Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Resort

[kugelette]

I agree, I wish they had simply made lighter-weight covers in the same patterns (or at least colours) as before. That would have given the best of both worlds - more regularly washable and more hygienic, but also still retaining the room's theming.

Better still, I would have preferred lightweight duvets rather than tucked in sheets/blankets.

Andre

The comforters they choose in the past were highly, highly tacky. My guess is they made this move so that they could build an association with the class and elegance you find in upper end hotels (which always have white bedding). When you are paying so much per night for a disney resort, you don't want it to feel like you're sleeping in a Motel 6:

It honestly makes me feel better spending my money to stay on-site when I know the bedding will at least be classier. But, everyone has their own preferences and I like theming to be more elegant and subtle than in-your-face or kiddish (I don't think kids care one way or another about bedding or even the hotel room unless you go themed like the pirate rooms in CBR).

 

[siskaren]

The comforters they chose in the past were highly, highly tacky. My guess is they made this move so that they could build an association with the class and elegance you find in upper end hotels (which always have white bedding). When you are paying so much per night for a Disney resort, you don't want it to feel like you're sleeping in a Motel 6.

It honestly makes me feel better spending my money to stay on-site when I know the bedding will at least be classier. But, everyone has their own preferences and I like theming to be more elegant and subtle than in-your-face or kiddish (I don't think kids care one way or another about bedding or even the hotel room unless you go themed like the pirate rooms in CBR).

But white bedding doesn't fit the theming at most of the Disney resorts. (I can see it working at Yacht and Beach Club, but that's about it.) I definitely don't think white bedding works with the rustic theming of Alligator Bayou.

 

[kugelette]

But white bedding doesn't fit the theming at most of the Disney resorts. (I can see it working at Yacht and Beach Club, but that's about it.) I definitely don't think white bedding works with the rustic theming of Alligator Bayou.

I hear you. I think the comforter runners are a good compromise. I do realize that a lot of people stay at resorts for the over the top theming; it's honestly a deterrent for me (in the rooms, at least. I like theming of the resorts in general and especially the themed pools).

 

[andrewilley]

Will do. But, when did Port Orleans become an organization to get a .org over a .com??

I could get .org or .net at the time (.com was already taken by a domain-sitter - and anyway that would imply that it is an official/commercial site, which it isn't). I asked around on a few forums at the time, and the consensus was that .org sounded better.

Andre

 

[2Tiggies]

I could get .org or .net at the time (.com was already taken by a domain-sitter - and anyway that would imply that it is an official/commercial site, which it isn't). I asked around on a few forums at the time, and the consensus was that .org sounded better.

Andre

I personally don't mind what you use - as long as the bookmark in my favorites tab takes me right there, I'm happy

 

[DMGeurts]

I personally don't mind what you use - as long as the bookmark in my favorites tab takes me right there, I'm happy

Hahaha... Agreed. Thanks (yet again) Andre for all you do to keep us so well informed. Portorleans.org is the BEST place to go when I am needing some FQ photos to get me through the day.

D~

 

[summerlady]

Sadly, I had to move our September reservation from POFQ to CSR to take advantage of FD. I'm sure it'll be fine but I am going to miss POFQ so much.

 

[VbChristy]

17 days until my first stay here. I am super excited. It's a trip for my sons first birthday- I obtained a mine ride fast pass today (obviously DH and I will be riding separately), we got lunch BOG fast pass and I'm planning to take the boat over to DTD to go to T. rex. I am super excited about the trip!!!

 

[Smurfgirl]

I just booked my second trip this year to POFQ! We loved it that much! I was hoping for free dining, but settled for a RO discount.

 

[summerlady]

I just booked my second trip this year to POFQ! We loved it that much! I was hoping for free dining, but settled for a RO discount.

Are you going in September? I thought that POFQ had been excluded from both FD and a room discount?

 

[Smurfgirl]

Are you going in September? I thought that POFQ had been excluded from both FD and a room discount?

Yes I'm going in September. I was able to get a RO discount on a riverview room. At first the cm told me POFQ was excluded so I was going to do POR or WL. But then he said hold on let me try something. Maybe I got some pixiedust. I'm not sure. But POFQ is my daughters favorite hotel. She will be so excited when I tell her.

CS didn't have any rooms the week we are going and I don't like CBR.

 

[summerlady]

Yes I'm going in September. I was able to get a RO discount on a riverview room. At first the cm told me POFQ was excluded so I was going to do POR or WL. But then he said hold on let me try something. Maybe I got some pixiedust. I'm not sure. But POFQ is my daughters favorite hotel. She will be so excited when I tell her.

CS didn't have any rooms the week we are going and I don't like CBR.

Well, that's great! I'm happy for you. There were so many rumors flying around for the past few days about which resorts were excluded from which discount.

 

[Big Daddy Incredible]

Hi. I have been to POR a few times with my family but we never used the laundry facilities before. We will need to for our trip this July. Are there several different laundry facilities located throughout the resort? Also, are there some ice machines? Thanks.

 

[lynn46356]

We have a trip planned this year at Thanksgiving to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We're taking our sons 26, 25 and 16 and one girlfriend. Our trip was booked at CSR but a friend and I took our moms trip this past March and we stayed here and I fell in love with POFQ. I love the small resort and one bus stop despite it being confusing a few mornings and the boat to DTD. We have two rooms booked, standard view. Not sure if I should make any other requests but I would like ground floor. I was hoping for free dining like so many others but it didn't work out. We're arriving Monday Nov 24 for 6 nights. Kids coming on the 25th so we'll have one quiet night. Hahaha.

 

[siskaren]

Hi. I have been to POR a few times with my family but we never used the laundry facilities before. We will need to for our trip this July. Are there several different laundry facilities located throughout the resort? Also, are there some ice machines? Thanks.

This thread is actually for POFQ, but POR does have laundry facilities by each of the quiet pools. There are ice machines on each floor of each building.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Can someone please explain how the new washing machines and dryers work now that you don't use quarters?

Thanks

 

[abel0205]

Can someone please explain how the new washing machines and dryers work now that you don't use quarters? Thanks

I was there a few weeks ago, and there's a computerized panel near the machines (all the washers and dryers are numbered now). Be sure to choose which panel will operate the machine that you want, and you use a credit or debit card to select the machine and pay for it. There are several options of drying times to choose for the dryers. One note: Be sure to check the rubber gasket around the washer openings for stranded socks or small items. I didn't realize items could hide there and I washed my family's clothes and then discovered someone's thong (eww) in the gasket when our cycle was over.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

checking in tomorrow, standard view room!!!! Looking forward to my one night stay and then my two nigh stay next weekend, pool view room!

 

[Big Daddy Incredible]

This thread is actually for POFQ, but POR does have laundry facilities by each of the quiet pools. There are ice machines on each floor of each building.

My bad. I was in the wrong thread. Thanks for the info.

 

[want2bamommy]

Don't blame you for being excited. You're going to love it!! Enjoy the last part (slowest part, lol) of your countdown!

Thanks! I am so so so so so excited, lol.