What’s open and staying open at poly?

[Rick195275]

Our 7 month mark is coming up and unsure of booking poly. Is there anywhere that tells what is currently open there and possibly what would be closing with the lengthy refurbishment they have planned? I’m sure there’s no way to tell this far out but any info would help! Thanks in advance!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

There has been no announcement of what is STAYING open at Poly. Anything is likely subject to change.

I would anticipate that 'Ohana is closed until restrictions on gathering sizes go away, as 'Ohana is a large herd of people stomping through the GCH and waiting. Because of the monorail work, it could happen that stuff on that second floor might close at times.

 

[Fangorn]

Currently Kona Cafe, Capt. Cook's, Tambu Lounge, Pinapple Lanai, the main pool bar, and the shops are all open. 'Ohana, Trader Sam's and the Oasis bar & grill are closed.

There has been no word if anything currently open will close, but they have also not specifically said what work in the GCH they will actually be doing. If, as I suspect, that work is limited primarily to the monorail station and replacement of furniture, carpeting, artwork and signage to match the new look of the refurbished rooms, then I would not expect much need for closures of anything. Perhaps brief 1-2 day closures of certain entrances, but that's about all. The refurb of the rooms is what is scheduled thru summer of 2021. I don't read the announcement to say the work at the GCH will take that long. In fact, we've already heard the CMs at the Poly are saying the monorail will be stopping at Poly again by the first of the year. Of course, that doesn't mean that all work in the GCH would be complete. But remember, back in 2015(?) When they did a very major redo of the GCH, shops and restaurants were not closed.

Just my take on it - I could be wrong. We have a family trip scheduled in December (DVC), and have no plans to change location. I just don't think it's going to be that big of a deal.

Steve

 

[Rick195275]

Thank you! I was thinking it would be a great time to be staying there with just the dvc buildings open. Especially the pool areas with low attendance! I agree though about ohana though which is a bummer. Always been a must do for us even when not staying there.

 

[5kidsmommy]

We are here right now. Honestly it’s been really nice. Yes the monorail is running on a very limited, almost worthless basis and there are a lack of food options. But it’s not crowded at all. The pools have been awesome everyday. We’ve enjoyed the quiet of the resort. I just wish they had the pork nachos, that’s really the only thing we have missed.

 

[anonymousegirl]

We are here right now. Honestly it’s been really nice. Yes the monorail is running on a very limited, almost worthless basis and there are a lack of food options. But it’s not crowded at all. The pools have been awesome everyday. We’ve enjoyed the quiet of the resort. I just wish they had the pork nachos, that’s really the only thing we have missed.

Thanks for the info. I am going on Wednesday for my first stay at the Poly. I am looking forward to an uncrowded pool as I hear that main pool is spectacular.