Where do you watch Fireworks at Poly

[disneyw/kids]

Is there a place where you can watch the fireworks and the music is piped in like it is outside Narcossess at the GF???

 

[etail]

If I recall correctly, the music can be heard quietly from speakers out on the beach. Last time I went was to the right ast you face the MK on a little hill just past the beach.

 

[javaj]

From the main pool area, you can see clearly, and you can hear the music from the speakers quite well.

 

[utahkennedys]

They also pipe the music in at O'Hanas, but we preferred to watch the fireworks each night on the beach while we stayed there in April.

 

[pixiedust23]

Very nice to view from the beach/pool area!

 

[aubriee]

If you're not staying at the Poly, but are eating at 'OHannas that night would it be frowned upon to go out to the beach to see Wishes? We will be dining there 9/21 and hope to be able to see the fireworks while we're eating, but if we get through too quick we would like to watch them from the beach. We will be walking over to the TTC to catch a bus back to POP. Would we be able to see them as we walked on that particular pathway? I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the layout at the Poly.

 

[ducklite]

There is a sign on the beach that states it is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the Polynesian. Do they actually patrol and kick people off who aren't staying at the PR? Not usually. Does that still make it OK to be there if you aren't staying there, IMHO, no. But then again with the entitlement mentality that so many people have these days, I guess paying attention to rules has pretty much gone out the window, because while they might apply to the rest of the world, they don't apply to "everyone".

Anne

 

[aubriee]

There is a sign on the beach that states it is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the Polynesian. Do they actually patrol and kick people off who aren't staying at the PR? Not usually. Does that still make it OK to be there if you aren't staying there, IMHO, no. But then again with the entitlement mentality that so many people have these days, I guess paying attention to rules has pretty much gone out the window, because while they might apply to the rest of the world, they don't apply to "everyone".

Anne

Excuse me, but what I did ask was if it was frowned upon. I didn't know. If it is, then we won't be there. I have never had an 'entitlement mentality'. I don't figure we will get through dining at 'OHannas in time to make it back to MK and was just wondering if we would be able to view Wishes somewhere else. I assure you I have no probelm following the rules, and in fact get irritated when others don't.

 

[pixiedust23]

OK I kind of dont get this. You cant walk around different resorts now? If someone wants to get a better idea of the hotel and walk aroudn and use the pool bar and not make use of lounge chairs then how are they breaking the rules? Geez next thing you know youre not going to be allowed out of your resort room!!!

And I have to ask people what is up with the snotty attitude? You can say what you mean w/o being a jerk! These boards are so people can get their questions answered and not get yelled at!

 

[Frances999]

OK I kind of dont get this. You cant walk around different resorts now? If someone wants to get a better idea of the hotel and walk aroudn and use the pool bar and not make use of lounge chairs then how are they breaking the rules? Geez next thing you know youre not going to be allowed out of your resort room!!!

And I have to ask people what is up with the snotty attitude? You can say what you mean w/o being a jerk! These boards are so people can get their questions answered and not get yelled at!

Make your argument with Disney. As Anne says, there are signs on The Polynesian beach which clearly state that they are exclusively for Polynesian Resort guests. I totally agree with this rule, without it the beaches would be swampped with people watching WISHES - leaving little space for those who have saved to take their vacation at the resort.

 

[Frances999]

Excuse me, but what I did ask was if it was frowned upon. I didn't know. If it is, then we won't be there. I have never had an 'entitlement mentality'. I don't figure we will get through dining at 'OHannas in time to make it back to MK and was just wondering if we would be able to view Wishes somewhere else. I assure you I have no probelm following the rules, and in fact get irritated when others don't.

You should be able to view WISHES from 'Ohana itself.

 

[pixiedust23]

Make your argument with Disney. As Anne says, there are signs on The Polynesian beach which clearly state that they are exclusively for Polynesian Resort guests. I totally agree with this rule, without it the beaches would be swampped with people watching WISHES - leaving little space for those who have saved to take their vacation at the resort.

So then my question remains, are you allowed to get drinks at the pool bar or no? Are you only allowed to get food at your own pool bar?

 

[Threehearts]

You are welcome to tour any resort and partake of the cocktails and food. While it is true that there is a sign on the Poly beach, I can't imagine that if your cocktail hour is at fireworks times, that you would have to leave the area. I have stayed Poly LVC >15 times and have never seen the beach so crowded that I could not enjoy the fireworks. Naturally, on holidays and at peak times the beach would be best left to the guests of the Poly if it is jammed with people so use your best judgement. I hope you have a wonderful trip and you can always check with a CM at the resort to explore the policy. Perhaps I will tour your resort and stand and watch some entertainment some time. Threehearts

 

[pixiedust23]

You are welcome to tour any resort and partake of the cocktails and food. While it is true that there is a sign on the Poly beach, I can't imagine that if your cocktail hour is at fireworks times, that you would have to leave the area. I have stayed Poly LVC >15 times and have never seen the beach so crowded that I could not enjoy the fireworks. Naturally, on holidays and at peak times the beach would be best left to the guests of the Poly if it is jammed with people so use your best judgement. I hope you have a wonderful trip and you can always check with a CM at the resort to explore the policy. Perhaps I will tour your resort and stand and watch some entertainment some time. Threehearts

Please do. There are always people touring our resort so they can get a glimpse of SAB.

Does the beach at the Poly fall under the DVC pool-hopping policy?

 

[Sammie]

Does the beach at the Poly fall under the DVC pool-hopping policy?

Can you explain your question? I have no idea what you are talking about to even comment.

 

[pixiedust23]

Can you explain your question? I have no idea what you are talking about to even comment.

DVC members are permitted to pool-hop to all pools, excluding SAB and the pool at AKL, during non peak times of the year. Are they also granted use of the beach at the Poly? I would assume so, but I'm not positive.

 

[Sammie]

DVC members are permitted to pool-hop to all pools, excluding SAB and the pool at AKL, during non peak times of the year. Are they also granted use of the beach at the Poly? I would assume so, but I'm not positive.

It is not listed as a perk as being a DVC member.

 

[pixiedust23]

It is not listed as a perk as being a DVC member.

But isnt the beach considered part of the pool area? I think I'll call for an official decision by Disney when I get a chance. If not I guess I could always stand on the pool patio and view, so as to not upset anyone.

 

[Ready to go in Ok]

There is a sign on the beach that states it is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the Polynesian. Do they actually patrol and kick people off who aren't staying at the PR? Not usually. Does that still make it OK to be there if you aren't staying there, IMHO, no. But then again with the entitlement mentality that so many people have these days, I guess paying attention to rules has pretty much gone out the window, because while they might apply to the rest of the world, they don't apply to "everyone".

Anne

Wow......IMHO, that was rude and uncalled for. She was just asking a question, not stating an intent.

 

[Frances999]

But isnt the beach considered part of the pool area? I think I'll call for an official decision by Disney when I get a chance. If not I guess I could always stand on the pool patio and view, so as to not upset anyone.

If you have been to The Polynesian you will see that the resorts beaches are very spread out and I do not believe they are classed as being "part of the pool area".