Disney's POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT Information & Questions

[Cabius]

Although I guess in fairness I should post a better weather pic too.

I can't speak to the smell, but that's still a beautiful view. Man, I miss that place.

 

[Nate Ricci]

We had similar view on our 2019 trip. It was second floor on that side of building. That side is nice for the quick walk to GCH.

We got 2nd floor Tokelau on our last trip with a view of the garden area. Likely to the left of your view from the looks of it. Still convenient for GCH access but a decent amount of foot traffic going to and from the parking lot.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We had similar view on our 2019 trip. It was second floor on that side of building. That side is nice for the quick walk to GCH.

Yeah, with the end stairwell it was really steps from everywhere. I really liked the Tokelau location.

Sort of funny I guess, maybe not. Since they built those Oasis Pool buildings I've often wondered if it was annoying to be in any of the rooms that face the rather loud exhaust rooms. I'm spoiled by mostly staying in the Hawaii longhouse with nothing but quiet views and normal background music. So sure enough my first time in a studio and I get a room pretty much right there.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I can't speak to the smell, but that's still a beautiful view. Man, I miss that place.

Yeah, it really is. I just went down a phone pic rabbit hole from Dec/Jan and had to stop!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm also thinking that they feel pretty confident in having at least some of the Poly ready to go since they're taking the A-Frame rooms in the Contemporary out for refurb as well. You'd think they would not want to lose basically two MK-area resorts, so they must be fairly confident in having the Poly done - at least mostly.

I did notice that the resort-only side buildings had ALL the windows covered. The resort room buildings on the DVC side appeared to be in prep mode - in some cases you could see mattresses turned up on their sides or furniture not there or pushed to the center as if being prepped to be removed, but no coverings on those windows yet. Which makes me think they are focusing on the non-DVC side pretty heavy right now but still getting the others ready so that as soon as the non-DVC side is done they can transfer people to the other buildings and get them in.

I think I've talked myself into switching back. LOL. NOW to decide which view. LOL.

Lol, they were doing some of that mattress/furniture moving on the middle longhouses when we were there around New Years too. We joked that it seemed they'd move things around daily, but we couldn't really figure out what they were doing! Sometimes different room lights would be on, sometimes mattresses in hallways moved around... but what exactly they were doing was a mystery!

 

[PennyW]

We were in Moorea, 2nd floor and loved it.

 

[Dug720]

Lol, they were doing some of that mattress/furniture moving on the middle longhouses when we were there around New Years too. We joked that it seemed they'd move things around daily, but we couldn't really figure out what they were doing! Sometimes different room lights would be on, sometimes mattresses in hallways moved around... but what exactly they were doing was a mystery!

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By Presidents' Week they had the longhouse entrances for the non-DVC side pretty well walled off. But yeah, I noticed different rooms would have lights left on. The first couple of nights I'd try to peer in but then realized they all still had the old decor in them and stopped trying so hard after that. The non-DVC side, the closest thing I saw to any chink in the hiding was the top corner of the sheeting on one of the doors was SLIGHTLY down. But even if I'd been brave enough to go and try to take a peek, it was well above my height.

I'm both surprised and impressed they have kept the design under wraps this long!!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

By Presidents' Week they had the longhouse entrances for the non-DVC side pretty well walled off. But yeah, I noticed different rooms would have lights left on. The first couple of nights I'd try to peer in but then realized they all still had the old decor in them and stopped trying so hard after that. The non-DVC side, the closest thing I saw to any chink in the hiding was the top corner of the sheeting on one of the doors was SLIGHTLY down. But even if I'd been brave enough to go and try to take a peek, it was well above my height.

I'm both surprised and impressed they have kept the design under wraps this long!!

Did you see the furniture that was recently spotted? I can't post a link, but it looked good to me!

 

[Dug720]

Did you see the furniture that was recently spotted? I can't post a link, but it looked good to me!

I did not!! I'm guessing it's on the book of faces?

Edit: Just found it. Me likey!!

 

[Dug720]

This was my view from 2924 (Tokelau). I prefer third floor - and had requested it - but this was fine.

 

[PPFlight75]

Made the jump back! My heart was just at the Poly. Gotta be true to your heart!

So happy for you! We check into the Poly July 19th too from our YC split. I'm just hoping most of the rooms are done. I can deal with the monorail not being open but sure hope it is!

 

[kylenne]

Did you see the furniture that was recently spotted? I can't post a link, but it looked good to me!

Tikiman has it on his FB page. Gorgeous!

 

[Dug720]

Tikiman has it on his FB page. Gorgeous!

Agreed!!! And everyone saying "I'm not seeing the Moana theme" - they never said fully themed. They said "colors and shapes inspired by" and I definitely see that in the pictures we're seeing.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

If I read another “Moana-themed room” clickbait blog post.....

Maybe I’m just too sensitive since I love the place, but it really is driving me crazy.

I will be shocked if it’s anything other than subtle inspiration, colors, playful art/accents. The same kind of thing Disney has done in every room renovation across property over the last few years.

 

[sbbwdw]

Do we think Ohana will reopen with the rest of the resort?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Do we think Ohana will reopen with the rest of the resort?

Good question. I’m going to take my lead based on what we see happen at BC/YC and WL. If we see places like Cape May, Yachstman, and/or Artists Point reopen, that could be a good sign.

I also think it may depend on when the rest of the resort reopens. If it’s a partial opening but not all work is done, probably not at first - so then perhaps later on when things are fully open.

Obviously the experience would likely be modified if they did open.

I’m totally guessing though!

 

[Dug720]

I will be shocked if it’s anything other than subtle inspiration, colors, playful art/accents.

Yes. "Inspired" is the word that Disney used in their release about it. Not "Themed". A lot of people seem to be confusing the two words.

I do think it looks very nice. I like the curved lines on those things that look like shelves/maybe end tables.

 

[Farro]

Not staying here, but still love to read. My favorite view is the one we got when we stayed in Fiji, loved it!!!

 

[maltdizzy]

Do we think Ohana will reopen with the rest of the resort?

I think there is a good chance.

Places that used to be buffetts have successfully reopened as "family-style" so I see no reason family-style Ohana can't re-open as well.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

We have a couple of nights booked in a lake-view studio at the end of next week ahead of our AKV stay. All of these photos of the lovely views at the Poly are making me really excited about our "pre-vacation vacation."

They’ll be done by May lol.

May of what year????