I love the Polynesian!!! I'm hooked!

[roxwithears]

That sounds awesome. Were there a lot of tables that could see the fireworks?

 

[*Fantasia*]

That sounds awesome. Were there a lot of tables that could see the fireworks?

There were plenty, but I wouldn't want to sit to far back where the servers go in/out of I think it's the kitchen. We just got lucky! We were sitting by the window! I think next time when we check in, I would ask to be seated by the window if not at least very close to the window for a better view. Enjoy! The food is just DELICOUS!! It was awesome!!

 

[DeluxePrincess]

Thanks for the report! Hope your August trip goes just as well!

 

[*Fantasia*]

Thanks for the report! Hope your August trip goes just as well!

Thanks!! I'm looking foward to this trip!!

 

[LuvAriel]

Hi Fantasia

I too just got back from my FIRST ever stay at the Poly (7/2 - 7/9) and I am HOOKED!!!!! I will never stay at another resort again!!!

I was fortunate enough to be upgraded for free to the Poly due to the rehab at the Contemporary and all I kept saying throughout the entire trip was;
THANK YOU DISNEY!!!!!!!!

We were assigned room 2904 in Tokelau. We were on the 2nd floor with a balcony and had a gorgeous view of the quiet pool. The location of the longhouse was fantastice, just a quick walk to the volcano pool, the GCH, and the TTC. WE couldn't have asked for a better room. WE had 3 adults, 1 5yo, and a 16 month old in a crib. We had more than enough room.

Mousekeeping was EXCELLENT. My DH caught a very bad virus and was in the room for 2 days. All I did was tell the mousekeeper, she came in stripped all the linens off all the beds and put on all NEW and Clean ones for us. She was a doll!!!!

We relaxed all day by the pool, drank lava flows by the poolside bar and then went to the parks at night.

It was truly MAGICAL!!!!

 

[*Fantasia*]

Hi LuvAriel! Yes... it was MAGICAL!! I love love Poly!! I think of all the resorts I have stayed at... this it! As much as I want to try a few more resorts, I think this is it! This is the resort for me! Polynesian just fits my taste, it fits my style... it just fits me like glove! LOL!

Glad you had a great time, a magical time there! Thanks for sharing your experience there! I can't wait to head down there in August and stay at Poly again!!

 

[polyfan]

I have to agree with some of the other posts. The CMs at the front desk were not as friendly as the rest of the staff. The first CM we had was very short with us, and did not seem to want to help us with our request. We wanted 1st floor near the GCH. He seemed to get an attitude, and then told us that we would just have to wait if we had to be in a different building. He was giving us Tahiti. We told him that it was not a problem for us to wait for a room to be ready in another building. I think he thought that would change our mind. We went back later to check on the room and a nicer CM helped us. We were in Raratonga- 1st floor facing quiet pool. Everyone else we encountered was very friendly.

 

[*Fantasia*]

polyfan , sounds like you and I had the same CM. The CMs at CC was kind of snobish too. But the folks at the BouTIKI and the other shop, they were nice and friendly. And all the other CMs walking around the grounds and lobby were friendly.

 

[polyfan]

I have to agree-I forgot about the CMS in CaptainCooks- they weren't the friendliest either- nothing to spoil a trip, but they did seem to have an attitude.

 

[Marilyn Mc]

Wow. I guess I'm not alone. Our last trip was in May and we stayed at the Polynesian. I remember thinking that the CMs at check-in were very unfriendly. No smiles, no enthusiasm. The rest of the CMs I saw around the resort were very friendly. I thought I caught them on a bad day, but I guess not.

 

[mousefansmom]

Glad you enjoyed it, looking more forward to our Dec. stay now!

Mousefansmom

It was suppose to be a budget trip. We were suppose to stay at POP for 4 nights. We ended up staying there for 1 night and 2 nights at WL and... we finally did it!! We stayed at the Poly for our last night!! We did the garden view. We were in Aotearoa bldg facing the monorail, on the 3rd floor.
The other side were facing the beach. Is this bldg half gv half lg? They didn't have Samoa 3rd floor facing the pool. The front desk CM was going to put us in Fiji, but I guess he changed his mind.

NO musty smell. The room is very clean and very nice! It definitely have the island feel to it. The pool is great!! The kids didn't want to go down the slide. The whole ground is just exotic! Very beautiful!

While staying at WL on our last night, we went to Poly to have dinner at O'hana. MMmmmmm....DELICIOUS!! The food was very tasty! It was GOOD! My daughter joined with the other girls do the hula hoop. She also did her hula dance and she did the coconut race. She hula hoop twice, she likes doing that. She got leis too!

What was even more "magical" about this dinner was that we came at the right timing. When we got our dessert, it was time for the Wishes. It was spectacular! The best part was we got one of the best seat! We heard the music from the park. It was piped in.

Before we did the O'hana (one and a half hour wait), we walked around the ground a little bit and let my children play on the sand. And I asked my children if they want to stay here. They said yes. So... we went to the lobby and used their phone and made the one night reservation.

We had our swim wear (day bag) packed. We had WL transfer our luggage to Poly. We took the bus to MK and took the monorail to Poly. We checked in. The room was ready at 11am, we got to our room and checked the room. We went down stairs to eat at the food court, then back to the room to change to our swimsuit and down we went swimming. The kids again played in the sand. We went back in the lobby to ask the front desk something. My daughter made a wrist lei and an ankle lei. I made an ankle lei too while my son watches the tv.

We went back to our room to change our clothes. Took shower. Went back out to Kona Cafe. Food....DELICIOUS!! I ordered steak! medium well.

We walked around a little bit more in the lobby. We got our picture taken with the ukulele lady. She knew I was from the PI (Philippine Island). She has been living in US for about 8 years now. She was born in the Big Island, but grew up in Oahu. Her family is still there. She visits Hawaii yearly. She is very fun to talk to. She still has the "Hawaiian" in her. She still got her "pigeon talk." She is a lovely woman.

We wanted to go back swimming but we were too tired. We just wanted to enjoy our room and relax. I wanted to hang out around 9:30pm to see the fireworks, but just couldn't make it. But that's okay. I can just imagine how beautiful the fireworks from the beach. We wanted to also walk to GF, but didn't make it, just too tired.

It was just awesome to see the monorail passing our room. But when the night fell, I noticed the noise from the monorail. It got too me a little bit. Next time I will ask for the 3rd floor any bldg and NOT facing the monorail.

They can have a little better customer service. Why is it so hard for them to smile and greet you. I am talking about the front desk and the concierge desk. Besides the bell service guys, the front desk CMs are the first ones the guests interact with. They should give their very best of welcoming them to their resort. No aloha... not a smile. Not a "thank you for staying with us." I have to thank them for giving MY business! I got the leis. "Here is the leis for your family." Very casual. I could have just took it from the desk. But he knew I wanted one cause I was looking at them. No big deal about the leis. I got a couple here from Maui. I got one too for my head.

Everything else was just wonderful! I love love the room. I love love the grounds. I love the pool and the beach. I enjoy seeing the GF and the CR from afar. I of course was very happy to see Cindy's castle.

I love the monorail and I love the boat ride. I didn't get the chance to use the bus service. I am sure it is fine.

I am glad we stayed here even for one night. I get to try it. And now I did, now I know what to expect on our next trip. And I can't wait for our August trip!!

I think this resort is for me!! I love that tropical island feeling! And I am a tropical kind of girl. Fits me just fine. I think I'm in love with this resort! I think it is now my new favorite deluxe resort!