Summer2018
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I'm sorry. I know how much you were looking forward to your trip.Feeling extra bummed out today because I was supposed to be there this weekend enjoying CL and the fireworks. Maybe next year...
I'm sorry. I know how much you were looking forward to your trip.Feeling extra bummed out today because I was supposed to be there this weekend enjoying CL and the fireworks. Maybe next year...
I'm sorry. I know how much you were looking forward to your trip.
Us too. They have been going on randomly for days, but today has been excessive...still going now at 12:22 AM. I can’t sleep. The trees are too high to see them. There’s been a few house fires in my town from them today, but police haven’t done anything. If they were closer to me I would have to report them.It’s not the Poly by any means but these crazy ppl in my neighborhood are basically trying to recreate the fireworks tonight so it’s something!
One thing I like about the Polynesian resort is its food. The Poly and AKL offer the best food of the WDW resorts imo.Hi everyone! We were originally scheduled to stay at Yacht Club 9/3-9/9, but needed to shift our dates slightly to 9/5-9/11 and Yacht Club was no longer available....so, now we're staying in a Poly Standard View Studio (hoping for Tokelau)! We LOVE Yacht Club, so at first, I was a little panicked that we'd miss Yacht more than we'd love Poly. But, the more I read and remember our love of Dole Whips and walking around the grounds, I think we're going to love it!
Help me feel better! Why is Poly your favorite resort and what do you love about it more than Yacht/Beach Club?! Happy to join the thread. 62 days and counting!
Hi everyone! We were originally scheduled to stay at Yacht Club 9/3-9/9, but needed to shift our dates slightly to 9/5-9/11 and Yacht Club was no longer available....so, now we're staying in a Poly Standard View Studio (hoping for Tokelau)! We LOVE Yacht Club, so at first, I was a little panicked that we'd miss Yacht more than we'd love Poly. But, the more I read and remember our love of Dole Whips and walking around the grounds, I think we're going to love it!
Help me feel better! Why is Poly your favorite resort and what do you love about it more than Yacht/Beach Club?! Happy to join the thread. 62 days and counting!
Hi everyone! We were originally scheduled to stay at Yacht Club 9/3-9/9, but needed to shift our dates slightly to 9/5-9/11 and Yacht Club was no longer available....so, now we're staying in a Poly Standard View Studio (hoping for Tokelau)! We LOVE Yacht Club, so at first, I was a little panicked that we'd miss Yacht more than we'd love Poly. But, the more I read and remember our love of Dole Whips and walking around the grounds, I think we're going to love it!
Help me feel better! Why is Poly your favorite resort and what do you love about it more than Yacht/Beach Club?! Happy to join the thread. 62 days and counting!
Is Captain Cook's currently 24/7? I thought I read they had more limited hours.Captain Cook's is 24/7. Nice if you have a refillable mug. Also the Tonga Toast and Coconut meatballs are worth getting there too.
Funny you mention that. The other day I was looking at the online menu on the WDW website and it was showing the late night menu. I just looked a few minutes ago and the late night menu is not on there. Probably not enough people staying there to justify opening 24/7 at this time.Is Captain Cook's currently 24/7? I thought I read they had more limited hours.
I can't speak for Yacht Club, but we have stayed at Beach Club and loved it, especially SAB.Hi everyone! We were originally scheduled to stay at Yacht Club 9/3-9/9, but needed to shift our dates slightly to 9/5-9/11 and Yacht Club was no longer available....so, now we're staying in a Poly Standard View Studio (hoping for Tokelau)! We LOVE Yacht Club, so at first, I was a little panicked that we'd miss Yacht more than we'd love Poly. But, the more I read and remember our love of Dole Whips and walking around the grounds, I think we're going to love it!
Help me feel better! Why is Poly your favorite resort and what do you love about it more than Yacht/Beach Club?! Happy to join the thread. 62 days and counting!
They had me at "Mickey Waffle". Only 4 more days!I just went on the app pretending to make a mobile order and it is showing Captain Cook’s hours as 7 AM to 10 PM.
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Ours too! Many neighbors went all out this year and it was a big spectacular!! I think being cooped up for so long....everyone just needed to have a little fun. It was pretty fun!It’s not the Poly by any means but these crazy ppl in my neighborhood are basically trying to recreate the fireworks tonight so it’s something!
Here are some of my favorite things about the Poly:
- The gorgeous tropical landscaping along the paths through the resort. These are lit at night with torches, and there's Hawaiian music playing softly. It's so relaxing walking around the longhouses at night.
- The rooms at the Poly are significantly larger. For a family of 5 that makes such a big difference. We had a lot more room to spread out when we got back from the parks, and everyone was a log more comfortable.
- The Oasis pool at the Poly is amazing. At most deluxe resorts, the quiet pools are not themed and there are no amenities there. The Oasis pool at the Poly has a lot going for it.
- Many transportation options for MK - three different options to choose from. You can walk to the ticket and transportation center, so no need to switch monorails to get to Epcot.
- The beautiful Great Ceremonial House - what a dramatic entrance to a resort.
The atmosphere...smells, piped in Hawaiian music, stunning landscaping, and delicious food is mesmerizing to me. We love breakfast and dinner at 'Ohana at least once, and Captain Cooks is great for QS. We enjoy eating lunch at the pool and grabbing a spiky pineapple (Dole whip with rum) or a Mai Tai. We are resort people and only spend 6 mornings in the parks. We take one full day renting a patio/cabana at the Oasis pool. Other than those mornings in the parks, we are at the Poly luxuriating in heaven. We do venture out to signature restaurants for dinner, but we come back to the Poly to watch the fireworks and Electric Water Pageant.
I can think of nothing better.
There are showers in the restroom in the rockwork at the Lava Pool. I haven’t been in there but heard they are not luxurious or anything.I asked on the resorts board, then realized maybe I should have asked here: Does Poly have a shower and/or dressing area that guests can use after swimming? We're considering swimming on our check-out day.
Since the regular hotel rooms don’t open up at the Poly until August 12, I don’t think much will change there until then.Thanks so much, everyone! I'm really excited about the change. I think it's going to be perfect for this stay!
Any thoughts/guesses on if restaurants will have less limited menus when the parks reopen next week?
Hi everyone! We were originally scheduled to stay at Yacht Club 9/3-9/9, but needed to shift our dates slightly to 9/5-9/11 and Yacht Club was no longer available....so, now we're staying in a Poly Standard View Studio (hoping for Tokelau)! We LOVE Yacht Club, so at first, I was a little panicked that we'd miss Yacht more than we'd love Poly. But, the more I read and remember our love of Dole Whips and walking around the grounds, I think we're going to love it!
Help me feel better! Why is Poly your favorite resort and what do you love about it more than Yacht/Beach Club?! Happy to join the thread. 62 days and counting!
Since the regular hotel rooms don’t open up at the Poly until August 12, I don’t think much will change there until then.