ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: January 2012

[jennyjinx3]

Not exactly sure how frequently the boats run but they are very regular. They're smaller than the ferries for sure. They go to MK, Grand Floridian and Poly, then back to MK.

Sorry - missed yours! What are your dates??

 

[jennyjinx3]

Lovin' the pictures! Can hardly wait until our trip - esp since we're freezing here right now and I could really use some FL sunshine (Heck I'll even settle for some FL rain)

 

[peteykirch]

Slight variation of the picture I posted earlier from last night.

 

[Tess]

Sorry.. But it's up now

I haven't been around since we were in Disney at the end of May--too busy catching up with life and no time to DIS! Great work Carl--looks a bit cloudy right now, but I'm sure it is ever so much warmer than we are today! Hope you're enjoying your stay.

 

[peteykirch]

Snapped this right around sunrise this morning. Loved how still the water is allowing for the perfect reflection in the water.

 

[guitarob]

Sorry - missed yours! What are your dates??

MrsB. and I will be there from September 17-21.

 

[Buckimion]

Ooooohh more September peeps!! How Exciting! What are your dates??

New Orleans Sept 6-13 (DW's vacation) I couldn't convince her just to take a week at POFQ.
Poly Sept. 14-22 (MY vacation)

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

Hi all - have a question about the Neverland Club. If I take my kids there - can I leave the resort area. Was thinking about going to either Epcot or the Yacht Club for dinner. Would this be ok?

We have done this several times. I was very hesitant at first to use the club but I should have done this sooner!!! The kids LOVE it and now request to go to the Neverland Club. They have also been to WL's Den's Club but they like Neverland better (it's larger and a more interesting kids club). DH and I have only used Neverland when we've stayed at the Poly but this summer we will use it when we are staying at BWV but going to Victoria & Albert's for dinner. Anyway, it's SO easy and carefree. The adult that is going to pick them up must be the one to drop them off. But you just check in, give them the kids' choice for dinner, give them your cell phone number, and you (and the kids) are OFF! There usually ends up being 10 to 20 kids there (although they can accommodate much more). My kids have made 'buddies' with the other kids and then when they see them around the resort or at the pool, they have someone to talk to and play with as well.

It is pricey (~$12 per kid per hour) but totally worth it!! DH and I usually have a dinner scheduled at Epcot and then walk around world showcase, watch illuminations, and take the monorail back to TTC. Just remember the monorail only runs until 1 hour after Epcot closes if that is your plan

Okay so from what I hear wishes was a bust! Sorry about that guys! I will try again tomorrow!

A couple things I have noticed that have been cut in club level.
Bottled water is now history they have drinking water and they will fill your cup or the will give you a caraffe if you ask.

And the USA today paper is no longer distributed.

Love seeing all the updates and pictures!!! But I had to comment that I still can't believe they don't have bottled water at concierge (the plastic ones to go). That is the ONE reason I like it when I travel (for business, I don't stay CL at Disney).

 

[castmemberb4]

Shameless Ticker test !

 

[carlnix30]

We have done this several times. I was very hesitant at first to use the club but I should have done this sooner!!! The kids LOVE it and now request to go to the Neverland Club. They have also been to WL's Den's Club but they like Neverland better (it's larger and a more interesting kids club). DH and I have only used Neverland when we've stayed at the Poly but this summer we will use it when we are staying at BWV but going to Victoria & Albert's for dinner. Anyway, it's SO easy and carefree. The adult that is going to pick them up must be the one to drop them off. But you just check in, give them the kids' choice for dinner, give them your cell phone number, and you (and the kids) are OFF! There usually ends up being 10 to 20 kids there (although they can accommodate much more). My kids have made 'buddies' with the other kids and then when they see them around the resort or at the pool, they have someone to talk to and play with as well.

It is pricey (~$12 per kid per hour) but totally worth it!! DH and I usually have a dinner scheduled at Epcot and then walk around world showcase, watch illuminations, and take the monorail back to TTC. Just remember the monorail only runs until 1 hour after Epcot closes if that is your plan



Love seeing all the updates and pictures!!! But I had to comment that I still can't believe they don't have bottled water at concierge (the plastic ones to go). That is the ONE reason I like it when I travel (for business, I don't stay CL at Disney).

They put a dispenser alongside the tea and lemonade filled with water. No water to go at all.

 

[1971DBday]

Took this last night;

Beautiful Photo!

Crowd levels hasn't been bad. Although the resort has been filling with high school grads.. So stay tuned

Oh...dear God, please no!!!!

Snapped this right around sunrise this morning. Loved how still the water is allowing for the perfect reflection in the water.

I am getting so excited! What building are you in? Where are you taking this photo from? I just purchased a new Nixon camera and cannot wait to use it!!!

 

[carlnix30]

Alright so here is an update on crowd levels. It's crowded in the park!! The poly is %100 booked for the week. It is really hard to get around the park and the tour groups are running around, however It seems that no matter how many people are staying in the poly its never annoyingly crowded.

 

[maiapapaya]

The feed worked perfectly for Wishes tonight! Thanks for sharing a little Poly with us Carl!

 

[Buckimion]

Screenshots from Wishes hot off the live cam

 

[carlnix30]

The feed worked perfectly for Wishes tonight! Thanks for sharing a little Poly with us Carl!

Yaaay finally a good night for wishes! Looks like we might ba rained out for the cabana!!

 

[peteykirch]

Beautiful Photo!



Oh...dear God, please no!!!!



I am getting so excited! What building are you in? Where are you taking this photo from? I just purchased a new Nixon camera and cannot wait to use it!!!

I'm in Tokelau, but I took that from walking up the one point on the beach up on the hill.

 

[peteykirch]

One of the few semi-decent shots I got of Wishes tonight;

 

[peteykirch]

 

[maiapapaya]

Yaaay finally a good night for wishes! Looks like we might ba rained out for the cabana!!

That's crappy! So what's plan B? We have a cabana day booked for our Oct. trip on DH's birthday. I always worry about a back up plan if we get rained out - no fun spending your birthday in the hotel room (even if it is the Poly!)

 

[nadira36]

Last one in the volcano pool is a rotten egg.

I win!