Polynesian Resort.....The final nail in the coffin ?

SteveAZee

SteveAZee

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Prince-1 said:
Nothing says "fun vacation" like needing a spreadsheet.
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I didn't start using one until a visit became so complicated it seemed necessary. I agree it would be nice to not need (or want) one, but I don't go that often and I prefer to know some things are a 'sure thing' when taking the time and money to go there with my family.
 
Prince-1

Prince-1

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SteveAZee said:
I didn't start using one until a visit became so complicated it seemed necessary. I agree it would be nice to not need (or want) one, but I don't go that often and I prefer to know some things are a 'sure thing' when taking the time and money to go there with my family.
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Hey if it works for you then more power to you. My comment was more on the modern Disney vacation then how you do it.
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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Sadly the boat has sailed... Now we can only hope that they are not using the Marriott Hospitality Corporate Design firm for all the finishes... but somehow I think that we are going to see standard modern motel with some light Polynesian/ tropical nods....
 
JohnD

JohnD

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Mark48 said:
Unfortunatly they did it :(
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The Polyday Inn. (Photo posted previously on this forum. Not by me.)
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John park hopper

John park hopper

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When I think of Polynesia I don't picture high rise hotels. It wasn't until WW II and main land GI's discovered the south pacific and the potential for tourists did high rise hotels spring up on Hawaiian Beaches. Bet they weren't financed by Hawaiian's. Those high rise hotels are about as authentic Polynesia as margarine imitating butter. Sorry Disney this Polyday Inn has destroyed what used to be a unique resort all for the almighty dollar.
 
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James Alucobond

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John park hopper said:
When I think of Polynesia I don't picture high rise hotels. It wasn't until WW II and main land GI's discovered the south pacific and the potential for tourists did high rise hotels spring up on Hawaiian Beaches. Bet they weren't financed by Hawaiian's. Those high rise hotels are about as authentic Polynesia as margarine imitating butter. Sorry Disney this Polyday Inn has destroyed what used to be a unique resort all for the almighty dollar.
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I mean ... not to defend the addition specifically, but you do realize that the aesthetic of this resort is not "genuine" Polynesia, right? It's based on the tiki aesthetic that became popular around the time of the war.
 
spock8113

spock8113

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Just another Biff's Pleasure Palace on Disney property. They are ruining the resort by going too profit bearing.
Soon they'll be just shy of the Strip in Vegas. When does Mickey's Cheese Casino get built?
If true, it is just more disappointment on a pile of past piles.
 
JohnD

JohnD

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John park hopper said:
When I think of Polynesia I don't picture high rise hotels. It wasn't until WW II and main land GI's discovered the south pacific and the potential for tourists did high rise hotels spring up on Hawaiian Beaches. Bet they weren't financed by Hawaiian's. Those high rise hotels are about as authentic Polynesia as margarine imitating butter. Sorry Disney this Polyday Inn has destroyed what used to be a unique resort all for the almighty dollar.
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Unless they were going for this.
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Bocabear

Bocabear

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James Alucobond said:
I mean ... not to defend the addition specifically, but you do realize that the aesthetic of this resort is not "genuine" Polynesia, right? It's based on the tiki aesthetic that became popular around the time of the war.
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Which they have been watering down over the past years sadly... Trader Sam's was a nice addition but far too humble a build... With the loss of the placemaking water gardens in the lobby and the beautiful elaborate landscaping that once stretched from the lobby building to the pool, they need to add more theme and detail...not less... The art for the building looks like a very nice, somewhat tropical, modern hotel that would fit nicely in Miami or the most commercial tropical resorts...at best... I am hoping we are all surprised with substance, but after seeing how the Riviera turned out, I am not holding my breath.
 
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MR.Dis

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Bocabear said:
Which they have been watering down over the past years sadly... Trader Sam's was a nice addition but far too humble a build... With the loss of the placemaking water gardens in the lobby and the beautiful elaborate landscaping that once stretched from the lobby building to the pool, they need to add more theme and detail...not less... The art for the building looks like a very nice, somewhat tropical, modern hotel that would fit nicely in Miami or the most commercial tropical resorts...at best... I am hoping we are all surprised with substance, but after seeing how the Riviera turned out, I am not holding my breath.
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Yes, to the above. Disney used to be so unique in its resorts. The theming of Animal Kingdom Lodge, Wilderness Lodge, and Poly Resort put a high bar. Disney has resorted to the lower common denominator of most commercial resorts- that is why a resort like Riviera was built and most likely what we will end up with the new tower.
 
John park hopper

John park hopper

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Disney original poly
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traditional Hawaiian village
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Traditional Polynesian island village
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Post WW II tourist Hawaii
Guess Disney is going for the tourist vision of Polynesia (Hawaii)
Family stayed at the original Poly with the original lobby and it was great. The new Disney vision is not for me
 

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