Arcade at Polynesian

momof3gals · 03-17-2007

Kids love the arcades and pools at resorts - some better than others - Contemporary is best I've seen in arcades - what is polynesian like - anyone know????? Thanks for helping.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-17-2007

It's not as good as the one at the Contemporary. It's small with a dozen or so games but nothing great. It would be worth a trip on the monorail to the CR if your kids want a really nice game room.

Soundgod · 03-17-2007

Yacht/Beach has an arcade that is probably equal to the Contemporary. I'm trying to picture the Poly's, but I'm drawing blank. I'm probably driving up for the preview of Laugh Floor at the end of the month. I'll try and swing by the Poly and get an opinion for you. PM me close to the 30th just to remind me.

timsha · 03-17-2007

We stayed at the Poly this past January, and we go to the arcades to relax and have fun. We were very unimpressed with the arcade there. It was very small and a lot of older games such as Pac Man (not that this is a problem for us older kids). But compared to the Contemporary or Y&B, would rate it poor.

CathysCAT · 03-17-2007

When we stayed at CBR in '05 we stopped in the arcade our first night and boy did we luck out. They were letting the kids play for FREE that night. It was OK, and sort of crowded. The arcade at CSR in '06 was bigger and cleaner. But I think ANY arcade for my 2 boys is good for them. I'd rather not spend so much time in arcades with them - they never want to leave!

**Dana** · 03-17-2007

The Polynesian's arcade is nothing to write home about. It has a few games...nothing super fun that would keep you in there for hours or anything, but enough to entertain the kids for a little while. I lost two bucks in there on games that weren't marked out of order and could not get my money back...users beware. Never had that happen in any WDW resort and my DD is in the arcade at least once a day.

CathysCAT · 03-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

The Polynesian's arcade is nothing to write home about. It has a few games...nothing super fun that would keep you in there for hours or anything, but enough to entertain the kids for a little while.

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if there was an "Out of Order" sign on every game in the arcade. Can you tell I really don't like arcades?

**Dana** · 03-17-2007

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Honestly, I wouldn't mind if there was an "Out of Order" sign on every game in the arcade. Can you tell I really don't like arcades?

I give my DD $5....she has that and only that to play in there with for the entire day. I don't go in with her...I sit outside or in the room. That way there is no begging for more. $5 lasts about 30minutes maybe 45minutes if they are REALLY good..lo Last trip she was only given $20 for the entire day and chose not to spend it in the arcade...lol You have to ration them..lol

bumble · 03-17-2007

I just read that the arcade ath the Poly was refurbed a few months ago. There are a few pics at the bottom of this page :) I think it looks much nicer, but I havent seen it in person. Captain Cook/Moana Mickey's Arcade Remodel at Polynesian Resort

**Dana** · 03-18-2007

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Originally Posted by bumble

I just read that the arcade ath the Poly was refurbed a few months ago. There are a few pics at the bottom of this page :) I think it looks much nicer, but I havent seen it in person. Captain Cook/Moana Mickey's Arcade Remodel at Polynesian Resort

Thanks for the pictures. It looks like they painted and stuff...hope they improved everything too. Thanks!

PhilliesFan · 03-18-2007

Can't comment on the arcade, never been to it. But the volcano pool is great, and the adults can escape to the back where the jets are and just relax; the kids just love that slide. Captain Cooks is good for a quick meal. We normally have an easy dinner one night from there, get a table by the pool, and stay at the pool until we are kicked out.

Cavey · 03-18-2007

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Originally Posted by CathysCAT

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if there was an "Out of Order" sign on every game in the arcade. Can you tell I really don't like arcades?

My kids still don't know there are arcades at WDW. Every time we stay at PC, they ask "What's in that room?" (the arcade), and I respond, "Oh, stuff we don't have time for."

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Cavey

My kids still don't know there are arcades at WDW. Every time we stay at PC, they ask "What's in that room?" (the arcade), and I respond, "Oh, stuff we don't have time for."

We've been known to do that a time or two.

Now that Nathan can read we can't do that so we make sure he gets to go and understands that it isn't something we are going to do a lot. Last summer the arcade was so far from our room (SSR) it was like it wasn't there so I don't think he ever made it over.

The trips my DILs go Nathan spends a lot of time in the arcade becasue grandpa can't say no and Nate knows it.

CathysCAT · 03-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Cavey

My kids still don't know there are arcades at WDW. Every time we stay at PC, they ask "What's in that room?" (the arcade), and I respond, "Oh, stuff we don't have time for."

Lucky you! Do you think they will buy that when they're older?

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Originally Posted by Dana

I give my DD $5....she has that and only that to play in there with for the entire day. I don't go in with her...I sit outside or in the room.

That's a good idea. Give them each $5, make sure older DS has his cell phone on. Me & DH leave the arcade room. Tell older DS...call us when you're out of money.

Jen · 03-18-2007

actually, on our last trip, we went to the arcade at the Poly before dinner at Ohana. It was OK, a little on the small side. The kids (ages 8-16) had a good time though.

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momof3gals Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 73	Arcade at Polynesian Kids love the arcades and pools at resorts - some better than others - Contemporary is best I've seen in arcades - what is polynesian like - anyone know????? Thanks for helping. __________________ Tracy

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Arcade at Polynesian It's not as good as the one at the Contemporary. It's small with a dozen or so games but nothing great. It would be worth a trip on the monorail to the CR if your kids want a really nice game room. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 18 hours 43 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,792	Re: Arcade at Polynesian Yacht/Beach has an arcade that is probably equal to the Contemporary. I'm trying to picture the Poly's, but I'm drawing blank. I'm probably driving up for the preview of Laugh Floor at the end of the month. I'll try and swing by the Poly and get an opinion for you. PM me close to the 30th just to remind me. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Arcade at Polynesian We stayed at the Poly this past January, and we go to the arcades to relax and have fun. We were very unimpressed with the arcade there. It was very small and a lot of older games such as Pac Man (not that this is a problem for us older kids). But compared to the Contemporary or Y&B, would rate it poor. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: Arcade at Polynesian When we stayed at CBR in '05 we stopped in the arcade our first night and boy did we luck out. They were letting the kids play for FREE that night. It was OK, and sort of crowded. The arcade at CSR in '06 was bigger and cleaner. But I think ANY arcade for my 2 boys is good for them. I'd rather not spend so much time in arcades with them - they never want to leave!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Arcade at Polynesian The Polynesian's arcade is nothing to write home about. It has a few games...nothing super fun that would keep you in there for hours or anything, but enough to entertain the kids for a little while. I lost two bucks in there on games that weren't marked out of order and could not get my money back...users beware. Never had that happen in any WDW resort and my DD is in the arcade at least once a day. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 272 days 13 hours 43 minutes

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Arcade at Polynesian I just read that the arcade ath the Poly was refurbed a few months ago. There are a few pics at the bottom of this page :) I think it looks much nicer, but I havent seen it in person. Captain Cook/Moana Mickey's Arcade Remodel at Polynesian Resort __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,354	Re: Arcade at Polynesian Can't comment on the arcade, never been to it. But the volcano pool is great, and the adults can escape to the back where the jets are and just relax; the kids just love that slide. Captain Cooks is good for a quick meal. We normally have an easy dinner one night from there, get a table by the pool, and stay at the pool until we are kicked out. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,864	Re: Arcade at Polynesian actually, on our last trip, we went to the arcade at the Poly before dinner at Ohana. It was OK, a little on the small side. The kids (ages 8-16) had a good time though. __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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