ALOHA! The Poly FAQ~ Spring 2010 Edition

[Zuzu03]

Happy Saturday night everyone! I have a quick question. When should I request a particular room or floor with CL IPO? I'm emailing back and forth for ADRs right now and I wasn't sure if it was okay to ask yet or not. Thanks!!!

Nancy

 

[kaffinito]

Welcome back, Karen!! So happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and all the pics you posted...and, of course, for checking out possible Longhouses for us!

Can't wait to see more pics. So it's Figi for you next time? It is hard to beat that for a GV- just wish the halls weren't so narrow - guess I'm very spoiled by the spacious hallways of the "newer" blgs...and those lovely seating areas outside the elevator.
(I sound like a broken record.)

Well maybe not so much "broken" as "bent"

I'll post more pics when I get the chance to download them all and clean them up a bit. And yes, I'm dying to stay in Figi with a marina view. Although it might be hard to stay away from that Castle view! Watching Wishes from my bed was absolute heaven.

I'm the same way. Only I grew up in a military family (21 yrs of military life), so it's all about a list, checking things off as things are bought, then again as I pack. I love packing, thank goodness not stressful at all.

We traveled a lot when I was a kid so I love to pack. I keep a Disney bin with all of the ponchos, lanyards, etc in it so I just have to grab those items and then find space for them in my over packed luggage. I'm bummed about flying since that means I'll have to pack light for once.

 

[kaffinito]

I love packing, too.

I don't use a list but do keep my 311, first aid and toiletries bags packed at all times. Clothes, shoes, jackets, etc. are easy and fun to do in the last few days when the spirit moves me.

A little off topic, but what is a 311?

 

[Little Lulu]

A little off topic, but what is a 311?

I was going to ask the same thing!

You know, coming from someone who used to travel alot, I kept a suitcase always half packed.
My Disney case always has those things you need, I just have to add the clean clothes in!

 

[Tess]

Well maybe not so much "broken" as "bent"

I'll post more pics when I get the chance to download them all and clean them up a bit. And yes, I'm dying to stay in Figi with a marina view. Although it might be hard to stay away from that Castle view! Watching Wishes from my bed was absolute heaven.



We traveled a lot when I was a kid so I love to pack. I keep a Disney bin with all of the ponchos, lanyards, etc in it so I just have to grab those items and then find space for them in my over packed luggage. I'm bummed about flying since that means I'll have to pack light for once.

Welcome back! I'm looking forward to the pictures--not that I'm rushing you or anything. . .

 

[kaffinito]

Here are a few Poly pics.

View from our room - it was partially blocked by the palm tree, but we could see the Castle with the drapes drawn.

Scenery

Hawaii

Hair wrap stand by pool bar

 

[BCV23]

Thanks for sharing your photos, Karen. Wonderful way to start the day.

Here's a link about 311:
http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

Mine just stays packed in my carryon.

 

[kaffinito]

Thanks for sharing your photos, Karen. Wonderful way to start the day.

Here's a link about 311:
http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

Mine just stays packed in my carryon.

You are welcome - I have more to post too!

Thanks for the info on 311 - I wasn't at all sure what that meant. I haven't flown in a long time.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

...sigh...thanks, Karen! LOVE those views - the thing about the Poly is that it is just so serene. I enjoy other resorts too - some for location to EPCOT or GF or CR - but none come close the the Poly for loveliness.

 

[mom2mek]

What longhouse would you request if you had Lagoon View booked? Our choices are Tuvalu, Tahiti, and Aoertera, right? Tuvalu looks wonderful and slightly more convenient to the GCH than Tahiti, but Tahiti has the larger rooms and we know we will have a balcony. If we get Tuvalu we would have to be first or second floor to get Lagoon view and second floor doesn't have the balcony. WWYD? I have only stayed garden view, and my Mom has only stayed in Hawaii....so I'm just not sure what to suggest to her and then what to request on our reservation. I'd love to hear some thoughts on your experiences/likes/dislikes!!

Sara

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I'd suggest Tahiti because many of the lagoon views there have a partial castle view - but the best lagoon view rooms are on the 1st and 2nd floor - all TPV rooms are third floor, except for two on the end covered by trees. Hope that helps!

Have you looked at tikiman's site?
http://www.tikiman2001.net/tiki/quick-longhouses/quick-tahiti

 

[maiapapaya]

What longhouse would you request if you had Lagoon View booked? Our choices are Tuvalu, Tahiti, and Aoertera, right? Tuvalu looks wonderful and slightly more convenient to the GCH than Tahiti, but Tahiti has the larger rooms and we know we will have a balcony. If we get Tuvalu we would have to be first or second floor to get Lagoon view and second floor doesn't have the balcony. WWYD? I have only stayed garden view, and my Mom has only stayed in Hawaii....so I'm just not sure what to suggest to her and then what to request on our reservation. I'd love to hear some thoughts on your experiences/likes/dislikes!!

Sara

If you want a balcony or patio I would also go for Tahiti. I don't think that any on the longhouses have an overly far walk to anything (except maybe the ones at the GF end have a longer walk to the TTC).

 

[woodleygrrl]

I have the poly-blues you all! I just got back in early March and I don't have another trip planned until next year! That is the problem with taking a trip in the beginning of the year I guess!

Hope all is well and keep the pictures coming please!

Jennifer

 

[Anna114]

Okay you CL people, I need you. My husband and I spent the last hour pouring over CL pictures. Can anyone tell me the beer offerings at the lounge? My DH is hoping for something other then Bud products. Thanks!

 

[mdrob214]

A little off topic, but what is a 311?

Oh,oh, I know one answer!

TSA rules regarding liquids--3oz or less, must fit in 1, 1-quart baggie, basically. Liquid medication is separate.

 

[carlnix30]

Okay you CL people, I need you. My husband and I spent the last hour pouring over CL pictures. Can anyone tell me the beer offerings at the lounge? My DH is hoping for something other then Bud products. Thanks!

The beers that are served Bud Light, Heineken, Kona Seasonal, and Yuengling.
The kona is pretty good! My wife and I like the punch as well!

 

[Anna114]

The beers that are served Bud Light, Heineken, Kona Seasonal, and Yuengling.
The kona is pretty good! My wife and I like the punch as well!

Thank you so much! I can continue to be married

 

[PolynesianAlex]

any news on what they did too the hawaii building? were staying there in august

 

[vinotinto]

I have the poly-blues you all! I just got back in early March and I don't have another trip planned until next year! That is the problem with taking a trip in the beginning of the year I guess!

Hope all is well and keep the pictures coming please!

Jennifer

Were you offered a "Bounceback" offer (and if so, what was it)?

 

[hstrickland]

The beers that are served Bud Light, Heineken, Kona Seasonal, and Yuengling.
The kona is pretty good! My wife and I like the punch as well!

This is good to know!! Do they keep it out or do you have to ask for it?