ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: October 2013

[jcjen519]

When we rode the ME a few weeks ago the first stop was Poly. There were others on the bus so I assume they went to GF next.

When we've been on ME we have gone to the CR first several times and I want to say but can't be sure that the bus was going to the GF after dropping us at the POLY.

 

[shellypaige]

Does Poly share with CR and GF for magical express? Anyone know the order it goes? Thanks

We were on ME in late November and stopped at wilderness lodge and then poly

 

[TaraPA]

Does Poly share with CR and GF for magical express? Anyone know the order it goes?

Thanks

Last week we shared the bus to Poly with CR, GF & WL, Poly was the first drop off. There is no set route, it depends on how many passengers they have for each resort. But from past experience, I've not shared the ME bus to Poly with any other resorts than those above, and sometimes not all of them.

 

[PolyAddict]

Thanks for the responses. I would LOVE a first drop off! Our last 2 trips were BWI and BC both trips it was a moderate 1st then BWI, YC then BC. This past trip no one was going to BWI so we didn't have to stop but it was 1 1/2 hour from landing to getting off bus.

 

[dmetcalfrn]

Just took advantage of Disney Visa summer discount. Upgraded and saved over $1000 for our July Poly club level vacation. Very excited!!

 

[Lsdolphin]

Just took advantage of Disney Visa summer discount. Upgraded and saved over $1000 for our July Poly club level vacation. Very excited!!

What Disney VISA summer discount? I have a Disney Visa and don't see anything on their website, we have reservation split between Ft Wilderness lodge which I got a pass holder discount 6/12-6/16 and then 3 days at POFQ with no discount at all.

 

[dmetcalfrn]

What Disney VISA summer discount? I have a Disney Visa and don't see anything on their website, we have reservation split between Ft Wilderness lodge which I got a pass holder discount 6/12-6/16 and then 3 days at POFQ with no discount at all.

Look on mousesavers.com. They have the discount info listed on front page. It was added today.

 

[pixarmom]

Thanks for the responses. I would LOVE a first drop off! Our last 2 trips were BWI and BC both trips it was a moderate 1st then BWI, YC then BC. This past trip no one was going to BWI so we didn't have to stop but it was 1 1/2 hour from landing to getting off bus.

We've taken Magical Express to a number of different resorts in the MK and Epcot area, and for some reason, it always seems faster in the MK area. This could be my imagination, but even when Poly isn't the first stop, we seem to get there more quickly than when we're going to Epcot resorts. Our last two Poly stays, one was a Poly-first drop off and the other was WL, CR then Poly. But it seemed to go quickly!

 

[Sue M]

Thanks for the responses. I would LOVE a first drop off! Our last 2 trips were BWI and BC both trips it was a moderate 1st then BWI, YC then BC. This past trip no one was going to BWI so we didn't have to stop but it was 1 1/2 hour from landing to getting off bus.

We were first drop off to Poly when we stayed. There were only 5 families on the DME.

 

[pixarmom]

Staying Poly CL at the end of March, and just received notice in the mail of the refurbs that tikiman and others have already reported. Just wanted to mention it, because I know some have not received notice in advance, but we did. The notice included the following:

1) GCH under construction
2) Captain Cook's relocated within GCH
3) Sunset Point not available
4) Neverland Club not available

The notice promises all other amenities, including pools and plenty of white sand beach will still be available. Again, not new news, but interesting that Poly is informing guests of what they should expect in advance.

 

[ratlenhum]

I called today about our stay at the Poly in August and asked about pricing since the GCH will be under refurbishment, the main pool closed, and there will be construction walls and equipment every where. I asked if they could do anything about the price of our stay. I was told by the CM that they are not offering discounts due to the refurbishment, all they can do is offer to help you select a different resort.

I'm going to try again a little closer. I would change resorts in a heartbeat but hubby was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (9-11 first responder) and the Poly is on his bucket list.

 

[momamy]

I called today about our stay at the Poly in August and asked about pricing since the GCH will be under refurbishment, the main pool closed, and there will be construction walls and equipment every where. I asked if they could do anything about the price of our stay. I was told by the CM that they are not offering discounts due to the refurbishment, all they can do is offer to help you select a different resort.

I'm going to try again a little closer. I would change resorts in a heartbeat but hubby was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (9-11 first responder) and the Poly is on his bucket list.

I am so sorry. Even with construction the poly is magical! We were there last year when they had some rooms being updated it was still quiet and peaceful. Even with all the building going on at the grand floridian we hardly heard anything!

 

[Chicago Mo]

I called today about our stay at the Poly in August and asked about pricing since the GCH will be under refurbishment, the main pool closed, and there will be construction walls and equipment every where. I asked if they could do anything about the price of our stay. I was told by the CM that they are not offering discounts due to the refurbishment, all they can do is offer to help you select a different resort.

I'm going to try again a little closer. I would change resorts in a heartbeat but hubby was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (9-11 first responder) and the Poly is on his bucket list.

 

[Tinkl0ver66]

Just got off the phone with Disney, the new discounts came out to the public today. I was upgraded to garden club level and STILL saved $125!! I have never stayed at the club level before and I am so excited!! Can anyone tell me about club level? Which long house will I be in, what can I expect?

 

[JanieMc]

Hey there, club level is Hawaii.

 

[blackmamba10000]

Just got off the phone with Disney, the new discounts came out to the public today. I was upgraded to garden club level and STILL saved $125!! I have never stayed at the club level before and I am so excited!! Can anyone tell me about club level? Which long house will I be in, what can I expect?

We're also staying club level for the first time!! When are you guys going?

 

[Tinkl0ver66]

We're also staying club level for the first time!! When are you guys going?

Mid June...17-22

 

[blackmamba10000]

We'll be there May 20-27. So excited to stay CL!!

 

[Tinkl0ver66]

We'll be there May 20-27. So excited to stay CL!!

Me too!! Never stayed at club level and I am so excited!! It will probably be my one and only time

 

[Kristina4109]

The last time we stayed Club Level at the Poly was in 1989. I wasn't paying for it, and it was called the King Kamehameha Club back then. Good times.