captainkidd
Well-Known Member
It seems without a doubt, the Polynesian is the most popular Disney Resort. It had always been our dream resort. We finally got the chance to stay there a couple years back, and while we enjoyed it, I certainly wasn't as blown away as most seem to be. Here are a few things I didn't care for that make me feel this way:
- The elevators in the longhouses are small, banged up, and don't sound very secure.
- The GCH, while lovely, gets far too crowded in the evening with other guests.
- Tambu Lounge is great, but like the rest of the GCH, gets way too crowded from Ohana in the evening.
- There's no hot tub.
- Many of the tiki torches weren't lit.
- Bus transportation was worse than any Disney Resort we've stayed at.
- Front desk, while not rude by any means, didn't make us feel overly welcome, and wasn't very efficient.
I think the biggest thing for me was, it just didn't feel like a $400 a night resort. I loved the size and decor of the rooms. I loved the grounds. I loved the theming. I just didn't get the Deluxe type of feeling I get while at the Wilderness Lodge or Grand Floridian.
- The elevators in the longhouses are small, banged up, and don't sound very secure.
- The GCH, while lovely, gets far too crowded in the evening with other guests.
- Tambu Lounge is great, but like the rest of the GCH, gets way too crowded from Ohana in the evening.
- There's no hot tub.
- Many of the tiki torches weren't lit.
- Bus transportation was worse than any Disney Resort we've stayed at.
- Front desk, while not rude by any means, didn't make us feel overly welcome, and wasn't very efficient.
I think the biggest thing for me was, it just didn't feel like a $400 a night resort. I loved the size and decor of the rooms. I loved the grounds. I loved the theming. I just didn't get the Deluxe type of feeling I get while at the Wilderness Lodge or Grand Floridian.