The *ALL NEW* Polynesian Resort FAQ thread - *APRIL 2009*

[Tinkerbellie16]

I just got finished reading all the wonderful updates from everyone at the Poly right now. You've left a smile on my face thinking about that wonderful place. Have fun and enjoy!

 

[Sammy]

OMG.....the next 7 weeks will never pass quickly enough!!! After reading through this whole thread, I just can't wait for our first-ever Poly trip!!

 

[Lilmattie13]

It is so funny how we wait and wait for your vacation and suddenly its here and panic mode has arrived. I have two weeks to go and suddenly it doesnt seem like enough time to get the kids going to school, get everything in order for my Mom who's watching them, and pack etc.
Suddenly I have hit panic mode

 

[tarak]

It is so funny how we wait and wait for your vacation and suddenly its here and panic mode has arrived. I have two weeks to go and suddenly it doesnt seem like enough time to get the kids going to school, get everything in order for my Mom who's watching them, and pack etc.
Suddenly I have hit panic mode

I haven't gotten there yet, but imagine I will soon. The only "down" weekend we have between now and the week we leave is the one with only one birthday party to attend and I take the kids for haircuts and flu shots.

 

[mmmears]

Hi sounds great, cant wait to be there in two weeks. How do you listen to Hawaiin music in your room? Can I ask??

The rooms at the Poly have iHomes in them, so if you have an iPod, just put some Hawaiian music on it and plug it into the iHome on the nightstand -- it's that easy. We really enjoyed playing Hawaiian music in the room while we were there -- it really added to the theme!

It is so funny how we wait and wait for your vacation and suddenly its here and panic mode has arrived. I have two weeks to go and suddenly it doesnt seem like enough time to get the kids going to school, get everything in order for my Mom who's watching them, and pack etc.
Suddenly I have hit panic mode

I think we all feel that way right before we leave. I hope you get it all done and can relax a bit before your trip!

 

[Magical JenK]

Ok, got here yesterday & loving it! Faxed in request for Saoma volcano pool view, but got Tahiti castle view instead! What an amazing surprise! Haven't had time to explore the resort yet, but plan to tomorrow!!

 

[mmmears]

Ok, got here yesterday & loving it! Faxed in request for Saoma volcano pool view, but got Tahiti castle view instead! What an amazing surprise! Haven't had time to explore the resort yet, but plan to tomorrow!!

What a great surprise and what a beautiful view!!! Thanks for posting the photo -- it's so nice for those of us back home wishing we could be there right now!

 

[Stefy]

Ok, got here yesterday & loving it! Faxed in request for Saoma volcano pool view, but got Tahiti castle view instead! What an amazing surprise! Haven't had time to explore the resort yet, but plan to tomorrow!!

V cool and a lovely surprise

The rooms at the Poly have iHomes in them, so if you have an iPod, just put some Hawaiian music on it and plug it into the iHome on the nightstand -- it's that easy. We really enjoyed playing Hawaiian music in the room while we were there -- it really added to the theme!

I think we all feel that way right before we leave. I hope you get it all done and can relax a bit before your trip!

Do all Poly rooms have iHomes?

 

[wannago]

Hey everyone! I LOVE reading all of these trip reports! Thanks so much for them! We're going to be there in 3 days and I really wanted a Volcano Pool view, bottom level. Does anyone know what room to ask for? Also, are the bottom rooms very noisey (people stomping around) That will drive me insane! LOL! TIA! April

If you go to Tikiman's web site, it will help you find the best location.

 

[swald91]

Thanks! I figure since it's our first time at the Poly, we won't know any better & everything will be great regardless of me putting in a long house request. We're looking forward to it so much!!

Yes, all 3 are my babies. Howie, Doc & Vivian are their names. Wilson...such a cute name! I always say I could talk Disney or Bullies all day! I even have a website for them...yep, I'm that big of a bullynerd! hahaha

Can I check out your website??? Wilson is 5 and a half-I see how he has aged & I don't like it. We lost one just before Wilson his name was Oscar & he was AMAZING...it was bad breeeding-I contacted the breeder & he didn't want to know anything-all my vet wanted to know was if the litter had any problems he wanted to send him to another place but the poor baby would have a heat stroke everytime he went in the car.

 

[Kay7979]

We're back and had a great time. I wanted to post the "tree view" from our original room assignment so you can see what I meant about seeing nothing but branches! The upgrade to MK view was phenomenal.

 

[tarak]

Kay7979 - I definitely think you got a better view the second time around.

 

[tink_lover]

I can't believe that yesterday I was there at the Poly and today I'm back to fall weather and school starting! Sounds like a bunch of us there over the past week or so were magically upgraded! I'll post pics ASAP but we were also upgraded to MK view in Hawaii building. I need to see the pics also to remind myself of our wonderful vacation.

 

[maiapapaya]

We're back and had a great time. I wanted to post the "tree view" from our original room assignment so you can see what I meant about seeing nothing but branches! The upgrade to MK view was phenomenal.

I hope the tree room wasn't supposed to be MK view! That is a brutal view (even for GV I wouldn't have been too thrilled!)
Fantastic upgrade!

 

[Kay7979]

I hope the tree room wasn't supposed to be MK view! That is a brutal view (even for GV I wouldn't have been too thrilled!)
Fantastic upgrade!

No, The tree view was garden view. This room showed on the CM's computer as having a "pool view." You could glimpse a bit of the quiet pool through the leaves if you strain your eyes.

I think a few of us managed to get upgrades because Labor Day weekend and the surrounding time frame has been pretty slow, and there are empty rooms available.

DH and I had a really interesting conversation with one of the housekeeping staff, and she said July was unbelieveably slow, worse than after 911! She said it was slow right then when we were there, since many schools have already started, so Labor Day tends to be a good time to come to avoid crowds, plus this year its slower than normal thanks to the recession.

 

[maiapapaya]

No, The tree view was garden view. This room showed on the CM's computer as having a "pool view." You could glimpse a bit of the quiet pool through the leaves if you strain your eyes.

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A few pages back another poster talked about having a MK view room that had a big tree blocking their view - I had you confused with her. (I just checked - Debbie was the OP). Still, that was a crappy GV, never mind sayng it had a view of the pool! Glad you got such a great upgrade!

 

[MissDisney121]

Kay 7979 that upgraded view is amazing. That must have been a great start to your trip.

 

[MissDisney121]

The rooms at the Poly have iHomes in them, so if you have an iPod, just put some Hawaiian music on it and plug it into the iHome on the nightstand -- it's that easy. We really enjoyed playing Hawaiian music in the room while we were there -- it really added to the theme!



I think we all feel that way right before we leave. I hope you get it all done and can relax a bit before your trip!

Really? They have iHomes in them. That is so cool. I can't wait to blast disney music while we are getting ready for days in the parks.

 

[swald91]

Kay7979-I like the tree view!!! I am so in love with the lush greenery there at the Poly so I would be thrilled with a tree as a view!! My husband would much rather have the MK view-our view was garden CL & we opened our patio door to see bushes & a tree-I was pleased! Can't believe our trip is over-now have to start planning the next!!!

 

[PuckHeadBill]

That is a brutal view (even for GV I wouldn't have been too thrilled!)

GV = Garden View. How would you say that the picture Kay7979 posted is anything OTHER than a garden view? Last time I checked, trees were considered part of a garden.