Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Resort

[andrewilley]

I have been trying to extend our stay one night (Dec 5) and it keeps telling me nothing is available. You can get days around the date but not that date. Can someone haser a quess? I know they are remodeling some rooms would that be it?

I had a similar report from a member of my Port Orleans FB Group about the same date, so you are not the only one. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/portorleans.org/posts/10160761872774017/) . The room refurbs should be complete long before then, so it won't be that.

Andre

 

[djbogue]

Andre and Dave, for your information I called Disney today and they said there was no availability for the extra day. They said to check at the 30 day mark and there will probably be.

Dennis

 

[djbogue]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I just got the extra day. It just came up as available.

 

[zmdisneyworld]

Does anyone know the status of the refurb on building 1?

 

[Donald - my hero]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I just got the extra day. It just came up as available.

I'm glad to hear that things worked out for you! I've been obsessively checking the site for a single night to pop up as well. Currently have 2 nights at Riverside and 3 at POFQ because one lonely day isn't available to book. Saturday night end of Sept - only comes up if I want to book a package and even then, only 2 categories. I won't give up, I will check until I get it

 

[HappyGal]

 

[jennab]

Those that have stayed with kids of similar ages, do you think this resort is a good fit for a 13yr old boy? Debating on where to stay next year, FQ, CBR, or maybe WL depending on if any discounts are offered. Things I thought were great about FQ is overall size and 1 bus stop. Easy for my son to walk over to main building and grab a snack or to arcade. The pool area looks a bit blah and there’s only one…. I know we can go to riverside if we want as well, but seems more like a hassle for a midday or after park swim.

 

[PRomano]

Mine were a little older when we stayed here last summer, but I do think it would be good for his age. The pool was fine. Being able to go get food is a plus as that age. We all enjoyed the resort.

 

[rangerxenos]

Been randomly checking since I booked my October trip in June, I finally found availability at POFQ for my dates! And ended up saving $722 by switching from Gran Destino, win/win!

 

[Lsdolphin]

I had a similar report from a member of my Port Orleans FB Group about the same date, so you are not the only one. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/portorleans.org/posts/10160761872774017/) . The room refurbs should be complete long before then, so it won't be that.

Andre

I also am trying to add an extra night (12/5) and there was very little available at any resort…I just made reservation for one night a CSR and will have to switch next morning…

 

[Nestguy]

Hello everybody! I`m going back to Disney POFQ in early september and just found out it's under renovation. I'm traveling with a person with autism and the afternoon naps are a must. Does anyone has stayed there lately that could tell me how noisy it's getting from the refurbishment work? Should I change my reservation to Caribbean resort? Thanks in advance for any light on the matter.

 

[andrewilley]

Does anyone has stayed there lately that could tell me how noisy it's getting from the refurbishment work?

It's not especially noisy as it's internal work in the rooms, and they close whole buildings at a time. Currently buildings 1 and 2 are closed (1 must be nearing completion by now) and they are working onward building-by-building until they get to 7. By September, I would have thought probably 1, 2 and 3 will be finished, so ask for one of those as they form the Southern Quarter (south of the pool) which are fairly separated from the other four buildings (north of the pool).

Andre

 

[Nestguy]

It's not especially noisy as it's internal work in the rooms, and they close whole buildings at a time. Currently buildings 1 and 2 are closed (1 must be nearing completion by now) and they are working onward building-by-building until they get to 7. By September, I would have thought probably 1, 2 and 3 will be finished, so ask for one of those as they form the Southern Quarter (south of the pool) which are fairly separated from the other four buildings (north of the pool).

Andre

Thank u so much! That was very enlightening, already requested one room in this area.

 

[TNMickey6924]

It's not especially noisy as it's internal work in the rooms, and they close whole buildings at a time. Currently buildings 1 and 2 are closed (1 must be nearing completion by now) and they are working onward building-by-building until they get to 7. By September, I would have thought probably 1, 2 and 3 will be finished, so ask for one of those as they form the Southern Quarter (south of the pool) which are fairly separated from the other four buildings (north of the pool).

Andre

Do you think they are still on pace to be done in November? I am coming in on November 18th and wondering if there is a chance that I wouldn't get a renovated room.

 

[andrewilley]

Do you think they are still on pace to be done in November? I am coming in on November 18th and wondering if there is a chance that I wouldn't get a renovated room.

There will definitely be some rooms completed by then, but I think the overall schedule may extend a little further than November 18, by about a month. However by that point the final building(s) should already be down for refurb, so there should be no 'old' rooms left to be allocated.

Andre

 

[jennab]

I’m surprised we still haven’t seen any pics or even estimates of what the new rooms will look like! Seems like it’s taking forever to get any info - impatiently waiting

 

[jesserina]

I’m surprised we still haven’t seen any pics or even estimates of what the new rooms will look like! Seems like it’s taking forever to get any info - impatiently waiting

SAME! I’m booked for June 2025 and know I will have a new room. Very excited!

 

[trishadono]

Those that have stayed with kids of similar ages, do you think this resort is a good fit for a 13yr old boy? Debating on where to stay next year, FQ, CBR, or maybe WL depending on if any discounts are offered. Things I thought were great about FQ is overall size and 1 bus stop. Easy for my son to walk over to main building and grab a snack or to arcade. The pool area looks a bit blah and there’s only one…. I know we can go to riverside if we want as well, but seems more like a hassle for a midday or after park swim.

My ds 27 fav resort is WL. He stayed at FQ at age 9 and liked the resort then. He did riverside age 10. At that time he said he liked POR better than FQ because he liked the alligator bayou and the pool better. Also the pool at POR was both larger and warmer.

 

[Cazbucket]

Oh I’m coming beginning of September, water view and requested building 5. Hope that’s not closed off. Usually stay in 3 or 4. Not fussed about having an updated room.

 

[andrewilley]

Oh I’m coming beginning of September, water view and requested building 5. Hope that’s not closed off. Usually stay in 3 or 4. Not fussed about having an updated room.

It could be closed by then, but probably not. They are working on the buildings in order, 1-7, to be finished before Christmas. If 5 is closed, 2 will have re-opened by then, which is a very similar location.

Andre