News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[peter11435]

That is ironic actually lol, bet they claim it would be a safety concern or something

That’s why this entire argument is ridiculous. People are angry SOG guests can’t walk across the street and use Polynesian services and facilities anymore. When Polynesian guests never could do the same in reverse. And SOG guests actually are still more than welcome to visit the Polynesian via safe and appropriate means.

 

[Disneylover69]

What actually can you not visit across the property anymore?

Ironically, the one place that all guests cannot visit is SOG.

Disney should demand equal access then they will consider the bridge!

Take a shot every time someone has used the term "riff-raff" in the thread. Time to get the holidays started!!!

I’m not going to lie, half the reasons I have continued to post is just be able to keep using the world riff raff lol

 

[Disneylover69]

That’s why this entire argument is ridiculous. People are angry SOG guests can’t walk across the street and use Polynesian services and facilities anymore. When Polynesian guests never could do the same in reverse. And SOG guests actually are still more than welcome to visit the Polynesian via safe and appropriate means.

Yea you are right, that is ridiculous and I’m ashamed to have spent so much time defending SOG and wanting them to get a bridge.

This should be the default statement whenever the SOG walkway is discussed that the poly guests were unable to use it to get to SOG.

Thus the walk way actually does not promote the connectivity that I want at WDW

 

[MagicRat]

I’m more upset about the principle it sets. I’ve never stayed or used the SOG walkway. I just keep worrying WDW will continually bring less assessable

And yet they added a bridge that has to raise from GF to MK that is accessible from the ticket center and they redid the walk from Polynesian to GF. Got it, less accessible. Or did you actual mean you will not be able to assess Disney anymore because it’s a bad take.

 

[plutofan15]

I’m more upset about the principle it sets. I’ve never stayed or used the SOG walkway. I just keep worrying WDW will continually bring less assessable

I think you can stop worrying. Removing a crosswalk is not going to lead to less accessibility across the resort. As mentioned previously, with Uber/Lyft getting between resorts is easier than before. Plus the Skyliner makes getting between multiple resorts much easier. During our last stay at CBR we had a planned non park day to relax. After lunch we wanted to get some ice cream at Beaches & Cream. We hopped on the Skyliner and were there in a matter in minutes. Previously, that would have involved multiple busses and a far longer time. See, better accessibility.

 

[Disneylover69]

I think you can stop worrying. Removing a crosswalk is not going to lead to less accessibility across the resort. As mentioned previously, with Uber/Lyft getting between resorts is easier than before. Plus the Skyliner makes getting between multiple resorts much easier. During our last stay at CBR we had a planned non park day to relax. After lunch we wanted to get some ice cream at Beaches & Cream. We hopped on the Skyliner and were there in a matter in minutes. Previously, that would have involved multiple busses and a far longer time. See, better accessibility.

Very true and SOG doesn’t really have a leg to stand on since they don’t allow non-guests.

 

[FiestaFunKid]

Folks are saying that the Great Ceremonial House has been way overcrowded with people, including Captain Cooks, Pineapple Lanai, etc. I hope it's just the opening week boom, but the tower could put a big stress on these options w/o it's own quick service and shops. Not looking forward to the Trader Sam wait times.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Take a shot every time someone has used the term "riff-raff" in the thread. Time to get the holidays started!!!

Actual image of a SoG guest sneaking into Poly to enjoy the astroturf lawn games:

 

[Disneylover69]

Folks are saying that the Great Ceremonial House has been way overcrowded with people, including Captain Cooks, Pineapple Lanai, etc. I hope it's just the opening week boom, but the tower could put a big stress on these options w/o its own quick service and shops. Not looking forward to the Trader Sam wait times.

I mean is anyone surprised at that? Lol

 

[networkpro]

Just for room numbers, the Poly has increased from 847 to 1,115 rooms with the addtion of the Tower.

 

[Disneylover69]

Actual image of a SoG guest sneaking into Poly to enjoy the astroturf lawn games:
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Do one of the dance party thing they have on the lawn lol

 

[surfsupdon]

Keep adding numbers, but maintaining the same transport output.
Polynesian proper was a mess Saturday night. We dined at Kona. The lobby was as crowded as Main Street. It was not enjoyable and I can see the new Tower guests overcrowding an already overcrowded venue!

Remember the monorail was built to service the Poly and Contemp, with a 3rd eventually planned with what became the Grand. Then they added villas at Contemp and Grand, bungalows, and now more villas at Poly. Transportation and crowds are insane.

 

[Tha Realest]

At least they didn’t fumble the effect this overcrowding will have on transportation and food service options for Poly, right? Right?

*clears throat*

 

[doctornick]

Folks are saying that the Great Ceremonial House has been way overcrowded with people, including Captain Cooks, Pineapple Lanai, etc. I hope it's just the opening week boom, but the tower could put a big stress on these options w/o it's own quick service and shops. Not looking forward to the Trader Sam wait times.

Yeah, I very much don't understand the lack of a dedicated quick serve in the new building

 

[UNCgolf]

What about those going to a dining reservation? Or meeting a guest?

How do they identify an offsite guest without MDE who is going to / returning from an ADR? Or someone not named on an ADR (only the lead guest need be named)?

This is basically the same reason that it's incredibly unlikely Disney would ever charge a separate fee to use bus service or other transit. It would cause too much bottlenecking to check every single guest and would slow down service tremendously (which would then cause people to not buy it because it wouldn't be worth the price).

It's much easier to just raise room rates, add resort fees, etc. and cover it that way.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Tikiman’s unofficial has video of the fireworks from one of the new rooms. Stunning view.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

Lobby looks better than I expected but still too generic IMO. One thing I can't tell from the photos is where the front desk is in the tower? For those that have been there, is there even a front desk or will they just have CMs standing in the lobby with ipads?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Lobby looks better than I expected but still too generic IMO. One thing I can't tell from the photos is where the front desk is in the tower? For those that have been there, is there even a front desk or will they just have CMs standing in the lobby with ipads?

Or you just check-in in the Great Ceremonial House like most DVCs? Check-in was added to BLT later.

 

[JD80]

A month ago I stayed at AKL and I resort hopped. I visited: Cont/Poly/Grand Flo/WL both with and without reservations for a meal. Not one time were there any barriers of entry other than getting to the MK bus stop.

 

[Disneylover69]

Yeah, I very much don't understand the lack of a dedicated quick serve in the new building

The hotel room numbers alone likely couldn’t sustain it. Plus it would just encourage others to do what manyyyyy complain about