Tikiman update

[Pattymouse]

I believe Tikiman is now at the Poly LVC. His site is awesome, but it has been awhile since he has been to the Poly. I am so anxious to hear from him and see some site updates. I hope his wife Tara can put up with all this pressure!

So, Tikiman, keep good notes...Love your site and appreciate your hard work.

Pat

 

[deanna2426]

I hope Tikiman is having a great time and I can't wait to hear all the details. Without him (and all of you other Poly lovers), I wouldn't be this excited or prepared for our upcoming trip.

We are usually Epcot resort fans, but I've never looked forward to those trips like I am for our Nov. Poly GVC trip!

Thanks to all of you!

 

[TheRobbs]

I believe Tikiman is at the Swan right now. He checks into the Poly on Tues or Wed the 27 or 28th. I know this because we will be at the Poly the same time as him.

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bunnyfoo]

I can't wait to hear about his trip when he gets back

 

[tammydel]

Hey there TheRobbs!

I am also so excited! We arrive at the Polynesian early in the day Saturday! Hope to see you in the lounge!

Tammy

 

[CuteKatCar]

WOW!!!

Robbs and Tammy - you have the most awesome countdown clocks - because of the number of days left on them.

HAVE A GREAT TIME - I'm jealous!!

Anna

 

[eeyore45]

I'll be there soon - not concierge, but I'll be sitting by the pools, and doing a cruise...

I've never stayed at the Poly, only dreamed of staying there!!

 

[Tikiman]

Well just got back last night and there is so much to tell (more than any trip so far) but I have not even been home 24 hours and after 120 work emails and 475 Yahoo emails it will be a few days till I post all the details.

I have lots of info on BIG changes that are going to happen and new info to share about the resort.

I did see the Robbs, Tammy and quite a few more from here when I was there.

I also have a report on the Dolphin.

Aloha

Steve

 

[drusso]

Welcome home Steve. Tara thank you for putting up with us.
I went to the Poly last year because of you. We are usually YC/BC people. I just love the Poly. Going back again in Sept. Can't wait for your updates.

 

[thatdarncat]

I'm going to Poly for the first time in September. I haven't been to Disney in 7 years! I seriously cannot wait. Thanks for all the info you've provided me with TIKIMAN!!

 

[DisneyFans4]

Welcome home Steve and Tara-
I'm anxious for the new reports also.
Everyone..I wouldn't have gone to the Poly for the last 2 years either if it weren't for Steve.
Steve..you have a great site and it's very informative.
Keep up the good work and after you settle down please give us the updates.
Thanks!

 

[Tikiman]

DisneyFans4,

I see you are leaving for the Swan in 5 days. I hope I get the report done before you leave. I won’t tell you what I thought of the Dolphin before you go but I hope you enjoy the Swan more than we did the Dolphin.

Have a great trip.

Aloha

Steve

 

[DisneyFans4]

Oh no, now I'm curious.
You've got to tell me about your Dolphin trip.
How is Dick at the Poly? I miss him and I hope he's doing well.

 

[Tikiman]

Dick is doing great and the food he had was better than ever.

So we tried the Dolphin for the first 4 nights of our stay and while I can see than many love the place because it has a lot to offer, I am in no hurry to return. I can’t complain much because the stay was free with our Starwood points and the location was not bad. I did notice I was not in a Disney resort.

The place was full because of a convention and because of the convention they had small bars set up all over the lobby, or I am assuming they don’t do this on a regular basis. The place felt like a huge lounge with everyone drinking. You could hardly walk through the lobby and not get bumped into or a drink spilled on you. I would not have wanted to be there with young kids. The hallway going to the room had more areas that were dirty and stained than were clean and the carpet was so stretched out that you could trip on the rolls in it. The room was fine and the decore was nice but the sink area was very small and the outlet near the sink did not even work. The hairdryer was on a wall over where the food and coffee was placed. The staff working there were helpful and friendly so my complaints have nothing to do with those working there. Every night that we used the car we would return to a parking lot with signs up saying full and the lot blocked off (even with spaces empty in it) so you had to valet for $14 a night. Everything seemed to be quite a walk from the room and I got a little tired of the boat transportation that took forever.

Never did eat there but it looked like it had some great places to eat.

 

[callaghan]

OK Tikiman....
You have my full attention! We leave for Polynesian in 45 days. Looking forward to your report.
callie

 

[AspiringCindy]

I can't wait to read about your report! I leave for Poly Concierge in 5 days! This will not only be my 1 st Poly visit ever!...but our 1st Concierge stay as well! Any last minute helpful tidbits?

 

[TheRobbs]

Just back from 6 wonderful nights at The Poly. Loved it!! I will Post a report later.

The reason for this Post is to let you all know what Great People Tikiman and his wife Tara are. We were lucky enough to spend a couple of days with them and share a couple meals. We felt like we had known them forever. They are amazing people. My kids were so in love with them, they wouldn't leave Tikiman alone.
Sorry Steve!!

Anyway, just thought you should all know that Steve is just as friendly and helpful in person as he is on these boards.

TheRobbs

 

[WeLoveThePoly]

Aloha and Welcome Home!!!

Can't wait to read your trip report. We'll be back at the Poly in about 11 weeks ...... feels like a lifetime!

Debbie

 

[drusso]

Sorry to hear about the Dolphin. We have our first 4 nts. booked at the Swan (also free with points). I was (am) really hoping to like the place. I love the Epcot area and enjoy splitting our stays - but I have not been thrilled with the YC/BC in the last 2/3 yrs. for a variety of reasons. Will stick to MK area in the future if this doesn't work out.

 

[minnie's mommy]

I am also so eager to hear your report(no pressure though) We leave for the Poly in 19 days. I can't wait! I have not been back to the Poly in a long time, but it is my all time favorite.

Polynesian 1979
Polynesian 1981
Polynesian 1983
Polynesian 1985
Grand Floridian 1991 (honeymoon)
Grand Floridian 1992
Beach Club 1995
Port Orleans 2000
Off Site (private home) 2003
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