Hold the phone - you can get a crib and not just a pack'n'play?!? How?!? Our dd will be three when we're there in April and probably still be in a crib. (She LOVES her crib). Last time we used a pack'n'play but I'm afraid it will be too small and she'll be able to 'tip' it.
and I was thinking... You can get a pack and play? I don't know, I just request a crib. We have had them at the Poly, and the other 3 resorts we have stayed at. They roll in already put together, but are the kind that fold up, sideways. They don't bring a blanket, but have a small crib sheet. I just wish my 3.5 year old was still in a crib. Sigh. Big sibs don't realize the days of them having their own bed are over! They will be drawing straws this trip for who shares!
What were the three other resorts? With our daughter we've only stayed at CBR. I requested a 'crib' and got a pack'n'play. I thought I had read in a guide book that only DVC had actual cribs. This is our first trip to the Poly (excitement is hardly contained!!!) Hmmm, maybe we could get a crib!!! We were thinking the pull down with a bed rail might work, but she has never been in a 'real' bed before. Last time she was too young to 'get it,' this time she may insist on a bed if big brother has one! Nothing is more important than sleep in our world.
Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club, and Contemporary. Sleep is precious!What were the three other resorts? With our daughter we've only stayed at CBR. I requested a 'crib' and got a pack'n'play. I thought I had read in a guide book that only DVC had actual cribs. This is our first trip to the Poly (excitement is hardly contained!!!) Hmmm, maybe we could get a crib!!! We were thinking the pull down with a bed rail might work, but she has never been in a 'real' bed before. Last time she was too young to 'get it,' this time she may insist on a bed if big brother has one! Nothing is more important than sleep in our world.
It's my stress reliever too, I love having a Disney trip to look forward to. And I love be able to talk about it with everyone here. maybe we'll run into each other at the pool
. One of the (many) things I love to do at the Poly is walk around the resort at night under the lit tiki torches taking in the beautiful nighttime atmosphere. It's also nice sitting on the beach watching the fireworks 
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Walk around the paths, the grounds are beautiful. Explore GCH, all the shops. Make an ADR for Kona Cafe or 'Ohana. Order a LapuLapu at the bar outside 'Ohana! Have a Dole Whip at Pinapple Lanai. Go to Trader Sam's. In the evening watch The Electric Water Parade and Wishes on the Beach. But prob my fav place to watch Wishes from is floating in the pool in warm weather. Use monorail to resort hop to GF & CR to check out their shops, dining.
The Poly is beautiful and relaxing, you're going to love it
We are booked for the 12th-19th
Hope you have a great time!
We spend more time at the resort than we do the parks and while we have loved every resort/pool we've tried, the Poly is our favorite for pool time
Now, if I only could stop myself from over analyzing everything and reading all the reviews (some that are not so good 
) Part of me thinks it is a crazy amount of money to pay to go back to a place we've been to numerous times (WDW) but my dh so nicely reminds me that it is a vacation destination that we all love so it is worth it! 
We will be spending a lot time of the pool too, we were there last August and ended up either doing a park early or late and the rest of the day was spent swimming. I didn't do a lot of planning last time and it worked out, but since we're staying on property this time I'm sure I will .
Sounds like the Poly will be full of us come August!
I considered trying YC/BC this time around for the pool, but there's time for that when the kids get older. Besides, I think my kids would miss the Poly. My four year old asked earlier this afternoon if we could go to the "pollination" after nap, lol. He's got a long wait!
. . August seems far away, but it will be here before we know it 
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. Our first couple of trips were spent in the parks with no resort time, then little by little we started decreasing our park time and increasing our resort time. Now we spend most of our time at the resort with little time in parks. We still love going to the parks, but we find our trips much more relaxing with less park time 
. .We just booked a visit to the POLY in April! We'll be staying Club Level for the first time!! This trip is to celebrate my Birthday and I couldn't be more excited! We'll be there April 12-19th
I hope to hear some recent reports and updates of the construction. I'm really hoping they'll have things wrapped up before we head down in April. Thanks to everyone contributing on this thread!
-Kelly
.Officially booked for July!
We will be at The Poly on NYE 2015. We have a reservation at Ohana @ 6:30. We have no plans to go to a park that day , but are planning to watch the fireworks from the beach or our room patio. Anyone done this before? I was wondering what time we will need to get the beach for a spot and if they usu have anything special going on?? TIA!
Wow! Sounds so nice. No advice. But have a great time!
We'll be there for the first time in August, that's why we chose the Poly
