Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[Nikki0401]

Sure thing, here is the scavenger hunt list:

1.) Get a photo of yourself with Auntie Kau'i
2.)Take a photo of yourself in front of the Spirit of Aloha sign.
3.)What date did the Polynesian Resort open?
4.)What Beatle once stayed at the Polynesian Resort?
5.)How many chandelier lights hang from the lobby ceiling?
6.)Count all the outside Tiki statues-how many are there?
7.)How much is it to rent a Sea Racer from the marina?
8.)Get a penny pressed at the resort.
9.)Take a photo of yourself in front of 4 different Tiki Statues
10.)Get a takeout menu from Capt. Cook's
11.)Take a photo of 3 different hidden Mickey's in the resort lobby
12.)How much does it cost to wash one load of laundry at the Polynesian?
13.)What is the deepest depth at the Oasis pool?

(Once you've completed the hunt, be the first team to get to Sunset Pointe. Ask for directions if you need to.)

Thanks

 

[dmetcalfrn]

Sure thing, here is the scavenger hunt list:

1.) Get a photo of yourself with Auntie Kau'i
2.)Take a photo of yourself in front of the Spirit of Aloha sign.
3.)What date did the Polynesian Resort open?
4.)What Beatle once stayed at the Polynesian Resort?
5.)How many chandelier lights hang from the lobby ceiling?
6.)Count all the outside Tiki statues-how many are there?
7.)How much is it to rent a Sea Racer from the marina?
8.)Get a penny pressed at the resort.
9.)Take a photo of yourself in front of 4 different Tiki Statues
10.)Get a takeout menu from Capt. Cook's
11.)Take a photo of 3 different hidden Mickey's in the resort lobby
12.)How much does it cost to wash one load of laundry at the Polynesian?
13.)What is the deepest depth at the Oasis pool?

(Once you've completed the hunt, be the first team to get to Sunset Pointe. Ask for directions if you need to.)

Thank you!

 

[Mikeb1892]

Can anyone recommend a quiet place where I may be able to go to do some work while at the Poly? It will most likely be for quick conference calls only, but may also require me to be working on my laptop at the same time (which is quite large and would require a table). I'm thinking early morning while everyone else in the room is sleeping.

The club level lounge sounds prefect, but we're not staying club level (yet, will ask for upgrade options at check in).

 

[Mikeb1892]

Are you allowed to bring folding camping chairs to sit in to watch the fireworks from the beach and/or somewhere else on the grounds?

 

[trishadono]

Can anyone recommend a quiet place where I may be able to go to do some work while at the Poly? It will most likely be for quick conference calls only, but may also require me to be working on my laptop at the same time (which is quite large and would require a table). I'm thinking early morning while everyone else in the room is sleeping.

The club level lounge sounds prefect, but we're not staying club level (yet, will ask for upgrade options at check in).

The main lobby upper floor? The corner where the Tambu lounge is has some tables and comfy chairs and less foot traffic than other areas.

Not sure about bringing furniture. I don't remember seeing them at any of CR/GF/Poly over the years.

 

[Mikeb1892]

The main lobby upper floor? The corner where the Tambu lounge is has some tables and comfy chairs and less foot traffic than other areas.

This sounds perfect, thanks.

 

[trishadono]

This sounds perfect, thanks.

If you do upgrade to CL the 3rd floor of the lounge would be great . There is a bathroom up there, tv and both high and low tables.

 

[mrsap]

Hello everyone! We are officially booked at Poly CL in November! I'm really excited for our first stay there! I look forward to planning with all of you!

 

[mickeynut1]

We are planning our first stay at Polynesian for May/June 2017. It will be myself, DD21, DS3 and new DGbaby (not sure of gender until June 13). My daughter and I have always stayed at the value resorts in the past as it was fun, cheaper and just not necessary for bigger rooms with just me and her. Last trip we stayed with my son who was 6 months old at the time in AoA and noticed we'd definitely need bigger room next trip, so we're splurging and chose Poly for monorail purposes as well as theming etc. However, we don't know much about the resort itself except what we can find out from the Disney site which is generic and reviews here. Of course, I plan to read through the recent comments on here throughout the time until booking/trip time, but any advice or words of wisdom, tips, etc. for staying at the Poly would be greatly appreciated. What would be the best area to request with toddler and newborn?

Congrats on your first upcoming Poly stay! I think any area at the Poly would be a good location, although we've never traveled with a newborn so I can't answer as to which areas (if any) would be better than others with a toddler/newborn. Hopefully others will be able to give some advice/opinions .

23 more days until our anniversary trip & first stay at the Poly!!! Over the moon excited!

It'll be here before you know it!

Hello. I posted this on the Club level thread but thought I would come to Poly experts here also!! We are considering upgrading to Club level for our Poly stay next month. My understanding is the the 2nd floor rooms do not have a balcony. Does anyone know if the windows in those rooms open? We would like to give club level a try but my husband really likes having a balcony to sit on and if we go club level, he is worried it will decrease the possibility of having a balcony. Thank you!

The slider does open, but there is a railing instead of a balcony.

We just returned from our Disney vacation at the Polynesian Resort. Overall it was a fun trip, but there were a couple of negatives. As you may have heard there was a power outage last week at the Oasis pool at a couple of the DVC buildings. Luckily we were not affected, since we were staying at the Aotearoa Longhouse.
As of yesterday they still had portable generators outside the affected buildings (making a lot of noise).
Service was good but you could see how the staff cutbacks have made an impact. One example of this was the fact that it took someone twent four hours to remove a couple of glasses from the top of a trash can in front of the Spirit of Aloha sign. Another example was that it took four days for a broken hallway light fixture to be replaced near our room. These are not things I would associate with a deluxe resort. In fact I believe a new term is warranted, "Disney Deluxe", which is defined as a step below what one would consider a deluxe hotel.
Breakfast at Ohana was fun, and our ten year old enjoyed Lilo's Clubhouse. On Monday I had our kids do a Polynesian scavenger hunt which they really liked. Let me know if you would like me to post the scavenger hunt list.
Crowds were quite heavy with the pool being packed most days. Note: PLEASE use swim diapers on your little ones. The kids water play area had to be shut down for half the day due to a potty accident. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for your review. I'm sorry about the few negatives you encountered, but glad you had a fun trip overall .

Hello everyone! We are officially booked at Poly CL in November! I'm really excited for our first stay there! I look forward to planning with all of you!

Congrats on booking your first Poly CL stay! You will love it!

 

[mrsap]

Congrats on your first upcoming Poly stay! I think any area at the Poly would be a good location, although we've never traveled with a newborn so I can't answer as to which areas (if any) would be better than others with a toddler/newborn. Hopefully others will be able to give some advice/opinions .



It'll be here before you know it!



The slider does open, but there is a railing instead of a balcony.



Thanks for your review. I'm sorry about the few negatives you encountered, but glad you had a fun trip overall .



Congrats on booking your first Poly CL stay! You will love it!

Thank you!!!!!

 

[Mikeb1892]

If you do upgrade to CL the 3rd floor of the lounge would be great . There is a bathroom up there, tv and both high and low tables.

I'm guessing there is no way to use the lounge unless you're staying CL, correct?

 

[dansdad]

I'm guessing there is no way to use the lounge unless you're staying CL, correct?

Correct.

 

[Mikeb1892]

Correct.

Oh well. Hopefully a reasonably priced upgrade to CL will be available at check in. If not, second floor of GCH sounds like a nice substitute.

 

[1971DBday]

Single digit dance!

 

[AliceIn]

I'm guessing there is no way to use the lounge unless you're staying CL, correct?

Correct. The doors to the Hawaii building require you to use your Magic band to open. Only guests staying in Hawaii have bands keyed to open the doors.

 

[mickeynut1]

Thank you!!!!!

You're welcome .

Oh well. Hopefully a reasonably priced upgrade to CL will be available at check in. If not, second floor of GCH sounds like a nice substitute.

Hope you have a great trip and are able to find a quiet relaxing place to work .

Single digit dance!

Have a great trip!

 

[onceuponadream]

We will be staying at the Polynesian July 1 - 6 - Does anyone have a guess as to whether the monorail will be running on the maintenance schedule on (Monday) July 4th or do they normally leave it running as usual on holidays? Thanks!

 

[mickeynut1]

We will be staying at the Polynesian July 1 - 6 - Does anyone have a guess as to whether the monorail will be running on the maintenance schedule on (Monday) July 4th or do they normally leave it running as usual on holidays? Thanks!

I can't help with the monorail, but wanted to say I hope you have a great trip .

 

[johnsonet]

Counting down the days until we are back at the Polynesian

 

[Cynister]

We just returned from our Disney vacation at the Polynesian Resort. Overall it was a fun trip, but there were a couple of negatives. As you may have heard there was a power outage last week at the Oasis pool at a couple of the DVC buildings. Luckily we were not affected, since we were staying at the Aotearoa Longhouse.
As of yesterday they still had portable generators outside the affected buildings (making a lot of noise).
Service was good but you could see how the staff cutbacks have made an impact. One example of this was the fact that it took someone twent four hours to remove a couple of glasses from the top of a trash can in front of the Spirit of Aloha sign. Another example was that it took four days for a broken hallway light fixture to be replaced near our room. These are not things I would associate with a deluxe resort. In fact I believe a new term is warranted, "Disney Deluxe", which is defined as a step below what one would consider a deluxe hotel.
Breakfast at Ohana was fun, and our ten year old enjoyed Lilo's Clubhouse. On Monday I had our kids do a Polynesian scavenger hunt which they really liked. Let me know if you would like me to post the scavenger hunt list.
Crowds were quite heavy with the pool being packed most days. Note: PLEASE use swim diapers on your little ones. The kids water play area had to be shut down for half the day due to a potty accident. Let me know if you have any questions.

Is the scavenger hunt regularly available or was it a special time thing? Where do you get it? Do you get a pin for completing it?