ALOHA! The Polynesian Resort Information Thread: Summer 2011 Edition!

[maiapapaya]

Lucky! Have fun and we'll want updates

A gray and rainy cold morning here too. At least September is going by fairly quickly for me. The time is slowly drawing near, all you late Oct. poly peeps! Have you all gotten your luggage tags yet? Our customized maps arrived Friday but we're still waiting on those tags!

Nasty day north of the border today too! ME tags arrived last week!! BreezysMom got her's Friday, so I'm sure your's will show up soon!

 

[maiapapaya]

We'll arrive on Oct. 16th. We received our luggage tags about a week ago.
Only 4 weeks to go - can't wait. Wonder if I can lose 20 lbs in a month?

DD6 keeps saying "don't forget your Disney diet!"

 

[BreezysMom]

DD6 keeps saying "don't forget your Disney diet!"

Too funny

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

DD6 keeps saying "don't forget your Disney diet!"

I'm on my Disney crash diet since our PTA had totally killed it since school started. Only water until we leave and lots of chicken and veggies. Then I can eat whatever I want at WDW since it's the most magical place on earth and all the calories disappear!

 

[maiapapaya]

Too funny

Yes, well it's easy for her to say ... she's one of those tall stick-girls without an ounce of fat on her!

 

[Maddie's Nana]

DD6 keeps saying "don't forget your Disney diet!"

Love it - that will be my mantra for the next 3 weeks and 6 days (but who's counting?)

 

[DebbyLof428]

Started my "Disney Diet" today I really hope I can drop at least 5 lbs. before we go. All I can think about are the wonderful items at F&W like Belgium waffles, lamb sliders, scallops, beef empanada, cheddar cheese soup, frozen coconut mojito . If only I had the metabolism and willpower I did 10 years ago

 

[disneydreamin247]

DS is sooo excited to leave tomorrow, but I think I'm more excited than he is!

 

[woodkins]

Mickey Mail arrived today Can't wait until 10/23!!

 

[logpey]

I always low carb diet about a month before going to WDW, just enough time to lose some unwanted LB's. Then I go absolutely go crazy while there, pina colavas, luau chicken sandwiches, fries, mickey ice cream bars, etc! For Aulani I've already started low carbing it, but on weekends I cheat just a little. It somehow works for me, plus I bike three days a week & run on treadmill the other two! Its a nice mix for me & I feel like I get a lot of food while watching my weight, & I look decent in the vacay pics!

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

I got my Disney mail from AAA via Fedex. Luckily the kids didn't see me grab it! I just "packed" a bunch of stuff and put it out of view. DH thinks I'll crack and tell them about the trip but there is $100 on the line. Whoever holds out the longest gets it - and when we are talking money to spend at Disney, I can keep that secret

My Disney diet starts two weeks prior to the trip. Each time we go to Disney, I make sure not to eat any sweets two weeks prior to going. I eat fairly well as it is but I do run 5 to 6 miles a day so I allow myself one small dessert (like a scoop of ice cream or a cookie) per day. But I've found if I cut out the sweets (and I can only maintain that for two weeks), I crave a lot less when I'm at Disney. I'd love to eat an entire cinnamon roll but I'm happy to share it with the family and enjoy the bites I do get. Oh, but Dole Whips are ALL MINE and NOT TO SHARE. Everyone must get their own

Of course, as many of you know on this thread, I save my calories for poolside libations I need to go buy a spork...

 

[TimmerK]

Mickey Mail arrived today Can't wait until 10/23!!

We (me and DW Tracey) will be there starting the 24th! We're taking the Amtrak AutoTrain down the afternoon of 23 October, and will be staying until 29 October when we board the Disney Magic for a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise.

Maybe we'll see you at the Poly.

 

[BreezysMom]

Mickey Mail arrived today Can't wait until 10/23!!

Me too! The last piece of mail We received our ME documents last week and today our Disney documents with luggage tags came

Now I just have to wait until departure day It is pretty sad when your disappointed about not having to wait for mail anymore

 

[maiapapaya]

Me too! The last piece of mail We received our ME documents last week and today our Disney documents with luggage tags came

Now I just have to wait until departure day It is pretty sad when your disappointed about not having to wait for mail anymore

Yay! Hopefully ours will arrive in the next couple of days!

 

[BreezysMom]

We (me and DW Tracey) will be there starting the 24th! We're taking the Amtrak AutoTrain down the afternoon of 23 October, and will be staying until 29 October when we board the Disney Magic for a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise.

Maybe we'll see you at the Poly.

Hi TimmerK

Come join our party Last week of Oct at the Poly

There are a few of us staying at the Poly that week.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Oooooh soooo jealous of everyone leaving soon!!! I have 303 days till I'm at the Poly...it's going to be the longest 303 days EVER. Help me get through this!!!

 

[jkfandel]

Ooohh!! Congrats. What room/floor?

We are in Tahiti 1029 close to door on beach but no traffic it is a quiet spot close to TTC and not too far from GCH. We had a GV room and we only requested ground floor near transportation.

The view of the castle from our room is great!! Ready to watch the fireworks in a few minutes.

My feet are killing me from three days of non-stop walking!

 

[jkfandel]

What kind of coffee filters do I need to pick up so that my dad can function in the morning? I wouldn't want to have to kill him on our first morning of vacation. in all my Disney stays I have never even touched the coffee pot in the room!

My sister gave me a great tip. Bring Starbucks VIA. You can add them to the cup and just run the coffee pot with water.

 

[LilyU]

Three more sleeps! I really need to pack ... I am getting nervous!

Plus I am really worrying about that tropical storm out there.....

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

 

[rao363]

9 DAYS Till I Am At The Polynesian!!