Just back from a great stay at the Poly

[wishesUT]

We really enjoyed our stay at the Polynesian from September 10-16th. We took Disney’s Magical Express the morning of our arrival and this service was wonderful, easy and very convenient. Our bus only had my family and two other people on it. When we arrived at the hotel (around 9:30 a.m.) they had a room ready that we could use. Our luggage arrived a couple of hours after we did. We stayed in Tokelau room 3903 and loved this location. It is next to one of the swimming pools (not the volcano pool) and my boys actually preferred this pool over the themed pool. This may be because they are young and this pool is quieter. In addition Tokelau is a very short walk to the bus stop and is also near the TTC for a quick monorail ride to Epcot. We would request to stay in this building again. The garden view rooms here are really great. Our housekeeper, Clara Brown, was truly wonderful on our stay. Upon our arrival our bathroom had a sticky floor and she came right away to fix this. She was very kind and left us towel animals every day. She truly helped make our stay magical.

The location of this hotel can’t be beat. You can take the monorail to both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Bus service was ok while we were there, but next time we may consider renting a car to have easier access to the other parks. However, if you don’t rent a car you’ll be just fine.

We found the rooms to be very spacious and lovely. There is plenty of lighting and the lights around the beds can be dimmed. There is a lot of closet and drawer space, and the rooms can easily sleep 5 people plus someone under three in a crib. I actually slept on the daybed one night because my four year old had pushed me out of bed and I found this bed to also be very comfortable. The flat screen TVs are a nice touch. The toiletries the hotel provides are very good quality and the bath towels are very nice and plush. The rooms are a little noisy so you may want to consider bringing ear plugs if you can wear them. As you can imagine, people come and go at all hours at this hotel. The air conditioning worked great and the ceiling fan was also a welcome touch.

We ate breakfast at the Kona Café and liked our meal, with the exception of the potatoes. We also ate at Captain Cook’s and found the food there to be fine. It seemed like they could have used one more cashier to move people through the line, but once your order was payed for the food came quickly. We considered buying the resort mugs, but we thought they were pretty small and we passed.

The grounds are lovely and well cared for and the Great Ceremonial House is beautiful. We especially enjoyed sitting on the beach and watching the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. The pools are beautiful and heated and they provide life jackets for the length of your stay which was a great convenience. Be advised that you cannot take your younger children on the water slide on your lap. I was a little disappointed that they didn’t have a smaller slide for little ones, but that is a minor complaint. Even though it was very hot while we were there the pools weren’t overly crowded.

This is a great resort and we can’t wait to go back next year! We decided to take advantage of the bounce back promotion for free dining again next year.

 

[mickey2minnie1]

Thank you for the wonderful report! We head for the Poly next month for the kids first trip to the World. They are 10, 7 and 5. My parents are going as well.


We requested the same building as you. Cannot wait!!

 

[simonkodousek]

I'm glad to hear about your good experience at the Polynesian! We really enjoyed our first stay there in July and hope to return next year.

 

[tink_lover]

Thank you for your report. Are there towels at the pool? I'm concerned about the comment about ear plugs...what was loud?? We didn't have any problems this past visit to the CR.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

I'm glad you had a great time! We booked the bounceback as well (we were there the same time you were but at CBR) and we'll be at the POLY next September! Did the bathroom in your room have 1 sink or 2? I've heard there are only 2 buildings that have double sinks. Was that an issue?

 

[dixipixi]

Thanks for your report. Glad you had such a good time. We'll be at the Poly in February. We have stayed at almost every other Disney resort, but this will be our first time staying at the Poly and we are so excited!

 

[SnowWitch]

Thank you for your report. Are there towels at the pool? I'm concerned about the comment about ear plugs...what was loud?? We didn't have any problems this past visit to the CR.

They do have towels at the pool.

We were there in June and will be returning in a few short weeks.

 

[Poppinsme]

Thanks for the great report!
Cant wait to go.

 

[wishesUT]

I'm glad you had a great time! We booked the bounceback as well (we were there the same time you were but at CBR) and we'll be at the POLY next September! Did the bathroom in your room have 1 sink or 2? I've heard there are only 2 buildings that have double sinks. Was that an issue?

Our building only had one sink, but it wasn't a problem for us. I was traveling with my mom and dad and my two boys, but it worked out fine. I do like the sink to be outside of the toilet area, but it was a minor inconvenience.

And they do have loads and loads of towels to use down by the powel so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. Everything was so convenient!

 

[wishesUT]

Thank you for your report. Are there towels at the pool? I'm concerned about the comment about ear plugs...what was loud?? We didn't have any problems this past visit to the CR.

We could hear people laughing in other rooms and could always hear the wakeup phone calls in the rooms neighboring ours. Also, our room was near the elevators and sitting area and I think that may have contributed to the noise level. Sometimes people congregate there while waiting for other members of their party. If you want a quiet room you may want to request to be far from elevators and stairs.