Just back from POFQ

[wishesUT]

We just got back from a 10 night stay at POFQ and it was really wonderful. Of our recent trips we've stayed at the Poly and POP, and POFQ is hands down our favorite of the three.

We got in around 5 on a Saturday night and rode magical express to the resort. The bus stops first at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs, but the trip went by quickly. When we arrived it was dark and the Christmas decorations were all aglow, very pretty. We did online check-in and that was very fast.

Our rooms were in Building 1 on the third floor as we asked to be somewhere quiet. This was a great location for us. We rented a car and parking was extremely convenient. The pool and lobby were just a short, beautiful walk away. The resort never felt crowded like Pop always seems to, and we loved the beautiful and relaxing boat ride to Downtown Disney.

We only used the bus to get to the Magic Kingdom, but we found bus service going there and back to be efficient. The food court was adequate, though nothing particular special. We wanted to try the Po Boy sandwiches, but they stop serving them at 4 so we never got the chance.

I love the queen sized beds. That's a terrific improvement and the newly remodeled rooms look great. My four boys, ages 8 and under, all loved the pool and used the slide over and over. We had a great trip and will definitely be returning to this beautiful resort in the future. Our stay there was really wonderful.

 

[bitohoney]

Thanks for the review! My 1st stay there will be next week!

 

[disnut1149]

Hi
Sounds like you had a great time!! How comfortable were the beds? They renovated Pop and their beds are so hard. I can't stay there anymore. I would like to stay at POFQ again. The beds were comfortable before the renovation. Just wanted to know how they are now. Thanks!!

 

[DisneyLoverUSA]

How were you able to stay at POFQ with 5 ppl and a baby? Your second to the youngest is 3 correct? If so then they count as a person. Just curious how that worked.

 

[OThopeful35]

I loved POFQ as well. I loved how close everything was. Food court, pool, and bus stop was so close to our room. I am glad you enjoyed your stay there!

 

[cassie]

POFQ is my very favorite resort. I love the boat ride to DTD.

 

[sharadoc]

How were you able to stay at POFQ with 5 ppl and a baby? Your second to the youngest is 3 correct? If so then they count as a person. Just curious how that worked.

Her post said "our rooms" so I think they had 2 rooms!

 

[kerri0616]

Yay! We arrive 12/24. Looking forward to those queen size beds!

Thank you for the great review. I upgraded us to FQ a couple weeks ago from AsSp.

K

 

[wishesUT]

How were you able to stay at POFQ with 5 ppl and a baby? Your second to the youngest is 3 correct? If so then they count as a person. Just curious how that worked.

My parents came as well and they had a had a room right next to ours, so we actually only had four people in our room plus the baby. One of our sons slept in my parent's room.

 

[wishesUT]

Hi
Sounds like you had a great time!! How comfortable were the beds? They renovated Pop and their beds are so hard. I can't stay there anymore. I would like to stay at POFQ again. The beds were comfortable before the renovation. Just wanted to know how they are now. Thanks!!

I thought the beds were actually pretty comfortable. I did think the pillows left something to be desired, but the beds were fine.

 

[heartse]

We were there Dec 2-10, and found the beds to be very hard. I had a very hard time sleeping while there... always woke up extra sore. It was a pretty resort, but I think we determined that we aren't On-Property people. This was our first time actually on property, and I think we are going to stick to staying at the DoubleTree in Downtown Disney.

 

[Turk February]

POFQ is the hidden gem of WDW. We stayed there last year and absolutely loved everything about it.