ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: June 2013

[Chavaleh]

Someone in a thread on another forum said the quiet pool was closed. Is that true?!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Was Hawaii the only affected building at the Poly?

I believe all refrigerators are being replaced, but don't quote me on that.

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[Dizneefamily+4]

Just wanted to let you guys know I spoke with the guest services manager at the Poly and ALL refrigerators in the Hawaii building have been replaced! So no worries!!!!

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Thanks for the update! Now, I need to find out about Tokelau since that's the LH we requested and are hoping for!

 

[bluejasmine]

Someone in a thread on another forum said the quiet pool was closed. Is that true?!

I don't believe so they just refurbed it. Now if some one poos in it or something they will close it to thoroughly clean it.

Sept 2013 Poly, 2012 Disney Fantasy, BC CL, GF CL, POR, 2011 Poly CL, CR, Poly CL, AKL, 2010 Poly CL, ASMu 2009, SSR 2008, Pop 2006, POR , Asmo 2005, Asmo 2003, offsite 2000, 1999,1989, Poly 1980, offsite 1979

 

[PolyAddict]

Anyone staying at the Poly March 2014? We just booked the 3-7. I am really hoping there is not too much intrusion of construction for my brother to enjoy his first stay there.

 

[sandym718]

Anyone staying at the Poly March 2014? We just booked the 3-7. I am really hoping there is not too much intrusion of construction for my brother to enjoy his first stay there.

We'll be there March 1-8! I'm hoping the construction isn't bad as well. This will be our 5th stay, but my sister and husband's 1st stay there (though they've spent plenty of time there with us on our last 2 trips). And likely my Mom's first stay as well (she's about 90% sure she's flying down for a few days) Tikiman's most recent update has me nervous, because we always stay in Tokelau. Tahiti is right there and if there's tons of construction....plus the GCH. We haven't booked yet. We're having a Disney get-together/BBQ this Sunday (our entire travel group also includes my BIL, SIL, nephew and other, single BIL - they are currently booked in a 1 BR villa at Bay Lake), so we might book then.

We're going to go ahead and book the Poly, but if the construction seems like it will be intrusive, we may end up switching. The problem is, WHERE? Our family has only ever stayed at the Poly, we fell in love with it in 2007. We love the atmosphere and the convenience of the monorail to both the MK and Epcot. Can't imagine not having that. CR Garden Wing seems nice, but no rooms available right now. I just don't know. Honestly, we'll probably be at the Poly regardless of construction as I don't think we'd be as happy anywhere else!

 

[PolyAddict]

We'll be there March 1-8! I'm hoping the construction isn't bad as well. This will be our 5th stay, but my sister and husband's 1st stay there (though they've spent plenty of time there with us on our last 2 trips). And likely my Mom's first stay as well (she's about 90% sure she's flying down for a few days) Tikiman's most recent update has me nervous, because we always stay in Tokelau. Tahiti is right there and if there's tons of construction....plus the GCH. We haven't booked yet. We're having a Disney get-together/BBQ this Sunday (our entire travel group also includes my BIL, SIL, nephew and other, single BIL - they are currently booked in a 1 BR villa at Bay Lake), so we might book then.

We're going to go ahead and book the Poly, but if the construction seems like it will be intrusive, we may end up switching. The problem is, WHERE? Our family has only ever stayed at the Poly, we fell in love with it in 2007. We love the atmosphere and the convenience of the monorail to both the MK and Epcot. Can't imagine not having that. CR Garden Wing seems nice, but no rooms available right now. I just don't know. Honestly, we'll probably be at the Poly regardless of construction as I don't think we'd be as happy anywhere else!

Our backup is Yacht or Beach Club. I've stayed in that area before. It's just as nice being so close to Epcot and DHS.

 

[Dreamer2012]

Hey CT Disney- I'm in Ct too! I know New England weather is always unpredictable...BUT THIS IS C-R-A-Z-Y!!!! Hope your stay at the Poly is Magical!!

 

[monorailsilver]

Hey CT Disney- I'm in Ct too! I know New England weather is always unpredictable...BUT THIS IS C-R-A-Z-Y!!!! Hope your stay at the Poly is Magical!!

Do you not like getting your snow shovels out this early in the season?

I will say it has been nice with out the a/c on these past few days/nights. It will even be better when I see my cl&p bill for next month since the current one was more then I like!

 

[Dreamer2012]

Hey monorailsilver - another Ct person????

 

[DebbyLof428]

Wow - nice to see a few more CT Poly lovers on here

 

[mirage0306]

I grew up in CT!

Also, I wanted to comment on the frogg togg pouches. We bought two and brought them and they are great! Light and breathable and dry pretty quickly. The disney ponchos are oat, but we liked these much better.

 

[Dizneefamily+4]

I grew up in CT!

Also, I wanted to comment on the frogg togg pouches. We bought two and brought them and they are great! Light and breathable and dry pretty quickly. The disney ponchos are oat, but we liked these much better.

We love our Frogg Togg ponchos! But we're also hoping that they stay in their little pouches and don't get much use!

 

[karriealex]

Where can I order the Frog Togg poncho's? I seriously never even thought of poncho's for the trip and I should have with the massive amounts of rain we are getting down here this year. It rained so hard this afternoon that the parking lot of our grocery store flooded out to the point that cars were stalling. That normally doesn't happen where I live in South Florida but we have had so much rain. It didn't rain that long today but it was a torrential rain. Poor DH looked like a drowned rat when he came in from work tonight just trying to get from our lot to our apartment.

 

[maxsmom]

We will be arriving very soon and I was wondering what longhouse is currently closed for the update and what one(s) still need to be updated. Thanks!
Also, does anyone know the status of the refrigerator replacement and how that's going?

 

[bluejasmine]

We will be arriving very soon and I was wondering what longhouse is currently closed for the update and what one(s) still need to be updated. Thanks!
Also, does anyone know the status of the refrigerator replacement and how that's going?

I think Tuvalu is the one closed for rehab now. As far as fridges the Hawaii buildings fridges have all been replaced, not sure about the rest.

Try tikimanpages.com he has updates!

Sept 2013 Poly, 2012 Disney Fantasy, BC CL, GF CL, POR, 2011 Poly CL, CR, Poly CL, AKL, 2010 Poly CL, ASMu 2009, SSR 2008, Pop 2006, POR , Asmo 2005, Asmo 2003, offsite 2000, 1999,1989, Poly 1980, offsite 1979

 

[CT Disney]

I grew up in CT!

Also, I wanted to comment on the frogg togg pouches. We bought two and brought them and they are great! Light and breathable and dry pretty quickly. The disney ponchos are oat, but we liked these much better.

Where can I order the Frog Togg poncho's? I seriously never even thought of poncho's for the trip and I should have with the massive amounts of rain we are getting down here this year. It rained so hard this afternoon that the parking lot of our grocery store flooded out to the point that cars were stalling. That normally doesn't happen where I live in South Florida but we have had so much rain. It didn't rain that long today but it was a torrential rain. Poor DH looked like a drowned rat when he came in from work tonight just trying to get from our lot to our apartment.

I just bought Frogg Togg adult-sized ponchos at wal-mart yesterday! They seem sturdy but I will say one thing...they are HUGE. I was swimming in it. My DH who is over 6 feet was the only one who looked comfortable in it. I didn't see that they made any youth-sized ones. They cost $9.88.

I did also end up buying some Coleman ponchos for the kids. They didn't seem as durable but they were far more reasonably sized. I got the youth one for my DS10 and the adult one for my DD13. They were only $6.50 at wal-mart.

I will say that wal-mart was just about wiped out of ponchos. We had to go to two wal-marts just to find 4 ponchos. I think everyone going to WDW has the same idea!

 

[Dizneefamily+4]

Where can I order the Frog Togg poncho's? I seriously never even thought of poncho's for the trip and I should have with the massive amounts of rain we are getting down here this year. It rained so hard this afternoon that the parking lot of our grocery store flooded out to the point that cars were stalling. That normally doesn't happen where I live in South Florida but we have had so much rain. It didn't rain that long today but it was a torrential rain. Poor DH looked like a drowned rat when he came in from work tonight just trying to get from our lot to our apartment.

Ordered our on amazon. They were $6 each.

 

[CT Disney]

I just bought Frogg Togg adult-sized ponchos at wal-mart yesterday! They seem sturdy but I will say one thing...they are HUGE. I was swimming in it. My DH who is over 6 feet was the only one who looked comfortable in it. I didn't see that they made any youth-sized ones. They cost $9.88.

I did also end up buying some Coleman ponchos for the kids. They didn't seem as durable but they were far more reasonably sized. I got the youth one for my DS10 and the adult one for my DD13. They were only $6.50 at wal-mart.

I will say that wal-mart was just about wiped out of ponchos. We had to go to two wal-marts just to find 4 ponchos. I think everyone going to WDW has the same idea!

Ordered our on amazon. They were $6 each.

One more thing...just checked Frogg Togg website. Looks like they make 2 kinds of ponchos. The ultra-lite for about $13 and the emergency poncho for $5. I believe the ultra-lite ones are a little sturdier from looking at the pics on their website. The ones I got at wal-mart were the ultra-lite ones.

 

[karriealex]

I will look on Amazon and have them sent. Luckily my ds has the prime membership since he is a college student and they get free 2 day shipping. Thanks so much for the information. Had I not been on this thread I would not have thought of the poncho's and would have been possibly scrambling at Disney paying premium price for them.