News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

Animaniac93-98

Animaniac93-98

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Sir_Cliff said:
These posts don't seem in good faith, so I probably shouldn't respond. However, the fact that the other deluxe Disney resorts include gyms suggests that, whether you personally use them or not, they are an expected amenity in hotels of a certain level. You can also find lists of jogging and running trails at Walt Disney World on their website which I'm sure are of no interest to you, but are obviously of interest to someone.
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It's a standard amenity at many hotels, not just "deluxe" ones. Even Universal's lowest tier hotels have decent gyms.

Hotel "gyms" can range from a broom closet with one treadmill and/or one elliptical to large facilities that could rival your local club, but it's increasingly expected and common for hotels to have them.

They offer the convenience of on site equipment without the need to drive to or pay and sign up for one near where you're staying. Even if people don't go as hard on vacation, having an indoor, air-conditioned space to exercise is a nice benefit.

Polynesian finally having one is good for its guests, and for what they're paying, should not have to walk to GF to use one.
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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Per Perplexity....
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Also, Swolphin, which is considered deluxe, also has a gym.

Having a gym, high end retail and restaurants, a plussed pool, club level rooms, activities and events (e.g., tennis court, boating), a spa are also typical of deluxe accommodations.
 
LSLS

LSLS

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FiestaFunKid said:
an exaggeration to make a point on the importance of gym in a disney resort, not an insult - guess you decided to take it at face value and it went over your head - and then started in on the insults instead which was a very insightful point (hint - don't take that at face value)
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So, calling people who enjoy gym time raving lunatics and make some insinuation about liking non-descript hotels is not an insult, but saying that you called people weird because they like something you don't, or giving an explanation as to why some people prefer it is an insult. Personally we have chosen the Coronado before specifically for the gym. As someone who enjoys lifting (not just walking), it's a big plus for me. I'm up before everyone else in my family, so rather than sit on my phone, I prefer getting up and go throw weights around. And judging by my experiences in the gym (or going around larger resorts), I'm far from alone.
 
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JIMMYEDDIE

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flyerjab said:
Unpopular opinion in this territory but this resort is beautiful. We are staying here early next year and the more I see the more gorgeous it is. The seafood restaurant and lobby have so many more subtle colors that keep it from being too washed out.

I know the diehards hate the new direction the resorts area headed but we own Riviera and will most likely be buying in here at some point. Stunning!
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I love it
 
MickeyCB

MickeyCB

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DisneyDreamer08 said:
Wondering if anyone has stayed here or in the OG Poly lately? Specifically wondering how Captain Cook’s has been? Any more noticeably crowded?
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We just got back March 27-April 1, stayed one night in a bungalow and then the Tower and it was horrible. I have a trip report going and talk about this.
It was so busy each time we tried to order and the poor CM's were working their tails off!
 
solidyne

solidyne

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MickeyCB said:
We just got back March 27-April 1, stayed one night in a bungalow and then the Tower and it was horrible. I have a trip report going and talk about this.
It was so busy each time we tried to order and the poor CM's were working their tails off!
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Cook's was horrible, or the Tower was horrible?
 
MickeyCB

MickeyCB

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solidyne said:
Cook's was horrible, or the Tower was horrible?
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We liked the Tower. The food situation was horrible. Captain Cook's was crazy busy our entire stay and we tried one night to eat at the new Wailulu Grill and it was a 50 minute wait for seating and almost 2 hours for takeout.
We did go during a busy time, don't know if it will be better in the next few weeks as crowds decrease.
 
aladdin2007

aladdin2007

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MickeyCB said:
We liked the Tower. The food situation was horrible. Captain Cook's was crazy busy our entire stay and we tried one night to eat at the new Wailulu Grill and it was a 50 minute wait for seating and almost 2 hours for takeout.
We did go during a busy time, don't know if it will be better in the next few weeks as crowds decrease.
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That proves the short sighted idiocy of TWDC and TDO, expecting everyone to cram into one miserable little location to operate for two locations so they can save on costs. Lousy guest options or lack there of and over worked cast.
 
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Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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DisneyDreamer08 said:
Wondering if anyone has stayed here or in the OG Poly lately? Specifically wondering how Captain Cook’s has been? Any more noticeably crowded?
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Have a friend who returned about 3 weeks ago and said the increased crowds from the tower basically ruin the place.

Another great job, Bob…way to slam more people into a spot with nothing for them to do
 

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