Resort Thread Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT

[Ed Anger]

I used to love your writings in the Weekly World News!

Glad you recognized the name. I'll be madder than a rooster at an alarm clock factory if I can't get in to Trader Sam's.

 

[gregskellington]

Glad you recognized the name. I'll be madder than a rooster at an alarm clock factory if I can't get in to Trader Sam's.

If you go at opening you'll be fine. If you wait, you're taking a risk. There have been days where they've closed at midnight and refused to add me to the list at 9pm because it was too long.

 

[TheMick424]

So looking forward to our upcoming stay at the Poly! I have a couple transportation related questions for people who have stayed there recently. IYO, What is the fastest method to get to MK for early theme park entry - ferry, monorail or walking? How has the bus service to AK been lately? Hoping to take advantage of early theme park entry there too and would like to be at the front of the crowd if possible.

 

[Mischievous Daisy]

Hi,
Great thread!
Do they no longer do the hula dancing lessons? We stayed there, holy cow at least 15 years ago. It was around 3 pm and we were led by a beautiful Hawaiian lady and taught how to do their traditional dance. It was a FABULOUS experience...
So sad not to see it on there!

 

[Mischievous Daisy]

You are very welcome. As it happens, we stayed at CBR on our honeymoon (lots of years ago). It is still a favorite. If we weren’t staying in a deluxe we would pick CBR without hesitation.

Me too! Loved Aruba ❤

 

[rick1zoo2]

This was my Christmas present from my wife. On our November trip we stayed at the Polynesian, I saw it in the BouTiki shop and jokingly said I must have this. She must have snuck back to buy it and had it shipped home. Now to figure out where to put it. It’s awesome!

 

[mrsap]

A Major Leak Flooded Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Last Night

At around 10 pm a pipe burst on the second floor of the resort, yet flooded right down to the first floor.

 

[Tess]

A Major Leak Flooded Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Last Night

At around 10 pm a pipe burst on the second floor of the resort, yet flooded right down to the first floor.

View attachment 635745

View attachment 635746

Not the first time that has happened. . .not sure why they can't fix that issue once and for all.

 

[OThopeful35]

Our upcoming late July trip is all paid off...now we wait. But in the meantime we are heading over to Disneyland in April

 

[Ed Anger]

If you go at opening you'll be fine. If you wait, you're taking a risk. There have been days where they've closed at midnight and refused to add me to the list at 9pm because it was too long.

I had no trouble getting in and getting a bar spot at Trader Sam's by going early, although I did have to get on the waiting list and wait for a text. I was also able to order successfully from the outside window. I don't recommend getting the Dole Whip with rum at the other take-out window... they just give you a little bit of Dole Whip around the outside of a cup and then hand you a shot of Parrot Bay rum to pour into the middle of it, I guess?

 

[Ed Anger]

So looking forward to our upcoming stay at the Poly! I have a couple transportation related questions for people who have stayed there recently. IYO, What is the fastest method to get to MK for early theme park entry - ferry, monorail or walking? How has the bus service to AK been lately? Hoping to take advantage of early theme park entry there too and would like to be at the front of the crowd if possible.

I think the monorail is the fastest for getting there, assuming it is running. I had several times this past week when it was halted for 15-20 minutes, but it seemed to be always working in the morning. I was at MK one night and they shut down the monorail and the ferries for some reason, so they were using busses to get people to the MK resorts and TTC.

 

[Ed Anger]

Th

This was my Christmas present from my wife. On our November trip we stayed at the Polynesian, I saw it in the BouTiki shop and jokingly said I must have this. She must have snuck back to buy it and had it shipped home. Now to figure out where to put it. It’s awesome!

View attachment 635722

This lamp is great! I didn't check to see if they were still selling it when I was there earlier in the week. Any idea if they are still for sale?

 

[gregskellington]

I had no trouble getting in and getting a bar spot at Trader Sam's by going early, although I did have to get on the waiting list and wait for a text. I was also able to order successfully from the outside window. I don't recommend getting the Dole Whip with rum at the other take-out window... they just give you a little bit of Dole Whip around the outside of a cup and then hand you a shot of Parrot Bay rum to pour into the middle of it, I guess?

Glad to hear it! When you've been inside many times, the outside patio is really nice! No wait and same great cocktails. In the beforetimes, there would be live music out there sometimes at night.

The dole whip with rum is pretty sad, unfortunately. Sounds like that hasn't changed since I last got one

 

[Ed Anger]

I was glad to find the patio, but I still like going inside for the drama!

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

Arriving tomorrow at 11 AM for a week long solo trip. Starting on the DVC side, then moving to a Moana room on the hotel side. I will be sure to post plenty of pictures here.

I’m a little concerned about our driver being able to find the resort. I have never traveled during Marathon Weekend but I’m hoping most of the road closures are finished by 11 AM.

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

View from room 1120 (Pago Pago, first floor, handicap accessible). Not a bad view. Just wish I had a higher floor. Front desk said the resort is 100% booked so no chance of moving.

 

[Crazy4DisneyandTink]

Is it true that if you're staying at the Poly and you're going to MK, they check your bags before you get on the monorail so that you don't have to get it checked when you get to the park?

 

[mrsap]

Is it true that if you're staying at the Poly and you're going to MK, they check your bags before you get on the monorail so that you don't have to get it checked when you get to the park?

Yes, you’re correct!! You’ll walk through the scanner prior to entering the monorail at Poly. When you exit the monorail, you walk right to the tap styles at MK, as well as Epcot (if you are going there.). Enjoy!

 

[Crazy4DisneyandTink]

Yes, you’re correct!! You’ll walk through the scanner prior to entering the monorail at Poly. When you exit the monorail, you walk right to the tap styles at MK, as well as Epcot (if you are going there.). Enjoy!

OMG! What a great perk! That will save some time getting into the park. Thanks for your quick response!

 

[mrsap]

OMG! What a great perk! That will save some time getting into the park. Thanks for your quick response!

It is great!! Happy to help!