Figment2005
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What about the Pizza Huts that were built in 1971?
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PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian
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Foolish Mortal
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Did they do a nice job and it looks nice, yes. Overall I liked it better the other way. More open space and redistributed seating versus an awesome fountain, meh. Maybe if they had a statue of Don Ho coming out of the floor doing Hawaiin themed songs ????
SMRT-1Michael
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Does it still have that "Polynesian smell" in the lobby? 
I'll be there on Sunday to see for myself
I'll be there on Sunday to see for myself
Fox&Hound
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I really like it =) Bright, vibrant, not dated. I have never stayed here so I don't have a personal attachment to how it used to look. I feel bad for those are taking this hard, though. I can understand loving something so much and not wanting to see it change. Any pics of the old lobby for a comparison?
DisneyJunkie
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Looks very cheap, like crap, and an overall insult to those who've always loved the Poly as it was.
Before this make-over, I know I'd look forward to that first view of the waterfall as I walked into the lobby. Now there's nothing but tacky-looking red seats, stupid-looking multi-colored light orbs hanging overhead, and a complete lack of warmth and character.
Before this make-over, I know I'd look forward to that first view of the waterfall as I walked into the lobby. Now there's nothing but tacky-looking red seats, stupid-looking multi-colored light orbs hanging overhead, and a complete lack of warmth and character.
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Lee
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Next Big Thing
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That's great and really beautiful, but I still think the new lobby looks very nice. I never personally had a connection to the fountain, so it's not something that hurts me as much. I like the new look for the most part.Boom. For the win.
The only thing I really think was a questionable choice was the red/orange cushions. I mean really?
Rescue Ranger
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I like it...but the water feature...(it is still a water feature isn't it?), looks ridiculous the way it is. If they do not add the Tiki person to it, it will be embarrassing to stay like that. They BETTER still add the TIKI!!!!
note2001
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They're trying to keep that 1971 feeling going. Apparently they felt more of a connection to Orange than to green. Oh, wait.
From the ground floor the new layout looks okay, but I don't like the view from the second floor at all. Don't know why but I keep hearing the tune from Gilligan's island in my head when I see the lights from the second floor.
Soarin' Over Pgh
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They should have wrapped garland and tinsel around the rubble pile for the holidays.
I took this one, I think, the night before the final walls enclosed the bottom level.
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ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Yes indeed they are, and Marrakesh is one of my favorite restaurants in EPCOT.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Does it still have that "Polynesian smell" in the lobby?
No it does not, It looks like a Hampton Inn with some odd shaped lamps and yes I was there today, A complete and utter DEFURBISHMENT.
Mike S
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What a centerpiece........
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
No they should have wrapped primacord around the rubble pile and had a lottery to see who gets to push the button.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Free 6 month financing at Home Depot...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
They're trying to keep that 1971 feeling going. Apparently they felt more of a connection to Orange than to green. Oh, wait.
From the ground floor the new layout looks okay, but I don't like the view from the second floor at all. Don't know why but I keep hearing the tune from Gilligan's island in my head when I see the lights from the second floor.
Funny I hear a calliope - and then I think of the clowns in CP.
thehowiet
Wilson King of Prussia
Yikes....Well, I guess that's one way to save on WDI design costs.
I wonder if they'll have binoculars so guests will be able to see the new water feature from the second floor.
SMRT-1Michael
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Oh boy. The one thing I hoped wouldn't be gone once the refurb was over. That and the Samoa Mickey, Minnie, Morty, and Ferdie statues that were on top of the shelves in Trader Jacks (now Moana Mercantile).... Shame. Was one of my favorite resorts since I was young.
This is kind of like the equivalent of them tearing out the Mary Blair mural in the Contemporary.