Just got back from the Poly...trip report

[kelscross]

We had a wonderful time!!

We left on Friday instead of Saturday as they were cancelling our flight for Saturday. After a little bit of trouble with the towncar (you can read the story on the transportation board) we arrived at ASMovies for the added night. It was nice.

We went shopping at DTD and when we came back there were massive amounts of people in the food court with coolers. I asked someone why and they said they announced to get your food and stuff now because they were closing all day Saturday until further notice.

We were transported to the Poly on Saturday morning real early 6am as they weren't sure what the weather would be like. It was a different world there. They had everything open even the pools. Characters entertaining the kids. Acrobats from Animal Kingdom, musicians. It was fun, the kids loved it.

Saturday night they put on our voice mails to buy boxed meals for dinner, breakfast and lunch as they were closing that evening. We were basically secluded in our room until Sunday evening and they reopened the restaurants.

We were in Tokelau building room 3912. We had garden view but could actually look out to the lagoon. If it weren't for one palm tree we would have had a view of the castle but it was okay you could go down one door and there was an observation patio to see the castle.

Once the storm passed, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were open on Monday. They gave us comp tickets for saturday and sunday being closed.

We had a fabulous time and although I want to stay at all different resorts I think I have fallen in love with the place and will be hard pressed to stay anywhere else.

As a matter of fact, we are going back in December!! My ex-husband is taking the kids and myself for christmas present! He wouldn't go in the summer because it is too hot. He told me yesterday to make whatever arrangements necessary to stay at the Poly again!! I tell you we get along better divorced than we ever did married, but that's another story. Ha!

So now it's planning time again. I hope we can get in some of those discounted rooms!

 

[rcraw45425]

I am so glad to read your report. We start our vacation at the WL (DH wants to stay there and it IS his birthday). Two days later we check in to the Poly, supposed to be 3rd floor Samoa. We will attend the MNSSHP that night. We usually stay at the CR so this is a definite change of pasce for us. Were there refrigerators in the rooms yet? I'm hoping that there will be by the time we arrive. Need one for water sodas, etc.

 

[Bracho]

Sounds like a great trip, sure am glad the storm didn't put a wet blanket on your plans... I understand about the need to experience all of the resorts... we have (well most of them anyway) and have really enjoyed most of them but for some reason, we always return home to the Polynesian... We purchased a DVC contract at the Wilderness Lodge but we'll bounce back to the Polynesian at least every other year.

Welcome back!

 

[kelscross]

rcraw..

our room didn't have refridgerators. I did see some sitting outside of rooms that had check outs so I assume you still have to pay extra if you want one.

 

[funcinderella]

Actually, we were there aug 21-28 and saw a fridge in the hallway. We called the front desk and asked, and they said to go ahead and bring into the room, no charge! I think they just haven't gotten around to putting them in every room yet, but if you ask for one, you'll get it no charge.

 

[treehugger]

I will be at the Poly in less than two days, I can't wait! Years ago I also wanted to experience every resort but I've finally accepted the fact that I'm a Poly Gal. Glad you had a wonderful Poly visit.