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[princesscinderella]

I'm so torn: cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew. Cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew....

Yes, there are people who would say to do both, but...there's a lot of stuff in the World to eat/drink, and I need to pace myself.

I’d vote cinnamon roll for breakfast and leFou brew in the heat of the day to cool off.

 

[Vern60]

Ill reserve my judgement until its finished. But theoretically I agree with you. If its in-your-face Moana themed, I’m going to be disappointed, and I think Moana is one of the best animated movies in the last ~20 years. But if its just loosely themed where maybe theres a few murals, and patterns, I’d be OK with that. That resort needed/needs a touch up. I like the vintage longhouse buildings, but the inside of the buildings are very worn

I'm surprised that rumors are implying they might completely close GCH? It wasn't that long ago that they refurbed that whole building, was it? I definitely wouldn't want to stay there during refurb if it will be anything like last time ....

 

[skeeter31]

I'm surprised that rumors are implying they might completely close GCH? It wasn't that long ago that they refurbed that whole building, was it? I definitely wouldn't want to stay there during refurb if it will be anything like last time ....

We’ll only DVC will be open anyway. Points to complete redo of the GCH if they’re keeping the main resort closed through the summer. Plus, the DVC contract for Poly does NOT require a food service location or a pool, like most of the other DVC property contracts do. So they can close down basically everything, but people will still stay in the studios because they need to use the points.

 

[Vern60]

We’ll only DVC will be open anyway. Points to complete redo of the GCH if they’re keeping the main resort closed through the summer. Plus, the DVC contract for Poly does NOT require a food service location or a pool, like most of the other DVC property contracts do. So they can close down basically everything, but people will still stay in the studios because they need to use the points.

Oh right, I understand that. I was thinking more along the lines that if they are closing the GCH, that implies to me that it's a relatively big project. That is why I'm surprised as it really hasn't been that long (what, 5 years or so?), that the whole GCH was redone.
I suppose it could also be that it would just be much easier (and cheaper) to do the work without having to worry about guests even if they are simply redoing some carpet and wall murals.

 

[pixieprincess925]

Oh right, I understand that. I was thinking more along the lines that if they are closing the GCH, that implies to me that it's a relatively big project. That is why I'm surprised as it really hasn't been that long (what, 5 years or so?), that the whole GCH was redone.
I suppose it could also be that it would just be much easier (and cheaper) to do the work without having to worry about guests even if they are simply redoing some carpet and wall murals.

We’ll only DVC will be open anyway. Points to complete redo of the GCH if they’re keeping the main resort closed through the summer. Plus, the DVC contract for Poly does NOT require a food service location or a pool, like most of the other DVC property contracts do. So they can close down basically everything, but people will still stay in the studios because they need to use the points.

If you look at the resorts page, it only says transportation options at Poly will be affected with the refurb and dining/shopping options will still be open. I'm hoping that means GCH will not be shut down completely.

 

[GXIncognto]

Is the rumor of closing down the entire Great Ceremonial House just based on that one rando travel agent saying they were, or are more trusted sources saying it? Because random travel agents seem to be the 2020 version of bus drivers recently, I wouldn't take it as anything close to fact yet.

 

[Mit88]

If you look at the resorts page, it only says transportation options at Poly will be affected with the refurb and dining/shopping options will still be open. I'm hoping that means GCH will not be shut down completely.

I think that would be nearly impossible. They’d have to create a remote check in location. While you can check in from your phone, a lot of people either don’t know how to do it, or have been checking in at the desk for so long that they don’t want to do it any differently. I know my dad would absolutely go to check in at the front desk if he were staying at Disney right now.

Most of the GCH has been remodeled recently, but I’m not sure they even touched upstairs. I’ve also never stayed in the Poly cash side rooms, so I would have no idea what they used to look like, or currently look like. The DVC rooms are brand new, so its like another 11 or so years before they need their next refurb.

Without looking at any of the information, my assumption is that much of what they’re doing is just touch-ups and subtle changes to the theming. They might close off portions of the GCH at a time, but I can’t imagine it being not accessible completely to guests until next summer.

Im just glad that while they have the time to do it, they’re taking advantage.

 

[Mit88]

Classic Counter Argument: I paid all this money where is the Disney theming?!

Isnt that why a lot of people don’t like Riviera and there was pushback for Reflections? They’re cookie cutter hotels that you could find off property. There’s AoA level of IP integration, and then there’s a more “sophisticated” approach where it still feels like you’re in a Disney resort. I’ve stayed at many hotels that have the rustic feel of Wilderness Lodge, but when you walk into WL, you know it’s a Disney hotel.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Joining in on the Poly convo... I had several stays at the Poly during the removal of the fountain/GCH lobby refurb, lots of minor to major inconveniences. But the main level of the GCH was completely done with that reno, I’d be surprised if it is affected this time around. (just my opinion). I think that with the monorail stop being closed during the refurb this time - that seems to be the area that will get some attention. My recent stays haven’t been at the Poly they’ve been YC or WL so I could be way off on this guess. I’m overdue though for another Poly stay.. lol.

Is it possible that the reno is to deal with the security and screening area’s at the monorail? Make them more guest friendly and efficient? Or perhaps it’s the monorail platform that needs work? Maybe a general upper level refresh.

I think with the more recent refurbs at deluxe resorts going with less theming and paring down (YC/BC, WL/CCV for example) I don’t think that the Moana theme will be over the top at the Poly. I could see the rooms lose the pull down single couch/bed and end up with the murphy style twin sized bed - with the mural inside being themed with Moana. After seeing the carpet choices recently at other resorts.. the polynesian patterned carpet in the mock up photos that were floating around would make sense in the long houses as well.
Whatever it ends up being, it has me curious...

 

[ArielRae]

But with LeFou's Brew....I could be missing out on something world-changing. I could have it, and think....."Where have you been all my life?" But, it's hard to abandon Old Faithful.

When LeFou’s first came out it was great and the CMs mixed the marshmallow syrup in and made it correctly. It was my favorite drink even over the Dole whip float. Now they just don’t make it right. They just leave the syrup on the bottom or don’t mix it up enough and it is hard for you to correctly mix it yourself once all made up with the foam on top. I have been so disappointed with it.

 

[Dentam]

Got an email with a code for up to 35% off rooms until Dec 25th. I live in CO.

 

[Funfire240]

Got an email with a code for up to 35% off rooms until Dec 25th. I live in CO.

I was just coming to report this also! My DH received one and we are from Ohio. Saving us a lot!!

 

[midnight star]

Got an email with a code for up to 35% off rooms until Dec 25th. I live in CO.

I was just coming to report this also! My DH received one and we are from Ohio. Saving us a lot!!

Same I got an email as well and I live in California

 

[JoJoGirl]

Got an email with a code for up to 35% off rooms until Dec 25th. I live in CO.

I am from Ohio and got the email code too. Unfortunately it did work with my name and zip code, or with the names and zips of anyone on my MDE. Wish Disney would get that issue sorted out.

 

[Leigh L]

I got one too, but for Pop between 9/4-12/25, so not a percentage (I live in Virginia which is eligible for the other promotion).
Glad so many people are getting them!

 

[midnight star]

I got one too, but for Pop between 9/4-12/25, so not a percentage (I live in Virginia which is eligible for the other promotion).
Glad so many people are getting them!

This is exactly what I got

 

[cristen72]

At HS now. We have been here since Sunday and we feel like we have already seen more people this morning than any other day in the parks.

Wish us luck with a boarding group! This is our only day at HS and we haven’t ridden it before

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Got an email with a code for up to 35% off rooms until Dec 25th. I live in CO.

Can I ask what the sender is? Promotional emails have a tendency to go to my junk!

 

[midnight star]

Can I ask what the sender is? Promotional emails have a tendency to go to my junk!

Mine came from Disney destinations

 

[rteetz]

Mine came from Disney destinations

Yep that’s where codes usually come from.