Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[al332]

No playground--it has been gone for many years.

Thanks...that is what I figured.

 

[johnsonet]

Thanks so much for your report, @mullii5

I loved the photo and am glad you enjoyed your trip.
I agree about the monorail!

 

[DisneyHardin]

We are staying at the Poly for the first time (standard room) in August for our 10th anniversary. I had our TA put a request for a king, which I know isn't guaranteed. Just wondering, is that usually a difficult request to get? I know there aren't a lot of king rooms and I will make the request at online check in also, if it is one of the options.

We have requested and received a King room 3 times without any problem.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Hey, can we still watch fireworks on the beach? Just wondering!

The beach closes an hour before dark.

 

[Kimberle]

People have been reporting that you are allowed on the beach to watch FW's. There are CM's monitoring. (Sidenote, it would be a good time for them to start checking magic bands to limit this for Poly guests. )

 

[conandrob240]

This seems sort of silly no? If they've identified a danger with being on the beach at dusk and at night, why would they make exceptions for fireworks? And I agree since they are monitoring it anyway, they should be enforcing the "guests only" rule.

 

[Cluelyss]

We are 4 days away now from our very first Poly stay! Nervous about being trampled by crowds for 4th of July but otherwise super-excited to try this resort. We are lagoon view CL and have everything crossed for one of the 3rd floor rooms! We're doing a split with 5 nts Poly and the 4 nts BC Club level. Hope to post live so if you have Qs ask away!

See you there!! 4 days for us as well. Our first July 4th trip, and nervous about the crowds and heat, but heck, I'm in WDW! Better than being at home!!!

 

[conandrob240]

How old are your kids? We've got a 9 yr old girl and 6 yr old boy always looking for friends!

 

[nicko]

I just got an email from Disney telling me I am able to check in online for my upcoming trip next week.

Thanks to the many helpful posting in this forum, I want to ask for a specific building. When I get to the “Add Room and Amenity” page, all I’m able to choose is upper floor, lower, or near elevator. There is no way to specify a specific building. How is building selection done?

 

[Cluelyss]

How old are your kids? We've got a 9 yr old girl and 6 yr old boy always looking for friends!

Awesome! DD is almost 8 and DS is 5! We will be at the pool most afternoons recharging!!

 

[conandrob240]

Awesome! Us too! See you there!

 

[nhtinkerbell]

We arrive on jumy 9th and cant wait for a relaxing vacation. We go to disney multiple time throughout the yr but our first trip to the polynesian. So cant wait.

 

[JPDtheJD]

Hi. Does the Poly have a children's playground. I found old info saying they did, but it is not listed on the website. Thanks.

The aquatic play area is better than any playground!!!

 

[dansdad]

I just got an email from Disney telling me I am able to check in online for my upcoming trip next week.

Thanks to the many helpful posting in this forum, I want to ask for a specific building. When I get to the “Add Room and Amenity” page, all I’m able to choose is upper floor, lower, or near elevator. There is no way to specify a specific building. How is building selection done?

By calling the Main Reservations line and adding any requests to your reservation. This can be done any time from the day you book up until 4-5 days out.

You have found the main reason I skip the room request section during Online Check In. It is predetermined and extremely limited. They never have what we want to request as an option.

 

[TJA]

For everyone going to the Poly over the 4th, see you there! We'll be the ones with 13 year old twin girls staying CL LV.

 

[kamcole]

See you there!! 4 days for us as well. Our first July 4th trip, and nervous about the crowds and heat, but heck, I'm in WDW! Better than being at home!!!

That's our thought as well. We leave tomorrow and will be there through next Wednesday. Little nervous since this is our first time down at a holiday like this but it's Disney!

 

[kamcole]

Awesome! DD is almost 8 and DS is 5! We will be at the pool most afternoons recharging!!

That's will be us too- kids are 5 & 7. Our heat/crowd plan is to hangout in the pool or splash area most afternoons.

 

[johnsonet]

I just got an email from Disney telling me I am able to check in online for my upcoming trip next week.

Thanks to the many helpful posting in this forum, I want to ask for a specific building. When I get to the “Add Room and Amenity” page, all I’m able to choose is upper floor, lower, or near elevator. There is no way to specify a specific building. How is building selection done?

That's odd. Maybe because your trip is next week.
You can see the more usual list of options in my post, #6706.

If a balcony is important, I'd click on "Upper Floor". If you'd like a patio, click on "Lower".
Regardless of what you do or not request, you can always talk to the Cast Member at check in to get a feel for where/what your room is and try and adjust to another if it seems unfavorable.
Have fun!

 

[nicko]

I definitely don't see all the building options you saw. Perhaps it's because I'm in a DVC room?

I am not a DVC member. I'm booking as a regular guest to get the extra shower (two daughters). I guess I'll try calling.

 

[johnsonet]

I definitely don't see all the building options you saw. Perhaps it's because I'm in a DVC room?

I am not a DVC member. I'm booking as a regular guest to get the extra shower (two daughters). I guess I'll try calling.

Yep. There's the difference.
Good luck! I'm sure everything will work out great.