Poly pics thread

[suebedo]

Here are a few from our trip last Feb.
The Volcano pool

View of GF from beach

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View of SM from the beach. This is way down the beach very close to the TTC

View of Poly from Boat Launch

walking along the beach

 

[suebedo]

A few more:
view from our room in Tokelou facing the quite pool.

Watching the Electric Water Pageant. It was VERY cold this week.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Suebedo, nice pics of the view from your Tokelau balcony! I am leaning toward requesting Tokelau for my upcoming stay in January.

 

[Jerry@dvcstore]

I Love the Poly. Great Pictures. I can't wait to see the new Property in Hawaii in 2012.

 

[leeann32]

Great pictures! I love the electric water parade

 

[Montana Minnies]

A few more:
view from our room in Tokelou facing the quite pool.

Watching the Electric Water Pageant. It was VERY cold this week.

We're leaving in about a week for our first stay at the Polynesian. How cold was it? That 3rd picture looks like the weather in Montana almost.

 

[suebedo]

We're leaving in about a week for our first stay at the Polynesian. How cold was it? That 3rd picture looks like the weather in Montana almost.

It was probably about 30 degrees in that pic. It was very cold fro most of the week. My poor DS had to wear his winter coat almost all week.

Here is a pic from Epcot one morning outside the Nemo ride.

It was Frozen solid. Very very cold.

 

[PolynesianLily]

 

[matthew_hull]

 

[Sawhiskey]

Are you talking about the criss cross boards? That is actually the Great Ceremonial House roof. The design for the GCH was inspired by the royal assembly lodges in Tahiti.

It does look like something is under construction but it is really a cool part of the architecture.

Ahh ook, sorry for taking so long to reply.. Thanks for answering that for me..

 

[kaffinito]

Very well; the wedding photos can wait another day ;-)

From the Aloha dinner show (closing number):

As always - LOVE your pics!

 

[Poppinsme]

Such wonderful pics!!!
I can't wait to be back at the Poly in 2010. Sigh.

 

[meloneyb21]

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[matthew_hull]

 

[barrbr]

Torch Lighting Ceremony

 

[barrbr]

Pics of the Poly Grounds

Tahiti Longhouse where our room was

 

[PhillipA82]

Just WOW

 

[eroller]

We just returned this evening from a few days at the Polynesian. While I've been to WDW about 30 times since I was a kid, this was my first time returning to the Poly since I was about 10 years old! That is roughly 30 years ago.

I'm happy to say the magic is still there, and honestly the resort is very much how I remember it. Yes there have been updates and changes, but essentially it is the same. I even remember some of the smells, especially in the Great Ceremonial House. This was all part of the charm for me.

We booked a Garden View, and I requested the Fiji Longhouse, 3rd Floor, overlooking the Marina. I received exactly what I asked for, and for my money this is the best Garden View in the house. I loved it, and loved being in Fiji. The Great Ceremonial House was almost next door, and we could enter through the side door by Captain Cooks. Very convenient. Our room was not quite ready when we arrived at 11am, so we had lunch at the Kona Cafe and by the time we finished, I had received a text with our room number and that it was ready. Perfect timing!

Our room was very clean and in very good condition. No complaints there. Soundproofing is excellent and everything worked well. We loved the beds as they were super comfortable and just the right firmness for me. No turndown service, and really for the prices that Disney charges all rooms should have this as a standard feature (without asking) as well as robes. I was surprised there was no guest survey at the end of our stay. Most hotels provide this feature so they can continuously improve and identify areas of opportunity. Mind you I really didn't have anything to suggest, but none the less by providing a survey it tells me they care.

It was a hectic visit, as we went to three parks in one day (Hollywood, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom) and they were VERY crowded. This was my first time at WDW over Christmas and it's the busiest I've ever seen it. We also checked out the Grand Floridian and Contemporary (I've stayed at both) and the Yacht Club (which I think I will stay at next time). I love Epcot and the World Showcase, so I think I will enjoy being so close at the Yacht Club. We don't have kids so being by the Magic Kingdom is not an issue. I must say though that the Poly really has a magical atmosphere, as you can often hear the parades at the MK and they pipe in the music for the fireworks at night. Watching the fireworks from the Poly Beach is truly the best vantage point.

Christmas dinner was at the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review which is very corny, but a lot of fun. I just saw the show in June, but I wanted to go back. It's kind of magical taking the boat over to Ft. Wilderness then returning by boat after dinner, just in time to see the fireworks and water show. Last night we dined at Bistro de Paris at Epcot and it was excellent. I highly recommend it for a wonderful night out, although it's not cheap so be warned!

All in all another great WDW visit. Everyone we encountered had a great attitude and especially the unique "Aloha Spirit" at the Polynesian.

I was surprised I took about 111 photos, mostly of the Polynesian. I hope you enjoy them. Attached is the link but here are a few to preview.

Happy Holidays!

Ernie

Pictures Link:
http://gallery.mac.com/ekroller#100517

 

[GovieMom]

Thanks for the wonderful review and pictures. We'll be checking into the Poly for the first time one week from today and can't wait!

 

[Stefy]

Lovely pictures, thank you for sharing

I am now in two minds as to whether we should put in a request for Fiji instead of Aotearoa.