Poly or Grand

CaraMia · 07-02-2008

We are officially booked for our August trip. We are staying at the Polynesian Resort from Aug 14-Aug 17th, requested Samoa building. We are thinking of going to Ohana's dinner buffet or Kona Cafe the first night. Probably Kona's for breakfest Aug 15th. Not sure of our meal plans for the rest of the weekend.

Magical Journeys is keeping an eye out for rates at the Grand Floridian. Originally we were going to pay $975 for 3 nights (AAA Disct) at Poly. Then Magical J got us a passholder rate for $874 for 3 nights. If somehow we got the chance to stay at the Grand for $975 or less we would consider changing.

If you had to pick, would it be Poly or Grand ?? And why???

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-02-2008

I would pick the GF but only because the Poly doesn't interest me, too 70's looking for me.

Amanda O'Malley · 07-02-2008

Poly, it's not as fancy as GF but it has a great pool, and stays true to the theme in every detail. Plus, Lilo and Stitch are so adorable :D

disney goddess · 07-02-2008

I would choose GF; it's a beautiful resort, has a great lobby (I love listening to the band) and you can still make reservations to eat at the Poly (I love Kona ^.^)

**Dopey** · 07-02-2008

I have to echo what DisneyTeacher said. I would definitely pick GF, it's so beautiful and old fashioned

Princessbaby · 07-02-2008

If I ever had to choose between the 2 it would definitely be GF! It is a beautiful resort- I wandered around there our last trip while my 2 DS did the pirate adventure- it is so peacuful and relaxing- it is what I imagine a vacation to be! Both of my sons asked on our next trip "can we stay at the fancy white hotel?"

Daisee · 07-02-2008

I would choose GF. Until my last visit, I hadn't spent much time there, and I it really grew on me. Of course, I do like the Poly as well. No matter what resort you go with, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

johnkimv · 07-02-2008

If you are bringing kids, I think the Polynesian would be more fun. If you are not bringing kids, Grand Floridian all the way!!

PhilliesFan · 07-02-2008

I'm a Polynesian groupie. Its beautiful inside and out. The rooms are big, gorgeous, and quite updated. The grounds are just spectacular. I like the GF, but the Polynesian has my heart.

Campbell87 · 07-02-2008

Havnt stayed at either but I think the GF looks a little too posh for me to b wandering through all hot an sweaty from a day at the parks! Really nice place to eat and wander around sans the sweat. POly looks super nice, Id feel a little comfier there but everyone is different! If you have stayed at one and not the other though, Id pick the one you havnt stayed at, change is always nice and exciting!

Peppertink · 07-02-2008

I'd have to say The Poly!! I have never stayed at either one..but the Poly has a special place in my hula heart

Soundgod · 07-02-2008

It comes down to cost. Poly is already pretty pricey and GF is even more than that. If your budget allows, yes. If not, stick to the Poly. The rooms were all redone in 2005 and are very much up to date, including LG 32 inch LCD HDTVs.

timsha · 07-02-2008

they are both great and you could not go wrong with either one. personally i like the bc the best. We go back to the gf this fall for the first time in about 6 years so we are realy looking foreward to it,

softychik · 07-02-2008

Very hard Decision but if you can get the rate you want go for GF!

tonyksl · 07-02-2008

Having stayed at both, I would say you can't go wrong with either. If you have been to the Poly before, then I would stay t GF.

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CaraMia Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 833	Poly or Grand We are officially booked for our August trip. We are staying at the Polynesian Resort from Aug 14-Aug 17th, requested Samoa building. We are thinking of going to Ohana's dinner buffet or Kona Cafe the first night. Probably Kona's for breakfest Aug 15th. Not sure of our meal plans for the rest of the weekend. Magical Journeys is keeping an eye out for rates at the Grand Floridian. Originally we were going to pay $975 for 3 nights (AAA Disct) at Poly. Then Magical J got us a passholder rate for $874 for 3 nights. If somehow we got the chance to stay at the Grand for $975 or less we would consider changing. If you had to pick, would it be Poly or Grand ?? And why???

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,892	Re: Poly or Grand I would pick the GF but only because the Poly doesn't interest me, too 70's looking for me. __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 268 days 13 hours 0 minutes

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Amanda O'Malley Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Second Star to the right Posts: 106	Re: Poly or Grand Poly, it's not as fancy as GF but it has a great pool, and stays true to the theme in every detail. Plus, Lilo and Stitch are so adorable :D __________________ Amanda O'Malley I've Stayed.. Wilderness Lodge (6 times) Polynesian (5 Times) Yatch & Beach Club (4 Times) Port Orleans: French Quarter (Once) Fort Wilderness Camp Ground (Once) Fort Wilderness Cabins (Once) Pop Century (Once) All Star Sports (Once) All Star Movies & Music (One night each) Check out SpectroMagic Podcast. Starring StaceyDarling and me! www.youtube.com/SpectroMagicPodcast

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disney goddess Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oh Canada! <3 Posts: 144	Re: Poly or Grand I would choose GF; it's a beautiful resort, has a great lobby (I love listening to the band) and you can still make reservations to eat at the Poly (I love Kona ^.^) __________________ DisneY GoddesS I reject your reality and substitute my own! Grand Floridian forever! Aye! Avast! Goofy girl forever Everybody's got a laughin' place...

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Dopey Marti suffers from MIBS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 8,909	Re: Poly or Grand I have to echo what DisneyTeacher said. I would definitely pick GF, it's so beautiful and old fashioned __________________ WDW Theme Parks moderator x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´Accordion players are sexy(¸.•` ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Llama says she craves a real, juicy discussion. Let's discuss that, shall we!? My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* HiHo-HiHo-off to WDW I go... 141 days 2 hours 0 minutes

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Princessbaby Always a Princess Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,532	Re: Poly or Grand If I ever had to choose between the 2 it would definitely be GF! It is a beautiful resort- I wandered around there our last trip while my 2 DS did the pirate adventure- it is so peacuful and relaxing- it is what I imagine a vacation to be! Both of my sons asked on our next trip "can we stay at the fancy white hotel?" __________________ Can't wait to get back to WDW Next trip: April 1-9 2010 ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´(¸.•`Princessbaby ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Another vacation in Disney! 571 days 13 hours 0 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,833	Re: Poly or Grand I would choose GF. Until my last visit, I hadn't spent much time there, and I it really grew on me. Of course, I do like the Poly as well. No matter what resort you go with, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

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johnkimv Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 248	Re: Poly or Grand If you are bringing kids, I think the Polynesian would be more fun. If you are not bringing kids, Grand Floridian all the way!!

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,153	Re: Poly or Grand I'm a Polynesian groupie. Its beautiful inside and out. The rooms are big, gorgeous, and quite updated. The grounds are just spectacular. I like the GF, but the Polynesian has my heart. __________________ 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

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 632	Re: Poly or Grand Havnt stayed at either but I think the GF looks a little too posh for me to b wandering through all hot an sweaty from a day at the parks! Really nice place to eat and wander around sans the sweat. POly looks super nice, Id feel a little comfier there but everyone is different! If you have stayed at one and not the other though, Id pick the one you havnt stayed at, change is always nice and exciting! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs *

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Peppertink Ferret Whisperer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home is where my heart is... Posts: 5,836	Re: Poly or Grand I'd have to say The Poly!! I have never stayed at either one..but the Poly has a special place in my hula heart __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Over the rainbow.... 77 days 19 hours 0 minutes

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,701	Re: Poly or Grand It comes down to cost. Poly is already pretty pricey and GF is even more than that. If your budget allows, yes. If not, stick to the Poly. The rooms were all redone in 2005 and are very much up to date, including LG 32 inch LCD HDTVs. __________________ Ask me about Disney fireworks. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 42 days 2 hours 0 minutes

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,038	Re: Poly or Grand they are both great and you could not go wrong with either one. personally i like the bc the best. We go back to the gf this fall for the first time in about 6 years so we are realy looking foreward to it, __________________ Next trip 9/20 - 9/27 at the GF My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our second MNSSHP 14 days 23 hours 0 minutes

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softychik Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 921	Re: Poly or Grand Very hard Decision but if you can get the rate you want go for GF! __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 626	Re: Poly or Grand Having stayed at both, I would say you can't go wrong with either. If you have been to the Poly before, then I would stay t GF. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock! 27 days 7 hours 0 minutes

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