Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

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Has anyone confirmed if the splash pad will be closed as part of the Lava Pool refurb starting 2/5? I’ve never been to the resort so I wasn’t sure if the splash pad is directly connected to the Lava Pool. I just called guest services and she said it’s just the pool and not the splash pad but she didn’t sound too sure...
 
Has anyone confirmed if the splash pad will be closed as part of the Lava Pool refurb starting 2/5? I’ve never been to the resort so I wasn’t sure if the splash pad is directly connected to the Lava Pool. I just called guest services and she said it’s just the pool and not the splash pad but she didn’t sound too sure...

It’s adjacent but not directly connected to the Lava Pool. While anything is possible, I’d be surprised if they would both be closed at the same time (but note, that’s just speculation on my part!!)
 
Staying 2/3-2/9, debating online check-in/skip the front desk. We skipped the front desk last year for WL and it was very convenient. At WL there was really very little welcome we got off the bus the doorman greeted us briefly, we walked into the lobby and headed on our way. Has anyone done it lately? I have wanted to stay at the Poly for years and I am really looking forward to the welcome. Did they meet you at the Magical Express and give you Lei's and welcome packets or was it similar to my experience at the WL?
 
Staying 2/3-2/9, debating online check-in/skip the front desk. We skipped the front desk last year for WL and it was very convenient. At WL there was really very little welcome we got off the bus the doorman greeted us briefly, we walked into the lobby and headed on our way. Has anyone done it lately? I have wanted to stay at the Poly for years and I am really looking forward to the welcome. Did they meet you at the Magical Express and give you Lei's and welcome packets or was it similar to my experience at the WL?
From what I’ve read even if you do online check in you can still go into the lobby and get the leis...I think they’re waiting when the ME pulls up. Hopefully this is right because it was my plan for our Feb visit :)
Also we’re getting there the same day!
 


Staying 2/3-2/9, debating online check-in/skip the front desk. We skipped the front desk last year for WL and it was very convenient. At WL there was really very little welcome we got off the bus the doorman greeted us briefly, we walked into the lobby and headed on our way. Has anyone done it lately? I have wanted to stay at the Poly for years and I am really looking forward to the welcome. Did they meet you at the Magical Express and give you Lei's and welcome packets or was it similar to my experience at the WL?

From what I’ve read even if you do online check in you can still go into the lobby and get the leis...I think they’re waiting when the ME pulls up. Hopefully this is right because it was my plan for our Feb visit :)
Also we’re getting there the same day!
Hmm I go there often. Usually I just go direct to the room. However I do sit and people watch. They have leis in the lobby just ask anyone working at any desk for one and they will get for you.

Often it depends on time of arrival and crowd levels whether they have someone just handing them out.
 
Has anyone confirmed if the splash pad will be closed as part of the Lava Pool refurb starting 2/5? I’ve never been to the resort so I wasn’t sure if the splash pad is directly connected to the Lava Pool. I just called guest services and she said it’s just the pool and not the splash pad but she didn’t sound too sure...

I have been wondering the same. I hope she is right:)
 


Staying 2/3-2/9, debating online check-in/skip the front desk. We skipped the front desk last year for WL and it was very convenient. At WL there was really very little welcome we got off the bus the doorman greeted us briefly, we walked into the lobby and headed on our way. Has anyone done it lately? I have wanted to stay at the Poly for years and I am really looking forward to the welcome. Did they meet you at the Magical Express and give you Lei's and welcome packets or was it similar to my experience at the WL?

We stayed at the Poly in June and there wasn't anyone to greet you with lei's when you got off the bus. We went to check in (to check in since we didn't get a text) and had to ask for them they didn't offer. Asked for buttons too. But she was very nice and pleasant just had to ask for everything.
 
We leave in 11 days (not that i am counting!) this is our first time staying here together. It will just be my wife and myself for 9 days...cant wait!!! reading all of your posts is getting me more excited to get down there. will anyone be there from the 19th-28th?!
I'll be at the grand but we visit poly every trip.

I love the CC and Kona for lunch. Dd likes traders. Ds just likes to see the grounds.

I stayed there twice last year, I do enjoy climbing the steps(or elevator ) and checking out the view from the ends of the buildings, its so,pretty!

I was surprised how many places you could see HEA from. Beach, lava pool and even the grass area outside lobby doors had many families. Then as we walked back to room even an awesome view from the marina :thumbsup2

You have lots of time make sure to explore gf and CR while you are there. Dh and I like to monorail bar hop. mizners on the 2nd floor of gf lobby is a cozy spot.

I also boat from MK or CR to wl and check it out when I have 2 hours to explore.

Hope I'm not bugging you! I love staying anywhere on mono loop and just exploring via walking on the paths, boats or mono:goodvibes
 
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We leave in 11 days (not that i am counting!) this is our first time staying here together. It will just be my wife and myself for 9 days...cant wait!!! reading all of your posts is getting me more excited to get down there. will anyone be there from the 19th-28th?!

Have a great trip! :wizard:

We are checking in on the 28th!

Hope you have a great time! :goodvibes
 
We leave in 11 days (not that i am counting!) this is our first time staying here together. It will just be my wife and myself for 9 days...cant wait!!! reading all of your posts is getting me more excited to get down there. will anyone be there from the 19th-28th?!
We will be at the Wilderness Lodge Jan 16-18. Then we will be checking in at the Poly Jan 18-25! See you there!
 
We leave in 11 days (not that i am counting!) this is our first time staying here together. It will just be my wife and myself for 9 days...cant wait!!! reading all of your posts is getting me more excited to get down there. will anyone be there from the 19th-28th?!
If you have a large extra suitcase I'm sure the man and I can fit and ensure you'll get all the leis and Dole Whip you need;).
 
Oh dear G-d in heaven! I still don't know anything about the 12 days of Christmas Hawaiian style past the 10 cans of peaches and 1 papaya tree because ma brain just gave up after listening to the same.music.over.and.over.and and over. again.

November 29, 12:45pm, CC's, having lunch, hoping to get room assignment before heading to HS (we didn't, but it wasn't a problem):

DS (putting his burger down and looking at me in horror): Is... is that The Twelve Days of Christmas???

Me: ... yes? Sort of?

DS: Why would they DO that??????

I love the normal Poly soundtrack, but the holiday version was... not my glass of POG. :crazy2:
 
November 29, 12:45pm, CC's, having lunch, hoping to get room assignment before heading to HS (we didn't, but it wasn't a problem):

DS (putting his burger down and looking at me in horror): Is... is that The Twelve Days of Christmas???

Me: ... yes? Sort of?

DS: Why would they DO that??????

I love the normal Poly soundtrack, but the holiday version was... not my glass of POG. :crazy2:

I really try not to be negative about life, Disney, and especially my beloved Poly - but that holiday soundtrack was really AWFUL. I’ve been back for over a week and still can’t get the ear screeching sounds out of my brain.
 
Has anyone confirmed if the splash pad will be closed as part of the Lava Pool refurb starting 2/5? I’ve never been to the resort so I wasn’t sure if the splash pad is directly connected to the Lava Pool. I just called guest services and she said it’s just the pool and not the splash pad but she didn’t sound too sure...

I'm trying to find the announcement on the Lava pool closure and can't seem to. Anyone know how long it will be closed?


NVM... FOUND IT! :)
Thanks!!!
 
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