Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[mickeynut1]

ThANKS! I don't want it to go too fast, I love the planning part. Plus I am having a small panic attack as I don't feel like I am ready, lol.

I'm the same way. It's exciting when your trip is almost here, but I love the planning too, as that's half the fun for me. I start worrying about 2 weeks before we leave, trying to make sure I've thought of everything that needs to be done before we go....lol......but the worrying goes away once we're at the airport and on our way .

 

[Tikiman]

Hi all! My first time visiting this lovely thread -- such awesome pics!! I just booked the Bungalow for our F&W / W&D Half trip in Nov!! I was wondering where I might be able to get more info on these? Should I be over in the DVC board? Thanks!

I have photos in the album at the bottom of this page from my stay and if you have questions I am happy to help.

http://www.tikimanpages.com/poly/bora-bora-bungalows

 

[TJA]

At the Poly now and I am absolutely in love! Definitely my favorite resort so far. The Club lounge is wonderful. Service all over is excellent. Such a beautiful resort!!

I agree there's just something very special about Poly. One of my favorite things while staying CL is to sit out on our patio at night after Wishes has ended and soak in the atmosphere....watching the people going to their destinations and knowing that I'm already "home" .

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I have photos in the album at the bottom of this page from my stay and if you have questions I am happy to help.

http://www.tikimanpages.com/poly/bora-bora-bungalows

How cool!! Thanks so much!!! So EVERY bungalow has views of the castle, then?? That's one question I had... like whether it was worth making a specific request for a location or not...?

 

[Mommy2TwoMickeys]

Hi all! My first time visiting this lovely thread -- such awesome pics!! I just booked the Bungalow for our F&W / W&D Half trip in Nov!! I was wondering where I might be able to get more info on these? Should I be over in the DVC board? Thanks!

@MickeyMinnieMom I've stayed in the Bungalows twice. I can try to answer your questions if you haven't gotten them answered already

 

[DTW2WDW]

Quick question for the Polynesian crew, what's the fastest route from the resort to the Magic Kingdom? Looking to get close to 9 am park opening after a 7:30 am breakfast at 'Ohana. Thanks.

 

[Cluelyss]

Quick question for the Polynesian crew, what's the fastest route from the resort to the Magic Kingdom? Looking to get close to 9 am park opening after a 7:30 am breakfast at 'Ohana. Thanks.

Walk right out of the restaurant and onto the monorail.

 

[Tikiman]

How cool!! Thanks so much!!! So EVERY bungalow has views of the castle, then?? That's one question I had... like whether it was worth making a specific request for a location or not...?

Yes they all look directly at the Magic Kingdom. The bungalows closer to the pool are less of a walk to get to the pool, boat or lobby so that would be the only benefit but depending on how you book not all the bungalows are released to the system yet. I'm not sure I would spend much time trying to get a specific one.

 

[Tikiman]

Quick question for the Polynesian crew, what's the fastest route from the resort to the Magic Kingdom? Looking to get close to 9 am park opening after a 7:30 am breakfast at 'Ohana. Thanks.

It depends on the line at the monorail and the amount of people getting on at the GF and if there is a backup at the MK. If the boat is about to come to the dock that can be faster.

 

[Jennygt]

I'm the same way. It's exciting when your trip is almost here, but I love the planning too, as that's half the fun for me. I start worrying about 2 weeks before we leave, trying to make sure I've thought of everything that needs to be done before we go....lol......but the worrying goes away once we're at the airport and on our way .

And I just got the ok from the principle at ds school! That was one big anxiety that I had.

 

[mickeynut1]

And I just got the ok from the principle at ds school! That was one big anxiety that I had.

 

[Oswin]

Hi!

We're staying at the Poly April 9-15. I'm a bit confused at the monorail closures...does this mean at some points the monorail won't be running AT ALL?

thanks

I'm not sure if the reduced schedule is the same as it was last year or not, but we stayed at Poly under the reduced/modified hours last year. I believe the monorail not running was only the express line, the one that ran from the TTC to MK. The resort line was always running for us, even in the middle of the day. I remember there were a few days the resort line was up and running a little later and the Epcot line didn't start until the park opened at 9:00 but it didn't impact our trip at all. The wording on the modified schedule for this year makes me question if it's the same though, so I hope someone that's been recently can chime in and help you!

 

[Cramden]

Only 13 days until our trip! We're going to be meeting friends one night in Disney Springs for dinner at 7pm. Prior to making those plans I booked my wife a Spa Treatment the same day over at the Grand Floridian which should finish at 6pm. Will we have enough time to get there by bus or should I plan on driving? If I drive how bad is traffic and the parking situation? It will be a Tuesday night. Thanks!!

 

[dpswift]

My son and I are scheduled to stay at the Poly in Sept. He has never stayed there and I have not been there since the 70s. Any tips on room requests or are we better off just chancing it? I would like a balcony but apparently they are only on the third floor? Any tips for a 24 year old male and his mother would be appreciated.

 

[Cramden]

Just realized I could probably grab a cab or maybe use Uber which I've never done. Are these options readily available at the Poly?

 

[kjmollypup]

Just realized I could probably grab a cab or maybe use Uber which I've never done. Are these options readily available at the Poly?

Cab is definitely readily available. Just walk out front and they will call one for you, I believe they have a number of them waiting nearby for pickups. We used a large van cab last August and it was there in five minutes or so, and the wait was only that long because we needed a large vehicle. I believe Uber is also easy to use, but I have no experience with that at the Poly.

 

[Bvcfourus]

We leave in a couple of weeks. We are so excited for our first Poly stay. We are DVC members and will get a lakeview room. If I want to request a third floor should I do online check in or is there a number to call the resort directly? Thanks in advance .

 

[_auroraborealis_]

We leave in a couple of weeks. We are so excited for our first Poly stay. We are DVC members and will get a lakeview room. If I want to request a third floor should I do online check in or is there a number to call the resort directly? Thanks in advance .

If you booked DVC, call Member Services.

 

[Cramden]

Thanks for the info. Cab may be the way to go.

 

[kkayluvsdis]

At the Poly now and I am absolutely in love! Definitely my favorite resort so far. The Club lounge is wonderful. Service all over is excellent. Such a beautiful resort!!

This is great to hear! We are headed down for our first Poly CL stay one week from today!!! Would love to hear more about your experiences. How are you finding the service in the lounge? Enjoy your vacation!