Your picture reminded me that I failed to mention in my review of my recent stay at the Poly CL that I loved the little alcove for the coffee maker and fridge and supplies in the little drawers below....pleased my OCD and even had an empty drawer to store my sweetener and cream cups plus it was near the bathroom faucets. So, so, so much better than the GF with the coffee (yes Keurigs, but still) all the way across the room on the desk which a) took up a ton of room on the desk which we needed for other stuff and b) meant schlepping the water from the bathroom across the entire room. Score one for the Poly rooms over GF.On the resort side (not the DVC/villa side), it’s the Cuisenart pod machines. I keep waiting for Poly to switch to the Keurigs like some other resorts... maybe someday.
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Quick trip report...stayed in a studio room last week. The room was nice and clean (but absolutely not worth over $500 USD/night, lol). We loved the grounds, atmosphere and pool areas. The quick service and pool bar were great- nice selection and fair prices. Having the monorail right there was awesome when we had to leave early for EMM at MK.
Had a few small issues with the room (we got an accessible room and it had the most annoying door ever), safe wasn't working which caused delays on our first morning, phone was from like 1983 and no one ever answered it when I tried to call housekeeping, the front desk or concierge, the elevator was also from like 1970 (weird seeing an old elevator in a nicely redecorated building), the room was SO DARK (a bunch of lights didn't work- I asked housekeeping to look into it when the safe was being fixed and nothing changed with the lights...so I guess some of the switches were just there for show!), the room request form on TP was pointless (didn't get the building or floor I requested)- so I would't bother doing that again.
Oh and just a note if anyone wants to use instacart- it all went smoothly, even got pictures texted of it being delivered to bell services! The case of water I got was awesome when it was 80+ every day.
After 5 years in a row staying at the Poly, we just got back from a week at Wilderness Lodge to try something new. WL was lovely, but we missed the Poly and will definitely be back next year.
My DH likes Disney, but isn't "Disney Crazy" like I am. During our trip last week we had a dinner ADR at 'Ohana and when we walked in the front doors of the Poly, my DH said "It smells like home". I had to agree with him.
Can't wait until next November to be back at the Poly.
Hi. How far are the villa longhouses from the main house?
Is it hard to book the Poly Villas from 11 months out if I am booking with David's dvc?
Ok thank you. Our hopes are end of sept/beginning of Oct. Didn't take into consideration that he has to have an owner for there. I thought all DVC owners can book anywhere. But then again they can but only after 7 months, right?All depends on what time of year you are booking AND if David's has a renter for the Polynesian Villas ready and willing to rent. October (if that is the 11 month window you are looking for) is a big month for DVC owners to visit.
21 days till check in and I have some questions.
Staying in a studio/standard view
1. Extra towels? Do I request this when we check in? Does anyone know how much the extra towel package is?
2. Comfort of sofa bed? Hard as a rock..sort of soft...or just bring a mattress pad for extra comfort?
3. Average walk time to the Main house from any standard view studio?
Anything else I need to know. It’s our first time at Poly.
Our hopes are end of sept/beginning of Oct. Didn't take into consideration that he has to have an owner for there. I thought all DVC owners can book anywhere. But then again they can but only after 7 months, right?
Ok thank you. Our hopes are end of sept/beginning of Oct. Didn't take into consideration that he has to have an owner for there. I thought all DVC owners can book anywhere. But then again they can but only after 7 months, right?
21 days till check in and I have some questions.
Staying in a studio/standard view
1. Extra towels? Do I request this when we check in?
Does anyone know how much the extra towel package is?
2. Comfort of sofa bed? Hard as a rock..sort of soft...or just bring a mattress pad for extra comfort?
3. Average walk time to the Main house from any standard view studio?
Yes.
Additional Trash & Towel Rates:
Studio - $10.00 for each day requested
One-Bedroom - $15.00 for each day requested
Two-Bedroom - $20.00 for each day requested
Three-Bedroom - $30.00 for each day requested
We've had one hard as a rock and one sort of soft.
3-5 minutes.
From the villa longhouses, is there anywhere to get coffee/drink refills other than the ceremonial building area?
Getting ready to leave for airport.
Vacation begins with a night at airport Hyatt, then Poly club level for 10 magical days.
SO EXCITED for my first stay at the Poly for two nights to open up 2019 Marathon Weekend! I've been the the Poly a million times, but I've never stayed there!