Don't miss the movie on the beach or the campfire. Also Wishes from the beach is a must do!
Do they do a campfire at the Poly???
What is the Torch lighting ceremony?
Poly has their own campfire with roasting marshmallows! It's a great pre-move and pre-wishes activity! They have lei making in the lobby as well as hula lessons. Also scavenger hunt, pool activities, Neverland Club (added cost, but they open for a couple hours during the day for you to check it out for free and you can bring the kids!) torch lighting, etc..
Definitely pick up an activity schedule when you get there. Lots going on and it is hands down our favorite Disney resort
OK I will get a schedule and I love the Poly also. We were there last September but never done any of the activities except watch the fireworks and electrical parade on the beach at night.
What is the Torch lighting ceremony?
There is a ceremony out front where they go through a tradition/ ritual of lighting the torches, then a guy dances/ twirls a fire baton. At the end he eats the fire too.
it doesnt last very long, but I like watching fire batons.
its been a while since we were there, but it was something fun to watch!!
We just returned a couple months ago from 10 days at the Poly and we vowed to relax and enjoy more time at the resort which we definitely did!
Your 10 year old also might like the Pirate's Adventure that leaves from the GF. There's an additional cost but they take the "pirate ship" around to various "ports of call" (other resorts) and look for buried treasure. It's a 2 hour adventure and it includes a special bandana, snack, arcade game card and loot bag. There is usually a photo pass photographer on the adventure as well so you will get a photo pass card with the photos taken on the cruise. My DD 8 did it with her Disney Cousin who is 10 and they both loved it and asked to do it the next day
Is it out in the front of the Poly where you walk in before checking in ? I plan on seeing this one.
Can someone give more details about the scavenger hunt? We were there last January, but this is new to me. Would love to know more~ Thanks!