Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[Cluelyss]

We choose Fiji overlooking the marina .. quiet, close to pool and GCH

have a great vacation

I second Fiji!

The other side overlooks the beach, so can't really go wrong with either!!

 

[jrjmmom]

Hi All,
I have been viewing a lot on the DIS Board, but this is my very 1st post! Our 1st family vacation will be in April and we are staying at the Poly- garden room. Cast of characters will be DH, DS1- 2 1/2 , DS2- who will be turning 1 while in WDW! and myself. Looking to be centrally located to GCH and TTC. Which longhouse would you recommend? Samoa, Rarotonga, Tokelau, other? 3rd floor or 1st since we will have 2 strollers?
TIA!

 

[DisneyMomma1216]

Thank you for your responses! Fiji is in my planning notes! Can't wait to do online check in!

Another question - We are going to be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary while we are in WDW.. We intend on getting pins, and we have dining reservations at California Grill for our actual anniversary night. We will have our 2 year old daughter with us on the trip, of course, but she isn't coming with us to dinner. She will be 2 years and 5 months, so I'm assuming it's a no go on the kid's club there right? I've read mixed reviews on KNO, so I'm a little nervous using their services. Also, any other ideas or suggestions on how to celebrate our anniversary are greatly appreciated! I've read up on maybe getting a cake ordered at the restaurant, but just wanted to see if anyone else had other ideas.

 

[pastorels]

Hi! We are scheduled to stay at CBR from 3/28 to 4/2 however I have a chance to change over to Poly. We have never stayed at Poly before and have always wanted to stay at a monorail resort however I am having some reservations about staying there with the possibility of the monorail being down. So does anyone know, IF the monorail is still on a modified schedule what are my options for getting to the MK for 7 am EMH rope drop? (If they are announced for that week.). Also is the TTC a far walk from Poly? Is it like walking from the contempo to MK (distance wise)? Would boats be running for EMH from poly? I am trying to determine if paying the extra for a monorail hotel is still worth it without full use of the monorail. Thanks!!!

 

[maiapapaya]

Hi! We are scheduled to stay at CBR from 3/28 to 4/2 however I have a chance to change over to Poly. We have never stayed at Poly before and have always wanted to stay at a monorail resort however I am having some reservations about staying there with the possibility of the monorail being down. So does anyone know, IF the monorail is still on a modified schedule what are my options for getting to the MK for 7 am EMH rope drop? (If they are announced for that week.). Also is the TTC a far walk from Poly? Is it like walking from the contempo to MK (distance wise)? Would boats be running for EMH from poly? I am trying to determine if paying the extra for a monorail hotel is still worth it without full use of the monorail. Thanks!!!

From what I've read, on the days that the monorails are operating on the modified schedule (which won't be every day) they will run normally until 11:00 am, so you should have no problem before that time. I have also read that this current schedule should not still be in effect for your dates, although there is always the possibility it will be extended in some form.

 

[Cluelyss]

Hi! We are scheduled to stay at CBR from 3/28 to 4/2 however I have a chance to change over to Poly. We have never stayed at Poly before and have always wanted to stay at a monorail resort however I am having some reservations about staying there with the possibility of the monorail being down. So does anyone know, IF the monorail is still on a modified schedule what are my options for getting to the MK for 7 am EMH rope drop? (If they are announced for that week.). Also is the TTC a far walk from Poly? Is it like walking from the contempo to MK (distance wise)? Would boats be running for EMH from poly? I am trying to determine if paying the extra for a monorail hotel is still worth it without full use of the monorail. Thanks!!!

Walk to TTC is less than walk from CR to MK. We walked there and caught busses for our pre-park open ADR in Epcot and to MK the day the monorail was down during our trip. It's not as convenient as the monorail, obviously, but being so close to TTC makes it much easier on Poly guests than those at other monorail resorts!

 

[ElenaJane]

Hi All,
I have been viewing a lot on the DIS Board, but this is my very 1st post! Our 1st family vacation will be in April and we are staying at the Poly- garden room. Cast of characters will be DH, DS1- 2 1/2 , DS2- who will be turning 1 while in WDW! and myself. Looking to be centrally located to GCH and TTC. Which longhouse would you recommend? Samoa, Rarotonga, Tokelau, other? 3rd floor or 1st since we will have 2 strollers?
TIA!

Hi! And congrats on your first post! The "best" longhouse differs for a lot of people. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the pool, Samoa would be a great choice. First floor rooms would cut out having to use the elevators with a stroller, and would give you a nice patio. I believe Tokelau is only DVC rooms only. I personally like Aotearoa. It is close to the GCH, and has rooms that face the Monorail, which is pretty magical. Look for the Tikimanpages website for a great breakdown of pros and cons. And have a great time!

 

[TpaineMA]

We choose Fiji overlooking the marina .. quiet, close to pool and GCH

have a great vacation

Thank you! I will add this to my reservation room request!

 

[lala5176]

Hi All,
I have been viewing a lot on the DIS Board, but this is my very 1st post! Our 1st family vacation will be in April and we are staying at the Poly- garden room. Cast of characters will be DH, DS1- 2 1/2 , DS2- who will be turning 1 while in WDW! and myself. Looking to be centrally located to GCH and TTC. Which longhouse would you recommend? Samoa, Rarotonga, Tokelau, other? 3rd floor or 1st since we will have 2 strollers?
TIA!

I would recommend Samoa. It is close to the GCH and close to TTC, pool, beach. Pool view rooms can be a little noisy so maybe ask for GV. That would be my choice!

 

[luxlvr]

Are there any DVC - Studio Villas that face MK for a view of the fireworks?

 

[jrjmmom]

Hi! And congrats on your first post! The "best" longhouse differs for a lot of people. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the pool, Samoa would be a great choice. First floor rooms would cut out having to use the elevators with a stroller, and would give you a nice patio. I believe Tokelau is only DVC rooms only. I personally like Aotearoa. It is close to the GCH, and has rooms that face the Monorail, which is pretty magical. Look for the Tikimanpages website for a great breakdown of pros and cons. And have a great time!

I would recommend Samoa. It is close to the GCH and close to TTC, pool, beach. Pool view rooms can be a little noisy so maybe ask for GV. That would be my choice!

Thank you both! I have also looked at the Tikiman website. As you said...all matter of personal preference But definitely thinking 1st floor vs. 3rd with a balcony!

 

[smile145]

Hello,
I am looking at possible room only (cash) bookings and there is about exactly the same price for a regular room (standard view) and a DVC studio (standard view).
With both the same price, which do you think would be preferable for two adults?
Thanks

 

[kungaloosh22]

Are there any DVC - Studio Villas that face MK for a view of the fireworks?

All lake view studios have a fireworks view. 1st floor rooms might not be able to see the castle due to the bungalows, but you should still be able to see the fireworks.

 

[maloned]

Are there any DVC - Studio Villas that face MK for a view of the fireworks?

All lake view studios have a fireworks view. 1st floor rooms might not be able to see the castle due to the bungalows, but you should still be able to see the fireworks.

We had a great view last night from the DVC Lake View Studio Villa at Moorea.

 

[luxlvr]

We had a great view last night from the DVC Lake View Studio Villa at Moorea.

PERFECT!!! Thank you!!!

 

[MouseMum]

What is a good longhouse to request if we are staying in a DVC deluxe studio? I know there are only a couple to choose from, but I have no clue which one TIA

Moorea GV was beautiful. Close to TTC which we used a lot! Never walked to the GCH once for the monorail.

 

[MouseMum]

I'd like to know the answer as well! I'm looking now at booking a trip end of May..but August would be much more convenient!!! We are doing a Fantasy very Merrytime cruise in November, and I'm trying to not go crazy (money wise) on this summer trip.. I've been looking at Boardwalk or WL.. Would much rather go back to the Poly if a good deal!

Google magical deal wdw

 

[kungaloosh22]

Hello,
I am looking at possible room only (cash) bookings and there is about exactly the same price for a regular room (standard view) and a DVC studio (standard view).
With both the same price, which do you think would be preferable for two adults?
Thanks

There are pros and cons of each. It really depends on your personal priorities. There's a bit of discussion on the pros/cons of studios vs regular rooms about 10 pages back.

Personally, I generally prefer the studios, as they feel more "fresh" and upscale, have a kitchenette, split bathroom with a great 2nd shower, and I like that they guarantee you'll get a balcony or patio. I also like being close to the TTC, but many people would prefer to be closer to the GCH, in which case you're probably better off with a regular room. On the other hand, I like the color scheme of the regular rooms better, and like that the bedroom area feels more spacious, even though the DVC studios are larger overall. Some regular rooms offer king beds (though not a guarantee), while studios only offer queen beds.

ETA: Another downside to the DVC studios, given that you're talking about standard views, is that there's a chance you'd end up in a Pago Pago parking lot view. The regular rooms have parking lot views sometimes, too, but I think the Pago Pago parking lot views are the least desirable (not terrible, but they would be my last choice).

 

[MouseMum]

Hello,
I am looking at possible room only (cash) bookings and there is about exactly the same price for a regular room (standard view) and a DVC studio (standard view).
With both the same price, which do you think would be preferable for two adults?
Thanks

I'd say go for the studio if you're a couple who will be sharing the bed. It has 2 bathrooms and a sitting area, perfect for two!

 

[dansdad]

Anyone know if the extended hours for Trader Sams over the Holiday period stayed, or has it gone back to normal?

Back to normal.