Port Orleans Riverside Q&A Thread 2014 (Please read first post for FAQs!)

[andrewilley]

But I don't want to go somewhere in winter that has brown, bare trees. Too similar to home...

There are a lot of deciduous trees around the resorts, so don't worry about it being completely leaf-less in February. However some trees do shed their leaves of course - that's just mother nature for you, and even The Mouse can't control that!

However I really don't see how anyone could object to a view like this (February last year):

Andre

 

[cornichon]

We will be there in less than 2 weeks.. cannot wait

We have two rooms and just booked standard. I will fax my request in ..

couple of questions

1) we check in on Thursday... should I fax the Friday before or wait until Monday?

2) I will request connecting rooms but would also like to be as close to the main pool and FC as possible.. I looked on the site to see about upgrading to preferred but the resort shows as sold out... should I call to see if I can upgrade now?

thanks everyone.. this thread has been so helpful

 

[andrewilley]

1) we check in on Thursday... should I fax the Friday before or wait until Monday?

2) I will request connecting rooms but would also like to be as close to the main pool and FC as possible.. I looked on the site to see about upgrading to preferred but the resort shows as sold out... should I call to see if I can upgrade now?

I'd suggest sending your fax on Saturday morning. Request buildings 16 or 17, but also say that you'd love to be closer to the food court & main pool if possible in case they can do anything for you.

Andre

 

[cornichon]

I'd suggest sending your fax on Saturday morning. Request buildings 16 or 17, but also say that you'd love to be closer to the food court & main pool if possible in case they can do anything for you.

Andre

Thank you so much Andre.. you are so very helpful and it is so appreciated

 

[Terpgirl79]

New to this thread. Just booked a BB for POR next sept. Haven't stayed there since 92! I can't wait to relax there again.

 

[Meldev]

Just returned from week at disney - stayed at CBR for something new, next time we're thinking POFQ! Can anyone tell me was FQ included in fall discount this year? I missed the chance to check yesterday...

 

[Meldev]

Just returned from week at disney - stayed at CBR for something new, next time we're thinking POFQ! Can anyone tell me was FQ included in fall discount this year? I missed the chance to check yesterday...

 

[DisneyLover0610]

Hi! I've only stayed at POR once, and didn't really get a chance to explore - my parents are going down in two weeks with a standard view room (we had a garden or river last visit). They want to be as close to the main building and main bus stop as possible but I can't really figure out from the map where exactly that is so I can make their room requests. In everyone's experience are the standard view rooms in AB or Magnolia closer? Thanks so much, they will appreciate any help!

 

[Claki]

Our trees here in Florida do drop like everyone else's do.

There are a lot of deciduous trees around the resorts, so don't worry about it being completely leaf-less in February.

Thanks Eeyore and Andre. Looks beautiful.

 

[Venomhatch]

Here now wondering towards the docks heading to DTD.

 

[KAE2008]

In 21 more days we'll be home again at POR!
I'll be wearing my faded and beat up six year-old Port Orleans baseball cap. I'd really love to get a new one - anyone see any resort merch at Fulton's lately? Didn't see any on our last trip back in 2011.
And a big thank you to andrewilley, Venomhatch and everyone else for contributing to this thread! It's been so very helpful to me!

 

[keahgirl8]

In 21 more days we'll be home again at POR! I'll be wearing my faded and beat up six year-old Port Orleans baseball cap. I'd really love to get a new one - anyone see any resort merch at Fulton's lately? Didn't see any on our last trip back in 2011. And a big thank you to andrewilley, Venomhatch and everyone else for contributing to this thread! It's been so very helpful to me!

Last I saw in February, they only had a pin.

 

[Venomhatch]

In the co op marketplace!

 

[keahgirl8]

In the co op marketplace!

Seriously?! Man...I can't wait to check that place out!

 

[KAE2008]

Last I saw in February, they only had a pin.

Thanks! I'll definitely have to get another POR pin for the lanyard!

In the co op marketplace!

Exellent! Thank You!!!!!

 

[Venomhatch]

I was all over the CO OP market. Now to wait for T. rex!

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

I was all over the CO OP market. Now to wait for T. rex!

Enjoy - we love that place!! Hope you're getting to relax & enjoy your mini vacation.

 

[brinafair]

Sadly, we checked out this morning. We really didn't want to leave! We truly had a lovely stay. More details to follow about what we did, what we enjoyed most and what we didn't like (it's a very short list!)

Once again, I would like to give a shoutout to POR mousekeeping. Our room was immaculate and fresh throughout our stay.

Kudos to the concierge desk for straightening out our dining plan issues after Hollywood & Vine charged us twice for one meal.

My mouth is still watering thinking about the voodoo chicken from Boatwrights!

Funny story, my 4 year old thought our mousekeeper was really a mouse. He would run in every night and excitedly proclaim, "The mouse left us more soap!"

 

[Claki]

funny story, my 4 year old thought our mousekeeper was really a mouse. He would run in every night and excitedly proclaim, "the mouse left us more soap!"

love!

 

[andrewilley]

Here now wondering towards the docks heading to DTD.

So is anyone playing the game "Where's Venom"? And we need photos to prove it of course.

Andre