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

[kaffinito]

Yes. It's just a shared activity. Poly guests are invited and allowed to participate, the location is just over by the GF
You're getting really close!!

Even closer now that I changed our arrival date to the 10th! I just had to spend 8 nights at the Poly so I added a day.

 

[mickey2minnie1]

Good morning everyone!

Reading all of the recent bookings and plans makes me feel so excited for all of you. having dreams come true and being able to share them here makes us all so lucky. Thank you, DIS!!

My trip isn't until October, but I did get the 40% pin code so we are staying GVCL with my parents who have no clue because I am going to surprise them with it. They think that we are staying GV. They haven't been since 1976 and we stayed off property.

I am trying to coordinate an Illuminations cruise for us. Any ideas for the best way to get there? Should I be at EP for the day and then bus to YC?

What do you recommend for food for the 7 of us?

Thanks for all of your help. My first trip was a success because of these boards.

 

[kandcmch]

GOOD MORNING MY FELLOW DISERS! Sorry very chipper because I know I will finally be in single digits this week. I can't believe we will be leaving in 12 days! I hope the weather will be nice down there.

 

[johnsonet]

Does anyone have any "garden view" room pictures they can share?

Has anyone ever been upgraded from a garden view room?

I *think* we're going to be booking the Poly today using our 40% PIN.

Hi there. I've never been upgraded at the Poly but I do have some GV pics:

2d or 3d floor Raratonga

1st floor Niue

Even closer now that I changed our arrival date to the 10th! I just had to spend 8 nights at the Poly so I added a day.

Awesome

 

[kaffinito]

GOOD MORNING MY FELLOW DISERS! Sorry very chipper because I know I will finally be in single digits this week. I can't believe we will be leaving in 12 days! I hope the weather will be nice down there.

Ahh, very chipper as your bold screaming caps clearly indicate! Getting very close now

 

[kaffinito]

Hi there. I've never been upgraded at the Poly but I do have some GV pics:

2d or 3d floor Raratonga

1st floor Niue

Awesome

This is torture you know....

Thanks for the extra pics!

 

[two*little*birds]

Thanks johnsonet

 

[grittyreid]

I am staying poly club level and have a couple questions - is there an empty fridge in room or just minibar and can u take treats or food to go fron club to eat later or is that frowned upon? Thanks

 

[BreezysMom]

Hi Poly friends!

Well we slept on it and as far as I was concrned I wanted to keep my TPV but I was out voted by DH and DD. They wanted Club Level...really, how could I be disappointed??? So it is done, reservation is changed and I have to say the CM's have been super nice. They may not be by tomorrow when FD opens to the general public! So good luck to them all!

CleveRocks you and I think a like and your thread had me convinced to just stay put, but like I said above... thanks for everything.

 

[cmesq61]

The castle view pictures are making me drool. Does anyone know, if I upgrade my ressie to a castle view room do I have to make a whole new ressie and thus all new ADRs, or can I just pay the difference--assuming it's available--and keep my current ressie?

 

[lissiesmum]

Hi! I found the info we were looking for on the GF fan website.
http://www.wherethemagiclives.com/03-09.html

This gives a sample schedule for the GF. I'm also going to check at Poly after we check in to see if they offer movies there.

Thanks for the info! Sounds great! Looks like you'll be there before me...let me know how it is when you get back

 

[mmmears]

Even closer now that I changed our arrival date to the 10th! I just had to spend 8 nights at the Poly so I added a day.

Lucky you!

 

[kaffinito]

Lucky you!

Well not so lucky me when my DH finds out!

Are you packed yet? We live in Michigan so it's easy to take the summer stuff the kids can't wear yet and just pack them. I know it's an unfair advantage.

 

[kaffinito]

Thanks for the info! Sounds great! Looks like you'll be there before me...let me know how it is when you get back

Thanks! I will!

 

[mmmears]

Well not so lucky me when my DH finds out!

Are you packed yet? We live in Michigan so it's easy to take the summer stuff the kids can't wear yet and just pack them. I know it's an unfair advantage.

Nope, not packed yet. We're gathering clothes, though. We've been lucky and the weather turned a corner this week, so now I have to grab the capris from the dryer before they get worn again! It's been warm here, but nothing like WDW weather. I'm hoping to pack up today. We're taking carry-ons only, so packing is a bit trickier than usual.

Getting excited?

Are you going to be posting from the Poly? I'm not sure if I'll be able to or not. DH is bringing his work laptop, so he gets priority over it!

We're leaving before you, but you're beating us to the Poly by a few days.

 

[kandcmch]

We are still working on packing here. All food is packed. Most of my daughter's stuff is packed. Went through my summer clothes to see what I have. My hubby on the other hand is not doing anything. I am alittle irritated since he does not seem as excited as my daughter and I. I made most of the plans. I did have to convince him to stay at a resort he always wanted to stay and that was the Poly. I guess I thought he would bouncing off the walls like us. Hopefully by next weekend he will get excited. I am just going to keep myself up and going thanks to this sight. Johnsonet have a good time! kaffinito we will see you all there. LOL

 

[two*little*birds]

We just booked the POLY!

7 night stay, garden view room, dining plan & tickets!

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

We are still working on packing here. All food is packed. Most of my daughter's stuff is packed. Went through my summer clothes to see what I have. My hubby on the other hand is not doing anything. I am alittle irritated since he does not seem as excited as my daughter and I. I made most of the plans. I did have to convince him to stay at a resort he always wanted to stay and that was the Poly. I guess I thought he would bouncing off the walls like us. Hopefully by next weekend he will get excited. I am just going to keep myself up and going thanks to this sight. Johnsonet have a good time! kaffinito we will see you all there. LOL

LOL..Sounds like my DH. He never gets excited and it usually quite the downer. I do all the planning and packing. He does NOT get my obsession with the DIS.

BUT.........................by the end of Day 2 on vacation, he is like a Disney cheerleader and the kids are ALWAYS excited. Just the look in their eyes and the smiles on their faces on vacation, makes it all worth it.

 

[DT83097]

Well not so lucky me when my DH finds out!

Are you packed yet? We live in Michigan so it's easy to take the summer stuff the kids can't wear yet and just pack them. I know it's an unfair advantage.

12 days to go....I'm jealous!! As I sit here in lower Michigan looking at the yucky cold rain out my window! Hope you have an awesome time. Say hello to the Poly for us!

 

[kandcmch]

DT83097 sorry to hear that. We got a bad thunderstorm yesterday and it lasted all night. Today here it is sunny but very windy and cold. I will make sure to tell the Poly hello for you. Wish you could be there!