Post #161922 by Palama Tiki on Fri, May 27, 2005 10:23 AM

here's more info on the newly-opened Boutiki shop, along with a link to some photos. (source: http://www.allearsnet.com)

It's not just the rooms that are getting renovated over at the Polynesian -- the resort's retail shops are also getting a
facelift. A new store, called BouTIKI, opened last Wednesday morning in the space formerly occupied by the Wyland Galleries.
Wooden statues scattered around the new shop, which features a variety of merchandise, were made in Bali and weigh up to 1,000 pounds each. Among its many items, BouTIKI sells the types of sundries and men's and women's fashions previously sold in the resort's other stores, like News from Polynesia and Polynesian Princess, which are both now closed. The Wyland Galleries is
currently in a temporary location down the hall from Captain Cook's Snack Company, but will eventually move into the former
News from Polynesia space. The pin kiosk previously located outside of News from Polynesia has been relocated, and plans are
for Captain Cook's to eventually expand as well.
For a few photos of the new shop (courtesy of Linda Mac), visit:
http://allearsnet.com/acc/g_poly.htm#shop