Tim was filming the flower headbands and the cast member told him Auntie Kau’i made them. It’s note worthy because Auntie Kau’i is a native of Hawaii who has worked at the Polynesian since opening day in 1971!
We are at Disney World this week and actually staying at Polynesian! We walked right by! Didn't want to bother Tim, he was busy! Nice to see that beautiful resort! Even better to stay at! We miss seeing Jen too!! 🌴🍹
The "hill" with the seats is called sunset pointe and it's not what it used to be, they tore it up quite a bit when they built the bungalows. This however was the spot where fairytale weddings were held,like mine back in 2002. We still visit it when we are there but it's definitely sad to think what it was
Dunno. I was beeing Ironic... Like I dont work to hard for my money to pay this insane amount of money... I wonder how much service personel get paid a place like this LOL... Allso I worked on (very) high end cruiseships. til example. And let me tell you they eat the same powder based sauce. As the rest of us mortals :o)
My husband and I stayed here for a belated honeymoon in Nov. 1988. It was a dream come true for me to finally go to WDW. Amazingly beautiful resort. I miss the fountain that used to be in the middle of the lobby. We stayed here for $175 a night back then, I think its about $450 now, ouch!!! Thanks for such a great video.
I was at the Polynesian Village in 1989. Lots of changes since then! Back in those days the Tangaroa Terrace was a restaurant. Loved the banana stuffed french toast for breakfast.
Wasn't sure about adding another Disney video blog to the rotation, but your sincerity and genuine delight for Disney has won me over, Tim. Your WDW videos are a genuine delight.
I have been to Disney world 45 times,starting in 1981,this is the only resort I have never stayed at.i have learned so much from your vlogs thank you.i hope to meet you some day and chat.
Hi Tim! I was so excited to see this video! The Polynesian is my favorite hotel on property and I just stayed there in October of 2017 (Courtesy of my best friend who is a DVC member), and it was such a nice thing to cross off of my Disney Wish List! Every time I’m in Disney I like to hotel hop, and I’ve wanted to stay here for such a long time. I’m so used to staying at the All Stars and Pop Century - which I love - but I can see the appeal to the deluxe resorts! The monorail is SO nice and convenient to have RIGHT THERE when you want to head into MK or take it and transfer to Epcot. We were in the Moorea building and it was a little bit of a walk to the main entrance (Like 5-6 minutes), but walking through the resort property I felt like I was really in Hawaii or somewhere really exotic. We had breakfast at Kona Café and LOVED it. It’s highly recommended! For as many times as I’ve been there as a tourist for the afternoon and now a guest of the hotel, I (we) didn’t make it down to the beach. For anyone who wants to plan a “rest” day and not go into the parks, definitely take advantage of the pools and laying out on the beach! I also loved having the option to have Dole Whip any time we wanted, and I honestly lost count at how many we had. We had such a wonderful experience and I hope I can stay there again some day! Thanks for the tour!
Poly is one of our favourite resorts - we've been lucky to stay there a few times. If you get the Lapu, Lapu, don't forget your spork to scrape out the awesome pineappley goodness that is left behind when the booze is gone. Tangaroa Terrace was a restaurant at one time.
The little guy that you see as the "shruggy" statue that shows up in all of the Polynesian-specific merchandise is supposed to be a tikki of Maui. Not, like, movie Maui but ACTUAL Maui.
this is the dream resort for me! whenever i visit disney i stay in a value resort but i always like to spend time here either at a restaurant or sitting in the sand watching the fireworks the themeing here is so lovely
The Shades of Green sign is there because you can use the monorail at the Polonysian and take the walking trail to Shades of Green it's quicker than waiting for the Shades bus. We stay at Shades all the time and walk over to Polonysian all the time.
poly is one of our family favs...when we're missing Disney I text a picture of a lapulapu to my husband for a happy memory😄thanks Tim for a great tour...helps us to feel like Dis isn't so far away!
Me and my husband were staying here this week for our anniversary and we loved it! We stayed in the bottom floor of Fiji and walked out to the beach every night to watch the fireworks it was such a beautiful resort!
My wife and I honeymooned here in 2006. There has been some changes to the resort since then. We loved it. Ohauna's was fantastic. I remember my shoulders getting sunburned from being in the pool on our first full day there. It hurt so bad. Our first dance as a married couple was at the Luau. Would love to stay there again, but just can't afford it now.
In 1974, John Lennon was on vacay there. He was delivered the the papers to dissolve the Beatles partnership. They stopped making music in 1970, but the still had legal stuff to deal with. Did you know Ringo, John and George had a different lawyer from Paul? When Paul married Linda, her brother was a lawyer and became Paul's lawyer. While the others used Allen Klein who Paul hated. Just a little info.
Hey tim, would you consider doing a video comparing all the disney resorts...? I feel like that kind of video would be really helpful for those people who are visiting Florida disney parks and are having a difficult time choosing a resort to stay at:)
Great video. Last visit to Disneyworld (24 hours on a plane from New Zealand) we had a 'Hotel Day' where we visited as many hotels on the property as we could. Never made it to the Polynesian so your video was an excellent watch. The interesting highlight of the day was having lunch at the Contemporary and the power went out. We watched all the guests in the Magic Kingdom stream out of the park. Luckily our lunch had already been cooked and delivered so we just ate and watched. I did laugh (Sorry) at you trying to pronounce 'Aotearoa'. You were not too bad. It is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand and means 'Land of the long white cloud' It is pronounced ' Ow-tee-ah-ro-ah' as has already bee said. You can use it at the New Zealand stand at EPCOT Food and Wine. You will be a star! Maori words are pronounced very differently from English. Try these place names: Petone, Whakatane... Petone: NOT Pee-tone or Pet- One but 'Pey-toe-nee' Whakatane: NOT Wok-ah-tane but 'Fha-ka-tar-nee' Sounds rude, but it is not.
I was waiting to see if you'd mention it, because you mentioned the boat rentals . . . But you can rent a nice pontoon boat, including driver, to watch the MK fireworks, with the sound piped in. You have an airy, relaxed, roomy spot to watch the fireworks. No crowds, no sweaty, tired people up against you. No cranky children . . . A personalized tray of macaroons, and a cooler full of soft drinks, and snacks! (You can have adult beverages, but they don't supply them. We bought drinks at the outdoor bar closest to the marina,) The boat leaves about an hour before the fireworks, and your driver will take you on a tour of the lake, pointing out various landmarks, and abandoned attractions, as well as telling stories about the attractions (At least, ours did). . . It was very relaxing and enjoyable, with a fantastic view of the fireworks, as well as floats (literally, they were floating on the water) that I had never seen before - and you won't see from in front of the castle. The only downside is that you can't see the light show projected on the castle very well. . . A reasonable trade off, I think! The final perk, is that after the fireworks, they deliver you to the marina, and it's a very short walk from the marina to the pick up area for the trams. No trudging along with the huge crowd after the show. No waiting in line to get on either the monorail or the ferry. . . But . . . As you always say at the end, it's time to pay the price: the cost is (as of June 2018) $300. It seems steep, but the experience was well worth it! Also, the boat seats 8, but it was just my wife, two teenage sons, and me. Had we found (we didn't attempt to) another small family or a couple or two, we could have split the cost, still had fun, and reduced our cost. . . Long and short of it is, for me, this is the best, most comfortable way to see the fireworks.
I have a friend who's a DVC member. We stayed at the Polynesian last year and we stayed on the second floor about where you pointed at 34:30 and we could watch the fireworks. Those rooms do cost a little more than the other rooms in Moorea. And it was quicker to walk to the TTC from there then to walk all the way to the main building.
Hi Tim. Thank you for this video. After years of saving we are booked for 2024. This is the resort I always wanted to take my daughter to. This has given me a great insight into what we can expect. Love you films and keep up the good work.
Tim so funny with your Toilet Paper comparison. We stayed in Disney World for the first time at Port Orleans Riverside last year, the only but very big complaint was how awful the toilet paper was! I was shocked at how cheap and ruff it was. I guess next time we will adding better tp to our grocery list!
Holy cow, you couldn't ask for a more detailed and extensive tour than THAT ! ( Complete with Tim's toilet paper minute...😂) The Poly is our home away from home, couldn't imagine staying anywhere else on property. Another amazing vlog from you, Tim, so glad we found your channel. You ROCK !!!
Thanks so much Tim. I understand the effort that goes into making these resort walks but they bring back so many memories and make us want to plan another trip. We have been lucky to stay in many of the resorts and we all sit around the TV to watch your tours. The Poly is very busy, we found it more enjoyable to stay at the Grand Floridian DVC building and walk along to visit. But the lobby is simply the best of any resort. Thanks again from the UK!
My wife and I are staying here for 7 nights in a couple weeks. First time staying at the Poly and this video was perfect timing. Thanks for such a great tour, Tim.
Was lucky to stay here for my 40th birthday because my late husband was a Disney cast member and that was only way we could afford it. So expensive but so beautiful. Thanks Tim.
This makes me miss Disney. I didn't get to use my dvc at the poly for the last 2 years. I miss it so much. Wish I was living near enough to just stop by and relax there even with out park time it is such a relaxing place.
Ohana has a special place in my heart because my husband and I had a wonderful dinner there during our honeymoon. The service and food was amazing. By far my favorite dinner of the whole trip. ❤️👍🏻
As soon as I saw you were going to the Polynesian, I couldn’t wait to hear you try to pronounce the names of the hotel buildings, particularly as we live in New Zealand which is also known as Aoteroa. LOVED it when you pointed right at it and went “what the heck is THAT?” 😆 By the way it’s pronounced “Ow-taya-rower” but it was a solid effort!
Tim, you make my Day! Every day before work I watch a Disney video and I am instantly at my happy place. Definitely makes “paying the price” a whole lot easier. Have a great day! 😊
As someone who suffers with IBS I really enjoy the toilet paper review. It's something I always have to think/worry about! Coming back to WDW in sept so will remember all your reviews!!
The price for those bungalows on the water is OUTRAGEOUS. Doubt I'll ever be able to afford to stay there. We really enjoyed this video Tim. Great job. Nice to get to see the whole resort.
I'm actually watching this and freeze framing it on the menus and different reader boards. Your efforts are appreciated. People probably look at you like you're a weirdo when you do this but they don't understand that there's folks like me who watch what YOU'RE filming with more interest than an official Disney resort planning video. You're showing a lot of us the info we need to make a decision. Thank you. ( ...but I'm totally not staying in room 1601 now. )
The Polynesian has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. I always feel transported when I visit there. I have never stayed but my wife and I always try and visit to walk around or go to Kona cafe.
Hi Tim, these are great videos. I love the fact that you go through the entire place. I think you do a MUCH better job than the Disney people in showing off their own resort. It's exactly what a regular person going there would like to see and know about the place before they get here. In addition, you show the food and the prices so everyone knows what's available. You show everyone every thing. If you do anyplace, I really think you should make the video an hour long in each case but no more than that. That would ensure a really thorough job on any venue. In these videos you do are a real service to the public who is considering these venues. THANKS.
I have been avoiding this video because nothing fuels my Disney obsession more than the Poly and a Disney trip just isn't in the cards for us any time soon. I cried real tears when they remodeled the lobby...lol. I felt like part of my childhood died. The smell of the lobby was my "Disney smell" and it just isn't the same now. Also, I'm sure this will never be seen but it has always been Transportation and Ticket Center :) We always loved taking the walkway from The Poly over to the TTC to get to the parks instead of taking the boat or monorail because it was always way faster!
Thank you TimTracker, I would never afford to stay in that resort, but your video with info . details ,pricing etc. made me feel like I actually stayed there. thank you again
We ate at the ohana for the first time almost 8 years ago, and sat under those palm trees on that hill before the bungalows were there to watch the fireworks! So crazy to see how much changed in that time!
OMG Tim! It;s Genius! You must review ALL the TP at all the Resorts and Facilities and Disney and More. The Tracker Toilet Paper Review!! That might go trending!! Wow Thank you for Walking that Tim! Thank you Jenn for going through all that too!!!
Getting ready for our next trip to the Poly in October, so decided to rewatch this video. A little tip from me: Bring your own bottle of rum, then just order a dole whip from pineapple lanai. Way, way cheaper. If you're flying in and checking luggage, you can put the rum bottle in your checked bag (I recommend a plastic bottle wrapped in a plastic bag just to be safe). I bring my Disney/Starbucks reusable cup to mix it in, plus it keeps it from melting so fast on those hot days. So yummy!
@thetimtracker the tables with the black table cloths you were unsure of is for the highway in the sky dine around. That's the progressive dinner that goes to contemporary,poly and GF
I absolutely love your resort tour videos. It lets me see places that I will probably never stay at and helps me choose the resort I will stay at on our next trip. Keep up the awesome videos.
yep transportation and ticket center. They do the night time movies on that little green spot outside the ceremonial house also. Can't wait. We are staying at the poly in June.
My family's favorite resort! We stay in the Hawaii long house club level it's so great..last year we were in the lobby waiting for our room to be cleaned and got chosen as the "Ohana" of the day and got to meet the king fire dancer from the Aloha dinner show!
A thousand hearts and thumbs up! Stayed here for the first time in September. It has ousted the Beach Club as our new favorite resort! Thank you for the tour!
I stayed here back in 2010. It poured at our Luau and ended up being canceled :( . I think I would definitely stay here again. You feel like you are in Hawaii. Thank you for the recent walk thru. The comment on the toilet paper, lol. Softer IS better. Great job!
We're doing Kona.for breakfast on our way out and can not wait to enjoy the resort for a while and thanks for the pressed penny info. I love those things. And the beach. I use the sand in my travel crafts.
Fun fact, that “Fisherman guy” is actually named Uti, and she’s the tiki goddess of fishing. That’s actually a replica of her when she used to be at the tiki room in Disneyland, before the roof she was on collapsed due to wood rot. Pretty cool to see!
We are new DVC owners (from the UK) and the Polynesian is our home resort can't wait to stay there for the first time next year 😁 thought it was beautiful when we went to Ohana in November 😍
I stayed at the Polynesian the last time I went to Disney and I stayed in the moorea vacation club building. My room was on the third floor over looking seven seas lagoon and we had an absolutely amazing view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Thank you for a wonderful tour. Brought back great memories of when I was fortunate enough to stay there for several vacations. But I'm so aggravated they've since put those ugly Bora Bora bungalows directly in front of the rooms and now block the view of the castle!
I’m going going to Disney World next month, I hope I can stay at this resort. I found out on Tuesday which resort we’re staying at. I enjoy watching your Disney related videos. It gets me more hyped.
Three years late but Tim’s rant on toilet paper at the deluxe resort reminded me of when I worked at the contemporary as a custodial cast member years ago-the toilet paper at the deluxe resorts is Angel Soft! I had no idea that the other resorts had different toilet paper until I stayed there with my family last in the year. #themoreyouknow
We stayed at the bungalows in September (closer the to ferry dock at ttc) and the only time we really heard the ferry boats were if we were on the back deck. The inside did a good job of keeping the noise out in my opinion. Plus we were out at the parks most of the day.
Hey Tim. At 7:27 there is actually an extended food menu on the left behind the Disney employee on the left. It has additional food options like bacon cheese burgers. Also it might help clarify for parents that flat breads were pizzas and they were very good. (Same as contemporary). The kids menu also included a drink such as a chocolate milk and a side (frenchfries etc). We stayed there in February and felt the pools were the best for young kids out of all of the high end Disney properties. One thing that was disappointing about the pools was that the pool surface was extremely rough and most kids suffered from red / bloody knees. Fellow parents also were unhappy about this. The pool surface was a rough concrete mix of pebbles which probably is low maintenance and anti slip but just awful for kids knees. Tim if you ever go back you might want to check that out and share your thoughts.
Tim was filming the flower headbands and the cast member told him Auntie Kau’i made them. It’s note worthy because Auntie Kau’i is a native of Hawaii who has worked at the Polynesian since opening day in 1971!
Heidi Walsh May she Rest In Peace now ❤️
the Polynesian is BY FAR the best resort on Disney property. I've stayed there only once, and can't wait till the next time I do stay there
The Polynesian is my Home resort! I love it so much!
lebrontheGOAT in ur opinion
We are at Disney World this week and actually staying at Polynesian! We walked right by! Didn't want to bother Tim, he was busy! Nice to see that beautiful resort! Even better to stay at! We miss seeing Jen too!! 🌴🍹
The "hill" with the seats is called sunset pointe and it's not what it used to be, they tore it up quite a bit when they built the bungalows. This however was the spot where fairytale weddings were held,like mine back in 2002. We still visit it when we are there but it's definitely sad to think what it was
$3K a night?! You can stay in a real bungalow in Bora Bora for cheaper haha
oh only 2k per night! then Im going for sure! LOL
It’s actually a really good bungalow (even though it looks small on the outside)
Jessica K is this true? 2-3 thousand dollars for one night at this hotel?
Dunno. I was beeing Ironic... Like I dont work to hard for my money to pay this insane amount of money... I wonder how much service personel get paid a place like this LOL... Allso I worked on (very) high end cruiseships. til example. And let me tell you they eat the same powder based sauce. As the rest of us mortals :o)
Are you joking? Forget that stuff. I could NEVER AFFORD even part of that. I’ll just keep watching Tim for my Disney fix
I work at the Poly Resort. I work at Capt Cooks and at Oasis.
Cool! What is your perfect menu?
My husband and I stayed here for a belated honeymoon in Nov. 1988. It was a dream come true for me to finally go to WDW. Amazingly beautiful resort. I miss the fountain that used to be in the middle of the lobby. We stayed here for $175 a night back then, I think its about $450 now, ouch!!! Thanks for such a great video.
I really liked the food in Ohana
Please make the toilet paper minute with Tim a regular thing...
I love the resort tours. It's pretty amazing to see all the different types of hotels.
Jared Ronkos checkout my video of the DVC rooms at the poly!!! They are huge and gorgeous! Two bathrooms!
I was at the Polynesian Village in 1989. Lots of changes since then! Back in those days the Tangaroa Terrace was a restaurant. Loved the banana stuffed french toast for breakfast.
Tim, I've never not called it the Ticket and Transportation Center; glad I'm not the only one!
Alex Cruz same!! 😂
Wasn't sure about adding another Disney video blog to the rotation, but your sincerity and genuine delight for Disney has won me over, Tim. Your WDW videos are a genuine delight.
Polynesian is a pretty gorgeous resort - super expensive though!
Nicole Woodhall have you tried dvc?!? It makes staying at the Polynesian affordable!!
I have been to Disney world 45 times,starting in 1981,this is the only resort I have never stayed at.i have learned so much from your vlogs thank you.i hope to meet you some day and chat.
Hi Tim! I was so excited to see this video! The Polynesian is my favorite hotel on property and I just stayed there in October of 2017 (Courtesy of my best friend who is a DVC member), and it was such a nice thing to cross off of my Disney Wish List! Every time I’m in Disney I like to hotel hop, and I’ve wanted to stay here for such a long time. I’m so used to staying at the All Stars and Pop Century - which I love - but I can see the appeal to the deluxe resorts! The monorail is SO nice and convenient to have RIGHT THERE when you want to head into MK or take it and transfer to Epcot. We were in the Moorea building and it was a little bit of a walk to the main entrance (Like 5-6 minutes), but walking through the resort property I felt like I was really in Hawaii or somewhere really exotic. We had breakfast at Kona Café and LOVED it. It’s highly recommended! For as many times as I’ve been there as a tourist for the afternoon and now a guest of the hotel, I (we) didn’t make it down to the beach. For anyone who wants to plan a “rest” day and not go into the parks, definitely take advantage of the pools and laying out on the beach! I also loved having the option to have Dole Whip any time we wanted, and I honestly lost count at how many we had. We had such a wonderful experience and I hope I can stay there again some day! Thanks for the tour!
Poly is one of our favourite resorts - we've been lucky to stay there a few times. If you get the Lapu, Lapu, don't forget your spork to scrape out the awesome pineappley goodness that is left behind when the booze is gone. Tangaroa Terrace was a restaurant at one time.
The little guy that you see as the "shruggy" statue that shows up in all of the Polynesian-specific merchandise is supposed to be a tikki of Maui. Not, like, movie Maui but ACTUAL Maui.
this is the dream resort for me! whenever i visit disney i stay in a value resort but i always like to spend time here either at a restaurant or sitting in the sand watching the fireworks the themeing here is so lovely
The Shades of Green sign is there because you can use the monorail at the Polonysian and take the walking trail to Shades of Green it's quicker than waiting for the Shades bus. We stay at Shades all the time and walk over to Polonysian all the time.
poly is one of our family favs...when we're missing Disney I text a picture of a lapulapu to my husband for a happy memory😄thanks Tim for a great tour...helps us to feel like Dis isn't so far away!
Toilet 🚽 paper minute with Tim. Lol 😂
Tim is too funny
Stayed at the Poly during out last visit in 2015, we LOVED it! Really loved the drinks and the view of the castle for fireworks!
Me and my husband were staying here this week for our anniversary and we loved it! We stayed in the bottom floor of Fiji and walked out to the beach every night to watch the fireworks it was such a beautiful resort!
My wife and I honeymooned here in 2006. There has been some changes to the resort since then. We loved it. Ohauna's was fantastic. I remember my shoulders getting sunburned from being in the pool on our first full day there. It hurt so bad. Our first dance as a married couple was at the Luau. Would love to stay there again, but just can't afford it now.
In 1974, John Lennon was on vacay there. He was delivered the the papers to dissolve the Beatles partnership. They stopped making music in 1970, but the still had legal stuff to deal with. Did you know Ringo, John and George had a different lawyer from Paul? When Paul married Linda, her brother was a lawyer and became Paul's lawyer. While the others used Allen Klein who Paul hated. Just a little info.
Toilet paper minute with Tim should be a thing!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Great walk thru the resort it looks amazing!
We stay at shades of green and love walking over to the Poly for easy access to the monorail, drinks and entertainment , and exploring the resort!
Hey tim, would you consider doing a video comparing all the disney resorts...? I feel like that kind of video would be really helpful for those people who are visiting Florida disney parks and are having a difficult time choosing a resort to stay at:)
Great video. Last visit to Disneyworld (24 hours on a plane from New Zealand) we had a 'Hotel Day' where we visited as many hotels on the property as we could. Never made it to the Polynesian so your video was an excellent watch.
The interesting highlight of the day was having lunch at the Contemporary and the power went out. We watched all the guests in the Magic Kingdom stream out of the park. Luckily our lunch had already been cooked and delivered so we just ate and watched.
I did laugh (Sorry) at you trying to pronounce 'Aotearoa'. You were not too bad.
It is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand and means 'Land of the long white cloud'
It is pronounced ' Ow-tee-ah-ro-ah' as has already bee said. You can use it at the New Zealand stand at EPCOT Food and Wine. You will be a star!
Maori words are pronounced very differently from English.
Try these place names: Petone, Whakatane...
Petone: NOT Pee-tone or Pet- One but 'Pey-toe-nee'
Whakatane: NOT Wok-ah-tane but 'Fha-ka-tar-nee' Sounds rude, but it is not.
I was waiting to see if you'd mention it, because you mentioned the boat rentals . . . But you can rent a nice pontoon boat, including driver, to watch the MK fireworks, with the sound piped in. You have an airy, relaxed, roomy spot to watch the fireworks. No crowds, no sweaty, tired people up against you. No cranky children . . . A personalized tray of macaroons, and a cooler full of soft drinks, and snacks! (You can have adult beverages, but they don't supply them. We bought drinks at the outdoor bar closest to the marina,) The boat leaves about an hour before the fireworks, and your driver will take you on a tour of the lake, pointing out various landmarks, and abandoned attractions, as well as telling stories about the attractions (At least, ours did). . . It was very relaxing and enjoyable, with a fantastic view of the fireworks, as well as floats (literally, they were floating on the water) that I had never seen before - and you won't see from in front of the castle. The only downside is that you can't see the light show projected on the castle very well. . . A reasonable trade off, I think! The final perk, is that after the fireworks, they deliver you to the marina, and it's a very short walk from the marina to the pick up area for the trams. No trudging along with the huge crowd after the show. No waiting in line to get on either the monorail or the ferry. . . But . . . As you always say at the end, it's time to pay the price: the cost is (as of June 2018) $300. It seems steep, but the experience was well worth it! Also, the boat seats 8, but it was just my wife, two teenage sons, and me. Had we found (we didn't attempt to) another small family or a couple or two, we could have split the cost, still had fun, and reduced our cost. . . Long and short of it is, for me, this is the best, most comfortable way to see the fireworks.
I have a friend who's a DVC member. We stayed at the Polynesian last year and we stayed on the second floor about where you pointed at 34:30 and we could watch the fireworks. Those rooms do cost a little more than the other rooms in Moorea. And it was quicker to walk to the TTC from there then to walk all the way to the main building.
Hi Tim. Thank you for this video. After years of saving we are booked for 2024. This is the resort I always wanted to take my daughter to. This has given me a great insight into what we can expect. Love you films and keep up the good work.
Tim so funny with your Toilet Paper comparison. We stayed in Disney World for the first time at Port Orleans Riverside last year, the only but very big complaint was how awful the toilet paper was! I was shocked at how cheap and ruff it was. I guess next time we will adding better tp to our grocery list!
Holy cow, you couldn't ask for a more detailed and extensive tour than THAT ! ( Complete with Tim's toilet paper minute...😂)
The Poly is our home away from home, couldn't imagine staying anywhere else on property.
Another amazing vlog from you, Tim, so glad we found your channel.
You ROCK !!!
I stayed there 17 years ago with family and it still looks the same with some new additions! Great place to stay!
Thanks so much Tim. I understand the effort that goes into making these resort walks but they bring back so many memories and make us want to plan another trip. We have been lucky to stay in many of the resorts and we all sit around the TV to watch your tours. The Poly is very busy, we found it more enjoyable to stay at the Grand Floridian DVC building and walk along to visit. But the lobby is simply the best of any resort.
Thanks again from the UK!
My wife and I are staying here for 7 nights in a couple weeks. First time staying at the Poly and this video was perfect timing. Thanks for such a great tour, Tim.
We've been vacationing at Shades Of Green military Resort for 10 yrs, its beautiful !!!
Was lucky to stay here for my 40th birthday because my late husband was a Disney cast member and that was only way we could afford it. So expensive but so beautiful. Thanks Tim.
This makes me miss Disney. I didn't get to use my dvc at the poly for the last 2 years. I miss it so much. Wish I was living near enough to just stop by and relax there even with out park time it is such a relaxing place.
Ohana has a special place in my heart because my husband and I had a wonderful dinner there during our honeymoon. The service and food was amazing. By far my favorite dinner of the whole trip. ❤️👍🏻
The PVR is beautiful!!! It’s definitely my fave ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My family and I stayed here and it was such a great resort. The most memorable one in my opinion.
As soon as I saw you were going to the Polynesian, I couldn’t wait to hear you try to pronounce the names of the hotel buildings, particularly as we live in New Zealand which is also known as Aoteroa. LOVED it when you pointed right at it and went “what the heck is THAT?” 😆 By the way it’s pronounced “Ow-taya-rower” but it was a solid effort!
Tim, you make my Day! Every day before work I watch a Disney video and I am instantly at my happy place. Definitely makes “paying the price” a whole lot easier. Have a great day! 😊
This is our “home” DVC resort. I’ve always wanted to stay there & will finally get to in a few short months.
As someone who suffers with IBS I really enjoy the toilet paper review. It's something I always have to think/worry about! Coming back to WDW in sept so will remember all your reviews!!
Julia Jones same here girl. ♡
I know how you feel!
Julia Jones crohns and rollin with no colon here!! I loved that!
Well, I was about to go to sleep (California) but I just got a notification! I have to stay up and watch now! Woo! I don’t mind PAYING THE PRICE!
Michael B same
Thank for the tour I'm wanting to go to Disneyworld and it really helps to kind of understand where to stay.
"About three" cabanas. Makes me and daughter giggle every time. Love you guys!
The price for those bungalows on the water is OUTRAGEOUS. Doubt I'll ever be able to afford to stay there. We really enjoyed this video Tim. Great job. Nice to get to see the whole resort.
your video tours are excellent. your descriptions are clear. Filming isn't shaky. thanks.
Poly is our go to place. Love it there.
My absolutely favourite place my grandma took me here about 10 years ago before she caught Ill so many memories ❤️
I'm actually watching this and freeze framing it on the menus and different reader boards. Your efforts are appreciated. People probably look at you like you're a weirdo when you do this but they don't understand that there's folks like me who watch what YOU'RE filming with more interest than an official Disney resort planning video. You're showing a lot of us the info we need to make a decision. Thank you. ( ...but I'm totally not staying in room 1601 now. )
The Polynesian has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. I always feel transported when I visit there. I have never stayed but my wife and I always try and visit to walk around or go to Kona cafe.
Hi Tim, these are great videos. I love the fact that you go through the entire place. I think you do a MUCH better job than the Disney people in showing off their own resort. It's exactly what a regular person going there would like to see and know about the place before they get here. In addition, you show the food and the prices so everyone knows what's available. You show everyone every thing. If you do anyplace, I really think you should make the video an hour long in each case but no more than that. That would ensure a really thorough job on any venue. In these videos you do are a real service to the public who is considering these venues. THANKS.
I have been avoiding this video because nothing fuels my Disney obsession more than the Poly and a Disney trip just isn't in the cards for us any time soon. I cried real tears when they remodeled the lobby...lol. I felt like part of my childhood died. The smell of the lobby was my "Disney smell" and it just isn't the same now. Also, I'm sure this will never be seen but it has always been Transportation and Ticket Center :) We always loved taking the walkway from The Poly over to the TTC to get to the parks instead of taking the boat or monorail because it was always way faster!
Thank you TimTracker, I would never afford to stay in that resort, but your video with info . details ,pricing etc. made me feel like I actually stayed there. thank you again
We ate at the ohana for the first time almost 8 years ago, and sat under those palm trees on that hill before the bungalows were there to watch the fireworks! So crazy to see how much changed in that time!
Stayed here for my 16th birthday trip and it was a wonderful experience!!! Would love to stay here again ❤️
Man, that horn couldn’t have been more perfectly timed.
Love your vids, watch them every day. Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand (where i live) meaning land of the long white cloud ☺
I'm from New Zealand as well and it realty was funny seeing Tim trying to pronounce our country's name.
Will be staying at Poly on Sunday. Can't wait to get back to Disney. Hope to see you there.
Kevin Keleher me and my family are going on Wednesday
We were just there! Checkout my video on Trader Sams grog grotto!! It’s a MUST DO!
I ate at Ohana this past New Years and it was absolutely INCREDIBLE. Definitely will be eating there again.
Perhaps that can be the next series Tim checking out the toilet paper at different resorts/ theme parks so it can include Universal too!!!😂😂😂🚽🚽🚽
OMG Tim! It;s Genius! You must review ALL the TP at all the Resorts and Facilities and Disney and More. The Tracker Toilet Paper Review!! That might go trending!! Wow Thank you for Walking that Tim! Thank you Jenn for going through all that too!!!
Good thing I watched this. My son loves Stitch and I booked Ohana for dinner during our trip, which I learned is not a character meal. Thanks Tim!!!
I have no idea why I'm so intrigued by these videos
The old lobby definitely felt more immersive to me . This one feels just like a lobby
Getting ready for our next trip to the Poly in October, so decided to rewatch this video. A little tip from me: Bring your own bottle of rum, then just order a dole whip from pineapple lanai. Way, way cheaper. If you're flying in and checking luggage, you can put the rum bottle in your checked bag (I recommend a plastic bottle wrapped in a plastic bag just to be safe). I bring my Disney/Starbucks reusable cup to mix it in, plus it keeps it from melting so fast on those hot days. So yummy!
@thetimtracker the tables with the black table cloths you were unsure of is for the highway in the sky dine around. That's the progressive dinner that goes to contemporary,poly and GF
I absolutely love your resort tour videos. It lets me see places that I will probably never stay at and helps me choose the resort I will stay at on our next trip. Keep up the awesome videos.
yep transportation and ticket center. They do the night time movies on that little green spot outside the ceremonial house also. Can't wait. We are staying at the poly in June.
My family's favorite resort! We stay in the Hawaii long house club level it's so great..last year we were in the lobby waiting for our room to be cleaned and got chosen as the "Ohana" of the day and got to meet the king fire dancer from the Aloha dinner show!
A thousand hearts and thumbs up! Stayed here for the first time in September. It has ousted the Beach Club as our new favorite resort! Thank you for the tour!
Thanks for the hard work and dedication. It’s like 3am over there. Jenn, your the best. You to Tim.
Michael Jackson *too
I stayed here back in 2010. It poured at our Luau and ended up being canceled :( . I think I would definitely stay here again. You feel like you are in Hawaii. Thank you for the recent walk thru. The comment on the toilet paper, lol. Softer IS better. Great job!
My favorite tour yet! I’d love to take a trip without tickets and stay at the Poly all day exploring!
We're doing Kona.for breakfast on our way out and can not wait to enjoy the resort for a while and thanks for the pressed penny info. I love those things. And the beach. I use the sand in my travel crafts.
As a kid, the Polynesian was the first Disney hotel we stayed at in the early 80s. It was so different then with the cool waterfall in the lobby
Fun fact, that “Fisherman guy” is actually named Uti, and she’s the tiki goddess of fishing. That’s actually a replica of her when she used to be at the tiki room in Disneyland, before the roof she was on collapsed due to wood rot. Pretty cool to see!
We are new DVC owners (from the UK) and the Polynesian is our home resort can't wait to stay there for the first time next year 😁 thought it was beautiful when we went to Ohana in November 😍
I stayed at the Polynesian the last time I went to Disney and I stayed in the moorea vacation club building. My room was on the third floor over looking seven seas lagoon and we had an absolutely amazing view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
So cool to see where Shades of Green is located! Hopefully my family will stay there soon!
We stayed at the Poly last Sept during hurricane Irma. They took great care of us! 😊
This is so incredible, guys! Love how in depth you go into detailing all of the incredible things to see at the resorts!
Thank you for a wonderful tour. Brought back great memories of when I was fortunate enough to stay there for several vacations. But I'm so aggravated they've since put those ugly Bora Bora bungalows directly in front of the rooms and now block the view of the castle!
@17:50- Magical umbrellas that catch waterfalls!!! The Polynesian is pure magic!
We got a free upgrade to stay at the Polynesian I can’t believe it it’s my dream hotel and this video is just getting me more excited 😭
Now that was a great resort tour. Thanks guys. This resort is definitely on my wish list.
I’m going going to Disney World next month, I hope I can stay at this resort. I found out on Tuesday which resort we’re staying at. I enjoy watching your Disney related videos. It gets me more hyped.
Three years late but Tim’s rant on toilet paper at the deluxe resort reminded me of when I worked at the contemporary as a custodial cast member years ago-the toilet paper at the deluxe resorts is Angel Soft! I had no idea that the other resorts had different toilet paper until I stayed there with my family last in the year. #themoreyouknow
Tim, thank you for these resort videos, they're very helpful!
We stayed at the bungalows in September (closer the to ferry dock at ttc) and the only time we really heard the ferry boats were if we were on the back deck. The inside did a good job of keeping the noise out in my opinion. Plus we were out at the parks most of the day.
Hey Tim. At 7:27 there is actually an extended food menu on the left behind the Disney employee on the left. It has additional food options like bacon cheese burgers. Also it might help clarify for parents that flat breads were pizzas and they were very good. (Same as contemporary). The kids menu also included a drink such as a chocolate milk and a side (frenchfries etc).
We stayed there in February and felt the pools were the best for young kids out of all of the high end Disney properties. One thing that was disappointing about the pools was that the pool surface was extremely rough and most kids suffered from red / bloody knees. Fellow parents also were unhappy about this. The pool surface was a rough concrete mix of pebbles which probably is low maintenance and anti slip but just awful for kids knees. Tim if you ever go back you might want to check that out and share your thoughts.
So nice to watch, thanks. I'm from So.Cal. and even Disneyland has became so expensive! So glad I can watch, and enjoy your videos!!
Watching old vids while waiting for the new ones after the baby. Welcome baby jackson he is so cute
Tangaroa Terrace was a restaurant at the Poly when we visited late 80s and early 90s. We had huge Mickey Waffles for breakfast there.