... to meet Chef Dick and would like to comment on a memory or just say aloha send it to me at tikiman pages@gmail.com and I will post it in the next article.
Guest trip reviews
The ...
Thursday, 22 July 2010
... it weren't for your website and appreciation for a great place for get some much needed R & R..... Polynesian style.”
Review from the Drumm family
"Hi Tikiman ! You guided us just ...
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
... something is new on here. How many would be interested in an Iphone application and what would you want on it?
Let me know your thoughts.
Tikiman 's travel tip
After traveling often ...
Thursday, 03 June 2010
New Hawaii Resort
Disney named the new Hawaii resort. Here is the press release from Disney.
KO OLINA, Hawai‘i, Jan. 19, 2010 – The highly anticipated Disney destination resort currently under ...
Sunday, 24 January 2010
... link to my tikiman 2001.homestead link somewhere else or you have the old link on your site, can you change it to my new link www.tikiman pages.com? It is very important for me to get those links fixed so ...
Friday, 23 October 2009
... You can find out more on my Activities page http://www.tikiman pages.com/tiki/amenities-quick/quick-activities Tonights Adult night out was going to be at the California Grill. Seems appropriate since we ...
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
... a cart with 4 screens and 4 different games that you can play. One day they were going to have a Tikiman trivia but the threat of rain made them have to bring the microphone and equipment inside.
I ...
Monday, 27 July 2009
There has been a tremendous response to the re-designed Tikiman website. One of the most commented on features is the Tikiman Jukebox. Many of you have sent emails requesting the music tracks to play at ...
Thursday, 04 June 2009
... album just send it to my other email tikiman pages@gmail.com. When you send the photo you want posted let me know what names to put under the photo.
On Facebook
My site does not have a Facebook ...
Saturday, 30 May 2009
...
Makes 3 gallons
Tiki Float (Tikiman special)
One Dole whip from Captain Cook's
Add to a tall cup of POG juice (Passion, Orange, Guava) from the concierge lounge or from a local ...
Monday, 13 April 2009
... few people came over to the table and asked if I was Tikiman . The first lady (whose name I wish I could remember and she was a CM at a different resort) was so nice to talk to and while we were talking ...
Friday, 10 April 2009
... a shovel with a rock hand painted by Marilyn that had a Hibiscus and said Happy Birthday Tikiman and the date.
We headed to Kona and met a great CM named Debi (soon to be on my Kona page). She was great ...
Friday, 10 April 2009
... a new 10th anniversary, Tikifest 2009 or Ho’omahana 2009 shirt at Café Press http://www.cafepress.com/polytikiman I just want to say thank you again for everyone’s emails about the site going away and ...
Sunday, 05 April 2009
... 6 but it is a great room and view with room to spread out. http://www.tikiman pages.com/tiki/quick-longhouses/quick-tonga?start=2
Pay for 4 and get 3 free a good deal? So many are loving this pay ...
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
15.
2000s
(Resort/History)
The Resort in the New Millennium has been revitalized. The Polynesian has stuck to the original ideas laid out by Walt Disney and designers and artist Rolly Crump (who designed the Tiki Room and Marc Davis. ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
16.
1990s
(Resort/History)
The 1990's was a decade of change to the resort and its philosophy. A leader in this change was the General Manager Clyde Min (GM from 1995-1999) along with some other key cast members Stephen Hoel, Mary ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
17.
1980s
(Resort/History)
The Polynesian in the 1980s would see it final growth but still hold on to that 70's look with an 80's twist. Most of the resort would still look the same but the rooms would change. The Longhouse exteriors ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
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1970s
(Resort/History)
The Polynesian has gone through some changes since it first opened so lets take a look at how it has changed since 1971.
The Polynesian opened on October 1, 1971 and it had 492 guest rooms (6 being suites) ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
Disney's Polynesian Village opened to enthusiastic visitors in late 1971. Visitors to the park that wanted to stay close to the action had two choices, the modern elegance of the Contemporary or the Tropical ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
The Polynesian Village was born in 1971. Construction started in February 1971 and was completed August 1971. It was supposed to be a 12- story high-rise hotel in the center of a lagoon where guests rooms ...
Friday, 30 January 2009
Aotearoa is a favorite longhouse of many. On the one side is one of the best garden view areas on property with the monorail gliding over the top of it. On the other side is a mix of lagoon view and garden ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
22.
Fiji
(Planning/Longhouses)
Fiji is in a very nice location and you can't go wrong with the views on either side. You have rooms facing the Luau cove, beach and an angled view of the lagoon towards the Grand Floridian. On the other ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
23.
Hawaii
(Planning/Longhouses)
Hawaii longhouse (Club Level rooms only) is in one of the best locations. You have the beach very close to the lagoon view side of the building and the East pool next to the garden view rooms. The Volcano ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
24.
Niue
(Planning/Longhouses)
Niue is a great location if you want to be close to most of the activities at the resort. It is the smallest longhouse and is the only 2 story longhouse. The Great Ceremonial House is right next to it ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
Rapa Nui is a good location if you enjoy it being quiet. It also is very accessible for those who may need easier access. It has its own parking lot right next to it and is very close to the Transportation ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
Rarotonga is the first place people ask for when they want to be close to the Great Ceremonial House (lobby, food, and shops). It is right out the door of the GCH and runs next to the quiet pool and monorail ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
27.
Samoa
(Planning/Longhouses)
Samoa is also a very popular longhouse because of its location and the side facing the Volcano pool actually has a lagoon view off to the side. The other side looks onto the east pool (aka quiet pool). ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
28.
Tahiti
(Planning/Longhouses)
Tahiti is one of the newest longhouses that was part of the 1985 expansion of the Polynesian. Tahiti happens to be my favorite longhouse for Lagoon and Theme Park view rooms. The beach on this end is very ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
Tokelau is a favorite of many because of its central location to everything. It also has a hidden secret (not any more). When it was first built they took a handfull of rooms and used them as test rooms. ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
30.
Tuvalu
(Planning/Longhouses)
Tuvalu is one of the smaller longhouses but can be a nice location. I stayed in a lagoon view room in this longhouse in 1998 and it was much different than my stay in Tahiti. Most lagoon view rooms have ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
... still have a view of the castle.
Tikiman 's Picks: This is just based on my experience and my opinion but below I have ranked the longhouses in order of how I would pick staying in them if I had a choice ...
Thursday, 08 January 2009
... sometimes require a resort I.D. to board) and the other is the Express Monorail on the outer track that only goes from the TTC to the Magic Kingdom.
Tikiman Tip Many people don't want to spend ...
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
... with it if it is your first visit.
There are many seating areas to relax, read a book, enjoy a snack or just watch people and take in the atmosphere.
Tikiman Tip After you are settled in your ...
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
This story begins with a 27,000 acre site in central Florida that would someday become Walt Disney World including a spot specifically selected for its location and views that would be the location for ...
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
... lately. New Tikiman stuff Well next year I might have a new Tikiman graphic for the shirts so get the original while it is still available. I also added a Christmas version on a sweatshirt for those going ...
Sunday, 16 November 2008
... community. If you want to read about the last Tikifest trip or see the original event page I have attached the links. Tikifest Event
http://tikiman 2001.homestead.com/tikifest.html
Tikifest Trip ...
Friday, 03 October 2008
... all of this was my attention to detail, my experience with travel, my friendships formed with Disney staff and the information I get from many of the readers. The “Tikiman ” nickname came about on a discussion ...
Sunday, 10 August 2008
... it and we are looking at it being the first week of August 2009. If you would might be interested in attending than email me at polynesian@tikiman 2001.net. We are also looking for ideas. Should it be a ...
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Well after many years of people asking for T-shirts from the site I am starting to put some of the designs up for sale. I have added some designed for the girls along with Tikifest 2009 and 2009 Vacation ...
Saturday, 07 July 2007
... card guarantee. For party sizes of 10 or more, Guests should call (407) 939-7861 for reservations.
Tikiman Tip Like Dessert? Go to Kona Cafe and sample something they have for dessert, or get some ...
