Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE Resort

[tinkerbellmagic]

So it looks like they have no plans to make Ole Man Island a zero entry pool like CBR then? Was kind of hoping they were.

 

[andrewilley]

So it looks like they have no plans to make Ole Man Island a zero entry pool like CBR then? Was kind of hoping they were.

Not as far as I'm aware, no. Shame really, as there would probably be space to extend the current stepped zone to make it zero-entry.

Andre

 

[keahgirl8]

This June will be our first week long trip to WDW. We've done 3 previous 2-4 nights following a Disney Cruise. This is our first non cruise trip. In the past we've always stayed at AKL, which we LOVE, but POR was so much less expensive when staying a whole week, so we're giving it a try, based on positive reviews. Has anyone stayed at both? Will we be terribly disappointed in the theming, given how magical AKL is? We are actually looking forward to spending time at the resort, so are hoping it will not disappoint in comparison. I'll be traveling with my 12 year old daughter. Thoughts?

No. You will not be disappointed. I doubt you're going to find anyone on a POR thread that will tell you otherwise.

 

[soniam]

This June will be our first week long trip to WDW. We've done 3 previous 2-4 nights following a Disney Cruise. This is our first non cruise trip. In the past we've always stayed at AKL, which we LOVE, but POR was so much less expensive when staying a whole week, so we're giving it a try, based on positive reviews. Has anyone stayed at both? Will we be terribly disappointed in the theming, given how magical AKL is? We are actually looking forward to spending time at the resort, so are hoping it will not disappoint in comparison. I'll be traveling with my 12 year old daughter. Thoughts?

We stayed at Poly twice. Last trip we stayed at POR and absolutely loved it. I love New Orleans though. We didn't feel let down at all. The only thing's that I didn't like were that the room was smaller than Poly and there is no door between the room and the sinks. There is a curtain, which turned out to be just fine for our family. We would be staying there again in March if it weren't for the main pool refurb. I don't know if I could go back to staying at a deluxe. The cost savings is just too much, especially considering the value you get at moderates like POR.

 

[Jetta8300]

Here now. Saturday. No one is working pool are but it's a mess and they are removing tiles from sides so guess there is jack hammering. Roofers are working today in mansions so hammering happening.

Was there over the last week and there was much jack hammering in the pool area!!!

Is this something you would notice much around the resort if you weren't by the pool area? Can you hear the jack hammering from your room?

 

[HopperFan]

Is this something you would notice much around the resort if you weren't by the pool area? Can you hear the jack hammering from your room?

During the day we are gone. I took the pictures when we grabbed food before heading to park. Since the main pool is self contained on island you won't see anything. If you are gone during day you won't hear anything. We heard them hammering on roof while walking but wasn't bad.

 

[Limes96]

We didn't hear the jack hammering from our room. It was only obnoxious when my husband and I sat in the rocking chairs for morning coffee - on the back porch of the main lobby.

 

[Sue M]

This June will be our first week long trip to WDW. We've done 3 previous 2-4 nights following a Disney Cruise. This is our first non cruise trip. In the past we've always stayed at AKL, which we LOVE, but POR was so much less expensive when staying a whole week, so we're giving it a try, based on positive reviews. Has anyone stayed at both? Will we be terribly disappointed in the theming, given how magical AKL is? We are actually looking forward to spending time at the resort, so are hoping it will not disappoint in comparison. I'll be traveling with my 12 year old daughter. Thoughts?

We go back & forth between POR and deluxe stays. Love POR. It's a beautiful resort with some extras like the boat to DTD, evening entertainment, and carriage rides. The only thing we miss is having a balcony.

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

We are staying at POR in August. Preferred room booked. What building would you suggest for a pool view (as we will use the pool a lot in August) that is the closest building to food court? The maps look like building 18 is our best bet, but want to ask the POR experts here (we are usually at POFQ). Also, my dad may come with us - he has difficulty with stairs. Is there an elevator or should we request ground floor? I think there are only 2 floors?
TIA for your help.

 

[siskaren]

We are staying at POR in August. Preferred room booked. What building would you suggest for a pool view (as we will use the pool a lot in August) that is the closest building to food court? The maps look like building 18 is our best bet, but want to ask the POR experts here (we are usually at POFQ). Also, my dad may come with us - he has difficulty with stairs. Is there an elevator or should we request ground floor? I think there are only 2 floors?
TIA for your help.

Just ask for what you want - close to pool and food court - rather than a building number. There aren't elevators in the Alligator Bayou section (where all the preferred rooms are) so you should ask for ground floor.

 

[Lisann]

andreawilley...thank you for taking the time to build a beautiful website. I just finished looking at all of the photo galleries and yes, it made me homesick! I appreciate all of the attention to detail and all of the time and effort on your part. Thank you.

 

[keahgirl8]

We didn't hear the jack hammering from our room. It was only obnoxious when my husband and I sat in the rocking chairs for morning coffee - on the back porch of the main lobby.

Where was your room?

 

[Limes96]

Where was your room?

We were in AB building 18 on the pool side.

 

[Echo queen]

Just ask for what you want - close to pool and food court - rather than a building number. There aren't elevators in the Alligator Bayou section (where all the preferred rooms are) so you should ask for ground floor.

This will be my first POR visit, I am booked preferred, I can not do stairs and may be renting an ECV. Please advise me as to what to request and how??? March 1st is my check in date. We were at POFQ last 2 years third floor with ECV no problem. I did not realize there where resorts without elevators.

Thanks

 

[Sue M]

This will be my first POR visit, I am booked preferred, I can not do stairs and may be renting an ECV. Please advise me as to what to request and how??? March 1st is my check in date. We were at POFQ last 2 years third floor with ECV no problem. I did not realize there where resorts without elevators.

Thanks

Have request to be on ground floor noted on reservation because you need ECV. I'd also email resort room assignor 4 days ahead of arrival with your request.

 

[Echo queen]

Have request to be on ground floor noted on reservation because you need ECV. I'd also email resort room assignor 4 days ahead of arrival with your request.

Should I do online check in now or wait until the 4 day range to email/call resort before or after I have been reading the PO website soaking up info.

Thanks

 

[Sue M]

Should I do online check in now or wait until the 4 day range to email/call resort before or after I have been reading the PO website soaking up info.

Thanks

I do online check in, then email room assignor 4 days before arrival. Our last stay we were in mansion section (by choice) but asked for a room near elevator and also near foot bridge. I explained in email that I had recent knee surgery. I was given a perfect location. It helps if they know why you are requesting a certain location and they're very good about trying to accommodate.

 

[dansdad]

I do online check in, then email room assignor 4 days before arrival. Our last stay we were in mansion section (by choice) but asked for a room near elevator and also near foot bridge. I explained in email that I had recent knee surgery. I was given a perfect location. It helps if they know why you are requesting a certain location and they're very good about trying to accommodate.

Do you mean fax your requests? I didn't think you could email the room assignor. I know you can email IPO if staying Club Level, but didn't think it was possible otherwise.

 

[Sue M]

Do you mean fax your requests? I didn't think you could email the room assignor.

Yes!! Sorry! That's exactly what I meant, oops. Fax!!!

 

[keahgirl8]

We were in AB building 18 on the pool side.

Good to know! I am in preferred and was a little worried about the noise at the pool.