This sounds perfect for us cause our two boys are obsessed with the monorail. It's my 3yo's 'favorite ride' LOL. Anyways, are their elevators in the building? If we have one asleep in a stroller, be nice not to have to carry all that up three flights
The first time at poly is extraThank you! Gonna go ahead then and do our check-in. I am so stinking excitedWe have never gotten to stay at the Poly but always head over there for a meal. Can't wait to actually stay there!!!!
good to know.Rarantoga isn't too bad though. Most of the construction will be done by then. We loved the location because it was close to GCH , pools and walkway to TTC.I was just thinking about our reservation for next August, and was wondering if I am going to be limited to the longhouse that we are placed in. We have a standard view. Can I still request Aotearoa or Fiji? I was hoping to be away from any possible construction, and would love if the kids could see the monorail
Next August looks like a busy time for poly peepsWe were at the Poly on the Magical deal, standard view, this past August.
We were 3rd floor Aotearoa facing the Luau Cove/Grand Floridian. I had requested 3rd floor Fiji (via my TA & online check in). Was told at check in that Fiji was full and that it is/was the most requested longhouse since the DVC construction began.
We loved our location so much that it will be our request again next August
Sounds like you had a good tripYou can request longhouses by checking in online if you have a res linked to a MDE account. I've done this twice: once requesting Fiji during Christmas week, the busiest time of year; and the second time, last October, asking for a specific floor in Aotearoa. Both times, I was granted my room requests via online check in. Christmas, we checked in very, very late at night. This past October, I checked in around noon. As I said, I got my room req both times, AND my room was ready during this past October's early check in.
You can also call or fax with longhouse/floor requests. And many others have mentioned that if you are 1) disappointed with the room assigned upon check in and 2) willing to wait until something else opens...the resort cast members will work to grant your requests.
That said...by next August, the vast majority of construction should be done, so it should not affect nearly as many longhouses as it has this past summer and fall.
If you want a room with great monorail views, my suggestion is to request GV Aotearoa with a balcony, which will put you on the third floor. The monorail facing rooms in Aotearoa are great, AND if there is construction going on in the middle of the resort (as we saw in October), Aotearoa is away from it. We were there in the middle of the construction when they were tearing down the volcano by the pool...and we were totally unaware of any of that construction while in our room or on our balcony in Aotearoa this past October. The room had great views of the monorail AND was removed from middle-of-the-resort renos.
Good luck!
my son was king of falling asleep on the bus. We did have to carry him many times at night. 
can't wait
The weather keeps changing for us "next weekers"!!!!!
I keep watching the weather channel
Think we will need layers
Mickeynut (or anyone else!) how soon are the resorts decorated for Christmas? We are arriving 12/5/15 and hoping to see all the MK resorts in their holiday finest!
. Have a great trip. Disney during the holidays is amazing .. 
.MickeyNut My persuasive Poly pal...
. I thought I had a few more, but that's all I was able to find. I know the Poly doesn't do as much as some of the other resorts, but it's still festive . It will be interesting, though, to see what is done next year with the new lobby. 
. . Also, as trisha mentioned, if you get a room that doesn't meet your requests, you can always ask if something else is available. It's not guaranteed that the CM will be able to change your room/location, but we have found them to be very accommodating and will do what they can to meet your requests 
.Thank you! Gonna go ahead then and do our check-in. I am so stinking excited
.I was just thinking about our reservation for next August, and was wondering if I am going to be limited to the longhouse that we are placed in. We have a standard view. Can I still request Aotearoa or Fiji? I was hoping to be away from any possible construction, and would love if the kids could see the monorail
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I am adding gloves now for our Fantasmic nightThe weather changes everyday. We're going to the Magic for the Thanksgiving Weekend and I keep checking the weather everyday. It's going to be tough to pack. Best to bring a little of everything. At least in the summer, you know the weather is just going to be HOT! Pretty easy to pack for that.
We just booked our stay for the last week of August! We've stayed at the WL and GF the last 4 times we went, but I've wanted to stay at the Poly since I went past it on the Monorail when I was 5! So I guess this is a lifetime dream come true!
We just booked our stay for the last week of August! We've stayed at the WL and GF the last 4 times we went, but I've wanted to stay at the Poly since I went past it on the Monorail when I was 5! So I guess this is a lifetime dream come true!
. We have had great stays at both the WL and GF and even though the Poly is our favorite resort, I do love the others. I think the Poly is going to be even more popular after all of the construction and renovations are completed .I am adding gloves now for our Fantasmic night
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while you guys are enjoying Florida sun 
I'm looking forward to hearing any updates you can share on how construction in and around the Poly is going!
I am going to try to get some of the holiday stuff and Hawaii beach.
Thanks ! I have been down to the World January, May and August this year. I am looking forward to seeing the progress too.Safe travels to everyone traveling to the Poly this weekend & next week, the rest of us wish we were joining you! Most of us are going to be all:
You are going to have 59-80 + for temps.... bring layers
Safe travels to everyone traveling to the Poly this weekend & next week, the rest of us wish we were joining you! Most of us are going to be all:
...will do! 
I might need to pack a bigger suitcase....don't want to leave any thing behind that I might "need"...lol.... to my fave persuasive Poly pal...lol...
.MickeyNut
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The Poly is amazing, you are going to love it
I am bummed that my (probably) one and only time to stay there will be with construction but I'm still excited!! It's still the Poly, right? It's still WDW, right?? 
Thank you, mickeynut! I fell in love with the Poly before we took our first trip to WDW. But as a family of 6, it just wasn't really feasible for us to stay there. Every trip, we go over to have a couple of meals there and just walk around soaking in the place. Now, since my aunt is taking my girls on her ressie at the GF, we only needed room for four and we finally get to stay there! At a good discount too
.. The resort is great and although your trip is during construction, I'm sure you'll have a great time. Like you said, it's still the Poly and still WDW .
nanhol, I love your avatar! Hidden Mickeys are everywhere!!
