Poll: Should the Poly beach be just for paying Poly users?

[Donna3271]

I have paid to stay at the Poly a few times.
Make sure that you don't go to the GF, CR, BC, YC, BW, WL, FW, or any other resorts for a meal if you're not staying there because you might infringe on others who choose to stay at those hotels. I know the lobbies get crowded and forget the monorail. We pay to stay there and have to wait because of all of those who don't pay to stay but do want to have a meal.

Why must people get snarky? We are all just giving our opinion here. And your analogy is not the same. IMHO, People PAYING to have meals at a resort is not a fair comparison to people coming into a resort to loiter.

 

[Donna3271]

I voted yes. Maybe the poll should include those that actually do pay to stay there and see what they think. I know I don't care for some of the posts I read on here about folks not staying at the Poly saying they are going to get there early to get a hammock. While I don't use the hammocks I do think they should be reserved for guests of that resort. I've been there when the beach is mobbed and even told to give up my chair when they weren't even guests. Sorry, if you want to see fireworks go to the MK. I think the real problem lies with the pool area in general. Too many hoppers. I have written management about getting wrist bands there.

I agree....

 

[A_Princess'_Daddy]

Why must people get snarky? We are all just giving our opinion here. And your analogy is not the same. IMHO, People PAYING to have meals at a resort is not a fair comparison to people coming into a resort to loiter.

I didn't see the post that you're referencing as snarky at all; I think she made a very valid point. In all seriousness, how is viewing the fireworks from the Poly beach any different than somebody staying at the Poly going over to the BW to watch the buskers or ride the surrey bikes? Or going to the GF to check out the Christmas decorations in the lobby? Or hanging out at the AK after a dinner at Boma to watch the animals? They are all common areas to the resorts, by WDW's choice, and all can get crowded, but we understand that they are all common areas that enrich all of Disney.

 

[A_Princess'_Daddy]

Not sure how that comparison can be made. beaches/pools & restaurants are 2 different things.

But the Poly beach, compared to the Boardwalk, seems to be a very apt analogy. Both are public areas, open to all, and I hope they both stay that way. In my opinion, checking out and touring other resorts is a big part of what makes WDW such a fantastic destination.

 

[rie'smom]

Why must people get snarky? We are all just giving our opinion here. And your analogy is not the same. IMHO, People PAYING to have meals at a resort is not a fair comparison to people coming into a resort to loiter.

Not agreeing with someone isn't being snarky but wow at the yelling.

 

[msjprincess]

Why must people get snarky? We are all just giving our opinion here. And your analogy is not the same. IMHO, People PAYING to have meals at a resort is not a fair comparison to people coming into a resort to loiter.

So if I just want to look around a resort I'm loitering?

 

[flicx]

Stayed at the poly before and would not care in the least if others used the beach during fireworks and whenever! I enjoy seeing kids faces while the view them anyhow!

 

[DaisyD]

Well unless Disney changes it, non resort guests will still come to the beach but I was giving my opinion on whether is should be continued. It isn't the end of the world if it stays like it is and I will still stay there. I still don't see a the comparison of the beach and the restaurant. If you eat in the restaurant you are a paying restaurant guest. If you are staying at the Poly you are a paying resort guest. My main complaint is the hoppers that come in and hang out at the pool. Either way, the beach folks wont be a problem this trip as I am finally going CL and can sit in a a/c room and watch the fireworks.

 

[Sammie]

Personally I think the resorts should be for paying guests, that includes those staying there, those dining, those shopping. I don't think the resorts should be free entertainment.

It has gotten so bad at times especially at the Polynesian that you can barely move.

At Christmas I think Disney ought to do like other resort areas in other cities charge for a visit if you are not shopping, dining or staying there.

As DaisyD said no biggie either way but I do think at times it is a problem.

 

[MissionMouse]

Yes
No

This poll is about the fireworks and people coming from all over to stand and sit on the beach to watch. Just curious as to YOUR opinion. Thats all.

It would appear your poll may only be showing that people who do not stay at the PR like to use the beach and other resort facilities, while those you pay for the PR view and PR lodging rates would like some level of control over the amount of non guest using the resort facilities, which includes the pools too. The only times I am aware where Disney takes any initiative is the 4th of July when the resort becomes grid lock with non-guest. If you stay on the 1st floor..say good bye to your patio furniture.

 

[MichMickey]

ehhh ehhh ehhh ehhh ehhh ehhh warning warning we have a low pixie dust alert here.

When you are at the most Magical Place on earth the important thing is that you spread the Magic!! I would hate to think that I would go somewhere or do something that would ruin the magic for someone else.

I stayed at the Wilderness Lodge for my Honeymoon and I stayed there again on another trip when we took the kids back for there first trip to Disney. For our next 2 trips we were not able to stay at the WL but we went back and just wandered around went to the arcade and took pictures in the Lobby. During the times we visited it was busy in the lobby and the arcade was filled up but I never once had the feeling that I was getting in the way or Vice Versa.

So to all my fellow Diser's out there I say HEY! Lighten up! Remember you are going to a place that covers over 25,000 acre's! There is plenty of room for everyone and if you are not completely delighted where you are just wait a minute and it will get better! If not there are plenty of places to go and things to see which should improve you mood.

 

[Planogirl]

Personally I think the resorts should be for paying guests, that includes those staying there, those dining, those shopping. I don't think the resorts should be free entertainment.

It has gotten so bad at times especially at the Polynesian that you can barely move.

At Christmas I think Disney ought to do like other resort areas in other cities charge for a visit if you are not shopping, dining or staying there.

As DaisyD said no biggie either way but I do think at times it is a problem.

We enjoy shopping and just having a snack or drink at some of the resorts. How would you know who is and isn't shopping or dining?

We like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and people come to check it out. They wander into the animal viewing areas and even use some of the equipment. I couldn't imagine restricting that to onsite guests only but if the beaches were to become just for guests I guess that it would only be fair.

 

[NMAmy]

I've never stayed at the Poly and also have never watched Wishes from the beach.

However, I think it's wrong to say that only Poly guests should be able to go into a public area of a resort. I've stayed at the BW several times. I'm sure that those staying at other resorts have often blocked my view of a performer or been chosen to participate in lieu of a member of my family--paying guests at the Boardwalk. Others may have been sitting on the wicker furniture on the beautiful porch or watched Illuminations from a bench on the Boardwalk. I really have no problem with that.

 

[Nancyg56]

Why must people get snarky? We are all just giving our opinion here. And your analogy is not the same. IMHO, People PAYING to have meals at a resort is not a fair comparison to people coming into a resort to loiter.

ITA. Disney encourages guests to explore their resort and to enjoy the amenities the common areas that the resorts offer. If Disney wanted to limit the guest experience there would be FP for only resort guests, Front of the line passes for CL guests, monorail for only those staying on the monorail resort line Disney transportation between parks for no one else but those staying on DIsney property and excluding "intruders" from taking seats at a restaurant.

Everytime a guest visits a resort, even if they are simply walking a beach and sitting there to enjoy a fireworks display, Disney is enhancing a guest experience, creating magic for people. There is also the chance that DIsney is offending someone who feels that a room ensures exclusive rights to that property. I understand wanting a chair at the pool but I think that the right to property ends there.

I live in CT and our beaches are public. Anyone can walk on them no matter how much money you have or do not have. We cannot go onto the property of homeowners but those homeowners do not own the view and cannot keep lowly us from enjoying it. I guess I feel the same way about DIsney. I am not going to boter anyone for their pool but if I am visiting a resort, spending money there or not, I should be able to enjoy the grounds. Ihave stayed at Deluxe resorts so this is not a "sour grapes" post. I just do nto see the issue.

 

[shalom]

We enjoy shopping and just having a snack or drink at some of the resorts. How would you know who is and isn't shopping or dining?

All the resorts I know of that charge have a flat fee for everyone not staying there. Perhaps they could use the reservation list for TS restaurants, but how would they monitor whether other people spent money? I suppose you could charge a fee and then anyone making a purchase there (food or whatever) could get a refund, but I think a nominal fee for anyone not staying there would be less hassle.

I'm guessing as long as Disney's getting a steady income from people who aren't staying at the resorts, Disney's going to be cool with people "just visiting." I've never gone to a resort without buying something, although that something may have just been a snack at the CS restaurant, and I'm guessing most people do spend a bit of money unless they've stayed there before, and often even then, if only because they have to eat some favorite dish out of sheer nostalgia.

Disney does respond to crowded conditions - witness the changing rules regarding pool hoppers. (IMHO, the Poly pools are too small for the number of guests anyhow, although no doubt pool hoppers make the situation worse.) But I don't think "outsiders" on the Poly beach are enough of a problem Disney's going to do anything about them, except on particular days, and Disney does seem to be trying to deal with that.

Although I'll tell you, if people were sitting on my patio, whether I wanted to watch Wishes or not, I would be Most Very Irked, and Disney would definitely hear about it!

 

[islandmum]

Believe it or not, not everyone at WDW is dying to get over and soak up the atmosphere of a WDW deluxe. I think this notion that somehow guests of the monorail resorts will spend half their vacations shooing away peasants from the values out of their sacred area is ridiculous.

This!

we've stayed Deluxe and Value - last years stay at Pop we didnt go to any other resort, we told the kids would they like to go to a few different restaurants at the other resorts or see the Geiser back at the WL ..... a big resounding no! Pop for them was heven, they actually were bored with the Deluxes as it catered more for us, the adults, than them.

The irony is I'm willing to bet that theres plenty of people like us who stayed in values and probably will again who can not only afford the deluxe, but probably can afford it far more easily than many deluxe stayers .... we are just very comfortable in knowing which resort is actually the most fun for the kids and doing that for them, not us.

 

[jrmasm]

Personally I think the resorts should be for paying guests, that includes those staying there, those dining, those shopping. I don't think the resorts should be free entertainment.

It has gotten so bad at times especially at the Polynesian that you can barely move.

At Christmas I think Disney ought to do like other resort areas in other cities charge for a visit if you are not shopping, dining or staying there.

As DaisyD said no biggie either way but I do think at times it is a problem.

Which resort are you staying during Xmas? I want to be sure to stop by and say 'hey!' while we're looking at decorations.

 

[Poppinsme]

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[cyb]

Get a theme park room view and watch the fireworks from your patio or balcony, the view is wonderful!

 

[DaisyD]

Get a theme park room view and watch the fireworks from your patio or balcony, the view is wonderful!

That's what we did this time. We booked CL theme park view. It will be nice not to have ones patio furniture taken every evening or deal with trying to get a lounge chair at the beach to watch Wishes.