If I were to book the Poly with DH and 2 DD's...

[amelia1]

ages 2 and 4, first time to WDW, what view/floor/room location would I pick? Just trying to get all my ducks in a row in case I have to move from AKL.

 

[AllyGirl_79]

Maybe I don't completely understand your question.

The only thing you can really pick is the view ... garden, lagoon, or MK. I don't know what the choices are when you get moved from AKL, but these view categories are set when you make your reservation. Floor and building is only a request, not something you can guarrantee in your reservation. (Unless you stay concierge, as you will be in the Hawaii building where all the concierge rooms are.) If you pick a certain view, that may limit the buildings you could end up in, i.e. they don't all have rooms with water views, but even then a specific building is still a matter of making a request only. Same with the floor. You might request a patio or a balcony, but it's just a request.

In a perfect world, maybe you can get a water or MK view in your room switch (unless you'd prefer garden for some reason). In that case, you should decide whether you prefer a patio or balcony,as it's really a matter of preference rather than one being better, and make that request. You might also look at the maps, and decide, given your view category, which of the buildings you might prefer. Some are closer to the GCH and some the TTC. We really like being near the TTC and the Epcot monorail, but lots of folks like being close to the restaurants, etc. You can note that on the reservation as a request as well.

If you were just looking for a suggestion of our favorite spots ... then I'd pick lagoon view Tahiti with a balcony.

Regardless of where you are at the Poly, it's a magical place for a kid's first vacation at WDW, so convenient with transportation, and so many great Disney details. Have a wonderful trip wherever you end up!

 

[amelia1]

near the end of your reply. I have never been to the Poly so I have no idea how the buildings work, etc. Just thought maybe there was a preferred view or building with the Poly lovers. I understand that when I request a view it is just that, a request. I just want to be prepared in case I get the call.
I think I would prefer a balcony and most probably lagoon view. I don't know...maybe MK view! LOL
Heck....maybe I will just roll with it and get what I get.

Maybe I don't completely understand your question.

The only thing you can really pick is the view ... garden, lagoon, or MK. I don't know what the choices are when you get moved from AKL, but these view categories are set when you make your reservation. Floor and building is only a request, not something you can guarrantee in your reservation. (Unless you stay concierge, as you will be in the Hawaii building where all the concierge rooms are.) If you pick a certain view, that may limit the buildings you could end up in, i.e. they don't all have rooms with water views, but even then a specific building is still a matter of making a request only. Same with the floor. You might request a patio or a balcony, but it's just a request.

In a perfect world, maybe you can get a water or MK view in your room switch (unless you'd prefer garden for some reason). In that case, you should decide whether you prefer a patio or balcony,as it's really a matter of preference rather than one being better, and make that request. You might also look at the maps, and decide, given your view category, which of the buildings you might prefer. Some are closer to the GCH and some the TTC. We really like being near the TTC and the Epcot monorail, but lots of folks like being close to the restaurants, etc. You can note that on the reservation as a request as well.

If you were just looking for a suggestion of our favorite spots ... then I'd pick lagoon view Tahiti with a balcony.

Regardless of where you are at the Poly, it's a magical place for a kid's first vacation at WDW, so convenient with transportation, and so many great Disney details. Have a wonderful trip wherever you end up!

 

[Stitch'sCousin]

If you want a really good review of all of the different buildings/rooms then you should go to Tikiman's website. The link is not allowed to be posted here but if you google Tikiman Polynesian, his website is the first one. It is definitely worth looking at even if you plan to roll with the punches!