If reserving a mod for fam members, port orleans or carribean beach? - The DIS Discussion Forums

michelleiada · 05-19-2013, 05:44 PM

We are DVC members and have extended family coming to stay a week in December. My aunt and uncle would like to have their own room. Deluxe may be too expensive for them. We will be at Beach Club Villas so they will come to resort every morning and go to parks with us. My question is, would you reserve Caribbean Beach Resort or Port Orleans Riverside?

Eeyore's My Favorite · 05-19-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by michelleiada

We are DVC members and have extended family coming to stay a week in December. My aunt and uncle would like to have their own room. Deluxe may be too expensive for them. We will be at Beach Club Villas so they will come to resort every morning and go to parks with us. My question is, would you reserve Caribbean Beach Resort or Port Orleans Riverside?

POR definitely. If u get them a preferred room in Alligator Bayou they will be close to buses, food court, boats to DTD & it's an absolutely gorgeous resort. Check out www.portorleans.org for pics & information. Dh & I stayed there 2 times last month & loved the relaxing atmosphere. Plus there's a quiet pool in the preferred area that's nice too.

Sue M · 05-19-2013, 06:42 PM

I love POR. Mansion section would be my pic. Both Acadian House and Magnolia Terrace are well located. Request to be near Old Man Island bridge. Will they have a car? I'm guessing so if they will be going to BC every morning to meet up with you.
I prefer the theming of mansion rooms to the rustic AB rooms. And if they are spending any time at POR, it has some extras like the boat to DTD. More fun then driving and hunting for parking. Also fun evening entertainment in the lounge, and horse & carriage rides.
Rooms have been recently refurbed at POR. And POFQ. Either would be nice.

CBR is in need of room refurbs.

michelleiada · 05-19-2013, 06:47 PM

Thanks to both of you. We stayed at port Orleans once, alligator bayou. They won't be spending much time at the resort so it is just a place to sleep at night for them. They will have a car.

LSchrow · Yesterday, 08:15 AM

not sure if you realize, but they may have difficulty parking at your resort (especially all day). valet would be their best bet as there aren't time restrictions, and cost about $15 a day.

another suggestion would be the swan/dolphin. they have some great discounts for teachers, gov't employees, etc, and would be within walking distance of you. they do charge guests a daily parking fee, and DME (as well as DDP) isn't an option.

we prefer CBR over POR...we felt it was cleaner, brighter and more cheerful. both have great quiet areas.
hth

michelleiada · Yesterday, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LSchrow

not sure if you realize, but they may have difficulty parking at your resort (especially all day). valet would be their best bet as there aren't time restrictions, and cost about $15 a day.

another suggestion would be the swan/dolphin. they have some great discounts for teachers, gov't employees, etc, and would be within walking distance of you. they do charge guests a daily parking fee, and DME (as well as DDP) isn't an option.

we prefer CBR over POR...we felt it was cleaner, brighter and more cheerful. both have great quiet areas.
hth

If they are my,guests and they are staying at a disney resort also, I thought they would be ok parking at Beach Club. If not, we will go pick them up every morning then. Or, I will keep their names on my room reservation.

WisconsinDad · Today, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue M

I love POR. Mansion section would be my pic. Both Acadian House and Magnolia Terrace are well located. Request to be near Old Man Island bridge. Will they have a car? I'm guessing so if they will be going to BC every morning to meet up with you.
I prefer the theming of mansion rooms to the rustic AB rooms. And if they are spending any time at POR, it has some extras like the boat to DTD. More fun then driving and hunting for parking. Also fun evening entertainment in the lounge, and horse & carriage rides.
Rooms have been recently refurbed at POR. And POFQ. Either would be nice.

CBR is in need of room refurbs.

With the room refurbishment, POR received all queen beds (CBR has doubles). Something else to consider.

05-19-2013, 05:44 PM	#1
michelleiada DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,414	If reserving a mod for fam members, port orleans or carribean beach? We are DVC members and have extended family coming to stay a week in December. My aunt and uncle would like to have their own room. Deluxe may be too expensive for them. We will be at Beach Club Villas so they will come to resort every morning and go to parks with us. My question is, would you reserve Caribbean Beach Resort or Port Orleans Riverside? __________________ Michelle 1988 offsite, 1990 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2007 WDW Swan, 2009 Beach Club Villas, 2011 Beach Club Villas, 2012 Bonnet Creek for AAU Basketball Nationals, 2012 Port Orleans Riverside 2012 BECAME DVC MEMBER AT BCV!

05-19-2013, 06:42 PM	#3
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,180	I love POR. Mansion section would be my pic. Both Acadian House and Magnolia Terrace are well located. Request to be near Old Man Island bridge. Will they have a car? I'm guessing so if they will be going to BC every morning to meet up with you. I prefer the theming of mansion rooms to the rustic AB rooms. And if they are spending any time at POR, it has some extras like the boat to DTD. More fun then driving and hunting for parking. Also fun evening entertainment in the lounge, and horse & carriage rides. Rooms have been recently refurbed at POR. And POFQ. Either would be nice. CBR is in need of room refurbs. __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

05-19-2013, 06:47 PM	#4
michelleiada DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,414	Thanks to both of you. We stayed at port Orleans once, alligator bayou. They won't be spending much time at the resort so it is just a place to sleep at night for them. They will have a car. __________________ Michelle 1988 offsite, 1990 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2007 WDW Swan, 2009 Beach Club Villas, 2011 Beach Club Villas, 2012 Bonnet Creek for AAU Basketball Nationals, 2012 Port Orleans Riverside 2012 BECAME DVC MEMBER AT BCV!

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LSchrow We're eating brussel sprouts & asparagus on the budget board (pulling up a chair) I like drunk & happy better... Join Date: May 2000 Location: no longer tagless on Long Island Posts: 4,282	not sure if you realize, but they may have difficulty parking at your resort (especially all day). valet would be their best bet as there aren't time restrictions, and cost about $15 a day. another suggestion would be the swan/dolphin. they have some great discounts for teachers, gov't employees, etc, and would be within walking distance of you. they do charge guests a daily parking fee, and DME (as well as DDP) isn't an option. we prefer CBR over POR...we felt it was cleaner, brighter and more cheerful. both have great quiet areas. hth __________________ laurie °o° reality is that the BW parking lot is about a (timed) two minute walk to lobby 05 & 10/2013 BWV because home is where the BWVs are...

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