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Chelsealizw · 08-11-2011, 05:00 PM

Does anyone know if there are any new activities going on at POR? I saw earlier someone posted saying they had movies or something? Just curious whats going on over there from the last time I left

nuts4elid · 08-11-2011, 07:51 PM

I've enjoyed the POR info. I'm a WL girl who got an incentive to stay at POR for two nights before transferring to WL for 9 days. SO excited to finally get to experience the holidays at Disney!!!

BusyMom2Three · 08-11-2011, 08:30 PM

From March 2011:

KCmike · 08-13-2011, 03:17 PM

DJFan88 · 08-14-2011, 07:34 AM

This is an awesome thread, as we will have to go here now (which I am totally psyched about) instead of BC due to finances.
I am on page 10 only so forgive me if this has been addressed.
Can anyone equate the worst walk here to the main building/pool here to anywhere at CBR or CSR (resorts I know). For example, if we do not get a preferred and end up the farthest away, is it as bad as walking from the Ranchos at CSR to Pepper Market, or is it more like Barbados to OPR at CBR. Just trying to get a feel for what I want to do here. Thanks.

DJFan88 · 08-14-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelsealizw

Does anyone know if there are any new activities going on at POR? I saw earlier someone posted saying they had movies or something? Just curious whats going on over there from the last time I left

Heard this also on another thread. Possibly at Oak Manor? Also that they have the campfire thing with smores kits available.

Kanga1 · 08-14-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJFan88

This is an awesome thread, as we will have to go here now (which I am totally psyched about) instead of BC due to finances.
I am on page 10 only so forgive me if this has been addressed.
Can anyone equate the worst walk here to the main building/pool here to anywhere at CBR or CSR (resorts I know). For example, if we do not get a preferred and end up the farthest away, is it as bad as walking from the Ranchos at CSR to Pepper Market, or is it more like Barbados to OPR at CBR. Just trying to get a feel for what I want to do here. Thanks.

Oh, I've been dying to know this too! I'm familiar with the distances at CBR and CSR and would like a comparison to POR.

KCmike · 08-15-2011, 05:17 PM

Jungles of the Bayou

KCmike · 08-16-2011, 05:22 PM

KCmike · 08-22-2011, 06:59 PM

Catching up with what I posted on a different thread. Hope you all enjoy!

3smithboys · 08-22-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJFan88

Heard this also on another thread. Possibly at Oak Manor? Also that they have the campfire thing with smores kits available.

We just got back yesterday, and even though we did not go to either the movie or to the campfire - both activities were going on when we were there. The movie was playing at building 90 and I think the campfire was right behind the main pool. There were many activities going on at the pool this time too, and I don't remember this going on in the past. The atmosphere was very fun!

Yarna · 08-28-2011, 04:31 PM

When Disney first revealed October's free dining, we booked POFQ because we had never stayed there and we wanted a renovated room. But, since free dining didn't kick in until October 23rd, we had to make two reservations - a one-night room only for the 22nd, and the remainder with free dining from 23rd-30th.

Now, thanks to the Disboards, I just found out that Disney changed the free dining dates from Oct 23 to Oct 22, so I called to add the 22nd to my existing reservation and cancel my room-only reservation. However, the free dining on the 22nd wasn't available at POFQ, but it was at POR. So we going back to POR instead, with free dining the entire week!!!

Now I need to request a renovated room in either Acadian House or Magnolia Terrace, and we will have the perfect vacation booked. But if we don't get a renovated room, who cares? POR is our favorite resort!!

KCmike · 08-28-2011, 07:06 PM

dhorner233 · 08-28-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCmike

Jungles of the Bayou

Boy this sure doesn't look like where I live! This will be quite a change of senery for me! I am so looking forward to being there in 25 days!!!! I've never been to Riverside so I've really been enjoying this thread! It looks very peaceful and secluded! Thanks for all the info!

KCmike · 08-31-2011, 07:36 PM

08-11-2011, 05:00 PM	#976
Chelsealizw Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 66	Does anyone know if there are any new activities going on at POR? I saw earlier someone posted saying they had movies or something? Just curious whats going on over there from the last time I left __________________ WDW Been There, Done That, STILL Going Back Waiting for The Walking Dead Season 2

08-11-2011, 07:51 PM	#977
nuts4elid Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WV Posts: 38	I've enjoyed the POR info. I'm a WL girl who got an incentive to stay at POR for two nights before transferring to WL for 9 days. SO excited to finally get to experience the holidays at Disney!!! __________________ me DS5

08-11-2011, 08:30 PM	#978
BusyMom2Three Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 426	From March 2011: __________________ Me, DH, DD(10), DS(8), DS(5) 1985 Tokyo Disneyland (Hilton Tokyo Bay) Mar 2007 Pop Century Mar 2009 Pop Century Mar 2011 Port Orleans Riverside Mar 2012 Port Orleans Riverside Feb-Mar 2013 Beach Club

08-13-2011, 03:17 PM	#979
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	__________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

08-14-2011, 07:34 AM	#980
DJFan88 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MA Posts: 854	This is an awesome thread, as we will have to go here now (which I am totally psyched about) instead of BC due to finances. I am on page 10 only so forgive me if this has been addressed. Can anyone equate the worst walk here to the main building/pool here to anywhere at CBR or CSR (resorts I know). For example, if we do not get a preferred and end up the farthest away, is it as bad as walking from the Ranchos at CSR to Pepper Market, or is it more like Barbados to OPR at CBR. Just trying to get a feel for what I want to do here. Thanks. __________________ 1997 - off property -never again 1999 - Caribbean 2009 - Caribbean 2010 - Coronado 2012 - POR

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08-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#983
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	Jungles of the Bayou __________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

08-16-2011, 05:22 PM	#984
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	__________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

08-22-2011, 06:59 PM	#985
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	Catching up with what I posted on a different thread. Hope you all enjoy! __________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

08-28-2011, 04:31 PM	#987
Yarna Wishing I were at WDW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 254	When Disney first revealed October's free dining, we booked POFQ because we had never stayed there and we wanted a renovated room. But, since free dining didn't kick in until October 23rd, we had to make two reservations - a one-night room only for the 22nd, and the remainder with free dining from 23rd-30th. Now, thanks to the Disboards, I just found out that Disney changed the free dining dates from Oct 23 to Oct 22, so I called to add the 22nd to my existing reservation and cancel my room-only reservation. However, the free dining on the 22nd wasn't available at POFQ, but it was at POR. So we going back to POR instead, with free dining the entire week!!! Now I need to request a renovated room in either Acadian House or Magnolia Terrace, and we will have the perfect vacation booked. But if we don't get a renovated room, who cares? POR is our favorite resort!! __________________ Feb 28 - March 8 - Animal Kingdom Lodge October 2012 - Port Orleans French Quarter March 2012 - Caribbean Beach October 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside February 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside April 2010 - Coronado Springs November 2009 - Port Orleans Riverside January 2009 - Port Orleans Riverside April 2008 - Port Orleans Riverside September 2007 - Carribean Beach

08-28-2011, 07:06 PM	#988
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	__________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

08-31-2011, 07:36 PM	#990
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,677	__________________ "WDW Vet Who Found His New Home in Disneyland" 2013 Disneyland Christmas 2013 Plan to go in May to WDW, Universal, and SeaWorld with the kids and their High School Marching Band Event 2012 Back to Disneyland for a late June/Early July Vacation\|2011- WDW Grand Floridian/Port Orleans Riverside \|2010 - Disneyland/Monterey 20th Anniversary Day trip and 1st time to see Christmas at any park (BWPPI) 2010 - Disneyland (Grand Californian) \|2009 - Disneyland/San Francisco/Monterey/ Yosemite National Park (Disneyland Hotel) \|2008 - Disneyland/San Diego (Hotel Del Coronado & Hojo) \|2007 - Disneyland (Fairfield Inn) \|2006 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|2004 - WDW - Port Orleans Riverside \|1996 - WDW - Dixie Landings \|1993 - WDW - Offsite \|1992 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee \|1990 - WDW - Condo in Kissimmee Gear:Canon 60d, Canon xti, and a few lenses

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