SFMommy
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2011
We experienced our first stay at the Poly for 3 nights (Saturday, Sunday & Monday of Thanksgiving week). It was AMAZING!!!
When we landed, I got the room text...and I was very disappointed because the room started with a "2" and I knew that meant no balcony. We were in Raratonga...which was one of my first choices. So that made me happy. I realize now that the balcony didn't matter at all. It was still nice being able to open up the sliding doors to feel the weather and get some fresh air. We didn't miss the balcony at all. My #1 request was a quiet, non-connecting room. And that was met perfectly...our room was very quiet. With the exception of the people above us walking around when they got back at around 10:00 p.m. each night. But it didn't last long and wasn't excessive.
Raratonga was the best location. In 2 minutes we were in the Great Ceremonial House. I couldn't believe how quickly we got to MK each morning. We would leave our room at 7:00 and be at the gates by 7:15...CRAZY! There was never a line at the security/bag check in the morning. And we hopped onto an empty monorail and then BAM...we were there! One day we took the monorail back (too long, hot and crowded for me) and the next day we took the boat (much more pleasant, although maybe took the same amount of time?).
We had dinner at 1900 Park Fare (10 minute walk from the Poly) and at Ohana. We also had breakfast at Kona on our check-out day. 1900 Park Fare and Kona were average. Ohana was outstanding. And we had Dole Whips from the Pineapple Lanai every day too.
Housekeeping was great. I called them every morning when we left and asked for cleaning before lunch time. Every day when we got back, our room was cleaned. The rooms are definitely a little tired and are need of a refresh. But nothing was dirty or broken...just worn out.
No one was in the mood for swimming (even though the weather was gorgeous)...so we never even saw the pools. And despite my plans to watch the EWP and the fireworks from the beach, we were asleep each night before 9:00!
I guess we'll have to go back to the Poly one day!
When we landed, I got the room text...and I was very disappointed because the room started with a "2" and I knew that meant no balcony. We were in Raratonga...which was one of my first choices. So that made me happy. I realize now that the balcony didn't matter at all. It was still nice being able to open up the sliding doors to feel the weather and get some fresh air. We didn't miss the balcony at all. My #1 request was a quiet, non-connecting room. And that was met perfectly...our room was very quiet. With the exception of the people above us walking around when they got back at around 10:00 p.m. each night. But it didn't last long and wasn't excessive.
Raratonga was the best location. In 2 minutes we were in the Great Ceremonial House. I couldn't believe how quickly we got to MK each morning. We would leave our room at 7:00 and be at the gates by 7:15...CRAZY! There was never a line at the security/bag check in the morning. And we hopped onto an empty monorail and then BAM...we were there! One day we took the monorail back (too long, hot and crowded for me) and the next day we took the boat (much more pleasant, although maybe took the same amount of time?).
We had dinner at 1900 Park Fare (10 minute walk from the Poly) and at Ohana. We also had breakfast at Kona on our check-out day. 1900 Park Fare and Kona were average. Ohana was outstanding. And we had Dole Whips from the Pineapple Lanai every day too.
Housekeeping was great. I called them every morning when we left and asked for cleaning before lunch time. Every day when we got back, our room was cleaned. The rooms are definitely a little tired and are need of a refresh. But nothing was dirty or broken...just worn out.
No one was in the mood for swimming (even though the weather was gorgeous)...so we never even saw the pools. And despite my plans to watch the EWP and the fireworks from the beach, we were asleep each night before 9:00!
I guess we'll have to go back to the Poly one day!