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

[Pugsly]

Thanks TJM - hoping I can hold out until we're on the plane -- but if he's insistent on putting his own ME tags on his luggage, I'll be found out!

PolyAddict - Will you be sporting a LGMH? (I wasn't planning to - but may throw something on our window or door.) I am blonde, fair-skinned, DS (21) has dark brown hair. If you see us, please say hello!

 

[PolyAddict]

Thanks TJM - hoping I can hold out until we're on the plane -- but if he's insistent on putting his own ME tags on his luggage, I'll be found out!

PolyAddict - Will you be sporting a LGMH? (I wasn't planning to - but may throw something on our window or door.) I am blonde, fair-skinned, DS (21) has dark brown hair. If you see us, please say hello!

I probably won't have time to go grab one or figure out a creative way to display it.I am creatively challenged. I will have a yellow greenish LLBean sling bag and DH and 3 kids in tow. We are arriving Monday the 1st around 12:30-1pm. What about you guys?

 

[Pugsly]

I probably won't have time to go grab one or figure out a creative way to display it.I am creatively challenged. I will have a yellow greenish LLBean sling bag and DH and 3 kids in tow. We are arriving Monday the 1st around 12:30-1pm. What about you guys?

We arrive Sunday, 5/31, I'm guessing around 1:30 (after ME dropoff). I'll have a small-ish multi-colored (mostly turqoise) Vera Bradley messenger bag. I'll keep an eye out for you!

 

[ksjayhawkfan]

For anyone recently back...did you happen to have a bounceback offer? I want to try and convince my DH that we really neeed to go back at the end of the year...

Oh and 4 DAYS to go!!!

 

[carlnix30]

For anyone recently back...did you happen to have a bounceback offer? I want to try and convince my DH that we really neeed to go back at the end of the year...

Oh and 4 DAYS to go!!!

Yes we have a bounce back it is 30% rack rate deluxe or 40% off deluxe villa 5/31- 6/6,8/23-11/23,11/29-12/5 for villas and resorts 5/31-6/6 8/23-11/23 11/29-12/5 12/13-12/24

 

[Little Bit]

I decided to jump in this thread! I just made our final payment and I am so excited to stay at the Poly! We are going 6/22 for 10 nights. It can't come soon enough! I am loving all the pictures - it helps pass the time

You'll be arriving the same day we leave We get there one month from today!

 

[MickeyT]

Yes we have a bounce back it is 30% rack rate deluxe or 40% off deluxe villa 5/31- 6/6,8/23-11/23,11/29-12/5 for villas and resorts 5/31-6/6 8/23-11/23 11/29-12/5 12/13-12/24

Remember when deals were few and far between. Now they just keep on rolling!

 

[cmac609]

Hi,

I haven't been on this board since my visit last July to the Poly but so glad to be back......

We are staying in the conceign level for the 1st time and wanted to see if anybody has the phone number and email address so I can have them schedule some dining reservations. Thanks in advance.

 

[simplymama]

I asked this on the main page, but I'll ask here too. Is it possible to get Club Level rooms on the main floor. I know there's no guarantee to which floor you get, but I wanted to request ground floor.

But now I've found a possible deal to get Club Level rooms, but I really want to try for that ground floor room.

Also does anybody know if you book through an outside travel site if there is any way to make requests like ground floor or connecting rooms? Is there anyway to talk to Disney about your reservation, if it's made through a travel site?

 

[SharonLowe]

Hi,

I haven't been on this board since my visit last July to the Poly but so glad to be back......

We are staying in the conceign level for the 1st time and wanted to see if anybody has the phone number and email address so I can have them schedule some dining reservations. Thanks in advance.

Polynesian.Itinerary.Planning@disneyworld.com

Good luck!

 

[SharonLowe]

I asked this on the main page, but I'll ask here too. Is it possible to get Club Level rooms on the main floor. I know there's no guarantee to which floor you get, but I wanted to request ground floor.

But now I've found a possible deal to get Club Level rooms, but I really want to try for that ground floor room.

Also does anybody know if you book through an outside travel site if there is any way to make requests like ground floor or connecting rooms? Is there anyway to talk to Disney about your reservation, if it's made through a travel site?

Club level rooms are all in the Hawaii building. They have ground floor rooms and yes, you can request (but no guarantee). Ask your TA to request and then when you get in contact with the IPO, put in the request with them.

 

[simplymama]

Club level rooms are all in the Hawaii building. They have ground floor rooms and yes, you can request (but no guarantee). Ask your TA to request and then when you get in contact with the IPO, put in the request with them.

Thank you. What is IPO? Thanks Oh and go you think it's worth making the change if you can get it for just a few dollars more? Like $50.00 for our whole week.

 

[SharonLowe]

Thank you. What is IPO? Thanks Oh and go you think it's worth making the change if you can get it for just a few dollars more? Like $50.00 for our whole week.

Itinerary Planning Office

Yes, definitely - you will get an ample continental breakfast in the am, snacks during the day, and nice food in the evening along with wine and beer. Later in the evening, they have "desserts" and cordials. You can also get large bottles of water to take to your room which saves on having to buy as much water and if you are like us, lets you fill your reusable bottles so we don't create more waste.

Also, they sometimes have better luck getting reservations than doing it yourself.

 

[iloveeeyore]

I'm official joining the Poly FAQ club. Hurray!!! We just made the decision that the big celebration trip in 2010 will definitely be at the Poly!!

I have a few questions (thought I knew just about everything about the Poly, but now I'm thinking...)

1) We were spoiled by the hot tub at the WL on our last trip but the Poly doesn't have one (that's the only bad thing about the Poly)...are we allowed to use the hot tubs at the GF? We wouldn't mind the scenic walk over there if it's not frowned upon (hopefully not the same as the forbidden p-h'ing).

2) As of now, we're planning on staying GV (unless something unforeseen changes our fortune). What's the best place(s) to find photos of various GV views, so we can make a list of what to request?

Thanks, everyone. I've loved reading this thread...it only took about a week!

 

[NJBILL]

1) We were spoiled by the hot tub at the WL on our last trip but the Poly doesn't have one (that's the only bad thing about the Poly)...are we allowed to use the hot tubs at the GF? We wouldn't mind the scenic walk over there if it's not frowned upon (hopefully not the same as the forbidden p-h'ing).

!

I belive you can use the hot tub inside the health club at GF but not the hot tubs at the pool...I too like hot tubs, but won't be sitting in one at Poly.

 

[iloveeeyore]

I belive you can use the hot tub inside the health club at GF but not the hot tubs at the pool...I too like hot tubs, but won't be sitting in one at Poly.

Thanks, NJBILL. Is the hot tub inside the health club for men and women together or are there separate ones? DH and I want to hot-tub together!

 

[NJBILL]

Thanks, NJBILL. Is the hot tub inside the health club for men and women together or are there separate ones? DH and I want to hot-tub together!

Not sure. That was the answer I was given when I asked..Maybe someone else has the answer.

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

Yes we have a bounce back it is 30% rack rate deluxe or 40% off deluxe villa 5/31- 6/6,8/23-11/23,11/29-12/5 for villas and resorts 5/31-6/6 8/23-11/23 11/29-12/5 12/13-12/24

I just got back from the Poly 2 weeks ago and I was pretty bummed that I didn't get a bounceback offer (nothing in the room). But I'm holding out hope because someone on this thread mentioned that they got theirs 3 weeks after they returned. So I was wondering, when did you get your bounceback offer?

 

[johnsonet]

Thanks, NJBILL. Is the hot tub inside the health club for men and women together or are there separate ones? DH and I want to hot-tub together!

The whirpool tubs are within the lounge/locker rooms of the GF Spa (also a small steam room and a small sauna.) They are separate. There is one in the Ladies' Lounge and (I assume) one in the Men's...

 

[mmmears]

I just got back from the Poly 2 weeks ago and I was pretty bummed that I didn't get a bounceback offer (nothing in the room). But I'm holding out hope because someone on this thread mentioned that they got theirs 3 weeks after they returned. So I was wondering, when did you get your bounceback offer?

That is interesting -- we only had the little watch-shaped advertisement for the bounceback in our rooms (at both resorts) -- we didn't get anything after we returned.