Great News: POFQ

[Virgo10]

I didn't see this posted so here goes:

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Disney to reopen part of Port Orleans Resort
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By Todd Pack
Sentinel Staff Writer


January 30, 2004, 11:42 AM EST


Walt Disney World said today it plans to reopen the 1,080-room French Quarter section of its rambling Port Orleans Resort midway through the crucial spring break travel season.


The New Orleans-theme French Quarter will reopen March 21. Disney began taking reservations today.


Disney closed the French Quarter in early May as part of a two-year renovation of Port Orleans, which includes the 2,048-room Riverside section.


Riverside has remained opened but is being renovated in phases, spokeswoman Rena Langley said.


Improvements to both sections include the installation of new carpeting, furniture and bathroom fixtures, she said.


The French Quarter opened in 1991. Riverside, originally a separate hotel called Dixie Landings, followed in 1992. The adjacent hotels were merged four years ago.

Certainly great news for those of us who rate POFQ their favorite place to stay.

Roberta

 

[liznboys]

Thanks for posting this! I've been anxious to hear news about POFQ!! I was afraid it would be closed even longer than the 2 years they said, so this is great news! We stayed there in March 2003, and hope to stay there in March 2005. I hope the renovation is totally done by then!

Liz

 

[Selket]

Sweet! I loved staying at this resort so I"ll be tempted to do so the next trip!

 

[Gregg]

Just called for April -- they aren't taking ressies yet. Not loaded in their systems.

If anyone has luck, please let me know!!

Gregg