ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: June 2013

[bama belle]

I have to say, I had really wanted to get an iPhone cover from Disney but hated how skimpy they were, especially since my phone was in an Otterbox....buuuuuut, on my last trip I got a Dooney & Bourke Disney iPhone cover from a shop on Main Street and the thing is SOLID! It is sturdy, and provides a rim all the way around the phone (instead of just snapping on the back) and it's super cute!

I would highly recommend it!

It is this one:

I have the matching purse! I may have to find this while we are there!

 

[Mousemommy1]

I have the matching purse! I may have to find this while we are there!

It also came in black.

 

[mickeynut1]

I know!! It's a shame Disney and a brand like Ottorbox don't get together and make some!

I always thought the same thing .

I have the matching purse! I may have to find this while we are there!

I see from your ticker that you're going to be there in 2 weeks, but you can buy it online at disneyshopping.com if you wanted it before your trip .

 

[Dizneefamily+4]

Love it too - but don't love how cheaply they're made Still might pick one up though!

Awesome! We will come crash! HA HA

Ha! us too as we'll be at the Poly from 7/31- 8/8. Party at the cabana!!

 

[DebbyLof428]

Love it too - but don't love how cheaply they're made Still might pick one up though!



Ha! us too as we'll be at the Poly from 7/31- 8/8. Party at the cabana!!

So it's not as sturdy as the Dooney & Burke? How much is the Poly cover?

 

[buzzmom12]

I read on another thread that they no longer take your picture at ohana breakfast. Has anyone been there lately that can confirm? Tia

 

[rtjhouse]

So it's not as sturdy as the Dooney & Burke? How much is the Poly cover?

Scroll to the bottom of the page, you will find new Polynesian Resort merchandise.

The cover is $34.95.

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...new-polynesian-merch-etc-magic-kingdom-61813/

2 more sleeps and I will be checking into the Polly for the first time!!!

 

[Lita]

I read on another thread that they no longer take your picture at ohana breakfast. Has anyone been there lately that can confirm? Tia

We were there the end of May and they took our picture.

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[MichellelovesMickey]

They no longer take your picture outside with the 'Ohana sign......now they have your own "personal experience" with Stitch!!!

 

[MichellelovesMickey]

Was just there Friday 6/14....our waitress said they are testing it for a month!!! I didn't like it!!

 

[Tinkerjenn]

Aloha! Checking into club level 1 July & was wondering if concierge can help with Ohana reservations. Have an ADR for 9:40 but hoping for earlier, think they can make that happen?

 

[mom2of2]

Aloha! Checking into club level 1 July & was wondering if concierge can help with Ohana reservations. Have an ADR for 9:40 but hoping for earlier, think they can make that happen?

Let them know now that you want an earlier time, they can keep checking for you

 

[Jules54]

Aloha! Checking into club level 1 July & was wondering if concierge can help with Ohana reservations. Have an ADR for 9:40 but hoping for earlier, think they can make that happen?

I had the exact same issue! We are staying CL in July and we had an Ohana reservation for 9:30 and wanted an earlier one. I called them and they said they would keep checking for an earlier one. However, I found it before they did and changed it. You are probably better off to keep checking on your own once or twice a day. As soon as someone cancels it is thrown back in the available pool.

 

[psac]

Just a heads up on the phone cases. They are very cheaply made and have a reputation of breaking easily, and often.

My wife bought some Animal Kingdom 15th anniversary iphone 5 cases on our last trip, and they're not too bad. Much better than some of the older ones we've bought from them. Are they otterboxes? No. But unless you regularly drop your phone off the roof, you shouldn't need it. I just use a simple bumper and drop mine all the time and it's fine.

 

[MichellelovesMickey]

I should have bought the iPhone case from Poly, might have to call Disney Merchandising

 

[trishadono]

I have to say, I had really wanted to get an iPhone cover from Disney but hated how skimpy they were, especially since my phone was in an Otterbox....buuuuuut, on my last trip I got a Dooney & Bourke Disney iPhone cover from a shop on Main Street and the thing is SOLID! It is sturdy, and provides a rim all the way around the phone (instead of just snapping on the back) and it's super cute!

I would highly recommend it!

It is this one:

Dd bought me mine in April for bday and the D&B one is really well made. I love the feel of it as well.

 

[buzzmom12]

Was just there Friday 6/14....our waitress said they are testing it for a month!!! I didn't like it!!

I hope they go back to the old way by August!

 

[mickeynut1]

2 more sleeps and I will be checking into the Polly for the first time!!!

Have a great time....the Poly is amazing .

Aloha! Checking into club level 1 July & was wondering if concierge can help with Ohana reservations. Have an ADR for 9:40 but hoping for earlier, think they can make that happen?

They can keep checking, but they don't have any pull if there is no availability for your party size. I agree with the pp that I would keep checking on your own as you would probably catch an earlier time before they would .

 

[ocalla]

My wife bought some Animal Kingdom 15th anniversary iphone 5 cases on our last trip, and they're not too bad. Much better than some of the older ones we've bought from them. Are they otterboxes? No. But unless you regularly drop your phone off the roof, you shouldn't need it. I just use a simple bumper and drop mine all the time and it's fine.

Well unfortunately my DD had a Disney one on hers this past January, and yep you guessed it....dropped it off the table and cracked it!!! I hated paying to replace that screen. I've had to play Evil Mom and make her keep the Otterbox on hers ever since.

But maybe the newer ones with the raised lip all around would work!!!

 

[ocalla]

I have to say, I had really wanted to get an iPhone cover from Disney but hated how skimpy they were, especially since my phone was in an Otterbox....buuuuuut, on my last trip I got a Dooney & Bourke Disney iPhone cover from a shop on Main Street and the thing is SOLID! It is sturdy, and provides a rim all the way around the phone (instead of just snapping on the back) and it's super cute!

I would highly recommend it!

It is this one:

I really love this one!!! and may have to find one for my phone!!!