Help me choose...please!

[DEdismom]

Hello! I am currently trying to decide on a moderate resort for my much anticipated January 2013 trip...our first in 4 years. Travelling will be myself, husband, our 3 kids (7, 4 and 2) plus both of our mothers (68 and 67 but pretty active). Last time we went we stayed at POP but this time we have decided to go for a moderate resort. We need to get 2 rooms (hopefully adjoining) and our 180 days opens on 1/30 so I need to decide now. I have ruled out CBR because the main reason I want a moderate is for the queen beds! I am considering the other 3 though...what do you think? I am so confused and no one else seems to care where we stay! I am in charge of planning everything and since we can only afford to go every few years I want it to be great. What would the experts recommend? The kids would love to swim I am sure but I don't know if the moms would love long walks to get to bus stops and food courts. We probably would not eat at a table service at the resort so that does not matter to us either. Time is ticking for me!

 

[Sue M]

Our fav mod is POR.
Love the mansion section. Either Magnolia Terrace or Acadian House are well located, I ask to be close to the bridge to Old Man Island.

Beautiful landscaping, one of the best in WDW IMO. Has a nice main pool and the option of quiet pools too.

Boat to DTD

Horse & carriage rides, evening entertainment in the lounge. Bob Jackson's show is a must see.

The resort has been newly refurbed and the rooms are very nice. I love walking along the river paths, so pretty.

 

[Missytara]

Ditto. I took my active mom, about the same age, in 2004 and she still talks about our trip to POR to this day.

 

[mommadjones]

I also love POR the mansions section. Good luck with your decision.

 

[Jessica527]

I would say POR because of the boat and food options!

 

[Deb & Bill]

...We need to get 2 rooms (hopefully adjoining) and our 180 days opens on 1/30 so I need to decide now. ...

Adjoining means close to each other, maybe across the hall, maybe right next door, but not necessarily connected to each other. Connecting means they share a door between them that is opened to connect the rooms. So, do you want adjoining or connecting?

 

[DizDaD7]

I'm kinda partial or bias to CSR..Which I consider the best Moderate..

Honestly either of the 4 are fine, but I'd rate them like this:
1st CSR
2nd POR
3rd POFQ
4th CBR...

Heres why?


1st off: Pool . Each resort's main pool is nice, but the POFQ is a lil bit on the kiddish side. CSR nice theming & never ever crowded at all. POR Very nice as well w/ a nice side crowd during all hours. Same w/ CBR. POR's is nice and close to the main bldg, which is very convenient too. CSR a lil far but worth the beautiful walk.

2nd: Rooms. This fairly even for all. It all depends on your taste. I believe all have updated rooms now. I was fortunate to saty in them for POR & CSR. I loved both. POFQ I didn't stay in for more than a day. CBR never stayed inside.

3rd: Food area. I think by far. CSR Pepper Market. Never a wait to be seated. no more than 15 seconds .honestly. Also they bring u the drinks for a really small tip. (not a big deal) All the others were so darn packed & it really discouraged me. I felt like I was back at the values.

4th: Transportation. CSR definetley gets the nod again. Never once did we wait to or from any park or DTD. The fact that its a convention hotel helps. But Both the POR & POFQ have a nice boat ride to DTD. Bad side is the buses there. LOng long wait, especially from HS Fantasmic show. Both buses returning to the resorts from there were a minimum 7 or 8 buses. CBR felt just about average.

5th: Grounds. All are beautiful. POR & CSR stand out IMHO. CBR is spread out and the theming to me doesnt feel like Disney. Plus main Bldg is no where near anything. Check in area. POFQ is very small. Kinda claustraphobic if you ask me.

Lets put it this way: This is Disney, No matter which you choose, they will make it a magical time regardless. Have fun choosing & enjoy!