ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: September 2012 - Page 82 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Kac923 · 01-01-2013, 12:11 PM

only one pool at the GF will be closed at same time as Poly's volcano pool. The beach pool and new alice in wonderland splash area and beach pool bar will al be open at GF.

Megsie1000 · 01-01-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tess

Depending on how early your reservation is at CRT, I would take the monorail--the boats may not be running early in the a.m. Barring any monorail issues, it would be faster anyway.

8:05am so we will be sure to take the monorail. Hopefully it will be running! This will be our first full day there and our only early morning breakfast reservation. I figure the excitement will be enough to get us up. It will feel early since we are on Mountain time usually, but we have that evening off to take it easy. I have never stayed at the Poly before so I am super excited!!

jaz0308 · 01-01-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jandkmom

Here's the update from Tikiman on renovation schedule and look of the rooms:
http://www.tikimanpages.com/tiki/new...oom-renovation

Thank you! I have been hungry for this info! Just wish I knew about any renovations going on for the pool in August when I will be there. Just hoping not!

Wanna be Ariel · 01-01-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by polyfor4

Anyone having any luck booking a discounted GV room for 2013? We've been trying for awhile and are getting anxious about our May trip!

I got a PIN code that was good til the end of September(2013) and was able to get 35% off GV Poly. Dont know if you called, but might be worth a call to see if you have the same offer.

JVP1 · 01-01-2013, 04:45 PM

Hi Everyone! Just back from 10 days at the Polynesian. Our room was on the 3rd floor of Fiji overlooking the beach and Grand Floridian. We loved the location and even enjoyed every evening listening to the music at the Luah. It is very close to the main building so if you want to run over to Captain Cooks for a cup of tea or whatever it is super convenient. I did not find the rooms in disrepair nor did I find our room dark. Our room was spotless but you can tell it is time for an update. The last few days we were there, workers were coming out of the rooms across the hall from us (marina view)
Looked like boxes for lighting fixtures and a few people coming out with clip boards so the renovations are beginning! The hallways and elevators REALLY need to be redone.

The grounds are as beautiful as ever. We had no problems with the monorails. I can't imagine they will redo the Poly pool until the Grand Floridian's is done. The teacup pool at the Gr Fl is open but the main one still had walls up.

The Poly will always remain my favorite hotel but next time I think we are going to try the Yacht and Beach. We don't go into the MK as much as we used too - end up spending alot of the time in Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

princessap · 01-01-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsydoodlebug

We just called and "Stu" said both the Polynesian and Grand Floridian pools will be closed during our time. Just sick to my stomach...

Oh no...that is such a sickening feeling when the Poly isn't cheap! Are you going to switch resorts??

What pool did he say resort quests could use?

princessap · 01-01-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kac923

only one pool at the GF will be closed at same time as Poly's volcano pool. The beach pool and new alice in wonderland splash area and beach pool bar will al be open at GF.

Will POLY quests be allowed to use it though?

MommaNinja · 01-01-2013, 05:58 PM

This is a great thread! We are booked at Poly during July 4th.

I have read the beach gets crowded for the fireworks. Any idea how early we will need to be on the beach in order to watch the fireworks on July 4th?

Kac923 · 01-01-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by princessap

Will POLY quests be allowed to use it though?

they have been in the past during similar pool shut downs. just as recently GF guests (from what I've been told) have been allowed to use Poly pool when the main GF pool was closed.

Debrn · 01-01-2013, 08:53 PM

So we surprised the kids at midnight last night for our upcoming trip.
We had a Mardi Gras theme they popped a balloon filled with confetti which had a note that led them to the jester which had the trip info. But what we didn't tell them is after 2nights at POR we are heading to their favorite resort Poly for 6 nights. We are going to surprise them on that day !!

SeaSpray · 01-01-2013, 09:45 PM

Hello to my fellow Polynesian Resort fans!

(Not sure if anyone remembers me, but this thread has been my favorite place on the DIS in years past).

Well I try to not visit here unless/until I have a WDW trip planned, but tonight, I just couldn't help it.

GuitarRob: AWESOME, EXCELLENT THREAD!!

I was just looking through the first few posts, at the gorgeous pictures, and immediately I felt that old familiar urge to want to go "home" to the Polynesian.

This past year we took a 9-night Disney cruise, but our last WDW trip was in 2010. I am in serious withdrawal here!!

I'm going to go back and continue browsing this terrific thread and see what's new at my favorite place; thanks to all who have contributed.

Edited to add: How could I forget?! We actually were at WDW and had breakfast and dinner at the Polynesian (Kona Cafe and 'Ohana) this past June, while on a port day in Port Canaveral during our DCL cruise (it sailed out of NYC). So really, I *have* been to the Polynesian within the past 6 months, but we didn't STAY there, so I forgot about it. LOL

maiapapaya · 01-01-2013, 10:38 PM

Welcome back SeaSpray!

Hope you find yourself planning a Poly trip sometime soon!

mariamouse · 01-01-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSpray

Hello to my fellow Polynesian Resort fans!

(Not sure if anyone remembers me, but this thread has been my favorite place on the DIS in years past).

Well I try to not visit here unless/until I have a WDW trip planned, but tonight, I just couldn't help it.

GuitarRob: AWESOME, EXCELLENT THREAD!!

I was just looking through the first few posts, at the gorgeous pictures, and immediately I felt that old familiar urge to want to go "home" to the Polynesian.

This past year we took a 9-night Disney cruise, but our last WDW trip was in 2010. I am in serious withdrawal here!!

I'm going to go back and continue browsing this terrific thread and see what's new at my favorite place; thanks to all who have contributed.

Edited to add: How could I forget?! We actually were at WDW and had breakfast and dinner at the Polynesian (Kona Cafe and 'Ohana) this past June, while on a port day in Port Canaveral during our DCL cruise (it sailed out of NYC). So really, I *have* been to the Polynesian within the past 6 months, but we didn't STAY there, so I forgot about it. LOL

Nice to see another DIS old-timer.

disneydreamin247 · 01-02-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSpray

Hello to my fellow Polynesian Resort fans!

(Not sure if anyone remembers me, but this thread has been my favorite place on the DIS in years past).

Well I try to not visit here unless/until I have a WDW trip planned, but tonight, I just couldn't help it.

GuitarRob: AWESOME, EXCELLENT THREAD!!

I was just looking through the first few posts, at the gorgeous pictures, and immediately I felt that old familiar urge to want to go "home" to the Polynesian.

This past year we took a 9-night Disney cruise, but our last WDW trip was in 2010. I am in serious withdrawal here!!

I'm going to go back and continue browsing this terrific thread and see what's new at my favorite place; thanks to all who have contributed.

Edited to add: How could I forget?! We actually were at WDW and had breakfast and dinner at the Polynesian (Kona Cafe and 'Ohana) this past June, while on a port day in Port Canaveral during our DCL cruise (it sailed out of NYC). So really, I *have* been to the Polynesian within the past 6 months, but we didn't STAY there, so I forgot about it. LOL

I remember you from when I first joined the DIS five years ago. So nice to see you back here.

Tess · 01-02-2013, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSpray

Hello to my fellow Polynesian Resort fans!

(Not sure if anyone remembers me, but this thread has been my favorite place on the DIS in years past).

Well I try to not visit here unless/until I have a WDW trip planned, but tonight, I just couldn't help it.

Nice to see you back at the old haunt. I don't post much either, but now and again I provide my two cents. Hope all is well with you and yours!

01-01-2013, 08:53 PM	#1225
Debrn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 494	So we surprised the kids at midnight last night for our upcoming trip. We had a Mardi Gras theme they popped a balloon filled with confetti which had a note that led them to the jester which had the trip info. But what we didn't tell them is after 2nights at POR we are heading to their favorite resort Poly for 6 nights. We are going to surprise them on that day !! __________________ Many Trips as a kid MANY offsite, 1996 ASMO, 04 ASMu 03/09 Poly GV, 12/09 WLV/BLT, 10/10 BWV/BLT 03/12 Poly TPV, 10/12 Pop/Dolphin 02/13 AKV 03/13 YC CL,Dolphin/CSR ME &DBF DD 13DS 10

01-01-2013, 09:45 PM	#1226
SeaSpray Frankly Scallop, I don't give a clam! Loud people give me Skull Pain! Call me "impatient" Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,214	Hello to my fellow Polynesian Resort fans! (Not sure if anyone remembers me, but this thread has been my favorite place on the DIS in years past). Well I try to not visit here unless/until I have a WDW trip planned, but tonight, I just couldn't help it. GuitarRob: AWESOME, EXCELLENT THREAD!! I was just looking through the first few posts, at the gorgeous pictures, and immediately I felt that old familiar urge to want to go "home" to the Polynesian. This past year we took a 9-night Disney cruise, but our last WDW trip was in 2010. I am in serious withdrawal here!! I'm going to go back and continue browsing this terrific thread and see what's new at my favorite place; thanks to all who have contributed. Edited to add: How could I forget?! We actually were at WDW and had breakfast and dinner at the Polynesian (Kona Cafe and 'Ohana) this past June, while on a port day in Port Canaveral during our DCL cruise (it sailed out of NYC). So really, I have been to the Polynesian within the past 6 months, but we didn't STAY there, so I forgot about it. LOL __________________ John Terry Craig RobbyMushu BrownFamilyVacations.com url=http://distickers.com/ticker/][/url] ~ Polynesian LVC July '10 ~ Polynesian LVC May '08 ~ RCI's 'Explorer of the Seas' Oct '07 ~ Polynesian LVC July '07 ~ Port Orleans Riverside May '07 ~ Disney Magic "Cruising Castaways" Cruise & Polynesian LVC Aug '06 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge May '06 ~ Polynesian LVC Oct '05 ~ Wilderness Lodge CL & Polynesian LVC July '05 ~ Disney Magic 10-night "Lost at Sea" Hurricane Cruise Aug/Sept '04 ~ RCI Bermuda Cruise '03 ~ Caribbean Beach '02 ~ Grand Floridian LV '01 ~ Caribbean Beach '01 ~ DisneyLand '95 ~ WDW '85,'78,'76 ~ [/center] Last edited by SeaSpray; 01-01-2013 at 09:55 PM.

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Kac923 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 48	only one pool at the GF will be closed at same time as Poly's volcano pool. The beach pool and new alice in wonderland splash area and beach pool bar will al be open at GF.

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01-01-2013, 04:45 PM	#1220
JVP1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 77	Hi Everyone! Just back from 10 days at the Polynesian. Our room was on the 3rd floor of Fiji overlooking the beach and Grand Floridian. We loved the location and even enjoyed every evening listening to the music at the Luah. It is very close to the main building so if you want to run over to Captain Cooks for a cup of tea or whatever it is super convenient. I did not find the rooms in disrepair nor did I find our room dark. Our room was spotless but you can tell it is time for an update. The last few days we were there, workers were coming out of the rooms across the hall from us (marina view) Looked like boxes for lighting fixtures and a few people coming out with clip boards so the renovations are beginning! The hallways and elevators REALLY need to be redone. The grounds are as beautiful as ever. We had no problems with the monorails. I can't imagine they will redo the Poly pool until the Grand Floridian's is done. The teacup pool at the Gr Fl is open but the main one still had walls up. The Poly will always remain my favorite hotel but next time I think we are going to try the Yacht and Beach. We don't go into the MK as much as we used too - end up spending alot of the time in Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

01-01-2013, 05:58 PM	#1223
MommaNinja Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 11	This is a great thread! We are booked at Poly during July 4th. I have read the beach gets crowded for the fireworks. Any idea how early we will need to be on the beach in order to watch the fireworks on July 4th?