Port Orleans Riverside FAQ thread --- 2012, Part One --- NOW CLOSED - Page 4 - The DIS Discussion Forums

3sweetpeas · 12-31-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scrappychar

I have a garden room booked at the end of Jan, we really need Queen beds (due to hubby's height), what are our chances? I booked the garden room online with a description saying "two queen beds" so that is why I booked POR over a double bed resort.... so I hope we get one!

Char

I would strongly urge you to call and have them add a request to your reservation for a refurbed room. I think it would be even more helpful to suggest what building you would like. I don't know if you are preferring Alligator Bayou or the Mansions but Acadian House and Magnolia Terrace have been refurbed in the Mansion section and buildings 36, 37, 38 and preferred building 14 have been refurbed in AB. Obviously there's no guarantee that you'll get it but at the end of January, your chances are very good. The request ups your chances even more!

andrewilley · 12-31-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomhatch

The corner view rooms like the river corners, do they have two queen options of those rooms? Or are they king beds?

Can be either.

Andre

Venomhatch · 12-31-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewilley

Can be either.

Andre

But in the case of royal rooms they are all queens right?

andrewilley · 12-31-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomhatch

But in the case of royal rooms they are all queens right?

Given that there will be no Royal rooms with King beds at all, I'd say thay would be a safe bet, yes.

Actually, it seems kinda strange to have 'Royal Rooms' that Kings aren't allowed in...

Andre

Venomhatch · 12-31-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewilley

Given that there will be no Royal rooms with King beds at all, I'd say thay would be a safe bet, yes.

Actually, it seems kinda strange to have 'Royal Rooms' that Kings aren't allowed in...

Andre

That is funny, I didnt think about that, but I showed it to my family just now what you said and we all got a good chuckle.

AnnaL · 12-31-2011, 03:25 PM

Planning a trip in November 2012 and I love the Royal Guest Room and know my daughter will too. My only concern is the location and the travel time on bus to the Magic Kingdom and the other parks. We usually stay at a resort that's on the Monorail line. I was thinking we could take a bus to Epcot and then the Monorail to MK or is a bus straight to MK faster? How about the bus trips to the other parks?

Thanks in advance for any help!

~Anna

disneycrazy2004 · 12-31-2011, 04:44 PM

Going in August and staying in a Royal room. Can't wait

gr8tdame · 12-31-2011, 05:47 PM

We will be checking in to POR next Saturday. I booked our room in August and the only category that was available was garden view ( 2 queen beds ) When i paid in full I received a confirmation confirming POR, 2 double beds and a trundle standard view. I called Disney and they said it was a mistake that they had me down as garden view and that they had a request in for ground floor close to Riverside Mill food court due to medical issues. (my ds has CP).

We had the same request last September and paid for a preferred room. I spoke to a CM that handled special needs and was assured that we would have a room on the first floor in a preferred building. I was relieved because after a long flight I did not want to deal with my ds having a melt down,
When we checked in they had assigned us a room in building 85 facing the parking lot and near the east depot on the second floor. I told the CM this would not do as I had paid for a preferred room and needed a first floor room due to medical reasons. She said this was the only room available. I asked to speak to the manager who said she would check into what was available. It took her about 45 minutes playing on the computer to find us a room in BLDG 27 on the first floor. I was pleased as we have stayed in the same BLDG for the past 4 trips.

This trip since they had no preferred buildings available when I booked let's see where we will end up.
From my experience I have talked to many cm's who have no idea about any of the disney properties, Some have never stayed on property and are not even in Orlando.
I don't think you talk to the front desk even if you call from your room at POR.

Gorechick · 12-31-2011, 06:13 PM

There are 2 buildings for the royal rooms- which would you recommend based on proximity to recreation and dining?

MommytoCaitlyn · 12-31-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorechick

There are 2 buildings for the royal rooms- which would you recommend based on proximity to recreation and dining?

In looking at a map of the property (I haven't stayed here yet---upcoming trip in May) it looks like those 2 mansions are right next to each other and both fairly close to the main building.

Gorechick · 12-31-2011, 06:35 PM

I just found the map, thinking Oak manor might be a good location. Stayed in Parterre years ago so it will be nice to try a different building. Now for a room question- looking to book a water view, not sure if I want pool view or river view? Will river view be quieter than pool view and will noise from main pool be a factor in either of those buildings due to proximity? Torn between a pretty view and quiet, is both possible?!

Venomhatch · 12-31-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorechick

I just found the map, thinking Magnolia might be a good location. Now for a room question- looking to book a water view, not sure if I want pool view or river view? Will river view be quieter than pool view and will noise from main pool be a factor in either of those buildings due to proximity? Torn between a pretty view and quiet!

I found that river view on second was considerably quieter than being near the pool.

Stan Solo · 01-01-2012, 03:07 AM

Happy new year to all my friends on the new 2012 POR thread!

Hey Andre, great job on starting this new thread and thank you for all your hard work on the first page!

andrewilley · 01-01-2012, 05:46 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our Port Orleans Riverside friends!

And to start the year off properly, here's the brand new Recreation Activities Schedule for Port Orleans Riverside for January 2012. For a printable version and other archived copies, please see www.portorleans.org/recreation-activites-schedule.php.

Andre

bama-mom · 01-01-2012, 06:56 AM

Moving over to this thread

Hope to be in a Royal Room in 83 days--still a slight chance we might postpone until October, though.

12-31-2011, 04:44 PM	#52
disneycrazy2004 too far away from Disney.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 818	Going in August and staying in a Royal room. Can't wait __________________ MEDH DS 15 DD 12 Cujo Mitzie *Disney World-first trip-off site 2004All Star Music-September,2007Disney Magic-March,2008All Star Sports-September,2008* Pop Century-August,2009 All Star Movies-December,2009 Pop Century-August,2010 All Star Music-August,2011Caribbean Beach Resort-August,2011 Disney Magic-March,2012**Port Orleans-Riverside-August,2012

12-31-2011, 05:47 PM	#53
gr8tdame Enchanted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 520	We will be checking in to POR next Saturday. I booked our room in August and the only category that was available was garden view ( 2 queen beds ) When i paid in full I received a confirmation confirming POR, 2 double beds and a trundle standard view. I called Disney and they said it was a mistake that they had me down as garden view and that they had a request in for ground floor close to Riverside Mill food court due to medical issues. (my ds has CP). We had the same request last September and paid for a preferred room. I spoke to a CM that handled special needs and was assured that we would have a room on the first floor in a preferred building. I was relieved because after a long flight I did not want to deal with my ds having a melt down, When we checked in they had assigned us a room in building 85 facing the parking lot and near the east depot on the second floor. I told the CM this would not do as I had paid for a preferred room and needed a first floor room due to medical reasons. She said this was the only room available. I asked to speak to the manager who said she would check into what was available. It took her about 45 minutes playing on the computer to find us a room in BLDG 27 on the first floor. I was pleased as we have stayed in the same BLDG for the past 4 trips. This trip since they had no preferred buildings available when I booked let's see where we will end up. From my experience I have talked to many cm's who have no idea about any of the disney properties, Some have never stayed on property and are not even in Orlando. I don't think you talk to the front desk even if you call from your room at POR. __________________ Jan 2-14 2013 POFQ, Jan 7 - Jan 17 2012 POR, Sept 28- Oct 5 2011 POR, Sept 18 -Oct 2.2010POR,Sept 18-Oct 3 2009 GF and POR,:Sept 20 -Oct 4,2008 POR ,2007 CSR,2004 GF, 2002 Hard rock,2000 POLY,1999 DTD,1998 GF, 1997 DTD, 1995 ASMU and off site,1990 GF,1989 POLY,1987 CR,1985 GF,1977 offsite,1976 offsite

12-31-2011, 06:13 PM	#54
Gorechick DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,691	There are 2 buildings for the royal rooms- which would you recommend based on proximity to recreation and dining? __________________ Hotel Royal Plaza July 1987 Contemporary Resort July 1989 Dixie Landings August 1996 DTD-Courtyard by Marriott August 1997 Wilderness Lodge Honeymoon August 2002 Port Orleans- French Quarter Anniversary (AND Hurricane Charly) August 2004 Port Orleans- Riverside Royal Room- 10th Anniversary and First Trip with Twins August 2012 Grand Vacation- August 2014 Me (42) DH (39) DS (7) DD (7) Just got back 8/25/12 from our first family WDW trip!

12-31-2011, 06:35 PM	#56
Gorechick DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,691	I just found the map, thinking Oak manor might be a good location. Stayed in Parterre years ago so it will be nice to try a different building. Now for a room question- looking to book a water view, not sure if I want pool view or river view? Will river view be quieter than pool view and will noise from main pool be a factor in either of those buildings due to proximity? Torn between a pretty view and quiet, is both possible?! __________________ Hotel Royal Plaza July 1987 Contemporary Resort July 1989 Dixie Landings August 1996 DTD-Courtyard by Marriott August 1997 Wilderness Lodge Honeymoon August 2002 Port Orleans- French Quarter Anniversary (AND Hurricane Charly) August 2004 Port Orleans- Riverside Royal Room- 10th Anniversary and First Trip with Twins August 2012 Grand Vacation- August 2014 Me (42) DH (39) DS (7) DD (7) Just got back 8/25/12 from our first family WDW trip! Last edited by Gorechick; 12-31-2011 at 06:46 PM.

01-01-2012, 03:07 AM	#58
Stan Solo I don't know what to put here. Tag fairies can you help me? Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great White North Posts: 833	Happy new year to all my friends on the new 2012 POR thread! Hey Andre, great job on starting this new thread and thank you for all your hard work on the first page! __________________ Uh...had a slight weapons malfunction. But, uh, everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here...now...thank you. How are you? wince

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12-31-2011, 03:25 PM	#51
AnnaL Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3	Planning a trip in November 2012 and I love the Royal Guest Room and know my daughter will too. My only concern is the location and the travel time on bus to the Magic Kingdom and the other parks. We usually stay at a resort that's on the Monorail line. I was thinking we could take a bus to Epcot and then the Monorail to MK or is a bus straight to MK faster? How about the bus trips to the other parks? Thanks in advance for any help! ~Anna

01-01-2012, 05:46 AM	#59
andrewilley Port Orleans Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 3,749	January 2012 Recreation Activities Schedule HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our Port Orleans Riverside friends! And to start the year off properly, here's the brand new Recreation Activities Schedule for Port Orleans Riverside for January 2012. For a printable version and other archived copies, please see www.portorleans.org/recreation-activites-schedule.php. 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

01-01-2012, 06:56 AM	#60
bama-mom 640 miles from the Mouse Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 348	Moving over to this thread Hope to be in a Royal Room in 83 days--still a slight chance we might postpone until October, though.

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