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What is going on at the resort? I wanted to catch everyone up on what is going on at the Polynesian. Due to a busy schedule at work and home, most of my updates have been on my Facebook page because it is easier to access right away using my phone but I do update the schedule and … [Read more...] about April update

Construction News There have been a lot of changes since my last article as I keep getting updates so I will try and bring everyone up to speed on what I know at this point. I continue to update the schedule on my DVC News page (updated page on March 6) so you can always go … [Read more...] about Growing interest in Polynesia

Construction report (updated Feb 19) Some updates to what is going on around the resort. As we all know most of these reports have not been officially released. While some people are being notified when they make a reservation, others who already have a reservation don’t seem to … [Read more...] about News and Observations

Neverland Club closed Originally the Neverland Club was going to close early January and open on April 1. This was from an official communication that was sent out months ago. A few days ago some official Disney sources said the schedule was updated and their information now … [Read more...] about End of the year news

 New maps On November 12, 2013 the Polynesian started to issue new resort maps. These new maps for the parks and resorts are what they call “App to Map” meaning they look like the new maps that are on the “My Disney Experience” app. This keeps everything looking the same. … [Read more...] about Mele Kalikimaka

  My site got a redesign   Aloha and welcome to the new version of my Tikiman Pages. When I said my old pages were going away I was telling the truth. I just did not remember to tell you that a new version of these pages was on its way. With the help of Matthew Turk ( … [Read more...] about Welcome to the new site

How may construction affect your stay? The most common question I get is what longhouse to request and now with construction having started people want to know what is the best longhouse to request that will be the least affected by construction. Well to start, suggesting a … [Read more...] about Dealing with Construction

Disney Vacation Club Disney finally confirmed what we have been discussing here since my October 2011 article. I know it has been a rough road with all the concept changes but we still have more of the road to go. I want to thank those of you who trusted me and stuck by my … [Read more...] about Disney Vacation Club Announcement

The latest on what is going on We all know that construction at the resort you are staying at is alot like walking in on your parents "doing it". Its is going to happen but you wish you didn't have to see it. I want to get us all up to speed on what is going on at the Polynesian. … [Read more...] about August News

What should I do? In the past the question I got the most was “what longhouse should I request?” Now the most common question is, "What should I do about my trip in 2014?" or  "Will the construction be too disruptive?". Well with Disney it is hard to tell. Many times they … [Read more...] about Future Plans

Last October when I was visiting the Polynesian and meeting with a bunch of people during the 40th anniversary I found out about a bunch of things going on at the resort from the pool needing to be repaired to DVC coming to the resort. Well some of that info was very preliminary … [Read more...] about The change is coming

If you have ever stayed at the Polynesian you probably know that the beach is the best place to view fireworks in Walt Disney World. Why? Because although the Contemporary and Grand Floridian are closer and being in the park is the closest you can get, at the Polynesian you avoid … [Read more...] about The 4th of July at the Polynesian