Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[maxbuffmelvin]

The resort boat launch is the best spot to watch the EWP because the bungalow obstructs the view from the beach.

 

[CarolynFH]

Is there a work around to use an owners locker for a Universal Studios stay? Is there a way to pick it up from an alternate location or something?

I think there might be - I would send them an email to ask. They're very responsive!

 

[Lsdolphin]

Sadly, that is typical now. EIther they rush you out (we had them deliver the hot towels and the check before the "entree: portion of the meal even started) or you wait forever for now mediocre - at best, food. It went off our dining list.

There were no hot towels not even a simple wash n dri packet...just sticky hands from the chicken wings...

 

[EllNat11]

Disney restaurants are extremely inconsistent for the most part, and I think it's helpful to remember that. 'Ohana's just the most stark example of it. After literal years of hearing how bad it sucks now and it's gone downhill, we had a fantastic dinner there just last month with excellent, non-rushed service. Same with Tambu. We didn't have a single bad meal during our stay at all, in fact, after months of hearing how the food sucks on property now, etc. Even 50s Primetime that I had zero expectations for was solid and we enjoyed it (I honestly thought their chicken was seasoned better than Art Smith's that everyone raves about). And I live in NYC for the record so it's not my palate being weak.

Re: the options at the Poly...to each their own I like the Poly precisely because it doesn't have the same basic food like at the other resorts. Tbh of the resorts I've stayed at only Coronado matches it for onsite options imo. And the Grand is a short walk away if you're not in the mood for Americanized pan-Asian stuff. But I'm not a grab and go sort to begin with, I tend to only go in those refrigerated cases for cupcakes lol.

I too had kind of written off 'Ohana based on the awful reviews over the past year or two. We were there last week and actually cancelled dinner reservations twice because we weren't feeling it. We made a last minute reservation (perfectly timed for Happily Ever After) friday night, and it was FANTASTIC. We were right at the window, great server, well timed, drinks kept full - I was kicking myself for cancelling the reservations earlier in the week. Maybe we just got lucky, but it placed 'Ohana firmly back on our go-to list.

 

[TriSeb°o°]

Happy Independence Day.. 174 days and counting!!

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

That is some great information! Thank you. It will be me and grown DD. Neither of us drink but I know we can still get non alcoholic drinks at those places if we still want to experience them. Glad to hear I can get the bread pudding mobile ordered. I like the idea of ordering it and eating it on that patio. Sounds relaxing. I really appreciate the help!

My adult son & I splurged on a quik weekend at Poly last spring. Our first ever "just the 2 of us" WDW stay & it was absolutely magical. When I go solo I stay our our DVC OKW. But there is nothing like the Poly, even with all the changes since I was a kid in the 70s.
If you can get in, Trader Sam's is a blast. Even for non-drinkers! But a quieter way to enjoy that vibe is to sit outside on their patio. The CMs are great & the view is perfect.
We also eat outside Captain Cooks B, L or D if we want...breeze blowing thru the palms & the wonderful Poly soundtrack. I've been to 4 wonderful islands in Hawai'i & Poly puts me right back there.
At sundown the tiki torches are lit along all the walkways.
We watched the fireworks from the beach & it was crowded. But we stood back on the sidewalk & enjoyed them.
Have a wonderful time together.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

My adult son & I splurged on a quik weekend at Poly last spring. Our first ever "just the 2 of us" WDW stay & it was absolutely magical. When I go solo I stay our our DVC OKW. But there is nothing like the Poly, even with all the changes since I was a kid in the 70s.
If you can get in, Trader Sam's is a blast. Even for non-drinkers! But a quieter way to enjoy that vibe is to sit outside on their patio. The CMs are great & the view is perfect.
We also eat outside Captain Cooks B, L or D if we want...breeze blowing thru the palms & the wonderful Poly soundtrack. I've been to 4 wonderful islands in Hawai'i & Poly puts me right back there.
At sundown the tiki torches are lit along all the walkways.
We watched the fireworks from the beach & it was crowded. But we stood back on the sidewalk & enjoyed them.
Have a wonderful time together.

Thank you so much. I can't even say how excited I am to stay here. We usually stay at the Wilderness Lodge or Boardwalk but wanted to finally stay here.

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

My adult son & I splurged on a quik weekend at Poly last spring. Our first ever "just the 2 of us" WDW stay & it was absolutely magical. When I go solo I stay our our DVC OKW. But there is nothing like the Poly, even with all the changes since I was a kid in the 70s.
If you can get in, Trader Sam's is a blast. Even for non-drinkers! But a quieter way to enjoy that vibe is to sit outside on their patio. The CMs are great & the view is perfect.
We also eat outside Captain Cooks B, L or D if we want...breeze blowing thru the palms & the wonderful Poly soundtrack. I've been to 4 wonderful islands in Hawai'i & Poly puts me right back there.
At sundown the tiki torches are lit along all the walkways.
We watched the fireworks from the beach & it was crowded. But we stood back on the sidewalk & enjoyed them.
Have a wonderful time together.

 

[Minnie1222]

Poly tower construction as seen from monorail.
July 2023

 

[disneyobessed]

Can anyone tell me if the DVC studios are still in the same three buildings or have the build more DVC studios in other parts of the resort? I know they are building the new DVC building.

 

[trishadono]

Can anyone tell me if the DVC studios are still in the same three buildings or have the build more DVC studios in other parts of the resort? I know they are building the new DVC building.

The studios are still Moorea, Pago Pago and Tokelau.

The new building in is on the other side of the resort. Looks like it will have some villas. Still waiting for more details from Disney about it and opening date,

 

[disneyobessed]

Does anyone know what building the Standard View Roll DVC Studio/Roll In Shower Rooms are in?

 

[TJA]

Happy 4th from Tuvalu room 3405

 

[TJA]

July 4 activities around the Poly, and the latest pics of the new building from the 3rd floor stairway in Tuvalu:

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I heard that the Poly was evacuated this morning. Anyone know what happened?

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Just returned from a lovely stay at the Poly. We had requested a king room in Rarotonga. Our room was 3rd floor over looking the monorail. We stayed in this building last summer 1st floor and was hoping for same room. It was exactly the same except 3rd floor. We were very happy!
My only complaint was the pool situation. This was more of a resort vacation for us. We wanted to spend days at the pool. Our first full day we couldn’t find a chair with an umbrella at the quiet pool fairly early in the morning ( before 10). We noticed people would save chairs and leave for hours… go back to room, parks ????
My DH went down to the quiet pool the next day at 7 am when pool opened and could not find a spot. It was very disappointing and frustrating when you are paying so much to stay here. I know it was July 4th week so this issue may not be as bad for most people. But if people didn’t do this it would be fair for everyone. I’m not sure why some think they are more entitled than others.
I still love the Poly and hope our next stay’s pool time is more enjoyable than stressful.

 

[trishadono]

Just returned from a lovely stay at the Poly. We had requested a king room in Rarotonga. Our room was 3rd floor over looking the monorail. We stayed in this building last summer 1st floor and was hoping for same room. It was exactly the same except 3rd floor. We were very happy!
My only complaint was the pool situation. This was more of a resort vacation for us. We wanted to spend days at the pool. Our first full day we couldn’t find a chair with an umbrella at the quiet pool fairly early in the morning ( before 10). We noticed people would save chairs and leave for hours… go back to room, parks ????
My DH went down to the quiet pool the next day at 7 am when pool opened and could not find a spot. It was very disappointing and frustrating when you are paying so much to stay here. I know it was July 4th week so this issue may not be as bad for most people. But if people didn’t do this it would be fair for everyone. I’m not sure why some think they are more entitled than others.
I still love the Poly and hope our next stay’s pool time is more enjoyable than stressful.

If I don’t see shoes or belongings I remove the towels. You can’t get to the pool without shoes, I also eye ball the pool, if it’s empty obviously they are not at the pool.

I also ask people sitting, “have you seen anybody here in these seats , part of your family?”. On occasion they say kids on their way but usually “nope” haven’t seen anybody .

You don’t get to reserve pool chairs. Life guards and pool staff should do a better job. GF seems to fyi.

Glad you had a nice trip otherwise

 

[trishadono]

Does anyone know what building the Standard View Roll DVC Studio/Roll In Shower Rooms are in?

Sorry missed that. Since Disney doesn’t tell us it’s hard to say. However my best guess would be scattered among the three buildings. I know I have been in rooms that were HA in the past and at poly they were 1st floor. But I dont know just guessing,

 

[jsjd2000]

What is the best DVC building to book?

 

[ddluvsdisney]

I also wanted to say that I couldn’t believe that they were even booking rooms in the buildings around the new DVC construction. I would never pay to stay in a room with a huge pile of dirt in my view. It was really terrible!
I should’ve taken pictures while on monorail.