I went to the Polynesian today one last time (most likely) before construction begins on the lobby. I parked and went over for a little while, then went to MK, and then went back, however both times I was there I saw groups of Cast Members in business attire with name tags who looked like they were being given some sort of tour. The second time I saw them I was sitting by the fountain reading and I heard one of the guys say, "So what are you doing to the lobby?" or something along those lines and the guy leading them goes, "Well now that it's been announced we can actually talk about it. The grotto..." and by then he was too far away for me to hear.
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As I was walking around, a Cast Member approached me and asked if I needed help with anything and I go, "No, I'm just.." and kind of hesitated and he finishes my sentence with "...enjoying the view?" So I agreed and said I was enjoying the waterfall one last time before it's taken out and he agreed with me that it was hard. I asked him when they're going to remove it and while he said he didn't know but possibly this week. I told him how my family always used to stay at the Polynesian so my earliest Disney memories are from when we stayed at the Polynesian and it nearly brought me to tears. It sounds so crazy that the removal of something like that could be so emotional. I took so many pictures and threw a coin into the water and I still can't believe it was probably for the last time.
If Disney ruins the Polynesian's lobby, which I'm afraid they're going to, I will absolutely never forgive them.