Just Back...GV Poly Concierge(June8-18)

[PLibster]

Tammydel... Yes, we did use TTC to go to Epcot. When we went to MK, we just walked to the GCH. No big deal. Short walk. Tahiti is soooo quiet! The only noise I heard was the whistle from the ferry boats at the TTC. The Tahiti beach is great! It is so nice to set out on the beach at night and watch the fireworks and watch the ferry boats go back and forth to MK. Don't worry, I never get tired of talking about WDW. Keep the questions coming. You are going to love the Poly!!!


Tarralee...They offer cookies and candy and drinks around lunchtime. The hot finger foods come out at 5pm. The desserts are put out around 8pm.

 

[TarraLee]

Thanks for the info, Plibster, and for the encouragement, 4dizfans. I'm guessing Uncle Scar meant they make lunch their main meal and get a dinner snack from the concierge lounge.

I will keep hoping, and keep calling. I'll let you guys know if I get it, then we can all be in Tahiti! in 35 days- yipppeeeee

Has anyone had any luck getting CRT for breakfast through Concierge? I had it, then we had to switch our dates, and so I gave it away to another DISer. If I'm lucky enough to get Concierge, maybe they can work some magic for me??

PLibster- did housekeeping leave you any towel animals? And, was it Mickey or Stitch on the wake up call? And is it the Mickey shaped soap? TIA!

 

[cpl100]

Glad you had such a wonderful trip. What time of day did you go to Beaches and how long did you wait?

I am planning to go there before my Illuminations cruise and am unsure of the timing.

Thanks!

 

[tammydel]

Taralee-
I have an extra PS for CRT! I ended up with two, one I made & the other concierge made. I haven't had a chance to cancel mine yet. It's 7/26 - Party of 6 for 9:10 am. I'd send you a PM but I've never done it and I'm afraid I'd do it wrong.

PLibster - I love the idea of hearing the boat whistle!

I also have GV, although It is sooooo tempting to inquire about LV. Then not only would it be the patio, the grass, but walk out to the beach. And maybe see some fireworks from the room when the kids are sleeping.

O.K. someone talk me down.
How easy is beach access if your on the other side of the building? and carrying sleepy kids?

 

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tammy - you are going to have the BEST time!

TarraLee - there is not really lunch in Concierge - just snacks like chips, popcorn, gummy bears - well I guess it could be lunch - I love those things LOL

Have fun all you Poly people

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[goofy4tink]

Well, thanks to all of you, I'm trying to get concierge added to my dates too!! As of right now it's not open but hopefully DU will be able to work a little of their magic before we go. I'm going to write up a bill for the additional charges and split it up between the whole bunch of ya!!!! Wish us luck.

 

[PLibster]

Tammydel... Beach access is just around the building or through the building. Just a few steps literally. Alot of nights we were at the volcano pool and the MK music would start and we would just sit in the water and watch the fireworks. You feel like you are in MK. Its that close!!! Its not as crowded at the Tahiti beach. The Hawaii beach tends to be more busy. Either way you are going to have a blast!!


cpl100...We went to Beaches N Cream around 7pm and we waited for 30 min. for a party of 6. My parents were with us. There is also a TO GO line which was busy, but the wait wasn't that long. If you get your food to go, you can sit outside by the pool. That was nice too. We just wanted to get the whole feel of the place. Its small and very busy. The server was great and so was the food. No complaints here!!


Tarralee... We did not get any towel animals. But, the kids stuffed animals were always situated in cute ways. That was good enough for me. Housekeeping and turndown was great. The room was always fresh.
Mickey would wake us up!
We had Mickey soap, lotion,shampoo,etc. We also had toothpaste and toothbrushes(not Mickey though).
The robes were very nice!!
Also got the welcome chocolate bar!!


Goofy4tink... GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[TarraLee]

Tammydel- I woul;d be so so so grateful if we could coordinate calls to dining and let me have your extra PS at CRT. Abbey (the little girl we are taking) will be SO excited- Cindy is her favorite these days, and we already bought the whole Cindy outfit!!!! Will you be at CRT the same time then? I'd love to say thank you in person.

Please, email me at tarralee@yahoo.com I can three-way call you and Dining if you want, or we can just coordinate a time. This totally made my weekend (I got stuck doing crappy research for the law journal all weekend). Thanks a million and one times!!
Please email me at tarralee@yahoo.com

It's another magical Disney Day!!!

 

[tammydel]

Just giving us a bump!
So others don't miss all this happiness.
Look at that countdown clock goooooooooo!

 

[Tess]

I'm back too--sad to say. . .it was nice meeting PLibster and husband. Strangely enough--we were in 1014 GVC--last room on the west end--so close and we had to meet in the lounge!

Laundry is piling up to my ears--but it was worth it (and I hate laundry)! Fantastic vacation. . .I'll have to post more on our concierge experience later--hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday! It was good--for the most part anyway.

 

[PLibster]

Welcome Back Tess!! Glad you had a good vacation. I have to ask you this question Tess. Did you think that your room had a "funky" smell to it? Just curious. I will tell you why later,LOL. I just want to hear your opinion.

By the way, I had room service one night and boy was it great!! It was raining and we didn't want to go out so we ordered 2 NY Strips and salads. The presentation was lovely. The steak was very tender and juicy. I would recommend it to anyone staying at the Poly. It was quite romantic, even if the kids were in the room,LOL!

 

[Tess]

I have to admit, I am one of those that have always argued against those that have complained of "odors" at Polynesian. I am now a believer that they weren't just smelling the fragrance of peat and/or moss and/or tropical smells--our room flat out smelled HORRID!

At first I thought it was, as Tikiman has said many times, just someone messing with the air/humidity control. We immediately went back upstairs and reported it to concierge. Maintenance then came in and changed a filter, dried out the room, and used an ionizer on it. That worked for the first day and the odor was back just as strong as the first day. We didn't bother trying to resolve it since it seemed apparent the smell wasn't going away. Moving rooms wasn't possible because it was a full house! Sold out, no more room at the Inn. . .couldn't believe that one. . .most of the time Hawaii isn't full and, as I was told, there are 40 additional rooms in Tahiti. More on that later. . .

This was definitely--no question about it--MOLD and MILDEW. I know the difference between the "normal" smell of the Polynesian--been there enough times to know it and love it! This was pretty awful. After being in the room a few minutes, you acclimated; but the initial odor was noxious. I did NOT notice this odor anywhere in the common areas of Tahiti--thankfully, so maybe it was confined to the first floor rooms??

So now, everyone can say "I told you so"! I now believe you BUT I will repeat, I've never had that odor in any other room at Polynesian, including one stay about 8-9 years ago in Tahiti! I've definitely got more to say about our stay in Tahiti vs Hawaii and concierge service, but I'm still fighting the post-laundry battle among other things! Soon. . .I hope. . .

 

[PLibster]

Oh, my dear Tess . I have to tell you that the reason I asked you about your room was because 1014 was our room when we checked in!!!! My parents had 1013, and it smelled as well(though not as bad). We were lucky though, we got to change rooms. That is how we ended up in rooms 1009 and 1010, which by the way had no odor at all. Very clean room and very refreshing smell. My Dad said 1014 smelled like cat urine!!! The concierge staff said the guest before us had no complaints. Dad says its because of the rooms being near the outside walls which do get water and mildew build-up. We now know that it was not just us complaining. I am sorry that you had to go through that all week. I remember seeing a worker go in that room the next day, which would have been Monday, June 9. Wow, I don't see how you can try and put people in the same room knowing it STINKS! But I am like you, no where else in the Poly did I smell this odor or anything close to it. Looking forward to you trip report!! See Ya!

 

[PartyOf5]

I had a few questions about the Concierge now that it's in Tahiti and most were answered...and a few more just popped up. I'm a little worried about the smell now. Hopefully I'll get a nice smelling room.

To Tess, can't wait to hear your comparisons between Hawaii and Tahiti. We stayed in Hawaii 2 years ago and everything seemed perfect.