Official Poly construction update thread **updated video page 103(2/17/15)**

[mj333]

Just like Disney. Always evolving. I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Jennygt]

updates on tikiman fb page....post from someone there in Hawaii right now, good details.....
https://www.facebook.com/Tikimanpages

 

[Jennygt]

video from the week of nov 1.....I cant imagine that TPV are not currently blocked, in particular the lower floors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmzQrXxSEI

 

[CT Disney]

video from the week of nov 1.....I cant imagine that TPV are not currently blocked, in particular the lower floors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmzQrXxSEI

If you go to Tikiman's FB site and look at the comments posted under this video you will see that someone shared their experience staying in room 1502 in Hawaii. Sounds like their TPV was definitely affected. I would be really upset to pay full TPV price and have to deal with that. Yikes.

 

[Jennygt]

If you go to Tikiman's FB site and look at the comments posted under this video you will see that someone shared their experience staying in room 1502 in Hawaii. Sounds like their TPV was definitely affected. I would be really upset to pay full TPV price and have to deal with that. Yikes.

Me too!!! Thanks so much to all te dissers who are posting pictures and sharing there impresstions, so glad that we can count on each other for the most up to date info. I would have been livid if I checked into a TPV and had that view!

 

[Tikiman]

Is it confirmed or still suspected that they'll be doing above water Bora-Bora style huts?

Also, new tikiman site is outstanding

Yes, there are 20 villas going in over the water starting on the Hawaii side of Sunset Pointe (guessing that name will go away) and stretching down to most of the Tahiti beach.

Glad you like the new site. I was in sort of a rush to get it out so there is more stuff to come on it like more photo albums and videos along with fixing up some of the content. There will be more added to the DVC section as we go along also.

 

[DznyCrzy11]

Me too!!! Thanks so much to all te dissers who are posting pictures and sharing there impresstions, so glad that we can count on each other for the most up to date info. I would have been livid if I checked into a TPV and had that view!

I agree!!! I cannot imagine paying for TPV and then not having that TPV. I guess if you got to your room and realized the view was blocked you could always switch but there wouldn't be any guarantees that a room would be available.

Sent from my Galaxy SII

 

[HairyChest]

Can someone post a pic of the view from the pool or the beach in front of it looking towards the castle? I want to see how much of the construction is affecting that view

 

[Jennygt]

Can someone post a pic of the view from the pool or the beach in front of it looking towards the castle? I want to see how much of the construction is affecting that view

That would be a good photo to have. Based on the photos from in front of Hawaii 1505 in the previous page, the view from there is most defiantly changed.

 

[Skywise]

Yes please - I just booked a room for December 21-23 for TPV in Hawaii... I'd hate to think I just got shafted...

Though it would explain why I was able to get a TPV club level room that week of December... But I thought I was just extremely lucky...

 

[maiapapaya]

Yes please - I just booked a room for December 21-23 for TPV in Hawaii... I'd hate to think I just got shafted...

Though it would explain why I was able to get a TPV club level room that week of December... But I thought I was just extremely lucky...

Technically TPV is an unobstructed view of the castle. Based on where the construction is and the fact that so far it's just prep work and they haven't started working on the actual structures, WDW would probably argue that while you have a view of the construction site, there is still an unobstructed view of the castle (since the work is immediately to the east of Hawaii, not directly in front of it). Although I think Tikiman did mention a while ago that some of the rooms were being reclassified (I'm guessing mainly those on the first floor - second & third shouldn't be too affected at this point). It may not be the same wonderful view as it used to be now that there is construction visible, but I can't imagine they would charge you for a TPV room if you don't have the view of the castle.

 

[Skywise]

Technically TPV is an unobstructed view of the castle. Based on where the construction is and the fact that so far it's just prep work and they haven't started working on the actual structures, WDW would probably argue that while you have a view of the construction site, there is still an unobstructed view of the castle (since the work is immediately to the east of Hawaii, not directly in front of it). Although I think Tikiman did mention a while ago that some of the rooms were being reclassified (I'm guessing mainly those on the first floor - second & third shouldn't be too affected at this point). It may not be the same wonderful view as it used to be now that there is construction visible, but I can't imagine they would charge you for a TPV room if you don't have the view of the castle.

I'm hoping they don't get started on the actual buildings until January. So long as I've got a higher floor and theres only the dock framework I'll be... content...

 

[Jennygt]

I'm hoping they don't get started on the actual buildings until January. So long as I've got a higher floor and theres only the dock framework I'll be... content...

I hope you have a great trip, would love for you to report back what Tpv in Hawaii looks like in December.

 

[Jennygt]

Technically TPV is an unobstructed view of the castle. Based on where the construction is and the fact that so far it's just prep work and they haven't started working on the actual structures, WDW would probably argue that while you have a view of the construction site, there is still an unobstructed view of the castle (since the work is immediately to the east of Hawaii, not directly in front of it). Although I think Tikiman did mention a while ago that some of the rooms were being reclassified (I'm guessing mainly those on the first floor - second & third shouldn't be too affected at this point). It may not be the same wonderful view as it used to be now that there is construction visible, but I can't imagine they would charge you for a TPV room if you don't have the view of the castle.

Very true, I guess the question becomes do you want to pay for a view of the castle and a construction site? That's a tough one.

 

[mcjingles]

I arrive on 11/30 and have a garden view CL room. Anyone have any reports regarding this room type?

 

[CNYGuy]

Just got back from a 5 night stay. Hawaii Longhouse, 3rd floor garden view. Faced the quiet pool and had no view or construction noises. Even when construction was going on, noise was limited and could not be heard from our room.

Enjoy!

 

[mcjingles]

Just got back from a 5 night stay. Hawaii Longhouse, 3rd floor garden view. Faced the quiet pool and had no view or construction noises. Even when construction was going on, noise was limited and could not be heard from our room. Enjoy!

Thx so much!

 

[Ferrentinos]

Just got back from a 5 night stay. Hawaii Longhouse, 3rd floor garden view. Faced the quiet pool and had no view or construction noises. Even when construction was going on, noise was limited and could not be heard from our room. Enjoy!

That's our view in January! Glad to hear that there isn't construction issues on that side of the pool.

 

[xipotec]

Yes, there are 20 villas going in over the water starting on the Hawaii side of Sunset Pointe (guessing that name will go away) and stretching down to most of the Tahiti beach.

Glad you like the new site. I was in sort of a rush to get it out so there is more stuff to come on it like more photo albums and videos along with fixing up some of the content. There will be more added to the DVC section as we go along also.

Look great bro!
Glad it was only a remodel!!

3 day 7 hours , I will be standing in GCH.

I'll send some construction pics when I am there....

 

[Disney Fan Dan]

Hi there,

A few days ago we booked up a 10 night stay at the Polynesian for what we thought will be our dream honeymoon, paying the extra money for a CL LV room (which I guess puts us in Hawaii).

Then yesterday we discovered the terrible news regarding all the contruction next to the Hawaii beach, and the possibility that the main pool will be closed, and there being disruption around the CRH.

Today we just don't know what to do. Should we save money and downgrade to a CL GV room (as you can watch the wishes fireworks from the CL Lounge anyway)? Or should we just change hotels and go the GF?

To further complicate matters we booked on the last day that you could receive free disney dining plans. Which means (and has been confirmed by our travel agent) that if we do change to the GF we will effectively be making a new booking and such will now have to pay for the disney dining plans!

We're kind of in a tricky situation here. It's our honeymoon, which we have saved long and hard for, and supposed to be one the most magical experiences of our lives. The Polynesian was hands down our first choice. But with all this construction and the probability that the main pool will be closed (!) we're really deflated about the whole idea of staying at the Poly now.

Does anyone have any thoughts / advice on our situation??