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Elwood P. Dowd · 11-04-2012, 09:12 PM

So I'm going to do a solo trip in a couple weeks, and I'm having a VERY hard time choosing a resort (and I'm an indecisive person anyway). So I thought maybe you guys could help. I've narrowed in down to 3: CBR, POR, and Pop. I've stayed at POR quite a few times, and it's one of my favorites (and that includes Deluxe resorts). The other two are unexplored territory...

So, instead of the usual "help me decide which resort," and having posts listing reasons to choose a specific resort, I was hoping people would list things you DON'T like about one of the three listed (not necessarily using price as a reason). Please keep in mind it's just me going, so things like activities for kids don't apply. Thanks in advance-- I can't wait to make a final decision!

Itinkso · 11-04-2012, 10:56 PM

I have stayed in all three. The one thing that i did not like about Pop was the uncomfortable mattress - it was very noticeable because I had just gotten off of the Fantasy.

Shelly F - Ohio · 11-04-2012, 11:04 PM

At the Pop you will have to use your room towel at the pool because the do not provide towels at the pool. The towels at the Pop are thin and scratchy as is the toliet paper. The Pop tends to have A LOT of kids and is a noisier resort during the day.

CBR is one of my favorites. Much more relaxing than the Pops.

Plus the buses at the Pop tend to be crowded.

Itinkso · 11-04-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelly F - Ohio

At the Pop you will have to use your room towel at the pool because the do not provide towels at the pool. The towels at the Pop are thin and scratchy as is the toliet paper. The Pop tends to have A LOT of kids and is a noisier resort during the day.

I agree with Shelly's Pop list and want to add that from the Lobby, you have to walk through the shop to get to the Food Court.

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nurse.darcy · 11-05-2012, 02:41 AM

Pop - full of kids, loud, can hear everything going on at each pool, beds uncomfortable.

POR - I love this resort. Would choose to stay here just because. Main pool area does not get as crowded as the other two. Big resort though.

CBR - Just stayed here for the first time a few weeks ago. It was quiet and lovely. It really did surprise me how much I enjoyed it. The main pool area can get really crowded though. Big resort. . .lots of walking.

kwdw · 11-05-2012, 12:58 PM

I personally want to try CBR - so that's what I would vote for! Two mods and one value. I've stayed at all three level - value/mod/deluxe - and there's a difference there. I'm glad I did stay at a value one time - and I will likely do that again for a quick solo trip in the next year - but I did miss the coffee maker and sit down dining option.

Elwood P. Dowd · 11-05-2012, 10:23 PM

Thank you SO MUCH for the advice! Right now I'm leaning toward CBR-- Nurse Darcy's opinion of POR sounds like mine, and she liked CBR, so that helps. And thanks to you guys, I'm pretty much ruling out Pop at this point. Anyone else? Thanks again!!!

DisneyFreak06 · 11-12-2012, 11:17 AM

You've already been to POR! Stay somewhere new. (Of course, I'm one of those people who want to try to stay at as many resorts as possible.)

Peonyfan · 11-12-2012, 01:37 PM

Pop's great for very short, cheap trips but it is A LOT noisier than the others. I usually stay at POFQ but am trying out CSR this time on the recommendation of two of the attorneys I work with.

Elwood P. Dowd · 11-13-2012, 10:49 PM

DisneyFreak06-- I'm that way too, to some extent. I've stayed at one Value-- All Star Music in the Broadway section, and liked it. Otherwise, it's always been moderate or deluxe. But I really need a short vacation, so I don't want to risk picking a resort that isn't great (even though I'll be in the parks A LOT).

Peonyfan-- see, that's what I don't want! I don't want noisy/overwhelming. I was thinking of asking for a top floor, quieter area. Is there any such thing? The Broadway section of ASMu was fine for me...

collegeprogram01 · 11-14-2012, 07:45 AM

CBR is a great resort but huge! If you go there I would highly suggest getting a preferred room. It will make life alot easier! POL Is a great resort with great theming with direct access to DTD by boat where CBR only offeres busses but is a stones throw away from the studios...I cant say anything for POP by a friend of mine is there now for 2 weeks and he returns there every year and loves it as well.

all rooms look the same when your eyes are closed fast asleep!

I am going through the same thing as well between CBR or renting DVC points for WL for the same price for next december. Dont know what to do and have until around the middle of January to decide!

ludari · 11-14-2012, 08:41 AM

I usually stay at deluxe resorts and only once did I stay at Pop and I was not completely happy. Yeah the price was great to be on property and the bus service was exceptional but just the amount of people and kids playing in the field areas between the buildings and at pool can be extremely overwhelming. I also didn't care for the dining at Pop.

Peonyfan · 11-14-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Elwood P. Dowd

Peonyfan-- see, that's what I don't want! I don't want noisy/overwhelming. I was thinking of asking for a top floor, quieter area. Is there any such thing? The Broadway section of ASMu was fine for me...

I think the rooms facing the lake on the top levels aren't bad. The walls are a bit thin (I heard friends snoring in the room next to me). If you are just going for a quickie, and have stayed at a value before, I don't think it will be a big deal.

Elwood P. Dowd · 11-14-2012, 10:44 PM

Thanks everyone! I really do appreciate all the responses. After lots of reading and considering (I re-posted this in the resort thread), I think Pop is the winner. When I looked at the park hours I realized I would barely be at the hotel. I won't be using the pool or food court, and I will have my car (although I take buses a lot while there). Like collegeprogram01 said-- all rooms look the same when your eyes are closed fast asleep! Having a hard time justifying spending $200 more when I won't be there much.

And hey, if I hate it, I'll move to POR.

dtstampz · 11-14-2012, 11:14 PM

Please let us know how the Pop works out for you. (I'm also on the fence about Pop vs.
a Moderate for a future solo trip.) And have a great time!

11-04-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
Elwood P. Dowd Disboards Padawan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Talk Me OUT of a Resort So I'm going to do a solo trip in a couple weeks, and I'm having a VERY hard time choosing a resort (and I'm an indecisive person anyway). So I thought maybe you guys could help. I've narrowed in down to 3: CBR, POR, and Pop. I've stayed at POR quite a few times, and it's one of my favorites (and that includes Deluxe resorts). The other two are unexplored territory... So, instead of the usual "help me decide which resort," and having posts listing reasons to choose a specific resort, I was hoping people would list things you DON'T like about one of the three listed (not necessarily using price as a reason). Please keep in mind it's just me going, so things like activities for kids don't apply. Thanks in advance-- I can't wait to make a final decision!

11-04-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
Itinkso DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,166	I have stayed in all three. The one thing that i did not like about Pop was the uncomfortable mattress - it was very noticeable because I had just gotten off of the Fantasy. __________________ WDW 1/13 - AKL; 10/12 - Pop; 4/12 - Off-site; 11/10 - BWI CL; 8/10 - POR; 7/09 - POFQ; 4/04 - ASMo; 2/97 - CBR ~ DLP 7/2012 ~ DLR - Mother Ship ~ August 6, 2005 - Magical Cruise of the Mexican Riviera ~ Sept. 29, 2012 Fantasy Western Caribbean

11-04-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
Shelly F - Ohio Disney Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Erie Shore Line in Ohio Posts: 4,686	At the Pop you will have to use your room towel at the pool because the do not provide towels at the pool. The towels at the Pop are thin and scratchy as is the toliet paper. The Pop tends to have A LOT of kids and is a noisier resort during the day. CBR is one of my favorites. Much more relaxing than the Pops. Plus the buses at the Pop tend to be crowded. __________________ Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors. CBR - 2004 & Joined DVC 2004, DCL 4 night- 2005, SSR - Feb 2005, 06, & 09, Oct 08, May 2011, Oct 12, Feb 13..... CSR 07,... AKV Sept 2008,2012,2013... VWL Feb 2009, 2010, 2012 ... OKW Sept 2009, Feb2012...BCV 2013

11-05-2012, 02:41 AM	#5
nurse.darcy DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,742	Pop - full of kids, loud, can hear everything going on at each pool, beds uncomfortable. POR - I love this resort. Would choose to stay here just because. Main pool area does not get as crowded as the other two. Big resort though. CBR - Just stayed here for the first time a few weeks ago. It was quiet and lovely. It really did surprise me how much I enjoyed it. The main pool area can get really crowded though. Big resort. . .lots of walking. __________________ 8/2007 - ASMu, 5/2008 - Pop, 8/2008 - POR & BWI, 9/2008 - POFQ, 12/2008 - Offsite, 3/2009 POR, 5/2009 - Pop, 7/2009 AKL. 10/2009 AKV and SSR, 1/2010 Grand California Villas, 2/2010 BLT, 5/2010 BWV, 7/2010 Pop

11-05-2012, 12:58 PM	#6
kwdw Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 434	I personally want to try CBR - so that's what I would vote for! Two mods and one value. I've stayed at all three level - value/mod/deluxe - and there's a difference there. I'm glad I did stay at a value one time - and I will likely do that again for a quick solo trip in the next year - but I did miss the coffee maker and sit down dining option. __________________ And the next trip will be???

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11-05-2012, 10:23 PM	#7
Elwood P. Dowd Disboards Padawan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Thank you SO MUCH for the advice! Right now I'm leaning toward CBR-- Nurse Darcy's opinion of POR sounds like mine, and she liked CBR, so that helps. And thanks to you guys, I'm pretty much ruling out Pop at this point. Anyone else? Thanks again!!!

11-12-2012, 11:17 AM	#8
DisneyFreak06 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 2,492	You've already been to POR! Stay somewhere new. (Of course, I'm one of those people who want to try to stay at as many resorts as possible.) __________________ Pop Century (06) Pop Century (07) POFQ (09) All Star Music (09)All Star Movies andGrand Floridian(10) DL HoJo Anaheim (12)Port Orleans Riverside (12) My Trip Reports: The trip to make up for the cold (WDW, July 2012) I'm never staying home for March Break again (Disneyland, March 2012)You little sneak, a TR with lies and pictures (WDW, July/Aug 2010)

11-12-2012, 01:37 PM	#9
Peonyfan Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 14	Pop's great for very short, cheap trips but it is A LOT noisier than the others. I usually stay at POFQ but am trying out CSR this time on the recommendation of two of the attorneys I work with.

11-13-2012, 10:49 PM	#10
Elwood P. Dowd Disboards Padawan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17	DisneyFreak06-- I'm that way too, to some extent. I've stayed at one Value-- All Star Music in the Broadway section, and liked it. Otherwise, it's always been moderate or deluxe. But I really need a short vacation, so I don't want to risk picking a resort that isn't great (even though I'll be in the parks A LOT). Peonyfan-- see, that's what I don't want! I don't want noisy/overwhelming. I was thinking of asking for a top floor, quieter area. Is there any such thing? The Broadway section of ASMu was fine for me...

11-14-2012, 07:45 AM	#11
collegeprogram01 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cape May, NJ Posts: 193	CBR is a great resort but huge! If you go there I would highly suggest getting a preferred room. It will make life alot easier! POL Is a great resort with great theming with direct access to DTD by boat where CBR only offeres busses but is a stones throw away from the studios...I cant say anything for POP by a friend of mine is there now for 2 weeks and he returns there every year and loves it as well. all rooms look the same when your eyes are closed fast asleep! I am going through the same thing as well between CBR or renting DVC points for WL for the same price for next december. Dont know what to do and have until around the middle of January to decide! __________________ I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse. - Walt Disney

11-14-2012, 08:41 AM	#12
ludari DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,468	I usually stay at deluxe resorts and only once did I stay at Pop and I was not completely happy. Yeah the price was great to be on property and the bus service was exceptional but just the amount of people and kids playing in the field areas between the buildings and at pool can be extremely overwhelming. I also didn't care for the dining at Pop. __________________ Premier Annual Pass Holder. DVC Member - March 2011 DLR - Too many times to count; Tokyo Disneyland-Aug 1986; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2010; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-Jan 2011; DCL Wonder Mexican Rivera Cruise-Jan 2011; Princess Half Marathon-Feb 2011; DLR Half Marathon & 5K-Sept 2011; DCL Wonder Repositioning Cruise-Sept 2011; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Oct 2011; WDW Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Princess Half Marathon & 5K-Feb 2012; DCL Fantasy Maiden Cruise-Mar 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge-May 2012; DLR Half Marathon-Sept 2012; Disney/Pixar Wonder Cruise-Sept 2012; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler and 5K-Sept 2012; Wine&Dine Half Marathon & 5K-Nov 2012; Goofy Challenge & 5K-Jan 2013; DLR Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2013; Disney Aulani Resort-May 2013; Dumbo Double Dare-Sept 2013; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler-Oct 2013; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Nov 2013; Dopey Challenge-Jan 2014; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-May 2014; DCL Wonder Reposition Cruise-May 2014; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2014

11-14-2012, 10:44 PM	#14
Elwood P. Dowd Disboards Padawan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Thanks everyone! I really do appreciate all the responses. After lots of reading and considering (I re-posted this in the resort thread), I think Pop is the winner. When I looked at the park hours I realized I would barely be at the hotel. I won't be using the pool or food court, and I will have my car (although I take buses a lot while there). Like collegeprogram01 said-- all rooms look the same when your eyes are closed fast asleep! Having a hard time justifying spending $200 more when I won't be there much. And hey, if I hate it, I'll move to POR. __________________ In this world you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.

11-14-2012, 11:14 PM	#15
dtstampz Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 434	Please let us know how the Pop works out for you. (I'm also on the fence about Pop vs. a Moderate for a future solo trip.) And have a great time! __________________ Debra--Dreaming of Disney! CR-May 1997 CSR-Sept 2010 CSR-May 2011 Sports/CSR-Sept. 2011 ASMo/CSR/Poly-Nov/Dec 2011 May 2012 - Pop/CSR/Polynesian Sept 2012-AKL/CSR Jan/Feb-2013 Pop Century/CSR May 2013 Pop/POR RGR/CSR

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