Staying at Riverside : Show me pics, get me excited!! - Page 31 - The DIS Discussion Forums

devonsmommy · 08-13-2008, 09:45 PM

I apologize, I haven't read through all 30 pages. Are there any photos of king rooms at POR? And do they have kings in both AB and mansions?

lilsydney · 08-18-2008, 08:39 AM

[QUOTE=Flametamr;23379504]I'll contribute a couple of pics cause I like them but hated the resort. Just curious why you need to get excited when this will be your third time at POR ???

Hi
thinking of an Oct trip and have only stayed at the CBR (first time)
why did you hate the resort??

we are a family of three and are thinking that the boat to DTD etc will give us a completely different experience

curious to know

thanks

L

DRRluvsWDW · 08-18-2008, 10:06 AM

The boat goes to POFQ and DTD only. It is a bus to everything else. I have read the boat is a beautiful ride. Check out portorleans.org

lilsydney · 08-18-2008, 02:01 PM

I know this has been discussed but I am wondering- are there specific pros and cons between the mansions vs the other rooms? I understand its personal preference

but there have to be some differences

seems like the other rooms are more rustic vs elegant in the mansions not sure either one is more less appealing to us, my 8 yr old DD thinks the word MANSION is clearly indicitive of a better time

but what would we be giving up and what would make it that much better?

also- if you request mansion is it guareenteed?

thanks all

can't wait to come back!!

Googelibear · 08-19-2008, 07:07 AM

Everytime I book a trip to WDW I think I am going to try another resort and then it's just impossible. The one thing that really makes a difference for us is the quiet. It's just so quiet and I know the resort is full.

The other thing is the boat ride to DTD. What a way to travel. So very relaxing, something new to see with every ride.

In the AB section, on the second floor, I always feel like we are in a treehouse. So lush and green.

In January I booked POFQ

I hope it is equally as beautiful.

FBandA · 08-20-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonsmommy

I apologize, I haven't read through all 30 pages. Are there any photos of king rooms at POR? And do they have kings in both AB and mansions?

This was our room 1756, and as you can see there is a king size bed.

This is room 1716 and it had a king size bed, but we did not like the location.

tinknme · 08-20-2008, 09:05 PM

Here are pictures of our room in Oak Manor:

rochek1999 · 08-22-2008, 08:07 PM

Thanks everyone for the great pictures and info! We'll be staying at POR in November. Has anyone stayed during the middle of November? I am slightly worried about how cool the weather will be. Was last in WDW about 6 years ago in April and the weather was unseasonably cool then - froze to death at Typhoon Lagoon

Can't wait to get to POR!

andrewilley · 08-22-2008, 08:18 PM

Any specific / unusual POR picture requests, let me know here and I'll try to snap them while I'm here if I can.

Andre

RNMOM · 08-23-2008, 02:29 AM

I was wondering if anyone can tell me which buildings the handicapped rooms are in? I have one reserved with a roll in shower. Thanks for all the wonderful info and photos.

P.S. We are going Oct. 18-25

OatsZoo · 08-23-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBandA

This was our room 1756, and as you can see there is a king size bed.

This is room 1716 and it had a king size bed, but we did not like the location.

What was it about the location that you did not like? We requested a manor as it is our anniversary but you never know what you are going to get.

dogodisney · 08-23-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewilley

Any specific / unusual POR picture requests, let me know here and I'll try to snap them while I'm here if I can.

Andre

Don't forget about the butterfly garden.

tinknme · 08-23-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogodisney

Don't forget about the butterfly garden.

I posted about this & then forgot to check it out during our stay

dogodisney · 08-23-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinknme

I posted about this & then forgot to check it out during our stay

I'm hoping that I don't forget to check it out.

DJ Disney Kid · 08-24-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rochek1999

Thanks everyone for the great pictures and info! We'll be staying at POR in November. Has anyone stayed during the middle of November? I am slightly worried about how cool the weather will be. Was last in WDW about 6 years ago in April and the weather was unseasonably cool then - froze to death at Typhoon Lagoon

Can't wait to get to POR!

Nov. weather is beautiful during the day, but you will most likely need a sweater and jeans for the evening. Last year, mid Nov. we had great weather all week and then a cold front moved in the morning we were leaving, it was FREEZING! So you just never know?!

08-13-2008, 09:45 PM	#451
devonsmommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 760	I apologize, I haven't read through all 30 pages. Are there any photos of king rooms at POR? And do they have kings in both AB and mansions? __________________ Taryn August 2013--Polynesian October 2012--Old Key West May 2012--Animal Kingdom Lodge/Expedition Everest! March 2012--Disney Magic! Feb. 2012--Pop Dec. 2010--Contemporary/Pop Sept. 2009--Pop Sept. 2008--POR June 2004--Vistana And many trips before!

08-18-2008, 08:39 AM	#452
lilsydney Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	[QUOTE=Flametamr;23379504]I'll contribute a couple of pics cause I like them but hated the resort. Just curious why you need to get excited when this will be your third time at POR ??? Hi thinking of an Oct trip and have only stayed at the CBR (first time) why did you hate the resort?? we are a family of three and are thinking that the boat to DTD etc will give us a completely different experience curious to know thanks L __________________ Mom Dad DD 1st Timers- Jan 18-21 2008 CBR 2nd Time- Oct 16-20 2008 POR 3rd Time- Aug 1-5 2011 Swan I got BOO'd!!! http://schultzfamilydisneyadventures.shutterfly.com/

08-18-2008, 10:06 AM	#453
DRRluvsWDW We want The Kitchen Sink! Proud TwistStars T&T Mom! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago South Suburbs Posts: 463	The boat goes to POFQ and DTD only. It is a bus to everything else. I have read the boat is a beautiful ride. Check out portorleans.org __________________ CBR June 2005, Polynesian Dec 2006, POR Nov/Dec 2008, MNSSHP & IOA Oct 2010 Denise (Me) DH DD11 DD8 DS6

08-18-2008, 02:01 PM	#454
lilsydney Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	I know this has been discussed but I am wondering- are there specific pros and cons between the mansions vs the other rooms? I understand its personal preference but there have to be some differences seems like the other rooms are more rustic vs elegant in the mansions not sure either one is more less appealing to us, my 8 yr old DD thinks the word MANSION is clearly indicitive of a better time but what would we be giving up and what would make it that much better? also- if you request mansion is it guareenteed? thanks all can't wait to come back!! __________________ Mom Dad DD 1st Timers- Jan 18-21 2008 CBR 2nd Time- Oct 16-20 2008 POR 3rd Time- Aug 1-5 2011 Swan I got BOO'd!!! http://schultzfamilydisneyadventures.shutterfly.com/

08-19-2008, 07:07 AM	#455
Googelibear Every day is the dawn of a new error, hehe Join Date: May 2006 Location: North-West Michigan Posts: 340	Everytime I book a trip to WDW I think I am going to try another resort and then it's just impossible. The one thing that really makes a difference for us is the quiet. It's just so quiet and I know the resort is full. The other thing is the boat ride to DTD. What a way to travel. So very relaxing, something new to see with every ride. In the AB section, on the second floor, I always feel like we are in a treehouse. So lush and green. In January I booked POFQ I hope it is equally as beautiful. __________________

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08-20-2008, 09:05 PM	#457
tinknme I happened to be posting on the thread I told dh it must have been something in the water over there Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 22,076	Here are pictures of our room in Oak Manor: __________________

08-22-2008, 08:07 PM	#458
rochek1999 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 93	Por Thanks everyone for the great pictures and info! We'll be staying at POR in November. Has anyone stayed during the middle of November? I am slightly worried about how cool the weather will be. Was last in WDW about 6 years ago in April and the weather was unseasonably cool then - froze to death at Typhoon Lagoon Can't wait to get to POR! __________________ 1973 - Fort Wilderness with parents and brothers 1979 - Off site with girlfriends 1992 - Off site with mother and daughter 1999 - All Star Music 2000 - All Star Music April 2002 - All Star Music November 2008 - POR and DH's First Trip " Too Much of a Good Thing Can be Wonderful" - Mae West [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/h6xzc5sfuhdqzmjz.png[/img] You've been BOO'D by Mickey's Halloween Helpers.

08-22-2008, 08:18 PM	#459
andrewilley Port Orleans Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 3,727	Any specific / unusual POR picture requests, let me know here and I'll try to snap them while I'm here if I can. Andre __________________ Port Orleans Riverside is my second home - I never get homesick when I'm there, but it does happen the other way around! For more info on the Port Orleans resorts, please visit www.portorleans.org Now including a Trip Report forum - any comments on your POR/POFQ stays are welcome Days Inn Lakeside: Apr/May 89 -•- Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Feb 99 -•- Disney's Beach Club: Sep 07, Sep 09 Disney's Dixie Landings: Jul/Aug 95, Oct 96, Sep/Oct 97, Feb 99 Disney's Port Orleans Riverside: Sep/Oct 02, Jun 04, May/Jun 05, May 06, Oct 07, Aug 08, Aug 09, Feb 10, Halloween 10, Aug 11, Aug 12. Coming next: Feb 2013

08-23-2008, 02:29 AM	#460
RNMOM BLEEDING HEART LIBERAL Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 4,576	I was wondering if anyone can tell me which buildings the handicapped rooms are in? I have one reserved with a roll in shower. Thanks for all the wonderful info and photos. P.S. We are going Oct. 18-25

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