Another question- when you get a pin code, is it for specific dates? How far ahead do they send out pin codes? weeks, months?? Thanks for your replies!
Is riding the Friendship boat from Poly quicker than monorail for going back and forth to TTC/MK? Planning on popping over to Captain Cook's on an MK day for lunch. We may possibly valet park at Poly that morning since we will go over for lunch and go back to our resort for a rest.
One week from today, and not a moment too soon!
One week from today, and not a moment too soon!
Yay Dani! Still 45 days for us!
I am sooooooo excited! We will be checking into a surprise trip in 3 days
A few last minute questions I have-
During MK EMH, I know the monorail stops, but does the boat still run?
Is there microwaves in the room?
Anyone know how long the Spirit of Aloha lasts?
TIA
I am sooooooo excited! We will be checking into a surprise trip in 3 days
A few last minute questions I have-
During MK EMH, I know the monorail stops, but does the boat still run?
Is there microwaves in the room?
Anyone know how long the Spirit of Aloha lasts?
TIA
Mary T in PA said:Finally had a bit of time to check in. Got here several days ago, and the concierge staff did screw up, from check in to our room keys not being coded properly to get into Tonga. It was fixed, but I was annoyed. Next surprise was the room remodel! The suites were all remodeled this spring, and the rooms have a modern less Poly feel. Feels more Contenporary. I shot video and a took of pics to show.
I'm not happy with room remodel, just took away some of the classic paintings and replaced then with flower pics, changed all the wicker furniture and the bed is now so high I need a stool to get into it.
Does anyone know which long houses have been refurbished and which rooms been modernised? Thanks!
According to Tikiman, so far, only the Tonga suites and some test rooms (I think the test rooms may be in Rarotonga).
Tikiman also reports Aotearoa will be up for the treatment this fall. And it's been well publicized that Hawaii will be getting a refurb from Jan-Mar of 2013.
In addition, there have been some back and forth rumors about Tokelau (recent reports indicate the longhouse has been temporarily closed but not for refurb, instead, due to low bookings).
Tikiman also continues to report about the possibility of a hot tub being added this fall as well as a major rehab on the Volcano pool. My speculation is that if they're going to close the Volcano Pool for an extended period, it won't happen until 2013 because they won't close it the same time the main Grand Floridian pool is closed (which is from Aug. 24 until at least Nov. 22 and possibly through at least mid-Dec.), nor would they close it during the peak holiday season.
Where is the report of low bookings closing Tokelau? I haven't seen or read anything on that. I can't imagine they'd close one of the most popular longhouses.
Someone posted on Tikiman's FB page last week. They said that they had just returned from the Poly. They had requested Tokelau. When they arrived they were told it wasn't available, due to construction. They were put in Tahiti & weren't happy with the location. After several more inquiries with some other people they said they were told the "true story" of why Tokelau wasn't available, that "every 10 days or so, the Poly checks their reservation percentage. If they feel it is low, they close a building of their choice whether their are requested reservations ( in our case from 8/2011) or not. This helps save them money on housekeeping, etc."
Someone posted on Tikiman's FB page last week. They said that they had just returned from the Poly. They had requested Tokelau. When they arrived they were told it wasn't available, due to construction. They were put in Tahiti & weren't happy with the location. After several more inquiries with some other people they said they were told the "true story" of why Tokelau wasn't available, that "every 10 days or so, the Poly checks their reservation percentage. If they feel it is low, they close a building of their choice whether their are requested reservations ( in our case from 8/2011) or not. This helps save them money on housekeeping, etc."