POP or POR? SOS!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

kpgriswold · 08-29-2009, 12:24 PM

We are planning a trip to the World in late Aug. 2010, staying for 7 days.

Our group will include 2 seniors, a preschooler, 3 adults and 4 school aged kids divided among 3 rooms. We are trying to decide between Pop Century and PO Riverside, and are deadlocked. (Splitting up the party between resorts is not an option.)

Since none of us have stayed at either resort before, we are looking for opinions and experiences that may help us decide.

Are the POR rooms that much larger? Are the ameneties worth the extra $$? Is staff service superior at one or the other? Transportation? The grandparents and 2 littlest ones will probably return to the rooms during the day to rest, while the rest of party will hardly see the rooms at all.

Any advice?

dancingtinkerbella17 · 08-29-2009, 12:30 PM

Port Orleans Riverside.
I've never stayed there but friends of mine have. we were all down there at the same time so i visited there hotel.. a lot lol. the rooms were big and i loveddd the pool!
deff. 1 vote for POR!

and enjoy your trip!

dallastxcpa · 08-29-2009, 04:14 PM

I love both resorts, but there really is so much more to enjoy at POR. The complex is beautiful with big trees. You can fish with a cane pole. It's a beautiful relaxing ride down the river to DTD.

cvjw · 08-29-2009, 06:53 PM

I have stayed at both, and if I had to pick which one to stay at again, it would be Riverside. The grounds are beautiful, the pool is great for kids, we loved the food court. The boat to Downtown Disney is a plus. We did not like POP, it just seemed too busy to us. We like things to move at a slower pace. Also, the rooms were so small at POP. We just chalked our POP experience up to you get what you pay for. We now choose to pay more!

creativeamanda · 08-29-2009, 06:56 PM

I've stayed at both. Look at my signature. You'll see, there is only one choice for my family.

SassyLassy · 08-29-2009, 07:40 PM

ditto everyone else. Great for food court, pools, even the entertainment (Bob plays the piano) is family oriented!

a1tinkfans · 08-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Another vote for POR, hands down. I just posted my return from a 12 day trip (this same thread) take a look!!
Any q's, feel free to ask!

We LOVE por, just look at our siggy!

KatMark · 08-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Have never stayed at either, but I agree with the majority -- POR. I will always pick a moderate over a value if you are planning on spending any time at the resort and seeing that you are going in August, I would assume you'll have some afternoon breaks at the pool--so definitely POR. If you are only sleeping and showering then go with the value.

mamaof2 · 08-29-2009, 08:26 PM

Just got back from POR (last week)---beautiful grounds and good pool. food court is also a plus. (IMO) Although I have never stayed at any of the value resorts--they just seem to be a bit more busy than the rest. Enjoy your planning.

let'sgo · 08-29-2009, 08:32 PM

POR!! We've never stayed at POP, but we loved POR. There's so much to do there, the food court is great, and in Aug. it is HOT, HOT, HOT but the walkways are tree lined so you have some shade. The kids can go on the Pirate adventure there too and there's cane fishing.

TLinden16 · 08-29-2009, 08:42 PM

I have stayed at both Pop and POR, and they both have their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer the moderate hotels. The rooms are slightly bigger and you get a fridge in the room.

I think the transportation at Pop is better than it is at the POR. There is only one stop, and the bus isn't shared by any other resort, so you don't make a lot of stops on the way. At the POR, you share a bus with the POFQ, and there are several stops in the POR, so that adds a few minutes to your rides.

The POR has a boat to DTD, and I really enjoy that ride. It's a nice break from the buses.

I find that the value resorts are a bit more busy than the moderates. The moderates are a lot more laid back, and relaxing.

Both of them have great food courts.

If it were me, I'd pick the POR side. Other than transportation, I think it's a better choice.

kpgriswold · 08-29-2009, 10:35 PM

Thanks, all! This really helps. I think we will try to squeeze some more $$ out of the budget, or economize elsewhere, and go for the mod option.

08-29-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
kpgriswold Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 209	POP or POR? SOS!! We are planning a trip to the World in late Aug. 2010, staying for 7 days. Our group will include 2 seniors, a preschooler, 3 adults and 4 school aged kids divided among 3 rooms. We are trying to decide between Pop Century and PO Riverside, and are deadlocked. (Splitting up the party between resorts is not an option.) Since none of us have stayed at either resort before, we are looking for opinions and experiences that may help us decide. Are the POR rooms that much larger? Are the ameneties worth the extra $$? Is staff service superior at one or the other? Transportation? The grandparents and 2 littlest ones will probably return to the rooms during the day to rest, while the rest of party will hardly see the rooms at all. Any advice? __________________ Me and DH43 DD16 DS DS13 DS7 DS3

08-29-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
dancingtinkerbella17 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18	Port Orleans Riverside. I've never stayed there but friends of mine have. we were all down there at the same time so i visited there hotel.. a lot lol. the rooms were big and i loveddd the pool! deff. 1 vote for POR! and enjoy your trip! __________________ JUST DANCE! ♥♥when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true!♥♥

08-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
dallastxcpa DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,236	I love both resorts, but there really is so much more to enjoy at POR. The complex is beautiful with big trees. You can fish with a cane pole. It's a beautiful relaxing ride down the river to DTD. __________________ POP Goes the DVC Couple! - Two Birthdays September 22 - 28 Disney's Best Kept Secret - June 7 - 12

08-29-2009, 06:56 PM	#5
creativeamanda One slithering around on me? No way, Jose! Me? Snarky? Nah! Why on earth would I want my summer vacation to go away that quickly Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 509.7 Miles from Disney World Posts: 5,447	I've stayed at both. Look at my signature. You'll see, there is only one choice for my family. __________________ Trip Reports in Progress: Dec. 2009:You're Here Alone? A Solo Trip Report // Dec 2009 Dining: Best. Noms. Ever. NEW PTR: The Disney Box Made Me Do It and Other PTR Stories

08-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
SassyLassy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Merrimack, NH (just moved from Mass) Posts: 378	ditto everyone else. Great for food court, pools, even the entertainment (Bob plays the piano) is family oriented! __________________ 2001 - POR:2003 - Disneys Yacht Club:2004 - Off Site (Never again!) :Feb 2006 - POR ... my 30th Bday!! :2006 Sept Free dining POR me (33) DH (36) DS (1) (just born)

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08-29-2009, 06:53 PM	#4
cvjw DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 658	I have stayed at both, and if I had to pick which one to stay at again, it would be Riverside. The grounds are beautiful, the pool is great for kids, we loved the food court. The boat to Downtown Disney is a plus. We did not like POP, it just seemed too busy to us. We like things to move at a slower pace. Also, the rooms were so small at POP. We just chalked our POP experience up to you get what you pay for. We now choose to pay more!

08-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
a1tinkfans Spreading Some Pixie Dust Today! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,725	Another vote for POR, hands down. I just posted my return from a 12 day trip (this same thread) take a look!! Any q's, feel free to ask! We LOVE por, just look at our siggy! __________________ 15+ off site, Dates we know for sure: 6/93 Dixie Landings, 5/95DL/GF, 5/96DL, 5/97DL, 6/98DL, 6/99POR, 6/00POR, 4/01POR, 6/02POR, 6/03POR, 6/04POR, 8/06POR, 12/06AKL, 8/07POR, 8/08POR, 8/09POR, 6/10 POR, 10/10 Contemp

08-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 15,864	Have never stayed at either, but I agree with the majority -- POR. I will always pick a moderate over a value if you are planning on spending any time at the resort and seeing that you are going in August, I would assume you'll have some afternoon breaks at the pool--so definitely POR. If you are only sleeping and showering then go with the value. __________________ Thanks Minnie&Nana CSR -- Home Away From Home--8 stays and counting Link to Unofficial CSR FAQ Thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336 Link to my 2009 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300252; dining review: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=mini+trip

08-29-2009, 08:26 PM	#9
mamaof2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 240	Just got back from POR (last week)---beautiful grounds and good pool. food court is also a plus. (IMO) Although I have never stayed at any of the value resorts--they just seem to be a bit more busy than the rest. Enjoy your planning. __________________ DS 1 DD6 DD7 DH ME 9/06: Land/Sea DCL and Coronado Springs 5/07: Coronado Springs 9/08: CBR 8/09: POR

08-29-2009, 08:32 PM	#10
let'sgo Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 460	POR!! We've never stayed at POP, but we loved POR. There's so much to do there, the food court is great, and in Aug. it is HOT, HOT, HOT but the walkways are tree lined so you have some shade. The kids can go on the Pirate adventure there too and there's cane fishing. __________________

08-29-2009, 08:42 PM	#11
TLinden16 Scotty and Ray at Jellyrolls RULE!!! poke poke A Goddess in her own mind Boogie On!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boston and the Boardwalk Villas Posts: 14,638	I have stayed at both Pop and POR, and they both have their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer the moderate hotels. The rooms are slightly bigger and you get a fridge in the room. I think the transportation at Pop is better than it is at the POR. There is only one stop, and the bus isn't shared by any other resort, so you don't make a lot of stops on the way. At the POR, you share a bus with the POFQ, and there are several stops in the POR, so that adds a few minutes to your rides. The POR has a boat to DTD, and I really enjoy that ride. It's a nice break from the buses. I find that the value resorts are a bit more busy than the moderates. The moderates are a lot more laid back, and relaxing. Both of them have great food courts. If it were me, I'd pick the POR side. Other than transportation, I think it's a better choice. __________________ Get ready for another new and exciting area to enjoy in the Magic Kingdom!

08-29-2009, 10:35 PM	#12
kpgriswold Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 209	Thanks, all! This really helps. I think we will try to squeeze some more $$ out of the budget, or economize elsewhere, and go for the mod option. __________________ Me and DH43 DD16 DS DS13 DS7 DS3

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