The Official Polynesian Resort FAQ thread!

[kaysmommie]

I'm sorry I read this post because I don't want to get my hopes up after reading that it wouldn't be complete until November or December.

 

[Grumpy'n'Goofy]

We are considering using them, also. You didn't order any alcohol from them , did you?

I have emailed with them and understand how it will work to get the beer from them, but was interested to hear from someone who had actually done that.

We had this done, they brought the beer (cold) w/ our other items. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, great service and reasonable prices.

 

[BionicEar]

1st time staying at poly in dec 06. will have hawaii bldg concierge, lagoon view. has anyone stayed since the refurb? how far is walk to monorail from this bldg? 1st time concierge. any tips? thx I can't wait for christmas at disney!!

The Hawaii bldg is very close to the GCH, and and you will have a great view of Wishes if you are staying Lagoon view. If you're staying Garden view, there is still a fabulous view from the lounge! We stayed concierge in March and absolutely loved it!

 

[suffolkprincess]

We had this done, they brought the beer (cold) w/ our other items. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, great service and reasonable prices.

Did you have to meet them at the front desk when they delivered to show id?

How did that work? Their email to me was pretty vague on this point.

Thanks!

Oh... and, OT-- thought I'd mention that this fall my DH and I are going to our first VaTech game to tailgate etc. I went to JMU and, as I am sure you know, they really only have touch football as played by teenaged girls(and no tailgating-- sigh), so I went to UVA games in college and found their tailgating and the whole experience to sadly lack behind Alabama & Auburn's. DH has only ever been to see Michigan-OhioState (his college didn't even have JMU-style football.) We have been assured that the Tech experience will make us Hokie fans for life. We shall see...

 

[Grumpy'n'Goofy]

Did you have to meet them at the front desk when they delivered to show id?

How did that work? Their email to me was pretty vague on this point.

They called me on our room phone and said they'd deliver our stuff in a few minutes. About 10 minutes later he knocked on our door and brought our stuff in.

They had also told me that if we weren't in the room when they delivered, they could just leave the stuff with bell services and we could pick it up whenever.

Oh... and, OT-- thought I'd mention that this fall my DH and I are going to our first VaTech game to tailgate etc. I went to JMU and, as I am sure you know, they really only have touch football as played by teenaged girls(and no tailgating-- sigh), so I went to UVA games in college and found their tailgating and the whole experience to sadly lack behind Alabama & Auburn's. DH has only ever been to see Michigan-OhioState (his college didn't even have JMU-style football.) We have been assured that the Tech experience will make us Hokie fans for life. We shall see...

You won't be disappointed, tailgating and football is way of life for Hokie fans.

36 days, 23 hours and 34 minutes 'till kickoff!
GO HOKIES!!!

 

[dwazdip]

I am very, very excited! I only just found these boards a few weeks ago and have learned a tremendous amount in such a short time. Mainly, I learned how incredibly ignorant I was in not looking for the deals FIRST. LOL I had already booked and paid for my MK view room at the Poly by then, but heard so many good things about the GVC rooms, that I decided to switch. Only to find that there were none available! What a bummer!!!! Today, in a last ditch effort to get the discounted rate, I tried calling again and, lo and behold, I got a GVC room! Yippee! This means that we can enjoy the amenities of concierge at a reduced price. I saved a whopping $498! How much can I buy with the extra $$$? LOL I'm so very happy!!!!

 

[lovepooh]

dwazdip,
That is so great! I have been calling just about everyday for the last month to switch from GV to GVC and it is never available!!! When is your trip???

 

[dwazdip]

Hi LovePooh!

We will be there (our first ever resort stay) from September 9-16. Oh, I am just so HAPPY! Good luck finding your GVC room. It pays to keep trying!

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi LovePooh!

We will be there (our first ever resort stay) from September 9-16. Oh, I am just so HAPPY! Good luck finding your GVC room. It pays to keep trying!

How did you get a discount on Concierge or any discount? Is it a special code. I would love to have and MK view. Thanks

 

[dwazdip]

How did you get a discount on Concierge or any discount? Is it a special code. I would love to have and MK view. Thanks

I was looking for ANY discount since we are not AP holders, and found one at the Mousesavers website. (Code YYD if you booked the dining plan, YYC if not, I believe. Best to check it out yourself.) When I called, I gave her the code. The discount is not available for MK rooms, so she checked on the GVC rooms for me and found one! I immediately switched, paid the $50 change fee and am getting the refund in the mail. Good luck!

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I've stayed bunches of times at the WL and this past March it was me, my 16DD, my 7DD and my DH. On our next stay in June, 20DD will be with us. That makes four females trying to get it together at the same time, every morning.

What helped us at the WL, was that while someone was in the shower, someone else could be in the outer area using the sink and someone else could be using the floor-length mirror outside of the water closet-area door. After a few days we got down a routine.

We were originally going to stay at the AKL (and my heart is still there), but with the rumor of rehab (which we just dealt with at WL), we're broadening our choices. The Polynesian is our other choice.

My questions (it's not so quick anymore, huh? ) are: Is there some sort of area like the setup at the WL, where other people can be getting ready for the day, like at the WL and the ALK? I guess a floor-length mirror with good lighting would suffice.

The other is: Tahiti seems to be the building that suits us best. I know it's going to be rehabed next (figures). How long do the building rehabs normally take?

 

[DaisyD]

I read somewhere that this was the case (maybe on Intercot) but I can't find it now to link it back.

Anyone know if the reopening date has been moved up?

The manager there told three weeks ago that CC won't be open until at least December. No way will it be open in August. Sorry.

 

[kaysmommie]

I was looking for ANY discount since we are not AP holders, and found one at the Mousesavers website. (Code YYD if you booked the dining plan, YYC if not, I believe. Best to check it out yourself.) When I called, I gave her the code. The discount is not available for MK rooms, so she checked on the GVC rooms for me and found one! I immediately switched, paid the $50 change fee and am getting the refund in the mail. Good luck!

I already have free dining, so they probably won't let me do a discount room code too? I really wanted MK view. We are booked GV now. I want to call and find out how much more for concierge but I'm too afraid to mess with the deal I ahve already . Thanks for the code though.

 

[kaysmommie]

I've stayed bunches of times at the WL and this past March it was me, my 16DD, my 7DD and my DH. On our next stay in June, 20DD will be with us. That makes four females trying to get it together at the same time, every morning.

What helped us at the WL, was that while someone was in the shower, someone else could be in the outer area using the sink and someone else could be using the floor-length mirror outside of the water closet-area door. After a few days we got down a routine.

We were originally going to stay at the AKL (and my heart is still there), but with the rumor of rehab (which we just dealt with at WL), we're broadening our choices. The Polynesian is our other choice.

My questions (it's not so quick anymore, huh? ) are: Is there some sort of area like the setup at the WL, where other people can be getting ready for the day, like at the WL and the ALK? I guess a floor-length mirror with good lighting would suffice.

The other is: Tahiti seems to be the building that suits us best. I know it's going to be rehabed next (figures). How long do the building rehabs normally take?

I have not stayed at Poly yet but I know most(or all) of the rooms have the sink area in the bathroom. I know this because I'm not too happy about that either. It will make getting ready more challeging. Some rooms only have 1 sink too. You might want to check Tikimans website to see what rooms have more than 1 sink. I know you were thinking of Tahiti and that's one of the newer buildings and probably has 2 sinks at least. Hope this helps a bit. I'm sure another Poly fan knows much more than me.

 

[dwazdip]

I already have free dining, so they probably won't let me do a discount room code too? I really wanted MK view. We are booked GV now. I want to call and find out how much more for concierge but I'm too afraid to mess with the deal I ahve already . Thanks for the code though.

Yeah, the free dining is a better deal, from what I have learned. (I found out about it too late to change my ressie.) I have also heard that you can't do both discounts, so you're better off sticking with the free dining.

Who knows? Maybe something "magical" will happen and you'll get a MK view upgrade when you check in! It could happen...(Wish upon a star and all that.) Crossing my fingers for you.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I have not stayed at Poly yet but I know most(or all) of the rooms have the sink area in the bathroom. I know this because I'm not too happy about that either. It will make getting ready more challeging. Some rooms only have 1 sink too. You might want to check Tikimans website to see what rooms have more than 1 sink. I know you were thinking of Tahiti and that's one of the newer buildings and probably has 2 sinks at least. Hope this helps a bit. I'm sure another Poly fan knows much more than me.

Tahiti does have two sinks and although having two of them would be nice, none of them help me when they're in the darn tub area.

I'd rather have one, and it be on the outer area. Are all of the other older resorts the same way?

I think the oldest resort I've stayed at has been POR, back when it was Dixie Landings.

 

[pink elephants]

Hello. The Poly does offer in-room dining and you can take a look at the menu.

http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/men_polr.htm

I haven't had the opportunity to enjoy it yet . . . but reviews on the boards are very positive.

I just want to add that this is exactly how we started our vacation at the Poly in 2001. We ordered room-service, which we took to the beach, where we watched the fireworks and the Electrical Water Pageant before turning in for the night. It was a wonderful, wonderful way to start our vacation, and I highly recommend it (in fact, DH has been asking why we haven't done it again ).

 

[BCV23]

We love room service at the Polynesian. The food arrives promptly, the service is friendly and everything we've had is very good....and we've ordered lots over the years.

I do miss the table and cloth though.

As for the mirrors, there is a full length one on the outside of the bathroom door. There is also one above the desk I think. And isn't there one in the new butler's pantry area above the refrig?

I understand the convenience of sinks outside the bathroom but I prefer Polynesian way for sanitary reasons. Think about the bathroom door handle!

 

[DaisyD]

BCV I too miss the table and cloth too. When we were there earlier this month, we had room service a few times. Just wasn't the same without the little extras. That table under the desk is very tiny. The lack of chairs makes it useless to us. At least DD got to sit in a chair and eat. It is good for one person only. We had to sit on the bed to eat. I love the new room but think they dropped the ball with taking out the table and putting in a desk. The only thing we used that desk for was to charge my cellphone. I don't know what they were thinking on that one.

 

[RichKoster]

Just read the following on Deb's site:

"Does the Polynesian offer nightly turndown service?

Concierge guests will receive this service upon request"

I thought turndown was automatic for concierge Is it or do I need to request it?

Concierge guests get turndown automatically. That has not changed. Non-concierge guests can request turndown service at no charge.

In addition, non-club concierge-level Guests can also request free robes (for use while there) for each family member -- just call Mousekeeping once you get inside your Polynesian Resort room to request the nightly turndown service as well as the robes, and let them know what sizes of robes to bring.