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Hi everyone! We've returned and readjusted to life after Disney. We had a great, albeit soggy week. Here's our thoughts on our Polynesian stay. To give some background....we love this resort. This is our 4th stay here. I feel lucky
We checked in about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday the 28th. It was quite busy with several families waiting to be checked in. They were handing out leis like crazy! Valet took our luggage from the towncar. The line moved o.k. It did take some time--maybe 30 minutes?--to be fully checked in, including waiting in line and having my turn...not too bad given the crowd.
We got lucky with our room. Each time we've stayed here, I've made a building request. That's usually it. Just the building, not floor, or room number, or view or anything. I finally got what I requested this trip! Samoa-ground floor (I would have liked a balcony, but I'm not complaining!), room 1612. We were facing the quiet pool on the end nearest to Hawaii building. Some people would have been furious with our "view." We had large vegetation right outside our lanai, completely obstructing our view--and we loved that! Much more private,especially for a ground floor! I feel very grateful that we got our request this weekend especially because the guy who checked us in said they were sold out for that Saturday night!
Our room was clean. It wasn't perfect, but we don't expect perfection. There were some stains on the carpet and some dings on the walls, but the bedding was clean and the bathroom was clean. We called for a fridge and it was brought over within an hour. Mousekeeping was great, I thought. They did a good job vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom. I do leave a daily tip. No towel animals, but again, I've never gotten them and I don't expect them.
You can definately tell the rooms are "tired." I'm glad to know the remodel is taking place. I think the dings and stains didn't bother me so much because they will be going away!
Yes, the pool was crowded! In spite of the crowds, everyone was pretty friendly to eachother. The crowds left after Memorial weekend and we didn't have any trouble finding a chair after that.
Here's my disappointment: We couldn't hear the Polynesian music this trip. They usually pipe it on the walkways and the pool area. The music was on, but you could only hear it if you squatted down by the speaker. What a bummer! I was also bummed that they DON'T have music out for Wishes. Again, it's there--only at the volcano pool area--and only if you are willing to squat the whole time by the speaker so you can hear it! Lots of people commented on this.
One more note: it rained on our trip. We don't mind it at all. We put on ponchos and away we went. I had to cancel a Family Magic tour because of the rain so I was up by the guest relations in the lobby. The CM were not very friendly. They were fine to me, but other people were nervous about the rain and were asking what I thought were normal questions, especially if this is your first trip. A guy, clearly a midlle aged dad, came up the CM next to mine and asked which park would be best to go to during the rain. The CM began a monotonous monologue to this guy..."it DOES rain at Disney, sir. The attractions will still be running..." You could tell the dad was confused because that wasn't his question. The CM clearly thought the dad was coming to complain about the rain.
I saw this happen to several people while I was waiting to confirm my cancellation.
My last diappointment: I didn't see any DISers! Too much lime green everywhere! I did have a lime green bandana attached to me or my stroller at all times. Bummer! I know at least 2 other DIS families were at the Poly the same time as we were. I was on the lookout, but it was pretty hard given the popularity of lime this season!
Overall, great resort still. O'Hanas didn't disappoint. I finally had Tonga toast. Yum! Not what I had pictured, but very good! Loved Boutiki shop! The lady in the Wyland gallery said they were moving this week, so I'd expect that the gallery has moved. They haven't started Captain Cook's expansion, yet. I'm glad it wasn't going on during our stay! (but it soooo needs to be done!)
No weird smells, except from my DH and 3 boys!
Any questions????
Hi everyone! We've returned and readjusted to life after Disney. We had a great, albeit soggy week. Here's our thoughts on our Polynesian stay. To give some background....we love this resort. This is our 4th stay here. I feel lucky
We checked in about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday the 28th. It was quite busy with several families waiting to be checked in. They were handing out leis like crazy! Valet took our luggage from the towncar. The line moved o.k. It did take some time--maybe 30 minutes?--to be fully checked in, including waiting in line and having my turn...not too bad given the crowd.
We got lucky with our room. Each time we've stayed here, I've made a building request. That's usually it. Just the building, not floor, or room number, or view or anything. I finally got what I requested this trip! Samoa-ground floor (I would have liked a balcony, but I'm not complaining!), room 1612. We were facing the quiet pool on the end nearest to Hawaii building. Some people would have been furious with our "view." We had large vegetation right outside our lanai, completely obstructing our view--and we loved that! Much more private,especially for a ground floor! I feel very grateful that we got our request this weekend especially because the guy who checked us in said they were sold out for that Saturday night!
Our room was clean. It wasn't perfect, but we don't expect perfection. There were some stains on the carpet and some dings on the walls, but the bedding was clean and the bathroom was clean. We called for a fridge and it was brought over within an hour. Mousekeeping was great, I thought. They did a good job vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom. I do leave a daily tip. No towel animals, but again, I've never gotten them and I don't expect them.
You can definately tell the rooms are "tired." I'm glad to know the remodel is taking place. I think the dings and stains didn't bother me so much because they will be going away!
Yes, the pool was crowded! In spite of the crowds, everyone was pretty friendly to eachother. The crowds left after Memorial weekend and we didn't have any trouble finding a chair after that.
Here's my disappointment: We couldn't hear the Polynesian music this trip. They usually pipe it on the walkways and the pool area. The music was on, but you could only hear it if you squatted down by the speaker. What a bummer! I was also bummed that they DON'T have music out for Wishes. Again, it's there--only at the volcano pool area--and only if you are willing to squat the whole time by the speaker so you can hear it! Lots of people commented on this.
One more note: it rained on our trip. We don't mind it at all. We put on ponchos and away we went. I had to cancel a Family Magic tour because of the rain so I was up by the guest relations in the lobby. The CM were not very friendly. They were fine to me, but other people were nervous about the rain and were asking what I thought were normal questions, especially if this is your first trip. A guy, clearly a midlle aged dad, came up the CM next to mine and asked which park would be best to go to during the rain. The CM began a monotonous monologue to this guy..."it DOES rain at Disney, sir. The attractions will still be running..." You could tell the dad was confused because that wasn't his question. The CM clearly thought the dad was coming to complain about the rain.
I saw this happen to several people while I was waiting to confirm my cancellation.
My last diappointment: I didn't see any DISers! Too much lime green everywhere! I did have a lime green bandana attached to me or my stroller at all times. Bummer! I know at least 2 other DIS families were at the Poly the same time as we were. I was on the lookout, but it was pretty hard given the popularity of lime this season!
Overall, great resort still. O'Hanas didn't disappoint. I finally had Tonga toast. Yum! Not what I had pictured, but very good! Loved Boutiki shop! The lady in the Wyland gallery said they were moving this week, so I'd expect that the gallery has moved. They haven't started Captain Cook's expansion, yet. I'm glad it wasn't going on during our stay! (but it soooo needs to be done!)
No weird smells, except from my DH and 3 boys!
Any questions????
