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fizz13 · 10-01-2007, 05:06 AM

Thought I would give you a brief review of our lovely hotel Port Orleans french Quarter. As soon as we pulled up in the towncar i knew i would love it here

It was so pretty, full of charm and character. Lots of brickwork and dark green wrought iron, fountains, courtyards, so clean and tidy, an intimate vibe, and nothing was too far away from anywhere. The CMs were all friendly and helpful, the shop had everything you could possibly want, from park merchandise, hotel merchandise, plenty of snack foods, wines, beers, and those crucial extras like asprin etc.
While the food court wasn't huge, we never had a probelm finding somewhere to sit, and the choice of food suited me fine. what i sampled i loved including taco salad, cooked breakfast, and burgers. The bar next door had some great cocktails and the bartender would have been happy to chat for hours.
The pool was a moderate size and i think on a busy day may have got quite full but we were lucky again and managed to get loungers the one time we made it there. carly was the only one brave enough to review the pool slide

and gave this the thumbs up too. Behind the pool we could see the sassagoula river and this was truly beautiful scenery. I saw a couple of boats pull in to go to Downtown Disney but sadly we never took advantage of these.
Room wise I was very impressed. I much preferred the decor here to Coronado Springs, more classy, dark blues and creams, and there was plnty of room for 3 adults, the dual sinks were vital though as we took up every inch of counter space, 3 girls= many containers and hair bits

the dividing curtain was a blessing too as it allowed us all some privacy for changing or just to have a bit of light at night without keeping others awake.

The only possible negative here concerns bus transport. Buses were always prompt, we never waited very long, nor were they really overcrowded (apart from coming back from Magic kingdom a couple of times) but the loop to go round PO Riverside was annoying at times. It did add time to the journey and sometimes we just wanted to get there or get home. It wouldn't put me off though, although it certainly put Michelle off POR, as sometimes the buses got so full when they got there, that they didn't bother going to all the stops, and it made us realise how big POR was in comparison to POFQ. I liked the size a lot of POFQ. Some pics for you:

natalielongstaff · 10-01-2007, 05:12 AM

it looks lovely

my ds would love that slide !!

Beth__WDW23/6/02 · 10-01-2007, 06:06 AM

Check out that slide

Looks fantastic.

carolfoy · 10-01-2007, 06:43 AM

ah! my favourite resort, its really lovely isn't it?, just 'Disney' enough.

also love the way you're doing the reports Clare, makes a change to day to day stuff, and really interesting

angel659 · 10-01-2007, 06:43 AM

Wow wonderful pictures you took. I am so relieved that there was no pic of me in my swim suit

It was so hot that afternoon walking by the river. It was so pretty. Why did it rain that night.

I loved the hotel too. It was so pretty. I am so pleased we stayed here. Admittedly I was concerned staying here before we left, but also excited. I love surprises. I didnt want to see PORR, but after seeing it I did not want to stay there. I didnt like the theme. I certainly didnt like the size. Thankfully I saw the hotel before hand. I have now changed the hotel for our Dec trip. I loved POFQ and I wish my family would be able to fit in here. If Bruce and I were alone I would stay here. It was so pretty and well kept.

The pool was lovely warm. That was one of the best afternoons we had. Sipping cocktails by the pool side.

Minniespal · 10-01-2007, 07:07 AM

Lovely photos Claire

mandymouse · 10-01-2007, 07:37 AM

Wow, POFQ looks fab, great photos Claire

Mandy

gilld · 10-01-2007, 08:44 AM

POFQ is my favourite resort after the GF. We loved staying there.

jockey · 10-01-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilld

POFQ is my favourite resort after the GF. We loved staying there.

I totally agree!

Great pics, they brought back some lovely memories of our last stay there!

wideeyes · 10-01-2007, 10:36 AM

great review my DD wants to stay at POFQ however I was put of by the buses when we stayed at POR, they both always had the longest queue at closing time at the parks.

DisneyJo · 10-01-2007, 10:37 AM

Looks lovely Claire, it's a pity you didn't do the boat to DTD it's beautiful

KayleeUK · 10-01-2007, 11:31 AM

Lovely pictures Claire

mark&sue · 10-01-2007, 11:34 AM

We have stayed at both POR and POFQ and loved them both. The photos bring back great memories. We used the boat to DTD many nights but I remember we had to get the bus back as it was always too late for the boat.

Michelle, where are you staying in December? You must be getting really excited as we have just gone into October, another month nearer. Not long now.

Again thank you both Claire and Michelle for these fantastic reports.

susan

florida sun · 10-01-2007, 02:34 PM

Another great report and fantastic pictures Claire

arieljasmine · 10-14-2007, 11:10 AM

Thanks for sharing your hotel review, Claire. I have to say that sharing buses with another resort has always put me off PO, but it doesn't sound like it was too bad.

Laur's

10-01-2007, 05:06 AM	#1
fizz13 Dreams about being stuck on Space Mountain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 5,632	The WDW Girly Tour -POFQ Thought I would give you a brief review of our lovely hotel Port Orleans french Quarter. As soon as we pulled up in the towncar i knew i would love it here It was so pretty, full of charm and character. Lots of brickwork and dark green wrought iron, fountains, courtyards, so clean and tidy, an intimate vibe, and nothing was too far away from anywhere. The CMs were all friendly and helpful, the shop had everything you could possibly want, from park merchandise, hotel merchandise, plenty of snack foods, wines, beers, and those crucial extras like asprin etc. While the food court wasn't huge, we never had a probelm finding somewhere to sit, and the choice of food suited me fine. what i sampled i loved including taco salad, cooked breakfast, and burgers. The bar next door had some great cocktails and the bartender would have been happy to chat for hours. The pool was a moderate size and i think on a busy day may have got quite full but we were lucky again and managed to get loungers the one time we made it there. carly was the only one brave enough to review the pool slide and gave this the thumbs up too. Behind the pool we could see the sassagoula river and this was truly beautiful scenery. I saw a couple of boats pull in to go to Downtown Disney but sadly we never took advantage of these. Room wise I was very impressed. I much preferred the decor here to Coronado Springs, more classy, dark blues and creams, and there was plnty of room for 3 adults, the dual sinks were vital though as we took up every inch of counter space, 3 girls= many containers and hair bits the dividing curtain was a blessing too as it allowed us all some privacy for changing or just to have a bit of light at night without keeping others awake. The only possible negative here concerns bus transport. Buses were always prompt, we never waited very long, nor were they really overcrowded (apart from coming back from Magic kingdom a couple of times) but the loop to go round PO Riverside was annoying at times. It did add time to the journey and sometimes we just wanted to get there or get home. It wouldn't put me off though, although it certainly put Michelle off POR, as sometimes the buses got so full when they got there, that they didn't bother going to all the stops, and it made us realise how big POR was in comparison to POFQ. I liked the size a lot of POFQ. Some pics for you: __________________ xx Claire xx DISNEYLAND Anaheim 2005 WALT DISNEY WORLD dec91,jan02,jan05:mystic dunes aug06: polynesian, oct06:coronado springs, aug07: pofq, dec07:allstarmovies-wilderness lodge, aug09: popcenturydec10: mystic dunes DLRP-1998 Paris2000 Santa Fe2003 Val d'europe 2012 Cheyenne2013 sequoia lodge

10-01-2007, 05:12 AM	#2
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	it looks lovely my ds would love that slide !! __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

10-01-2007, 06:06 AM	#3
Beth__WDW23/6/02 you can never mock anything until you have a try for yourself Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,718	Check out that slide Looks fantastic. __________________ June 2002 WDW & St Pete's & Naples & Miami - 2003 - WDW - June 2004 - 4 Weeks WDW Onsite - June 2008 3 Weeks Onsite - WDW - June 2009

10-01-2007, 06:43 AM	#4
carolfoy One has Ones hat and One's orf... and she's back with a vengeance! looks like someones reads the crap we write then! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: launceston, cornwall Posts: 8,311	ah! my favourite resort, its really lovely isn't it?, just 'Disney' enough. also love the way you're doing the reports Clare, makes a change to day to day stuff, and really interesting __________________ My DIS Buddy I.C.E is Jen_UK

10-01-2007, 06:43 AM	#5
angel659 Have A Magical Day Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rainham, Kent, UK Posts: 3,387	Wow wonderful pictures you took. I am so relieved that there was no pic of me in my swim suit It was so hot that afternoon walking by the river. It was so pretty. Why did it rain that night. I loved the hotel too. It was so pretty. I am so pleased we stayed here. Admittedly I was concerned staying here before we left, but also excited. I love surprises. I didnt want to see PORR, but after seeing it I did not want to stay there. I didnt like the theme. I certainly didnt like the size. Thankfully I saw the hotel before hand. I have now changed the hotel for our Dec trip. I loved POFQ and I wish my family would be able to fit in here. If Bruce and I were alone I would stay here. It was so pretty and well kept. The pool was lovely warm. That was one of the best afternoons we had. Sipping cocktails by the pool side. __________________ ]

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10-01-2007, 07:07 AM	#6
Minniespal The Original 'Free Spirit' Who's Next?? Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 52,304	Lovely photos Claire

10-01-2007, 07:37 AM	#7
mandymouse If It's Not A Bahama Mama Then I'm Not Interested Can I put my Christmas Tree up yet ? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nuneaton U.K. Posts: 71,935	Wow, POFQ looks fab, great photos Claire Mandy __________________ Mandy xx

10-01-2007, 08:44 AM	#8
gilld Will just have the butler open her champagne! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmarthenshire UK Posts: 3,342	POFQ is my favourite resort after the GF. We loved staying there. __________________ Gill - DVC member at BCV One holiday at Disney is never enough...

10-01-2007, 10:36 AM	#10
wideeyes Won't use fake tan, wants to stay pale & interesting Does not do sea food Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,365	great review my DD wants to stay at POFQ however I was put of by the buses when we stayed at POR, they both always had the longest queue at closing time at the parks. __________________

10-01-2007, 10:37 AM	#11
DisneyJo TGJ Lost another competition It's absolute bliss Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 19,206	Looks lovely Claire, it's a pity you didn't do the boat to DTD it's beautiful __________________ Member of the 2009 Disney World Moms Panel

10-01-2007, 11:31 AM	#12
KayleeUK Still here..... Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 23,526	Lovely pictures Claire __________________

10-01-2007, 11:34 AM	#13
mark&sue I keep trying to convert everybody, but they just don't want to be converted I can only get a tag if its near the weekend. a monday, tuesday and some wednesdays are definately no tag days Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London,England Posts: 5,491	We have stayed at both POR and POFQ and loved them both. The photos bring back great memories. We used the boat to DTD many nights but I remember we had to get the bus back as it was always too late for the boat. Michelle, where are you staying in December? You must be getting really excited as we have just gone into October, another month nearer. Not long now. Again thank you both Claire and Michelle for these fantastic reports. susan __________________ Oct 1992: off site - April 1998: Dixie Landings - Oct 1999: DL California - Oct 2000: Grosvenor Resort - Oct 2001: POFQ - Dec 2001:Disneyland Hotel - Oct 2003: Davy Crockets Cabins - Oct 2004: Grand Floridian -May 2005: SSR (DVC) & HRH - Oct 2005: New York Hotel - Oct 2006: SSR and BCV (DVC) - Aug 2007: SSR (DVC) and 1st Disney Cruise - July 2008: Sequoia Lodge - July 2010: Treehouse Villas - Sequoia Lodge: Oct 2010 - April 2011 Treehouse Villas/Portofino Bay 2012/13: Several trips to our Dream holiday Home in Spain

10-01-2007, 02:34 PM	#14
florida sun Mrs Christopher Eccleston wannabe Don't you know who I am ??? I was on Dr Who I'm dizzy just reading Join Date: May 2004 Location: wales uk Posts: 16,843	Another great report and fantastic pictures Claire __________________ Sue

10-14-2007, 11:10 AM	#15
arieljasmine Who says these things pass you by..... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: England Posts: 6,099	Thanks for sharing your hotel review, Claire. I have to say that sharing buses with another resort has always put me off PO, but it doesn't sound like it was too bad. Laur's __________________ May 2001 DLRP Santa Fe/September 2002 WDW All Star Music/December 2003 DLRP Sequoia Lodge/September 2004 WDW Wyndham Orlando/Pop Century/May 2005 WDW Hard Rock Hotel/Coronado Springs/Disney Wonder/April 2006 WDW Pop Century/ September 2006 WDW Hard Rock Hotel/Animal Kingdom Lodge/September 2007 WDW Wyndham Orlando/Hard Rock Hotel/Polynesian/Pop Century

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