Decision Made!!!! (I think) - The DIS Discussion Forums

Dixiemom · 01-06-2013, 06:45 PM

I was torn between a Disney Fantasy cruise or WDW. After looking at the POR photos for the 321st time I just have to go there!!!! We have stayed at CSR and loved it and Pop (really liked it too), but POR just seems to be beckoning me!! If I have figured it correctly, we can stay June 5 - 13 with a river view room and QSD or DDP for less than the cruise......Just glad to have made the decision!!!

However, if anyone has any POR photos with garden views I would love to see them.

mum2four · 01-06-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixiemom

I was torn between a Disney Fantasy cruise or WDW. After looking at the POR photos for the 321st time I just have to go there!!!! We have stayed at CSR and loved it and Pop (really liked it too), but POR just seems to be beckoning me!! If I have figured it correctly, we can stay June 5 - 13 with a river view room and QSD or DDP for less than the cruise......Just glad to have made the decision!!!

However, if anyone has any POR photos with garden views I would love to see them.

Congratulations! I know exactly what you mean! I've been hooked by all the pictures myself and we'll be staying at POR for the first time in May. Can't wait to see it in person!!!

Just for the record, I've only looked at the POR picture thread about 315 times, not quite as many as you LOL!

mariamouse · 01-06-2013, 07:13 PM

Have a great time! I would pick WDW over a cruise any day.

dfarner · 01-06-2013, 07:39 PM

I think you did the right thing. We just did something similar. I cancelled a cruise on the Dream to give us a full 9 nights at the Yacht Club, club level. We are saving roughly $1,000 too.

POR is a beautiful resort, and you saved some money, which always feels good.

You will love it! Good choice!

Dixiemom · 01-06-2013, 07:45 PM

Thanks so much all!! This has driven me nuts! Now I just have to wait it out! Hmmmm, may go ahead and look at the park calendars and scope out some dining!!!

Backstage_Gal · 01-06-2013, 10:29 PM

Be sure to check out the POR thread for great tips and people"

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....99316&page=146

sydneysmom · 01-07-2013, 08:46 AM

Can I just tell you from experience, that you are going to FALL IN LOVE with POR !!!!

I've stayed there 4 times and each time, I've loved it more.

We have also stayed at CBR and CSR and compared to POR, I didn't care for either. I know people love them, but I just didn't. To me, POR is serene and the surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful. Make sure that you take the boat to DTD... it's such a peaceful boat ride at night, and really a nice perk of the resort. Boatwrights has great food, as does the food court. (the bakery in the food court is wonderful!!)

We've always stayed on the mansion side... I stayed on AB side once and didn't care for it much. To me, it kind of felt too rustic and like a tree house. So if that matters, make sure you request which side you'd like. The pool is terrific and there's a great pool bar that makes really good pina coladas!

If you are looking for something nice to do at night, you can walk along the river to FQ... it's a really beautiful little walk. There's just NOTHING about POR that I don't love!!!

I hope you enjoy it just as much!!!

RoosMama · 01-07-2013, 09:09 AM

We stayed at POR last year and loved it! I am planning a trip this year and probably staying there for Christmas.

01-06-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
Dixiemom DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 759	Decision Made!!!! (I think) I was torn between a Disney Fantasy cruise or WDW. After looking at the POR photos for the 321st time I just have to go there!!!! We have stayed at CSR and loved it and Pop (really liked it too), but POR just seems to be beckoning me!! If I have figured it correctly, we can stay June 5 - 13 with a river view room and QSD or DDP for less than the cruise......Just glad to have made the decision!!! However, if anyone has any POR photos with garden views I would love to see them. __________________ Lynn, mom of 2 DS 12, DD 8

01-06-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
mariamouse Believes in the magic!! Should know the difference between the Tag Fairy and Tinkerbell!!! ;) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,581	Have a great time! I would pick WDW over a cruise any day. __________________ BCV- January 2013, GF- December 2011, AKL & GF- February 2007, BWI- February 2006, AKL- February 2005, Polynesian- February 2004, WL & Polynesian- November 2002, BC- February 2002, CR- February 2001, POFQ- February 1996, CBR- February 1994

01-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
dfarner I married my Prince Charming. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 934	I think you did the right thing. We just did something similar. I cancelled a cruise on the Dream to give us a full 9 nights at the Yacht Club, club level. We are saving roughly $1,000 too. POR is a beautiful resort, and you saved some money, which always feels good. You will love it! Good choice! __________________ Me DH DD11 DD7 1992-2004 many offsite trips 2005-ASMo,ASMu,OKW 2006-SSR 2007-OKW 2008-POR and VWL 2009-Dolphin 2010-Grand Floridian~SugarLoaf 2011-Polynesian~GVCL 2013-Port Orleans Riverside, Beach Club~SVCL

01-06-2013, 07:45 PM	#5
Dixiemom DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 759	Thanks so much all!! This has driven me nuts! Now I just have to wait it out! Hmmmm, may go ahead and look at the park calendars and scope out some dining!!! __________________ Lynn, mom of 2 DS 12, DD 8

01-06-2013, 10:29 PM	#6
Backstage_Gal Let me rephrase the dog stew remark I broke more than I used Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On my couch with my laptop and a glass of wine in Florida Posts: 11,048	Be sure to check out the POR thread for great tips and people" http://www.disboards.com/showthread....99316&page=146 __________________

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01-07-2013, 08:46 AM	#7
sydneysmom Always dreaming about Cpt Jack Sparrow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,198	Can I just tell you from experience, that you are going to FALL IN LOVE with POR !!!! I've stayed there 4 times and each time, I've loved it more. We have also stayed at CBR and CSR and compared to POR, I didn't care for either. I know people love them, but I just didn't. To me, POR is serene and the surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful. Make sure that you take the boat to DTD... it's such a peaceful boat ride at night, and really a nice perk of the resort. Boatwrights has great food, as does the food court. (the bakery in the food court is wonderful!!) We've always stayed on the mansion side... I stayed on AB side once and didn't care for it much. To me, it kind of felt too rustic and like a tree house. So if that matters, make sure you request which side you'd like. The pool is terrific and there's a great pool bar that makes really good pina coladas! If you are looking for something nice to do at night, you can walk along the river to FQ... it's a really beautiful little walk. There's just NOTHING about POR that I don't love!!! I hope you enjoy it just as much!!! __________________ Sydney's Step Mom me DH DD7 bebe ellie chloe phoebe 2010 : Grand Floridian and MNSSHP 2013 : Grand Floridian and DH's birthday!

01-07-2013, 09:09 AM	#8
RoosMama Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 68	We stayed at POR last year and loved it! I am planning a trip this year and probably staying there for Christmas.

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