Although, I'm just really happy he still wants to go with us! 
We first took him when he was about 7 and he has been a Disney lover ever since!
Thanks again, TinkerBelle! My DS will be very happy! He's 19 and being without his laptop is almost unthinkable. Though, I told him he won't have internet access unless he wants to pay for it. Being a broke college kid, I doubt that will happen!
We also like the idea of a little bit bigger room since the "kids" really aren't "kids" anymore. Have you ever stayed in that longhouse?
I can't believe it but 1 week from today my family will be at the Poly! This is our very first trip to WDW and our first time flying. I am so excited. I have learned so much from this thread, thanks.
We're not staying CL, but all my family wants is to be close to the GCH/transportation, etc. So I was thinking of requesting Tokelau. Though, to be honest, I don't really know where Figi is.
My family and I always stay at the Poly...the best Resort by far I think
Hi everyone:
I finally got some pictures up on my website. Here's a link to the page: http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/disney2010.htm It's not completed yet, and I'll add more tomorrow night.
Finally getting around to my Poly review. It's long so I'll break it up into several posts!
We were there July 3-11. When ME bus pulled up we went to the Bell stand--there's a sign there for CL guests to let them know you're there. They gave us each leis and called a Bellman and golf cart to take us to our room--we waited about 10 min. The bellman took us the long way back to the Hawaii building, showing us the bus stop, path to the TTC, quiet pool, and beach on the way. Our room was ready (it was about 3:00 at this time) and he took us straight up. The 2 cases of water were already there waiting. We dropped off ouor carry-on bags and then went back down to the 1st floor to officially check in with the CL CM. Erica was great--they had our packet ready and we were done in just a few minutes. She gave DH and I both our birthday pins and we were good to go!
We had room 3520--a GV CL room on the quiet pool side of the Hawaii building--second to last room on the end on the 3rd floor(my only request was 3rd floor--we don't like people walking overhead!). The view was of a huge tree. It's ok---I paid for GV, but I was disappointed. I didn't ask to be moved or anything--it wasn't that big of a deal and I figured with the holiday weekend, they were probably booked.
The evening of the 3rd we headed in to MK to see the fireworks from Main St. I did note that they had roped off the entrance to the beach--right there on the corner of the Hawaii building--and put up a large tent from which they were selling food and drinks. The sign said the beach was reserved for Poly guests, but we didn't stay at the resort either the 3rd of 4th in the evening, so I don't know how much they enforced it. On July 4th we spent the morning at the pool--they handed out wristbands and asked us to keep our resort id's with us if we were going to be at the pool/beach that day and evening. The tent and rope were up when we left for Epcot, but they were down when we got 'home' that night, I think.
Breakfast in the lounge was pretty much the same every day. Muffins, croissants, oatmeal with dried fruit, fresh melon and grapes, whole fruits-apples, bananas, oranges, english muffins, cold cereals--fruit loops, raisin bran, rice krispies, and one other, cranberry and orange juice, skim and (I think) 2% milk and coffee/cocoa. If you wanted yogurt or chocolate milk you did have to ask. I knew that they didn't have real coffee in the lounge, but I really think that when we pay that much more, we should get real brewed coffee. That's just my opinion. It wouldn't have to be the expensive Kona--just regular, brewed coffee. The coffee machine had regular, decaf, cappucino, lattes, and mochas. There was cream and there was hot water and tea bags available as well.
The pool was great. I liked the hot tub-like jets in the one area--it was too hot for a hot tub anyway, and the water jets felt good on my tired legs and back. The chairs at the pool were almost always all taken, yet the pool wasn't packed. It was a little frustrating, but I wanted to be in the water so not a big deal. It would be nice if they had benches or someplace for those of us who just want to have a spot for our shoes and towel, but don't need a table/chair. It's a problem at pools everywhere I'm sure. The music playing underwater was a nice touch. The pool restrooms had a couple showers and some lockers (10 or so). Lockers were complimentary for resort guests-just take your kttw card to the boat rental place (Mikala) on the other side of the volcano. It was nice on check-out day since we had to check out at 1pm (late check-out) and didn't catch our ME bus until 3:45. We did leave our 2 wheel-on bags with Wes, a CL CM. They were too big for a locker.
Reviews like this really help, I can not tell you how happy I am when I see a good looooooong review. Thanks again
Thanks so much for taking the time to post your review, good to hear the pool was not mobbed
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We're not staying CL, but all my family wants is to be close to the GCH/transportation, etc. So I was thinking of requesting Tokelau. Though, to be honest, I don't really know where Figi is.
For instance, the larger longhouses have 2 chairs with a small table (light stand really) in between, the other rooms have one. Tahiti and Rapa Nui have double sinks in the bathrooms (except HC rooms).
I have an off topic question for my fellow Poly lovers. I keep hearing about the lime green mickey that DISrs wear to the parks and hotel to tell if there are others out there. What exactly is it? Where do you get it? I would love to run in to some fellow DISrs while we are on vacation!
Terry, I enjoyed your pics, it looks like you all were having a great time!
I especially liked the one of you and your DH in the Bride and Groom tee shirts.
Did you have them custom made or did you buy them at WDW? We are also celebrating an anniversary (30th) next week, and I might like to get one. Don't know if my DH would consent to wearing it, however...but I would!
I decided that if we don't wear them on the exact day of our 10th anniversary, then chances were good that we might not ever wear them again. LOL I washed them to freshen them up, and they still looked brand new. 
I know it sounds a little corny, but hey, it was our actual anniversary day, and you can never be too corny in Disney World. 
I wonder if any bridal shops near you might sell those t-shirts??? 
Have a great trip!!! Live updates are the best - thanks!! 
