New Poly Pool pics 3-5-16

[Tikiman]

Seems really tiny but better than nothing. The title implies a DVC only pool but I can't imagine that would be true, am I wrong?

It is not a DVC only pool.

 

[southerngirl528]

What Days is Auntie at the Poly? Does she sell flower leis?

Not sure exactly what days Auntie Kowie (sp?) is at the Poly but she is there almost every time I have gone over for a meal/beverage or to meet friends there. She is a darling person and still does make the real flower lei to sell. She is almost always immediately to your left as you enter the lobby on ground floor, right by the entrance to the big store.

 

[wdrl]

I'm trying to think of a quiet pool anywhere else that didn't have the hot tub? But then Poly didn't even have that at the main pool until last year.

Is there a hot tub at the quiet pool at BWV? And I don't remember if there is a hot tub at the quiet pool at SSR's Congress Park.

 

[DenLo]

I'm trying to think of a quiet pool anywhere else that didn't have the hot tub? But then Poly didn't even have that at the main pool until last year. And the bathrooms are pretty much a given for quiet pools too, but there might have been some here before, I can't recall though as it had been a long time since I had used that pool.

You might be right about DVC resorts, but I think the Grand Floridian doesn't have a second hot tub at the Beach pool. There is one at the feature pool only.

I wouldn't mind if each resort had two hot tubs, one for adults only. Many times you can even get in because of the dozen kids, by themselves, playing in the hot tub. Not that I blame the kids since the pools are kept pretty cold, but it is not a relaxing experience for an adult. I was spoiled at Aulani as they now have labeled the bi-level hot tub for adults only. I expect the change was made because kids used to go over the falls from the upper level to lower level, so it was safety issue.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Is there a hot tub at the quiet pool at BWV? And I don't remember if there is a hot tub at the quiet pool at SSR's Congress Park.

Yes, BWV quiet pool has the hot tub although I'm not certain about the one that is circled by the Inn rooms.

You might be right about DVC resorts, but I think the Grand Floridian doesn't have a second hot tub at the Beach pool. There is one at the feature pool only.

I wouldn't mind if each resort had two hot tubs, one for adults only. Many times you can even get in because of the dozen kids, by themselves, playing in the hot tub. Not that I blame the kids since the pools are kept pretty cold, but it is not a relaxing experience for an adult. I was spoiled at Aulani as they now have labeled the bi-level hot tub for adults only. I expect the change was made because kids used to go over the falls from the upper level to lower level, so it was safety issue.

Ah yes, forgot that they didn't add one at VGF beach pool. Thumbs down on that decision. And I guess the adult pool at Aulani doesn't have one specific to it? Although they did designate the one for adults. But BCV, BWV, OKW, SSR and VWL all have/had them. BLT I'd have to consider a feature pool and it has the hot tub.

I was at the hot tub at BCV in Dec and the kids that were playing around the pool were nicely supervised and the dad had them stop horsing around while in the hot tub while I was there. That's all it takes, but sadly doesn't always happen.

 

[spencerbomar]

Not sure exactly what days Auntie Kowie (sp?) is at the Poly but she is there almost every time I have gone over for a meal/beverage or to meet friends there. She is a darling person and still does make the real flower lei to sell. She is almost always immediately to your left as you enter the lobby on ground floor, right by the entrance to the big store.

Chatted with Auntie at length. She has been at WDW since opening in 1971. She is originally from Maui and most of her family lives in Orlando area and some apparently work at Disney too. We talked about the flowers she uses to make the leis (mainly carnations) and she is dismayed that she isn't able to use real dendrobium orchids, plumeria and Pikake (Arabian Jasmine) which are the most traditional fragrant flowers used. Unfortunately, she has no control over the flowers used.

 

[southerngirl528]

Chatted with Auntie at length. She has been at WDW since opening in 1971. She is originally from Maui and most of her family lives in Orlando area and some apparently work at Disney too. We talked about the flowers she uses to make the leis (mainly carnations) and she is dismayed that she isn't able to use real dendrobium orchids, plumeria and Pikake (Arabian Jasmine) which are the most traditional fragrant flowers used. Unfortunately, she has no control over the flowers used.

Isn't Auntie the sweetest? Plumeria makes such a lovely, lovely and unbelievably fragrant lei. But very fragile. I love tuberose as well. Auntie is very involved in with Hawaiian cultural events, including an annual one, Ho'oike here in Orlando which is a big hula contest. It's awesome.

 

[tidefan]

Is the new Poly pool open yet?

Edited: Just saw the other thread that it's opening on the 12th...

 

[Tikiman]

Is the new Poly pool open yet?

Edited: Just saw the other thread that it's opening on the 12th...

I think the 12th will just be a cast preview, not open to guests.

 

[Pirate Granny]

I'm a bit disappointed...looks like a small oval pool...agree they could've made it a better shape...could've put some washers dryers there...DVC activated, money for other Poly guests...we're studio people mostly

 

[Tikiman]

I'm a bit disappointed...looks like a small oval pool...agree they could've made it a better shape...could've put some washers dryers there...DVC activated, money for other Poly guests...we're studio people mostly

I never found that the shape of a pool kept me from enjoying it. Im not sure why washers and dryers are an amenity you would add to a pool area and in the case of this pool the laundry room is a 30 second walk from it.

 

[BenandMorgsMom]

The washers and dryers are where they should be...secure in the building for DVC members to access. At SSR we had to wait all day one day for a guest who was not even staying at the resort but trucked in her laundry and took up the 2 washers for 4 hours, then the dryers. She propped open the door and then when it was closed, she sat inside. She was confronted but it was nuts. At BLT...don't have a resort MB...can't get in....that's how it should be at all resorts going forward.
Poly cash guests have access to pay washers and dryers. Keeps the dues down for members if we all follow the rules.

 

[Nikki0401]

The washers and dryers are where they should be...secure in the building for DVC members to access. At SSR we had to wait all day one day for a guest who was not even staying at the resort but trucked in her laundry and took up the 2 washers for 4 hours, then the dryers. She propped open the door and then when it was closed, she sat inside. She was confronted but it was nuts. At BLT...don't have a resort MB...can't get in....that's how it should be at all resorts going forward.
Poly cash guests have access to pay washers and dryers. Keeps the dues down for members if we all follow the rules.

Are there 2 laundry areas at the the Poly, one for regular guest and one for DVC guest?

 

[jade1]

Looked ready last week.

 

[Tikiman]

They said today possibly open to guests on the 16th.

 

[BillPA]

This 'new pool' appears to be less impressive than the original pool.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This 'new pool' appears to be less impressive than the original pool.

It seems to be generically the similar IMO but they've added the snack bar. It's the quiet pool so it never was much more than an oblong cement pond.

 

[wdrl]

The new Oasis pool has a zero entry area. Did the old Oasis pool have a zero entry?

And, did the old pool have a hot tub?

 

[Tikiman]

Salt water, zero entry with bubblers and a rimless design seems different to me. Add in better seating, a hot tub and a bar and grill and I would say its much different.

 

[jade1]

Salt water, zero entry with bubblers and a rimless design seems different to me. Add in better seating, a hot tub and a bar and grill and I would say its much different.

Agreed. And a lot more buildings and much nicer furniture (seating like you said).