ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: June 2013

[dansdad]

Arriving on 11/29.

Those who requested/got the rooms you wanted - how did you do it?

The online check-in allows you to check two somewhat vague boxes (longhouse and floor).

Are you calling (what # do you call), faxing (what # did you fax), help?

Thanks.

The best way is to call the reservation line and add your requests to your reservation.

 

[DznyCrzy11]

Has the Poly switched to Joffrey's coffee?

When we were there the 1st week in September they had Joffrey's coffee in the room but still had the Nescafe at Captain Cooks. I didn't care for the taste of Joffrey's but it was still better than the Nescafe, better yet is the 100% Kona or Kona Blend.

Arriving on 11/29.

Those who requested/got the rooms you wanted - how did you do it?

The online check-in allows you to check two somewhat vague boxes (longhouse and floor).

Are you calling (what # do you call), faxing (what # did you fax), help?

Thanks.

I put in my request when I do online check-in as well as call. The past 3 years we have stayed there I have put in a request and the request was met each time. Keep in mind though, they are not obligated to honor the request but they will try their best.

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[xipotec]

Checking in Nov 2. TP view room. 1st time at Poly. Any advice / tips for first timer???

1. Enjoy the resort. Its incredible. Be sure to walk around at night, enjoy the sights
2. Watch the water pageant from the beach!
3. Take a launch out on the water during Wishes!
4. Lay back on the hammock during the morning with an OJ. (Just leave one for me )
5. Have a Kona Coffee while browsing the Pin shop!
6. Find the quiet beach...... Shhhh its a secret....
7. Ride the monorail at off times in a full circuit (twice!)
8. Sit outside Capt. Cooks and listen to the music and the water spring while having. DOLE whip.
9. Talk with Auntie Kau'i
10. Take a buggy bike for a ride!

Is that enought? These are always on my list!

 

[xipotec]

Arriving on 11/29.

Those who requested/got the rooms you wanted - how did you do it?

The online check-in allows you to check two somewhat vague boxes (longhouse and floor).

Are you calling (what # do you call), faxing (what # did you fax), help?

Thanks.

They chuck out faxes ' now apparently, i always call and speak with CM and explain how much you really want that room. We always specify a floor too. We have yet to be disappointed......

 

[DebbyLof428]

1. Enjoy the resort. Its incredible. Be sure to walk around at night, enjoy the sights
2. Watch the water pageant from the beach!
3. Take a launch out on the water during Wishes!
4. Lay back on the hammock during the morning with an OJ. (Just leave one for me )
5. Have a Kona Coffee while browsing the Pin shop!
6. Find the quiet beach...... Shhhh its a secret....
7. Ride the monorail at off times in a full circuit (twice!)
8. Sit outside Capt. Cooks and listen to the music and the water spring while having. DOLE whip.
9. Talk with Auntie Kau'i
10. Take a buggy bike for a ride!

Is that enought? These are always on my list!

All excellent recommendations!! One more, catch the torch lighting ceremony in the lobby at 6:00 pm

 

[DebbyLof428]

I've been so busy that I've forgotten to do the single digit dance woo hoo

 

[maiapapaya]

1. Enjoy the resort. Its incredible. Be sure to walk around at night, enjoy the sights
2. Watch the water pageant from the beach!
3. Take a launch out on the water during Wishes!
4. Lay back on the hammock during the morning with an OJ. (Just leave one for me )
5. Have a Kona Coffee while browsing the Pin shop!
6. Find the quiet beach...... Shhhh its a secret....
7. Ride the monorail at off times in a full circuit (twice!)
8. Sit outside Capt. Cooks and listen to the music and the water spring while having. DOLE whip.
9. Talk with Auntie Kau'i
10. Take a buggy bike for a ride!

Is that enought? These are always on my list!

You forgot about hula lessons in the lobby!

 

[cmcinc]

2 more days, we leave for the Poly on Friday morning!!! So excited!

 

[karriealex]

Hey guys Steve Tikiman said he would consider keeping his site up if he hit 6000 Facebook likes by the 24th. Lets make this happen. He is only about 1500 off that mark now. Please let every Poly lover you know to like his site so that we wont lose this terrific guy!

 

[shellypaige]

Hey guys Steve Tikiman said he would consider keeping his site up if he hit 6000 Facebook likes by the 24th. Lets make this happen. He is only about 1500 off that mark now. Please let every Poly lover you know to like his site so that we wont lose this terrific guy!

Why is he taking down his site?

 

[heidijanesmith]

2 more days, we leave for the Poly on Friday morning!!! So excited!

Awesome, have a great stay!

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

Only 1 more day!

Our flight takes off in 24 hours and 15 minutes!

 

[Mousemommy1]

Only 1 more day!

Our flight takes off in 24 hours and 15 minutes!

But who's counting?

Have an amazing trip!!!

 

[karriealex]

But who's counting?

Have an amazing trip!!!

ROFL!!!!

Have an amazing and magical trip!!

 

[leannak]

I was just on the phone for 1 hour and 54 minutes to book a small cabana. Then the lady tells me it's available, ready to book.... but apparently we have one too many people! Me & DH, grandma, grandpa & 3 little kids. I just wanted some shade for my little blonde kids and a place for grandma & grandpa to relax. I'm so, so, so, bummed. Not to mention I just wasted 2 hours of my life.

 

[DznyCrzy11]

I was just on the phone for 1 hour and 54 minutes to book a small cabana. Then the lady tells me it's available, ready to book.... but apparently we have one too many people! Me & DH, grandma, grandpa & 3 little kids. I just wanted some shade for my little blonde kids and a place for grandma & grandpa to relax. I'm so, so, so, bummed. Not to mention I just wasted 2 hours of my life.

Ugh, that's horrible!! That doesn't seem like too many people to me. Too bad the CM didn't ask how many people and tell you the limit to begin with!!

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[leannak]

The limit is 6 people. We have 4 adults and 3 little kids. She did ask me right after verifying our confirmation #, home address, blah blah blah, but the hold time to get to a recreation CM was almost 2 hours!! I wanted to cry. She wasn't even nice about it.

 

[DznyCrzy11]

The limit is 6 people. We have 4 adults and 3 little kids. She did ask me right after verifying our confirmation #, home address, blah blah blah, but the hold time to get to a recreation CM was almost 2 hours!! I wanted to cry. She wasn't even nice about it.

Oh, I see. That is annoying!!!

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[Tikiman]

The limit is 6 people. We have 4 adults and 3 little kids. She did ask me right after verifying our confirmation #, home address, blah blah blah, but the hold time to get to a recreation CM was almost 2 hours!! I wanted to cry. She wasn't even nice about it.

I would have just told them you had the 5 of you and then just have the grand parents come visit you at the cabana. They don't check people. We had some ex cast members come and hang out with us part of the day.

 

[leannak]

I would have just told them you had the 5 of you and then just have the grand parents come visit you at the cabana. They don't check people. We had some ex cast members come and hang out with us part of the day.

Really?? It might be worth the 2 hours on hold if that would work. I had considered booking it for 6 of us and not giving our 5 year old a wristband. I thought maybe the CM would take pity on the poor little thing and let her come in with us.

My kids don't even drink soda and we'll all have mugs, so it's not like they'll lose money on us that way. Probably would sell a few more adult beverages if we were in a cabana, in fact.