News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Did he get that info from a bus driver?

Speaking of bus driver, this lady was mumbling to her hubby or else on the bus when the bus was driving by the Poly construction.. she said "oh look they're building the ramp for the monorail" (as if she knew they were building a new monorail station for it..) sometimes I just can't with these ppl trying to impress but with lies...x

 

[OG Runner]

I do not mean to be negative, really I love Walt Disney World, but the current room rates at the Polynesian and it's DVC tower are insane. Just the room rates are higher than hotel rooms you would get in New York or Las Vegas. I actually stayed at the Polynesian in 1992 & 1998.

 

[TrojanUSC]

I do not mean to be negative, really I love Walt Disney World, but the current room rates at the Polynesian and it's DVC tower are insane. Just the room rates are higher than hotel rooms you would get in New York or Las Vegas. I actually stayed at the Polynesian in 1992 & 1998.

You could stay at the recently refurbished Waldorf Astoria, the gorgeous new JW or the very nice Swan Reserve for literally one half the price, including Ubers to and from the parks. If you have any loyalty you'd also be eligible to earn upgrades and points. Other than the transportation, why anyone chooses to stay on property at this point is actually beyond me.

 

[James Alucobond]

Other than the transportation, why anyone chooses to stay on property at this point is actually beyond me.

Because for many, that is the entire draw. You don’t have to rent a car, you don’t have to sit in traffic, you don’t have to think about how to get from here to there, you don’t have to trek across a searing expanse of asphalt. Additionally, you can offer older children a degree of freedom of movement and choice that you might not feel comfortable offering them elsewhere. Without the feel of a self-contained entertainment metropolis, WDW is significantly less special and unique.

 

[TrojanUSC]

Because for many, that is the entire draw. You don’t have to rent a car, you don’t have to sit in traffic, you don’t have to think about how to get from here to there, you don’t have to trek across a searing expanse of asphalt. Additionally, you can offer older children a degree of freedom of movement and choice that you might not feel comfortable offering them elsewhere. Without the feel of a self-contained entertainment metropolis, WDW is significantly less special and unique.

I guess but all the aforementioned properties listed are on WDW property. You can take a Minnie Van to and from the parks and still come in hundreds cheaper than staying at a Disney deluxe hotel, with far nicer room and amenities.

 

[BrianLo]

I guess but all the aforementioned properties listed are on WDW property. You can take a Minnie Van to and from the parks and still come in hundreds cheaper than staying at a Disney deluxe hotel, with far nicer room and amenities.

Cash rates are nuts. Cash rates on DVC are extra nuts. But the core product is not actually meant to support cash rates long term and can be achieved for like 1/3rd the rack rate with DVC - sometimes even less. That tends to be where the justification lies.

 

[arich35]

Was curious and looked up rates for Dec 17th-20th and a 1 bedroom at the Tower is nearly $1,600 a night. Who do they expect to pay those prices?

 

[Doberge]

I do not mean to be negative, really I love Walt Disney World, but the current room rates at the Polynesian and it's DVC tower are insane. Just the room rates are higher than hotel rooms you would get in New York or Las Vegas. I actually stayed at the Polynesian in 1992 & 1998.

I don't get it either but Poly sells so well that it is often excluded from discount offers. Without DVC I'd never be there.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Was curious and looked up rates for Dec 17th-20th and a 1 bedroom at the Tower is nearly $1,600 a night. Who do they expect to pay those prices?

I just booked a week near that date at Pop with the 30% discount... $220/night.

 

[Nunu]

Without DVC I'd never be there.

Same here.
In fact, I doubt we'd be willing to pay for any of the deluxe resorts' rates I see nowadays.

 

[Doberge]

I just booked a week near that date at Pop with the 30% discount... $220/night.

That's a week where cash rates are high and DVC is low. Saw some availability for 5 nights at Saratoga and renting would be just under $250/night.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Negative on the walkway.

Boat

Thanks for the info.

 

[DCBaker]

Here's a video look and photos from today:

 

[Incomudro]

Here's a video look and photos from today:

Which cell block is this?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Which cell block is this?

I choose Paul Lynde for the center square.

 

[Bocabear]

I choose Paul Lynde for the center square.

"Paul, Why do motorcyclists wear leather?...."
Paul Lynde: "Because Chiffon wrinkles so easily"....
my favorite Paul Lynde quote.....

 

[Big_Shakalaka]

I choose Paul Lynde for the center square.

I pick Gilbert Gottfried for the win... YOU FOOL!

One of the greatest game show moments ever.

 

[Bocabear]

I just booked a week near that date at Pop with the 30% discount... $220/night.

there is a world of difference between the Polynesian and Pop Century.... Let's compare Days Inn and Waldorf Astoria...
I do agree that the Deluxe resorts are outnof line with the quality they offer though. Location and convenience seems to be the draw....certainly not accomodation quality....and now with the new building, thematic immersion is also not part of the equation.