Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Resort

[mickeystoontown]

It's ironic that just after reading and posting about the new bedding, I receive a Facebook notification from one of the Louisiana casinos who specialize in "luxurious accommodations" which include a picture of their new rooms and the following message "We're known as luxurious & legendary for a reason. With the completion of our hotel room renovations, we've given legendary a whole new meaning! "

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

Actually, if you look at higher-end hotels, a LOT of them are going to this concept. Honestly, I bet the sheets and blankets get washed a whole lot more often than those big, heavy bedspreads! I think that's part of the appeal.

 

[Fsudisney]

Actually, if you look at higher-end hotels, a LOT of them are going to this concept. Honestly, I bet the sheets and blankets get washed a whole lot more often than those big, heavy bedspreads! I think that's part of the appeal.

You're right. Hopefully they will keep some color on there at the end of the bed!

 

[andrewilley]

Honestly, I bet the sheets and blankets get washed a whole lot more often than those big, heavy bedspreads!

I'm sure, but these are decorative over-spreads (like curtains, chair covers, carpets, etc) so that doesn't really bother me unduly.

Andre

 

[sunset7132]

Actually, if you look at higher-end hotels, a LOT of them are going to this concept. Honestly, I bet the sheets and blankets get washed a whole lot more often than those big, heavy bedspreads! I think that's part of the appeal.

It's fine by me I prefer the white so you can check for bugs much easier . I had a weird bug in our room last year and it turned out to be some sort of carpet/furniture beetle

 

[sunset7132]

21 days before.im home at POFQ. Yayyyy First dinner is don shulas. Never been there so excited

 

[dansdad]

Would you mind posting a pic?

We always take the comforters off as soon as we get there and have them taken away for the duration of our stay,.

I was told by our mousekeeper that is the number one reason for them going to the new bedding.

 

[Mousemommy1]

I was told by our mousekeeper that is the number one reason for them going to the new bedding.

I always feel bad for the mousekeepers...doing all of that work to make the bed just so I can come and throw everything on the floor.

 

[Eastern]

Actually, if you look at higher-end hotels, a LOT of them are going to this concept. Honestly, I bet the sheets and blankets get washed a whole lot more often than those big, heavy bedspreads! I think that's part of the appeal.

They look nice when you first walk in, but I can understand them getting rid of them since most people remove them right away.

 

[Eastern]

... just so I can come and throw everything on the floor.

...another reason not to trust those bedspreads...

 

[andrewilley]

They look nice when you first walk in, but I can understand them getting rid of them since most people remove them right away.

I must admit we tend to do the same overnight (due to their weight, we sleep with either just a sheet or a sheet & blanket) but I love having them there during the day for the décor theme detail - not to mention how quickly white sheets will show marks from general activity in the room.

If I'd wanted to stay in a modern, sterile, featureless hotel, I'd have booked one.

I wonder why they couldn't have switched to lightweight duvets instead of sheets, and then they could still have had the great theming in the designs of the covers?

We definitely need photos though!

Darn, I'll have to shoot another full set of panoramas next trip!

Andre

 

[LoveMMC]

We were just there beginning of October and thought the rooms looked so nice with the comforters. We didn't use them either- but they really added to the room.

 

[sunset7132]

I always feel bad for the mousekeepers...doing all of that work to make the bed just so I can come and throw everything on the floor.

That's why I always tip them lol

 

[wdwguy50]

That's why I always tip them lol

Amen!

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[Mousemommy1]

...another reason not to trust those bedspreads...

That's why I always tip them lol

 

[mm1971]

The picture on portorleans.org shows a TV at Mardi Grogs pool, is it still there? Arriving Saturday and the kids want to use the pool but our beloved Boston Red Sox may be playing at 4PM; hoping there is a TV and we can get the bartender to put the game on.

Yes, there are two TV's and if you ask, they will put the game on. If you have a mobile device, you can stream the game on Disney's Wifi and watch it from you chair as well. That way you can keep the game on, watch the kids and hit the pool if you get hot! We streamed a few things on our iPad when we were there in August and it worked well.

I could have sworn I saw a picture of the fridges with a gallon of milk in it. Another resort thread says a gallon won't fit. I ordered 2 gallons from Garden Grocer for Saturday, any one know if a gallon will fit?
Thanks

**never mind found the old closed thread with the picture and there is a gallon of milk in the fridge**

Gallons did not fit well from memory, but I heard that the new ones are set up a little differently and they will fit easily. You may want to confirm that all the rooms have a fridge and if not, request one.

Bottom sheet, then sheet/blanket and another sheet on top, kinda like a blanket sandwich. It's actually quite popular at many chains. I've loved it as I sleep warm and often only want a sheet, but when cooler I like the blanket inbetween the sheets as I find the sheet texture to be more comfortable than a blanket.

I think this is a great idea. With the blanket between the sheets, the bedding will be cleaner and it's pretty warm with the layers. This is what they had at the Marriott when I was in NY recently an it was very comfortable and I was never cold.

 

[FireWife70]

I must admit we tend to do the same overnight (due to their weight, we sleep with either just a sheet or a sheet & blanket) but I love having them there during the day for the décor theme detail - not to mention how quickly white sheets will show marks from general activity in the room.

If I'd wanted to stay in a modern, sterile, featureless hotel, I'd have booked one.

I wonder why they couldn't have switched to lightweight duvets instead of sheets, and then they could still have had the great theming in the designs of the covers?

We definitely need photos though!

Darn, I'll have to shoot another full set of panoramas next trip!

Andre

Generally speaking, I think lots of hotels are moving away from the larger, heavier spreads. There are many reasons for it, I'm sure -- save on cleaning costs, as well as completely fresh bedding for each guest. Many times, places with bedspreads don't actually replace/clean the spreads between every guest (no idea how WDW operates, speaking in generalities here!)


However, I'm with you, I'd prefer they move to lighter duvets (more easily cleanable too) -- those just make the beds look more "made up" to me than when the top covering is a sheet.
Especially somewhere like WDW where the theming of the rooms is part of the attraction!

 

[2Tiggies]

I'm sure, but these are decorative over-spreads (like curtains, chair covers, carpets, etc) so that doesn't really bother me unduly.

Andre

I can see it working a lot better in some of the Deluxe resorts. But the POFQ is going to look strange with white hospital sheets, lol. I guess we'll get used to it and I really do see why they are doing it. Still, what a waste. I wonder if they would sell us 2 of the purple ones for home

Resorts like the Poly and WL are going to look a little odd .....

Oh well, one less thing per bed to have to lift and check for those enthusiastic snake hunters

 

[scard192]

Just wanted to say that 24 hours from right now, we should be getting on the DME headed to POFQ; the resort I have always wanted to stay at!

 

[2Tiggies]

Just wanted to say that 24 hours from right now, we should be getting on the DME headed to POFQ; the resort I have always wanted to stay at!

You are going to love it!!!

Have a safe journey and enjoy every minute.