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Trip Report Polynesian :June 2016
- Thread starter bethymouse
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Our first day at the parks was Animal Kingdom, and we headed to meet Pocahontas.
Our second day was at EPCOT. Having trouble uploading pictures. Hopefully will be better tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Looking forward to more.
Figgy1
Premium Member
Same here. I'd love to hear how you liked GF compared to the Poly
I personally prefer the Grand, but my husband is in love with the POLY! I guess we were greeted with such grace and dignity, and also were able to meet Mr. Richard ( the 90 year old greeter). I liked the restaurants and the open air better. Although my boys liked the POLY pool better! I did enjoy watching Wishes from the pool at the POLY, but sadly did not like the gates around it!
We just had a not so good check in experience at the POLY. Most all rooms were booked up, and the room I requested was not available ( she did check, but she seemed so "cold"). We ended up with a room pretty far from the GC House ( lobby) ( Mo'orea -with no view) and they had 2 power outages! We experienced the generators there ( apparently had a fire recently).
We actually paid more for the POLY, so I guess I just liked the lobby and the cast members a bit better at the Grand, as they seemed to bend over backwards to make your experience special.
Here is a picture of our view.
We just had a not so good check in experience at the POLY. Most all rooms were booked up, and the room I requested was not available ( she did check, but she seemed so "cold"). We ended up with a room pretty far from the GC House ( lobby) ( Mo'orea -with no view) and they had 2 power outages! We experienced the generators there ( apparently had a fire recently).We actually paid more for the POLY, so I guess I just liked the lobby and the cast members a bit better at the Grand, as they seemed to bend over backwards to make your experience special.
Here is a picture of our view.
Disney Springs is beautiful, but the shopping experience is just a high end outlet mall. We ate at D-Luxe Burger, and it was delicious! We all preferred the classic cheeseburger. The fries were just OK. We also went to the Sprinkles ATM, and got 3 cookies, but there was no receipt. Inside was packed because it was so hot!
Spirit of Aloha Show was good as usual. The food was just OK. I really liked the cold noodle salad! The fire dancer of course was the best part!
Animal Kingdom Tree of Life at night. We did not see the "Jungle Book" show... we rode Expedition Everest instead!
Computer trouble again... sorry. Will try again later to finish report!
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Yes, lots of pricey stuff at DS. I experienced sticker shock in several stores, especially Tommy Bahama and Kate Spade. Guess I am not a designer prices kinda guy. We went to DS several times during our trip a few weeks ago, and the line for the Sprinkles was just too long for me, so we did not try it. We stood in line for cupcakes once at DC Cupcakes, but it was to get some for a niece of ours. Would not stand in line just for me.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
My computer sometimes mocks me, torments me, teases me and frustrates me. And sometimes it behaves, but not often.Computer trouble again... sorry. Will try again later to finish report!
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Nice report so far. I haven't stayed at the Poly since I was about 10 years old and that was many, many moons ago. I would love to stay there again, and it is my husband's bucket list resort. Too bad you got such a chilly reception there.
I am giving her the benefit of the doubt. I should have asked how long she had been working at the Polynesian, and perhaps to speak to another cast member, but I was at the POLY, so I "let it go"... no pun intended.
