ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: October 2013

[fxqueen]

I will be staying at Poly February 2015... Does anyone know if it is possible to order from Kona Cafe as a pick up order to eat in room instead of dining in the restaurant?

 

[tim123]

For some reason there was no lagoon view available in either std or CL when I looked at my dates. Is there a reason for this?

Hawaii does seem to sell out some dates for its theme/lagoon/garden views…but I have yet to see the resorts regular standard view room unavailable for ANY dates…what dates are you going.?

 

[nanhol]

I will be staying at Poly February 2015... Does anyone know if it is possible to order from Kona Cafe as a pick up order to eat in room instead of dining in the restaurant?

I don't know this answer, though I have read here on disboards that since the dining plan came along the TS restaurants do not offer take-out. The recommendation I've read is to sit, order & then ask to package your food to go--but at that point it's probably simpler to just finish your meal.

You might be able to get food to go from Tambu lounge or Kona Island, at least during dinner hours. Both of these are around the corner from Kona Cafe. Also check out the quick service options from Captain Cook's--for example, CC has Kona's Tonga Toast at breakfast at a lower price than Kona (but w/o the strawberry compote), and has a great variety at lunch & dinner.

And of course you can also do in-room dining at Poly and will find some of the items from the Kona menu on that menu.

 

[indyannamom]

I will be staying at Poly February 2015... Does anyone know if it is possible to order from Kona Cafe as a pick up order to eat in room instead of dining in the restaurant?

If no one on the Poly thread knows, you might check out the cake thread. I can't link it, but it's The Official Cake Chatter Thread part IV

Good luck...post the answer for the Poly people when you find out

 

[Circusgirl]

For some reason there was no lagoon view available in either std or CL when I looked at my dates. Is there a reason for this?

With the conversion of roughly 40% of the rooms at the Poly to DVC, there are fewer rooms in inventory across all categories.

 

[tim123]

With the conversion of roughly 40% of the rooms at the Poly to DVC, there are fewer rooms in inventory across all categories.

And in addition half of Nuie and Somaoa closed..the resort is still available for every single day including all holidays into next year. That tells ya somethin
right there.

 

[trishadono]

I will be staying at Poly February 2015... Does anyone know if it is possible to order from Kona Cafe as a pick up order to eat in room instead of dining in the restaurant?

Yes my daughter has done that a few times. She loves the pulled pork tacos that are only available at lunch. She inquired right at the stand and it takes about 10-15 mins.

Once last year she ordered it to go and brought it to CC's while her friend and I got ours there and we all ate together. Everyone got what they want

 

[Tikiman]

I will be staying at Poly February 2015... Does anyone know if it is possible to order from Kona Cafe as a pick up order to eat in room instead of dining in the restaurant?

Yes, there are items you can order to go. I can't find the photo I have of the menu but there was quite a few things you could order.

 

[Eastern]

And in addition half of Nuie and Somaoa closed..the resort is still available for every single day including all holidays into next year. That tells ya somethin right there.

I just changed from CR to Poly CL. As long as we get good service from the CMs, I'm ok with the construction. It won't bother me if it's a ghost town as some have described, as long as the CMs are available. I'm looking forward to fewer people. I'm travelling with older kids, and we don't swim in January. If they were younger, I don't think I would stay there.

 

[Bamagirl43]

Tikiman, Thanks for the Tangaroa Terrace download. Listening now!

 

[tim123]

I just changed from CR to Poly CL. As long as we get good service from the CMs, I'm ok with the construction. It won't bother me if it's a ghost town as some have described, as long as the CMs are available. I'm looking forward to fewer people. I'm travelling with older kids, and we don't swim in January. If they were younger, I don't think I would stay there.

You will have a ball with that attitude. The CMs at the Poly are phenomenal. And by January much of the dust will be settling but still work to be done. Can I come?

 

[TheLittleKatie]

Hi everyone

I know you're all probably sick of getting questions about when the construction will be finished by, so I apologise in advance,

But would it be safe to assume that most of, if not all of it will be completed by September 2015?

It seems to have been going on forever, and when we visited a few weeks ago it was a bit of a mess, construction walls up all around the GCH and diggers on the beach.

I'm hoping to book a trip soon, but I wouldn't want to stay at the Poly if it is still going to be like that. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks!

 

[Bamagirl43]

LittleKatie, I would feel very comfortable going in Sept. 2015. The quiet pool might not be complete, but I would expect everything else to be in order. Check out Tikiman's pages and Facebook for lots of good info.

 

[tim123]

Hi everyone

I know you're all probably sick of getting questions about when the construction will be finished by, so I apologise in advance,

But would it be safe to assume that most of, if not all of it will be completed by September 2015?

It seems to have been going on forever, and when we visited a few weeks ago it was a bit of a mess, construction walls up all around the GCH and diggers on the beach.

I'm hoping to book a trip soon, but I wouldn't want to stay at the Poly if it is still going to be like that. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks!

Answer yes and no…

Once they finish the biggies like the lobby, the pool, the bungalows and the east longhouse and east pool…which will most likely be nice and pretty by your visit..I wouldn't be surprised if they have a bit more in store…time will tell.
I will be there in Sept 2015…as I was this September.. It will be like night and day! Can't wait to see the new Poly even though I prefer the old..I accept the change and hope the vibe survives which I think it will solely because of the people that work there. The best.

 

[trishadono]

Hi everyone

I know you're all probably sick of getting questions about when the construction will be finished by, so I apologise in advance,

But would it be safe to assume that most of, if not all of it will be completed by September 2015?

It seems to have been going on forever, and when we visited a few weeks ago it was a bit of a mess, construction walls up all around the GCH and diggers on the beach.

I'm hoping to book a trip soon, but I wouldn't want to stay at the Poly if it is still going to be like that. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks!

By then the lobby and pool, hot tub, kids area, and grounds should be done. However they might start working on the small pool.

Sounds like a good time to go

 

[trishadono]

Hi Tim !

Looks like we posting at the same time!

 

[tim123]

Hi Tim !

Looks like we posting at the same time!

Hi!

 

[TheLittleKatie]

LittleKatie, I would feel very comfortable going in Sept. 2015. The quiet pool might not be complete, but I would expect everything else to be in order. Check out Tikiman's pages and Facebook for lots of good info.

Answer yes and no…

Once they finish the biggies like the lobby, the pool, the bungalows and the east longhouse and east pool…which will most likely be nice and pretty by your visit..I wouldn't be surprised if they have a bit more in store…time will tell.
I will be there in Sept 2015…as I was this September.. It will be like night and day! Can't wait to see the new Poly even though I prefer the old..I accept the change and hope the vibe survives which I think it will solely because of the people that work there. The best.

By then the lobby and pool, hot tub, kids area, and grounds should be done. However they might start working on the small pool.

Sounds like a good time to go

This is great, thanks everyone! I can deal with a bit of mess, just not as much as I saw a few weeks ago!

tim123 - You have a good view on the changes. I know a lot of people get upset over it. I have never stayed at the Poly before, but it looks so wonderful. I'm sure 'the vibe' will still be there

Maybe I'll see you there in September!

 

[mickeynut1]

Yes, we did end up booking at the Poly. This will be our first stay there. It was really hard to pass up the "MAGICAL" deal. I really wanted to stay at the GF, but the party we are traveling with wanted to stay at the Poly. Hoping everything goes well. We couldn't request a room, but did ask for a third floor balcony.

Congrats on booking that "magical" deal. The Poly is amazing, you are going to love it . The GF is nice and while I've had a few great stays there, the Poly is still my favorite (although the GF does run a close second ).

I have exactly 100 days to go until our Poly trip! I hope GCH is done by then

The time will go fast and you will be there before you know it .

I will be checking into the Poly in 26 days.

Have a great trip .

We have never stayed at the Poly. Any recommendations of where to stay on the property?

Our favorite longhouse is Samoa. We found it very convenient as it's just steps from the GCH, volcano pool, Captain Cooks, and the beach .

We're not going until mid August 2015. I'm hoping a lot of the construction will be completed.

I think the resort will be in pretty good shape by next August. We are also going to be there mid August and I can't wait to see all of the changes .

I've not stayed at Poly as an adult and will be there next August on the magical deal in a standard room. (My only stay at Poly was almost 40 years ago as a teenager.) I requested Fiji or Samoa based upon what I've read.

Martin

Samoa is our favorite for standard, very convenient to everything, IMO .

Booked our magical deal for August 11-17 at the Poly!!!! We stayed at the GF this past July, but the Poly remains our favorite!

Congrats on the "magical" deal . The GF is nice, but there's just something about the Poly that makes it our favorite as well .

I just changed from CR to Poly CL. As long as we get good service from the CMs, I'm ok with the construction. It won't bother me if it's a ghost town as some have described, as long as the CMs are available. I'm looking forward to fewer people. I'm travelling with older kids, and we don't swim in January. If they were younger, I don't think I would stay there.

I'm sure you'll have a great trip .

Hi everyone

I know you're all probably sick of getting questions about when the construction will be finished by, so I apologise in advance,

But would it be safe to assume that most of, if not all of it will be completed by September 2015?

It seems to have been going on forever, and when we visited a few weeks ago it was a bit of a mess, construction walls up all around the GCH and diggers on the beach.

I'm hoping to book a trip soon, but I wouldn't want to stay at the Poly if it is still going to be like that. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks!

I think you will be safe for September 2015 .

 

[starousse]

Congrats on booking that "magical" deal. The Poly is amazing, you are going to love it . The GF is nice and while I've had a few great stays there, the Poly is still my favorite (although the GF does run a close second ).


Our favorite longhouse is Samoa. We found it very convenient as it's just steps from the GCH, volcano pool, Captain Cooks, and the beach .


We're booked for a standard room next August and was going to request the Samoa building based on what I've been reading on the boards. Is there a certain floor/location which is preferable in the Samoa buildings? Thanks!