Polynesian Resort Report 7/25-8/3/05

[scanne]

We got back yesterday from 10 days at the Polynesian resort. Overall, I give my stay at 9 out of 10. The new room design will certainly up it to a 10+!

I love everything about this resort! The room size was great with two little ones. We were given connecting rooms (a door inside that leads directly into another room). My parents were in the next room 1904 and we were in 1903. Having the connecting rooms made it feel like we were in a suite. We were in Tokelau. I like this location a bit better than Tahiti (where we stayed in 2001). We were on the 1st floor and our rooms were ready when we checked in at 10:30am. We were able to sit on the patio in the mornings and watch the ducks - my 3 year old DS loved this! We were a short walk anywhere! DH and I watched the fireworks from Sunset Point on my birthday - so romantic! We were only about a 2.5 minute walk to the GCH and a 5 minute walk to the TTC. Captain Cook's was ok - it really needs to be expanded, but it wasn't awful. The food was good there - mostly ate breakfast and lunch there. CM's were friendly. We got leis upon check in and the CM who checked us in was very nice. She was "earning her ears" and did a great job! I love the new Boutiki. I was upset that they were out of Polynesian magnets - I collect magnets from all my Disney trips. I'm going to call WDW Merchandise in a couple of weeks to see if I can have one mailed to me.

We ate at 'Ohana and Kona. Both were awesome! DH and I have gotten to know Aida, the pastry chef at Kona, over the years and she was working the night we ate there. She sent us over two KoKo puffs for our anniversary. She remembered how much I love KoKo puffs, and they're not on the menu anymore, but she was able to cast some Disney magic on us!

We did have one incident with housekeeping. Our mousekeeper accidentally knocked my DH's electric razor off the charger and it broke. They were so nice about it. They replaced the razor the same day. They replaced it with a rotary, which DH doesn't use, so we told them and they apologized again and gave us a $72.00 credit for the razor.

I can't wait until the new room designs are complete. Then I know I won't want to stay anywhere else. There is nothing like the ambiance at the Polynesian! And the location is #1, plus the pure Disney feeling you get being there. I love it!!!

I have decided, though, that the next time I stay there, I'm going to book a LV and hopefully a CLV. I've already started saving my $$$.

Anyway, if you're going to the Polynesian soon, enjoy! Aloha!!!

 

[Forever a Princess]

Thanks for your post! Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Poly.

Hopefully oneday we'll get to stay at the Poly.

 

[WDW1st-timers]

Wow...it sounds like your family really had a good time staying there. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Also excellent report!

 

[MINNIEBOWSER]

I enjoyed your report. I will be there in two months. I also love Kona Cafe. I am surprised to hear that they do not have the Koko Puffs anymore. I thought alot of people loved those. Did they replace them with something just as good.. do you know? I am sure they must have of, everything there is good. I am also glad to hear Captain Cooks is good for breakfast because I will be eating there a few mornings. Thanks!

 

[eclectics]

Thanks so much for your report! I'll be there next month and can't wait! Did you happen to notice any construction work, and if so, where was the location and was it intrusive at all? Thanks

 

[MOMOFMNM]

thank you!! we will be there shortly!! and can not wait for the Poly we have requested Tokelau as well bottom floor!! Glad u had a great trip, aloha to you too

 

[Aalore]

Sounds like you had a great time at the Poly! Thanks for keeping us up to date with with report!

 

[magicmouse2]

Awesome I love the Poly and cant wait to stay there soon

 

[scanne]

eclectics,

I didn't notice any construction, but I think they were working on Rapa Nui or Niue. Nothing instrusive at all. Still very peaceful and tropical. I wish I was still there!

Aloha! Enjoy your trip!!!

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Thanks for the report!! I get even more excited for our trip when I read reports like yours!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[alohaguy]

scanne,

glad you had a great trip - welcome back

did you notice any work being done in the GCH?

 

[wdwfan]

It sounds like you had a fabulous time! Thanks for the report. I enjoyed reading it.

 

[vicceja]

Hi!

It really sounds like you had a fantastic time. We are already planning our second trip for December 8-12 and we're planning to stay at the Polynesian this time. We can't wait!

Ely

 

[slk537]

So nice to hear such a great report! We just switched our September trip from WL to the Polynesian and can't wait!

 

[DeborahB]

Aloha! Welcome back! I enjoyed your report and glad your family had a wonderful time. The Polynesian has such ambiance.
Every time we return from WDW, I'm always looking forward to planning the next trip bigger and better.

Debbie

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Glad you had a great time, and thanks for the report.

The Poly....my first and still my favorite!

 

[Davefrompgh]

Wow..sounds like you had a great time...we, too have requested Tokelau (sp?) and we cant wait...we are staying at Pop for 3 nights and then off to Poly for 5 nights...we have not told the kids and they only think we are staying at Pop....this is only their 2nd visit to WDW...I cant wait for the surprise.....

We also have requested 1st floor...did you have a garden view.....if so, what did you see?

Thanks and welcome home !!

 

[Poppinsme]

Very nice report. I cant wait to go in November. Yeehaw!!!!

 

[san4u2]

Thanks for the report we leave in 12 days we have always loved the Poly but were getting a bit nervous with all the talk about construction. I feel better now.

in the teens and dancing

 

[PamNC]

I'm ready to go. You just sold us on the Poly. We love going to WDW and have stayed twice at the Poly. This past trip in July We stayed at BC. Now we're ready for the Poly baby....WOooHhooo.