Your Fav Modest Resort? - The DIS Discussion Forums

BunsonHoneyDew · 12-07-2012, 04:38 PM

We have been staying at the Disney Caribbean the last 2 times we have been in FL, but I think it's time for a change. But my husband loves the atmosphere, and he loves walking the grounds, but I am looking for another modest resort.. Does anyone have any awesome suggestions?

TheoDawg · 12-07-2012, 05:44 PM

Port Orleans French Quarter

It is a smallest moderate resort with nice walking paths, a fun pool and a short walk to the bus stops/check in.

All the other mod resorts are so large they have 4 or more bus stops and a walk back to the restaurant can take 10+ minutes.

courtney881 · 12-07-2012, 08:42 PM

I'd say Port Orleans Riverside. We were there in October and fell in love!! It is absolutely gorgeous and since your husband likes strolling grounds...even better!! It has a wonderful and spacious food court with great options!! The Build-Your-Own-Pasta is Ah-mazing! There's also the boat to DTD which is a plus! I can't even begin to tell you how relaxing it is!! I found myself just sitting on a bench or rocking chair and watching people. The pools are great also! Old Man's Island is always hopping and the quiet pools are so peaceful!! Obviously I loved it

I highly recommend Riverside!!!

DoctorWhoGirl · 12-07-2012, 09:14 PM

I love the small resort feeling at Port Orleans French Quarter, and having the boat to DTD is a wonderful alternative to the buses. We stayed in building 7 and it still only took a few minutes to walk to the bus stop or to the food court to fill our mugs. It was also only a short walk over to Port Orleans Riverside, and you can use their pools as well.

codfishy · 12-07-2012, 09:33 PM

We prefer Coronado Springs. Beautiful grounds. Maybe the best pool (other than Stormalong) on Disney property. Outstanding bus service, no sharing with any other resort. It is a large resort so the walking path around the lake is almost a mile. If you have a refillable mug, it may be empty by the time you make it back to your room!

buzznina · 12-07-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BunsonHoneyDew

We have been staying at the Disney Caribbean the last 2 times we have been in FL, but I think it's time for a change. But my husband loves the atmosphere, and he loves walking the grounds, but I am looking for another modest resort.. Does anyone have any awesome suggestions?

If your husband is like me and does not need everything within a couple of feet from the room, then I would suggest POR. I like getting up early and taking a nice stroll around this wonderfully themed resort. You have a river, bridges, a manson section and a bayou section, just a great walking resort. If you want to be close to the main bldg, they do offer a preferred section, but we never have. Go to the POR site and view some of the pictures. They have a boat to DTD, you can rent surrey bikes or boats, they have a funny entertainer in Yeehaa Bob and if you like you can rent a carriage ride.

WorldWacky · 12-07-2012, 10:06 PM

Another POR fan here. We've only stayed at POR because we have a family of five, but we absolutely love it!

The kids loved the slide at the pool and the resort is just beautiful. Like others said, the paths are nice to take a stroll on, there are Surrey bikes, fishing and like French Quarter, you can take a boat to DTD. Staying at either resort will give you access to both pools. I too, would suggest visiting portorleans.org.

disneyworld1977 · 12-07-2012, 10:08 PM

POR or Coronado. I like them both.

wdwagain518 · 12-08-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by disneyworld1977

POR or Coronado. I like them both.

this. We've stayed at both POR and CS in the past year and loved them both. POR is my favorite, though. Beautiful landscaping, great theme, and they have Magic Cookie Bars at the bakery in Riverside Mill--everyone should try them at least once!

Dallas_Lady · 12-08-2012, 10:10 AM

I've stayed at POR, CSR anbd CBR. It's really hard to choose! I liked the bus service at CSR the best, we like the zero entry pool ay CBR for our smaller kids and the overall look and feel (plus the boat to DTD) of POR. honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the mods. They are our favorites.

owynn · 12-09-2012, 08:01 AM

I've stayed at POFQ and CSR recently. If you like the layout of the CBR then you'll probably love the Coronado. Personally, I prefer a smaller report and feel in love with the French Quarter. One note on the CSR, there are a lot of conventions that happen there so you'll see more people running to and fro and I found the main areas to be quite crowded and loud. It was a nice resort and someday I may give it another shot, but if it were between the CSR and POR, I'd go for Riverside.

DisneyRunnerChick · 12-09-2012, 08:34 AM

If he likes the atmosphere at CBR, I think he'd enjoy CSR. It gorgeous and has a similar laid-back feel (yay for hammocks!) I love it at night, and though it's big, it doesn't feel crowded. You can always opt for a preferred room to make sure the walk to the gift shop isn't that bad- though our walk at CBR felt much longer! POR is nice since the updates, but I love CSR. :-)

DisneyRunnerChick · 12-09-2012, 08:42 AM

If he likes the atmosphere at CBR, I think he'd enjoy CSR. It gorgeous and has a similar laid-back feel (yay for hammocks!) I love it at night, and though it's big, it doesn't feel crowded. You can always opt for a preferred room to make sure the walk to the gift shop isn't that bad- though our walk at CBR felt much longer! POR is nice since the updates, but I love CSR. :-)

chateau · 12-09-2012, 08:44 AM

Modest or moderate? You made me laugh first thing in the morning!

12-07-2012, 04:38 PM	#1
BunsonHoneyDew Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 24	Your Fav Modest Resort? We have been staying at the Disney Caribbean the last 2 times we have been in FL, but I think it's time for a change. But my husband loves the atmosphere, and he loves walking the grounds, but I am looking for another modest resort.. Does anyone have any awesome suggestions? __________________ Mom to DS Autistic Ball Of Fun Our Princess DD I am a wife to a husband that loves our Disney Trips First Disney TRIP 2006 Marriott; 2010 Swan & Dolphin;2011 CBR, 2012 CBR 09.08.2013 Port Orleans-Riverside

12-07-2012, 05:44 PM	#2
TheoDawg Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 105	Port Orleans French Quarter It is a smallest moderate resort with nice walking paths, a fun pool and a short walk to the bus stops/check in. All the other mod resorts are so large they have 4 or more bus stops and a walk back to the restaurant can take 10+ minutes. __________________ WDW Trips 1st Trip-Mar 2005-Off Site 2nd Trip-Mar 2006-POP 3rd Trip-Apr 2007-Off Site 4th Trip-Nov 2007-Marriott Grande Vista-SOLO 5th Trip-Feb 2008-OKW 6th Trip-Mar 2009-POFC 7th Trip-Nov 2010-POR/Marriott Grande Vista/POP-Family 8th Trip-Apr 2011-POP 9th Trip-Sept 2011-Sheraton Vistana-Family 10th Trip-March 2013-Vacation Village @ Parkway

12-07-2012, 08:42 PM	#3
courtney881 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 134	I'd say Port Orleans Riverside. We were there in October and fell in love!! It is absolutely gorgeous and since your husband likes strolling grounds...even better!! It has a wonderful and spacious food court with great options!! The Build-Your-Own-Pasta is Ah-mazing! There's also the boat to DTD which is a plus! I can't even begin to tell you how relaxing it is!! I found myself just sitting on a bench or rocking chair and watching people. The pools are great also! Old Man's Island is always hopping and the quiet pools are so peaceful!! Obviously I loved it I highly recommend Riverside!!! __________________ Me Off Site (1972 & 1973), Old Key West (Dec. 2009) 40th Birthday!, Beach Club Villas (March 2011) Spring Break, Animal Kingdom Villas (Oct. 2011) Fall Break, Port Orleans Riverside -Royal Room (Oct. 2012) Fall Break, Boardwalk Grand Villa (Jan. 2013) New Year's

12-07-2012, 09:14 PM	#4
DoctorWhoGirl Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SC Posts: 47	I love the small resort feeling at Port Orleans French Quarter, and having the boat to DTD is a wonderful alternative to the buses. We stayed in building 7 and it still only took a few minutes to walk to the bus stop or to the food court to fill our mugs. It was also only a short walk over to Port Orleans Riverside, and you can use their pools as well. __________________ Me DH DS (7) DS (5) Past Disney vacation: Nov 2012 - POFQ

12-07-2012, 10:08 PM	#8
disneyworld1977 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 988 miles away from WDW (TOO FAR!) Posts: 287	POR or Coronado. I like them both. __________________ DL Offsite - 2000, 2003, 2005, 2011, SEPT 2013!! *WDW* Offsite - 80's , 90's POP CENTURY - 2004, 2009 CORONADO SPRINGS - 2008 PORT ORLEANS (Riverside) - 2011 ALL STAR MOVIES - 2012 ME DW The rest of the family that may be going to DL

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12-07-2012, 09:33 PM	#5
codfishy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15	We prefer Coronado Springs. Beautiful grounds. Maybe the best pool (other than Stormalong) on Disney property. Outstanding bus service, no sharing with any other resort. It is a large resort so the walking path around the lake is almost a mile. If you have a refillable mug, it may be empty by the time you make it back to your room!

12-07-2012, 10:06 PM	#7
WorldWacky DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 522	Another POR fan here. We've only stayed at POR because we have a family of five, but we absolutely love it! The kids loved the slide at the pool and the resort is just beautiful. Like others said, the paths are nice to take a stroll on, there are Surrey bikes, fishing and like French Quarter, you can take a boat to DTD. Staying at either resort will give you access to both pools. I too, would suggest visiting portorleans.org.

12-08-2012, 10:10 AM	#10
Dallas_Lady I only work for the vacation money Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,840	I've stayed at POR, CSR anbd CBR. It's really hard to choose! I liked the bus service at CSR the best, we like the zero entry pool ay CBR for our smaller kids and the overall look and feel (plus the boat to DTD) of POR. honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the mods. They are our favorites. __________________ DCL- June 2012 WDW- June 2014, June 2011, Nov 2009, Sept 2007, June 2004, Sept 2002, June 1997 DL- April 1998

12-09-2012, 08:01 AM	#11
owynn Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10	I've stayed at POFQ and CSR recently. If you like the layout of the CBR then you'll probably love the Coronado. Personally, I prefer a smaller report and feel in love with the French Quarter. One note on the CSR, there are a lot of conventions that happen there so you'll see more people running to and fro and I found the main areas to be quite crowded and loud. It was a nice resort and someday I may give it another shot, but if it were between the CSR and POR, I'd go for Riverside. __________________ Upcoming Trips: A Magical Honeymoon at Animal Kingdom Villas - October 30 to November 9, 2013 Past Trips to Walt Disney World: Port Orleans French Quarter - October 2012, Coronado Springs Resort - June 2012, Yacht Club Resort - July 2009, All Star Sports - October 1998, Dixie Landing - April 1996, Contemporary - May 1977

12-09-2012, 08:34 AM	#12
DisneyRunnerChick Princess of the Sneakers Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 112	If he likes the atmosphere at CBR, I think he'd enjoy CSR. It gorgeous and has a similar laid-back feel (yay for hammocks!) I love it at night, and though it's big, it doesn't feel crowded. You can always opt for a preferred room to make sure the walk to the gift shop isn't that bad- though our walk at CBR felt much longer! POR is nice since the updates, but I love CSR. :-) __________________ http://disneyrunnerchick.blogspot.com/ Me-; DFi-; DS-; DD- Walt Disney World Half Marathon 2011, 2012; Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2011; Princess Half Marathon 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge 2012; ToT 2012; Wine and Dine Half 2012 Off property 2003; Off property 2004; PC March 2006; POR September 2010; ALSS January 2011; CS March 2011; POR October 2011; YC/PC January 2012; ALSS February 2012; AKL May 2012; POR September 2012; CB September 2012; AoA/ALSMusic November 2012; CSR January 2013

12-09-2012, 08:42 AM	#13
DisneyRunnerChick Princess of the Sneakers Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 112	If he likes the atmosphere at CBR, I think he'd enjoy CSR. It gorgeous and has a similar laid-back feel (yay for hammocks!) I love it at night, and though it's big, it doesn't feel crowded. You can always opt for a preferred room to make sure the walk to the gift shop isn't that bad- though our walk at CBR felt much longer! POR is nice since the updates, but I love CSR. :-) __________________ http://disneyrunnerchick.blogspot.com/ Me-; DFi-; DS-; DD- Walt Disney World Half Marathon 2011, 2012; Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2011; Princess Half Marathon 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge 2012; ToT 2012; Wine and Dine Half 2012 Off property 2003; Off property 2004; PC March 2006; POR September 2010; ALSS January 2011; CS March 2011; POR October 2011; YC/PC January 2012; ALSS February 2012; AKL May 2012; POR September 2012; CB September 2012; AoA/ALSMusic November 2012; CSR January 2013

12-09-2012, 08:44 AM	#14
chateau DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 638	Modest or moderate? You made me laugh first thing in the morning!

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