Steve: Poly was FABULOUS! We truly enjoyed our time there. As you suggested before we went, we did not request a particular longhouse. We arrived mid-day (moving from POR) and explained to the CM checking us in that we were heading to Blizzard Beach so we didn't need to get a room right away. I explained that we really wanted a balcony (we were paying for a GV, so I was just hopeful for a balcony -- nothing else), so we'd happily wait. The CM was great -- "oh, thanks for telling me. If you can wait a bit, I'll get you on the 3rd floor of Fiji and you'll really like that." Well, we had 3318 which is a 3rd floor room overlooking the marina. We were sooooo happy.
The whole place was just gorgeous. All of the staff were terrific (how many times can you say "Aloha" in a day!). We really had a blast. Thanks for all your advice and for your terrific website.