ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: January 2012

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

I just looked it up and it said it was the universal sign for marijuana.

Really?? Weird.....guess I am not "with it"....not that I would want to be--LOL! Thx for the info

 

[carlnix30]

All right.....blond roots here....(dyed brown to look smarter)....I don't get the Room 420 thing. Can someone explain???

Chiming in on the coffee debate, I would love to hear a taste-comparison to the old coffee. I hated the in-room coffee--even using bottled water to make it. Coffee always tasted old... like licking an ashtray.. Although the Nescafe from CCs isn't very strong, at least it tasted decent. (Contemporary Grounds coffee and Kona presspots taste the best)

I just looked it up and it said it was the universal sign for marijuana.

Really?? Weird.....guess I am not "with it"....not that I would want to be--LOL! Thx for the info

It is the universal time of day that "natural" products are uhm... Used. Mostly in California for anxiety, glaucoma, or some other medical reason of their choice.

It was frustrating to lose the room numbers right around spring break every year! I literally had 10 room 420 signs made up every year.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Resorts/Walt...t-schedule.htm

The cable TV selection is about to be vastly improved across all of the Walt Disney World resorts on a staggered rollout, beginning March 13 2012, and completed by May 8 2012. New channels include Fox News, Bravo, AMC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Discovery, HGTV, TLC, History Channel, Food Network, TV Land, SyFy and National Geographic. The rollout schedule is listed below, and you can view the full channel list on channel 17 on the in-room TV.

March 13: Disney's Port Orleans Resorts
March 15: Disney's Old Key West Resort
March 20: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
March 22: Disney's Pop Century Resort
April 3: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
April 5: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
April 10: Disney's All-Star Resorts
April 12: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
April 17: Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
April 19: Disney's BoardWalk Inn
April 24: Disney's Contemporary Resort
April 26: Disney's Polynesian Resort
May 1: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
May 3: Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
May 8: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

 

[Mousemommy1]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Resorts/Walt...t-schedule.htm

The cable TV selection is about to be vastly improved across all of the Walt Disney World resorts on a staggered rollout, beginning March 13 2012, and completed by May 8 2012. New channels include Fox News, Bravo, AMC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Discovery, HGTV, TLC, History Channel, Food Network, TV Land, SyFy and National Geographic. The rollout schedule is listed below, and you can view the full channel list on channel 17 on the in-room TV.

March 13: Disney's Port Orleans Resorts
March 15: Disney's Old Key West Resort
March 20: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
March 22: Disney's Pop Century Resort
April 3: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
April 5: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
April 10: Disney's All-Star Resorts
April 12: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
April 17: Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
April 19: Disney's BoardWalk Inn
April 24: Disney's Contemporary Resort
April 26: Disney's Polynesian Resort
May 1: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
May 3: Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
May 8: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Excellent!! I love Stacey and all but when we are in the room there's only so many times we can watch "The Must-Do's".

 

[204charity]

Hoping someone can answer my question about the slide.......

Did I read right? Is the slide in fact open?!?!? And I can't wait to find out about the coffee makers. Like I said, as long as they can get me a regular one from somewhere (trade with another room or something) I will be happy. I have to say though, it's a bit dissapointing that with such an expensive hotel, you can't just call the front desk and get a straight answer.

 

[Debrn]

Just left pool yes the slide is open. Had a great afterrnoon by the pool, my son went down over 100times

 

[crostorfer]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Resorts/Walt...t-schedule.htm

The cable TV selection is about to be vastly improved across all of the Walt Disney World resorts on a staggered rollout, beginning March 13 2012, and completed by May 8 2012. New channels include Fox News, Bravo, AMC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Discovery, HGTV, TLC, History Channel, Food Network, TV Land, SyFy and National Geographic. The rollout schedule is listed below, and you can view the full channel list on channel 17 on the in-room TV.

March 13: Disney's Port Orleans Resorts
March 15: Disney's Old Key West Resort
March 20: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
March 22: Disney's Pop Century Resort
April 3: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
April 5: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
April 10: Disney's All-Star Resorts
April 12: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
April 17: Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
April 19: Disney's BoardWalk Inn
April 24: Disney's Contemporary Resort
April 26: Disney's Polynesian Resort
May 1: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
May 3: Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
May 8: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I don't have to miss The Walking Dead when I'm on vacation!!!!!!! Thank you Disney!!!!

 

[chimo2u]

I was just looking at the POLY pics, and I must say, I am so excited for my upcoming trip in Oct.....I don't even regret switching from the BWI, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I look at those beautiful, warm photos....it's almost like it is "calling me home!" I think we made a good choice ....the POLY looks so warm and welcoming, it makes me wanna just jump right in!

 

[Mousemommy1]

I was just looking at the POLY pics, and I must say, I am so excited for my upcoming trip in Oct.....I don't even regret switching from the BWI, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I look at those beautiful, warm photos....it's almost like it is "calling me home!" I think we made a good choice ....the POLY looks so warm and welcoming, it makes me wanna just jump right in!

We are gonna love it Marie. I just know it!

 

[carlnix30]

Just left pool yes the slide is open. Had a great afterrnoon by the pool, my son went down over 100times

Where's our pics?? We want pic! We want pics!! We want pics!!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Just have to say...so excited! We can book our ADR's this coming Friday! It makes it seem so much closer after dining reservations are made! Thanks to everyone who is posting from the Poly!

 

[chimo2u]

We are gonna love it Marie. I just know it!

I know we are, Candace I can't wait!

 

[Mousemommy1]

Just have to say...so excited! We can book our ADR's this coming Friday! It makes it seem so much closer after dining reservations are made! Thanks to everyone who is posting from the Poly!

WOOOHOOO!!! LOVE ADR DAY!!!!!

 

[Mynamewastaken]

Dear Poly,
It has been 3 weeks since I last stepped foot in your doorway. You have no idea how much I miss you and how much I enjoyed my stay in Tahiti room 3024 with the beautiful TPV.... just saying

 

[Mousemommy1]

Dear Poly,
It has been 3 weeks since I last stepped foot in your doorway. You have no idea how much I miss you and how much I enjoyed my stay in Tahiti room 3024 with the beautiful TPV.... just saying

That's so sad.

 

[Mynamewastaken]

Our room

Our views from our balcony

 

[disneydreamin247]

148 more days until I see our beloved Hawaii building again.

 

[Venomhatch]

148 more days until I see our beloved Hawaii building again.

Yes we are already planned our next visit also. This place is addictive!

 

[Mousemommy1]

Our room

Our views from our balcony

Thanks for posting pictures!!! Love them!

 

[MartDM]

Just returned from a week at Poly and wanted to thank everyone here for all the great info!

We were in Hawaii, with a great view of the theme park and a walkout patio to the beach. I had requested 3rd floor because DH is an amateur photographer (thought it would be better for fireworks/parade photos) but was surprisingly pleased with ground level & would always request it moving forward. The room was great with plenty of storage and ample bathroom counter space. My only complaint is that the light in the bathrooms is pretty weak (are you with me ladies???) - and if that's all I've got to kvetch about, I've got no problems, right?

Having typically stayed in 1 bedroom villas in recent years, we were worried about feeling cramped, but the lounge was a great place to stretch out & relax for a break without being confined to our room. We've stayed at a number of other deluxes and done concierge previously so, in comparison, we found the Poly & the lounge to be top notch. The staff was very personable, the a.m. offerings were typical & just fine (although the bagels always seemed to be a bit stale), and the cocktail hour offerings were amazing - we only made it on two days of our stay and were impressed by the spread on both nights. We even got one of the recipes from our gracious chef/host. The reports of there not being enough or nothing being replenished were completely false in our experience; there was an abundance (even after a few of the guests loaded up enough plates to feed 10 people and scurried off to their rooms with them) and when a tray emptied, it was quickly refilled. And, the view is simply the really rewarding icing on the cake - wow, what a way to start and end your day! This cannot compare to other lounges!

So, thank you for converting us. It was disappointing that the volcano pool slide never attained an operational status during our stay though, despite notices it would be ready on 3/4, so I guess we'll just need to give Poly another whirl next time so DS4 can ride the lava!

Also, for anyone going soon & wondering about the monorail service, the midday hiatus is really no problem. They are running plenty of boats to/from MK and we only waited a few minutes both times we used them.