Polynesian Owners Thread/FAQ

[koncra]

Any word on the status of Murphy beds in all the rooms yet? We have a stay in May and definitely need the Murphy bed. Can you put Murphy bed down as a first request?

Not sure if they’ve been fully put in but we stayed in Moorea in December in 2 separate studios(weird split stay) and both had the Murphy bed. If they are going building by building I’d say request Moorea.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Any word on the status of Murphy beds in all the rooms yet? We have a stay in May and definitely need the Murphy bed. Can you put Murphy bed down as a first request?

The reports of rooms having no murphy bed seem to have disappeared so best guess is that they've gotten them all in.

 

[cellomom]

FYI-

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[Spinster Travel]

Looks like we have another refurb!
https://dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/5316-kona-cafe-closing-in-august-2022-for-refurbishment

 

[HairyChest]

Looks like we have another refurb!
https://dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/5316-kona-cafe-closing-in-august-2022-for-refurbishment

Thats great! I think Kona needs a big redo. In looks AND menu. It’s too”cafe” which is fine if it actually had another restaurant that wasn’t just an all you can eat.

 

[TinkB278]

Thats great! I think Kona needs a big redo. In looks AND menu. It’s too”cafe” which is fine if it actually had another restaurant that wasn’t just an all you can eat.

I agree the menu needs an overhaul but I hope if they do that they leave the bread pudding!!

 

[Spinster Travel]

Thats great! I think Kona needs a big redo. In looks AND menu. It’s too”cafe” which is fine if it actually had another restaurant that wasn’t just an all you can eat.

Couldn't agree more with a menu overhaul - although I'd like to keep the Tonga Toast (even if it is more expensive than I could get down at Captain Cooks) and the Mimosa flight. Otherwise, it's just not that exciting.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Are the dvc studio mini refrigerators the same as the other studios? My wife is telling me it may be just a cooler and won't keep milk and such cold enough???? A little help here...thanks.

 

[Spinster Travel]

Are the dvc studio mini refrigerators the same as the other studios? My wife is telling me it may be just a cooler and won't keep milk and such cold enough???? A little help here...thanks.

It's a standard mini fridge in the Studio. Kept our drinks plenty cold. There is not a freezer compartment, so I wouldn't bring anything needing to be frozen, but I can attest that we kept wine, water, leftovers etc. in ours all week and were just fine.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Thanks for the quick reply...no problem with a gallon of milk and some half/half plus a few water....right? Thanks again.

 

[ltalley1]

Thanks for the quick reply...no problem with a gallon of milk and some half/half plus a few water....right? Thanks again.

I can also confirm- the DVC Studios have a normal mini frig that is as cold as any regular refrigerator. The confusion comes from the hotel side- which I believe got the coolers on their refurb.

 

[Fangorn]

I can also confirm- the DVC Studios have a normal mini frig that is as cold as any regular refrigerator. The confusion comes from the hotel side- which I believe got the coolers on their refurb.

One caveat here: the new studios at GF (the ones converted from a hotel building), only have a beverage cooler - not an actual refrigerator. Those will keep drinks cool, but won't keep milk at a safe temp for very long

Steve

 

[TinkB278]

Thanks for the quick reply...no problem with a gallon of milk and some half/half plus a few water....right? Thanks again.

When we stayed there last month it was a beverage cooler. There was no temperature dial and no little freezer compartment. Our drinks were cool but not cold. I would not put dairy in one of the pvb fridges personally.

 

[Spinster Travel]

Thanks for the quick reply...no problem with a gallon of milk and some half/half plus a few water....right? Thanks again.

I'd say you'd be fine, I'm just trying to picture if the shelves are the right size for a gallon size milk; might play it safe and get a half-gallon size-wise. We kept creamer, quiche (from Les Halles in the France pavillion) and cream cheese just fine.

 

[LadybugsMum]

I can also confirm- the DVC Studios have a normal mini frig that is as cold as any regular refrigerator. The confusion comes from the hotel side- which I believe got the coolers on their refurb.

When we were there in Feb, our room had a beverage cooler not a mini fridge. I’m guessing the fridge broke and was replaced by the cooler.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Man o man.....what were they thinking if it can't keep dairy cold.....sounds kinda stupid to cut that corner......keep the replies coming...we often enjoy in room coffee. Ugggg.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

When we stayed there last month it was a beverage cooler. There was no temperature dial and no little freezer compartment. Our drinks were cool but not cold. I would not put dairy in one of the pvb fridges personally.

Were you guys in a dvc studio?

 

[DISNEY FIX]

I'd say you'd be fine, I'm just trying to picture if the shelves are the right size for a gallon size milk; might play it safe and get a half-gallon size-wise. We kept creamer, quiche (from Les Halles in the France pavillion) and cream cheese just fine.

Ty. We gonna risk the botchalism!!!!(Sp?) hahahaha

 

[TinkB278]

Were you guys in a dvc studio?

Yes we were.

 

[Jules123]

We were in a DVC studio 2 weeks ago in Tokelau. We had a refrigerator and we kept a 1/2 gallon milk in there along with several can drinks.