On a different note, my emojis never work. I just discovered the smile face on top of the postThat's a lot coming from you- you take pictures of everything.
where have I been all this time! I always wondered why everyone else's phone had those cool emojis. Watch out dis, I'm going to abuse them now that I found them. 
I can't comment on CL as we haven't stayed CL at the Poly, but the Poly is amazing overall....you're going to love it! Have a great trip. Thank you!!
GV CL rooms overlook the Oasis pool, so you should have easy access from the patio. great, that sounds perfect!
They should have access to the lounge until midnight of the day they change rooms. With that said, DVC rooms in Jambo are on the CL floor, so if they are booked for Jambo DVC, they will have CL access with that room as well. Hopefully others will verify that or correct me if things have changed. good , point - never even thought of that!
Just read his review. Pretty spot on from my perspective. I tend to like his reviews and style - usually fair with a good mix of the pros and cons.
SL food options are looking very good!
Random note, I was behind Josh in line for Navi River Journey during an AP preview day last May. I have never seen someone take so many photos of a queue!
Did you talk to him?
thank you!!Glad y’all had fun on your recent trip, even if it was cold!
Note, a very large tree on the far end of the building between Hawaii and the Oasis Pool fell over in Irma. With this tree gone, that space is now more “open” than before. Rooms on the non-lounge end of the building have improved views of the pool. ok, who else would know this but you? I love it!
Personally, I’d want to be on the third floor, but I’d be happy with a first floor room too. 3rd floor does sound lovely...
Your question on the AKL split is an interesting one. They ‘should’ have access all day but I wouldn’t put it past Disney IT for something to happen behind the scenes to make the bands not work. Your friend may need to go talk to the front desk if that happens. I’d be curious how that ends up working out, if you happen to think about it down the road. I think that is the concern. (the IT aspect) But as MickeyNut points out, she may already be in a DVC club room anyway (and not realize it)? That would never be the case with me! lol...
Hope you have a great trip! Now you just have to wait until April.
Poly CL is AWESOME with allergies!! The chefs there are so accommodating! They often made separate appetizers for myself and my daughter (gluten sensitivity) but we are not sensitive to cross contamination. They have some prepackaged things in the back (and I know the gluten free items are usually nut and dairy free as well). For breakfast, they usually have gluten free bread and/or bagels in the back if you ask, but i would confirm that it is also nut free. My DD’s friend has a nut allergy like your daughter’s but she has only stayed at BWI CL and RPC with us...but I would assume it is the same bread?? The chef at Poly said that if there is any risk of cross contamination, they will get items from in room dining because they have a separate kitchen for preparing allergy friendly food. Most items like bread, cheese and fruit are usually pre-plated and wrapped in plastic wrap before being sent to the CL kitchen because they don’t actually prepare the food there. They do have a separate toaster in the lounge if you ask. For dessert, you can order something from in room dining if there is nothing safe for her to eat (no additional charge)...although the items are limited (tapioca pudding or fruit with chocolate fondue for us but both were good). Again, the chef will know if there’s anything she can have in the lounge, and they always have prepackaged chocolate chip cookies in the back if you ask
. Make sure to have DSS note a severe nut allergy on your reservation, but then still confirm that the chefs are aware. They will usually ask what time you plan to eat breakfast, etc and they will have it ready for you. A word of caution (you may know but I learned the hard way), if dining at a restaurant, don’t trust a know it all server...always speak to the chef! There were poppy seeds in a roll my DD’s friend ate (she has MANY allergies)!! Of course, being a teenager, she just swallowed a handful of Benadryl and didn’t tell anyone until the next day 
(although she may not be as allergic to those as peanuts). I hope you have a great trip!
I know! I’m loving them. I’m hoping he gets to Animal Kingdom Lodge soon.
I just thought I would post it here in case someone was eagerly awaiting the review like I am awaiting the Animal Kingdom Lodge review.
On a different note, my emojis never work. I just discovered the smile face on top of the post
I remember when I found them too, lol! It was awesome! 
I’ll have to read it before bed and dream sweet club level dreams.
That’s awesome! He’s like a celebrity.
. I get how what I am about to say sounds but given the prices they charge now for CL - I frankly believe CL stays should come with a couple anytime/any ride fast passes.
Won’t cost them anything but would add huge value to CL stays!
They keep taking away stuff and aren’t really adding anything on so this would be a “cheap” thing for them to do while showing CL Guests that they are valued 
see this is why I love Disboard!!
Perfect. Thank you
I agree, it's crazy! I wouldn't spend the extra money, but that's just me. I'm probably in the minority, but I wish they never changed the FP system. I liked it the old way
I agree!
I've seen people being shuttled around in golf carts, I wonder if that's a possibility.
