Staying at Riverside : Show me pics, get me excited!!

[DRRluvsWDW]

Does anybody have any new pics? :confused3 I just booked with the 40% code and I am so excited!! :yay:

It seems like CBR and CSR are the " Hot Resorts" right now. I guess because of their refurbs....But there has to be some POR lovers out there somewhere......


We loved POR! I would definitely recommend this resort. I am still working on getting my pictures organized...
The "make your own pasta" was great! Pool was fun, surrey bikes were...
interesting with a 9,6,4yo!:scared1: Though, we laughed the whole time! The kiddos enjoyed the pirate cruise. For our ten night trip, the buses were awesome except one 11 am "ish'' trip to EpCot. Mousekeeping was efficient, kids loved the towel animals:yay:
Now to work on the photos...

[gr8tdame]

We have stayed at CSR twice and will never return to CSR. Our last trip was 14 nights at POR and it is now our favorite resort. We prefer it to the POLY.
We have booked it for next year Sept 19- Oct 3, 2009. We will be staying the first 2 nights at the GF and then transferring to POR.

[Golf4food]

I have quite a few pics taken from our trip last month in this set on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/penglynns/sets/72157611408553838/

A few of my favorites:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3119748616_edb54f298c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3119750040_c86efff8f4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3118989949_d318e29fd9_b.jpg

A hint of a rainbow in the top right:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3119820210_27b289db8d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3119824934_b4290c423f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3119001063_4e4e421d53_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3119829866_c52bd525a2_b.jpg

[Stini228]

POR is beautiful! Thank you for posting Golf :)

[Golf4food]

Someone asked for pictures of the main pool:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3118970407_b3a7181e83_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3118969015_f6fc36e075_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/3119760016_427df5c4a3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3119822778_8f66977a6f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3118933899_9ee1820ec9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3119762534_cd9cfe4205_b.jpg

[Shell0616]

You pictures are beautiful! Thank you so much for posting them :goodvibes

[pixiemama3]

ty all for the awsome pics... wewill be here so soon and i can not wait . we all love this resort.

[kmg1107]

I leave on Tuesday for a girls-only trip. Staying at POR. Even though I have stayed here many times before, I always get excited looking at the pictures. Thank you to all those who have posted on this thread. I can't wait! :cool1:

[sam&chris]

I am SO glad I ran across this thread. My DFi and I will be staying at POR for honeymoon and first trip ever to WDW May 17-22 :yay: . I had been reading other threads that had me a little nervous about staying here, but after seeing the pics I am getting so excited! Thanks for sharing all the lovely pics of POR.

[threelittlemonkeys]

Does anyone know if there are blowdryers in the rooms, or do I need to bring one? We are going tomorrow....

[andrewilley]

Does anyone know if there are blowdryers in the rooms, or do I need to bring one? We are going tomorrow....

Yes there are hairdyers in the rooms. Have a great time! (Jealous)

Andre

[threelittlemonkeys]

Thanks Andrew...

[pixiefairy]

We leave in 8 days (:cool1: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: ) for our very first stay at POR. I'm enjoying seeing all these pictures...some of them are absolutely breathtaking!!!

[lz1982]

I was there last week--great place! We were actually accidentally booked here (had intended to book FQ), but I was very happy with the "mistake"!

Main building with the lobby and all restaurants:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/lz1982/Riverside.jpg

Our building, Acadian House in the Magnolia Bend section:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/lz1982/AcadianHouse.jpg

Room interior. Only complaint, pillows are very soft/squishy, so if you like firm pillows, you may want to bring your own.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/lz1982/RiversideRoom.jpg

Have fun!:goodvibes

[KJ and Crew]

Ahh, these beautiful Magnolia Bend rooms are more my style; I'm not a big fan of the Alligator Bayou quilts! :upsidedow But that is where we will be since we need the trundle bed for our 3rd child. It's doable!

When we heard the pool was going to be closed, we considered re-locating with added expense... but as I look at the pictures of this campus, I can't get over all this natural beauty! It's amazing!!

This thread has helped me get even more excited for our trip, thanks for the pics! I'm really looking forward to being at POR!

See you there!! ;)

[lz1982]

When we heard the pool was going to be closed, we considered re-locating with added expense... but as I look at the pictures of this campus, I can't get over all this natural beauty!

Luckily there are five other pools, plus the big one at FQ. And the quiet pools are not super-quiet--there were certainly kids splashing and playing in them while I was there.

[andrewilley]

We leave in 8 days (:cool1: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: ) for our very first stay at POR. I'm enjoying seeing all these pictures...some of them are absolutely breathtaking!!!

Could I ask if the folks who are going to POR imminently [not jealous, honest...] could maybe pop back here when they return to update us? Or the main POR FAQ Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920531). Things like info on the main pool and/or possible Alligator Bayou pool closures, the Boatwright's breakfast situation, and especially whether Disney have temporarily closed some of the accommodation buildings during this quiet period (and which ones).

Many thanks, and have a great time!

Andre

[TinkPearl]

We leave for POR in 2 days and will be there until the 14th....I'll try to come here and update when I get back. :)

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

This is a great thread! I have just sit and read the whole thing! We are going to Riverside for the first time in May abd this has got me so excited!

Have shown my DH all the pictures and he wants to stay in a mansion . . . does anyone know which ones are nearest to the food court?

Thanks!:thumbsup2

[lz1982]

Have shown my DH all the pictures and he wants to stay in a mansion . . . does anyone know which ones are nearest to the food court?

I think it's Magnolia Terrace and Oak Manor, but the difference would only be a couple minutes. Also, within those buildings, certain rooms would be much closer than others, so I'm not sure of the best room #s. The Unofficial Guide has listings of the most convenient rooms.

[a1tinkfans]

I see your going to the World in Nov. Just a suggestion, but you should definitely do Mickeys Christmas Party and do NOT miss the Christmas Castle lights!!

What is HDR'ing pictures???????????

[DaveStroem]

What is HDR'ing pictures???????????


HDR is High Dynamic Range photography. You take multiple exposures of the same image, some overexposed, some underexposed and some properly exposed. You then combine the images with software like Photomatix or DynamicPhotoHDR.

What happens is that it picks up the highlights from the underexposed images and the shadow details from the overexposed images.

BTW a tripod is almost a requirement for HDR.

There is also pseudo HDR which is from a single image. It is also best to shoot in RAW mode as this has much more data captured then what a Jpeg does.

some sites
http://www.hdrsoft.com/
http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html

Dave

[andrewilley]

Have shown my DH all the pictures and he wants to stay in a mansion . . . does anyone know which ones are nearest to the food court?

Probably the very end water-view rooms in Oak Manor or Parterre Place, just cross over the bridge and turn right and you're at the food court area. Or the other end of Magnolia Terrace and across two bridges via Ol' Man Island. There's not a lot in it to be honest, but all of the mansion buildings are quite large and the furthest rooms can be quite a trek back.

There's a room-by-room layout plan of all the Mansion Buildings at www.portorleans.org/magnolia-bend.htm (http://www.portorleans.org/magnolia-bend.htm) if that helps.

Andre

[monami7]

We are booked at POR next month and I can't decide. We have a request in for the mansions but now after looking at pictures I am not sure. AB looks neat too...

[Nie0214]

From my walk from POFQ on Feb 1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/geekydork/Disney09/DSC00404.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/geekydork/Disney09/DSC00405.jpg

[UpNorthG'ma]

I love this thread!!

My Mom and I are staying at POR next month and I have been enjoying looking at everyone's wonderful pictures!! Can't wait to take my own!!

[pixiefairy]

Could I ask if the folks who are going to POR imminently [not jealous, honest...] could maybe pop back here when they return to update us? Or the main POR FAQ Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920531). Things like info on the main pool and/or possible Alligator Bayou pool closures, the Boatwright's breakfast situation, and especially whether Disney have temporarily closed some of the accommodation buildings during this quiet period (and which ones).

Many thanks, and have a great time!

Andre

I'm so very sorry on my tardy return to the thread...I found you after looking for a bit.:rolleyes: Ok...'Ol Man Island was closed when we arrived on 2/11...and would stay closed throughout most of March (did not get an exact date). None of the buildings were closed that I could see...seemed quite busy actually. Boatwright's WILL NO LONGER serve breakfast as of 2/21...however, I was assured that the sweet potato cakes will find their way to another restaurant SOME WHERE on property, but our server did not know where. POFQ pool was open to use if we so desired a bigger pool, however, our room was within shouting distance of the quiet pool:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/032_32.jpg
Which was, very quiet indeed. I only wish I'd gotten to actually USE it. But it was a great view. :) The service was second to none...all the CMs were fabulous and there was no change in the way the CMs did their jobs. Check in was absolutely packed the Wednesday we arrived...one of the longest lines we stayed in all week. Probably took us a half hour or more to get to the front. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this resort! And now...on to the pictures!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/033_33.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/034_34.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/035_35.jpgLooking from Alligator Bayou over to the mansions early morning.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/036_36.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/037_37.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/038_38.jpgLobby
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/040_40.jpg

[pixiefairy]

Con't from previous post:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/042_42.jpgInterior of Boatwright's at earliest breakfast that was available. It does get quite busy at dinner, however.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/087_87.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/088_88.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/091_91.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/092_92.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/094_94.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/095_95.jpg

That's all I have on photobucket right now...but I do have more. I also have the inside of our room, if you'd like to see that. :thumbsup2

[PlanoJessie]

I'm so very sorry on my tardy return to the thread...I found you after looking for a bit.:rolleyes: Ok...'Ol Man Island was closed when we arrived on 2/11...and would stay closed throughout most of March (did not get an exact date). None of the buildings were closed that I could see...seemed quite busy actually. Boatwright's WILL NO LONGER serve breakfast as of 2/21...however, I was assured that the sweet potato cakes will find their way to another restaurant SOME WHERE on property, but our server did not know where. POFQ pool was open to use if we so desired a bigger pool, however, our room was within shouting distance of the quiet pool:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/032_32.jpg
Which was, very quiet indeed. I only wish I'd gotten to actually USE it. But it was a great view. :) The service was second to none...all the CMs were fabulous and there was no change in the way the CMs did their jobs. Check in was absolutely packed the Wednesday we arrived...one of the longest lines we stayed in all week. Probably took us a half hour or more to get to the front. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this resort! And now...on to the pictures!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/033_33.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/034_34.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/035_35.jpgLooking from Alligator Bayou over to the mansions early morning.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/036_36.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/037_37.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/038_38.jpgLobby
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/pixiedust814_2007/040_40.jpg

Pixiefairy, Thanks for posting the latest info!! We are leaving in about week to POR. !! :banana: Do you know if the main pool is the only pool that has slides? And if any, or all of the pool are heated?

[klmorg]

We will be arriving on March 28th. Does anyone know if the pool will be ropened by then?

[pixiefairy]

Pixiefairy, Thanks for posting the latest info!! We are leaving in about week to POR. !! :banana: Do you know if the main pool is the only pool that has slides? And if any, or all of the pool are heated?

'Ol Man Island is the only one with a slide...the other five pools are unthemed quiet pools. I believe that the pool is heated, although I cannot find any direct info. Most of the pools are, though. There is also a hot tub on 'Ol Man Island...which i didn't know...since I couldn't see in..lol.

Have fun..take lots of pictures and I'm totally jealous!

[pixiefairy]

We will be arriving on March 28th. Does anyone know if the pool will be ropened by then?

I've seen that it was supposed to reopen February 28th...not sure if it has or not. The other date I saw was March 5th. As long as all their refurb repairs went along on schedule, it should be reopened by then. Have a great time!:goodvibes

[sjms71]

We will be arriving on March 28th. Does anyone know if the pool will be ropened by then?

I leave tomorrow for POR. On another thread someone said they had just returned on 3/2 and pool WAS open.

[Lilmattie13]

All reports I have heard is that it is open. It was on another link and mousesavers newsletter reported it was re opened.

We leave on the 14th so I was worried too...

Sounds like we will be in the clear. Enjoy your trip I do hope the weather is warmer than its been the past few weeks down there.

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I'm so very sorry on my tardy return to the thread...I found you after looking for a bit.:rolleyes: Ok...'Ol Man Island was closed when we arrived on 2/11...and would stay closed throughout most of March (did not get an exact date). None of the buildings were closed that I could see...seemed quite busy actually. Boatwright's WILL NO LONGER serve breakfast as of 2/21...however, I was assured that the sweet potato cakes will find their way to another restaurant SOME WHERE on property, but our server did not know where. POFQ pool was open to use if we so desired a bigger pool, however, our room was within shouting distance of the quiet pool:
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GREAT photos, thanks!! 8 weeks today I will be sitting on the plane heading here! Yey!

[klmorg]

Thanks everyone! I saw the other thread that reported the pool open too!! I also hope the weather warms up in the next few weeks! We are very excited to be staying at POR for the first time! I have been to WDW well over 20 times and stayed onsite, (all Bay Lake resorts), 4 times. This will be a change for us!!

[PlanoJessie]

All reports I have heard is that it is open. It was on another link and mousesavers newsletter reported it was re opened.

We leave on the 14th so I was worried too...

Sounds like we will be in the clear. Enjoy your trip I do hope the weather is warmer than its been the past few weeks down there.

Lilmattie13, we are arriving on the 14th too...Wow, hope to see you there! We will be there for 5 nights and then on the Wonder 3 nights cruise from 19th on.

So glad to hear the pool is open!! I am prepared for the cool weather by buying my boys pricy wetsuits, so I would be really disappointed if we don't have the main pool!! Yeah!!:cool1:

[kaffinito]

So glad to see the new photos! We only got to spend a few hours visiting POR last week - I really miss it there! It even smells better than other resorts! :)

[JLL1970]

All these photos are great! Certainly getting me excited for our 1st stay!
10 days to go!!!!:cool1:

[monami7]

We will be there in 12 days! We may run into each other!
I am really getting excited!

[shellym]

Parterre Place, Magnolia Bend
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/shellymetcalfe/Florida 2008/Hotels/DSCN4023-1.jpg

Riverside Mill
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/shellymetcalfe/Florida 2008/Hotels/DSCN3904-1.jpg

Carriage Ride
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/shellymetcalfe/Florida 2008/Hotels/DSCN3906-1.jpg

Grounds
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/shellymetcalfe/Florida 2008/Hotels/DSCN4490-1.jpg

Can't remember which, but a Magnolia Bend block
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/shellymetcalfe/Florida 2008/Hotels/DSCN4494-1.jpg

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN2007.jpg


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN0777-1.jpg


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/dayfamilyvacationdisneyworld150.jpg


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/dayfamilyvacationdisneyworld146.jpg

[kaffinito]

[QUOTE=KCmike;30799312]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN2007.jpg[QUOTE]

I think this is the best photo of the pool at Ol' Man Island I have ever seen! It looks so lovely and inviting! :thumbsup2

[khlubb]

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-1.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-2.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-3.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-4.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-5.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-6.jpg

http://www.merklephotography.com/riverside-7.jpg

The first 6 were taken last December, and the 7th, last April...

[monami7]

Only 8 more days! I am excited now!!!

[KCmike]

Thanks Kaffinito. We love POR. It is our home away from home. We lately have been travelling to Disneyland and can't believe how hooked we are there. Got to love that California coast.

[andrewilley]

The first 6 were taken last December, and the 7th, last April...

Nice - do I detect a tiny touch of HDR going on there?

Andre

[khlubb]

You are correct! Alas, someone has discovered my secret :goodvibes

[Maine-iac]

Some POR Riverside wildlife


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lcsully/WDW%20Dec%202008/DSC00230.jpg


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lcsully/WDW%20Dec%202008/DSC00236.jpg

Saw a ton or rabbits but did not get a picture.

[Mom3girls]

Please check out this wonderful website, it gives tons of info and photo slide shows. BEAUTIFUL resorts!!!

http://www.portorleans.org/welcome.htm

[072106]

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp432%3C7%3Enu%3D324%3A%3E842%3E465%3E WSNRCG%3D32338442%3B6%3C58nu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp432%3C2%3Enu%3D324%3A%3E842%3E465%3E WSNRCG%3D32338442%3B5786nu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43334%3Enu%3D324%3A%3E842%3E465%3EWS NRCG%3D32338442%3B6%3C85nu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp432%3C%3A%3Enu%3D324%3A%3E842%3E465% 3EWSNRCG%3D32338442%3B6%3C87nu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43336%3Enu%3D324%3A%3E842%3E465%3EWS NRCG%3D32338442%3B5826nu0mrj

http://photos.jpgmag.com/742999_120890_4c10df427b_p.jpg

http://photos.jpgmag.com/741311_120890_4c10df427b_p.jpg

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

From our January 2009 trip:

The Riverside Mill:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation023.jpg

Ol' Man Island:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation026.jpg

At the dock:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation027.jpg

Alligator Bayou:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation029.jpg

More Alligator Bayou:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation037.jpg

Magnolia Bend, pic taken from the water taxi:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation041.jpg

Our favourite mode of transport:
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation043.jpg

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

And some of the room:

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation030.jpg

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation032.jpg

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation034.jpg

Towel animals: we had a great Mousekeeper!

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/threehockeyfans/2009DisneyWorldVacation500.jpg

[monami7]

We just got back and I miss it already! I booked us at POR for free dining yesterday! LOL
It was much more serene and beautiful than the pictures show (not that they aren't nice pictures!)
Here are a few we took.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6374/p3261394.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p3261394.jpg)
We came home to Daisy and the boys watching some TV one day...
Don't tell Donald!

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6313/p3281399.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p3281399.jpg)
My girls last Sunday it was kind of Rainy. they are standing in front on Magnolia Terrace on the river side.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8950/p3281400.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p3281400.jpg)
Aurora walking to Ol' man Island from Magnolia Bend.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5388/p3281405.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p3281405.jpg)
View of the boat depot from the bridge.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/488/p3281406.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p3281406.jpg)
My best Friend and the girls at the top of ramp to the boat. I love the foliage in this picture.

Heidi

[wdwnut4life]

great pics especially the ones w/the glare in it

[jackieleanne]

I love all the photos it looks lovely I'm going next august/september and just booked my first onsight stay at Riverside can't wait. :)

[andrewilley]

I'm going next august/september and just booked my first onsight stay at Riverside can't wait. :)

Me too, and also flying from Manchester! Spooky!

Andre

[wagster92]

I'm going to POR in June so I'll post pics from that trip.

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

We are heading off next week - I can't wait to try this resort! Will be sure to post some pictures when we get back.

[pixidust princess]

I'm trying to convince extended family to switch from windsor hills to POR for free dining. We have a family meeting tomorrow to decide. I will have to show them the wonderful pictures you all have posted. Maybe that will change their minds!

[dogodisney]

I'm trying to convince extended family to switch from windsor hills to POR for free dining. We have a family meeting tomorrow to decide. I will have to show them the wonderful pictures you all have posted. Maybe that will change their minds!

Last year when planning our trip, you originally had ressies for a TH in WH. Then the FD offer came out so we cancelled our ressie and stayed at POR with FD. So glad we did. :thumbsup2 Staying onsite is so nice and FD is awesome.

[pixidust princess]

We stayed onsite with the dining plan (not free) out last trip and had a great time. There are 9 of us going this time (3 kids, 6 adults) and we initially thought staying at a vacation home would save us money. Now with the option of free dining, I have figured out we will only have to spend $100 more to stay onsite, and to me that is worth it. Hopefully the others will be easy to convince. Wish me luck!!!:wizard:

[andrewilley]

Now with the option of free dining, I have figured out we will only have to spend $100 more to stay onsite, and to me that is worth it. Hopefully the others will be easy to convince.

So did the free food talk them into it?

Andre

[stmize]

I have spent all day looking at the wonderful pics (keep them coming). I too have never stayed here but plan to in Sept for FD.

[wdwnut4life]

stayin onsite is sooo much better than offsite. my brother in law tried to get us to stay offsite in 2001. nice try there!

[wdwnut4life]

have fun Pooh! I'll be there july 16th, anyone wanna meet my group & I? :)

[kopitedor]

we are going to POR 01/08 2010 for the fist time with FD :cool1:, can you see any of the fireworks from the parks from the POR resort
Thanks Dave

[Tink3Bell]

I love this sight and am so excited about staying here. I am just mad I booked last August and reserved a waterview not realizing it wasn't a view of the river and forgetting we didn't have a balcony since we booked it in our room at the AKL last year. I didn't put one and one together. Now there are no non-waterview rooms. I wasted $260. after having to add my daughter which they forgot to put on last years reservation when she turned 3. I am so dumb.:headache:

[andrewilley]

Put in a request for a RIVER view rather than just a water view. It's not guaranteed, but if you do get a room overlooking the river the locations are great as they are generally much closer to the main building. Think of it as a semi-preferred location. :)

And even if you don't get a private balcony, the views are still very nice and because of the overall size of the resort the individual walkways are generally pretty quiet anyway, so people quite often sit outside their rooms to enjoy the view.

Andre

[wdwnut4life]

yes i'd rather see the water not a parking lot.

[RazorFace83]

From my Feb. 2008 Solo trip:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0694.jpg

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[RazorFace83]

Alligator Bayou:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0851.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0601.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0603.jpg

My Room:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0604.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0610.jpg

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http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0617.jpg

[RazorFace83]

Few more pics of the room:)

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0612.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0613.jpg

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My View:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0607.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0606.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk152/nandi118/IMG_0605.jpg

[kopitedor]

:cool1: pics thanks for posting :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :dance3:

[reservations4five]

We are going in 2010 staying at POR for the first time!! I am so excited~ We went last year and had 2 rooms at Music. POR looks so beautiful in all the pictures. Thank you guys so much for sharing!!

I am thinking about the catch and release fishing for my dd's to do with DH for father's day. I booked the Wishes Cruise last year and we loved it, but I am trying to be a little more budget friendly this time around. Does anyone have any experience with the fishing? or pictures of the one they had to release?

[gr8tdame]

Great pictures. I am sooooo glad we are staying @ POR alligator Bayou again this year. It is the best resort. Not too big but bif=g enough for my teenager and the boat to DTD can't be beat.

[KarenW]

RazorFace, wow, you took pictures of everything! Awesome! May I "steal" a few for my desktop?

[RazorFace83]

RazorFace, wow, you took pictures of everything! Awesome! May I "steal" a few for my desktop?

Sure go ahead, I take tons of pics so that I can share them all with everyone on the Dis!:thumbsup2

[andrewilley]

RazorFace, wow, you took pictures of everything! Awesome! May I "steal" a few for my desktop?

If you want some nice POR dekstop wallpapers, I posted a few on my site a while back - see www.portorleans.org/wallpaper.php (http://www.portorleans.org/wallpaper.php). Hope you like them.

Andre

[KarenW]

If you want some nice POR dekstop wallpapers, I posted a few on my site a while back - see www.portorleans.org/wallpaper.php (http://www.portorleans.org/wallpaper.php). Hope you like them.

Andre

Oh, believe me, I have had quite a few of your awesome wallpapers on my computer. I have one on there right now. I like to change them every few weeks or so, so I am always looking for great pics of POR. Your site is great. I have really enjoyed it.

[michelle1]

I have never posted photos before but if this works I have more to add:

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww77/michrn/2009-06-13_0035.jpg

[michelle1]

Not as hard as I thought! Here's a few more:

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww77/michrn/2009-06-13_0038.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww77/michrn/2009-06-13_0036.jpg

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http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww77/michrn/2009-06-13_0027.jpg

[LizabethSwan]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3683930994_8aea72bf8b.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3683927308_0f4133d98f.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3673567804_4b850e5fc0.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3672757581_9a1551f5d7.jpg?v=0


:banana::love:

[GvilleDisneyDad]

Here's a few shots from this weekend. :)

http://i27.tinypic.com/2rpfvol.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/vobe41.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ed1eds.jpg

[Caitsmama]

Subbing.. We are staying POR in March 2010, in the AB area.. My sis is getting married in WDW and she and her fiance will be staying at POR in the Mansion (at least that is what she requested), with king size bed.

Does anyone have pics of the Mansion king size bed rooms?? I am a lil' nervous -- as seeing the pics i have so far, the room decor is not my style, but being that we have 5 in our room - it is the only mod that sleeps 5. The Mansion rooms seem, outdated... kinda boring. Not what i really was expecting,and hoping my sis isn't disappointed..
When was the last time POR had a refurb?

Hoping this thread will get my excited and looking forward to it!! Keep the pics coming.. Those HDR pics are beautiful!!!

[andrewilley]

The Mansion rooms seem, outdated... kinda boring. Not what i really was expecting,and hoping my sis isn't disappointed.. When was the last time POR had a refurb?

The Mansion Building room interiors are meant to reflect the antebellum South - what did you expect them to look like, a New York apartment? It's rather like saying that Main Street USA looks just like it hasn't been updated since the 1900s... ;)

Seriously though, the rooms are lovely and very comfortable for a moderate, very romantic for honeymooners and much along the lines of the rooms in French Quarter. The last major resort-wide refit was about five years ago, but minor work was done a year or two ago when the aircon units were replaced and changes made to the lighting and a few other things.

Andre

[Tinkerbelle11]

At first when I began my planning (for 2010 trip) I was unsure what resort I wanted my DBF and I to stay at. I was getting a little overwhelmed. But this thread as well as your web site, Andre, has convinced me that POR is it! I stayed here when it was Dixie Landings and I loved it! So I figure why try to change something if it's not broken.:) Of course, I'm still in my early stages of planning so I'm 95% sure that's it's POR but I'm still going to leave myself 5% wiggle room incase we win the lottery and then WL it is!:rotfl:

Keep the beautiful pics coming!

[cwcooper810]

wow some great pics in here and they bring back some great memories. Port Orleans was the first resort I ever stayed at and I had an unbelievable time there

[Caitsmama]

The Mansion Building room interiors are meant to reflect the antebellum South - what did you expect them to look like, a New York apartment? It's rather like saying that Main Street USA looks just like it hasn't been updated since the 1900s... ;)

Seriously though, the rooms are lovely and very comfortable for a moderate, very romantic for honeymooners and much along the lines of the rooms in French Quarter. The last major resort-wide refit was about five years ago, but minor work was done a year or two ago when the aircon units were replaced and changes made to the lighting and a few other things.

Andre

i understand what you are saying -- i just meant that they seem a little worn i guess.. like they could use a freshen up.. that's all. :) Again, i am in AB section, so i don't care.. and those rooms aren't my fav either -- but i do agree that the grounds of the resort are pretty.. and there is lots to offer there.. i just don't care for the room decor. I am more of a tropical vacation girl (see my siggy??) ;)

[WalkingintheFog]

Anybody have pictures taken throughout the concessions at POR (I mean the lounges inside and the one on Ol' Man Island, and the general store... and of the food offerings in the all)?

Thanks!

[TaraPA]

Can anyone direct me to a picture of the trundle beds at POR? I'd like to see how tight the room gets with the trundle pulled out. Thanks!

[andrewilley]

Anybody have pictures taken throughout the concessions at POR (I mean the lounges inside and the one on Ol' Man Island, and the general store... and of the food offerings in the all)?

Thanks!

Can anyone direct me to a picture of the trundle beds at POR? I'd like to see how tight the room gets with the trundle pulled out. Thanks!

There are pics of both the bars/etc and the trundle bed in the Gallery on my website.

Andre

[TaraPA]

Saw it - thanks Andre!

[bdiddy]

I'm almost a year late with these pictures but here you go!! I couldn't figure out how to make the pictures bigger. I uploaded them to photobucket and then just copied and pasted the img code. Does anyone know how to do bigger pictures??


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/brandy621/IMG_4616.jpg

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[monami7]

Only 42 days!!! I can't wait.

[wdwnut4life]

have fun @ wdw!!!!

[Samf1971]

Just come across this thread as I'm trying to plan a trip to WDW in Nov 2010 and POR is on our shortlist but wondered if anyone could answer a couple of questions.

We're in the UK, when I go to the WDW site to get prices, our party is too large and the only room it can give us at a WDW resort is a suite at All Star Music, however when I look in the travel brochures and websites for companies like Virgin, they can accomodate us in a POR room with a trundle bed, can anyone confirm? I have seen people say they've had the trundle, perhaps they've stopped doing them?

If we can't be accomodated in POR then we will have to stay in the family suite but then we lose out on the free dining. Our party is 2 adults, 3 children aged 16, 15, 4 & the dining plan seems a good money saving

[dogodisney]

For some odd reason, many people from the UK have said the same thing about the trundle bed. :confused3

We are a family of 5, our kid's ages are almost the same as yours (16,15,6) and we stayed at POR this past Sept.and we will be staying there again for our Dec. trip. So yes there are still trundle beds. :thumbsup2

[andrewilley]

We're in the UK, when I go to the WDW site to get prices, our party is too large and the only room it can give us at a WDW resort is a suite at All Star Music .... Our party is 2 adults, 3 children aged 16, 15, 4 & the dining plan seems a good money saving

Yes, you can indeed be accommodated at POR with that party size, this is a known problem with the UK Disney booking office. They seem to operate more like a high-street travel agent rather than a UK arm of WDW, and as such can only book whatever packages and options they have on their system. And POR for 5 people is not something they have on their system. :(

The problem you are going to face is that if you book with Disney US, they will be able to book the five of you into POR with the Dining Plan, but probably with US 'Magic Your Way' ticket types rather than the more useful (and much cheaper!) 14-day or 21-day Ultimate tickets which are reserved for UK guests. Because the dining plan requires you to have some sort of ticket media included in the booking (even if only for one day each) Disney USA probably won't be able to remove them completely so you can just buy 14- or 21-day tickets back in the UK.

It might be an idea to talk with an independent travel consultant if you still want to book a seperate package, or find a UK travel agent that allows 5 per room at POR with 14-day tickets and the dining plan.

Andre

[Samf1971]

Thank you very much for all that information, I think I'll have a look around the UK travel companies when they produce their brochures, at the minute there's only really Virgin who are selling Winter 2010 packages after looking at your website and also this thread, I definately want to stay at the POR it looks really lovely

[stmize]

25 day and I will be able to enjoy this resort for myself.:dance3:

[mickeystoontown]

I may have missed them but does anyone have pictures of the Alligator Bayou rooms? Thanks!

[wdwnut4life]

go to allearsnet.

[wdwnut4life]

big pics take up a lot of room so no i don't know how to do it. sorry

[j-jhall]

In 16 short days we will be there for our 4th consecutive year! We love POR! And this tiem we are bringing friends!

[cnktruitt]

[QUOTE=j-jhall;33240654]In 16 short days we will be there for our 4th consecutive year! QUOTE]

Wow, I'm soooooooo green!:jumping1:

[Googelibear]

Wow this thread has grown so much. Such wonderful pictures.
WE love POR like no other. Made a huge mistake staying over at the French Quarter in January. That won't happen again. In November it is POR for us, unless we win the lottery then we would stay in one of the Epcot resorts :worship:

[Googelibear]

I may have missed them but does anyone have pictures of the Alligator Bayou rooms? Thanks!
Go back to post 571 - the first post on page 39!!!! the poster put up interior shots of the Bayou room ;)

[HLAuburn]

So can we talk Boatwrights? Has anyone been and enjoyed it? We want to try it on the day we arrive so we have time to checkout the resort and not have to worry about getting to a restaurant. The menu looks good...so what entrees and desserts do you guys recommend?

[Avonlady1001]

So can we talk Boatwrights? Has anyone been and enjoyed it? We want to try it on the day we arrive so we have time to checkout the resort and not have to worry about getting to a restaurant. The menu looks good...so what entrees and desserts do you guys recommend?

DH & I ate there on our honeymoon in 2003. We loved it. (Mainly cause it was free. We had a problem changing resorts after deciding AS Sports wasn't romantic enough. LOL After telling our story to the CM checking us IN at POR, he gave us vouchers for a free dinner at Boatwrights. How nice was THAT??) We did have a delicious meal and had planned to go back...but....

They've changed the menu since then...not too sure about it now.

[Pixiedust34]

POR boat

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009683.jpg

Sidewalk

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009684.jpg

Bridge

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009685.jpg

Another sidewalk view

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009686.jpg

Parterre Place sign

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009687.jpg

Boat

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009688.jpg

A dinner from Riverside Mill

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009079.jpg

Bob Jackson at the River Roost

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009153.jpg

Old Man Island

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009676.jpg

Old Man Island
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/POR/WDW2009675.jpg

[mickeystoontown]

Go back to post 571 - the first post on page 39!!!! the poster put up interior shots of the Bayou room ;)

Thanks!

[andrewilley]

In November it is POR for us, unless we win the lottery then we would stay in one of the Epcot resorts :worship:

Grin, I'm typing this from POR (Magnolia Terrace river view, you can see the view live on my website) and we move to the Beach Club tomorrow, so I guess same sort of ideas!


So can we talk Boatwrights? Has anyone been and enjoyed it?

Went a few days ago for dinner. Hadn't been for a good few years and we really enjoyed it; nice food, good service and a fun location. We all said we actually preferred it to our meal at Narcoosee's the following night.

Andre

[HLAuburn]

Went a few days ago for dinner. Hadn't been for a good few years and we really enjoyed it; nice food, good service and a fun location. We all said we actually preferred it to our meal at Narcoosee's the following night.

Andre

Thanks! :thumbsup2 So glad to hear you guys enjoyed it! BTW, any recommendations on what to order?

[DisneyFreak06]

I stayed at POFQ in July and we walked up to Riverside for breakfast one morning. It was beautiful.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/J162.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/J163.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/J164.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/J169.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/J170.jpg

I have others but they're not on photobucket yet. I'll work on that!

[monami7]

I just love the mornings...
It is so quiet and peaceful.

[andrewilley]

Thanks! :thumbsup2 So glad to hear you guys enjoyed it! BTW, any recommendations on what to order?

I'm a steak person myself, but the ladies in our group liked the Jambalaya (spelling?).

Andre

[DisneyFreak06]

I just love the mornings...
It is so quiet and peaceful.

At least at Port Orleans! ;) I found some more pictures, which I took with my least favorite of the 3 cameras we brought with us.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150058.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150059.jpg

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http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150065.jpg

And inside the food court:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150068.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150069.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/POFQ%20trip/P8150070.jpg

[TheDisneyBunch]

Love looking at these!!! :love:

Here are a few night shots I took last year...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/Disney%20Food/Disney%202008/IMG_7048-1-1.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/Disney%20Food/Disney%202008/IMG_7020-1-1.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/IMG_7004-1w.jpg

[BarleyJack]

Birds hanging out by the waterwheel/foodcourt area:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/Riverside-SeaGull-1.jpg

One of the quiet pools at night:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/riversidequietpool-1.jpg

Sink area in Alligator Bayou room:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/riversideroom-1.jpg

Other side of sink area:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/riversideroom2-1.jpg

Waiting on the bed at check in:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/riversidetowelanimal.jpg

Waiting in the window at check in:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/riversidetowelanimal3.jpg

[Mlissa88]

subscribing. Great pics everyone!

[Chelmarie53]

Thanks for the new pics you guys! :)

[raenyny]

We are checking in 10/25 for our first stay at Riverside I am sooo excited :cool1:

[PrinceEric]

great pictures, makes me want to go there now!

[Yarna]

We'll be there 10/31 and can't wait! We're surprising my mom; she thinks we're staying at ASMo. Trying to keep it a secret as long as possible...

[andrewilley]

We'll be there 10/31 and can't wait! We're surprising my mom; she thinks we're staying at ASMo. Trying to keep it a secret as long as possible...

Coooeeee! Yarna's Mum! We know something you don't know! :)

I hope you and she have a great time.

Andre

[MickeyisBeast]

Great Pictures everyone!

[mrsbert]

We'll be there 10/31 and can't wait! We're surprising my mom; she thinks we're staying at ASMo. Trying to keep it a secret as long as possible...


We will be there 10/24-10/31. I am surprising my family. They all think we are staying at Pop with the QSDP. I'm about to burst!!

[NLD]

We leave tomorrow for six nights at POR! Can't wait! Thank you for the pictures everyone. I will share some upon returning.....

[wdwnut4life]

have fun!!!!!!!! fab wknd to all!

[lucas]

Does every room at Riverside have a privacy curtain in the bathroom?

I saw a pic on allearsnet in Alligator Bayou that didn't look like it had a curtain.

[BarleyJack]

Does every room at Riverside have a privacy curtain in the bathroom?

I saw a pic on allearsnet in Alligator Bayou that didn't look like it had a curtain.

I think so. We were in AB and there was one there.....very handy!

[jlbridg2]

We're heading to POR 1 week from today. We have a waterview room reservation and at the time of booking I requested a Magnolia Bend room. Should I call ahead and make sure we got this or will waiting till we get there be ok? Anyone else had experience requesting one side of the resort over another?

I'm so excited, I don't know how they expect me to work this week! :banana:

[famgel]

We were newbies to POR many years ago, didn't even request a specific room, BUT, we did land up not far from the main hub (restaurants, pool, bus stop, etc.). Water view at that resort really wouldn't bother me, I rather be closed to all. I would request top floor, always better to not have anyone above you (noise).

[andrewilley]

We're heading to POR 1 week from today. We have a waterview room reservation and at the time of booking I requested a Magnolia Bend room. Should I call ahead and make sure we got this or will waiting till we get there be ok? Anyone else had experience requesting one side of the resort over another?

As far as contacting the resort in advance, first put your requests in your original reservation, and then maybe fax or call the day before you arrive to ask again (or a few days before if you have multiple rooms).

Room location requests can be a little bit hit-or-miss at POR lately - but then it's a very large resort with quite a high occupancy rate. You tend to either get what you asked for, or something completely opposite! (Last month, for example, we asked for Alligator Bayou 14, or Parterre or Oak mansions near to the bridge... and we were offered all the way over in Acadian House, nowhere near a bridge)

However, if you're not happy with what you've been allocated when you get to checkin, ask if they can change you (which may need a supervisor to check for any other rooms which may become available later in the day). I'd suggest a location on the river side of the mansion buildings or close to the main building in Alligator Bayou would be best. See the maps on my website for an idea of the layout.

Andre

[Avonlady1001]

We're heading to POR 1 week from today. We have a waterview room reservation and at the time of booking I requested a Magnolia Bend room. Should I call ahead and make sure we got this or will waiting till we get there be ok? Anyone else had experience requesting one side of the resort over another?

I'm so excited, I don't know how they expect me to work this week! :banana:

See you there! :cool1: We're arriving the 28th! We've stayed at POR many times, and have only ever had our room requests in our reservation & have always gotten what we've asked for. There are no guarantees, of course, but they will accommodate you if they can. Like PP said, if they don't have you in a room you like, ask to move. If they can, they will.

I know the resort is pretty full next week, but I'm hoping to be where I ask (in Oak Manor...I'll be pretty miserable carrying my kids & all their stuff up the stairs in AB at the end of the day if they put me over there. :sad2: But a room at the far side of the resort is still MUCH MUCH closer to where I want to be than here at home!!:rotfl2:)

[sweetmonkey]

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Does anyone know if all the rooms in AB have the read/blue bedspread above or are there some that have this one below?

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[andrewilley]

Does anyone know if all the rooms in AB have the read/blue bedspread above or are there some that have this one below?

http://jetblue.ezrez.com/images_w/jetblue/suppliers/Disney%27s%20Port%20Orleans%20Riverside%20guest%20 room.jpg

All AB rooms have the Blue/Red bedspreads since the last refurb, the photo above is very out of date. Mind you, that didn't stop Disney using it on their brand new WDW website earlier in the year though. :)

Oh, and don't expect a small palm tree in your room either. LOL

Andre

[sweetmonkey]

Thanks for the quick response!

MIL doesn't like the AB "look" so I think we are going to request and pray for a room in the mansions. :thumbsup2

[lucas]

Can you print Southwest boarding passes at POR? If so, where?
Or, what about at Guest Services in the parks - do they do it there?

[andrewilley]

Can you print Southwest boarding passes at POR? If so, where?

Concierge desk should be able to help you if they are not too busy, not sure whether it's an official service though.

Andre

[IslandAdventure4]

Woo Hoo we will be there in November, Cant wait..... :cool1: :yay:

[Gabes_mommy]

I just booked 2 nights at POR in December for a quick holiday trip. I am so excited!!! :cool1:

I have only stayed at POR once with a friend and it was only one night and we were at the resort for a total of about 10 hours so this is like my first stay there and it will be my family's first stay there.

I want a room in Alligator Bayou - what building should we request? We will be driving so location of the bus stops is not important and we will be eating at the Food Court a lot. Thanks in advance!!! :goodvibes

[lucas]

I just booked 2 nights at POR in December for a quick holiday trip. I am so excited!!! :cool1:

I have only stayed at POR once with a friend and it was only one night and we were at the resort for a total of about 10 hours so this is like my first stay there and it will be my family's first stay there.

I want a room in Alligator Bayou - what building should we request? We will be driving so location of the bus stops is not important and we will be eating at the Food Court a lot. Thanks in advance!!! :goodvibes

I think we'll be there at the same time! We arrive Dec 11 for 3 nights.

[Googelibear]

Can you print Southwest boarding passes at POR? If so, where?
Or, what about at Guest Services in the parks - do they do it there?
Concierge printed passes for me at POR. The staff at the resort is extremely helpful

Boarding passes can be printed at Guest Services in the parks

[Caitsmama]

All AB rooms have the Blue/Red bedspreads since the last refurb, the photo above is very out of date. Mind you, that didn't stop Disney using it on their brand new WDW website earlier in the year though. :)

Oh, and don't expect a small palm tree in your room either. LOL

Andre

Man..i think the above rooms look better than the "redone" current rooms.. :(

I keep trying to get excited about this trip in March - staying at AB POR - but, it's really not my style (decor wise)and i need to really find something to change my way of thinking.. We are there for 10 days, and have a discount due to the 1/2 marathon, so i have to stay at this resort.. but i really really need to peek my excitment here.. Please, can someone post more room pics of AB?

ETA: don't get me wrong, i think the resort grounds are very pretty, and the main buildings are very nice...and i am SURE we will have a great time reguardless.. it's just not my decor style (i am more of a CBR / poly kinda girl.. ;) )

[dogodisney]

Man..i think the above rooms look better than the "redone" current rooms.. :(

I keep trying to get excited about this trip in March - staying at AB POR - but, it's really not my style (decor wise)and i need to really find something to change my way of thinking.. We are there for 10 days, and have a discount due to the 1/2 marathon, so i have to stay at this resort.. but i really really need to peek my excitment here.. Please, can someone post more room pics of AB?

ETA: don't get me wrong, i think the resort grounds are very pretty, and the main buildings are very nice...and i am SURE we will have a great time reguardless.. it's just not my decor style (i am more of a CBR / poly kinda girl.. ;) )

I like the looks of the old room too. That palm tree does not go with that decor though. :rotfl:
I too like the decor of CBR but ya know POR AB really isn't bad. I thought I wouldn't like it but it looks a lot better in person and the room is really kinda cheery. We really spend so little time in the room that it's not that big of a deal. The grounds are really nice. We are actually staying here again in Dec.
At one point we talked about staying at one of the values and my DD(16) asked if we could stay at POR because she wants to go see Yehaa Bob. If you've never seen him, you really should see one of his shows. He's a lot of fun. Keep an open mind and I bet you'll like it or at least find thiongs about it that you like. ;) Have a great trip. :goodvibes

[Caitsmama]

Thanks.. i know we will have a blast, and with the marathon and the wedding going on that week, we will be busy reguardless... And, it's Disney, so i know it will be great..

But, i think maybe that palm tree and lighter/brighter colors in the first pic was why i liked it better.. LOL Reminded me more of a "rustic" beach club.. LMAO

[wdwnut4life]

hey cait congrats on the engagement!! luv all the pics

[Gabes_mommy]

I think we'll be there at the same time! We arrive Dec 11 for 3 nights.

Cool! We live in PB County too. I love being so close to WDW. :goodvibes

[Googelibear]

Man..i think the above rooms look better than the "redone" current rooms.. :(

I keep trying to get excited about this trip in March - staying at AB POR - but, it's really not my style (decor wise)and i need to really find something to change my way of thinking.. We are there for 10 days, and have a discount due to the 1/2 marathon, so i have to stay at this resort.. but i really really need to peek my excitment here.. Please, can someone post more room pics of AB?

ETA: don't get me wrong, i think the resort grounds are very pretty, and the main buildings are very nice...and i am SURE we will have a great time reguardless.. it's just not my decor style (i am more of a CBR / poly kinda girl.. ;) )

I haven't read all your posts, but why are you not staying where you want to stay?
You may change your mind about staying in the Bayou section when you have a second floor room your see trees and greenery all around you. For me it is a secluded, treehouse kind of a feeling.
I so missed that in January when we tried out POFQ. I would never stay there again unless I had to.

[Caitsmama]

hey cait congrats on the engagement!! luv all the pics


Ha, it's not MY engagement!! I've been married for 11 years! :lmao: It's my sister, she is getting married at WDW in March.

[Caitsmama]

I haven't read all your posts, but why are you not staying where you want to stay?
You may change your mind about staying in the Bayou section when you have a second floor room your see trees and greenery all around you. For me it is a secluded, treehouse kind of a feeling.
I so missed that in January when we tried out POFQ. I would never stay there again unless I had to.


We have to stay there b/c that is the mod. hotel for the Princess 1/2 Marathon , we get a discount.. and it's enough to warrent staying there.. They are honoring the race discount for the full 9 nights we are staying!

I am sure once i get there i will enjoy it.. it just seems i am not AS excited as i am when i stay at other places.. that's all. ;) However, it's Disney, for 10 days.. so that alone makes it awesome! :banana: And my sis and her fiance are staying at POR too (in the mansions) so that's great too!

[Googelibear]

Anyone staying at Riverside I give you a tip: Try to get up early on one of your days (I know its hard). Get up around 5:30-6:00. It is soooo wonderfull. No one is up yet. It seems like you have the whole resort to yourself.

Very true. I can't help but get up early at Disney. I am outside every morning watching the fog, the bunnies and squirrels and not a sound other than the birds all around.
I can't wait. I have 42 or so days to go :woohoo:

[Yarna]

Very true. I can't help but get up early at Disney. I am outside every morning watching the fog, the bunnies and squirrels and not a sound other than the birds all around.
I can't wait. I have 42 or so days to go :woohoo:
It's a beautiful resort 24/7, but particularly so at the break of dawn. It's enchantingly quiet, and it's like being in your own Disney movie watching all the animals scurry around on a brisk autumn or winter morning. Vacation is so close I can taste it!

[Villains_Rock]

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[Googelibear]

Thanks everyone for posting these pictures! We leave in a little over 2 weeks, and I can't wait!! Even my husband who isn't really thrilled about this trip (first visit!) thinks that he might have a nice time relaxing at the resort now that he's seen all the pictures! :goodvibes

Sarah :)

He will~

My husband did not want to go to Disney until he figured out that I plan an exceptional trip with the best food at the signature restaurants and he loves POR! It's definitely a more rugged resort, talking about the AB section, that it appeals to men more then some other resorts

[firegoofy]

Does anyone have pictures of the Christmas decorations we were last there January'08 after the decorations were down and we are going mid-December for DD's birthday. Just trying to get a sneak peek and didn't see any pictures earlier in the thread. Thanks.

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Thanks.. i know we will have a blast, and with the marathon and the wedding going on that week, we will be busy reguardless... And, it's Disney, so i know it will be great..

But, i think maybe that palm tree and lighter/brighter colors in the first pic was why i liked it better.. LOL Reminded me more of a "rustic" beach club.. LMAO

Unless you need the trundle you can always stay at one of the "plantation" hotels. I am going to be at POR from the 5th to the 11th for the princess half too!

Was not too excited about the decor either, but love the idea if the trundle since we have 6 and 2 year olds who cannot share a bed. :rotfl2:

[♥♥LittleSeaRose♥♥]

Port Orleans has such a cute southern look to it!

[The Marsons]

POR is a beautiful resort. We love the scenery and the general relaxed feel of the place. Here are a few of my fave pictures that capture this

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/500/STA60027_450_x_600_.jpg

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/STA60011_640_x_480_.jpg

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[MickeyMirth]

I am so glad I found this thread. It has made me feel at peace with my resort choice. I was in danger of careening down the resort switching path until I saw these pictures. I would be happy anywhere in WDW. Just wanted for my DH to have a bit more of a relaxed vacation vibe. This place definitely has that:thumbsup2
Thank all of you for sharing!:thanks:

[MerryFlora]

Our 1st trip to WDW was last January at POR. We could not have been happier. I'll try to figure out how to post some pics.

I had wanted to be in AB but we ended up in the very back, far corner of Parterre Place. I was hesitant at first when I saw it on the map. But we ended up loving it! PP was very quiet, and really not a long walk to the main bldgs or even FQ. Atleast it didn't seem like a long walk because its just so beautiful, we had pink azaleas all around our building and saw lots of wildlife. We even walked to the main bus stop each day, rather than the closer one, so we could cross the bridge and check out the river traffic. It really felt like the old South, loved the architecture, gardens etc.

The boat ride to DD was awesome, especially at night with the lights on the water. We had towel animals each day and our mousekeeper was great. We all thought the food court was just fine, enough selection for everyone and always found a table. Sadly we never made it the main pool but used the quiet pool one night (while doing laundry) with just one other family in it. All the staff was nice, the store had some good stuff and we did use our arcade card which was fun, DD10 gave the arcade 2 thumbs up.

We were VERY sad the morning we left. We got a golf cart ride (5am) for our DME pick up. It was dark, the fog hovered over the river and clouded the path lights. Just magical and I will never forget it. :wizard:

[lucas]

Just found out that Pop Warner will be at Riverside in December when we are there! Oh no.

[MerryFlora]

Double Room Parterre Place
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Had the Mickey on our first day, then little different ones each day after
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[MerryFlora]

Guess who?
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PP Quiet Pool & Laundry
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[Googelibear]

Just found out that Pop Warner will be at Riverside in December when we are there! Oh no.

What are they doing at a moderate - don't they usually stay at the values?
You'll be fine, the walls are not as thin at POR. even when the resort was full one year, we never even heard a toilet being flushed. It's all good, it's Disney:banana:

[andrewilley]

You'll be fine, the walls are not as thin at POR. even when the resort was full one year, we never even heard a toilet being flushed. It's all good, it's Disney:banana:

Maybe try for an upper floor though, you may not get too much noise from the next-door rooms, but if someone is heavy-footed above you then you'll hear them.

Andre

[lucas]

What are they doing at a moderate - don't they usually stay at the values?
You'll be fine, the walls are not as thin at POR. even when the resort was full one year, we never even heard a toilet being flushed. It's all good, it's Disney:banana:

Pop Warner kids always stay at 2 of the All Stars and 1 moderate. This year it is Riverside. I'm worried about the food court, bus stops and problems iwth kids in the common areas. Cheerleaders practicting cheers very early in the mornings at the resort and even on buses - buses have had to pull over to make them behave. Fights have broken out at the resorts between teams. There have been major problems with them in the past. Hadn't thought about hearing them thru the walls but that is another concern. I do know they have caused damage to their rooms in the past, too. There are a couple of threads on the resort boards about the problems they have caused people in the past.

[whitfamily]

We had reserved POR last August but got bumped to the YC because it was overbooked. Not that I'm complaining ;) But we have booked a 2 night stay for next week at POR before we move over to AKV for the rest of our trip.

I am so thrilled to be going to POR next Thurs....I have heard wonderful things about this resort and the pictures that have been posted on here are absolutely gorgeous!!! The only request I made was to be close to the main bldg and pool b/c we are traveling with DS2. Hope it is everything people say it is :)

[Yarna]

Eight Days!!!

This next week is going to be absolutely torturous!

[pinkerbell]

somewhere in this thread a show was metioned - a guy with a catchy name - and now i cant find it. Can someoen figure out what the heck I am talking about and let me know who he is and where the show is :confused:
thanks

[Yarna]

somewhere in this thread a show was metioned - a guy with a catchy name - and now i cant find it. Can someoen figure out what the heck I am talking about and let me know who he is and where the show is :confused:
thanks
It sounds like you're talking about Bob Jackson. He entertains at the River Roost Lounge several nights a week. His schedule can be found at www.yehaabob.com

[pinkerbell]

It sounds like you're talking about Bob Jackson. He entertains at the River Roost Lounge several nights a week. His schedule can be found at www.yehaabob.com

Thank you
I thought it was Bob something -

One more thing to add to our list~~

:goodvibes

[Googelibear]

Maybe try for an upper floor though, you may not get too much noise from the next-door rooms, but if someone is heavy-footed above you then you'll hear them.

Andre
True, we only ever get upper floor rooms. I make sure of that ;)

[Googelibear]

Thank you
I thought it was Bob something -

One more thing to add to our list~~

:goodvibes

We go to the River Roost every day after getting off the bus - coming home from the parks. One shot for the left foot, one shot for the right foot, to get feeling back in our legs, heehee. Not that we need a reason to have a drink.
It's always more fun, of course, when Bob is there. I think he entertains Wednesdays through Saturday. :banana:
21 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes until we're thererererererer :rotfl::cool1::banana::yay::woohoo::dance3:
ummmmm no, I am not excited at all :laughing:

[LuvMiyazakiFilms]

We stayed ay AllStar Music two years ago in December because of family suites and Pop Warner was there. No problems at all. Don't fret...plan on having a great time!!!:cool1:

[Yarna]

one day!!!

[DisneyBride'03]

Will be staying here for one night before moving to FQ when my friend arrives...have always wanted to check Port Orleans out...I dont care where my room is....just going to request corner room, top floor.....I am sure it will be magical at Christmas time:)

[onehotdisneymama]

pics are great keep em comin!:yay:

[Googelibear]

one day!!!

have a magical trip.
I have 15 days to go... :cool1::woohoo::yay::dance3::banana:

[tinkerdorabelle]

I think we'll be there at the same time! We arrive Dec 11 for 3 nights.

We'll be there also then Dec 12-16 a short trip for my B-day! Just booked and can't wait. This is our first time also without reserving a car which is going to be interesting. :confused::cutie: My DH and I haven't been there since it was Dixie Landings. :scared1: Can anyone suggest a good building to request or room? We do have standard rooms reserved. Thanks all! Any other suggestions of things to do there, etc., let us know. Only myself and DH, looking for a nice romantic trip. Oh and we'll be in the AB section which myself and DH really love. I am so psyched!

[tinkerdorabelle]

Just found out that Pop Warner will be at Riverside in December when we are there! Oh no.

What is Pop Warner? We are also going Dec, the 12-16th??? Are they there then and are they noisy kids? We're hoping for a nice adult vacation, just the two of us. :flower3::hug:

[tinkerdorabelle]

Thanks.. i know we will have a blast, and with the marathon and the wedding going on that week, we will be busy reguardless... And, it's Disney, so i know it will be great..

But, i think maybe that palm tree and lighter/brighter colors in the first pic was why i liked it better.. LOL Reminded me more of a "rustic" beach club.. LMAO

Yeah I totally agree, the first pic looked so nice and that blue and red bedspread, uggggh. But that's ok, I'm still psyched! The grounds are gorgeous there, incredible. Does anyone know if any of the rooms in AB don't have those blue/red bedspreads, are all the rooms the same color? Thanks all!

[ShellyLynn3630]

We'll be there also then Dec 12-16 a short trip for my B-day! Just booked and can't wait. This is our first time also without reserving a car which is going to be interesting. :confused::cutie: My DH and I haven't been there since it was Dixie Landings. :scared1: Can anyone suggest a good building to request or room? We do have standard rooms reserved. Thanks all! Any other suggestions of things to do there, etc., let us know. Only myself and DH, looking for a nice romantic trip. Oh and we'll be in the AB section which myself and DH really love. I am so psyched!

How do you know you will get AB section?

[DisneyBride'03]

How do you know you will get AB section?

Perhaps they have a party of 5?? AB has the trundle to accomodate 5....I dont care where they put me, its just me...lol
I think I would like Mansions better though....

** never mind first comment...lol..just saw on another thread abt POR , the poster commented it was a romantic trip....what do I know?! ** lol
so...tinker..how do you know you have the AB section?? Inquiring minds want to know:)

[dalefo99]

I enjoyed this thread so much before our vacation, I figured I would share a few of the pictures I took. I spent one evening wondering around snapping some night shots around Port Orleans Riverside

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This is the main lobby (from the back side).

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The Port Orleans Dock.

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One of the bridges, with the mansions in the background.

NOTE: I had a couple of requests for a high resolution of these to use as desktop images etc. If you want one just PM me. As long as its for personal use I will send one your way! Just no making money off of it :)

[DisneyBride'03]

thanks for sharing those awesome shots!!

[tinkerdorabelle]

How do you know you will get AB section?

I requested the POR AB is what I mean in case it wasn't clear. Thanks. :rolleyes:

[ShellyLynn3630]

I too want to be placed in AB, and if we are not placed there on our first night, I would think the possibility of being switched over there the next day would be pretty good. We are a party of 4, so they may put us in MB that first night. But on my ressie, I requested ANY room in AB, so maybe I will luck up.

[Googelibear]

What is Pop Warner? We are also going Dec, the 12-16th??? Are they there then and are they noisy kids? We're hoping for a nice adult vacation, just the two of us. :flower3::hug:

Elementary school football.;)

[Googelibear]

Yeah I totally agree, the first pic looked so nice and that blue and red bedspread, uggggh. But that's ok, I'm still psyched! The grounds are gorgeous there, incredible. Does anyone know if any of the rooms in AB don't have those blue/red bedspreads, are all the rooms the same color? Thanks all!
Every room in the AB section has those bedspreads. Once you are there, it actually works :)
How do you know you will get AB section?
~
I requested the POR AB is what I mean in case it wasn't clear. Thanks. :rolleyes:

That doesn't mean you'll get it.

[poohbear8]

I'm sorry if it's been posted, but does anyone have a picture of a room with the extra bed? I've booked the 5 of us, but am wondering if this will really work.:confused3

[HLAuburn]

I'm sorry if it's been posted, but does anyone have a picture of a room with the extra bed? I've booked the 5 of us, but am wondering if this will really work.:confused3

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[tinkerdorabelle]

[QUOTE=

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That doesn't mean you'll get it.[/QUOTE]

I guess I realize that now I might not get AB section, but I'll still be hoping. :wizard::thumbsup2:santa:

[kcandbella]

Wow, thanks everyone for all the GORGEOUS pictures. We are staying at POR in May and now I am even more excited! I didn't think that was possible. Can't wait!:goodvibes

[Googelibear]

I guess I realize that now I might not get AB section, but I'll still be hoping. :wizard::thumbsup2:santa:

When you check in, ask. Ask for buildings 14, 15, 18 or we loved it in building 28 as well. Can't hurt to ask and make nice with the CM :worship:

[thumbalyna]

thanks to this thread we have decided to not spend the excess money at a deluxe and stay here at the POR - we are hoping to get a room in AB so we will place the request - we wanted to stay at the CR in a tower room but none were available so we were going to go with GF with a park view but decided we are not going to be spending much time at MK so it seemed stupid to spend the extra money - my DD is 16 so even if the wait for the bus is long its not like she is a small child i think we will be just fine - now just to wait for September to get here - not that i am wishing time away - this will also be my DD's first time staying on property, her 6th trip to the world but never had the opportunity to stay on site - i cant wait

[NeverBeen2DW]

Has anyone been here during Christmas (DEC)? I heard they had a Santa here and other christmas activities for children. My son is 7. We are considering switching from CSR to here because I heard the christmas decorations are really nice and traditional here. Also how are the buses during DEC? We will be there 12/15 to 12/20. TIA!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Has anyone been here during Christmas (DEC)? I heard they had a Santa here and other christmas activities for children. My son is 7. We are considering switching from CSR to here because I heard the christmas decorations are really nice and traditional here. Also how are the buses during DEC? We will be there 12/15 to 12/20. TIA!

We'll be there with you the 16th-20th. We requested AB, but now I am reconsidering MB, for the elevators. Anyway I am not going to do online check-in, so when we check-in I may can get them to play switch a roo if we do not like where we are put. I don't know if I really want a second floor room in AB now.

[NeverBeen2DW]

We'll be there with you the 16th-20th. We requested AB, but now I am reconsidering MB, for the elevators. Anyway I am not going to do online check-in, so when we check-in I may can get them to play switch a roo if we do not like where we are put. I don't know if I really want a second floor room in AB now.

I really do not care if it is AB or MB. I just want to be close to the bus stop, food court and main pool. This is the first time I will be going with my 7 yr old with our a stroller. He is just to big now. Granted he is only 50lbs but he is tall. I would certainly get some funny looks! He is 56 inches tall and I am 62 inches tall. I can't carry him is he gets tired and he is not the best walker. Being really far away would be torture!

[Sawhiskey]

Its looking like Im gonna be here Jan 28th- Feb 2nd.. The resort looks wonderful.. Im getting the kingbed and Im gonna request top floor in the AB.. Anyone got kingbed pics or now if they are located on top floor or just bottom?

:worship:

[Zookeeperof4]

Love looking at where we will be staying next week. Thanks everyone for posting pics!

[HLAuburn]

Love looking at where we will be staying next week. Thanks everyone for posting pics!

We'll be there next week, too! When do you arrive?

[onehotdisneymama]

We are going to be at the POR starting Sat. the 28th - Dec. 2. We are so excited, this will be our first stay at the Riverside. Thanks for the pics everyone.:goodvibes

[NeverBeen2DW]

We are leaving on Tuesday the 15th. I requested an AB room (not sure it that is what they are called. The buildings to the left of the food court) but since there is only the two of us I am concerned I may not get that area. It is DS7 and myself traveling since we are alone and I am small (can't carry him!) I want to be close to the food court, pool and bus. Suggestions on another building to stay in? I think the mansions are also close. Suggestion please on what building to ask for please! Thanks!

[andrewilley]

Have a look at the map in the FAQ thread here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920531). I'd suggest Alligator Bayou lodge 14 is the closest, followed by the nearby ones 16,17,18 and 27. If you're much further out than that, a river-view room in one of the mansions might be worth trying too.

Have a chat with the front-desk cast members when you check in and they'll try to help you. Don't be afraid to ask them to check for other rooms which might become free later in the day (rather than just ones that are ready while you are standing at the desk) if you don't mind waiting a bit for the room while you go head off to the parks or swim, get something to eat, etc.

Andre

[Googelibear]

We are leaving on Tuesday the 15th. I requested an AB room (not sure it that is what they are called. The buildings to the left of the food court) but since there is only the two of us I am concerned I may not get that area. It is DS7 and myself traveling since we are alone and I am small (can't carry him!) I want to be close to the food court, pool and bus. Suggestions on another building to stay in? I think the mansions are also close. Suggestion please on what building to ask for please! Thanks!

We got room 2709 (obviously in building 27) At check-in I tried to change that, thinking that the location was not good. Come to find out, it is just a few steps from building 15. We could not have been happier with the location actually because the smoking spot (dh still smokes) was right outside our building, right by the Sassagoula. Wonderful. Although, the room was in dire need of cleaning and refurbishing. That was the only disappointing thing this time around.

[NeverBeen2DW]

Have a look at the map in the FAQ thread here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920531). I'd suggest Alligator Bayou lodge 14 is the closest, followed by the nearby ones 16,17,18 and 27. If you're much further out than that, a river-view room in one of the mansions might be worth trying too.

Have a chat with the front-desk cast members when you check in and they'll try to help you. Don't be afraid to ask them to check for other rooms which might become free later in the day (rather than just ones that are ready while you are standing at the desk) if you don't mind waiting a bit for the room while you go head off to the parks or swim, get something to eat, etc.

Andre

Thank you for directing to the map so it looks like AB 14, 18 or Oak Manor are close to the main building with accesible walking paths etc. At the end of the day when my son is tired he just shuts down and at 7 he is getting to big for me to carry. It look hilarious when I even try! He is 56 inches tall and I am 62 inches tall. He weights 55lbs and I weigh 110. I am hoping soon he will be able to carry me at the end of the day!

[NLD]

Here's a pic from our September stay...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4189190432_c8c7a169df_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34900754@N08/4189190432/sizes/o/)

[NeverBeen2DW]

We are back from our trip. I have to stay I like the themeing of the resort ... very pretty but the lack of organization and lack of customer service here was really bad. I posted in 2 thread while there about my horrible experience at this resort.

EDITED (LINKS DELETED) - I originally posted links to other threads in which I discuss this but apparently I am not allowed to. You will have to search my post to find out what happened.

In all truth, it is really a shame because this could be an awesome resort if it had better management. But the over all attitude of the staff here is pretty bad. They also have no idea what is happening and when. The campfires for example they told me they were on nights they do not have them. We show up with s'more makings in hand on 2 nights we were told it was happening and it was not. The guest also seemed so angry. I could tell there were many disgruntled guest there by their loud obnoxious comments about things. The food court was always chaotic! and the line really long. Hard to deal with with you have a young child with you. I finally gave my son his own try and let him go get what he wanted. I kept an eye on him for safety issues while I waited in my long line for a salad or whatever food I was eating that day. The salad line took F-O-R-E-V-E-R! is there a reason there is only one person making these? Same goes for the carving station, the pasta station, the omelet station and the ice cream area! But yet there were always 2-3 people on the burger/fish/chicken nugget area and no kids there!

I also did not like the size of this place. It was not easy finding my room at night. I did get an AB room 1862 which was a nice location and a corner room. Surprisingly, I have no complaints about the bus! The buses were fine. But I will be honest I like CSR better.

[Dowellfam]

Thanks for posting all of your fantastic pics! We are a family of 5 plus an infant and will be staying, at this point, at the POR. Which units have the trundle bed? Also, I hope I am not too disappointed, I really enjoy a resort FULL of palm trees (coming from Seattle-the palm trees seem so tropical). The pics do not seem to depict a tropical get-a-way, since it is to represent Mississippi- it shouldn't really be vast with Palms. We are limited as to where we can stay with our family size. The deluxe hotels are basically out of our price range, since we have a fairly substantial amount to pay in airfare. We could stay at CSR but we stayed there last time we visited and we were quite unhappy (we did not like the food court as the foods were too extravagant for small kids, and there was 2 days they did not clean our room). I am trying to get very excited for POR though! HELP!!! :-)

[DJ Disney Kid]

Heres some pics I had on my hard drive. I don't know if I posted these before but I'll toss them up again just incase.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01983.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01985.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01989.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01990.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01991.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/DSC01992.jpg

[DJ Disney Kid]

Heres some I took with my cell phone at the end of October 2009:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/djkidkaz/photo7.jpg

[wdwnut4life]

lovely pics i think that's where i wanna stay next time I'm @ wdw besides grand floridian

[jasonpicken]

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/pickanoy2j/DSCN4630.jpg
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/pickanoy2j/DSCN4629.jpg
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/pickanoy2j/DSCN4642.jpg

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Does anyone have any pics of POR wildlife? My dd says she would love to see some bunnies!

[williamson_ja]

Does anyone have any pics of POR wildlife? My dd says she would love to see some bunnies!

We didn't see any bunnies when we were there last. We did see lots of lizards and frogs. We had a lot of fun with them.

[Grendalynn]

We are considering a PORS stay in April - a Family of 5.... so we dont have many options... We have enjoyed the pictures and feedback. Keep them coming!

[Dowellfam]

These are great pics! I am getting more and more excited! It truly is a beautiful/magical resort!

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Looks like I'm going to give my new camera a workout at POR!! I see lots of great picture opportunities!! Very pretty and lush..and it just so happens that I have a "foilage" setting on my camera!

[Nermel9]

Does anyone have any pictures of POR from Christmas this past year? I'd love to see what it looks like if it is decorated! :)

[Butterflies31]

I will be at the Port Orleans March 1st,2010. I will take lots of Pics for all of you :) when I get back i just need help being taught how to post them...

[HonnyDipp]

I'm getting excited seeing these pics! I love planning a WDW trip! Thanks for sharing guys!:thumbsup2

[belle&sebastiansmom]

Anyone have any pictures, or can point me in the right direction, of the Christmas decorations at Riverside and FQ? What are these two resorts like at Christmas?

[donnaf516]

We're staying at the POR as part of a Grand Gathering. Will they put us in rooms in the same area? Also some rooms consist of 4 people and some of 5. I hope they dont split us up into different parts of the resort based on the number of people in the room. Has anyone had any experience with this?:confused3

I'd even pay the extra $15 (or whatever the charge is) a night to have the trundle bed in the room if it would guarantee that we would be close to the rest of the group. It will be so nice to sit and relax with friends/family after the kids go to sleep but if we all spread out we won't be able to do that.

[andrewilley]

If you all want to stay in the same section then that'd mean Alligator Bayou ideally, have you put that in your room requests? How many rooms have you got booked, and are they linked reservations (apart from your Grand Gathering).

If you want to fax the resort to confirm / reiterate your requests then I'd suggest doing so the number of days ahead that you have rooms booked - i.e. two days before your arrival for two rooms, three days for three rooms, and four days for anything greater. Just ask them for a close area of your choice rather than for adjoining rooms (it's more unlikely that four or five rooms right next door to each other would come up on the same day).

Andre

[D&DDisney]

Looks great at Christmas!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg90/dkopaw/DSC01625.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg90/dkopaw/DSC01402.jpg

[D&DDisney]

No Christmas decorations here, but still loved seeing this in Dec. as opposed to snow.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg90/dkopaw/DSC01586.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg90/dkopaw/DSC01411.jpg

[hookemhoney]

Here are a few more pictures of POR from our trip last December! Loved every minute of our stay - can't wait to go back.

POR all decked out for Christmas
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/121_121.jpg

Our room in Magnolia Bend (Parterre Place)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/009_9.jpg

View of our building from the front
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/045_45.jpg

Beautiful courtyard right outside our room
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/046_46.jpg

Sassagoula River
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/118_118.jpg

Horse-drawn carriage ride
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/048_48.jpg

Parterre Place at dusk
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm257/lisamichellejohnson/118_118-1.jpg

[NorweJenNY]

Sorry, no Christmas shots (we were at POFQ then)... but I do have a few others from POR last July...

Arriving...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/IMG_1116a.jpg

Our building in the Alligator Bayou section...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/IMG_1232a.jpg

Yeehaw Bob in the River Roost Lounge...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/07-17-09/Yeehaw%20Bob/IMG_1970.jpg

My (then) four-year-old at the kiddie pool (which was quite large, even if you can't tell from this picture)...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/07-16-09/POR%20Pool/IMG_1925a.jpg

Just after a light rain...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/IMG_1227a.jpg

Riverside Mill...

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/NorweJenNY/WDWJuly2009/IMG_1742a.jpg

[LyndenP]

POR Is The only resort i have stayed at. I love it everytime. Cant wait till May when im back. Im excited with you:banana:

[dutchdisneyfamily]

I can't wait! I'm staying there in June. I almost feel like I'm there.

[pickyprincess]

How am I going to keep this secret from my kids until May 8?! They know something's up but can't figure out what and I'm bursting : )

[disneydreamer1970]

How am I going to keep this secret from my kids until May 8?! They know something's up but can't figure out what and I'm bursting : )

I know how you feel. Our trip is a suprise December 4 - 12 and we are not spilling the beans until November 28th at DD's birthday party! We love to suprise our kids, so I know it will be worth all the secrecy!!

Trish

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this thread!! At first I was a little sad that we weren't staying at VWL or BWV this trip, but after looking at these pictures...I'm SUPER excited!!!! :yay::yay:

[efoote01]

Are there any pictures of the pool slide?

Thanks!

[pickyprincess]

Are there any pictures of the pool slide?

Thanks!

Search under resorts for : "Port Orleans Riverside Pool" great pics there!

[3princesses+aprince]

I really enjoyed this thread!! I think I looked through all the pics at least twice. We are staying at POR for the first time in september! I absolutely cannot wait!!!

[jengru102]

Which building do you recommend staying in out of the Alligator Bayou buildings? I'd like something close to one of the first bus pick up stops so we make sure the bus isn't full. Thanks!

[a1tinkfans]

To all you DIs'ers staying at POR, LUCKY YOU! It is my all time favorite resort and I hope you all LOVE it the way I do, YES, I admit it I am POR addicted! :rolleyes1

:cheer2::cheer2::cool1::cool1::yay::yay::dance3::d ance3::cheer2::cheer2:

[andrewilley]

Which building do you recommend staying in out of the Alligator Bayou buildings? I'd like something close to one of the first bus pick up stops so we make sure the bus isn't full. Thanks!

See the first posting in the FAQ thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920531) too, but the general consensus is that building 14 is the best located lodge in terms of easy access to the buses, food court and facilities.

Andre

[pixiefairy]

I can't wait to go back here. I posted pictures waaaaay back from our February 2009 trip. We were going to stay at POP this time back with our kids, but decided to go back to our favorite mod....POR. I'm excited to show the kids the resort and to hopefully get to check out 'Ol Man Island this time around.:goodvibes We leave in 97 days!

[Missytara]

Anyone have any pictures, or can point me in the right direction, of the Christmas decorations at Riverside and FQ? What are these two resorts like at Christmas?

At POR, they have a tree just inside the rotunda.

They use white and red poinsettas to line the walkway up to the front of the building around Guest Services.

They hang garland on the front entrance.

The store is full of Christmas stuff!:santa:

[ksantilli]

Thanks for all of the photos and great reviews. We're staying at POR for the first time in September. This gets me excited!:yay:

[monkeybug]

I'll be there on Sunday and promise to post lot's when I get back!! (unless there's a way to upload them from my iphone while I'm there?) I've loved looking through this thread in anticipation of our trip!
Any thing in particular someone would like a photo of?

[Hugpug]

I'll be there on Sunday and promise to post lot's when I get back!! (unless there's a way to upload them from my iphone while I'm there?) I've loved looking through this thread in anticipation of our trip!
Any thing in particular someone would like a photo of?

I would like photos of the current menu items from the food court and drink fountain as well as the to go food section. It has been a long time since I stayed at POR and with my up coming trip and like to see how things are layout and what is being offered so I can plan ahead. Send me a message if you get to post any of these please. Thanks In Advance.

[andrewilley]

Yes, snaps of the food court menu boards and prices (for breakfast and dinner if you happen to be there for both) would be great.

Have a GREAT time at my favourite place! And say hi to Bob.

Andre

[monkeybug]

Yes, snaps of the food court menu boards and prices (for breakfast and dinner if you happen to be there for both) would be great.

Have a GREAT time at my favourite place! And say hi to Bob.

Andre

Well being 5 months pregnant and on the QSDP, I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunity to take a few pics of anything in the food court!! :rolleyes1
I'll snap a few pictures of each of the menus, and try to get them at both breakfast and dinner (and probably endure some funny looks while doing so!)
And I will certainly say hello to Bob!

[monkeybug]

I would like photos of the current menu items from the food court and drink fountain as well as the to go food section. It has been a long time since I stayed at POR and with my up coming trip and like to see how things are layout and what is being offered so I can plan ahead. Send me a message if you get to post any of these please. Thanks In Advance.

Will do!