Do you think they will block rooms facing East Pool during construction? When I was there Front Desk CM said yes, but I'm not sure. Perhaps he was just speculating because Samoa facing main pool is blocked for construction.
Interesting! I had no idea that those rooms in Samoa were currently out of inventory... though it makes complete sense! In Samoa's case, the distance from the Main Pool deck to Samoa is nearly identical to the East Pool deck distance... so it wouldn't surprise me to see them 'block off' certain rooms.
My only hesitation to that idea would be that all East Pool Courtyard facing rooms in 5 buildings, are all in the similar situation. That's nearly 1/4 of available Garden View Rooms, 85% of Club Level Garden View, and 1/4 of Standard View DVC Studios... so it seems unlikely all rooms affected by possible construction would close.
I feel silly asking this but hey ho!
What buildings are now DVC and what buildings will still be nearest construction by Labor Day weekend?
We have booked standard view through the "magical" deal though I was hoping to pay to upgrade to lagoon view when we arrive as the lagoon view isn't available through the deal...
And as we booked through a TA I can't add any requests to our room so it must be done through the TA right? I've just asked her to note down that it's my birthday while we are there and our first time on-site, should I ask her to note a specific longhouse? Sorry for the long, possibly inane post!
As long as Tokelau proceeds without issue... all DVC additions should be complete by your arrival. The Bungalows, Pago Pago, and Moorea should all open in April.
Given the East Pool construction, rooms facing that courtyard in Hawaii (Club Level), Samoa, Niue, and Rarotonga will most likely be affected.
There is no harm in asking for a 'paid' upgrade at check-in. I was unaware that those of who booked under the Magical Deal would not be granted such a request... but I still don't see the harm in asking. Given that there are only a few Lagoon View rooms available with the loss of Tahiti... I wouldn't be surprised if there was simply no availability.
Yes, you'll have to make any 'notes' on your reservation through your TA. Our reservation currently reads 'Fiji, King bed' as that's our desired location. We will then partake in online check-in and check off our two top requests: Fiji Building and Balcony. **this sample of online check-in is out of date as you'll notice with the available buildings**
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I hope someone can answer this question. We are only staying at the Poly for one night next month. We got the letter about the pool being closed and being able to go to Typhoon Lagoon. Is this option only available the day we check in or can we use this option the day of check out? We want to take advantage of this if the pool isn't opened by next month. I am trying to decide if we need to make it our check in date or can it be next day. I know it's weird because we are only staying 1 night before we check into Boardwalk.
You should have no issue attending on your check-out day.
I'm having a hard time envisioning what the beach area of the Poly looks like right now. Is there any beach that looks out toward the castle that is unobstructed right now? I'm wondering how many construction walls will come down by April
At 2:20 till about 2:28 you get a glimpse of the current 'beach' at the Polynesian. Everything 'east' towards the TTC is blocked off due to construction.
A few shots from Tikiman's FB page:
The smaller beach in front of Luau Cove is also currently open and construction free.
