Resort Thread Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT

[EpcotPhoenician]

My guess would also be a grand villa. Seems a bit of a missed opportunity to not have a rooftop restaurant/lounge so I hope they have plans for that somewhere.

Agreed. It would draw crowds away from Trader Sam’s and I might actually be able to get a seat indoors for a change.

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

Agreed. It would draw crowds away from Trader Sam’s and I might actually be able to get a seat indoors for a change.

Trader Sam’s plus another great lounge option would be such a draw for new and existing buyers. Especially if they give some priority to owners/those staying there but that’s definitely wishful thinking on my part.

 

[PolyRob]

My guess would also be a grand villa. Seems a bit of a missed opportunity to not have a rooftop restaurant/lounge so I hope they have plans for that somewhere.

Seems likely to be the GV to me as well. DLH DVC tower also has the 2 story GV balcony.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

6 days till I check in for my first stay at the Poly!!!!! Been watching all the videos. You all have been really helpful with your advice. Any last minute advice for me? Gonna be getting there around 2ish and spending the rest of the day exploring the resort. What is the first thing we should do? Well besides taking care of our luggage etc lol.

 

[Gary Stocker]

6 days till I check in for my first stay at the Poly!!!!! Been watching all the videos. You all have been really helpful with your advice. Any last minute advice for me? Gonna be getting there around 2ish and spending the rest of the day exploring the resort. What is the first thing we should do? Well besides taking care of our luggage etc lol.

The first thing I always do is grab a Spiky Pineapple (dole whip with rum) and try to find a spot on the beach and watch the boats go by with the Magic Kingdom as a backdrop...if you don't partake just get the dole whip.

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

The first thing I always do is grab a Spiky Pineapple (dole whip with rum) and try to find a spot on the beach and watch the boats go by with the Magic Kingdom as a backdrop...if you don't partake just get the dole whip.

Was going to say the exact same thing

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

6 days till I check in for my first stay at the Poly!!!!! Been watching all the videos. You all have been really helpful with your advice. Any last minute advice for me? Gonna be getting there around 2ish and spending the rest of the day exploring the resort. What is the first thing we should do? Well besides taking care of our luggage etc lol.

Go to the front desk and request a room far away from the construction.

 

[yaksack]

Get on line for Trader Sams.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Go to the front desk and request a room far away from the construction.

I'll be on the DVC side so I'm hoping I won't have to worry about it.

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

I'll be on the DVC side so I'm hoping I won't have to worry about it.

You’ll be totally fine then. All the construction is on the cash side.

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

We just booked Poly DVC for early April... is there any construction planned on the DVC buildings side for that time?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We just booked Poly DVC for early April... is there any construction planned on the DVC buildings side for that time?

Nothing that has been announced. Granted the second you get content with things Disney pops up with unannounced projects, but I’m assuming that end of the resort should be pretty quiet for a while.

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

We just booked Poly DVC for early April... is there any construction planned on the DVC buildings side for that time?

Nothing that has been announced. Granted the second you get content with things Disney pops up with unannounced projects, but I’m assuming that end of the resort should be pretty quiet for a while.

I thought I read somewhere that they might be painting the outside of the buildings but I can’t find anything about it now and I don’t remember if it was only for the hotel side or PVB or both. Maybe to match the new tower? Idk I could be wrong but hopefully someone can corroborate or tell me I was misinformed.

 

[pep]

Do they still do a tourch lighting ceremony at the poly ?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Do they still do a tourch lighting ceremony at the poly ?

Ooh I hope so even though I don't know what it is.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Do they still do a tourch lighting ceremony at the poly ?

No, this has never returned post Covid.

Maybe someday if they ever bring back something with similar performers as the former Spirit of Aloha show.

 

[trishadono]

I thought I read somewhere that they might be painting the outside of the buildings but I can’t find anything about it now and I don’t remember if it was only for the hotel side or PVB or both. Maybe to match the new tower? Idk I could be wrong but hopefully someone can corroborate or tell me I was misinformed.

They were recently painting Nuie. Although I did not see any mention of any others...???

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

They were recently painting Nuie. Although I did not see any mention of any others...???

Others have been painted, but I have not kept track as to which.

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

They were recently painting Nuie. Although I did not see any mention of any others...???

Ahh it could be this. Selective memory working hard

 

[Wojodis]

Heading down mid-March with Water-view booked--was trying to avoid being placed in Aotearoa with all the construction but now wondering how they've been assigning the 2nd and 3rd floors lagoon facing rooms there? Anyone have any 1st hand knowledge? I checked out Touring Plans but I know that things tend to work differently in the real world.