Quiet pool at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to close in April for major refurbishment

[wdwmagic]

Not really news as we've known about this one for a while, but I don't think we have a thread running specifically on this one.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...to-close-in-april-for-major-refurbishment.htm

 

[jakeman]

Not really news as we've known about this one for a while, but I don't think we have a thread running specifically on this one.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...to-close-in-april-for-major-refurbishment.htm

Geez, Steve. First the sitting area and now this? You should change the forum name to Not News and Rumors...

(I kid, thank you for all the info you provide!)

 

[jeffk410]

Thanks for the info!

So, I'm staying in the DVC section in early May. Since the quiet pool construction will have commenced, what building should I try to request?

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Guess it won't be so "quiet" anymore.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Thanks for the info!

So, I'm staying in the DVC section in early May. Since the quiet pool construction will have commenced, what building should I try to request?

All of the DVC buildings are by the quiet pool. But, there won't be any noise before 9 am.

 

[jeffk410]

All of the DVC buildings are by the quiet pool. But, there won't be any noise before 9 am.

Oh man, is there one in particular that is further away? haha, oh well what can ya do. I'm still real excited to stay there especially since the main pool will be complete.

 

[surfsupdon]

Think they will get rid of the deep end?? As seems to be the trend, unfortunately (for me).

 

[Polyman]

They got rid of the deep end several years ago. 4 - 4 1/2 feet all around now.

 

[Clamman73]

Any sign of work started?

 

[flyerjab]

If memory serves, this change will be significant compared to how it is currently. It will become zero entry, with its own grill/sitting area.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Wednesday, Dec 9. Construction progress at the Polynesian Village Resort quiet pool. A large pool house is being added to the area.

 

[Jon81uk]

Pool itself looks very small though?

 

[Figment2005]

Pool itself looks very small though?

The quiet pools are generally smaller than the main theme pools. Generally they receive less traffic from guests.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

The architecture of the new buildings around the pool impresses me... After how badly they seemed to botch the design of the new lobby, it's nice to see them nailing the Mid-Century Tiki style here.

 

[Jon81uk]

The quiet pools are generally smaller than the main theme pools. Generally they receive less traffic from guests.

This one looked particularly small, but after looking at Google Maps pics again it should be same as the old one. Some resort quiet pools are bigger than Poly, others are similar.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Tuesday, Jan. 5. Construction progress at the Polynesian Village Resort quiet pool. Not apparent in the below photo, there is a zero entry slope at the far end. The pool is shallow, as there is only 4 steps into the "deep" end.

The zero entry slope is at this end of the pool, behind the construction fence.

 

[Jon81uk]

Is the pool as small and shallow as it looks? Or is it just bad angles?

 

[halltd]

I am really lovin' the style of these structures! Modern, yet definitely tied to the original buildings with similar language. This might be my favorite part of the Poly renovation!

 

[Next Big Thing]

It is small and shallow. But it's a quiet pool and barely anyone goes to it. It more of a hangout pool/area than anything.

 

[stini228]

And a second hot tub. Huzzuh!