The *NEW* Polynesian Resort FAQ thread - *2008*

[SeaSpray]

I don't think the Poly pools ever officially close (other then refurbishment), but the volcano area of the Volcano pool does get roped off and is closed. From my experience there are official lifeguard hours at the Volcano pool, but not at the other Poly pool.

Correct; they will close down the slide when the lifeguards are off duty. They also close the entire pool area including the tables at the pool bar, during bad weather. They also will close the pool while they're cleaning it at night but then it re-opens when they're done.

 

[cmesq61]

Thanks for the info!

 

[cutedisneygirly]

Does the Poly share busses with any other resorts like the GF? If so, what is the first stop on the route?

Thanks!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Does the Poly share busses with any other resorts like the GF? If so, what is the first stop on the route?

Thanks!

The Polynesian shares with the Contemporary and Grand Floridian. As for how the route goes the 1st stop is the Contemporary, 2nd stop is the Polynesian and the 3rd stop is the Grand Floridian.

 

[NeverlandPixie]

Hi y'all!

One more week to go, and I can barely contain myself.

I haven't made any specific requests as to longhouse or floor (booked garden view), but I kind of have my heart set on 3rd floor Fiji. I know requests are not guaranteed, but should I call and make a request for Fiji? Or, I should I make the request more general? Basically, I would like a waterview, but not of the pools. Luau cove, the GF beach or the marina. Should I just request that instead?

With spring break, I'm not sure if I want to leave it solely up to the Tiki Gods

Thanks!

 

[Briggidge2]

Hello all! We'll be taking our first ever trip to WDW in Aug '08 when the DH comes back from Iraq and we were wanting to stay at the Poly for a week, but due to budgeting we're only gonna be able to stay 3 days at the Poly and then 3 days at SOG. This might sound like a duh question, but sould we stay at the Poly on the second half of the trip, so we're not so disappointed with SOG? We're really excited and i'm obessing with this trip so to take my mind off of my DH's deployment.

 

[DarkwingDuck1979]

Just booked a 4 night stay for June. Very excited.

 

[RachelTori]

Hello all! We'll be taking our first ever trip to WDW in Aug '08 when the DH comes back from Iraq and we were wanting to stay at the Poly for a week, but due to budgeting we're only gonna be able to stay 3 days at the Poly and then 3 days at SOG. This might sound like a duh question, but sould we stay at the Poly on the second half of the trip, so we're not so disappointed with SOG? We're really excited and i'm obessing with this trip so to take my mind off of my DH's deployment.

First, hugs to you and your DH. Thank you to your DH for his service to us and thank you to you for the sacrifices you have to make. I'm sure it's not easy with 3 young children; so a great big hug & THANK YOU.

I would suggest saving the Poly for last - and here's a dose of pixie dust that you have a fabulous, well deserved vacation, and an upgrade when you check-in!!

 

[packerbeth]

Hello all! We'll be taking our first ever trip to WDW in Aug '08 when the DH comes back from Iraq and we were wanting to stay at the Poly for a week, but due to budgeting we're only gonna be able to stay 3 days at the Poly and then 3 days at SOG. This might sound like a duh question, but sould we stay at the Poly on the second half of the trip, so we're not so disappointed with SOG? We're really excited and i'm obessing with this trip so to take my mind off of my DH's deployment.

Blessings to you during your DH's deployment. My brother is set to return next week after being in Iraq since January 2007 and I know it hasn't been easy for his wife and daughters. They are celebrating his return with a trip to WDW, as well! I'm so glad to say that we'll be there at the same time so we can see him, too!

I've heard lots of great things about SOG; that's where my brother is staying, also.

 

[amaycatbaker]

Hello all! We'll be taking our first ever trip to WDW in Aug '08 when the DH comes back from Iraq and we were wanting to stay at the Poly for a week, but due to budgeting we're only gonna be able to stay 3 days at the Poly and then 3 days at SOG. This might sound like a duh question, but sould we stay at the Poly on the second half of the trip, so we're not so disappointed with SOG? We're really excited and i'm obessing with this trip so to take my mind off of my DH's deployment.

I have been to Shades of Green STAY THERE FIRST!!! Then you will appreciate the better transportation that the Poly offers.

While my husband is deployed to the middle east (he is leaving in May), I am taking my children to Poly this year, to take my mind and theirs off of missing daddy. It took a long time to make the decision and many resort changes.

I wish you could stay longer at the Poly. We walked through the lobby many times from the TTC to walk back the SoG, we had waited at the TTC for the transportation to SoG for a long time before we decided to walk. My husband thought the lobby was beautiful, I thought that I would be back at my room sooner if we had decided to stay there. ( I was four months pregnant and tired.)

We are going to go to Poly in the spring next year when my husband returns from his six months, (he's navy). So my advice is stay SoG first, then you will enjoy Poly better.

 

[Briggidge2]

First, hugs to you and your DH. Thank you to your DH for his service to us and thank you to you for the sacrifices you have to make. I'm sure it's not easy with 3 young children; so a great big hug & THANK YOU.

I would suggest saving the Poly for last - and here's a dose of pixie dust that you have a fabulous, well deserved vacation, and an upgrade when you check-in!!

Thank you for your very kind words. It's not easy with three kids and him being gone, but we stay pretty busy with sports and school and other activities. And I hope some of that pixie dust lands my way and we get a nice upgrade.

Blessings to you during your DH's deployment. My brother is set to return next week after being in Iraq since January 2007 and I know it hasn't been easy for his wife and daughters. They are celebrating his return with a trip to WDW, as well! I'm so glad to say that we'll be there at the same time so we can see him, too!

I've heard lots of great things about SOG; that's where my brother is staying, also.

Bless your brother and his family! That is a very long time. My DH has been gone since August and it hasn't been easy, but like I said above, the key is to stay really really busy. (and to plan an awesome vacation to Disney!)

Since he's been gone for over a year, he probably got the "R&R" deal at SOG. My DH will be short the 12 month minimum for the discount, but it's all good. I'm just happy he'll be coming home!

I have been to Shades of Green STAY THERE FIRST!!! Then you will appreciate the better transportation that the Poly offers.

While my husband is deployed to the middle east (he is leaving in May), I am taking my children to Poly this year, to take my mind and theirs off of missing daddy. It took a long time to make the decision and many resort changes.

I wish you could stay longer at the Poly. We walked through the lobby many times from the TTC to walk back the SoG, we had waited at the TTC for the transportation to SoG for a long time before we decided to walk. My husband thought the lobby was beautiful, I thought that I would be back at my room sooner if we had decided to stay there. ( I was four months pregnant and tired.)

We are going to go to Poly in the spring next year when my husband returns from his six months, (he's navy). So my advice is stay SoG first, then you will enjoy Poly better.

My kids miss their daddy tons. He's actually coming home for R&R in a handful of days for 10 days and he's back to the sandbox until sometime this summer. (he's Navy too, but he went IA if you know what that means) I asked him if he wanted to go to Disney for his R&R but he wanted to stay home and do the trip to Disney when he got home for good. He hasn't seen the pics of the Poly yet (he has limited internet acess where he's at) but I know he'll love it. It just seems like a relaxing type of place for someone who has been through a lot of craziness. I just wish I could just wave a wand and make August be here tomorrow!

And it's good to know that the Poly and SOG is so close that we can walk from one to another! I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

 

[amaycatbaker]

My kids miss their daddy tons. He's actually coming home for R&R in a handful of days for 10 days and he's back to the sandbox until sometime this summer. (he's Navy too, but he went IA if you know what that means) I asked him if he wanted to go to Disney for his R&R but he wanted to stay home and do the trip to Disney when he got home for good. He hasn't seen the pics of the Poly yet (he has limited internet acess where he's at) but I know he'll love it. It just seems like a relaxing type of place for someone who has been through a lot of craziness. I just wish I could just wave a wand and make August be here tomorrow!

And it's good to know that the Poly and SOG is so close that we can walk from one to another! I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

Yup, I know what you mean (the IA thing), my hubby is in a boat unit. He is not on a ship. They are on a rotation that takes him this year to the middle east. Where? I don't know, I'm hoping he will be in Kuate, where Jessica Simpson was . This is a back to back deployable tour for my hubby, he was over there two years ago.

Your welcome for the info. Shades of Green is nice, I just like Disney transportation better. This is my first stay at the Poly, when hubby is gone.

When he gets back we are going to Disney, but it will be at spring break. I already bought the tickets for that trip.

 

[Hensandchickens]

Are there fireworks that can be seen every night from the Poly? I looked on the Disney calender and on the P&P nights they didn't list any fireworks. I thought that I read that P&P has different fireworks than Wishes. My Dad is going to Disney with us and the one thing he is really looking forward to is seeing fireworks every night. He loves them.

 

[MsStinkerBelle]

Are there fireworks that can be seen every night from the Poly? I looked on the Disney calender and on the P&P nights they didn't list any fireworks. I thought that I read that P&P has different fireworks than Wishes. My Dad is going to Disney with us and the one thing he is really looking forward to is seeing fireworks every night. He loves them.

Yes indeed there are fireworks that can be seen from the Poly every night. During the P&P parties there is the 'Mayhem' fireworks special just for those nights. And yes, can can see the fireworks from the Poly for the P&P party nights.

Hope that helps! I'm sure your father will enjoy the show!

 

[Native NYer]

Just booked a 4 night stay for June. Very excited.

Yay!!!! You'll love the Poly. It's beautiful, relaxing, and serene.

 

[amberandolly]

Can you go and sit at the beach with a drink / snack if you're not a poly guest?
I would like to visit the poly for lunch when at MK for some "chill out" time as we will be there from rope drop until closing on the 30 April - the poly seems the perfect location for a rest for an hour or two.

 

[NCDisneyMom]

Great thread, everyone! We stayed at the Poly for the first time last year, and we were hooked! DH didn't think he would like it, but he did. We weren't sure if we were going to get back this year, but when we found out we are getting more back in our taxes than we thought, DH said "Let's Go!". So, we are booked in August at the Poly again!

When we stayed last year, we were in the Tahiti building, Garden View, which we really liked. We mostly used the TTC as our monorail stations. I'm now trying to get more information for this year, and I have a question regarding said transportation.

We always took the monorail to/from the MK. But, even using the Resort Monorail, there were still lots of guests using it to get to their cars at the TTC (we got off there, as well, but walked to the Poly). If we happened to leave at the end of the day, the monorail was very crowded, and dh would wind up standing with dd3.

SOOOO...I'm wondering what your experiences are with the two boats at MK closing. Both the one to the TTC, and the smaller one that goes to the Poly and GF. Are they usually extremely crowded, as well, or do they tend to be less crowded as most people want to ride the monorail. If they are just as crowded, I would rather be squished on a crowded, air-conditioned monorail. But, it would be very nice if they were faster/less crowded.

What have your experiences been?

 

[vtwep]

Hi Everyone!

If we wanted to stay at the Poly and wanted Magic Kingdom view with an upper floor and "unobstructed" view of the castle (ie - no palm trees right in the way, etc), which building(s) should we request? We are going to be looking for possibly 4 rooms in a row for part of a grand gathering.

Also, for rooms such as those we are looking for, are any of the available recommended buildings/floors concierge level if we decide to go for that?

Thanks!!

 

[vtwep]

upon further research, it would appear that 3rd floor in Tahiti with the MK view would be a good choice. Thoughts?

Also, if we do go 3rd Floor/MK View in Tahiti, it would seem to be very convenient to the MK Ferry and the Monorail (both MK and EPCOT) at the TTC. That could be a nice benefit as well.

Is that building "quiet" and are my assumptions about this being a good location accurate given the things we are looking for?

Thanks!

 

[cmesq61]

Am I reading correctly that there is only one place to refill the drink mugs and that one place is in the GCH? If so, about how far from the GCH to the Volcano pool? Trying to be prepared for any resistance from my teens about having to go back and forth to refill their (and mine) mugs if we spend a whole day at the pool. And can we adults get adult libations at the pool? Maybe from a cute pool boy?