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

[DJ Disney Kid]

Anyone have pics of Port Orleans Riverside they can share?

Edit: I have added a TON of pics from my trip to page 25!

[Sea-Donkey]

You excited yet?

[Sea-Donkey]

Here's the only one I have on photobucket, I'm sure someone else has much better.

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[eeyoresnr]

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[eeyoresnr]

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[PrincessPaczki]

The pictures do it some justice, but there is nothing like really being there. It is such a beautiful and lush resort, we just love it! Even when it is full to capacity, you would never know it. Have a great trip at a wonderful resort!

[Pixiedust34]

A Magnolia Bend room:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/WDW07046.jpg

We found these cute little towel animals at check-in:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/WDW07044.jpg

[Pixiedust34]

More pictures:

One of the nicest things about staying at POR is breakfast at Boatwright's!

Banana stuffed French Toast:
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kid's meal:
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Riverside Mill:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/pixiedust34/WDW07084.jpg

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I loved the create-your-own-salad station at Riverside Mill, but I don't have any pictures of it.

[Tenluvsdisney]

Thank you for the pictures, I am getting excited too for our trip in May. It can't come soon enough! Keep them coming. LOVE the food pics.

[mom22boys]

We will be at POR next Tuesday! I will be sure to take lots of pics and post when I get home! Have you seen SeaSpray's site yet? She has a good one! I am sure she will be posting soon. :daisy:

[Mouseaholic!!!]

I have no pictures but we always begin our visits at WDW at Riverside - our favorite Moderate. It's beautiful.

If you are near the lounge on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night - checkout Bob. He is an entertainer - very funny. The show begins around 8 pm. It's for all ages (he will get the little ones up on stage - it's adorable).

Checkout the Carriage Rides - say hello to Ace - the horse!


You will be there when the bushes are beginning to flower....it will be lovely.

Have a great trip!

[DJ Disney Kid]

thanks! These pics are great! There really getting me motivated for my trip!

Who is Seaspray?

[Flametamr]

I'll contribute a couple of pics cause I like them but hated the resort. Just curious why you need to get excited when this will be your third time at POR ???

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e197/Flametamr/Picture943.jpg
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[DJ Disney Kid]

Because the pics just bring back memories and its nice to see it again. Its been 2 years since I have been there and I enjoy the walk down "memory lane". :goodvibes

[mom22boys]

thanks! These pics are great! There really getting me motivated for my trip!

Who is Seaspray?

Seaspray is a DISer with an awesome camera and some great photography skills. I would post a link to her site, but for some reason my pop-up blocker won't let me.:confused3

Try typing in brownfamilyvacations.com.

Enjoy! I am sure she would want you to! :daisy:

[Flametamr]

Because the pics just bring back memories and its nice to see it again. Its been 2 years since I have been there and I enjoy the walk down "memory lane". :goodvibes

Okay thats fair. Glad we could help.

[tejasranger]

I have no pictures but we always begin our visits at WDW at Riverside - our favorite Moderate. It's beautiful.

If you are near the lounge on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night - checkout Bob. He is an entertainer - very funny. The show begins around 8 pm. It's for all ages (he will get the little ones up on stage - it's adorable).

Checkout the Carriage Rides - say hello to Ace - the horse!


You will be there when the bushes are beginning to flower....it will be lovely.

Have a great trip!

We loved POR just awsome ,and the banastuffed french toast at Boatwrights is addicting. My husband made me cancel two breakfast buffets so he could have his bananastuffed french toast

[DisnyMama]

Thanks for all the pictures! Brings back wonderful memories as POR is our favorite resort. We gave french quarter a try just for the sake of "we felt we needed to experience it" ....and we did like it but POR AB section is our all time favorite. Plus, we have tried the food courts in almost all the resorts -value - deluxe and we really enjoy the selection and atmosphere in the Riverside Mill best of all. Just too bad they don't have beneits like they do over at FQ. :jester:

[Flametamr]

Well I hated POR due to size. I had a personal issue with room placement and it ruined my stay. I liked the resort itself. And the food court was nice. But it was very crowded when we went. The pool was over chlorinated the two times we tried it and there were teenagers in the quiet pools. So we gave up on swimming. I'm going back to POFQ where I loved it. Especially the hot tub and pool bar.

[SqueakyMouse]

Our room location:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/mlwsgw/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/101_0939.jpg

I was very disappointed at first. Then I realized that we were within just a short walk of the parking lot, the main building, the pool area, the first bus stop, and a not-so-quiet quiet pool/laundry facility. I ended up absolutely loving the location and highly recommend it.

[SqueakyMouse]

Our Alligator Bayou Building 15 room:

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[SqueakyMouse]

More pics of our room:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/mlwsgw/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/DSC_0605.jpg

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[SqueakyMouse]

The view:

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Quite peaceful.

[SqueakyMouse]

The main pool:

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[SqueakyMouse]

The quiet pool close to our room:

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[SqueakyMouse]

Mansions:

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[SqueakyMouse]

Boats to DTD:
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Waterway:
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[SqueakyMouse]

The main building:

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[SqueakyMouse]

Random Shots:

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[SqueakyMouse]

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[SqueakyMouse]

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[DJ Disney Kid]

Mansions:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/mlwsgw/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/WDWJuly152007175.jpg

For a second I thought those were railroad tracks in the picture. How cool would that be to have a railroad that just went around Disney property stopping at a bunch of the different resorts and stuff so people could get off and on! :drive:

[DJ Disney Kid]

Anyone have any pics to share today? :wizard:

[Hollywoodhaha]

Thanks for this too!

I am going to POR at the end of March and I am excited!
:dance3:

[DJ Disney Kid]

I wish I had some to post, but the last time I stayed there I didn't have a camera and the time before that I didn't have a digital camera so all my pics are on actual photo paper!

Heres hoping someone posts some more! :goodvibes

[MommyBuzz909]

How much does it cost to rent one of those water mice? What all is required to rent one?

[DJ Disney Kid]

How much does it cost to rent one of those water mice? What all is required to rent one?

I think its like $20 for 30 minutes or so and I think you just have to show them an ID. Oh and you also have to wear a life vest.

[Macysmom32]

Is there a minimum age requirement (as in, can my 4 year old daughter ride one with my husband?)....thanks for this great thread OP!!!:surfweb:

[DJ Disney Kid]

Yes she can ride with your husband as a passenger, she just can't be the driver.

[MommyBuzz909]

I saw they have paddle boats too! YAY!!

[scottny]

I was there 1/19 - 1/28 of this year and I took a couple.

We were in AB building 18 room 1845.
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The quiet pool by our building. Most days we were the only ones it.
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bridge leading to Ole Man Island
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tables to eat at outside Riverside Mill. Loved it.
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Great place to hang out.
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Marina.
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Rent some surrey bikes if you like.
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peaceful and relaxing.
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Parterre Place
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Bridge before FQ
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under the bridge.
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Fulton's store.
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Front entrance.
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at night.
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That looks like all I have.

[JoAnnPan]

Great shots everyone - thanks for sharing.
Staying there for the first time in 26 days!!! :yay: :yay:

[kxmeeh]

we stayed at por over christmas. i don't know why i did'nt take more pics of the inside of the room, especially since i have been on the dis since before my trip and know that people on here like to see pictures. our favorite part of the entire trip was swimming every day.. there were 2 days we didn't even go into the park....granted one was christmas day and knew the parks would be insane. we were in 3905and had a connected room with family in the next room.

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[DJ Disney Kid]

Can't wait! More?

[Dan Murphy]

It is a great resort. Really nice pictures everyone.

I know there are a good number of pictures of Riverside (I prefer DxL) in this link........

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=545805

[klj27]

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[kxmeeh]

Well, we had an unexpected change in plans, since I am now not working until I can find another job....so, we are changing our reservations from beach club to por. I can't wait. When I told the girls, they asked if we can have the same room, so I guess I am going to request 3905, as long as we have a pool outside our door, I'll be happy! We'll be there from july 18-25...maybe we'll see some of you there!!

[dtripli]

thanks! These pics are great! There really getting me motivated for my trip!

Who is Seaspray?

I just wanted to ask you which you preferred Riverside or Coronado Springs (since you have recently stayed at both) This will be our first stay at a moderate (as a family of 6- just had new addition) We normally stay at the delux for the larger rooms, but I think we might be better off with 2 adjoining rooms at one of these resorts. I'd appreciate any input you might have.

[WDWBetsy]

Thanks to everyone for sharing the pics - I'm hoping I can talk DH into a trip back in 2009 and would love to return to POR.

[skipperkim]

You posted this the right day. I just found this today:



http://www.portorleans.org/

If this doesn't get you excited, nothing will.

[kxmeeh]

think of this, with 2 connecting rooms, you will have 2 bathrooms. that is going to be a huge difference for you. also, if you bring/order groceries, there are 2 fridges, and 2 tv's for the kids to fight less over what to watch. I know if I had 4 kids, i would much rather having the 2 rooms. make sure you say connecting, adjoining just means side by side...when we checked into por last time, the cm at check in explained the difference.

[Harvest02]

You posted this the right day. I just found this today:



http://www.portorleans.org/

If this doesn't get you excited, nothing will.

Thanks for posting the website!!! We were there in October 2007 for the first time at a moderate resort, and we LOVED the resort! I kind of felt like it had the atmosphere and looks of a deluxe, but for much less money!! My kids want to go back so bad, but I am in school right now, so we will have to wait until I am done. Only 2 1/2 more years, so hopefully it will go fast! The resort is very peaceful and all these pictures want me to go back even more!!!:goodvibes

[monica31671]

I just wanted to ask you which you preferred Riverside or Coronado Springs (since you have recently stayed at both) This will be our first stay at a moderate (as a family of 6- just had new addition) We normally stay at the delux for the larger rooms, but I think we might be better off with 2 adjoining rooms at one of these resorts. I'd appreciate any input you might have.

I've been to both (May 2007) and like POR better. POR has a better food court IMHO, sweet potato pancakes at Boatwright's, and the boat to DTD!
They both have great pools and great slides.
I agree that 2 rooms are better than one.

[Charleston Princess]

You posted this the right day. I just found this today:

http://www.portorleans.org/

If this doesn't get you excited, nothing will.

Thanks for posting this! We are going to be at POFQ in June and plan on using both theirs and POR's facilities -- now I have something new to read with my morning coffee!

[Caitsmama]

Subscribing -- we will be there for the Minnie 5k race first week of may! This will be my first time at POR. :)

[DJ Disney Kid]

I just wanted to ask you which you preferred Riverside or Coronado Springs (since you have recently stayed at both) This will be our first stay at a moderate (as a family of 6- just had new addition) We normally stay at the delux for the larger rooms, but I think we might be better off with 2 adjoining rooms at one of these resorts. I'd appreciate any input you might have.

I prefer Port Orleans Riverside over Coronado because of two reasons. First is that there are too many conventioneers at Coronado. Every morning on my walk to get breakfast it was mainly people in business attire with laptops and cellphones. It really breaks the Disney magic first thing in the morning. Then when I'd get back to the resort at night, they would all be outside by the bar and lake making a ton of noise. And secondly, the food court at Coronado, in my opinion, is the worst on property that I've used. Its not run by Disney so the prices are higher than you'd pay anywhere else. Were talking $9.25 for a burger. Its also not setup very well. Its just a bunch of stands with different foods, but there is no line formation, so people are just walking around confused as to "where the line starts and ends", "who's ordered, who hasn't", etc. And to top it off, if you want to eat inside, you have to pay a gratuity because someone will bring you silverware and refill your mug. Even if you have a burger and don't need silverware, you still have to pay cause you ate inside. So if you don't want to pay, you have to eat outside or walk it back to your room. Its just not very convenient at all and way overpriced. The resort is awesome though and its got one of the best pools by far, definitely better than PO. But the only way I'd stay there again is if it became a non convention resort and changed the food court. Those two things definitely outweighed the good stuff for me. So to answer your question, I would choose Port Orleans Riverside if I was you. Sorry if this was too long, but I like to be thorough if Im going to have something negative to say about anything Disney. :rotfl:

[DrivingfromNJ]

Thanks for all the pics. We will be there 3/24 to 3/31.. We can't wait first time staying at anything other than the all stars..Our family is too big for allstars this year. The grounds look beautiful from all the pics.. Hope everyone has a great trip..:banana: :banana: :yay:

[DJ Disney Kid]

bumping in hope of more pictures

[KigerKat]

We haven't booked just yet, but this is where we will be staying 10/30-11/04. My first trip there! I'm so excited!!

Thank you, everyone, for posting such beautiful pictures! I've got just over 7 months to go, but I can't wait to add our pics when we get back.

DJ Disney Kid - Thanks for your comparison of POR to CSR. I had originally wanted to stay there, but after doing some research on different message boards it looks like POR is the way to go. Your post just confirmed our decision once again!

[WDWBetsy]

These are from October 2003. I wish I'd taken more pics. Someday we'll go back!

back of Acadian House
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one of the Mansions (can't remember which)
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we loved the theming!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/wdwbetsy/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside%202003/104_0421.jpg

view from outside our door (room 8403)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/wdwbetsy/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside%202003/104_0409.jpg

the North Depot
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/wdwbetsy/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside%202003/104_0437.jpg

[mom22boys]

We just stayed at POR the last week of February. We really enjoyed our stay. Here are a couple of pics.

I loved this "landing" area outside of the lobby.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z127/luvs2dream/IMG_1301.jpg

Here is the new playground.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z127/luvs2dream/IMG_1300.jpg

The quiet pools are very charming. I loved these lightposts.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z127/luvs2dream/IMG_1288.jpg

Here is a picture of the boat dock from across the river.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z127/luvs2dream/IMG_1293.jpg

[auntie k]

Wow! I'm staying at POR for the first time next week...the photos helped me alot!! I wanted POFQ, but my discount only applied here.

One thing I couldn't determine from all of the posts is WHERE do I want a room? I have paid for a preferred room. I'd like to be close to the bus stops, food court and pool....in that order of priority. I saw someone's map, but couldn't read it clearly enough to determine a good location.

I also noticed I didn't care for the "bayou" rooms....not much on the cabin type theming. Prefer the mansion rooms.

THANKS for the thread OP, I'm now really excited!!!

[Mrs Grumpy]

Thanks for all the pics!! We decided to try POR for the first time in Sept. 2009 and at first I was questioning if I made the right decision. After looking at all the pictures now I am really looking forward to it.

[ols386]

auntie k
Alligator Bayou building #14 is the closest to the food court, lobby, and bus stop. We liked the buildings in this area, as we like the rustic theme. But the rooms in the mansion buildings look great also (at least from the outside). I think next time we would request a room in one of the mansions. We tried to request a room when we made our initial reservations, but they said we could not do that in advance, but when we arrived and checked-in, we requested an Alligator Bayou room, and that's where they placed us. We had a "corner" room with two windows, which was nice because it lets much more daylight into the room. The non-corner rooms only have one window in them. POR is our favorite Disney resort. I can't imagine staying at any other hotel when we go back.

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

Here's some pictures of our building in Alligator Bayou....We had rooms 3401 and 3402...Beautiful!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/myangelcourtney/DisneyOct07Trip/dixielandings.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/myangelcourtney/DisneyOct07Trip/dixielandings2.jpg

Inside our rooms....

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/myangelcourtney/DisneyOct07Trip/100_0860.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/myangelcourtney/DisneyOct07Trip/100_0861.jpg

Have a great trip!

[crzy4my2]

thank you all for the pictures! We leave in 3 weeks and I can't wait!

[Rileygirl]

Just wanted to say KUDOS to the person who created the POR Tribute site -- very well done.

I have friends staying at POR (on my recommendation) this May, and this is a perfect site for them to get familiar with the resort. I just read the tip sheet on room location, awesome job!

I love this resort, its our home base, and while we occasionaly venture out to other resorts (WL, POLY),, I have to say, I do love POR. Maybe its because I am frugal, but do you ever get bang for your buck at POR (MHO).

Thanks again for the link, and all those wonderful pictures on this thread!

~A

[surfergirl602]

Thank you for the pictures, I am getting excited too for our trip in May. It can't come soon enough! Keep them coming. LOVE the food pics.


When will you be there in May? We will be there the first week of may.

[mickeystoontown]

Subbing. Might downgrade from WL to one of the Port Orleans resorts.

[Caitsmama]

When will you be there in May? We will be there the first week of may.

We will be there then too! Going for the Minnie 5k.. staying there Thurs. May1 - May 5th

[cjstarr]

The pictures are great to look at (keep them comming) and we can’t wait until we arrive at POR 6/29/08—7/05/08. We still have 3 months before our stay begins and have started counting down the days. One thing for sure I will be up-loading a large number of photos when we return. I will be taking a Sony Camcorder, a 24mm Canon w/zoom, and a Sony 10.2mp w/zoom and three 2meg CH cards. These alone will hold close to 650 Hi-Res pictures apiece.;) Which means that I will probable max out my Photobucket account.:laughing: So if anyone else is there at that time and you see a family of 5 there with DH taking pictures of everything around say hello.
Oh and just in case someone thinks I will run out of space to store my pictures on I will also have my laptop and a 500GB external HD with me.:goodvibes

Say Cheese everone!!!

[KCmike]

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



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



my favorite quiet pool
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/dayfamilyvacationdisneyworld146.jpg



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


sitting inside the river mill eating breakfast
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http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN2005.jpg




http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN1997.jpg


You will love this resort.

[KCmike]

sorry about posting same pic twice in that last reply.

[surfergirl602]

We will be there then too! Going for the Minnie 5k.. staying there Thurs. May1 - May 5th

What are are you planning on staying in? We requested connecting rooms in Magnolia Terrace.

[aubriee]

sitting inside the river mill eating breakfast
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN1974.jpg





You will love this resort.


Which mansion is that in the background? I thought the mansions were further from the main building than that.

[SnowWitch]

Love the pics, we're checking in three weeks from today in AB. We haven't stayed there since '98. After many attempts I couldn't snag a discount for the Poly and we really enjoyed AB when we stayed there 10 yrs ago. Can't wait.

[Caitsmama]

What are are you planning on staying in? We requested connecting rooms in Magnolia Terrace.


Well, since there are 5 of us - we will be in Alligator Bayou. (4 adults and 1 child) , it will be cozy, but it's just for 4 nights...
They said with our AP rate, we could get 2 rooms over at All Stars or PoP for like $50 more - but, i think we will just stay where we are - we all love hot tubs, and especially after running, i would be bummed that the all stars don't have them.. And my dd loves slides, and she will be hanging by the pool alot, so i think POR pool area would be a better fit.

[auntie k]

I'm sorry, but I thought I posted a question ...but cannot for the life of me find it...so please don't flame me for asking again....can someone tell me if the mansions are considered preferred or is the Alligator Bayou?

Would anyone care to share a good building reccommendation...my priorities in order are 1) buses 2) food court 3) pool.

I think I have paid for a preferred room.

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

When we went in December, we had a close building....28...and I didn't like it as much as building 34. 34 was really good for the buses (first stop), but far away from the food court. If I ever go to POR again, I would request building 34. In the end, the buses won out for me and I don't mind the walk to the food court.

[kellig]

I have seem some great pics, but have a silly question. What is the slide like on the main/themed pool at POR? I have seen tons of pics of the one at POFQ, but none of the one at POR. :thanks:

[Kimber1963]

We are going to stay at POR for the first time in October. We are very excited. Love the pictures. Trying to decide if I want a mansion room or Ab room. Decisions, decisions...

[surfergirl602]

Well, since there are 5 of us - we will be in Alligator Bayou. (4 adults and 1 child) , it will be cozy, but it's just for 4 nights...
They said with our AP rate, we could get 2 rooms over at All Stars or PoP for like $50 more - but, i think we will just stay where we are - we all love hot tubs, and especially after running, i would be bummed that the all stars don't have them.. And my dd loves slides, and she will be hanging by the pool alot, so i think POR pool area would be a better fit.


We'll have to do a pool day. Maybe we will see you there!!! We have 6 total, so we got two rooms.

[Rileygirl]

I'm sorry, but I thought I posted a question ...but cannot for the life of me find it...so please don't flame me for asking again....can someone tell me if the mansions are considered preferred or is the Alligator Bayou?

Would anyone care to share a good building reccommendation...my priorities in order are 1) buses 2) food court 3) pool.

I think I have paid for a preferred room.


I will try and answer your question:

POR has waterview rooms, and kingsize beds, and these are the prefered rooms, or at least, these cost more then the standardview. You can get standard rooms in both the AB section, and the Mansion section, just like you can get waterview or kingbed in both sections, you just pay a little more for it.

As far as room location goes, its a very personal thing -- we love the themeing of the AB section, so always ask to be in there, close to the foodcourt. Buildings 14, 15, 18 are all good, very close to the main building, and also close to the foodcourt. It is also pretty close to the main pool -- but let me tell you, one of the best things about POR are the numerous quiet pools, all lovely in themselves, and you are bound to be very close to one, as there are 4 or 5 quiet pools scattered around POR.

If mansions are your thing, (they look gorgeous from the pictures too) there is one mansion that is very close to the main building and the main pool, I think Magnolia is the one that is the closest, but I could be wrong.

I think the main depot by the building (south) is usually considered the 'best' bus stop, because the busses stop here first on the way into the parks. AB buildings 14, 15, 18 are very close to the main bus stop, so in addition to being closest to the food court, you are close to the main bus stop.

My fav building is 14 or 18 in the AB section.

In this thread earlier on, someone gave a link to a site that has a lot of info on Port Orleans, and on it is a very good map to show you the buildings.
Its portorleans.org, and hit the hints and tips page, it gives you ideas of what the 'best' locations are.

One more point,,, best location are very individual, some people very much prefere other buildings that are further away because of the peaceful quiet atmosphere, and other factors. I just gave you what I like, and the reason I like it.

HTH

~A

[cdfl30]

Port Orleans is my favorite resort! Here are a few photos from past stays...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2358962195_db883e4f5a.jpg

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/40747/2451540980015440026S500x500Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2451540980015440026eDtscO)

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/41854/2234369420015440026S500x500Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2234369420015440026TbLLGA)

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/16998/1142811285015440026S500x500Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1142811285015440026xNxKQA)

http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/25023/1142811446015440026S500x500Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1142811446015440026cbSaUm)

[Caitsmama]

We'll have to do a pool day. Maybe we will see you there!!! We have 6 total, so we got two rooms.


Ya, i think b/c it is going to be warm down there at that time, i am assuming, we will be spending most of the daytime hours by the pool, and doing parks at night.. Considering this is our second trip this year - (we go every november for TG) - so i am not going to burn myself out waiting in line for rides i have gone on lots of time.. ya know?? ;) I plan on getting as much R&R as i can - with a pina colada in my hand! :beach: :cloud9:

[Caitsmama]

cdfl30 -- those pics are BEAUTIFUL!! Great eye!!

[auntie k]

thanks Rileygirl...you helped a ton....

[cdfl30]

cdfl30 -- those pics are BEAUTIFUL!! Great eye!!

Thank you Caitsmama! :)

[SeaSpray]

WOW, GORGEOUS pictures, everyone!!! :sunny:

Here is a link to my web page with all of my POR pictures, but I'll also post some here: http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/POR2007.htm

The Main Lobby
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010193.JPG

Looking towards the Check-In area:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010194.JPG

Inside the Check-In area:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010190.JPG

Some various shots (I have a lot more on my page!):
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010101.JPG

http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010082.JPG

Pool Bar:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdw2007/P1010088.JPG

I was there last May which was after the food-court rehab. On my site, I have a lot of pictures of the food court area and of the menus.

We usually stay at the Polynesian but this trip was just one of my girlfriends and I and I'm SO GLAD that I got the opportunity to stay at POR because I thought it was beautiful, very well themed (we stayed in Alligator Bayou and I loved it because it reminded me of my favorite parts of the Magic Kingdom, which is the entire left-hand side of the park!), very clean, very helpful CMs, etc.

I hope that everyone who's planning on staying here has as wonderful of a time that I did!!! ::yes:: :sunny:

[Caitsmama]

Seaspray, GREAT PICS!! Thank you so much!! I sent my mom and my sis the link to your site, i loved looking at your pics!!

[hogwartsdropout]

Seaspray, those photos of the lobby got me so excited!! I'm staying there in the summer for the 5th time and I can't wait! :cool1:

[anniegsu]

Subscribing.
These pics are making me want to go back to POR!

[andrewilley]

Lovin' this thread, August just can't come fast enough for me right now... Some fabulous pictures!

Just wanted to say KUDOS to the person who created the POR Tribute site -- very well done.

I have friends staying at POR (on my recommendation) this May, and this is a perfect site for them to get familiar with the resort. I just read the tip sheet on room location, awesome job!


Thanks, glad I could help. There's still quite a bit of work to be done, but it's coming together nicely now.

One thing I couldn't determine from all of the posts is WHERE do I want a room? I have paid for a preferred room. I'd like to be close to the bus stops, food court and pool....in that order of priority. I saw someone's map, but couldn't read it clearly enough to determine a good location.

As the above poster mentioned, I've just completed a room location advice page on my www.portorleans.org (http://www.portorleans.org) site, including what I hope should be an easy to read map for working out room locations.

Please let me know if it helps, or if there's anything you think I should add/change.

Have a great stay at my favourite WDW resort.

Andre

[DisneyCatMom]

Thanks SeaSpray for the link to your terrific pics of POR!

[Mrs Grumpy]

This is great. I am really starting to excited for 2009.


Thanks andrewilley for doing the POR site. I think I go on there daily just to look at all the pictures and dream of our trip.

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Just back home from POR. Our 5th stay at POR, have stayed at POFQ twice. This was our 3rd stay in AB.

Some pics from Ole Man Island:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a5af72c9e00000026102Abs27Ns2cMa
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a59226cd200000026102Abs27Ns2cMa
Other pics:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a5e42ad1900000026102Abs27Ns2cMa
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a5f46ed8500000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

more later...

[maedelken]

Thanks for posting the website!!! We were there in October 2007 for the first time at a moderate resort, and we LOVED the resort! I kind of felt like it had the atmosphere and looks of a deluxe, but for much less money!! My kids want to go back so bad, but I am in school right now, so we will have to wait until I am done. Only 2 1/2 more years, so hopefully it will go fast! The resort is very peaceful and all these pictures want me to go back even more!!!:goodvibes

I see your kids are young. Why did they like it more then Movies? Is it a bigger room?

[maedelken]

Does the pool have a slide?

[andrewilley]

Does the pool have a slide?

Sure does. It gets less attention than the French Quarter one which is a lot more visible, but although most of its run is concealed by the foliage the POR slide is actually twice as long and a bit faster than the POFQ one.

Andre

[MP2002]

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/magpie3165/IMG_0512.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/magpie3165/IMG_0807.jpg

[MP2002]

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/magpie3165/IMG_0808.jpg
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http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/magpie3165/IMG_0500.jpg

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a566b2c0400000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a5549ed8f00000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

Behind the slide area
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a55a26c5400000025102Abs27Ns2cMa
AB
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75a66172c6000000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75bcca78df900000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75b04200c2a00000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

[monica31671]

Does the pool have a slide?

The slide at POR is great! My son and I went down it over and over. It is more exciting than the POFQ slide.
It is hard to get a picture of it because it is hidden in foliage. I looked at my pics, but all I have is the stairs to the slide.

[hogwartsdropout]

POR is my favourite resort! Here's a few pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5388.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5216.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5221.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5384.jpg

[themcgoos]

Great POR photos, thanks. 10 days to POR for first time for us!!

[YesMickey]

Great POR photos, thanks. 10 days to POR for first time for us!!

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but one thing my family and I do every time we go (3times @POR/FQ) is get up real early around daybreak and go for a walk on the grounds. There wil be small rabbits everywhere. I think they live in the bushes on the grounds. My kids love it because you can walk right up to them. Hope you have a great time.:thumbsup2
We will be going back this Nov., wouldn't stay anywhere else, except for a big discount of course.:cool1:

[mickeymousemom]

ITA with all you've said! We love AB! We have walked over to the FQ to check it out, but just aren't interested in staying there. It is a nice morning walk over there along the Sassagoula, though, for beignets. YUM!
I have pics I could post, but won't because they are so similar to others already posted.



Thanks for all the pictures! Brings back wonderful memories as POR is our favorite resort. We gave french quarter a try just for the sake of "we felt we needed to experience it" ....and we did like it but POR AB section is our all time favorite. Plus, we have tried the food courts in almost all the resorts -value - deluxe and we really enjoy the selection and atmosphere in the Riverside Mill best of all. Just too bad they don't have beneits like they do over at FQ. :jester:

[Kira G.]

Aaaargh you guys are killing me! I want to go back so much!

My husband wants to stay at another resort next time, but I'm going to have a hard time not making the reservation for POR. It is just so beautiful there!

[maedelken]

The slide at POR is great! My son and I went down it over and over. It is more exciting than the POFQ slide.
It is hard to get a picture of it because it is hidden in foliage. I looked at my pics, but all I have is the stairs to the slide.

Thats good to know. In all the pictures of the pool I couldn't see the slide. I was wondering because my kids are excited about the slide. How old do you think a kid has to be to use the slide?

[klj27]

Thats good to know. In all the pictures of the pool I couldn't see the slide. I was wondering because my kids are excited about the slide. How old do you think a kid has to be to use the slide?

My son rode it last summer when he was three.

[dawnbu40]

Thank you all for the beautiful pictures. It's been 4 years since we stayed at POR (but only 12 days til our next visit!!) and I had forgotten just how gorgeous the resort really is!

[monica31671]

Thats good to know. In all the pictures of the pool I couldn't see the slide. I was wondering because my kids are excited about the slide. How old do you think a kid has to be to use the slide?

I stood in line with 5 year olds and their grandparents!
There are a few twists and turns, but I don't remember it being fast or scary. Give it a try yourself before you send your kids down.

[andrewilley]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but one thing my family and I do every time we go (3times @POR/FQ) is get up real early around daybreak and go for a walk on the grounds.

Hey, I love doing that too! Coming from the UK, there's a five-hour time difference when we arrive in Florida so on our first morning our body-clocks are all ready to wake us up at about 3am.

My daughter (7) loves going "moon walking" as she named it a few years ago. We'll probably both be awake by 5am, and before it's even light we'll go for a walk around the resort in the quiet and peaceful darkness, and we watch the dawn arrive on our first morning at WDW.

It's really magical and I love that bit of special father-daughter time as the day starts at Riverside.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/andrewilley/Walt%20Disney%20World%20-%20May%202006/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/WDW-May06-POR-OrigFile-IMG_0007.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/andrewilley/Walt%20Disney%20World%20-%20May%202006/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/WDW-May06-POR-OrigFile-IMG_0015.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/andrewilley/Walt%20Disney%20World%20-%20May%202006/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/WDW-May06-POR-OrigFile-IMG_0028.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/andrewilley/Walt%20Disney%20World%20-%20May%202006/Port%20Orleans%20Riverside/WDW-May06-POR-OrigFile-IMG_0128.jpg

Andre

[DJ Disney Kid]

:surfweb:

[SLP_PoohBear]

Thanks to everyone for posting these pictures! DH and I were originally staying at POFQ but after seeing all of your beautiful pictures I called reservations and switched to POR. This is our first time staying at a "real" disney resort (before that I had stayed at the S&D and WDW Hilton) so I really don't have anything to compare the resorts to. However, Dh & I do not have any children yet and themeing of POR seems a little more adult oriented compared to the Mardi Gras themeing of POFQ (I think its cute, DH thinks it looks tacky). Anyway can't wait to go! Keep the pictures coming!

[nutsforgolf]

Has anyone rented boats from POR before..please share your experience

[Zoebear]

I see how lush it all is (beautiful) and am wondering...:confused3
a) is it more difficult on people with seasonal allergies ??
b) with the river etc. is there any chance of unwanted 'creatures'....alligators :scared1: or anything ????
My paranoia , I know!
Tks

[diane358]

I love these pictures. We are staying at POR in Sept. It is our first time there. I am so excited. :banana: :cool1: :banana:
We stayed at POP 2 years ago. POR looks so much nicer.

Has anyone rented a surrey bike? How many people fit. I was wondering if my husband and I can pedel our kids in it. ( 3,6,8)

[disneymom727]

This may have already been asked but, are there certain buildings that are considered standard view or does each building have their own set of standard view rooms. We are staying in a standard and from what I understand they are the ones that have the trundle bed in them. I am just wondering which building to request (I know they can't guarantee) if any? We have never stayed at this resort before so any info would be great.

[bdiddy]

This thread is great. We are going to Disney for the 1st time in Sept and are staying at POR. We got a water view and requested a trundle bed. They said they can't guarantee them but the water views must have them too.

[klj27]

This may have already been asked but, are there certain buildings that are considered standard view or does each building have their own set of standard view rooms. We are staying in a standard and from what I understand they are the ones that have the trundle bed in them. I am just wondering which building to request (I know they can't guarantee) if any? We have never stayed at this resort before so any info would be great.


Each building has their own set of standard view rooms. If you open the door and are looking at the parking lot you have a standard view room. I wouldn't pay extra for the water view. You don't have a balcony and can't really enjoy it. When you open your door or look out your window you will see the river or a pool.

Only the rooms in AB have trundles. We like this area the best.

I like building 14, 18 and 27. These are the three closest to the main walkway and the main building. We have also stayed in 16, 24, and 39?. The further out you stay the more quiet and peaceful it is. The closer you stay the more people you will see. We stayed in room 1417 which was on the first floor. It was a corner room so one window faced the river and one window faced building 18. It was a great room, but we also had tons of people walking past all the time. There are benefits to all locations.

[jmjkmb]

This thread has been great. My husband was hesitant about POR but now he will be totally okay. Everything looks amazing.

[Zoebear]

This thread HAS been awesome! :lovestruc We're booking for the end of May/beginning of June :banana:
I need to wait for some $$ so I can't book until Weds of next week...hope that's not going to be too late !
Anyone book there in the last day or so ?? Any trouble ???:confused3

[DJ Disney Kid]

This thread is great. We are going to Disney for the 1st time in Sept and are staying at POR. We got a water view and requested a trundle bed. They said they can't guarantee them but the water views must have them too.

The only thing I would recommend is possibly not paying for the water view. POR's water views are not really worth it as there are so many little itty bitty creeks or ponds and those are considered water views, when in actuality you can't even see them from your window due to the lush trees and bushes all around. Just a suggestion as I think the money would be better used towards food or souvenirs or maybe even to go to the Pirate and Princess parties if there going on during your stay.

[DJ Disney Kid]

Has anyone rented boats from POR before..please share your experience

I've rented them before. There pretty nice cause you can take them all the way to DTD. I plan on renting again when we stay at POR this May. :thumbsup2

[wannabprincess]

Can anyone compare the slide at CSR and the slide at POR? My kids don't care what we do, where we eat, as long as the pool has a great slide.

[klj27]

Can anyone compare the slide at CSR and the slide at POR? My kids don't care what we do, where we eat, as long as the pool has a great slide.


My kids like the slides at both, both they prefer the pool at POR. It has more nooks and crannies to explore. Even though the CSR pool is big it really isn't a "fun" pool.

[DJ Disney Kid]

I'd have to agree. CSR has a very nice pool, but I think the POR pool is more "fun" for kids.

[JoAnnPan]

Just returned from my first stay at POR - resort was sold out but you would never know it..we (my sister & I) barely saw another guest pass our room.
No Mousekeeping issues at all...very peaceful resort. We were nearest to the south depot and always had a seat on the bus. Never waited over 15 min for a bus.
AB room 1721 - near the quiet pool..corner room which was a plus - two full windows.
We did encounter turtles, salamanders, frogs and lots of noises at night but not by our room..mostly by the areas with a creek/water around them..it did feel like a bayou :thumbsup2 .

Enjoy!

Pouring rain..bridge to the main pool:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/JoAnnPan/100_3666.jpg
View from the room:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/JoAnnPan/100_3925.jpg
Quiet pool:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/JoAnnPan/100_3656.jpg

[armomof3lvsdisney]

You guys are killing me, I love POR and It's booked solid the week we are going. So I booked a FW Cabin, I'm excited about it, but would rather be at POR and this thread has made it worse. I'm going to keeping calling, hoping for some cancellations. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

[MommyBuzz909]

I love these! I can't wait to stay here in July!!

[Mrs Grumpy]

I can't wait until next year. I think we will be glad we are trying POR. We are going to pay for a king room and the only request I really have and really really want is to be in the AB section.

[ktink]

After viewing this thread and several others I called and changed from ASMu to PORS!! I'm from the South and never thought I'd be interested in staying at PORS but it's just so beautiful that I can't pass it up. The scenery will be close to what I see all of the time but I'm really looking forward to it.

[monica31671]

Has anyone rented a surrey bike? How many people fit. I was wondering if my husband and I can pedel our kids in it. ( 3,6,8)

My family rented a surrey bike at Boardwalk Inn. It was great fun. I'm really glad we spent the time and money. We rented a 4 seater, but there are smaller ones too. You can see the little seat right up front for small kids. There is even a bar for their feet.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/monica31671/DSC00062.jpg

Here are a couple of POR pictures I don't think I'm repeating. Both were taken along the path from POFQ to POR.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/monica31671/DSCF6488.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/monica31671/DSCF6487.jpg

[lpandorf]

Thanks everyone for the pictures. Great shots. We are going in October and staying at POR. I loved the place the 1st time I went in 2004. It was the first time going with my kids and first time staying on property and I have such nice memories. Since then we've tried CSR 2x, WL and SSR. All wonderful. We were going take a year off from WDW but then I got one of those darn 40% off postcards in the mail and could not resist. I've been second guessing myself since I've booked the trip. Wondering if I should try something new like CBR or the Contemporary as I've always wanted to try it and be on the monorail line. But even at 40% Contemporary was not in the budget so booked POR. Now you all are making me so happy I did!!

[LindseyLou2222]

I love these pics! I cant wait until our stay in September. :banana:

[gr8tdame]

Hi,
We were originally booked at CSR for Sept on the bounceback. However I decided to change our reservation to POR.
We go to DtD quite often and the boat was the key.
I thought we would like to stay in the Mansions... but now with all the pictures of AB I am leaning towards requesting that section of the resort.
We will be celebrating our wedding anniversary as well as my ds's 16th birthday. When asked what I want for my birthday or anniversary I always beg for a trip to WDW.
It will just be my dh, ds and the planner(me).

Show me more pictures ...please.
I love all the pictures that have been submitted ... and want more.

[cowtownmom]

This thread is great. We are going to Disney for the 1st time in Sept and are staying at POR. We got a water view and requested a trundle bed. They said they can't guarantee them but the water views must have them too.

I would suggest changing your reservation from a water view to a non-water view. There is a pretty good cost difference, and to me, it is not worth the extra cost. All of the buildings are so beautiful and really all of the views are nice. And, you're far enough back from the river that it's not worth the extra cost, in my opinion. Our first time there, we had an interior courtyard area view. It was fabulous and our girls had the best time watching the bunnies hop around. Our last stay there, we were on the outside of the mansion we were in and the landscaping was just beautiful. I definately did not feel like I was missing out on anything by not asking for a water view.

[Nancy for Disney]

We are a family of 5 that is staying at POR for the trundle bed. I was a little worried about the space and thinking that we should have gone for the ASMu suite but all these pictures make me realize that I have made the right decision. I am a little curious to hear other 5 member families have managed with little space. Our kids are 14, 12 & 7. This will be our first trip to WDW.

Keep the pictures coming!:rotfl:

[bdiddy]

I have a question for you that have stayed here before. Are there Counter/Quick Service locations at Riverside or French Quarter? We are planning on having an "off" day and just staying at the resort. We are using one of our table services to eat a late breakfast at Boatwrights but I'm trying to figure out where we will eat later on without leaving the resort.

Thanks!

[monica31671]

I have a question for you that have stayed here before. Are there Counter/Quick Service locations at Riverside or French Quarter? We are planning on having an "off" day and just staying at the resort. We are using one of our table services to eat a late breakfast at Boatwrights but I'm trying to figure out where we will eat later on without leaving the resort.

Thanks!

Both resorts have counter service. I prefer POR's food court, but both are good.

[thehails]

I was excited about going anyway and now I'm even more excited after looking at the pictures :rotfl: Dont know how I'm going to get to February, it seems along time off :lmao:

[REL1203]

Does the Fooq court have Frozen Coke or anything like that, i know POP does

[SingingMUA]

These are from 2005:

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/Disneyfrk23/random%20Disney/HPIM0016.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/Disneyfrk23/random%20Disney/HPIM0015.jpg

[mdk89135]

Nancy - We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside last year as a family of five for 13 nights. My kids were 14, 11 and 8 at the time. We fit just fine, I seem to remember everyone fighting for the trundle bed. We worked it out so that the kids rotated who slept in the trundle - we didn't realize how popular sleeping in the trundle would be. Even my BIG 14 year old son looked forward to his night on the trundle.

I'm not sure how neat you keep your rooms when you visit hotels, but I made sure all the luggage was under the table or next to the TV, the trundle pushed in when not using it, and clothing/snacks/toys put in the appropriate spot. This all helped to create a little bit more room for us. Having 2 sinks in the room helps in the mornings, also.

We really enjoyed Port Orleans - so much so that we are coming back for another 2 weeks this Summer - I know you'll love it.

One other thing - Don't miss Bob Jackson's show. He's in the Bar Area (River Roost?) several times a week playing piano - a very kid friendly show that we'll see a couple times while we are there. He's another reason we are heading back to Port Orleans...

Mike



We are a family of 5 that is staying at POR for the trundle bed. I was a little worried about the space and thinking that we should have gone for the ASMu suite but all these pictures make me realize that I have made the right decision. I am a little curious to hear other 5 member families have managed with little space. Our kids are 14, 12 & 7. This will be our first trip to WDW.

Keep the pictures coming!:rotfl:

[DJ Disney Kid]

I have a question for you that have stayed here before. Are there Counter/Quick Service locations at Riverside or French Quarter? We are planning on having an "off" day and just staying at the resort. We are using one of our table services to eat a late breakfast at Boatwrights but I'm trying to figure out where we will eat later on without leaving the resort.

Thanks!

POR has the best food court on Disney property, IMO! :thumbsup2

[REL1203]

I am so excited... i just switched from POP to POR and couldnt be more excited. I requested Aligator Bouye, but really I would be happy anywhere. My wife thinks we are staying at POP, but little does she know... I cant wait

[Cherlynn25]

I am wondering if anyone has used a pack n play here? we are a family of 6, one that will be using the pack n play. we will also be using the trundle bed. while looking at the pics i am not sure where there will be room to put the pack n play. any ideas? i know it will be a little cramped but we will be ok. we stayed at pop in one room before we had the last baby. :rotfl:

[Steakgoddess]

I am so excited! We are staying at POR in September for our 10th anniversary. I love the pictures!

[Davey-D-99]

Leaving in 10 days for POR:dance3:

First ever WDW Family Vacation Me:yay: DW:yay: DS(9):yay: DD(6):yay:
Getting very excited now!!!!

Thanks for the pics.

[kxmeeh]

the only place i can think of for a pack and play is in the area of the sinks, as long as it's folded up during the day, you should be okay to maneuver around it during the night. there is an area under where clothing gets hung up. if you put the one end of the pack and play against that wall, you should be fine to use the one sink and get to the bathroom even with it open.

[deejay_linkz]

anyone ever rented fishing poles and things of such? how much and was it fun?

[andrewilley]

the only place i can think of for a pack and play is in the area of the sinks.

You can fit one of the Disney-supplied ones in the area between the beds and the wall, next to the door. The same place that the trundle bed slides out in the AB rooms.

Andre

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75b28278d0b00000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb75b40ae0c8600000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

fishing hole
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walking from AB to food court
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da23b3127cceb7441bcbadb500000026102Abs27Ns2cMa

[Cherlynn25]

You can fit one of the Disney-supplied ones in the area between the beds and the wall, next to the door. The same place that the trundle bed slides out in the AB rooms.

Andre

the only place i can think of for a pack and play is in the area of the sinks, as long as it's folded up during the day, you should be okay to maneuver around it during the night. there is an area under where clothing gets hung up. if you put the one end of the pack and play against that wall, you should be fine to use the one sink and get to the bathroom even with it open.

Thank you! Im sure we will manage. might have to do a little rearranging =) I am excited to stay here, my older kids will love the slide. We usually stay at pop so this will be a completely different experience!

[bdiddy]

Has anyone ever brought a toaster with them? Are you allowed to do that?

[kxmeeh]

We brought a toaster, purchased from garden grocer, and ate all our breakfasts in the room. Even though we were on the dining plan, it worked out very well to not have any food out of pocket. On our first day, mousekeeping unplugged it, but nothing was ever said, and I didn't leave it plugged in for the rest of the trip. We will be doing it again in july in 92 days :banana: :banana:

[McKelly]

These pictures are great!! We are going to WDW for Christmas Week and right now I have WL booked, but it is very $$$$$. I am considering staying at POR instead. I have seen a few pictures of POR at Christmas and they seemed to be in the lobby area. Is that basically the only place for Christmas decorations, or do they decorate around the grounds as well. Thanks for any tips!

[Bethy Lou]

This thread has me so excited about our trip in September! Our anniversary will be the week before but we will also be taking the baby for the first time, I cannot wait!

[Booknut]

This thread has me so excited about our trip in September! Our anniversary will be the week before but we will also be taking the baby for the first time, I cannot wait!

We're taking our baby for the first time too although we have longer to wait, 9 more months!!!

We debated staying off-site our second week (we're at WL first week) but after seeing these photos we're already in love with the place, it looks like a great place to take Matilda for walks in the evenings to help her get to sleep :goodvibes

Anyone have any more photos of the various quiet pools in Alligator Bayou?

[kxmeeh]

It is only the lobby that is decorated. near the pool, they play jazz versions of christmas songs to help to get you in the mood. You will also see people who decorated their rooms, maybe lights going around the window. We picked up a door hanging that I taped to the door, along with our tree. With a corner room, you could see the tree and lights from either direction walking towards our room. christmas at disney was the most magical thing I could have done for my family.

[kxmeeh]

pool at building 39
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii138/kxmeeh/disneyvacation244.jpg

wow, sorry that came out so big, not 100% sure of photobucket yet.

[REL1203]

anyone ever rented fishing poles and things of such? how much and was it fun?

I am curios about this as well... Someone has to have some insight

[surfergirl602]

Leaving in 10 days for POR:dance3:

First ever WDW Family Vacation Me:yay: DW:yay: DS(9):yay: DD(6):yay:
Getting very excited now!!!!

Thanks for the pics.

Same here!!!!

[disneymom727]

This thread has me so excited about our trip in September! Our anniversary will be the week before but we will also be taking the baby for the first time, I cannot wait!

I saw this post and thought it could have been written by me. We are going in Sept. a week after our 11th anniversary. We are also taking our daughter for the first time. We will be celebrating her first birthday!!

[Bethy Lou]

I saw this post and thought it could have been written by me. We are going in Sept. a week after our 11th anniversary. We are also taking our daughter for the first time. We will be celebrating her first birthday!!

Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary and daughter trip! You are going to have so much fun with her! We plan on going every year around this time and I am really looking forward to next year when she will be one also!

We stayed at POR for our honeymoon and I really wished we could have stayed in the Alligator Bayou then, it looks really awesome. I will keep my fingers crossed that we will be able to do it this year, I really love the beds! haha

[Jakesmom1]

I am so excited :banana: :banana:

We are going for our 15th anniversary trip and I cant wait.

We have stayed at POFQ and one night we took the boat over to POR to have dinner at Boatwrights and I just fell in love with theming.

We are hoping for a room in the mansions, they just look so romantic to me.

Seeing all these pictures makes me want to go now..... :yay: :yay:

49 more days , feels like a lifetime

[Googelibear]

POR - our very favorite resort. So lush and green. Staying on the second floor makes you feel like you are in a tree house. Beautiful.

Thanks for posting all of the amazing pictures:)

[Googelibear]

As the above poster mentioned, I've just completed a room location advice page on my www.portorleans.org (http://www.portorleans.org) site, including what I hope should be an easy to read map for working out room locations.

Please let me know if it helps, or if there's anything you think I should add/change.

Have a great stay at my favourite WDW resort.

Andre

that is such a great site, Andre. I just saw the link to it a few pages before. I had to post it on another Disney forum, just to let all of us POR lovers see it.

[Googelibear]

Thanks to everyone for posting these pictures! DH and I were originally staying at POFQ but after seeing all of your beautiful pictures I called reservations and switched to POR. This is our first time staying at a "real" disney resort (before that I had stayed at the S&D and WDW Hilton) so I really don't have anything to compare the resorts to. However, Dh & I do not have any children yet and themeing of POR seems a little more adult oriented compared to the Mardi Gras themeing of POFQ (I think its cute, DH thinks it looks tacky). Anyway can't wait to go! Keep the pictures coming!

It is a great resort for the first time staying with Disney. That's we got hooked on "staying on property". Simply fantastic :)

[Eyore126]

Hello,
Sorry to repeat previous posts, but No3 son keeps asking me about fishing, and I wondered about the poles (catch and release seems favourite for a 'first time' for him)!!

[wdwdasiy]

We have never done the fishing but I do seem to remember that it closes early, maybe around 3pm. DS5 wanted to do this one afternoon and it was already closed for the day.
This is also our favorite resort. I had to talk DH into it 4 years ago but this will be our 4th time there and we just love it! Love the "welcome back" from the CM's at check-in!!:goodvibes
Many of you have asked about room views and we have never asked for anything but a standard view and always had an outstanding view. One time we were on the parking lot side but had lots of trees between. I've never felt crowed or that there were too many people about. We also try to avoid times when the food courts are more active. We eat breakfast in the rooms and are out and about by 7am-7:30. We also make sure if we eat dinner that we eat at an off time.
One of the best times we have had was "dinner" at the Roost with Bob. Our kids had a great time singing and dancing. I even got to do the bunny hop with my Tween daughter (and lots of others) and she wasn't crawling under a table:rotfl: We had good finger foods (nachos, wings and such) and adult and child beverages. One of our best evenings. DH has already said that he wants to do this again our first night as we will be checking in midday and don't want to hit a park until the morning.
We will be checking in May 29th and there until June 5th. Anyone else going to be there then? Wouldn't it be fun to have a DIS night at the Roost :thumbsup2 :grouphug:

[Nancy for Disney]

Nancy - We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside last year as a family of five for 13 nights. My kids were 14, 11 and 8 at the time. We fit just fine, I seem to remember everyone fighting for the trundle bed. We worked it out so that the kids rotated who slept in the trundle - we didn't realize how popular sleeping in the trundle would be. Even my BIG 14 year old son looked forward to his night on the trundle.

I'm not sure how neat you keep your rooms when you visit hotels, but I made sure all the luggage was under the table or next to the TV, the trundle pushed in when not using it, and clothing/snacks/toys put in the appropriate spot. This all helped to create a little bit more room for us. Having 2 sinks in the room helps in the mornings, also.

We really enjoyed Port Orleans - so much so that we are coming back for another 2 weeks this Summer - I know you'll love it.

One other thing - Don't miss Bob Jackson's show. He's in the Bar Area (River Roost?) several times a week playing piano - a very kid friendly show that we'll see a couple times while we are there. He's another reason we are heading back to Port Orleans...

Mike

Thanks for the help. I am feeling much better. How could I be feeling bad? I am finally going to Disney :yay: !!!!! I hope we have time to go to the lounge too. It is our families first trip and we are planning a lot of park time with rest at the pool in mid day. It sure does sound like fun though. I already talked my husband into adding one extra day. Do you think I could get another??????????:idea:

[MommyBuzz909]

What kind of fish are they...just little guppy looking things??

[kxmeeh]

I want to make sure I don't miss the show in river roost again. I know somewhere in the disboards is the website for his list of shows, but I can't seem to find it. Anyone know what it is?

[allicat1214]

Good morning all :surfweb: .....

Everyone has been so kind sharing info with me, I wanted to give something back.....

I'm headed to POR THURSDAY!!! Is there anything specific you want to know? Is there anything you want a picture of that hasn't been posted yet or want to see a recent photo?

I should have some time one day while our band kids participate in a 2-3 workshop to roam the resort and check things out!!!

Just let me know!

I won't be bringing my laptop as I have too many other things to keep up with on this trip (and it will be my first without my DH to help me carry things!!). So I'll post reviews/pics after we get back next week.

Allison

[Chuck65]

From what I can remember about the fishing area is, it's across the main bridge and to the left heading away from the food court. They have a dock with a railing around it that you can fish from. I've never fished there, but I would guess that the main species of fish you would catch are bluegill and bass.

[DJ Disney Kid]

Good morning all :surfweb: .....

Everyone has been so kind sharing info with me, I wanted to give something back.....

I'm headed to POR THURSDAY!!! Is there anything specific you want to know? Is there anything you want a picture of that hasn't been posted yet or want to see a recent photo?

I should have some time one day while our band kids participate in a 2-3 workshop to roam the resort and check things out!!!

Just let me know!

I won't be bringing my laptop as I have too many other things to keep up with on this trip (and it will be my first without my DH to help me carry things!!). So I'll post reviews/pics after we get back next week.

Allison

I would love to see more of the Mansions at POR. It seems everyone has AB pics. And maybe some of the inside of the food court and the bus stops. But anything is appreciated! :thumbsup2

[Tinkfan10]

I agree I love these picks and think they are just as addictive as the food pics:rotfl: but I would love to see more mansion pics. If anyone has Oak Manor or Magnolia Terrace especially as those are the ones I am thinking of trying to get that would be great. Both outside pics and inside if you have them. :worship:

[surfergirl602]

I agree I love these picks and think they are just as addictive as the food pics:rotfl: but I would love to see more mansion pics. If anyone has Oak Manor or Magnolia Terrace especially as those are the ones I am thinking of trying to get that would be great. Both outside pics and inside if you have them. :worship:

I am looking for magnolia Terrace pics as well.

[andrewilley]

I want to make sure I don't miss the show in river roost again. I know somewhere in the disboards is the website for his list of shows, but I can't seem to find it. Anyone know what it is?

"Ye Haa" Bob Jackson hosts a very popular piano sing-along comedy show with lots of audience participation each night at about 8.30pm from Wednesday through to Saturday. He's been performing at POR since May 1997, see his website for more info: http://www.yehaabob.com.

Andre

[andrewilley]

I am looking for magnolia Terrace pics as well.

Give some of these a try. I can't seem to link them directly here for some reason, otherwise I'd just add them to the thread: http://www.portorleans.org/?gallery

I'll try again to include a picture, but I think the forum software's tag system doesn't like the fact that links from my gallery do not have a normal .jpg extension. Click on it and it will load though.

[IMG]http://portorleans.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1542&g2_serialNumber=2

Andre

[patimouse]

Any idea where we're likely to be housed? Aligator Bayou or Magnolia? Family of two adults and one teenager. Most of the info seems to say they keep Aligator for larger families, but our booking say two double and a trundle bed.
Anyone know where we are likely to be?
:confused3

[andrewilley]

With a party of three you could easily be in either section, but if you've specially requested a trundle bed (and if you get your request met, of course) then those are only found to be in the Alligator Bayou section.

Andre

[Mickey's Sister]

One of the best times we have had was "dinner" at the Roost with Bob. Our kids had a great time singing and dancing. I even got to do the bunny hop with my Tween daughter (and lots of others) and she wasn't crawling under a table:rotfl: We had good finger foods (nachos, wings and such) and adult and child beverages. One of our best evenings. DH has already said that he wants to do this again our first night as we will be checking in midday and don't want to hit a park until the morning.
We will be checking in May 29th and there until June 5th. Anyone else going to be there then? Wouldn't it be fun to have a DIS night at the Roost :thumbsup2 :grouphug:

Isn't Bob's show the best!!! It's a Disney 'Must-Do' for us too. We'd love to join you for a DIS night at the Roost - but unfortunately, we won't be there until November. Hope you have a GREAT time!

Jessica

[kxmeeh]

Sorry to keep going on this, but the bob jackson website says he performs from 8.30 to midnight. do we have to be there the whole time or can i show up half way through?

[klj27]

Sorry to keep going on this, but the bob jackson website says he performs from 8.30 to midnight. do we have to be there the whole time or can i show up half way through?

You can show up whenever but you may not have a seat.

[monica31671]

Can anyone compare the slide at CSR and the slide at POR? My kids don't care what we do, where we eat, as long as the pool has a great slide.

I found a picture with the slide in it!!!! It's on the left.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/monica31671/DSCF6441.jpg

[abc999]

Just wanted to thank everyone for this wonderful thread and for the great pictures.

DH and I are looking forward to taking DD and DS pole fishing.

[GlendaO]

Sorry, I should have this somewhere but...

nyone know if there is a fee for the trundle?

[DJ Disney Kid]

Sorry, I should have this somewhere but...

nyone know if there is a fee for the trundle?

I believe its an extra $15 a night for the 5th person who uses the trundle.

[klj27]

I believe its an extra $15 a night for the 5th person who uses the trundle.

we have never had to pay extra for the fifth person. If there is a fee I would think it is only if you have five adults.

[GlendaO]

I believe its an extra $15 a night for the 5th person who uses the trundle.

Thanks. There are actually just the four of us; two adults and the kids. I was just thinking, if there's a trundle in the room, that would be really good for them to sleep one in the bed and one in the trundle.

[andrewilley]

The $15 charge is for additional adults after the first two (which always annoys me - what the heck incremental cost is there to Disney of having three adults, rather than two adults and two/three kids, in your hired room?!?!)

Trundle beds are normally provided in ALL Alligator Bayou rooms (has anyone ever NOT had one?) but do remember that you are not guaranteed to get a room in the AB section of the resort.

Andre

[dogodisney]

The $15 charge is for additional adults after the first two (which always annoys me - what the heck incremental cost is there to Disney of having three adults, rather than two adults and two/three kids, in your hired room?!?!)

Trundle beds are normally provided in ALL Alligator Bayou rooms (has anyone ever NOT had one?) but do remember that you are not guaranteed to get a room in the AB section of the resort.
Andre

Andre, love your website. :thumbsup2

Question, what happens if you can't get a room with a trundle bed? We are staying at POR during Free Dining and I requested a room w/ a trundle because there are 5 of us.

This forum is so great! :disrocks: I was already excited about our trip but now after reading and seeing all the pics, I feel like a kid waiting for Santa to come. :dance3:

[maxiesmom]

Andre, love your website. :thumbsup2

Question, what happens if you can't get a room with a trundle bed? We are staying at POR during Free Dining and I requested a roon w/ a trundle because there are 5 of us. I

This forum is so great! :disrocks: I was already excited about our trip but now after reading and seeing all the oics, I feel like a kid waiting for Santa to come. :dance3:

If you have 5 people listed on your reservation you a pretty much guaranteed a room in the Alligator Bayou section. If by chance the resort is booked to capacity and you are placed in the Mansions, they will provide you with a roll-away. But that rarely happens.

[dogodisney]

Thank you for your response. I wasn't sure about roll aways. I never seen anything about them on the Disney website, just the trundles.

[andrewilley]

The trundle beds are (IMHO) better than the wheeled fold up variety as they take up less space during the day. A trundle simply slides away (all made up) under one of the double beds, whereas even folded up the rollaway beds do take up a fair bit of floor space in an already crowded room.

Andre

[dogodisney]

The trundle beds are (IMHO) better than the wheeled fold up variety as they take up less space during the day. A trundle simply slides away (all made up) under one of the double beds, whereas even folded up the rollaway beds do take up a fair bit of floor space in an already crowded room.

Andre

Here at home we have a trundle bed under a twin bed. It's so nice eto have an extra bed that doesn't take up extra floor space when not in use.

[Googelibear]

But remember, the trundles are very short and really only comfortable for a small woman (me) who can't sleep next to him (DH), when he snores.
So she seeks refuge on the trundle bed.
In the morning no one can find her because she is down there so low to the ground. Much like camping ;)

[dogodisney]

But remember, the trundles are very short and really only comfortable for a small woman (me) who can't sleep next to him (DH), when he snores.
So she seeks refuge on the trundle bed.
In the morning no one can find her because she is down there so low to the ground. Much like camping ;)

That sounds like my situation.
Hmmmmm....... maybe I should sleep on the trundle bed. :laughing:

[Vickie46]

I would love to see more pics... especially of the slides at the pool.. hot tub etc... I am very worried about staying here.. I am thinking I would rather be at CSR... only b/c we haven't stayed here.... I am so undecided.

[Kira G.]

I would love to see more pics... especially of the slides at the pool.. hot tub etc... I am very worried about staying here.. I am thinking I would rather be at CSR... only b/c we haven't stayed here.... I am so undecided.

I'm not sure what your concern is, but if it helps . . .

I have stayed at both and enjoyed both. The bus service is better at CSR, but I think that POR is a more beautiful resort, and I loved having the boat to DTD. The grounds were gorgeous! I also prefer the room decor. The pools were really great at both CSR and POR.

They are both really nice resorts - relax!

[crzy4my2]

I would love to see more pics... especially of the slides at the pool.. hot tub etc... I am very worried about staying here.. I am thinking I would rather be at CSR... only b/c we haven't stayed here.... I am so undecided.

I just got home last night. It was our 1st time there and I loved it. we were in building 95 and the walk was very short to the main pool and the food court. and not too far from POFQ. After every thing I heard about the buses I was nervous but it was never bad. We went to the MK a few times and each time the bus picked us up and took us right to the MK. we never stopped at any hotels or even any other stops at the resort. I will post pics a little later.

[teddygurl28]

:thanks: oh my goodness im so excited!!!!!!!!! i decided today to suprise my boyfriend and upgrade us from POP to POR, i was hoping for FQ but they only have POR but now after looking through here i am so happy i got that, I think i lucked out!!! i have to waite 125 days :sad2: but its totallly worth it! thanks everyone for the photos! its made me so excited !!!! i do have a question though....im going duiring the free dining thing and since i have the deluxe dining i thought i should may be take advantage of breakfast at boatwrights? ( i think i spelt it wrong srrrrrry) do i have to call for an adr for that too? or would i be able to show up?! any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

[FBandA]

More pictures please....... I will be staying at POR for the first time in July. I love to see more pictures :surfweb:

[crzy4my2]

:thanks: oh my goodness im so excited!!!!!!!!! i decided today to suprise my boyfriend and upgrade us from POP to POR, i was hoping for FQ but they only have POR but now after looking through here i am so happy i got that, I think i lucked out!!! i have to waite 125 days :sad2: but its totallly worth it! thanks everyone for the photos! its made me so excited !!!! i do have a question though....im going duiring the free dining thing and since i have the deluxe dining i thought i should may be take advantage of breakfast at boatwrights? ( i think i spelt it wrong srrrrrry) do i have to call for an adr for that too? or would i be able to show up?! any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!
I would make a ressie just in case..I'll post a pic of my banana stuffed french toast..putting the kids to bed and then I'll post some pictures

[andrewilley]

i thought i should may be take advantage of breakfast at boatwrights? ( i think i spelt it wrong srrrrrry) do i have to call for an adr for that too? or would i be able to show up?! any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

During Free Dining periods you virtually need to make an ADR for the popcorn carts, so yes I'd book in advance if you can. It's annoying I know, but if you want to eat where you want and when you want (including Boatwright's) then you'll need to make some ADRs.

Andre

[Mickey's Sister]

I would make a ressie just in case..I'll post a pic of my banana stuffed french toast..putting the kids to bed and then I'll post some pictures

Is it anything like the Tonga Toast at the Poly?

[crzy4my2]

I'm not sure what the Tonga toast is but It sounds good.


Here are a few pictures.

This is where we stayed..Building 95

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3026.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3107.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3108.jpg


Going into the front lobby
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3024.jpg

Standing on one bridge looking to the other
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3106.jpg


and then the walk to POFQ(these are the FQ rooms)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3157.jpg


and my favorite, the Banana stuffed French toast

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/afmf/DSCF3156.jpg

[Mickey's Sister]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pics!!!! We're hoping for a room in one of the mansions. I requested either Magnolia Terrace or Acadian House. That french toast looks a lot like Tonga Toast. As per the menu on Allears.net:

Tonga Toast - banana stuffed sourdough bread, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with Strawberry Compote and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage $10.99

I'll have to try the Boatwright's version!

[DJ Disney Kid]

Those are great mansion pics crzy4my2!

Anyone have more pics? Its getting so close for me!!

[idlewoman1]

Just got back from POR stay April 10-19 at Alligator Bayou room view and towel animals http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/idlewoman/April10-23DisneyandUniversaltrip-11.jpghttp://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/idlewoman/April10-23DisneyandUniversaltrip-8.jpg

[DoleWhipMom]

I've stayed at POR 3xs (AB) and it is a beautiful resort. We've been in buildings 14 and 18... Both were great. Building 18 was handy because it is a short walk thru the parking lot to the main bus stop and 14 is right next to the main building with food. Anyone staying here should not worry. Really!

The last two trips we didn't eat at Boatrights... we enjoyed taking the boat to DTD or saving our sit down dinners at other places. We have taken the carriage ride, which was very nice but we didn’t do it until our 2nd trip. This trip (our 5th), we are staying at POFQ since I've always have wanted to stay there too and we will be traveling light with only 2 kids this trip.

Some things I have learned...
1) Laundry is by the quiet pools (we were there 9 nights last trip) – I brought my own detergent (get little boxes at laundry mat) and quarters.
2) Have your purchases delivered to resort (Store) it is a breeze to pick them up, you basically walk thru the store anyway when you get off at the main bus stop
3) The boat trip to DTD is delightful and the kids love it and IMHO it tips the scales for staying at PO either R or FQ. The ride and the access can’t be beat.
4) Buy the refillable mugs.
5) Take at least one day of your trip to enjoy the resort. We usually take a day to hang out, do DTD and Disney Quest etc. at night.
6) And lastly, you will never ever ever will be able to do it all in one trip. This is our 5th trip and we still have things on our list that we haven’t done yet. You just need to plan more trips.

My husband has done Dive Quest (very cool) and I’m hoping to do the behind the seeds tour this trip. Any thing else I can help with, please ask and I’ll do my best to help.

We love POR.

:)

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I spent last weekend at POR in Acadia House, room 8013. I am a bit superstitious, so getting a room with 13 in it....kind of creepy. :scared1: I arrived after midnight Friday night. There is a CM named Calvin that was just wonderful to deal with. He went above and beyond. All of the CM's were pleasant and seemed to be old school CM's with the best interests of the guests at heart.

The Mousekeepers did a fine job with the basic cleaning of the room, but I would have liked to have seen the baseboard tiles cleaned because they were dark brown and fuzzy with dirt and hair. :eek: There was also an annoying banging noise made by the bathroom fan that never completely stopped unless the fan was on. Even with the door closed, you could hear the fan. :rolleyes1 One of the window blinds did not open. The air conditioning and ceiling fan worked really well! :thumbsup2 Overall, the rest of the room was in great shape. The resort was big, but it didn't feel as HUGE as CSR or CBR. The bus service was very good. I had no problems and I was using an ECV. The resort theming was really great. I loved the look of the place, the plaques explaining the origins of the HUGE trees and Ol' Man Island were great. I loved that I saw rabbits and squirrels everywhere. It was very relaxing and I really enjoyed it's simple beauty.

I loved Boatright's for breakfast. I had a wonderful server who was my second favorite server at WDW, ever, which says a lot. Her name was Jennifer C and she was just a gem. The sweet potato pancakes were to die for. I brought home a print out of the recipe. The sausage was the same as what they serve at Kona Cafe. The ground coffee was even pretty good, a bit strong, but pretty darn good, especially from Disney!

Overall, I would stay at POR again in a heartbeat. I really liked it. I rate it as good as CSR when comparing moderates. I know that CSR has amenities that POR doesn't offer, but the "feel" of the place was just as special, if not just a bit more so.

[buzznina]

I do not know if anyone has posted this link in this thread, but this link will take you to an aerial view of PO. I thought it was great:yay:
http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=4&S=10&Z=17&X=2238&Y=15700&W=2

We are thinking of going back in December, how does POR decorate for Christmas?

[Wonderlandmom]

I do not know if anyone has posted this link in this thread, but this link will take you to an aerial view of PO. I thought it was great:yay:
http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=4&S=10&Z=17&X=2238&Y=15700&W=2

We are thinking of going back in December, how does POR decorate for Christmas?

Thanks for the reminder of the aerial views! Here is another one, you can zoom and move around a lot.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=port+orleans+riverside&ie=UTF8&ll=28.38704,-81.536418&spn=0.00437,0.007296&t=h&z=17

[eeyoresnr]

Thanks for the reminder of the aerial views! Here is another one, you can zoom and move around a lot.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=port+orleans+riverside&ie=UTF8&ll=28.38704,-81.536418&spn=0.00437,0.007296&t=h&z=17



this is my favorite as it tells you what you are looking at:thumbsup2

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=28.376298&lon=-81.542587&z=15&l=0&m=a&v=2

[andrewilley]

While we're on aerial views, I like the Windows "Virtual Earth" 3D views:

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=nqy10j864s3y&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=3930559&encType=1

Incidentally, I went to their site a few days ago and found a terrible version with animated advert banners at both the top and right of the screen, but they seem to have gone away now. They were really distracting and made the maps much harder to use, so hopefully they won't be coming back!

Andre

[indigoxtreme]

Here is a slide show from our 2 POR visits. Towels animals AB and Mansion, flowers etc
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/indigoxtreme/?action=view&current=738cc0e0.pbw

[Harvest02]

Here is a slide show from our 2 POR visits. Towels animals AB and Mansion, flowers etc
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/indigoxtreme/?action=view&current=738cc0e0.pbw
Great slide show!!! We stayed at POR in October 2007, so right before you did! Pictures bring back so many good memories of that resort for me! I want to go back!!!!

[Googelibear]

In November of last year I walked around taking some flip videos.

Forgive the "shakey" quality - I was hobbeling around the world having had an injured Achillies tendon :sad1: but maybe it will give you an idea how lush the landscaping is.
The first building you see is building 18 ;)
http://uncutvideo.aol.com/users/disney1dopey/8b3c1e2239766520804ae0256dab0a43?index=7

and on this one I had to "yell" at DH because he doesn't get it that there's a difference between DL and WDW. He calls anything Disney Disneyland :sad2:
http://uncutvideo.aol.com/users/disney1dopey/3e1d892368d3b28666721772e83d4818?index=0

[Mickey's Sister]

Thanks for sharing Googelibear. Can't wait until November!!!

[hogwartsdropout]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5394.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_6007-1.jpg

[Mickey's Sister]

[QUOTE=hogwartsdropout;24763568]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_5394.jpg


Hi! Gorgeous picture!!! Which mansion is this? Thank you.

[hogwartsdropout]

Thanks! It was Parterre Palace.

[hogwartsdropout]

This was our building at Magnolia Terrace.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_6014.jpg

[Candleshoe]

We'll be staying in AB with a Trundle (5 in the room) in September, and I would LOVE to see some pictures of the interior with the trundle in use :) Maybe not IN USE, but open, kwim? :thumbsup2

Also I'm very much looking forward to having a hot-tub soak post touring, so if anyone has pictures of the hot-tub(s). that would be SO GREAT! Are there more than 1 hot tub, if so are they only on Old Man Island?

THANKS!

[Mickey's Sister]

This was our building at Magnolia Terrace.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_6014.jpg

Thanks! Magnolia Terrace is my first choice request - with Acadian House 2nd. I know it's just a request, but we're keeping our fingers crossed.

[klj27]

Here is my very tall four year old on the trundle last month:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/14buster/DSC00923.jpg

[DJ Disney Kid]

We'll be staying in AB with a Trundle (5 in the room) in September, and I would LOVE to see some pictures of the interior with the trundle in use :) Maybe not IN USE, but open, kwim? :thumbsup2

Also I'm very much looking forward to having a hot-tub soak post touring, so if anyone has pictures of the hot-tub(s). that would be SO GREAT! Are there more than 1 hot tub, if so are they only on Old Man Island?

THANKS!

The only hot tub is on Old Man Island at the main pool.

[Candleshoe]

Here is my very tall four year old on the trundle last month:

Thanks!!! That was exactly what I was hoping for! I want to make sure my nephew will have room to sleep on it. :goodvibes


DJ Disney Kid> Thanks for the info on the hot tub. How sad there's only 1 :sad2: I wish i wish i wish there were more. Oh well. One more than the values have anyway

[idlewoman1]

My nephew who is almost 16 and about 5"7' slept on the trundle this past trip and said he was fine. I think after a long day at the parks just about anyone could sleep on it if you are dead tired!!:rotfl:

[andrewilley]

Thanks for the info on the hot tub. How sad there's only 1 :sad2: I wish i wish i wish there were more.

How many hot tubs can you fit into at the same time anyway? :)

Andre

[hogwartsdropout]

Hope you guys don't mind me posting all these pics!

The summerhouse at Magnolia Terrace :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/harrys_wheezy/Disney/IMG_6015.jpg

[dogodisney]

That gazebo looks so relaxing.

[Scutapipig]

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[dogodisney]

And here's one of the trundle in use!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Scutapipig/DisneyTripAugust2006258.jpg

She looks comfortable. :cutie:
How are the mattresses?

[Scutapipig]

She said it was very comfortable and that the blanket was really soft.

She sleeps like a chipmunk. LOL

[Candleshoe]

She said it was very comfortable and that the blanket was really soft.

She sleeps like a chipmunk. LOL
she's adorable :) Thanks for the trundle pic! I've been a bit nervous about all of us fitting!

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Lovely pictures of POR. :thanks: to everyone for sharing. I think this is where we'll be staying on our next trip.

[DRRluvsWDW]

Can't wait to be able to post pictures of my own!
Nov-:santa: Dec 2008

[bdiddy]

We just found out that we need a new roof so we are trying to cut back on certain parts of our trip! So, we might not be staying at POR anymore. I am SOOO bummed out about it, but what can you do? We'd be saving $700 by downgrading. I'm sure one of the values would be fine and the kids honestly won't know the difference but I had really been looking forward to staying here! :sad1:

[dogodisney]

Aw, that's too bad. But look at the bright side.....you are still getting to go. :thumbsup2

[Millie12591]

We just found out that we need a new roof so we are trying to cut back on certain parts of our trip! So, we might not be staying at POR anymore. I am SOOO bummed out about it, but what can you do? We'd be saving $700 by downgrading. I'm sure one of the values would be fine and the kids honestly won't know the difference but I had really been looking forward to staying here! :sad1:

Please let me be the first to say that YOU will not even know the difference. ;) LOL I know you've had your heart set on being in POR, but if you book for the POP, you will have the best time and you will be happy that you didn't spend that extra 700 on a Mod. Yes POR is beautiful! But Pop is so much fun, it's lively and it's probably the best place to be on your first trip! :banana: When I've slobbered over POR, I realize that as long as my kids are kids and as long as WDW is fairly new to us, and as long as we will be doing the parks more than anything else, staying at POR is not a smart idea cost wise. It's a great idea if you want to spend some time with your honey one on one and no kiddos, or once you've started going so often that hanging at your hotel is just as much apart of your vacation as going to the parks then staying at POR is a much better idea and not such a exspense that doesn't really make sense. POR will always be there, and getting to go to WDW will be just as amazing with out POR, trust me on POP, you won't regret it and your kids, you and hubby will have a blast :banana:

[tnkrbell]

Now I am excited!!!! I will be there on Saturday!!! YIPEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay:

[Mickey's Sister]

We just found out that we need a new roof so we are trying to cut back on certain parts of our trip! So, we might not be staying at POR anymore. I am SOOO bummed out about it, but what can you do? We'd be saving $700 by downgrading. I'm sure one of the values would be fine and the kids honestly won't know the difference but I had really been looking forward to staying here! :sad1:


That's too bad!!! I know exactly how you feel. :sad2: The same thing happened to me last trip...we were booked at POR and had to downgrade for financial reasons. We chose ASMU which was a HUGE mistake! We thought we'd enjoy it because my son is a musician, but it was the worst hotel experience I've ever had. :scared1: Our entire building was without water for the first day - not an emergency - scheduled work! That was just the beginning, it went downhill from there - I won't tie up the thread with the details. I'm not trying to be negative, but I try to warn everyone I can about that hotel - it was that bad. You could always try POP - I have friends who swear by POP - they love it. :love: I'm sure you'll have a wonderful trip! Lots of pixie dust coming your way for the perfect vacation!!!!pixiedust:

Jessica:wave: