Moderate resorts. Where would you stay? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mommy2jack · 10-04-2012, 12:33 PM

Hello all!

We are tentively planning a Disney trip for May 2013. We are not new to Disney but have always stayed off site (except for 2004 we stayed at the POLY for our honeymoon). We are considering staying at a moderate resort this time around. I'm leaning towards the Caribbean Beach Resort and my husband is leaning towards Port Orleans Riverside. Just wondering which one everyone else would pick and the reasons why you would pick one over the other.

Thanks!

Chaoticsweetness · 10-04-2012, 12:36 PM

I am biased. I loved the mansions at POR it was beautiful there & not as spread out as CBR.

Valgoof · 10-04-2012, 12:39 PM

I voted for CSR since that's where we are staying for our first time onsite. It looks so pretty and peaceful.

Missytara · 10-04-2012, 12:43 PM

I am also biased; I love POR.

With young children, you may want to do POFQ; easier with the buses, smaller more compact resort, etc.

But POR will suit you as well. So many wonderful things for young ones to see and do.

We had a 5 year old and a 14 month old last year and they loved, loved, loved it.

jakeybake · 10-04-2012, 01:13 PM

I voted for POR

I have the same decision to make for my solo conference trip in December. What sold me on POR is the lounge, the much better food court, Boatwrights (much better than Shutters IMHO) and most of all, the boat ride to Downtown Disney.

Last time I was at CB I felt a little "trapped" when I was there. Like I was either in the room or the food court. At least at POR you can hang out in the lounge for a drink or take a nice, slow boat trip to Downtown Disney to stroll around.

My .2 cents!

J

klitteral2009 · 10-04-2012, 01:23 PM

We are taking our family trip in late January and were initially considering POFQ...but i think we've decided to go with the value AoA suite for more room and because the kids would enjoy the theming better than what they have at POFQ. It's a little more money, actually, which was a little shocking to me but in the end i think it will work best for our family of 5. But if you aren't concerned with having room to really spread out or have a smaller family, I think I'd stay at POFQ because I've heard so many wonderful things about how small it is and easy to navigate. Also basically getting two resorts in one seeing as how you share ammenities with POR.

This is just from observation on the boards, not experience

elaw · 10-04-2012, 01:33 PM

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DizDaD7 · 10-04-2012, 01:43 PM

My vote goes out for C S R. To me its hands down the best moderate resort out there. We consider it a deluxe lite. But if you have it narrowed down to the other 2 resorts I would definitely choose Port Orleans Riverside. it's our second favorite moderate. From the food court to the pool to the downtown Disney boat ride. And newly renovated rooms.

boscov · 10-04-2012, 03:54 PM

LOVE POR....that is all

dansdad · 10-04-2012, 04:03 PM

My vote went to CBR. With the ages of your kids, the kiddie splash area would be awesome. We love the relaxed laid back atmosphere at CBR. It is such a nice change of pace from the craziness of the parks. It's our favorite Moderate.

twinboysmom · 10-04-2012, 07:34 PM

I have two year old twin boys. We LOVED cbr. I had very low expectations and I was more than pleased. Our boys loved the pool and kids water play area. The kids area is gated and is only for the 48 inch and under crowd. There are lots of you tube videos showing it if you'd like a look. My boys loved it so much that we returned to the pool to pool hop (legally we are DVC members and were staying on points) when we stayed at another resort last month.

The moderate I would not recommend is CSR. I loved this resort and loved the food options but to me it was the least young child friendly. The pool is geared towards older kids and the kids play area was pitiful.

mickeymedic · 10-04-2012, 08:15 PM

DH and I have stayed at both - and our absolute favorite resort is POR. Besides atmosphere, the other thing you will want to consider is bed size. CBR still has Full sized beds. All the other moderate resorts have queen beds.

shell8558 · 10-04-2012, 08:23 PM

We have stayed at both and we Love POR!!! Especially the mansions!! You just cant beat the beautiful grounds, boat to DD, food court, and wonderful pool area. But I am biased, I'm a Louisiana girl and this resort brings out the great feeling of the south!

lilouisianagal · 10-04-2012, 09:48 PM

Honestly, I think you will be happy with any selections. CBR is very pretty (beaches!!) and has a great feel, but it is very spread out. This is my mom's favorite resort, so I stayed at CBR lots as a kid. POFQ is wonderfully decorated and much more compact (and I like the pool there!). It's like a clean version of New Orleans! POR is beautiful all around and has a great main area (food, etc).

I'm on the flip side from PP--I'm leaving Louisiana, I don't want to go stay there! So that knocks out 3 mod resorts for DH and me.

We're hoping to stay at CSR next trip so I can't say one way or the other on it, but I doubt you would be disappointed with any of them!

freemanms · 10-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Well, I will go with the third option: "Port Orleans Resort - Riverside"

View Poll Results: Which Moderate Resort?
Caribbean Beach Resort	14	14.89%
Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter	19	20.21%
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside	39	41.49%
Coronado Springs Resort	22	23.40%
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10-04-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
mommy2jack Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 301	Moderate resorts. Where would you stay? Hello all! We are tentively planning a Disney trip for May 2013. We are not new to Disney but have always stayed off site (except for 2004 we stayed at the POLY for our honeymoon). We are considering staying at a moderate resort this time around. I'm leaning towards the Caribbean Beach Resort and my husband is leaning towards Port Orleans Riverside. Just wondering which one everyone else would pick and the reasons why you would pick one over the other. Thanks! __________________ Me , DH , DS (4) , DD (2)

10-04-2012, 12:36 PM	#2
Chaoticsweetness Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 359	I am biased. I loved the mansions at POR it was beautiful there & not as spread out as CBR. __________________ It's just another day in paradise.

10-04-2012, 12:39 PM	#3
Valgoof DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: O-H-I-O Posts: 1,864	I voted for CSR since that's where we are staying for our first time onsite. It looks so pretty and peaceful. __________________ Me DH 3 trips as a kid/teen-Offsite Dec 2011-Offsite Dec 2012-Pop Century Dec 2014-POFQ or CR or WL

10-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,330	I am also biased; I love POR. With young children, you may want to do POFQ; easier with the buses, smaller more compact resort, etc. But POR will suit you as well. So many wonderful things for young ones to see and do. We had a 5 year old and a 14 month old last year and they loved, loved, loved it. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

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10-04-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
jakeybake DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 863	I voted for POR I have the same decision to make for my solo conference trip in December. What sold me on POR is the lounge, the much better food court, Boatwrights (much better than Shutters IMHO) and most of all, the boat ride to Downtown Disney. Last time I was at CB I felt a little "trapped" when I was there. Like I was either in the room or the food court. At least at POR you can hang out in the lounge for a drink or take a nice, slow boat trip to Downtown Disney to stroll around. My .2 cents! J

10-04-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
klitteral2009 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 109	We are taking our family trip in late January and were initially considering POFQ...but i think we've decided to go with the value AoA suite for more room and because the kids would enjoy the theming better than what they have at POFQ. It's a little more money, actually, which was a little shocking to me but in the end i think it will work best for our family of 5. But if you aren't concerned with having room to really spread out or have a smaller family, I think I'd stay at POFQ because I've heard so many wonderful things about how small it is and easy to navigate. Also basically getting two resorts in one seeing as how you share ammenities with POR. This is just from observation on the boards, not experience __________________

10-04-2012, 01:33 PM	#7
elaw DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,216	Click here for a previous poll on this topic Note:- Not trying to hijack this thread ... just trying to be helpful __________________ Last edited by elaw; 10-04-2012 at 01:45 PM.

10-04-2012, 01:43 PM	#8
DizDaD7 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern ,New Jersey Posts: 1,408	My vote goes out for C S R. To me its hands down the best moderate resort out there. We consider it a deluxe lite. But if you have it narrowed down to the other 2 resorts I would definitely choose Port Orleans Riverside. it's our second favorite moderate. From the food court to the pool to the downtown Disney boat ride. And newly renovated rooms. __________________ DW DS9 DD9 1997- Buenavista Hotel/Spa--HoneyMoon--WDW 25thB-day 2000- Allstar Music---Milennium Year!! 2003- Allstar Movies 2006- Off Site/ House 2007- PoP Century 2008- PoP Century 2010- Coronado Springs--->Oct.29-Nov7. 2011- Port Orleans Riverside-->Nov3-Nov11 2012- Boardwalk Villas--->Aug. 21-Sep.1 2013- AKV Jambo/BLT--->Apr5-Apr13.

10-04-2012, 03:54 PM	#9
boscov Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 224	LOVE POR....that is all __________________ 11 times between 1985-2001 April 11- Port Orleans Riverside, 1st trip for my DD December 13 - Port Orleans Riverside. 1st trip for my OTHER DD

10-04-2012, 04:03 PM	#10
dansdad DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 2,115	My vote went to CBR. With the ages of your kids, the kiddie splash area would be awesome. We love the relaxed laid back atmosphere at CBR. It is such a nice change of pace from the craziness of the parks. It's our favorite Moderate. __________________ ME DW DS11

10-04-2012, 07:34 PM	#11
twinboysmom DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,860	I have two year old twin boys. We LOVED cbr. I had very low expectations and I was more than pleased. Our boys loved the pool and kids water play area. The kids area is gated and is only for the 48 inch and under crowd. There are lots of you tube videos showing it if you'd like a look. My boys loved it so much that we returned to the pool to pool hop (legally we are DVC members and were staying on points) when we stayed at another resort last month. The moderate I would not recommend is CSR. I loved this resort and loved the food options but to me it was the least young child friendly. The pool is geared towards older kids and the kids play area was pitiful. __________________ Me , DH , DS 3 , and DS 3

10-04-2012, 08:15 PM	#12
mickeymedic Loves Off Kilter What's in the spoon? Just watch out for the ducks if you're eating outside Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,644	DH and I have stayed at both - and our absolute favorite resort is POR. Besides atmosphere, the other thing you will want to consider is bed size. CBR still has Full sized beds. All the other moderate resorts have queen beds. __________________ Anxiously awaiting our next visit to the happiest place on earth...Next stop: Disney Fantasy 12/2013 Art of Animation 2013 (Marathon Weekend with my parents) Disney Magic 2012 (with my Mom) Disneyland Hotel 2012 (with my Mousekepeeps) Disney Dream 2011 - B2B (10-year anniversary) Port Orleans Riverside 2009 (with my parents and my sister's family) Port Orleans Riverside 2009 (with the inlaws) Port Orleans Riverside 2008 (just the two of us) Port Orleans Riverside 2007 (with friends) Disney Magic 2006 (5-year anniversary) Port Orleans Riverside 2006 (Valentine's Day in The World) Pop Centrury 2005 (took both sets of parents) Grand Floridian 2003 (2-year Anniversary) Caribbean Beach 2001 (Honeymoon) and Off site 1999, 1994, twice in the '80's

10-04-2012, 08:23 PM	#13
shell8558 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lake Charles, La Posts: 640	We have stayed at both and we Love POR!!! Especially the mansions!! You just cant beat the beautiful grounds, boat to DD, food court, and wonderful pool area. But I am biased, I'm a Louisiana girl and this resort brings out the great feeling of the south! __________________ 1994 WL * 2007 ASMo * 2008 ASMo* 2009 POR * 2010 CBR * 2011 POR * 2012 Wyndham Bonnet Creek * 2013 ASSp *

10-04-2012, 09:48 PM	#14
lilouisianagal Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LSU Posts: 376	Honestly, I think you will be happy with any selections. CBR is very pretty (beaches!!) and has a great feel, but it is very spread out. This is my mom's favorite resort, so I stayed at CBR lots as a kid. POFQ is wonderfully decorated and much more compact (and I like the pool there!). It's like a clean version of New Orleans! POR is beautiful all around and has a great main area (food, etc). I'm on the flip side from PP--I'm leaving Louisiana, I don't want to go stay there! So that knocks out 3 mod resorts for DH and me. We're hoping to stay at CSR next trip so I can't say one way or the other on it, but I doubt you would be disappointed with any of them! __________________ Claire DisneyLand Hotel 1988 Carribean Beach 1992, 1995, 2006, 2007 , 2009 Dixie Landings 1997, 1999Port Orleans 2002 Off Site: MissionAir 2004 Disney Cruise Line (Honeymoon on the Wonder): May 24-28, 2009 Pop Century 2011 Disney Cruise Line: May 27- June 1, 2012 Coronado Springs Resort 2013

10-05-2012, 09:47 AM	#15
freemanms Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	Well, I will go with the third option: "Port Orleans Resort - Riverside" __________________ https://www.rx247.net/viagra.html

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