ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: September 2012 - Page 53 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Mousemommy1 · 10-25-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vicki_c

Dinner and breakfast are very different though. Just the location mainly is the same. Different food, different entertainment, characters at breakfast. I wouldn't waste my time going to Chef Mickeys in any case when you're already at the Poly. But I hate Chef Mickeys.

Ditto. Chef Mickeys =

maryj11 · 10-25-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by princessap

can u lock the room from outside the patio if u leave that way?

Well I think you can but when returning you would have to use your room key to the door in the inside hallway.
I had a patio room in Tokelau and there is a lock on the sliding patio door , I think you can switch it to lock and close it but you cant get in it with your room key. I'm not sure if you can lock it from the outside or not because we never tried. Anyone know for sure ?

gaildmoody · 10-25-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maryj11

Well I think you can but when returning you would have to use your room key to the door in the inside hallway.
I had a patio room in Tokelau and there is a lock on the sliding patio door , I think you can switch it to lock and close it but you cant get in it with your room key. I'm not sure if you can lock it from the outside or not because we never tried. Anyone know for sure ?

I actually don't think you can?? It is a latch that has to be turned and doesn't turn on its own. I can't imagine they would have it that way so people don't lock themselves out? Its not an electronic door? Nor is it a turn latch like on normal door knobs.

I can honestly say I have stepped outside our balcony/patio many times without it locking and all I do to lock it on the inside it turn the little latch. It has nothing else?

vicki_c · 10-26-2012, 06:33 AM

You can only lock the slider from inside the room.

maryj11 · 10-26-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gaildmoody

I actually don't think you can?? It is a latch that has to be turned and doesn't turn on its own. I can't imagine they would have it that way so people don't lock themselves out? Its not an electronic door? Nor is it a turn latch like on normal door knobs.

I can honestly say I have stepped outside our balcony/patio many times without it locking and all I do to lock it on the inside it turn the little latch. It has nothing else?

Ok thanks for the info, I wasnt for sure

princessap · 10-26-2012, 09:46 AM

Called and put my requests in this morning!! So excited to stay here. It is our first time onsite and cannot wait!!
Requested balcony and Samoa!

Now to decide on departure day breakfast!

Chicago Mo · 10-26-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vicki_c

Tokelau is just a building and doesn't cost any more to be in that building as another if you have the same room type.

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Originally Posted by gaildmoody

Not sure what you mean? It is just a building with the same rooms as the rest?

So unlike the POR your not paying more for a "preferred" room? you would pay more for the Hawaii??

mickeynut1 · 10-26-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by princessap

Called and put my requests in this morning!! So excited to stay here. It is our first time onsite and cannot wait!!
Requested balcony and Samoa!

Now to decide on departure day breakfast!

Samoa is a great choice

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Originally Posted by Chicago Mo

So unlike the POR your not paying more for a "preferred" room? you would pay more for the Hawaii??

You are correct that there are no preferred rooms at the Poly and Hawaii is more expensive since the whole building is club level

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nnapoles · 10-26-2012, 11:10 AM

I just check-in and this is my first time at the Poly ! OMG I am in LOVE !!

mickeynut1 · 10-26-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nnapoles

I just check-in and this is my first time at the Poly ! OMG I am in LOVE !!

Have a great time and enjoy the Poly

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notaprincess · 10-26-2012, 11:45 AM

After quickly scanning this thread and the tikiman site.........well what can I say.....I just booked the Poly for Nov 7-10. I cannot believe it

DebbyLof428 · 10-26-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by notaprincess

After quickly scanning this thread and the tikiman site.........well what can I say.....I just booked the Poly for Nov 7-10. I cannot believe it

You will love it

Chicago Mo · 10-26-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeynut1

samoa is a great choice

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You are correct that there are no preferred rooms at the poly and hawaii is more expensive since the whole building is club level

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thank you tons!!!

HappyMomma · 10-26-2012, 03:27 PM

I just booked Poly for Jan. 2-9. It's our first time at a deluxe! So excited. I requested a 3rd floor balcony, not sure which building is the best as of yet. I'll have to research that now.

toddd · 10-26-2012, 03:54 PM

We have just booked for next spring (late april), this will be our 3rd trip to the Poly, previously staying in Nuie and Tokelau, and we decided to go for club level in Hawaii this time

. Our group of 3 families seems to be getting some confilcting info , so Ive come to the experts for some answers.

- I thought the whole hawaii building was club, the others seem to be getting info that the 1st floor is not??

- No balconies on the 2nd floor....correct??

I would like a balcony and thought I would request 1st or 3rd floor, so after some calls, one person was told there were balconies on the 2nd(Im 99% sure this isnt true) and the other was told that if we wanted a blacony we would have to be on the 3rd as 1st is not club/concierge.

Oh ya, I dont think it makes a difference, but 2 rooms are garden and one is lagoon.

Thanks, Todd

10-26-2012, 06:33 AM	#784
vicki_c DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,539	You can only lock the slider from inside the room. __________________ June 1978 - Poly / Nov 1996 - Yacht Club / Jan 2001 - Poly / Jan/Feb 2004 - Wilderness Lodge / 2004-2006: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Nick Hotel, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, HI Sunspree, Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale / Jan 2008 - Poly / June 2008 - Saratoga Springs and Villas @ Wilderness Lodge / Nov 2008 -Boardwalk Villas / Dec 2008 - WL, Beach Club Villas and Beach Club / June 2009 - POFQ and Poly / Jan 2010 - AKV, 4 night DCL & BCV / Nov 2010 - POFQ / April 2011 - SSR / Nov 2011 Swan / Jan 2012 - BC/ April 2012 OKW

10-26-2012, 09:46 AM	#786
princessap DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,347	done Called and put my requests in this morning!! So excited to stay here. It is our first time onsite and cannot wait!! Requested balcony and Samoa! Now to decide on departure day breakfast!

10-26-2012, 11:10 AM	#789
nnapoles Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 48	I just check-in and this is my first time at the Poly ! OMG I am in LOVE !! __________________

10-26-2012, 11:45 AM	#791
notaprincess Princess who? Join Date: May 2010 Location: too far from the mouse house, but still a palace Posts: 169	After quickly scanning this thread and the tikiman site.........well what can I say.....I just booked the Poly for Nov 7-10. I cannot believe it __________________ Jan 1992- DL Feb 1992- WDW 1999-2004 lived 2.5 hours from the World April 2006- WDW/ UO -offsite Oct 2010- AKL (thank you Claire L) and RPR for WWHP

10-26-2012, 03:54 PM	#795
toddd Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 69	conflicting info We have just booked for next spring (late april), this will be our 3rd trip to the Poly, previously staying in Nuie and Tokelau, and we decided to go for club level in Hawaii this time. Our group of 3 families seems to be getting some confilcting info , so Ive come to the experts for some answers. - I thought the whole hawaii building was club, the others seem to be getting info that the 1st floor is not?? - No balconies on the 2nd floor....correct?? I would like a balcony and thought I would request 1st or 3rd floor, so after some calls, one person was told there were balconies on the 2nd(Im 99% sure this isnt true) and the other was told that if we wanted a blacony we would have to be on the 3rd as 1st is not club/concierge. Oh ya, I dont think it makes a difference, but 2 rooms are garden and one is lagoon. Thanks, Todd __________________ Alison & Todd, mostly Alison

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10-26-2012, 03:27 PM	#794
HappyMomma Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 80	I just booked Poly for Jan. 2-9. It's our first time at a deluxe! So excited. I requested a 3rd floor balcony, not sure which building is the best as of yet. I'll have to research that now.

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