We are headed to the Poly for our first ever Parents-Only trip. We've stayed around the World with the DD (now 20) and DS (now 18) but this is our first trip without them. 
What should we do/see? What hidden gems should not be missed?? DH is in Orlando for work, so we will have limited park-time, and I will be on my own several days. Thanks for your help!! :mickey::mickey::mickey:
Poly is my favorite resort. I could list so many! I'll leave some for the others, so I'll just say have dinner at 'Ohana if you can and see the Torch Lighting Ceremony. Hope you have a fantastic trip!
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Never stayed there but have eaten there. I recommend dinner at O'hana and breakfast at Kona, still two of my favorite meals at Disney
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The Poly is great for even just hanging around the pool if your spouse is off to work. Probably the best features of the Poly for us are it's small size and proximity to the parks (including Epcot by monorail). Be sure to book breakfast at Kona. It's so nice to slow down and watch the other bustle by as they head to Ohana for breakfast or out to the parks for the day. It's been a few years for us so I don't know the status of the beach but being able to watch Wishes there is a definite perk. It's hard to say which resort has the best atmosphere because they are all unique, but it's certainly near the very top of the list at WDW. Enjoy!
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
My favorite thing about the Polynesian, Hmmmmm.........EVERYTHING. Its the best resort, hands down.
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Polynesian-Dec 1984
Grosvenor-Dec 1988
Polynesian-Jan 2002
Polynesian-Dec 2003
Pop century-Jan 2005
All Star Sports- Jan 2008
All Star Movies Dec 2014
Fort Wilderness Cabins Nov 2017
All Star Music-Oct 2018
Fort Wilderness-Jan 2022
Pop Century-Nov 2023
i like the "feel" of the place. Try the new bar (it's hidden around the corner from the fast food deal)
16 FW, SS
15 CS, FW
14 CS,FW,POR
13 BCW
12 BC
11 BC
10 FW
09 DEC
08 FW,POR
07 OK, SS, CBR, POR
06 POLY,AS,FW,YC
05 SS,FW
04 GF,CR,POLY,POP,ASM
03 BC,WL
02 AKL
01 WLV,GF
00 BC
99 POLY, POR
98 CS,BW
97 C
96 FQ,OK
95 CB,BW
94 WL
93 OKW
92 DL
91 RMG
90 RMG
83 TH
76 V
71 HI
Everything does sum it up. Highlights are the resort launch to MK, closeness of the TTC for the monorail to Epcot and the ferries, a nice 15 minute walk to GF, and evenings watching the fireworks.
26 years staying at the Polynesian
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Twenty six straight years staying at the Polynesian
Next trip: October 2018
Ohana and The Electric Water Pageant.
For me, my favorite thing is the location. You're a 10-15 minute walk to GF, about the same to the TTC, and boat/monorail to MK and the other resorts on the lagoon. Being able to take the monorail to two different parks is awesome. I even enjoy just riding the Epcot loop and taking a quick swing through the park and riding back to the TTC. Dining is also great, since there are so many options available to you when you stay on the resort loop.
We are having dinner at 'Ohana tomorrow :eat: (we're locals) and have eaten there and the Kona Cafe several times in the past, but we've never stayed at the resort. That's soon to be rectified. We're staying in a Bungalow next month !
:yay:
Ed
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Don't miss the bread pudding at Ohana...
Scallywag
August 2004 - POR
May 2006 - POF (Honeymoon Trip)
September 2006 - Royal Pacific (Universal Studios)
April 2007 - POR
July 2009 - CBR
June 2013 - CBR
June 2014 - POF
June 2016 - POLY
June 2017 - AKL
June 2018 - BC
I really enjoy the lounge/bar area outside of 'Ohana.
1975 & 1977 - Summer - Disneyland
1991 April - WDW
1993 April - WDW
2006 June - Saratoga Springs
2007 July – Saratoga Springs
2010 February - Caribbean Beach Resort
2010 October – AKL Jambo
2011 July - Old Key West
2013 October - OKW
2015 September - AKL Jambo
2016 September - AKL Jambo
While I have not stayed at the Polynesian, I have eaten at O'hana and LOVED it!!! The atmosphere of the hotel is amazing.
March 2017 - Pop Century
November 2015 - Caribbean Beach
October 2014 - Boardwalk Villas
November 2013 - POR
May 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge
October 2007 - Disneyland
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December 2004 - Riverside
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Disney-Nut;2495322 wrote: My favorite thing about the Polynesian, Hmmmmm.........EVERYTHING. Its the best resort, hands down.
I'll second that.
March 99 - POFQ
Feb 04 - WL
Feb 05 - POLY
Nov 05 - CB
Oct 06 - POLY
Nov 07 - POLY/BC
Nov 08 - BC
Mar 10 - WL
Nov 10 - POR-Riverside
Apr 12 - POR-Riverside
Mar 13 - POR
Jan 14 - WL
Nov 14 - POR-Riverside
Mar 16 - POLY
Aug 17 - POLY
Aug 18 - BC
