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Missytara · 10-01-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by snubie

Yes, sorry, I meant East depot. Is there a chance that in Jan the bus will be full once it gets to the East Depot? Should we just plan on walking to the South Depot/Main bldg to get the bus in the AM?

If you are there when it is not as busy, you should have no trouble getting a seat.

It is definately good on the way back to the resort.

Venomhatch · 10-01-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by isk8

Thanks Venom and Andre for responding to my TV question!

I never thought of the PR nightmare Disney would have if 50 kids were squished by falling TVs one night.

Yeah no problem. That would be scary. Have a great trip!

andrewilley · 10-01-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by snubie

Is there a chance that in Jan the bus will be full once it gets to the East Depot?

There's always a chance, but it's not very likely in January. It depends on how long it's been since the last bus for that park came round when you arrive at the bus stop. But you'll only know when for sure you're there I'm afraid, we can only give you probable outcomes in advance.

Andre

wendow · 10-01-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dommiekazommie

Hi

we just got back from POR (sadface, lol) in building 39 (room 3956) which i'd say is probably one of the furthest from the main building and it wasnt far at all! Took us maybe 5 mins to get to the foodcourt if that. It was just me and DF (both 25) so might be different with little kids, but was no issue at all for us! We went both ways, over the bridge to old man island and also around the lake past the pefered rooms to the back foodcourt enterance and found the way around the lake marginally quicker, but not much at all!

I would agree with this. We were there a couple of weeks ago and stayed in bldg 38. We have 4 kids and 2 were either being carried or in strollers. I didn't find the walk long at all to either the main building, the pool or the bus stop. We thought it was great and not near as bad as we'd read

danicaca · 10-01-2012, 07:13 PM

ok, airfare is booked, having a little buyer's remorse, maybe we should have waited? Anyway, my real question is about the RGR's. Is is worth the extra cost to book anything but standard? I guess looking at the maps, standard would be at the back of the buildings (Oak or Parterre), garden would be middle, facing the courtyard, water would be facing the pools, and river would be the front of the buildings? Is there a map somewhere that shows which rooms are which category? Just trying to decide if we can save ourselves some money, and just hope for some pixie dust? We are a family of four, with no health issues, but we would like to be close to a bus stop and the main area for refilling mugs and the pool - as everyone else does!

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

TeamBlack · 10-01-2012, 07:20 PM

We just returned, we book standard view. We were in Oak Manor, room #9214 It was on the parking lot side, but facing the courtyard, not the parking lot. I wish I was in Partere Place though, its closer to the bridge to refill mugs in the morning.

kenvan · 10-01-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dommiekazommie

Hi

we just got back from POR (sadface, lol) in building 39 (room 3956) which i'd say is probably one of the furthest from the main building and it wasnt far at all! Took us maybe 5 mins to get to the foodcourt if that. It was just me and DF (both 25) so might be different with little kids, but was no issue at all for us! We went both ways, over the bridge to old man island and also around the lake past the pefered rooms to the back foodcourt enterance and found the way around the lake marginally quicker, but not much at all!

Were you guys in a standard view room? Was there a quiet pool close by?

Gorechick · 10-01-2012, 08:57 PM

I would book garden view and request fountain view. That should put you in the inner courtyard of either building. I preferred the fountain and gardens of Parterre and the walk to the bridge was pretty equal to Oak. The other thing is that Parterre will be a little further from the quiet pool than Oak but not that bad of a walk.

skippingthrudisney · 10-01-2012, 09:06 PM

I wanted a standard view but had to go with garden as that was the cheapest available. Closest bus access is my goal but I don't want a parking lot view with my higher price so I didn't request it. I'm tempted to request a room closest to the bridge as that got someone (I know not to expect the same) a river view. Are there exits on all sides of the manor buildings? I'm trying to think of shortcuts!

danicaca · 10-01-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamBlack

We just returned, we book standard view. We were in Oak Manor, room #9214 It was on the parking lot side, but facing the courtyard, not the parking lot. I wish I was in Partere Place though, its closer to the bridge to refill mugs in the morning.

Parterre is closer to the bridge? It does not look that way on the map. Hmm. I was hoping to be in Oak to be closer... I am thinking we will book garden view. I am sure whatever we get will be wonderful, if not perfect!

Gorechick · 10-01-2012, 10:04 PM

We were in the center of Parterre and it was a great location. Both Royal mansions have a pretty equal distance to the bridge unless you are on the far side of Parterre near POFQ. The map is deceiving.

danicaca · 10-01-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorechick

We were in the center of Parterre and it was a great location. Both Royal mansions have a pretty equal distance to the bridge unless you are on the far side of Parterre near POFQ. The map is deceiving.

good to know. Now I really wont be disappointed if we end up in Parterre - at least if it is not the far side!

Now all I need is a great discount! Thanks for the info!

lbuzz52 · 10-01-2012, 11:04 PM

How long do the nightly campfires last? Is it come and go as you please or is it better to be there from start to finish?
Thanks

andrewilley · 10-02-2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by danicaca

Parterre is closer to the bridge? It does not look that way on the map.

Some rooms in Parterre are closer to the main buildings than some rooms in Oak - but overall Oak is probably a closer choice (certainly if you want to be closer to the main pool too).

But if you happen to get a River View room in the northern wing of Parterre, you're just about as close as you can get to the main building apart from Alligator Bayou #14.

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Originally Posted by lbuzz52

How long do the nightly campfires last? Is it come and go as you please or is it better to be there from start to finish?

It's on for a couple of hours normally, just pop along for a bit once the evening has gone properly dark would be my advice.

Andre

Stupid_Judy · 10-02-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lbuzz52

How long do the nightly campfires last? Is it come and go as you please or is it better to be there from start to finish?
Thanks

[QUOTE=andrewilley;46324479

It's on for a couple of hours normally, just pop along for a bit once the evening has gone properly dark would be my advice.

Andre[/QUOTE]

Thanks - I was just going to ask this myself! Is this usually crowded or are most people still at the parks?

10-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#110
danicaca Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 363	ok, airfare is booked, having a little buyer's remorse, maybe we should have waited? Anyway, my real question is about the RGR's. Is is worth the extra cost to book anything but standard? I guess looking at the maps, standard would be at the back of the buildings (Oak or Parterre), garden would be middle, facing the courtyard, water would be facing the pools, and river would be the front of the buildings? Is there a map somewhere that shows which rooms are which category? Just trying to decide if we can save ourselves some money, and just hope for some pixie dust? We are a family of four, with no health issues, but we would like to be close to a bus stop and the main area for refilling mugs and the pool - as everyone else does! Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! __________________ My very first PTR! We are finally going back, and no, we are NOT driving! A May/June 2013 PTR Me 37 DH 40 DD8 DD5

10-01-2012, 07:20 PM	#111
TeamBlack Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 123	We just returned, we book standard view. We were in Oak Manor, room #9214 It was on the parking lot side, but facing the courtyard, not the parking lot. I wish I was in Partere Place though, its closer to the bridge to refill mugs in the morning. __________________ Sept 17-27 2012 POR RGR Nov 2004 POP July 2003 CBR July 1984 Feb 1972(in womb)

10-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#113
Gorechick DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,691	I would book garden view and request fountain view. That should put you in the inner courtyard of either building. I preferred the fountain and gardens of Parterre and the walk to the bridge was pretty equal to Oak. The other thing is that Parterre will be a little further from the quiet pool than Oak but not that bad of a walk. __________________ Hotel Royal Plaza July 1987 Contemporary Resort July 1989 Dixie Landings August 1996 DTD-Courtyard by Marriott August 1997 Wilderness Lodge Honeymoon August 2002 Port Orleans- French Quarter Anniversary (AND Hurricane Charly) August 2004 Port Orleans- Riverside Royal Room- 10th Anniversary and First Trip with Twins August 2012 Grand Vacation- August 2014 Me (42) DH (39) DS (7) DD (7) Just got back 8/25/12 from our first family WDW trip!

10-01-2012, 10:04 PM	#116
Gorechick DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,691	We were in the center of Parterre and it was a great location. Both Royal mansions have a pretty equal distance to the bridge unless you are on the far side of Parterre near POFQ. The map is deceiving. __________________ Hotel Royal Plaza July 1987 Contemporary Resort July 1989 Dixie Landings August 1996 DTD-Courtyard by Marriott August 1997 Wilderness Lodge Honeymoon August 2002 Port Orleans- French Quarter Anniversary (AND Hurricane Charly) August 2004 Port Orleans- Riverside Royal Room- 10th Anniversary and First Trip with Twins August 2012 Grand Vacation- August 2014 Me (42) DH (39) DS (7) DD (7) Just got back 8/25/12 from our first family WDW trip!

10-01-2012, 11:04 PM	#118
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10-01-2012, 09:06 PM	#114
skippingthrudisney Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 40	I wanted a standard view but had to go with garden as that was the cheapest available. Closest bus access is my goal but I don't want a parking lot view with my higher price so I didn't request it. I'm tempted to request a room closest to the bridge as that got someone (I know not to expect the same) a river view. Are there exits on all sides of the manor buildings? I'm trying to think of shortcuts!

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