Blown away with the poly

[dx4100]

I think the BC is amazing... the pool is easily the best on property as well...

[scoobydooby]

Just for a different view. I’ve stayed a few times are Beach Club (not Yacht) and had no complaints. Hotel has delivered exactly what was paid for. Rooms refurbished in excellent condition last trip. Excellent staff. I personally don’t like the separate buildings at the Poly and find the lobby to be a zoo. Anything but deluxe for me compared to the calm of the Beach Club. I think personal taste is interesting as we are all different. The only Disney hotel I’ve ever had poor service to be fair had been OKW.

[Clare]

The great thing about Disney is there’s a resort to suit everyone but let’s face it Disney’s ‘deluxe’ resorts aren’t true 5 star deluxe resorts, they’re beautifully themed in that special Disney way but the price/term deluxe are, IMHO, misleading. I’ve stayed at moderates, deluxes and club level deluxes and I’ve found good and bad service at all, likewise room cleanliness, comfortable (or not) beds. True 5 star resorts are now available with some of the same benefits as Disney resorts (Waldorf, Four Seasons) as well as a new JW Marriott opening in early 2020. Rumour is paid fast passes are coming, and with the paid before/after hours events one no longer has to stay onsite, but of course most of us stay onsite as we’re Disney ‘purists’ lol

[Andybear]

Originally Posted by Clare

The great thing about Disney is there’s a resort to suit everyone but let’s face it Disney’s ‘deluxe’ resorts aren’t true 5 star deluxe resorts, they’re beautifully themed in that special Disney way but the price/term deluxe are, IMHO, misleading. I’ve stayed at moderates, deluxes and club level deluxes and I’ve found good and bad service at all, likewise room cleanliness, comfortable (or not) beds. True 5 star resorts are now available with some of the same benefits as Disney resorts (Waldorf, Four Seasons) as well as a new JW Marriott opening in early 2020. Rumour is paid fast passes are coming, and with the paid before/after hours events one no longer has to stay onsite, but of course most of us stay onsite as we’re Disney ‘purists’ lol

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My main reason for staying on site is that I can't drive and the Magical Express and transport system make it a no brainer for me. Also apart from a day at Discovery Cove I only go to Disney. So it all makes sense for me to stay on site. I absolutely fell in love with POFQ last year and can't wait to return there next year.

[Clare]

Originally Posted by Andybear

My main reason for staying on site is that I can't drive and the Magical Express and transport system make it a no brainer for me. Also apart from a day at Discovery Cove I only go to Disney. So it all makes sense for me to stay on site. I absolutely fell in love with POFQ last year and can't wait to return there next year.

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POFQ was my first ever onsite stay, stayed a few times with family and have wonderful memories. Beautiful resort.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by scoobydooby

Just for a different view. I’ve stayed a few times are Beach Club (not Yacht) and had no complaints. Hotel has delivered exactly what was paid for. Rooms refurbished in excellent condition last trip. Excellent staff. I personally don’t like the separate buildings at the Poly and find the lobby to be a zoo. Anything but deluxe for me compared to the calm of the Beach Club. I think personal taste is interesting as we are all different. The only Disney hotel I’ve ever had poor service to be fair had been OKW.

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We certainly do all like different things! Is am similar to you re the Poly, I have described the lobby as a bear pit in the past, it is so noisy and we could not move for the hundreds of strollers parked up throughout the reception area, I have never seen that in any other deluxe.

I swore never to step foot in there again, but I relented in September and we stopped by but it was the same bear pit. We left after five minutes as we could not tolerate the noise and crowds and were told it was a two hour wait to get a drink! I think the Poly, more than any other Disney hotel, is marmite.

YC suits us much better as an adult only party, we enjoy the lovely quiet ambience of the public areas after a busy day. Even the BC seems a bit too noisy for me, well it does compares to YC although nothing like the Poly. My next stay will be at OKW, slightly nervous about it as it also gets mixed reviews and I am not sure about the sprawling layout.

[Rescuer]

Originally Posted by Claudette

We certainly do all like different things! Is am similar to you re the Poly, I have described the lobby as a bear pit in the past, it is so noisy and we could not move for the hundreds of strollers parked up throughout the reception area, I have never seen that in any other deluxe.

I swore never to step foot in there again, but I relented in September and we stopped by but it was the same bear pit. We left after five minutes as we could not tolerate the noise and crowds and were told it was a two hour wait to get a drink! I think the Poly, more than any other Disney hotel, is marmite.

YC suits us much better as an adult only party, we enjoy the lovely quiet ambience of the public areas after a busy day. Even the BC seems a bit too noisy for me, well it does compares to YC although nothing like the Poly. My next stay will be at OKW, slightly nervous about it as it also gets mixed reviews and I am not sure about the sprawling layout.

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Claudette I’m in agreement with you. The Poly was our first deluxe stay before the gated pool and over the 4th of July. At times it was just utter madness. I’m not sure I’d be tempted to stay there again.

Yacht club was next and we had a flawless stay. Beach club I’m not as fond of in terms of theming and busyness.

Contemporary is the one I’ve totally fallen in love with after having a 5 night stay in a theme park view room over Christmas. But unless I win the lottery that won’t be happening again. 😂

Mexy I’m really glad to read that you have had a lovely stay there especially after all the problems you’ve encountered in this trip.

[dx4100]

I am surprised to hear people say Beach Club was busy - always felt quiet relaxed when i was there.

[Mexy02]

Originally Posted by Rescuer

Claudette I’m in agreement with you. The Poly was our first deluxe stay before the gated pool and over the 4th of July. At times it was just utter madness. I’m not sure I’d be tempted to stay there again.

Yacht club was next and we had a flawless stay. Beach club I’m not as fond of in terms of theming and busyness.

Contemporary is the one I’ve totally fallen in love with after having a 5 night stay in a theme park view room over Christmas. But unless I win the lottery that won’t be happening again. 😂

Mexy I’m really glad to read that you have had a lovely stay there especially after all the problems you’ve encountered in this trip.

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Thank you , I’m with you the contemporary still has my heart as well.
I think for us it was such a contrast from being at the yacht to the poly. It just didn’t have the feeling of a deluxe , I just can’t put my finger on it.

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Originally Posted by Rescuer

Claudette I’m in agreement with you. The Poly was our first deluxe stay before the gated pool and over the 4th of July. At times it was just utter madness. I’m not sure I’d be tempted to stay there again.

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Me three, The Poly was our first deluxe back in 2004. Kona Cafe was great, 'Ohana good and the staff very friendly. We spent a lot (170 nights+) of time and money staying Club level there 2 or 3 times a year but slowly, as message boards spread the word about pool hopping and easy access to the beach for fireworks and the popularity of 'Ohana exploded, the experience level dropped and the price went up. We decided it was time for a change. It was no joke paying $900 a night to share your patio on NYE with half of I drive.

I'm glad you enjoyed it though and if the restaurants improve I would like to give it another go for old times sake.