Debating about switching resorts - The DIS Discussion Forums

MaryJPixie · 01-19-2013, 01:16 PM

So my mother who is 79 and can be extremely difficult

will be joining us (me

Dh

and dd8

and dd3

) for a WDW trip. We are meeting other family down there, that is why she is joining us. So my question is would you do an AOA Nemo suite or 2 Port Orleans Riverside rooms (she would have a room to herself).......they are pretty much the same price......TIA

maxiesmom · 01-19-2013, 01:36 PM

I would go with the 2 rooms. That way, your mom can close the connecting door (if you get one) if she needs time to herself. I also think she would probably enjoy the peaceful setting of POR more than the in your face-ness of a value resort.

partypa · 01-19-2013, 01:53 PM

Two Rooms at POR for sure

MUFFYCAT · 01-19-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partypa

Two Rooms at POR for sure

SarahKate · 01-19-2013, 03:00 PM

POR without a doubt. If I were 79 I would not want to be fully immersed in Disney all the time as would be at AoA. POR is so nice and laid back. The only disadvantage I can think of is mobility. I'd suggest requesting a closer room. We stayed in building 85 in 2011 and it was a very nice little walk. Not too long but got to walk over the bridge, by the pool, landscaped areas. Very peaceful resort. There are also plenty of places to just relax. Hammocks, rocking chairs, quiet pools, gazebos, etc.

brockash · 01-19-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partypa

two rooms at por for sure

ita!

Amy&Dan · 01-19-2013, 03:14 PM

I also agree!

We went a difficult 70 something relative a few years back and stayed value. HUGE, BIG, UNFORGETTABLE mistake lol!

POR is beautiful, laid back, boat to DTD, Boatwrights, Bob Jackson, larger rooms and lovely grounds.

I'd suggest preferred, but be aware the Alligator Bayou buildings, where all preferred rooms are do not have elevators.

Check out www.portorleans.org Great website!

Bob NC · 01-19-2013, 03:16 PM

It's unani-mouse.

MaryJPixie · 01-19-2013, 06:33 PM

OP here, thank you everyone for your input!

I was definately going to change to POR, Royal rooms.....but I talked to the others we were going to meet down there and they decided on the Polynesian! We had all discussed this before the new spring promo came out and the prices were too much for everyone. Another factor here which some of you had mentioned in your posts was the mobility issue too, she has alot of trouble with stairs......Mobility wise I think the buses would have been difficult. The monorail would be alot easier for her to get into...... Soooooo, I called Disney and switched to the Polynesian!!!

We are going to have 2 rooms as of now, we are able to get a garden view with the discount for the times we wanted. We used to stay here alot when I was a kid so I think it will bring back some great memories for my mother. Now I am finally looking forward to this trip!

01-19-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
MaryJPixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wonderland Posts: 419	Debating about switching resorts So my mother who is 79 and can be extremely difficult will be joining us (me Dh and dd8 and dd3) for a WDW trip. We are meeting other family down there, that is why she is joining us. So my question is would you do an AOA Nemo suite or 2 Port Orleans Riverside rooms (she would have a room to herself).......they are pretty much the same price......TIA __________________ me DH DD8 DD3(Disney souvenier!!!) A dream is a wish your heart makes...... Disney addict.....been to WDW more times than I can count Disneyland 2001 Family Feud trip DISNEY FANTASY TRIP 2012 Last edited by MaryJPixie; 01-20-2013 at 07:16 AM. Reason: changed resorts

01-19-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 18,765	I would go with the 2 rooms. That way, your mom can close the connecting door (if you get one) if she needs time to herself. I also think she would probably enjoy the peaceful setting of POR more than the in your face-ness of a value resort. __________________

01-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#7
Amy&Dan Huge, huge thongs of them I think Disney's main purpose in life is to drive us all crazy! Feelings are seldom about logic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 15,580	I also agree! We went a difficult 70 something relative a few years back and stayed value. HUGE, BIG, UNFORGETTABLE mistake lol! POR is beautiful, laid back, boat to DTD, Boatwrights, Bob Jackson, larger rooms and lovely grounds. I'd suggest preferred, but be aware the Alligator Bayou buildings, where all preferred rooms are do not have elevators. Check out www.portorleans.org Great website! __________________ Have stayed at: Poly, OKW, CBR, CSR, POR, POFQ, Pop, ASMO, ASSP, ASMU, BWV, SSR, DLH, GCH & PP. And seven wonderful nights on the Magic! PROUD MOM OF A UNITED STATES MARINE

01-19-2013, 06:33 PM	#9
MaryJPixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wonderland Posts: 419	OP here, thank you everyone for your input! I was definately going to change to POR, Royal rooms.....but I talked to the others we were going to meet down there and they decided on the Polynesian! We had all discussed this before the new spring promo came out and the prices were too much for everyone. Another factor here which some of you had mentioned in your posts was the mobility issue too, she has alot of trouble with stairs......Mobility wise I think the buses would have been difficult. The monorail would be alot easier for her to get into...... Soooooo, I called Disney and switched to the Polynesian!!! We are going to have 2 rooms as of now, we are able to get a garden view with the discount for the times we wanted. We used to stay here alot when I was a kid so I think it will bring back some great memories for my mother. Now I am finally looking forward to this trip! __________________ me DH DD8 DD3(Disney souvenier!!!) A dream is a wish your heart makes...... Disney addict.....been to WDW more times than I can count Disneyland 2001 Family Feud trip DISNEY FANTASY TRIP 2012

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SarahKate DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,190	POR without a doubt. If I were 79 I would not want to be fully immersed in Disney all the time as would be at AoA. POR is so nice and laid back. The only disadvantage I can think of is mobility. I'd suggest requesting a closer room. We stayed in building 85 in 2011 and it was a very nice little walk. Not too long but got to walk over the bridge, by the pool, landscaped areas. Very peaceful resort. There are also plenty of places to just relax. Hammocks, rocking chairs, quiet pools, gazebos, etc.

01-19-2013, 03:16 PM	#8
Bob NC DIS Veteran I am a trained professional $7.61 Wilma Flintstone can vacuum my floors with a baby elephant anyday! Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 4,133	It's unani-mouse.