough time finding an ok price. But I've always wanted to bring my DD here for Xmas...

mmmears - I missed this before! I am so glad your whole family has had so much fun. I TOTALLY understand about the dilemma of seeing more of the country and world yet wanting to return to WDW so badly... it's a constant struggle for me.

Originally Posted by sneakers

I'd like to plan an anniversary trip for DW and myself. At this point I think I'd like to try either the GF, Poly, CR or YC with concierge level rooms.

Can anyone suggest what I should look at for a Poly reservation? This will be for late November-early December.

Thanks in advance.

I've stayed at the CR and at both GF and Poly on the club level. GF Main Bldg. Concierge (Royal Palm Club) is great but I would highly recommend the Polynesian for an anniversary trip. I would stay Lagoon View Club Level if possible. I think I'd recommend MK View second, over GV Club Level. Those views are very, very special

Originally Posted by mmmears

We have stayed CL at YC, GF, and Poly. They are all very nice. They all have their plusses. We are in a LVCL room at the Poly now, and we have the best view ever. It beats our views at the other 2. Just depends on what matters most to you.

I suggest that you check out the club level thread and the club level lounge photo threads -- it may be helpful in making your decision.

Weren't those views unreal??

Originally Posted by scape1224

I have not been in this thread in a while. The Disney vacation is creeping up. So exciting!!!

Question for those who might know. We have an 8 month old and we usually do breakfast just in the room minus our one day that we will eat at the Ohana character breakfast.

Will the Polynesian allow you to get a highchair from them and keep it in your room?

I will call but just thought I would ask here first before I did so in case anyone knows.

Thanks

Sorry, I do not know but hopefully someone else can help. Seems like a request the Poly can fulfill for you

two*little*birds I think Poly LVCL is a fabulous place to use your 40% off PIN The offerings at the Poly are yummy but sounds as though your DH is going to want more than appetizers for supper It's not a ton of food. Keep in mind that breakfast is continental style - there are no eggs, sausage, bacon, etc. Midday is snacks like chips and cookies and UnCrustables...

Originally Posted by kaffinito

Hi all!

We just got back today from the beautiful Poly. Had to stop posting, my laptop shorted out (no screen) while on our trip so I couldn't post for a while. It'll take me a while to catch up, DH is letting me "share" his laptop until mine can get repaired.

Hope everyone on here is doing well!

Welcome home! Glad you had fun. Can't wait to hear more!

Originally Posted by ellenmiele

Just returned today from a magical stay at the Poly. We were in Rapa Nui - very convenient to TTC and bus and not too far from GCH. Last time we stayed at the Poly was 2003 (pre-renovation) - the new rooms are gorgeous! And the new Captain Cook's area with the arcade just next door is great as well. Love the beach, marina, and volcano pool. Just fantastic - even better than I remembered!!

Sounds like an awesome stay. I think the rooms are gorgeous too! LOVE the Poly

Originally Posted by PrincessP

Thank you! Helpful as always!

You're welcome. Thank you so much

[SeaSpray]

Originally Posted by kandcmch

Okay everyone!!! We just got back! We ate everywhere like Chef Mickey's to O'hana's without reservations and rode everything and saw every show! I have Wonderful pictures of the resort I have to figure out how to post them. We even went Parasailing at the contemperary resort!!! Our trip was GREAT!

Originally Posted by kaffinito

Hi all!

We just got back today from the beautiful Poly. Had to stop posting, my laptop shorted out (no screen) while on our trip so I couldn't post for a while. It'll take me a while to catch up, DH is letting me "share" his laptop until mine can get repaired.

Hope everyone on here is doing well!

Originally Posted by ellenmiele

Just returned today from a magical stay at the Poly. We were in Rapa Nui - very convenient to TTC and bus and not too far from GCH. Last time we stayed at the Poly was 2003 (pre-renovation) - the new rooms are gorgeous! And the new Captain Cook's area with the arcade just next door is great as well. Love the beach, marina, and volcano pool. Just fantastic - even better than I remembered!!

WELCOME BACK!!! So glad you all had a great time!

Originally Posted by johnsonet

two*little*birds I think Poly LVCL is a fabulous place to use your 40% off PIN The offerings at the Poly are yummy but sounds as though your DH is going to want more than appetizers for supper It's not a ton of food. Keep in mind that breakfast is continental style - there are no eggs, sausage, bacon, etc. Midday is snacks like chips and cookies and UnCrustables...

I agree with this. The breakfast each morning is on the lighter side although it can make for a great meal; there are no lunch foods per se, except for gold fish crackers, popcorn, chips and salsa, etc. As for dinner, since you said that your DH has a big appetite, I'd choose the dining plan over the food offerings at CL. Although very delicious, it really is just appetizer type foods.

When we stay CL, we always plan to have our meals at the restaurant, except a few breakfasts we do have at the lounge.

[ncdisneydad]

[QUOTE=two*little*birds;31416928]For those of you that do CL at the Poly, just a couple of questions...

1. DH wants to know about the "beer" requests, is this something they get right away for you?

yes it there from 10am-10pm just ask the staff in lounge they walk behind counter and get it for you takes about a min they has sam adams and heiniken the wine and liquers where 7 or 8 i think till 10 ps pirate punch also mmm

[tinawv]

Originally Posted by ellenmiele

Just returned today from a magical stay at the Poly. We were in Rapa Nui - very convenient to TTC and bus and not too far from GCH. Last time we stayed at the Poly was 2003 (pre-renovation) - the new rooms are gorgeous! And the new Captain Cook's area with the arcade just next door is great as well. Love the beach, marina, and volcano pool. Just fantastic - even better than I remembered!!

Sounds like you stay at the Poly was very enjoyable. We just paid off our trip today and will be staying at the Poly June 3-10. This will be our first stay at the Poly, and my family is beside theirselves (including me) with excitement. I am at the point where I can't wait for it to get here, but don't want it to be over at the same time. How did you find the crowds? Were they managable?

[kaffinito]

Originally Posted by mmmears

I think I caught some kind of Disney bug here -- there is a bounceback code in out room. I'm really wanting to book something. I think I've really scared my poor DH. And my DD & I are spoiled now and I want to stay club level again. Poor guy, I think I might ruin his vacation. (wondering if I should upgrade to APs). Thanks for listening. No-one else would understand .

I'm glad you had a safe trip home! I can totally relate to your "bug"! I spent the second to last morning on the phone trying to book a bounceback for Christmas, and I already have ressies for Christmas using DVC points.

Originally Posted by mmmears

I understand. I will say that our room at the Poly is so much bigger than our AKL room. There are just 3 of us, so we fit fine, but I wouldn't ever want to be there with 5! We have one of the "smaller" Poly rooms and it's really big.

Aren't the rooms a good size? I really enjoyed the space we had.

Originally Posted by kandcmch

Okay everyone!!! We just got back! We ate everywhere like Chef Mickey's to O'hana's without reservations and rode everything and saw every show! I have Wonderful pictures of the resort I have to figure out how to post them. We even went Parasailing at the contemperary resort!!! Our trip was GREAT!

We did too! We did walk ups at Kona Cafe and O'Hana's and had walk up Marina rentals. Sorry we missed you there! I'm so glad you had a great first trip! I was thinking about you and hoping you had a lot of

[PolyAddict]

[QUOTE=ncdisneydad;31418729]

Originally Posted by two*little*birds

For those of you that do CL at the Poly, just a couple of questions...

1. DH wants to know about the "beer" requests, is this something they get right away for you?

yes it there from 10am-10pm just ask the staff in lounge they walk behind counter and get it for you takes about a min they has sam adams and heiniken the wine and liquers where 7 or 8 i think till 10 ps pirate punch also mmm

mmm what is this pirate punch you speak of?

[Mouseturtle]

So my vacation is almost here - for the very first time at WDW and the Poly (thank you, Buy 4 get 3!!)

I want to put in a request for a 3rd floor in the Tahiti building but am running into roadblocks when I call - when I do the online check in can I request it then?

I splurged on a MK view and want to make sure we get a great view! Or is there any bad view with a MK room? Since I paid the extra $$ I don;t want to be disappointed.

Also our flight gets into Orlando at 9am - what time can I realistically expect to be at the Poly using Magical Express? And I understand I can't check in until later but will they be able to store our carry on luggage?

Can't wait, it all looks so amazing! Thank you for this awesome info!

[juliebee]

Originally Posted by two*little*birds

For those of you that do CL at the Poly, just a couple of questions...

1. DH wants to know about the "beer" requests, is this something they get right away for you?

2. DH has a BIG appetite, meaning he likes to load up his plate. LOL, will he be uncomfortable doing this "if" we take advantage and upgrade our reservation to CL?

3. Do any of you do CL and DP together? It just seems like it would be so much food. Is is better to opt out of the DP if doing CL?

I'm just on the fence about the whole CL thing, but since we have the 40% pin it might be worth it to upgrade our reservation. Heck we may never get another 40% pin again! If we're going to do it, I want to do LVCL.

Thanks for any input.

1. I saw people ask for beer at the counter and they got it right away.

2. I personally wouldn't think of the food offerings as a complete dinner unless you have a small appetite and don't mind the limited menu. We generally just grabbed a sample of the food and had a regular dinner elsewhere. But if you wanted to make it a meal, you sure could. They keep putting out food, so you would be totally welcome to go back as many times as you would want.

3. We did club level and the dining plan together. We ate breakfast in the lounge, ate a counter service lunch, snacked on the club dinner foods sometimes, and had a sit down dinner. Worked perfectly for us. I would totally do that again.

[Kathy Z]

Originally Posted by mmmears

Ours was good thru Dec 24th.

Thanks mmmears! That sounds good to me.

I just checked the UG crowd levels and other than Saturdays in early Dec the numbers look good. But I did notice Pop Warner Football at the same time. Does anyone know what areas they impact the most?