Sorry for the double post, but I have been looking into the Poly resort and what kind of places are available and suitable, and here's what I've come up with:
BAREFOOT POOL BAR - obviously, this will be outside by the pool, so we'll all be sat outside, at high sun time, so maybe not such a good idea - not for us pale skinned Brits anyway
CAPTAIN COOK'S SNACK CO - it's the counter service restaurant, so there will be food, drink and air con available; it just might be a bit crowded and noisy to attempt to fit that many of us in there! Alcohol is also available
KONA CAFE - not sure, since it's a restaurant and reservations are suggested. We could do a big booking for lunch, but it could get tricky if people don't turn up or extra people want to come at the last minute.
KONA ISLAND - no good, since it's only open until 11am
OHANA - no good, since it doesn't open until 5pm
TAMBU LOUNGE - on the second floor, by Ohama. It's inside so air-con available. Snacks, alcohol and non-alcohol available. Opens from 1pm onwards, and no ressies needed.
Personally, I'm leaning towards the Tambu Lounge. If we all met at 1pm when it opens, we should all be able to fit inside comfortably, then we can have a good hour, or longer, chatting, and that will still give time for people to eat (like wideeyes) or go back to resorts before the MNSSHP, and gives the rest of us the late afternoon/evening to wonder off to another park
Any other views? Suggestions? Comments?