71 days for us for the first time with lots of family for my 40th!!!
I will be the one standing in line for the lime dole whip margaritas too!!!
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Hi everyone! I'm going to be staying at the Polynesian for my very first time in June. We have a standard room booked, and I can hardly wait. For a first timer, is there anything that you all wish someone had told you before going? I've never stayed at an MK resort, or even a Deluxe! This is a great change for me!
Hi everyone! I'm going to be staying at the Polynesian for my very first time in June. We have a standard room booked, and I can hardly wait. For a first timer, is there anything that you all wish someone had told you before going? I've never stayed at an MK resort, or even a Deluxe! This is a great change for me!
My only other advice would be to slow down and enjoy the Poly. It’s such a unique spot.
Enjoy!
Something I wish someone had told me? Tough question I guess. You may already know this, but resort side rooms have patios on the first floor, balconies on the third floor, and no outdoor space on the second floor - so if that is important to you, I’d put in a request for a first or third floor room.
You didn’t ask, but Rarotonga would be my longhouse request with your view category.
I hope you enjoy your trip!
My only other advice would be to slow down and enjoy the Poly. It’s such a unique spot.
The Poly is our favorite as it's such an amazing resort! I love everything about it as it's such a beautiful resort with a lot to offer (great CS, convenient to a variety of dining options at the GF & CR, view of fireworks from the Poly beach, just to name a few). Hope you have a great time and enjoy the Poly .
Agree 100%
Thank you both! I really appreciate the feedback and sage advice. I didn't even know having a balcony or outdoor space was an option! Rarotonga or Fiji seem to be our hopeful choices, but I don't think I'll be upset with any longhouse. I've already adjusted my plans to dine at Captain Cook's, and possibly Kona Cafe for some breakfasts and arrival lunch. Now I've just got to wait!
YC/BC are very fun, but Poly will always have a special place in my heart!Hi ya'll! Just decided to stay at Poly for our late May trip. We usually gravitate towards yc/bc but decided to take the plunge and do something different this time. We have a 7 night stay and this thread is making me so excited! I showed my son videos of the pool last night because he is kinda sad about missing SAB this trip, but the videos made him feel better. Guess I should read up on room requests. We last stayed a long time ago...pre refurb...and were in Tokelau which was awesome. I think it is villas now, though, right? 39 days to go!
Great, thank you! I def will ask for first or 3rd floors since I have a napping toddler. Thank you! We are standard view and I’d love to be able to see the monorail zoom by. Will call with the requests. I am getting excited now!YC/BC are very fun, but Poly will always have a special place in my heart!
What room category do you have booked? If its standard view, Rarotonga gets my vote! Its close to the GCH (steps away) and the best standard resort building for TTC access. You are correct, Tokelau, Pago Pago, and Moorea have been converted to DVC studios. If a balcony or patio is important, you do not want a second floor room. Only the DVC buildings has balconies on the second floor.
Can anyone tell me if the sliding glass doors only have a lock/latch by the handle? Or is there another kind of lock, deadbolt, etc somewhere on it? For ex our sliding glass doors at home have a deadbolt you press down with your foot, which prevents toddler from opening the door. Just trying to get prepared for safety reasons, maybe have to bring some kind of extra lock gadget, since we are going to be staying with our feisty toddler who is also a really great climber and can open handle height locks.
Hi ya'll! Just decided to stay at Poly for our late May trip. We usually gravitate towards yc/bc but decided to take the plunge and do something different this time. We have a 7 night stay and this thread is making me so excited! I showed my son videos of the pool last night because he is kinda sad about missing SAB this trip, but the videos made him feel better. Guess I should read up on room requests. We last stayed a long time ago...pre refurb...and were in Tokelau which was awesome. I think it is villas now, though, right? 39 days to go!
Thank you both! I really appreciate the feedback and sage advice. I didn't even know having a balcony or outdoor space was an option! Rarotonga or Fiji seem to be our hopeful choices, but I don't think I'll be upset with any longhouse. I've already adjusted my plans to dine at Captain Cook's, and possibly Kona Cafe for some breakfasts and arrival lunch. Now I've just got to wait!
The sliders have two separate locking mechanisms one of which is too high for a small child to reach--not what I would call a deadbolt, but one that a child could not open.
Will call with the requests. I am getting excited now!
I’ve read about people having this experience, and then walking 5 feet away and making an ADR on the app and walking back and getting seated. It’s here and the Ale and Compass I remember specifically reading about this happening.Keep in mind that the Kona Café is reservation only. We were turned away because we did not have one.