We've stayed at every moderate, almost every value, but never at a deluxe resort. I've been following this thread and it's sister thread over on the photo forum for the last few weeks. Wow! Y'all are making me so anxious to get to the Poly.
Here's my story...
We have been to WDW 13 times since 2000 on family vacations. DW and I have always wanted to go for one trip without the kids. We love 'em to pieces, but sometimes it just would be nice to try WDW without them, ya know.
I am going to surprise DW with a mid-January 2010 trip. I plan to give it to her as a Christmas present (along with a new digital camera with which to take pics). This afternoon I hope to make everything final with my TA at AAA. We'll stay at the Poly for four nights, enjoy the DDP (which we've never had before), and just do whatever we want for 5 days and 4 nights.
I was leaning heavily toward WL, which we have always thought would be a great resort. I'm still sure it is. But there is something about the breath-taking pictures that I have seen here that make me know with all my heart that the Poly would be the perfect place for us. She's going to be amazed at the tropical flora, the decor, the large beautiful rooms, and the general feel of the place. We've visited the Poly only once before, and it was at night so we didn't get a good idea for how great it appears to be.
I've been secretly working hard these last few weeks to take care of details. Grandparents available to watch the kids -check. Reservations at the kennel for dogs to be boarded -check. Both of our work schedules clear -check. Extracurricular obligations cleared -check. Now I just have to make the final arrangements with the TA. How on earth am I going to keep this a secret until Christmas??!!
I'll be haunting this thread often, I am sure. There are still ADRs to be made, and touring plans to handle. Thanks so much to all of you for the wonderful pictures and accounts of your stays at the Poly. One poster (Sammy?) describes a trip she made with here DH that sounds just like what I dream about for me and DW.
I've been following this thread and it's sister thread over on the photo forum for the last few weeks. Wow! Y'all are making me so anxious to get to the Poly.
Here's my story...
We have been to WDW 13 times since 2000 on family vacations. DW and I have always wanted to go for one trip without the kids. We love 'em to pieces, but sometimes it just would be nice to try WDW without them, ya know.
I am going to surprise DW with a mid-January 2010 trip. I plan to give it to her as a Christmas present (along with a new digital camera with which to take pics). This afternoon I hope to make everything final with my TA at AAA. We'll stay at the Poly for four nights, enjoy the DDP (which we've never had before), and just do whatever we want for 5 days and 4 nights.
I was leaning heavily toward WL, which we have always thought would be a great resort. I'm still sure it is. But there is something about the breath-taking pictures that I have seen here that make me know with all my heart that the Poly would be the perfect place for us. She's going to be amazed at the tropical flora, the decor, the large beautiful rooms, and the general feel of the place. We've visited the Poly only once before, and it was at night so we didn't get a good idea for how great it appears to be.
I've been secretly working hard these last few weeks to take care of details. Grandparents available to watch the kids -check. Reservations at the kennel for dogs to be boarded -check. Both of our work schedules clear -check. Extracurricular obligations cleared -check. Now I just have to make the final arrangements with the TA. How on earth am I going to keep this a secret until Christmas??!!
I'll be haunting this thread often, I am sure. There are still ADRs to be made, and touring plans to handle. Thanks so much to all of you for the wonderful pictures and accounts of your stays at the Poly. One poster (Sammy?) describes a trip she made with here DH that sounds just like what I dream about for me and DW.
Another batch from our trip in May:
Oh how nice! You will have a wonderful time! My husband and I took our first-ever "kid free" trip in May and had a wonderful time (with the exception of some foot trouble). You can read about it in my trip report in my siggie if you like! It's a great resort for a romantic couples trip! Have fun and good luck keeping it a secret!
Sara
That sounds so wonderful!!!
What a great husband you are! I suggest having your must do's taken care of and then let the rest flow. What I mean is make ADR's at your favorite places or hard to get places. Have a plan to get your fav attractions but otherwise just plan on relaxing and enjoying all the Poly and it's proximity to everything has to offer
Happy planning and remember to update us after you unveil the surprise
As far as going with the flow, that's our typical style anyway -which is yet another reason I think the Poly will be perfect for us. It would seem to encourage that sort of attitude. 
