Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Resort

[Pluto80]

Just booked for August 2017 :-D

 

[kitkat4622]

Had no plans to go until 2018. Booked 8 nights april 2017

 

[fairytalelover]

A few more answers to some of the other questions about the FQ food court refurb:

• Tables in Wonderland will continue to be accepted at the temporary location at FQ, but it won't be accepted at the Riverside Mill (even though that may act as an overspill location).
• The best information on the end date for the refurbishment at the moment is that it will definitely be done before Thanksgiving, but how much before then is not certain.
• The extra transportation between FQ and Riverside will probably take the form of a minibus/van transfer shuttle, but it will be based on what the actual level of demand turns out to be.
• Evening entertainment at Scat Cat's Club at French Quarter will continue as normal (which currently means the excellent Jason and Billy from Off Kilter).
• A few little hints on what to expect from the refurb: some of the 'scarier' giant face masks will be removed, but other parade icons will remain to maintain the theming. The overall design will be remodeled slightly, with new paint, flooring, equipment, etc. I also gather that after the refit the drinks fountain area may include the new Coca Cola "Freestyle" machines, which I think is great news!

Andre

what's a coca cola freestyle machine?

 

[mara512]

what's a coca cola freestyle machine?

It is a Coke dispenser that you pick your base choice, say Sprite. Then you have a variety of flavor choices you add to your base, say raspberry. It then dispenses a raspberry Sprite. There are a lot of choices so it could slow down the line if someone doesn't know what they want. Hope this helps.

 

[siskaren]

what's a coca cola freestyle machine?

Some Wendy's have them - I like to get a diet vanilla Coke.

 

[TeresaNJ]

I always attach room requests to Res and I fax 4-5 days before arrival. I've never gotten a room in no man's land

I still can't make up my mind, lol! There is a garden view available at POR, with a late summer AP discount, which as I said, would cost me about $135 less than the standard rate garden view at POFQ, but I'm worried I'll get stuck with a far out AB room, and then there's a standard view royal room available, with AP discount, that will cost me about $166 more than my POFQ room, but I could end up in Parterre Place in a room that's almost in FQ, lol. I've done room requests every trip, and so far am about 50/50 for getting what I requested. I have to ask myself what's the bigger gamble, that the food court won't be done at FQ, or get stuck in a location at POR that I will not be happy with. I think I will probably have to stick to my POFQ reservation, unless a better fall AP discount comes out for our dates, which at this point in time looks highly unlikely.

 

[Sue M]

I still can't make up my mind, lol! There is a garden view available at POR, with a late summer AP discount, which as I said, would cost me about $135 less than the standard rate garden view at POFQ, but I'm worried I'll get stuck with a far out AB room, and then there's a standard view royal room available, with AP discount, that will cost me about $166 more than my POFQ room, but I could end up in Parterre Place in a room that's almost in FQ, lol. I've done room requests every trip, and so far am about 50/50 for getting what I requested. I have to ask myself what's the bigger gamble, that the food court won't be done at FQ, or get stuck in a location at POR that I will not be happy with. I think I will probably have to stick to my POFQ reservation, unless a better fall AP discount comes out for our dates, which at this point in time looks highly unlikely.

I'd request a GV room in Magnolia terrace, on river side of building, close to Old man Island foot bridge. And be sure you fax request 4-5 days before arrival. That is a great location. I don't care for AB section, and I've never been put in it. I've had great luck with room assignment and only once got that Parterre location but to soften the blow gave me river view lol.

 

[TeresaNJ]

I'd request a GV room in Magnolia terrace, on river side of building, close to Old man Island foot bridge. And be sure you fax request 4-5 days before arrival. That is a great location. I don't care for AB section, and I've never been put in it. I've had great luck with room assignment and only once got that Parterre location but to soften the blow gave me river view lol.

Okay, I think you've got me convinced to give it a try!

 

[MUFFYCAT]

I've only stayed in buildings 4 &5 and currently have a river view booked for August. Are river rooms more popular or nicer over the garden?

thanks!

 

[SingingMom]

FYI - Staying at POFQ the night before and the night after our cruise this week.... Got the letter about the food court for the July 9 stay, not the July 1 stay.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Okay, I think you've got me convinced to give it a try!

So, I changed my reservation, SueM, to exactly what you suggested. Fingers crossed that I get my requests, & I won't hold it against you if I don't!

 

[ncc1701]

I've only stayed in buildings 4 &5 and currently have a river view booked for August. Are river rooms more popular or nicer over the garden?

thanks!

We just like going out the door and seeing the river. We have also had pool and gardenview. River probably books last as it is more expensive .

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I've only stayed in buildings 4 &5 and currently have a river view booked for August. Are river rooms more popular or nicer over the garden?

thanks!

We love the Riverview rooms.. very serene & peaceful.

This was taken from outside our room in building 2 on a recent trip. I loved being just steps away from the boat to DS.

 

[JessietheNCCowgirl]

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This is a pic I found on a thread from a while back. I'm taking my daughter on a surprise trip for her 16th birthday this November and I'll be decorating our window with Sweet 16 and Princess and the Frog decorations (Tiana is her favorite princess ).

Haha - that was a picture I posted a few years back of our window decorations. Actually had a corner room so got to decorate 2 windows. Used Princess and the Frog cling stickers and suction cups. The doors are metal so you can attach magnets as well. I may have to dig those decorations out of the closet and re-use on our upcoming trip in August - will be celebrating my DD's 14th birthday during that trip.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Haha - that was a picture I posted a few years back of our window decorations. Actually had a corner room so got to decorate 2 windows. Used Princess and the Frog cling stickers and suction cups. The doors are metal so you can attach magnets as well. I may have to dig those decorations out of the closet and re-use on our upcoming trip in August - will be celebrating my DD's 14th birthday during that trip.

Really pretty - and so organised - I am definitely adding that to my planning list!

 

[princessjadesmom]

Haha - that was a picture I posted a few years back of our window decorations. Actually had a corner room so got to decorate 2 windows. Used Princess and the Frog cling stickers and suction cups. The doors are metal so you can attach magnets as well. I may have to dig those decorations out of the closet and re-use on our upcoming trip in August - will be celebrating my DD's 14th birthday during that trip.

Would you happen to remember how many inches tall and wide your Tiana and Naveen Decorations were? I'm trying to get an idea of how big the windows are to see if the decorations I made will fit. I loved your post with the pictures by the way!

 

[andrewilley]

Would you happen to remember how many inches tall and wide your Tiana and Naveen Decorations were? I'm trying to get an idea of how big the windows are to see if the decorations I made will fit. I loved your post with the pictures by the way!

The windows are 5ft x 5ft, split into smaller panes (12 panes at FQ, in a 3 high x 4 across layout).

Andre

 

[ForeverDisney6793]

Looking forward to returning in August. Can't wait to take the boat to Disney Springs. It is one of my favorite things about POFQ.

 

[princessjadesmom]

The windows are 5ft x 5ft, split into smaller panes (12 panes at FQ, in a 3 high x 4 across layout).

Andre

Great! Thank you soooo much!!!!

 

[JessietheNCCowgirl]

Would you happen to remember how many inches tall and wide your Tiana and Naveen Decorations were? I'm trying to get an idea of how big the windows are to see if the decorations I made will fit. I loved your post with the pictures by the way!

Thank you - it was a lot of fun to decorate! I would say the clings were approximately 11" tall and 5" wide. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I hope you enjoy your trip to FQ!