In this episode, we continue the RESORT SPOTLIGHT series – highlighting a focus on just one resort in detail. Next up are the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows!
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Hopefully, the new Towers will include a "Ohana" type restaurant to ease traffic on Ohana. A new Trader's Sam bar is needed. I hope some Polynesian influence is included in a more than a minimal way.
I heard that a serious downside to the Bungalows was the ship horns. Is that an issue, especially on resort day?
Can confirm the service at Ohana – was there early June, food was great but everything was piled out so quickly. Loved Trader Sam's – Everyone bought into the bit, and the bartenders remembered me several days after my first visit. I've never been to the DL location, but there charm was there for me.
My only concern is with the addition of the Poly tower. As WDW develops and grows they continue to cram more buildings in between the three monorail resorts. At this point there is very little space between the Poly towner and the Grand Floridian. This additional property could only serv to detract from the overall experience of both resorts. #disneymonygrab
I love the Poly. The only negative for me is the lack of storage space. When we had three adults, I had the closest, husband had one drawer under the bed and our daughter had the other drawer under the bed. It needs a dresser.
This show always helps me know that I am not alone in being a DVC nerd! Great content as always.
good video guys. not a big Poly fan myself but that's why there are different dvc resorts!!
The oasis grill at the DVC pool is a good food option at the poly that isn’t mentioned enough imo.
Love Poly, do not own there. Having re-sale contracts, I hope they will honor us when it comes to the new area and not go the way of Riviera and we will not be able to stay in the new area.
A question that wasn’t addressed-do you think resale points will be accepted to book at the new tower if it’s combined into the original Poly DVC contracts? I’m sure that if they make it a totally separate contract it will have restrictions like the Riviera.
You are 100% correct in the statement that when you upgrade to a better room class, you cannot go back.
I have stayed at the Polynesian bungalows once and the Cooper creek Cabins once and now I really do not want to stay in anything lesser.
Owning DVC allows me to stay in these accommodations easily.
Poly is a disneyfied version of Hawaii just like Grand Floridian is a Disneyfied version of a luxury resort
Hey Paul, how many RVLST Wall-E shirts have
you ordered?
Going to be like Coronado. The mini aluani tower is going to be the more desired place
We all love the poly and it's easy take a break proximity to the park. We might love it too much as the public spaces are all way too small for the crowds. I think they should start connecting the long houses under glass canopies so they can build out more f&b. That tower is bringing a lot more people to the resort.
Just because we are young doesn't mean we don't have taste😮. The nrw ugly Howard Johnson look alike are hideous. WHY pay big bucks for an ugly view?
I don't care if I never go to Ohana again. Last time we visited our table was bad and we were not only rushed but the service was awful. We all commented that it was because they knew the tip was included.
Agree completely.
DLR's Trader Sam's is far superior.
This came across as too much of a Polynesian “put down” session.
7:11 this exactly. The Poly isn't trying to emulate an "authentic" polynesian experience, it's a play on the height of mid-century obsession with American Tiki culture.
How do you think the new tower will affect the pony charts? Will the original studios be valued the same points or less than the new rooms?
Love the Polynesian Resort, and having the new DVC properties there might be enough to convince me to buy. Couldn't agree more about the need for a signature dining restaurant there. Kona Cafe is, without doubt, fantastic. One of my absolute favourite places to get a bite to eat at WDW. Ohana… is not good, for all the reasons Pete mentions.
Despite staying at Aulani a few times, I still love the poly. It’s a classic Disney world resort and provides the classic Disney World experience. It has great dining and is a fantastic location on the monorail line. I’m doing a split stay in January, spending five nights there and then off to the grand Floridian for two nights and then another two at wilderness lodge copper creek.
Poly is off of Adveureland, Contemporary off Tomorrowland and Wilderness Campground off of Frontierland which was Walt’s Wish.
Those in Tokelau will lose their view.
Can you fish from the bungalows?
Poor Craig…I’m not a DVC member either. We should start a club! 😊
Love the Poly. Didn’t mention the Tambu Lounge. Enjoy getting drinks to take to the beach to watch the fireworks.
Love this group ! everybody contributes to the discussion. Great chemistry
Amy Kreiger I must agree with you! I, too, used to think the Poly was tacky, and I couldn't get past the 70s Brady Bunch vibe! Now, love it and make a point to stay at least a few days a year. Only issue now is the high reach on the microwaves for my tiny 5'2" wife😂
It definitely is reminiscent of 1970s basement tiki bar "rec rooms". But keeping that aesthetic in mind, I'm here for it 🙂
One thing about Poly that nobody likes to talk about is the very high point chart. Everyone rags on Riviera for costing so many points per night, but Poly studios require many more points than Riviera or any other resort except maybe a Grand Floridian lake or theme park view room.
Ohana is FAMILY STYLE !!!!!!!!! not a signature……
It seems like we don't like the Poly because it's tacky and not a real representation of Pacific islands, but we also aren't allowed to update it because it's nostalgic.
I'd personally love to see it closer to Aulani and an authentic resort. Tiki culture holds zero nostalgia to me and hasn't aged well.
I miss the old lobby with the tropics and the parrots
Dani is a great addition to the group.