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mmmears · 04-26-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by huntconn

Thanks mmmears. Sounds pretty similar to what we experienced last Summer. Not sure why IPO is refusing to provide us with a menu. Kind of irritating to be honest. I will be very dissapointed if I show up and the menu is exactly as it has been for the past year or so. Not dissapointed that the menu is the same, but that IPO would not just say so so that we can plan accordingly.

I understand. What IPO did send us was the times of the food offerings. Like, 7-10am breakfast, 11-4 snacks, etc. But they did not say what was included in them. My guess is so that they can change it at any minute and not have guests complaining that they aren't serving what was expected. The days of the week on Tikiman's site still did correspond with what they were offering, though. Hope this helps!

KimDis · 04-27-2009, 12:33 AM

I'm pretty certain that IPO still has a menu, though, even if they won't provide it. My mom's vegetarian and the IPO consulted one last month during my call to discuss if there would be any options for her in the lounge. She went over day by day menus.

DisneyDreamer2 · 04-27-2009, 08:23 AM

Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

johnsonet · 04-27-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDreamer2

Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

Have fun!!

BCV23 · 04-27-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmears

I understand. What IPO did send us was the times of the food offerings. Like, 7-10am breakfast, 11-4 snacks, etc. But they did not say what was included in them. My guess is so that they can change it at any minute and not have guests complaining that they aren't serving what was expected. The days of the week on Tikiman's site still did correspond with what they were offering, though. Hope this helps!

That makes sense. I suppose they can't win. Some people will be upset if they can't get the menu ahead of time and others would complain if something on the menu isn't served. No win situation.

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Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

Have a great time! Aloha!

MsStinkerBelle · 04-27-2009, 08:48 AM

Sorry so quiet for so long but work has been absolutely crazy. Such is the joyous life of an Engineer...

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Originally Posted by TJM1976

Clarification (for me), Lagoon View rooms obviously have Lagoon Views

But is it possible with SOME LV rooms to see MK? Just not a clear, unobstructed view? From what I've been reading, MK can be seen from some of the LV rooms. You just may have to look to the side. Or am I wrong?

Like BCV23 said, you are exactly right.

I had a LV room in the Tuvalu longhouse that had the bottom 1/3rd of Cinderella's castle obstructed by Beachcomber Island but I could see the Main Street train station and also Space Mountain.

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Originally Posted by mmmears

We loved the Poly, but thought that the GF would be nicely decorated for xmas.

The GF is obscenely (in a good way) decorated for Christmas! One of the things I loved about staying at the Poly is that a quick monorail ride away we could enjoy the traditional Christmas decorations at the GF. Be sure to check and see if they have roasted chestnuts. Yum!

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Originally Posted by DisneyDreamer2

Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

Have an AWESOME time!

I wish I was stowing away in your bags.

mmmears · 04-27-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDreamer2

Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

Have a fun trip! Lucky you!!!

taylor3297 · 04-27-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDreamer2

Leaving for the airport now. See you at the Poly!!!

Have a great trip! I look forward to hearing all about your trip.

NJ2Boardwalk · 04-27-2009, 03:49 PM

Just wanted to post that the IPO made all of our reservations almost to the tee. We got every restaurant we wanted and the times were off by at most 10 minutes on a few. I'm loving concierge so far.

AUDramaQueen · 04-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KimDis

I'm pretty certain that IPO still has a menu, though, even if they won't provide it. My mom's vegetarian and the IPO consulted one last month during my call to discuss if there would be any options for her in the lounge. She went over day by day menus.

My sister is a vegetarian and we are staying club level this December. Was you mother pleased with the offerings or did they do something special for her?

Desnik · 04-27-2009, 05:01 PM

Hi!
I just wanted to jump in here and say I just booked the POLY for our June trip!!

It will be our first time staying here. I requested Aotearoa building and a room with a balcony. I hope that was a good choice? We are not going to the parks and will just be at the resort for 4 days to enjoy swimming and relaxing!(we are DVC'ers and we just went in Jan and will be back in Nov so no parks this time!)

I plan on reading this entire thread tonight so I can learn everything I can about this resort!!

johnsonet · 04-27-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ2Boardwalk

Just wanted to post that the IPO made all of our reservations almost to the tee. We got every restaurant we wanted and the times were off by at most 10 minutes on a few. I'm loving concierge so far.

That is awesome news. How exciting!

tcolling · 04-27-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnik

We are not going to the parks and will just be at the resort for 4 days to enjoy swimming and relaxing!(we are DVC'ers and we just went in Jan and will be back in Nov so no parks this time!)

Sounds like a lot of fun. So far, my wife and I have had two action packed trips to WDW. On a trip like this, do you resort hop to do a variety of dining options at other resorts (which are your faves?) and what else do you do. Even after two trips, I don't feel like I have experienced everything that the parks have to offer, so I wondered what you would do on this trip?

WDWKOOK · 04-27-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmears

I understand. What IPO did send us was the times of the food offerings. Like, 7-10am breakfast, 11-4 snacks, etc. But they did not say what was included in them. My guess is so that they can change it at any minute and not have guests complaining that they aren't serving what was expected. The days of the week on Tikiman's site still did correspond with what they were offering, though. Hope this helps!

Our (wonderful) IPO at the CR (she is also at the GF) sent me this response today regarding my request for specific lounge offerings and times:

"Unfortunately, we do not have a standard menu for the lounges as offerings are subject to change, and in the case of the evening service, the hors d'oeuvres, sides offerings, and children's selections change daily. If you have any allergy concerns, I'd be happy to research which items may be of a problem and should be avoided."

Then she followed-up with the standard offerings and times. I suspect the same answer is being given to guests at the other club levels.

mmmears · 04-27-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Our (wonderful) IPO at the CR (she is also at the GF) sent me this response today regarding my request for specific lounge offerings and times:

"Unfortunately, we do not have a standard menu for the lounges as offerings are subject to change, and in the case of the evening service, the hors d'oeuvres, sides offerings, and children's selections change daily. If you have any allergy concerns, I'd be happy to research which items may be of a problem and should be avoided."

Then she followed-up with the standard offerings and times. I suspect the same answer is being given to guests at the other club levels.

I think you are correct there. We also asked at AKL and were given the standard list of serving times. I really think that they don't want to be held accountable if they decide to change something or if they run out of an item. My guess is that you wont be able to get more detailed information.

04-27-2009, 12:33 AM	#902
KimDis Belle of The Ball Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 430	I'm pretty certain that IPO still has a menu, though, even if they won't provide it. My mom's vegetarian and the IPO consulted one last month during my call to discuss if there would be any options for her in the lounge. She went over day by day menus. __________________ 1980's 3 trips offsite - 1991, 1994 Offsite, 1997 CBR, 1999 BC, 2001 Swan, 2005 Offsite, 2006 Swan & Dolphin - DL offsite, 2008 Disneyland Paris offsite, 2009 AKL CL/Poly GVCL, Swan/Dolphin (2x/ea), 2010 WL, YC, AKV (Jambo), POFQ/BC, OKW/SSR, BWI CL/GF SL for Girl Trip 2.0, OKW #augcrewunion, DL Hotel, YC CL W&D5K, Poly Dec Reunion 2010, 2011 Jan Who knows yet Feb 2011 BC

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NJ2Boardwalk DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sparta, NJ Posts: 1,116	Just wanted to post that the IPO made all of our reservations almost to the tee. We got every restaurant we wanted and the times were off by at most 10 minutes on a few. I'm loving concierge so far. __________________ Wilderness Lodge 10/31-11/9/2001~Boardwalk 9/8-9/17/2004~Coronado Springs 7/25-7/31/2005~Boardwalk Villas 10/7-10/14/2005~Swan 7/4/2006 & Grand Floridian, 7/5-7/12/2006~Boardwalk Villas 8/21-8/29/2007~Contemporary MK VIEW 7/31-8/7/2008~7/26-8/1/2009 Polynesian Club Level &-8/1-8/8/2009 Beach Club~Saratoga 2bd Villa 11/4-11/8/09~Grand Floridian 7/16-7/24/10~Old Key West Studio 11/2-11/6/10~Saratoga Springs 3 Bd Villa 12/8-12/11/10~Grand Floridian 6/17-6/25/2011~

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