Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[Childs1stTime2Disney]

All 3 were on the 3rd floor.

Ok then!! Good to know. But do you happen to know the answer to the second part of my question?

 

[dansdad]

Ok then!! Good to know. But do you happen to know the answer to the second part of my question?

I don't. Nobody seems to have an accurate answer as to which rooms are what category since they made some changes.

 

[bcuinohio]

How would I go about making a request like this? Do I FAX, or is it possible to email?

I did it through Touringplans.com. They are the people that write the unofficial guide.

 

[bcuinohio]

Awesome, for some reason I thought the second floors didn’t.

I thought that too.

 

[jpakstis]

Thanks for the Great Map ! I am staying standard view DVC studio, is it possible to request a building ? Tokelau looks like the best long house for being close to the pool and ceremonial house ? Any other good choices for DVC studio room requests ?

We stayed at Tokelau and loved it! It was just far enough from the lava pool and GCH that it was fairly quiet, but only about 2-3 minute walk to each. It was pretty close to the TTC too. Also, although we were on the 2nd floor and closer to the monorail side of the building than the lake side, we could see the fireworks pretty clearly from our deck.

 

[Childs1stTime2Disney]

I thought that too.

DVC buildings have balconies on the 2nd floor.

 

[Sanda Thorne]

Just changed my reservation for my family of 5 from The Boardwalk to the Poly for next summer. What is your best advice, tips, best room request (we are staying in a standard view room) etc for the Poly, this will be our first time staying at this resort?
Also, this is my daughter's senior trip and we are planning on having her senior pictures done while we are there(my dh is a photographer), any great hidden spots you would all recommend?

 

[lala5176]

Just changed my reservation for my family of 5 from The Boardwalk to the Poly for next summer. What is your best advice, tips, best room request (we are staying in a standard view room) etc for the Poly, this will be our first time staying at this resort?
Also, this is my daughter's senior trip and we are planning on having her senior pictures done while we are there(my dh is a photographer), any great hidden spots you would all recommend?

Congratulations on the resort change and upcoming grad!
Poly is a beautiful resort and there are many spots to take a picture. There is a little bench area in front of the bungalows and that has provided some nice grassy photos with the resort or bungalows in the background but probably the best spot would be on the sandy beach where the Spirit of Aloha is. It’s quiet during the day and very pretty. We usually stay club level in the Hawaii building but right after it is Samoa. This building is in a great location. Across from the Oasis pool on one side and the main pool on the other. I prefer the Oasis pool side, it’s quieter. Great Ceremonial House is a short walk away and so is the transportation. All of the long houses are a short walk to GCH and have something great about them ( view, accessibility, peacefulness etc..) This is our favorite resort and I know it is for many on these boards. Have a great time!

 

[Sanda Thorne]

Congratulations on the resort change and upcoming grad!
Poly is a beautiful resort and there are many spots to take a picture. There is a little bench area in front of the bungalows and that has provided some nice grassy photos with the resort or bungalows in the background but probably the best spot would be on the sandy beach where the Spirit of Aloha is. It’s quiet during the day and very pretty. We usually stay club level in the Hawaii building but right after it is Samoa. This building is in a great location. Across from the Oasis pool on one side and the main pool on the other. I prefer the Oasis pool side, it’s quieter. Great Ceremonial House is a short walk away and so is the transportation. All of the long houses are a short walk to GCH and have something great about them ( view, accessibility, peacefulness etc..) This is our favorite resort and I know it is for many on these boards. Have a great time!

Thank you so much! We are so excited to experience this resort, it is one both my husband and I have always wanted to stay at but know very little about.

 

[mickeynut1]

We are so excited to experience this resort, it is one both my husband and I have always wanted to stay at but know very little about.

The Poly is amazing, you will love it! I'm sure you'll get some great pics of your DD as the resort grounds are beautiful. Hope you have a great trip .

 

[Momma of 4]

I'm wondering, other than the beach or pool, are there any less crowded spots to watch the fireworks? My oldest two are 7 and 4, and have only ever seen fireworks once in person, so even if they can't get the full view they won't know the difference. DD doesn't do well in crowds. How crowded do the beaches get? We are going in 2 weeks. Thanks!

 

[beercity]

How would I go about making a request like this? Do I FAX, or is it possible to email?

If you are a DVC member you can email Member Services with your request. If you are renting you can ask the owner to email in the request for you. If you are renting with someone like David's (www.dvcrequest.com) they can help you with room requests.

 

[Disneylover99]

I'm wondering, other than the beach or pool, are there any less crowded spots to watch the fireworks? My oldest two are 7 and 4, and have only ever seen fireworks once in person, so even if they can't get the full view they won't know the difference. DD doesn't do well in crowds. How crowded do the beaches get? We are going in 2 weeks. Thanks!

We like to watch from any of the pathways between The Hawaii or Morrea longhouses. Last summer we found the music was piped in quite loudly along the pathways, compared to previous years. The bungalows do obscure your view of the castle, but you can still see the fireworks in the sky.

 

[KrazeeK120]

I'm wondering, other than the beach or pool, are there any less crowded spots to watch the fireworks? My oldest two are 7 and 4, and have only ever seen fireworks once in person, so even if they can't get the full view they won't know the difference. DD doesn't do well in crowds. How crowded do the beaches get? We are going in 2 weeks. Thanks!

We were in Aerotera back in October, and there’s a small beach kind of in back of that building (along the pathway to the GF) that is WAY less crowded than the main beach. I watched from the main beach the first night we were there, before I realized there was a small beach much closer to my room!

I always feel like, no matter where I stay, by the time I find my way around, it’s time to go home!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We were in Aerotera back in October, and there’s a small beach kind of in back of that building (along the pathway to the GF) that is WAY less crowded than the main beach. I watched from the main beach the first night we were there, before I realized there was a small beach much closer to my room!

I always feel like, no matter where I stay, by the time I find my way around, it’s time to go home!

Question if you don’t mind, how was the audio over on that other beach area? I’ve never had the opportunity to walk over there during fireworks. Thanks!

 

[PolyRob]

Question if you don’t mind, how was the audio over on that other beach area? I’ve never had the opportunity to walk over there during fireworks. Thanks!

I watched from this other beach area in October of 2017 and I could barely hear the music. I MAY have cued up the fireworks on my phone and listened to them that way

 

[Momma of 4]

Ok, thanks! They are going to be so excited!

 

[neitzelt]

I watched from this other beach area in October of 2017 and I could barely hear the music. I MAY have cued up the fireworks on my phone and listened to them that way

Would you mind sharing how to do this??

 

[PolyRob]

Would you mind sharing how to do this??

It was HEA which I happen to have saved on my phone (because I am cool like that) and I just went like 60 seconds in or whatever seemed to match the show at the time and it worked out pretty well. If I couldn't bring it up fast enough, I would have went to YouTube.

 

[KrazeeK120]

Question if you don’t mind, how was the audio over on that other beach area? I’ve never had the opportunity to walk over there during fireworks. Thanks!

My memory isn’t too good, but as far as I remember, there wasn’t audio directly in that part of the beach. But if you have little that won’t know the difference and are just interested in seeing some fireworks in an uncrowded area, I think it’s a good alternative to the main beach (even if it means the audio is far off).

I haven’t seen HEA in the park yet, and I don’t imagine that seeing it from anywhere other than on Main St. does it justice. So that brings me back to my main point of the side beach being a good alternative with little kids.