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

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

How long will it take to get from the Poly to MK? Is best way (trying to get there for rope drop) by monorail or by boat?

How about Animal Kingdom? Best route and how long? THANKS!!

When my family and I stayed at the Polynesian we took the Resort Monorail when going to the Magic Kingdom and found it takes around 5 - 10 minutes because it also stops at the Grand Floridian before arriving. So I can not comment about how long it takes by boat.

As for the Animal Kingdom I would say it takes about 25 - 30 minutes, because you factor in how far away it is and because the bus will make a stop at the Contemporary before arriving.

 

[johnsonet]

How long will it take to get from the Poly to MK? Is best way (trying to get there for rope drop) by monorail or by boat?

How about Animal Kingdom? Best route and how long? THANKS!!

I agree with CR Resort Fan to count on 5-10 minutes, just b/c you'll usually have to wait for the monorail to arrive. But I wanted to add, b/c I timed it when we were there in March! - that from Poly to GF took LESS than a min. and a half and we were at MK in just under 5 min. TOTAL. Pretty sweet

 

[cosmicrays]

Hi I am a poly newbie and have never stayed there. I am thinking of booking a week with base dining on the club level. I have checked out the Tikiman site and was looking for some advice from all you regaulars.

Thanks

 

[BreezysMom]

Wow! Huntconn...how exciting that your trip is just about here! We will await a full trip report!

I really miss the good old days of the 180 mark for the calender and dining reservations...it helped "break up" the waiting and planning IMO! The waiting seems endless now! Really? What else am I supposed to do on a rainy day off from work if I can't plan my trip? I guess I'll go clean and do laundry.

Happy Tuesday!

 

[lov2b@disney]

Woo hoo! Only 5 days 'till we leave for the Poly!
...sorry, couldn't contain myself and I knew you guys would understand

3 days for us! Cant wait!

 

[summersalt]

I'd loved to be setting in the Tambu Lounge right now. Listening to the music and smelling that lovely Poly smell. I need to start planning another trip!

To all you folks getting ready to leave: Have a wonderful trip!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

 

[CarolinaBlue]

In just 2 months, we'll be checking in at the Poly for the very first time!!!!

 

[dmil]

We are staying Aug 9 to 16th. Called this morning to change my 'Ohana AR 8:55. I got an 5:05. I've tried to change it for the past month but no luck. Today is going to be a great day I can feel it.

 

[taylor3297]

Wow! Huntconn...how exciting that your trip is just about here! We will await a full trip report!

I really miss the good old days of the 180 mark for the calender and dining reservations...it helped "break up" the waiting and planning IMO! The waiting seems endless now! Really? What else am I supposed to do on a rainy day off from work if I can't plan my trip? I guess I'll go clean and do laundry.

Happy Tuesday!

I agree with you. The 180 mark made it seem closer. I have to wait until Sept. 6, 2010 for my ADR's.

OOPS, you just reminded me, I have clothes that need to go in the dryer.

 

[Melody L]

Hey Melody - it's our first time at the Poly & club as well. Have a magical trip!

Hey Kim

Wow! We're both from Maryland too! Have a great trip! Looks like you'll be there a bit before me.

 

[Tess]

I'd loved to be setting in the Tambu Lounge right now. Listening to the music and smelling that lovely Poly smell. I need to start planning another trip!

To all you folks getting ready to leave: Have a wonderful trip!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

While I agree with your sentiment, wasn't it a little early in the a.m. to be dreaming of the Tambu? Not that I'm opposed to an a.m. bloody mary on occasion. . .

I hear ya' though--wish we were going soon. . .

 

[SeaSpray]

I'd loved to be setting in the Tambu Lounge right now. Listening to the music and smelling that lovely Poly smell. I need to start planning another trip!

To all you folks getting ready to leave: Have a wonderful trip!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I just was coming here to post this same exact thing!!!

While I agree with your sentiment, wasn't it a little early in the a.m. to be dreaming of the Tambu? Not that I'm opposed to an a.m. bloody mary on occasion. . .

I hear ya' though--wish we were going soon. . .

Make mine a Mimosa!!

EDITED TO ADD: TESS! I love "Polynesian Pout 2009"!! Brought a smile to my Polynesian-deprived soul!!! I hope you guys had a wonderful time!!





I'm really home-sick lately!! I thought I could go without a trip to WDW for a long time (last trip was May 2008 - no current trips planned!) because we have a Royal Caribbean Cruise in April 2010 and then a 2-week Disney Cruise in September 2010. But... the thing is... as much as we LOVE cruising, it's not the same as going "home" to WDW. Just got a pin-code email yesterday (NEVER thought I'd get one of those! LOL) with some fairly excellent rates for September... Just trying to figure out if we can squeeze in a short trip this fall... Darn DS18 starting college this fall and those college bills! LOL

 

[Kteacher]

I'm heading to the Poly soon, and I'm already thinking about in the CL-I love the fruit punch they have out in the evening

 

[Aliceacc]

We're getting close to our 45 day mark.. I think I'll hit AAA today and pay off our trip!!!

 

[Tess]

I just was coming here to post this same exact thing!!!



Make mine a Mimosa!!

EDITED TO ADD: TESS! I love "Polynesian Pout 2009"!! Brought a smile to my Polynesian-deprived soul!!! I hope you guys had a wonderful time!!





I'm really home-sick lately!! I thought I could go without a trip to WDW for a long time (last trip was May 2008 - no current trips planned!) because we have a Royal Caribbean Cruise in April 2010 and then a 2-week Disney Cruise in September 2010. But... the thing is... as much as we LOVE cruising, it's not the same as going "home" to WDW. Just got a pin-code email yesterday (NEVER thought I'd get one of those! LOL) with some fairly excellent rates for September... Just trying to figure out if we can squeeze in a short trip this fall... Darn DS18 starting college this fall and those college bills! LOL

Thanks Terry! We had fun with that Pout picture. I have received two of those passholder 40% discounts this year--a first and second ever! I hear ya' though--the college bill thing does put a damper on Disney traveling!

We are headed back in September though for an adults only visit and using one of those 40% discounts! After that, I'm not sure if we will be back for a while.

Good seeing you and hope you feel better.

 

[crcurton]

Just can't sleep, it's getting soooo close!!! Anyone else checking in at the Poly this weekend club-level???

 

[huntconn]

We'll be leaving for FLA in a couple of days but won't be checking into the Poly CL until 06/24. We drive down to FLA and spend a couple of days before and after Disney with my Mom and Dad in The Villages. I guess that makes my countdown a little bit inaccurate but I consider us on vacation as soon as the Family Truckster rolls out of the driveway (and yes, I did order it in the Metallic Pea!)

 

[PolyAddict]

We'll be leaving for FLA in a couple of days but won't be checking into the Poly CL until 06/24. We drive down to FLA and spend a couple of days before and after Disney with my Mom and Dad in The Villages. I guess that makes my countdown a little bit inaccurate but I consider us on vacation as soon as the Family Truckster rolls out of the driveway (and yes, I did order it in the Metallic Pea!)

Thanks for the laugh.

DH calls me Clark Griswold everytime we leave for WDW.

 

[MsStinkerBelle]

I am bouncing off the walls since we'll be at WDW in a little over 36 hours and will be dining at the Poly on Friday night (Kona Cafe). Confirmed with my Aunt last night that she and my uncle and my cousin will be joining us for dinner at 'Ohana on Sunday for Father's Day!

I guess that makes my countdown a little bit inaccurate but I consider us on vacation as soon as the Family Truckster rolls out of the driveway (and yes, I did order it in the Metallic Pea!)

I am still about the 'Family Truckster'. That's what I call my SUV. I told DD this morning as soon as school lets out tomorrow we're all piling in the Family Truckster to drive down to the airport.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[huntconn]

I am still about the 'Family Truckster'. That's what I call my SUV. I told DD this morning as soon as school lets out tomorrow we're all piling in the Family Truckster to drive down to the airport.

Enjoy your trip!

Thanks MsStinkerBelle. I think all of us Dis'ers have a bit of Clark Griswold in 'em , don't you think? I'll tell you, I think my favorite scene in Vacation is when the family is driving and they start singing the Wally World National Anthem. Clark is getting choked up, Ellen is singing with absolute reverance, and the kids are just having fun singing in the backseat forgetting (for a moment) how "uncool" the song is. I know they are poking fun at us Disney nuts but it's really sweet at the same time. I think that scene really sums up how wonderful and dorky (at the same time) our love for Disney World is.