Our 2011 trip was unlike any other trip we had taken. It was the first time in a long time it was just the 3 of us. It was also my first time in October and my first time during the Food and Wine Festival. So much happened on this trip it has taken me months to sort it all … [Read more...] about October 2011 trip
News
Change is in the wind
Rumors of major changes So I was going to wait and have this be part of my trip report but many of you are very anxious for me to let you know what I heard and what I think is happening. Well things are changing all the time. Even minutes ago I found out that they are … [Read more...] about Change is in the wind
Resort Update
News Update (as of Sep. 26) The Resort has been planning a celebration for a while now and originally I thought it would be on October 24th (the Polynesian's official birthday). I was then told that often they do something on the 1st (the actual day it opened) and that this year … [Read more...] about Resort Update
A day at the Polynesian
What to do all day at the Polynesian Well we all know it’s not cheap to stay at the Polynesian resort so why consider it just a place to sleep? There are days that I just stay at the resort and don’t even go into the parks. What do I do all day? Well there is more to do there … [Read more...] about A day at the Polynesian
News and Information
Monorail reduced hours Many of you know and are not happy about the monorail is going to have reduced operating hours. The monorail to Epcot has already reduced its hours starting on July 11 and the monorail to the Magic Kingdom will start on August 1. Instead of operating … [Read more...] about News and Information
Resort Music
Resort Music A question I get very often is where can you get the music that plays or use to play at the Polynesian Resort. Well it was never offered for sale but some of the songs use to be on some CDs that you could purchase at the resort. I have run across a few on CDs I have … [Read more...] about Resort Music
Aulani tour (Special access required)
The hard hat tour As a representative of Magical Vacations I went over to Oahu to get a hard hat tour of the new Disney resort Aulani before it opens in August. I wanted to share with those going with us in July 2012 and those considering going so you could get excited about next … [Read more...] about Aulani tour (Special access required)
Aulani tour
The Hard Hat Tour As a representative of Magical Vacations I went over to Oahu to get a hard hat tour of the new Disney resort Aulani before it opens in August. I wanted to share with those going with us in July 2012 and those considering going so you could get excited about next … [Read more...] about Aulani tour
News, tips and Premium Cabana review
Premium Cabana review When the Cabanas at the Polynesian first opened they had two standard cabanas available. Later they constructed a Premium Cabana using the area that use to be for hair wraps because there was already a structure there. The main differences is size, price and … [Read more...] about News, tips and Premium Cabana review
Back from Aulani and updates
Aulani visit Many of you know I just returned from a hard hat tour of the new Disney Resort in Hawaii. The good news is I can tell you all about how great the resort is going to be but the bad news is I can only show all the behind the scenes photos to those of you that … [Read more...] about Back from Aulani and updates
News and Rumors
40th celebrationSo every year on October 1 the Polynesian does something for its birthday. Officially it opened on October 1 (actually beating the Contemporary) but officially its birthday is October 24 because that was the day of the opening ceremonies. Well this year the … [Read more...] about News and Rumors
Tangaroa is coming back and news around the resort.
Tangaroa Terrace is back! Well the Tangaroa Terrace at the Polynesian is not back or I should say open but a tribute to all things tiki is opening up in California’s Disneyland Hotel as part of an extensive renovation of the parks and hotel. Along with the new pool area and the … [Read more...] about Tangaroa is coming back and news around the resort.


