Polynesian. 5 adults in 1 room?? About This Page:

[Cheriemek]

I am happy that I have instilled a love of WDW in my kids. Dear Husband and I will be celebrating our 35th anniversary in Dec. we wanted to stay at a monorail resort for the first time and so we will be at the Polynesian. 3 adult daughters wanted to come with us and of course we said yes. Our past vacations have been huge extended family galas with kids. This will be an adults only trip so it should be fun. But now I'm thinking - just because the room fits 5, is that a good idea???

[Her Dotness]

Four women and only ONE bathroom will answer that question unless you're all low maintenance.

While you can get that many adults in a room for five, if you possibly can, I would book two double-queen rooms instead. Everyone will do better with more space, more privacy and TWO bathrooms, I'd think.

Besides, closet and drawer space will be skimpy for that many adults as will floor space for luggage if you prefer not to unpack. You'll be tripping over stuff and people both in a room for five.

Add to that the fact that one person would have a pullout bed. While Disney pullouts are said to be quite big enough for adults to sleep comfortably, that's one more thing taking up floor space.

Congrats on your anniversary! Hope you can retain your dream stay at the Poly as well as have adequate comfort for everyone.

[HollyH]

I don't think I would try to put 5 adults in one room. Lack of storage, lack of privacy, only one bathroom. I think it would be rather close quarters and I don't think it would make for an enjoyable vacation. How long will your trip be? That could also be a factor. A night or 2 may be doable, if not ideal. A week or longer and I wouldn't even consider it.

[Her Dotness]

Here's a floorplan for the Poly standard room sleeping five--

http://yourfirstvisit.net/wp-content...visit.net_.jpg

[Huntermom]

As a family of 5 we always did two rooms. I have since gone back with my son, his wife and child and my Daughter. We stayed in a one bedroom which worked out well. We were at OKW and the rooms are very large and the bathroom divided.

Next time DS will have two children so I am thinking we will need a two bedroom.

I also think if you are celebrating your anniversary, you and your DH should have a bedroom of your own don't you think?

[CRCrazy]

I've stayed with five, not adults, but with 2 teenage girls, and one preteen girl, in the Polynesian rooms with the daybed.

We were fine, and not at all cramped. The monorail resorts have the largest rooms on property, and we had plenty of room for the five of us, and our luggage (and Sarah's stuffies!)

The daybed was comfortable for my teen daughter - admittedly, she isn't tall, but at 5 ft. 3 in, she fit easily on the bed, and it is an actual mattress.

We are all fairly low maintenance except for my youngest, so one bathroom wasn't an issue. There are two sinks in the bathroom for tooth brushing time.
I think you need to decide for yourself how your family dynamics will work.

Were your girls able to share amicably when they lived at home? If so, you should be fine.

[TinkWink57]

We used to book one room at the Contemporary when the kids were younger and it was fine (although 2 bathrooms are always a good thing! ) You can definitely do it, but you may want to book a 2nd room if you can. You'll all be more comfortable. Have a great time!

[Fortissimo]

Do they still charge extra per night per adult when there is more than two adults in a room?

[Dianneq]

We've stayed at the Poly with 5 adults. Me, DH, 2 DS (twins age 17 at the time) and my brother. My brother is around 6'3" and he was comfortable on the daybed. We had no issues sharing the bathroom, but I was the only girl and I am pretty low maintenance.

[cattailmarsh]

I have stayed at the Poly many times and the last 2x it was 4 adults with 2 being definitely Pooh sized, a wheelchair, oxygen condenser, & 2 sleep apnea machines. We were a little cramped for floor space but not bad enough not to do it again. I was the lucky none to sleep on the day bed both times bc Gram did better with the bed to herself and I admit I was apprehensive at first but it was very comfy! I am 5'11" and well over 275 lbs. I fit with no problems and I would be the first to complain. We always put the bed back to seating area during day (2 minutes is all it took). We didn't even have bathroom sharing issues (but we share at home too) - our only issue - plugs! Definitely bring a power strip or 2 for that many phones, cameras, etc. We had a standard room too - not handicapped & it was 1st floor.

There is a per night charge/person over 2 adults. But we always feel Poly is worth it.

[Ashli]

Originally Posted by Fortissimo

Do they still charge extra per night per adult when there is more than two adults in a room?

Yes.


I personally would not be comfortable with one room of 5 adults (even if they were all family), but you know your family best.

[Teresa]

Originally Posted by Huntermom

Next time DS will have two children so I am thinking we will need a two bedroom.

I believe I missed an announcement! Congrats to your DS and his DW!!

[ferrazalves]

We've stayed at Poly in a group of 5 - 3 adults, 2 teens. The room was ok - and we decided to pay a bit more to stay at club level and that was great! We usually get ready first and went to the lounge, where we waited everyone.
Probably if we need to stay in the same space waiting we would feel a bit crowded. With the lounge just steps from the room it was easy

[TLCdisneyfan]

Disney does charge extra for each additional adult in a room in excess of two adults. For a deluxe, it's 20 or 25 per night, per extra adult.

With my family, we need the extra bathroom. There's the shower and getting ready aspect, and there's also the fact that the men all have sensitive stomachs. Last year, I initially had a room with one bathroom for me, my adult sister, and my mom. When Dad decided to come along, we switched to an AOA suite with two bathrooms, and that was perfect.

I will say that having a balcony at the Poly room will help a lot. That way, someone can sit outside if he or she feels like it's getting too crowded inside.

[mfirst]

Depending on height, the sofa bed might be a short fit at the Poly. I was able to lay comfortably on it (I'm 5'1) but my husband (5'9) found that his feet reached the end and his head touched the other end.

Disney also charges extra for adults above 2 in a room - please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's $25 extra per night. It might be more cost effective to get two connecting rooms and then you'd have two full bathroom options.

Having only one bathroom option made it tough for my family of 5 to get out the door each morning, and my boys are little.