First trip....Feb 2012....Polynesian....Yay!

[DMGeurts]

I will second the RD recommendation... YOu get so much done! And if the characters are out - you get their undivided attention, because no one else is there.

D~

 

[Lidian]

Talked me right into it We have never seen a RD ceremony, so it will be fun!

GOOD! I think you'll enjoy it!

I will second the RD recommendation... YOu get so much done! And if the characters are out - you get their undivided attention, because no one else is there.

D~

See, D agrees! She knows everything! Except for the stuff she doesn't know. Perhaps. Sometimes, anyway. Probably not, though.

 

[FosterA]

If I get busy and forget to write anything before you take off for WDW, have a great time!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

oh....and you will really like Captain Cook's. I never got tired of it and the adult grilled cheese is really good

 

[Mom2KaiaandKali]

You trip looks great! We will be there Feb. 5-9 staying at AKL *fingers crossed for light crowds!!!*

 

[Chicago Mo]

i also vote for rope drop. If you haven't seen it do it.
That pretty much goes for anything Disney. If you haven't done/seen it once try it!

 

[solana131]

If I get busy and forget to write anything before you take off for WDW, have a great time!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

oh....and you will really like Captain Cook's. I never got tired of it and the adult grilled cheese is really good

Thanks! I am so excited. And I really think DS is getting excited too. I know he's just feeding off my emotions, but I just can't wait to see the magic in his eyes

You trip looks great! We will be there Feb. 5-9 staying at AKL *fingers crossed for light crowds!!!*

Welcome! Yes, my fingers are crossed too. Touringplans.com keeps changing the crowd levels and best days, but it still looks relatively calm that week. Plus, I haven't been in 20 years and either there were no crowds back then, or as a kid I didn't notice them. So I will have nothing to compare it to. Just gonna take our time and enjoy what we get to and plan a return trip to see the things we didn't get to.

i also vote for rope drop. If you haven't seen it do it.
That pretty much goes for anything Disney. If you haven't done/seen it once try it!

I will definitely make it to the RD. Just not sure about going immediately into the park or going back to get some breakfast first to let the entering crowds die down a bit. We will play it by ear and see how it looks that morning. I wanted to book an ADR at Crystal Palace before opening to get some empty park pics, but then we can't see RD. So I guess for this trip RD is more important than empty park pics. Next time.

Can you all believe how close Goofy's getting down there on my ticker!? It seems like I have been planning forever! Actually started planning just after Christmas 2010, so its been a long time coming ALMOST HERE!

 

[Chicago Mo]

12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!​

 

[solana131]

Really? Huh, I didn't realize it was that close. I wasn't counting.

 

[solana131]

I thought I asked somewhere about TV channels and was told we didn't get local channels in the room? Now I see on a Superbowl thread that they are saying to just watch it in your room. That would be so great for DH. He is not a people person and would NEVER watch it in the lounge without me. I really want to hit up MK that night. So this will work great! Anyone know if we get NBC in the room?

 

[Chicago Mo]

I thought I asked somewhere about TV channels and was told we didn't get local channels in the room? Now I see on a Superbowl thread that they are saying to just watch it in your room. That would be so great for DH. He is not a people person and would NEVER watch it in the lounge without me. I really want to hit up MK that night. So this will work great! Anyone know if we get NBC in the room?

we were able to watch football games from the room. as for the network station i don't' know. It's the Superbowl!!! They have to have it.

 

[solana131]

Tikiman says "So the latest on the pool is that it is scheduled to be closed for phase 1 of the refurbishment (1/20-2/10) if they do not finish by then it will be closed 2/13-2/27. The work is to the volcano itself (being theme painted)now scheduled to start on the 1/30. The pool will be closed for this work to be done."

I am crying right now at work and my boss is looking at me like I'm crazy. I was told that this would not affect the pool. That the slide might be closed for a couple hours one day. I just don't know what to do. We are 11 days away. Can I still change resorts at this late a date? I am not paid off fully and it wasn't a package deal. I know I will probably have to grab my luggage since my ME tags say Poly.

AAARRRGGGGHHHH!

 

[KatMark]

Tikiman says "So the latest on the pool is that it is scheduled to be closed for phase 1 of the refurbishment (1/20-2/10) if they do not finish by then it will be closed 2/13-2/27. The work is to the volcano itself (being theme painted)now scheduled to start on the 1/30. The pool will be closed for this work to be done."

I am crying right now at work and my boss is looking at me like I'm crazy. I was told that this would not affect the pool. That the slide might be closed for a couple hours one day. I just don't know what to do. We are 11 days away. Can I still change resorts at this late a date? I am not paid off fully and it wasn't a package deal. I know I will probably have to grab my luggage since my ME tags say Poly.

AAARRRGGGGHHHH!

I am so sorry to hear that. Disney should alert people when a main feature like that is going to be closed. If the pool and slide are that important to you, I would call and see what else might be available.

Sometimes when a pool is closed, they allow that resort's guests to use a pool at another resort. My guess is they might give you access to the GF pool.

 

[solana131]

I am so sorry to hear that. Disney should alert people when a main feature like that is going to be closed. If the pool and slide are that important to you, I would call and see what else might be available.

Sometimes when a pool is closed, they allow that resort's guests to use a pool at another resort. My guess is they might give you access to the GF pool.

That would be fine, except GF pool is being refurbed too. So all 3 monorail resorts are crammed into the Contemp pool? Not cool. Don't you think they could've staggered them a little? Oh, I don't know what to do.....
It will probably be too cool to swim much anyway, and it might make the beach less crowded at times at the Poly. I will never get another chance to stay there.

 

[KatMark]

That would be fine, except GF pool is being refurbed too. So all 3 monorail resorts are crammed into the Contemp pool? Not cool. Don't you think they could've staggered them a little? Oh, I don't know what to do.....
It will probably be too cool to swim much anyway, and it might make the beach less crowded at times at the Poly. I will never get another chance to stay there.

There is no way they could cram everyone into the Contemporary pool -- it's not that big and I find it boring.

I really feel for you...you are staying at your dream resort and they are closing one of the main features.

 

[solana131]

Thanks Kathy. I'm sure it will be alright. Just bummed. I have to talk with hubby and my little man and see what they want to do. We could save alot of money if we downgrade to our original choice of POFQ. So maybe we will do that. Will update later

 

[Lidian]

Tikiman says "So the latest on the pool is that it is scheduled to be closed for phase 1 of the refurbishment (1/20-2/10) if they do not finish by then it will be closed 2/13-2/27. The work is to the volcano itself (being theme painted)now scheduled to start on the 1/30. The pool will be closed for this work to be done."

I am crying right now at work and my boss is looking at me like I'm crazy. I was told that this would not affect the pool. That the slide might be closed for a couple hours one day. I just don't know what to do. We are 11 days away. Can I still change resorts at this late a date? I am not paid off fully and it wasn't a package deal. I know I will probably have to grab my luggage since my ME tags say Poly.

AAARRRGGGGHHHH!

I don't know who Tikiman is ... but unless it's posted somewhere as "official", take it with a grain of salt.

I'm so sorry that you're upset. I really wish I could wave a wand and fix it all for you.

If you want to stay at the Poly, then do it. Ask which pool you can use instead. Or perhaps, ask for a day pass to the WP.

I do think they should list resort refurbs and notify people if it affects a good portion of their vacation. Some people pick resorts for very specific things (like the pool).

I will anxiously await to see what you do.

 

[solana131]

TikimanPages.com is the "unofficial Polynesian resort page". He has lots and lots of contacts there and has been keeping us up to date on everything Poly.

I'm gonna stick it out. Planning on calling them tonight and requesting a room in Tokelau. That way we would be far enough away from the pool so we don't see construction out our balcony, but centralized enough for an easy walk to the GCH for meals/transport. Hey, who knows, maybe if I complain about it enough I will get upgraded

I'm not gonna let it scare me away from my dream resort. Maybe if I had an older child that would really spend lots of time in the pool. But maybe this is a good thing. It might keep the crowds away from my resort.

Gonna give them a call right now.....will let you know.

 

[Lidian]

TikimanPages.com is the "unofficial Polynesian resort page". He has lots and lots of contacts there and has been keeping us up to date on everything Poly.

I'm gonna stick it out. Planning on calling them tonight and requesting a room in Tokelau. That way we would be far enough away from the pool so we don't see construction out our balcony, but centralized enough for an easy walk to the GCH for meals/transport. Hey, who knows, maybe if I complain about it enough I will get upgraded

I'm not gonna let it scare me away from my dream resort. Maybe if I had an older child that would really spend lots of time in the pool. But maybe this is a good thing. It might keep the crowds away from my resort.

Gonna give them a call right now.....will let you know.

It's been a whole 13 minutes. Are you gonna fill us in or not?

 

[solana131]

Well that CM was completely useless. He didn't even know that they had longhouses at the Polynesian. He asked what section of the resort and I said I wanted the Tokelau longhouse. He said "What is a longhouse? What section is that in?" I said "Ummm....really?" then I explained. "The rooms are all in seperate buildings called longhouses. The longhouse I want is the Tokelau." Then I had to spell it for him. Geez! I should've asked for a different CM or just hung up and tried again

Anyway.... surprisingly my information filled friend didn't show anything in his computer about anything happening to the Poly pool. I just don't know what to think. Disney doesn't have anything on their website, but I can't find anything about resort rehabs, just parks. Where do they list reosrt rehabs? I have seen this info on lots and lots of sites. AllEars, Mouseplanet, undercovertourist, tikimanpages, and wdwinfo. Allears and wdwinfo used to list it, but now it is gone. Tikiman just got an update today, so maybe it will show in "the system" tomorrow. I guess I will call again just before we leave. Anyway, I think I got my building request in. Guess we will see when we get there He didn't leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy like the other ones I have talked to.

 

[Lidian]

Well that CM was completely useless. He didn't even know that they had longhouses at the Polynesian. He asked what section of the resort and I said I wanted the Tokelau longhouse. He said "What is a longhouse? What section is that in?" I said "Ummm....really?" then I explained. "The rooms are all in seperate buildings called longhouses. The longhouse I want is the Tokelau." Then I had to spell it for him. Geez! I should've asked for a different CM or just hung up and tried again

Anyway.... surprisingly my information filled friend didn't show anything in his computer about anything happening to the Poly pool. I just don't know what to think. Disney doesn't have anything on their website, but I can't find anything about resort rehabs, just parks. Where do they list reosrt rehabs? I have seen this info on lots and lots of sites. AllEars, Mouseplanet, undercovertourist, tikimanpages, and wdwinfo. Allears and wdwinfo used to list it, but now it is gone. Tikiman just got an update today, so maybe it will show in "the system" tomorrow. I guess I will call again just before we leave. Anyway, I think I got my building request in. Guess we will see when we get there He didn't leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy like the other ones I have talked to.

You should have taken that CM's name and info, then requested to be transferred to a supervisor and let the supervisor know that CM needed more training.

I mean, really? Sheesh! Honestly, if it was me, I'd call back. I know that the call center isn't always "in the know", but if they don't even understand the resorts, they should take more training. I don't know if their systems would show refurbs. A supervisor might be privvy to more information.... but as far as knowing about resort rehabs, I have no clue how people from fan sites know.