Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Resort

[dansdad]

Why I wonder, did they wait until June to announce a closing in July? Seems pretty short-sighted to me, unless there was an unexpected problem...

That has been their standard operating procedure.

Does anyone have an expected open date or is it just fall? This kind of irks me as we have a late August trip planned and one of the pluses for this resort is the food court. It's unclear what will be available at Scat Cat's.

WDW never puts an opening/completion date for projects like these. They are always general, fall of 2017, Spring of 2018, etc. I would suspect Andre might get an exact date once it gets really close.

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

Is there going to be any type of temporary food court or anything? I really don't like the idea of not having a QS available at the resort

 

[ras1121]

Wait, so there will be no food court or drinking filling station at the resort?

 

[minnie mum]

Is there going to be any type of temporary food court or anything? I really don't like the idea of not having a QS available at the resort

Wait, so there will be no food court or drinking filling station at the resort?

Did either of you read the info in the linked article?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/06/port-orleans-resort-food-court-closing.html#more

An alternative dining experience will be available adjacent to the lobby andScat Cat’s Lounge. This location will be serving Guest favorites such as jambalaya, gumbo, po-boy sandwiches, other hot and cold entrees, and the resort's famous beignets. A selection of grab ‘n’ go meals also will be available for purchase.

 

[ras1121]

Did either of you read the info in the linked article?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/06/port-orleans-resort-food-court-closing.html#more

Nope

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

Did either of you read the info in the linked article?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/06/port-orleans-resort-food-court-closing.html#more

sprry I worded it poorly, I meant would their full normal menu be available or just a few items.

 

[andrewilley]

Is there going to be any type of temporary food court or anything? I really don't like the idea of not having a QS available at the resort

Yes, that's why they are working on the Bonfamille's location at the moment, that will be used as a replacement for the food court for the duration of the refurb. I've known about this work as an upcoming project since this time last year, but until the dates were finally confirmed (the plans have moved and been adjusted, and I believe also downscaled, several times) I was asked not to release anything officially. I did lay as many heavy hints as I could in my April news post about Bonfamille's though... see http://www.portorleans.org/news.php?first=300416

Andre

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

Will it be a big disruption? That's exactly why we chose POFQ over WL and definitely don't want to be around construction with a toddler

 

[ras1121]

Just received the following email:

Thank you for choosing Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter as your vacation destination! We eagerly await your arrival and look forward to sharing our hospitality with you.

Here at the Walt Disney World® Resort, we believe that in order to continue delivering the best Guest experience, we must renew and refresh our offerings at every opportunity. In preparation for your upcoming stay, we want to make you aware that Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Food Court will be closed for enhancement and unavailable during your visit.

Rest assured, while we are working our magic, there will be plenty of dining options available to you:

An alternative dining experience will be available adjacent to the Lobby. This location will proudly serve Guest favorites such as jambalaya, gumbo, po-boy sandwiches, other hot and cold entrées and our famous beignets. In addition, there will also be a selection of grab 'n' go meals available for purchase.

Bus transportation will be provided from 7:00am to 12:00am to our neighboring Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, where you can dine at Riverside Mill Food Court or stop in for dinner at Boatwright's Dining Hall from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Our in-room pizza delivery service will continue to be available from 4:00pm to 12:00am daily. The menu includes pizza, hot and cold sandwiches and pasta which you can order by pressing "Dining Options" on your in-room phone.

 

[Evansvillegirl26]

It doesn't say anything about drink stations. Not going to spend $20 to have to take a bus to get a soda. Sad thing is we just switched over to POFQ today from pop for September

 

[Doug S]

I'm checking in on October 23 and received the email about the closure. A bit disappointing, but not a deal breaker for my 4 day trip. As long as I have a place to fill up my mug with coffee & hot chocolate, I'm fine!

 

[Evansvillegirl26]

Also does it say when they will be done? It just says Fall.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

I am so disappointed! We arrive July 11! All I can say is, the beignets had better be up to the usual level of excellence -- I've been waiting and waiting to get them. And yes, we need some kind of mug refilling station!

 

[RJstanis]

It doesn't say anything about drink stations. Not going to spend $20 to have to take a bus to get a soda. Sad thing is we just switched over to POFQ today from pop for September

I'd be shocked if they didn't have a drink station during this time

 

[RJstanis]

Will it be a big disruption? That's exactly why we chose POFQ over WL and definitely don't want to be around construction with a toddler

I stayed at Poly last year with lots of outdoor construction and wasn't inconvenienced by anything due to it. Being as this is indoor construction and not where the rooms are, I would imagine it shouldn't effect you at all. Disney does a pretty good job minimizing the inconvenience and noise...they just take forever

 

[RJstanis]

I am so disappointed! We arrive July 11! All I can say is, the beignets had better be up to the usual level of excellence -- I've been waiting and waiting to get them. And yes, we need some kind of mug refilling station!

Beignets and drinl station is all we need to lol. We typically eat off resort for everything else anyway

 

[ras1121]

I am wondering the same thing about the drink station...

 

[ChimCher-ee]

But, let me add, I haven't received an email like some PPs. Maybe July 11 (our timeframe is the 11th through 18th) is not definite?

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

But, let me add, I haven't received an email like some PPs. Maybe July 11 (our timeframe is the 11th through 18th) is not definite?

I haven't either and our dates are in September

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

I am wondering the same thing about the drink station...

If there isn't a drink station we'd definitely switch resorts. It is very important to my husband