I'm sure many of you have already seen this but I had to post it -
In Allearsnet weekly newsletter this week, they have listed, "The Top 40 Magical Events at the Walt Disney World Resort" along with Ayefour Publishing (
www.ayefourpublishing.com) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Orlando vacation destination (October 1, 2011)."
The following Magical Event BEAT OUT the opening of Hollywood Studios (MGM), the opening of Animal Kingdom, AND the monorail. Check it out:
"Magical Event #4 -- Opening of the Polynesian Resort: October 1971
While Walt purposefully avoided building Disney World near the beach (in order to reduce vacation competition), he didn't hesitate to bring the beach to his resort. Though several other WDW beaches exist (at places such as Fort Wilderness and the Grand Floridian), none are so grand as the sand that defines the coastline of the original Polynesian Village. It is there that guests can enjoy daytime sun and evening fireworks, just outside the longhouses named after famous Pacific destinations. Yet, the Polynesian is not limited to exterior beauty, as the Grand Ceremonial House offers lush landscaping, and cascading waterfalls. Over the years, this Pacific-themed retreat has served as the preferred vacation home for guests from throughout the world."
I agree that this was a magical moment for the Poly has become my preferred Disney vacation spot!
And for those of you interested, #3 was opening of Contemporary, #2 was Opening of MK, and #1 was opening of Epcot. If you want to read all the details, check out allearsnet.com and check out their latest newsletter.
GO POLY!!!
because my mind is elsewhere thinking of how I have to pack and that I'm leaving my house in 28 hours....and in reality....10 of those hours are work...3 of them are commuting and 8 of them are sleep....so really it's 7 hours....go with me on that 
