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The bungalows are beautifully appointed and those views and just stunning!!! Some people have said that there is a lot of noise from across the lake at night so I'm looking forward to hearing if you felt that way. I'm sure this is one experience you'll always remember. I probably would have never left the Poly property for two days.
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Wow. I don't even know what else to say other than - yeah, I don't think I'd leave either! It's very well done. The headboard of the second bedroom is so cute! Very nice looking kitchen too. All the details are there!
It is just perfect, but again, you'd expect perfection for what you're paying for it.
The bungalows are beautifully appointed and those views and just stunning!!! Some people have said that there is a lot of noise from across the lake at night so I'm looking forward to hearing if you felt that way.
I'd heard that as well and that did worry me, but honestly, it wasn't really a problem for us. I wonder whether it's more of an issue when the Magic Kingdom is open almost all hours. I can imagine then it could be a problem.
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I'm sure this is one experience you'll always remember.
What an amazing experience to stay in one of the Poly bungalows! Did the alligator and snake danger sign make you nervous at all?
Not at all. To be honest, I've always known there are alligators and snakes around - all the signs do is remind me. I didn't feel there was any way either could get on to the deck of the bungalow.
Too bad with the Magic Band problem, which seemed like such a hassle, but at least it was resolved! The bungalow is amazing and I guess I can see why they charge so much for these. All the rooms are amazing and love the deck and the views! Just like the others here, I wouldn't leave either! Perhaps, having your own personal bartender and chef create your drinks and meals for you out on the deck! This may have been the way to go and give you the ultimate WDW experience...but then again the price tag! But, part of Disney is about dreaming!
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The Bungalow is beautiful inside and out! I was excited to see your photos. We have stayed twice in a Studio at the Polynesian with a view of the Lake and those beautiful bungalows. As I sat on our balcony I wondered how the inside would look. Thanks to your great photography now I know! Hope you enjoyed your time there!
Too bad with the Magic Band problem, which seemed like such a hassle, but at least it was resolved!
Ah yes, MagicBands. All I'll say is it might be a bit too soon to say it's resolved. Stay tuned for more drama on that front over the course of this part of our vacation....
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The bungalow is amazing and I guess I can see why they charge so much for these.
So could I.
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All the rooms are amazing and love the deck and the views! Just like the others here, I wouldn't leave either! Perhaps, having your own personal bartender and chef create your drinks and meals for you out on the deck! This may have been the way to go and give you the ultimate WDW experience...but then again the price tag! But, part of Disney is about dreaming!
Now that sounds like a plan to me - just to win the lottery....
The Bungalow is beautiful inside and out! I was excited to see your photos. We have stayed twice in a Studio at the Polynesian with a view of the Lake and those beautiful bungalows. As I sat on our balcony I wondered how the inside would look. Thanks to your great photography now I know!
So happy to help out. I have to be honest, when they were being constructed, I was very curious to see what they were like, so I was really glad to get the opportunity to find out.
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Wow. I don't even know what else to say other than - yeah, I don't think I'd leave either! It's very well done. The headboard of the second bedroom is so cute! Very nice looking kitchen too. All the details are there!
Perhaps, having your own personal bartender and chef create your drinks and meals for you out on the deck! 
This may have been the way to go and give you the ultimate WDW experience...but then again the price tag! 
But, part of Disney is about dreaming!
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