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RevKjb

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We were able to arrange for a Lake View Studio for our trip in April! We are very pumped! Are there any tips/insights any experienced Poly-goers would like to share? Room request? Amenity usage? Proximity to TTC a good idea or not?

Any insight would be great.

This will be a our first time Driving from SW Ontario to WDW!
 
Congratulations!

We enjoyed the proximity to TTC. It was great for Epcot and MK. That side of the resort is also nice for the Poly buses.
From Moorea (only PVB building with lake view), it is a shorter walk to GCH walking between the buildings. However, I enjoyed the walk along the lagoon significantly more. Very relaxing and so much to see.

You will not be able to see the entire Electric Water Pageant from your room. If you want to see it, the beach area near the pool has a nice view. From there, you can also see the MK fireworks.

For room requests, most people ask for high floor because floors 2 and 3 can see over the bungalows. Most ground floor lagoon view rooms only see the lagoon in front of the bungalows and lagoon between the bungalows. In sports terminology, first floor would be called obstructed view.

The laundry room is located in the same longhouse as all of the PVB lagoon view rooms (Moorea).

You may not need them, but I recommend bringing some ear plugs. Some lagoon view rooms seem to have less sound proofing than others. The ferry boat can be very noisy.

We never order room service, but decided to order the Ohana Feast to our lake/lagoon view room (maybe 30 minutes before fireworks). It was one of our best meals/experiences at WDW. We enjoyed the great food while watching the fireworks.
 
Just checked out of a lake view room in Morea today. We were on first floor with the bungalows obstructing our view. Will definitely request higher floor next time. The room and bathroom set up were great for our family of four. We had a car to drive to Hollywod Studios and Epcot. However, the proximity to TTC was great for transport to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Please feel free to PM with any specific questions. Enjoy your trip!
 
My wife and I were at Poly a few months ago and I really love it. I do agree with dizfan and request a 2nd floor room for the view. The other thing I would request at the resort is a box fan. Just turn the fan on and point it wherever, all we like it for is the noise so we don't notice the boat horn.
 

I have no advice, but I'm jumping in because we will be staying PVB lake view next April, as well. And I am so excited!
 
Congratulations!


We never order room service, but decided to order the Ohana Feast to our lake/lagoon view room (maybe 30 minutes before fireworks). It was one of our best meals/experiences at WDW. We enjoyed the great food while watching the fireworks.

I read something about this! Sounds great, especially with my youngsters!
 



















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