Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[jerseygal]

fire ants

Are fire ants a problem in the evening watching Wishes from the Poly beach?
Are the fire works common a certain time of year similar to the lovebugs that people refer to in May? TIA!

 

[mickeynut1]

Just quickly posting to say we just booked for our Feb2016 stay, and I'm super excited! We stayed at Polynesian inFeb2014 before the renovations, so this should be interesting!

Congrats on booking another trip to the Poly! February will be here before you know it .

60 Days until we are at the Poly!!!!

I'm sure the next 60 days will fly by!

Hi! I'll be stalking this thread. We've decided on the Poly for August 2016. I have not decided if we are going to do a DVC studio or CL. Waiting for the deals to figure that out. (and well, for them to release the DVC rooms). DS has food allergies so I'm going back and forth about what works best for him. Last stayed at the Poly in 1990!

Happy planning! Hope you get a great discount for your trip .

 

[han22735]

Are fire ants a problem in the evening watching Wishes from the Poly beach?
Are the fire works common a certain time of year similar to the lovebugs that people refer to in May? TIA!

We watched the fireworks from the beach twice last week and didn't have an issue. I did get a mosquito bite during MNSSHP and that was a first for me at disney.

 

[jerseygal]

We watched the fireworks from the beach twice last week and didn't have an issue. I did get a mosquito bite during MNSSHP and that was a first for me at disney.

THANKS for your response. SO EXCITED to see Hallowishes from the beach!

 

[ckelly14]

Are fire ants a problem in the evening watching Wishes from the Poly beach?
Are the fire works common a certain time of year similar to the lovebugs that people refer to in May? TIA!

Fire ants are ubiquitous in the Southeast and I learned all about them when I moved to Charleston, SC. They are incredibly irritating and itchy, are vesicular in nature (2-3 blisters in a row) and some people can be allergic. Unfortunately, compared to mosquito bites they are more irritating and can last for 7-10 days.

Look for small mounds of sand scattered around and small red ants. They are summer creatures and will hibernate in the cold. If you go to the beach don't sit on the sand.

Love bugs are harmless and don't bite, and usually come out early spring and fall.

Pic of a fire ant bite:

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[han22735]

THANKS for your response. SO EXCITED to see Hallowishes from the beach!

We watched them from sunset point(I think that's what its called) on our last night there last week and it was amazing. Have fun!!

 

[jerseygal]

Fire ants are ubiquitous in the Southeast and I learned all about them when I moved to Charleston, SC. They are incredibly irritating and itchy, are vesicular in nature (2-3 blisters in a row) and some people can be allergic. Unfortunately, compared to mosquito bites they are more irritating and can last for 7-10 days.

Look for small mounds of sand scattered around and small red ants. They are summer creatures and will hibernate in the cold. If you go to the beach don't sit on the sand.

Love bugs are harmless and don't bite, and usually come out early spring and fall.

Pic of a fire ant bite:

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THANKS for the "heads up" about the small mounds and the description; they sound awful. Thankfully, we weren't bothered when we were in HHI.

 

[jerseygal]

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[tarak]

Fire ants are ubiquitous in the Southeast and I learned all about them when I moved to Charleston, SC. They are incredibly irritating and itchy, are vesicular in nature (2-3 blisters in a row) and some people can be allergic. Unfortunately, compared to mosquito bites they are more irritating and can last for 7-10 days.

Look for small mounds of sand scattered around and small red ants. They are summer creatures and will hibernate in the cold. If you go to the beach don't sit on the sand.

Love bugs are harmless and don't bite, and usually come out early spring and fall.

Pic of a fire ant bite:

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Having lived in Baton Rouge many ages ago, I can only state that fire ants are born of the devil and will likely survive the apocalypse should it ever come to pass.

So even knowing that I might have to cancel, I sent off a quote request to my TA asking about next August at the Poly. I'd have to convince my DH that a re-do of the August trip this year is in order (we had a few wonderful moments and a lot of completely awful ones that had nothing to do with the heat, Disney, crowds, etc., and everything to do with one of our traveling companions. He might not care, so long as he's not forced to go. He can only take a trip to the world every two years or so. And he refuses to go in August.

 

[jerseygal]

Having lived in Baton Rouge many ages ago, I can only state that fire ants are born of the devil and will likely survive the apocalypse should it ever come to pass.

So even knowing that I might have to cancel, I sent off a quote request to my TA asking about next August at the Poly. I'd have to convince my DH that a re-do of the August trip this year is in order (we had a few wonderful moments and a lot of completely awful ones that had nothing to do with the heat, Disney, crowds, etc., and everything to do with one of our traveling companions. He might not care, so long as he's not forced to go. He can only take a trip to the world every two years or so. And he refuses to go in August.

No debating that August is a hot crowded month. We did it for many years working around summer sport commitments. Sorry that your trip was marked by an unpleasant traveler. Sure though there were some great memories made in spite of that.

 

[tarak]

No debating that August is a hot crowded month. We did it for many years working around summer sport commitments. Sorry that your trip was marked by an unpleasant traveler. Sure though there were some great memories made in spite of that.

There definitely were some good ones. Mostly at the bookends of our trip. The big lesson learned was that we just can't travel with a certain relative. I love her dearly, but will never go on vacation with her again. It's funny the not-so-funny new things you can learn about a person you've known your entire life.

We had breakfast at 'Ohana and that was a ton of fun. My toddler is just at that age where she believes she's meeting the real deal. So she was all excited about meeting Lilo and Stitch. Weirdly, she kept asking to meet David. Anyone remember him from the movie? I think he's in about three scenes.

 

[rcraw45425]

There definitely were some good ones. Mostly at the bookends of our trip. The big lesson learned was that we just can't travel with a certain relative. I love her dearly, but will never go on vacation with her again. It's funny the not-so-funny new things you can learn about a person you've known your entire life.

We had breakfast at 'Ohana and that was a ton of fun. My toddler is just at that age where she believes she's meeting the real deal. So she was all excited about meeting Lilo and Stitch. Weirdly, she kept asking to meet David. Anyone remember him from the movie? I think he's in about three scenes.

IIRC, David is the older sister Lani's boyfriend.........

 

[DisneyIslandGirl]

Congrats on booking another trip to the Poly! February will be here before you know it .

Thanks! I am beyond excited! It's hard to get any work done, and it's still 5 months away!

 

[tarak]

IIRC, David is the older sister Lani's boyfriend.........

He is. I just thought it was funny that of all the characters she remembered, she wanted to meet David of all people.

I got a quote for next August and it is so ridiculously tempting to book the room.

 

[kcpinwdw]

I got a quote for next August and it is so ridiculously tempting to book the room.

Just do it. I just booked a week club level for next September sometimes a deal has to be done!

 

[tarak]

Just do it. I just booked a week club level for next September sometimes a deal has to be done!

LOL. I did it. So I should have a week, SV, at the Poly. I was tempted by CL, and still am. But the price with the SV would be a more compelling argument for my husband.

 

[rcraw45425]

I'm terrible, I'll encourage people all the time. I always book room only so it's like, WTHeck it's just one night's room cost!

 

[HubbDave]

Having trouble deciding between Poly and BC for next August. Love both resorts. Kids want BC but wife and are smitten by the Poly. We would probably spend equal time in MK and EC.

So torn

 

[Disneylover99]

Having trouble deciding between Poly and BC for next August. Love both resorts. Kids want BC but wife and are smitten by the Poly. We would probably spend equal time in MK and EC.

So torn

Got a quote today. Really want to try the Poly. We stayed at the BC this summer for the first time. I just didn't love it.

 

[abja09]

I have just spent the last 3 days reading through this thread. Thanks to everyone who post all the great information and pictures. I has made me very excited for my first stay at the Polynesian.

I have been to Disney many time but never stayed at the Poly but I'm excited to say I will be staying there for the first time in March. I am a new DVC owner and Poly as my home resort. We will be doing a 1 night post DCL cruise stay. We won't be there long but it will be great to check out the resort and see all the wonderful places I've read about on here. I will definitely be booking next month for a longer stay in Ocotber 2016.