poly--to be or not to be?

[Greysword]

A couple follow-up comments as a general reply to my previous statement.

First, if you want to find out why non-DVC guests of the Poly will be concerned about a DVC wing within their resort, then pop over to the Resorts board and see for yourself. Posting the question in a separate thread will get you the answers you seek . In contrast, asking on here will simply lead to speculative answers.

Second, while I agree that Disney is likely to forage ahead with a DVC section of the Polynesian Resort, and I generally agree about the entitlement thought process against change, I wholeheartedly believe if the Poly faithful really wanted it to stop, they could make it happen, especially if the collection of WDW deluxe resort guests whom do not like a DVC in their hotel band together in a joint collective voice. In support of the argument, I offer two words: New Coke.

 

[Sammie]

I am just not sure that the over-crowding logic really hold water...

Using recent examples. In some situations, like BLT, where there were a large number of additional rooms added, beyond what were replaced in the old North wing, or at VGF where it is just simply additional rooms being added, I agree about the stress on some the the facilities, however BLT did add it's own pool to help relieve the main Contemporary pool.

However at AKL Jambo House where rooms were converted, there are potentially less guests using the facilities after the conversion than before. ie a DVC two bedroom converted three hotel rooms which could have potentially slept 12 people into a villa that sleeps 9 max and adds a kitchen which should theoretically offload from the restaurants.

The current rumours for the Poly are that at least one existing building will be taken down and replaced by "something" which I can't imagine would be a high rise BLT style of building, I am thinking more of a mid rise 4-6 floor structure that would blend in more architecturally with the existing resort. So this would be a room replacement with potentially more rooms total than are being replaced, however, the rooms would be lower capacity so overall number of guests should not increase dramatically. If new buildings are "added" it would stand to reason that an additional pool will be added as well.

The biggest problems that I see with the Poly are the transportation and parking issues. Any increase in the number of guests could potentially stress the boats and monorail, and any loss of parking to the new construction would be bad as I just don't see any parking that could be added unless they take a corner of the main MK lot and that could be long walk from the resort.

I know the perception of DVC is that it over crowds everything, but I think Disney is smart enough to plan for any over crowding that might occur.

What planning did they do when they added VWL and BCV to existing resorts and did not take down any existing buildings. The only thing was two pools. Later on due to huge guest complaints they added that small selection of counter service food at the Beach Club.

Even if they do take down some buildings at the Polynesian, I think the occupancy levels will increase due to the addition of the two bedroom units. We would have to wait for final plans to know for sure.

I am all for it, just sharing what I have read on the Resort forum for the dislike. It won't make any difference, DVC will be build it.

 

[dizfan]

If Poly DVC is built, I hope Disney changes to give Poly dedicated buses.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Are they giving GF dedicated buses?