Polydweller
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Looks like it. I heard from a contact today that the Hawaiian/Polynesian theme is gone or at least very downplayed.
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Disney's Polynesian Resort 'Never Land Club' closing for lengthy refurbishment
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Polydweller
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I really don't know how accurate what I'm hearing is. What I get can be somewhat off. Some things will be improvement and I do like the lobby changes but I'm not as optimistic about the Poly as a whole.
stevehousse
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R they gonna end up overhauling the resort to look more like Aulani? That's the impression I'm getting...
Polydweller
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Lou Mongello has just posted a video on WDWradio site that includes video of the new Disney Club. Frankly, it's a very sterile space that really looks like it was done for as little money as they could get away with. Mostly flat paintings on walls with flat screen TVs on one wall and several little stools in front of them. A small castle facade is there but it's not like a playhouse. No Polynesian theme at all. It's way less than the Neverland Club.
The only people at the presentation the also describes redesign of the grounds are Tom Wolber SVP of Resorts and Transportation and Debbie Peterson the Imagineer. Notably missing is Norm Noble the resort's manager or any other Poly people at all. Certainly fits what I've heard that all of this is being forced on the Poly rather than something they wanted. Certainly does not bode well for the resort.
The only people at the presentation the also describes redesign of the grounds are Tom Wolber SVP of Resorts and Transportation and Debbie Peterson the Imagineer. Notably missing is Norm Noble the resort's manager or any other Poly people at all. Certainly fits what I've heard that all of this is being forced on the Poly rather than something they wanted. Certainly does not bode well for the resort.
stevehousse
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That's sadthey didn't go all out in the themeing of the new redesigned club...
doctornick
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Well "Lilo's Playhouse" is certainly more in keeping with the theme of the resort, though it is a less beloved franchise compared to Peter Pan. Will the decor match the name?
Sage of Time
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Attendance must have REALLY dropped off. Amusing. Don't fix what ain't broken!
Next Big Thing
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That's likely the reason for the change. It does sound like a possible adult area.