Batman'sParents
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Now for the one million dollar question: Will you still be able to walk from the Poly to Magic Kingdom again?
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News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024
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Chef idea Mickey`=
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Yes, but it wouldn't be like it was before. It's even possible there's two paths one from the backside since that looks like is where the main entrance would be.
easyrowrdw
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That's crazy. Cooks is fine and I've never really had issues with excessive waits. But you're adding a ton more people to the resort and only one dining option?!
Chef idea Mickey`=
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Bay Lake Tower and Villas at Grand doesn't have a bar or restaurant so for Polynesian Tower to at least get a bar and one restaurant is something itself!
easyrowrdw
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Yeah, that's true. Grand Villas are a lot smaller, but I guess Bay Lake is pretty big. I hadn't thought of that. Okay, maybe it's not crazy lolBay Lake Tower and Villas at Grand doesn't have a bar or restaurant so for Polynesian Tower to at least get a bar and one restaurant is something itself!
Chef idea Mickey`=
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It looks crazy because The Polynesian seems a more popular location to visit. To me I love the three equally but Ohana, Trader Sam's, the place itself, dole whip, The Poly is an attraction of it's own to majority of people. The only closest thing to that is Steakhouse 71 and say California Grill.
pvtim
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Grand Flo- Narcooses, Citricos, Victoria & Alberts, Gasparilla Island Grill
Contemporary- Chef Mickey, California Grill, Steakhouse 71, Contempo Cafe
Poly - Ohana, Kona Cafe, Captain Cooks
Poly is just as popular and has only 2 Sit Downs with one quick Serve - No Fine Dining while the other 2 have 3 Sit Downs and 1 quick serve - both including a Fine Dining option. A Fine dining option at the top would have rounded it out but what they went with spreads already super popular options even thinner!
That is the problem here (I purposely left off coffee bars, pool bars and lounges to see the deeper concern with this lack of foresight), it is hard enough staying at the Poly as is and getting a reservation without fighting an extra 250+ rooms worth of guests.
Contemporary- Chef Mickey, California Grill, Steakhouse 71, Contempo Cafe
Poly - Ohana, Kona Cafe, Captain Cooks
Poly is just as popular and has only 2 Sit Downs with one quick Serve - No Fine Dining while the other 2 have 3 Sit Downs and 1 quick serve - both including a Fine Dining option. A Fine dining option at the top would have rounded it out but what they went with spreads already super popular options even thinner!
That is the problem here (I purposely left off coffee bars, pool bars and lounges to see the deeper concern with this lack of foresight), it is hard enough staying at the Poly as is and getting a reservation without fighting an extra 250+ rooms worth of guests.
James Alucobond
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While rooftop dining would have been nice, they don’t lack for space that could be used for dining if they wanted to, so it’s not like it was a singular golden opportunity. Heck, Tangaroa Terrace could be converted back to dining at any time if there was a desire.
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Disstevefan1
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Sure looks like there’s a lot of work to go still to be able to open this year.
Tha Realest
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how is this going to affect capacity on the resort Monorail? I can’t imagine the folks at GF will be happy if the MK-bound monorail’s already full when it hits their station.
Ayla
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It is crazy.
Tha Realest
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This makes a lot more sense once you consider they don’t really care about guest convenience in that regard and really want to cram DVC in a place where it will have the most demand and make the most money.
Chef idea Mickey`=
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I suppose since they didn't find it an issue for Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary sharing one small quick service that it wouldn't be a problem for Villas at The Grand and now Polynesian Tower. If Polynesian needed a fine dining this could've been the spot since replacing the Luau Dinner Show! 
JoeCamel
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Or maybe Poly wedding venue dining and dress shop? Split it depending on which side you are facing and everyone gets a fireworks view. Should be good for ~$500 a plate depending on wineI suppose since they didn't find it an issue for Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary sharing one small quick service that it wouldn't be a problem for Villas at The Grand and now Polynesian Tower. If Polynesian needed a fine dining this could've been the spot since replacing the Luau Dinner Show!
Bocabear
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They could always do a "Victoria and Albert's" style restaurant.. Limited one seating per night...same sort of pricing but a luxe version of French Polynesian dining... call it Kalākaua & Liliuokalani... French Polynesian cuisine ... With a little entertainment...Like a very fancy Luau... It could be a fancy $375 excl wine or cocktails dinner.
I personally know many people that would gladly pay for that... Especially if the venue is really beautiful, feels Polynesian (not Ikea) and is somewhat intimate. No jackets, Slacks and nice tropical/Hawaiian style shirts... It could be the loveliest evening for adults on property.
I personally know many people that would gladly pay for that... Especially if the venue is really beautiful, feels Polynesian (not Ikea) and is somewhat intimate. No jackets, Slacks and nice tropical/Hawaiian style shirts... It could be the loveliest evening for adults on property.
Club Cooloholic
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Question, do they do a soft opening, and when does that start? One or two weeks before the real opening date? How do they do this bookings...is it employees and and family?