MAY 2007 Disney Anniversary Trip at POFQ, with kids! And LOTS of pictures!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi Shelly - I stumbled on your TR just today and read the whole thing. I'm so glad you had a great time. I was particularly interested in your report because we are going back late next May and, depending on a lot of variables, will be staying at either WL, FW cabin, or POFQ. I know you said that POFQ was lacking something - some Disney magic somehow. Do you have any other thoughts about the resort? The size really appeals to me for this particular trip. How did you find the busses? Was it a big inconvenience to have to stop at POR each time? Any other words of wisdom?

Thanks!

Leslie

PS - You said you loved the Poly - it's where we have stayed the past two trips and it is just as wonderful as you think it is.

Hi Leslie!

Let's see. . . What can I say about POFQ??? If you are looking for small, then you are in the right place! You really can't be put in a bad building, they are all within a short distance of each other. The buses were for the most part very good. POFQ is always the first stop when boarding the bus at the resort, so you are pretty much guaranteed a seat. Then it will make 4 stops at POR. Which adds on about 10-15 minutes. After that you are at the parks in less than 10 minutes, except AK was a little farther. Once the bus filled up at POFQ in the morning so they didn't even stop at POR. Which was nice, well not for POR! Coming back from the parks POFQ is the first stop, so that is great. When coming back from DTD they go to all the POR stops first then to POFQ, which is not so great. The lines can get pretty long after fireworks at the parks, but we always ran out right after and caught the first bus. The one night we were at MK there was a seperate line for POFQ alone, so that was nice to not have to share.

As far as what it was lacking, I still haven't exactly put my finger on it. It was a combination of things I guess. The kids never got any towell animals, even though we tipped everyday. The rooms are a little gloomy, I think because of the dark wood on the dressers & headboards. And just the smallness of the whole resort. While it was convenient to be close to everything, there just wasn't anything to see there. At CBR there was a lake, and white sand beaches, and hammocks, and boats, and bridges. At night when CBR was all lit up it was just so beautiful. At POFQ there is a river and some street signs and that's about it. The food court is very small too and the service is very slow. We are a family that spends a good deal of time at the resort, so the food court was a disapointment.

Overall, we didn't hate the place. We just weren't that impressed. It was just the first time that something at Disney just didn't live up to all the hype for us! Some people just love the place. Others not so much. Actually there is a thread going on about it on the resorts boards. I think it is called something like- POFQ not what it used to be - You may want to check it out!

Thanks for reading my TR. I hope it helps! Have fun whatever you decide!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hey there!

I found your report today and read the whole thing. You have such a lovely family and you look like you had such a fun time together. Your sons encounter with Minnie at Chef Mickey's sounds so cute! I hope that your next trip is just as magical and filled with lots of

Thanks for reading and your kind words! I will be checking out your TR soon!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

DH just gave the green light on booking Disney for May 2008!!!!!

 

[MomofCKJ]

I just found your TR and read the whole thing! Very nice! Your boys are adorable and so glad your youngest got to meet Minnie in her red dress! Thanks for sharing your story! We are staying at POFQ in March for the first time. I have heard it is very small and that is one of the reasons I chose it since we are travelling with my parents this time. I thought they would appreciate a not so spread out resort.

Allyson

 

[disneydance]

you did a great job ur tr was very enjoyable

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just found your TR and read the whole thing! Very nice! Your boys are adorable and so glad your youngest got to meet Minnie in her red dress! Thanks for sharing your story! We are staying at POFQ in March for the first time. I have heard it is very small and that is one of the reasons I chose it since we are travelling with my parents this time. I thought they would appreciate a not so spread out resort.

Allyson

Ah, Thanks MomofCKJ!!! Yes, it was such a nice time. I can't wait to be back!!
If you are looking for small you will love POFQ! It is actually an excellent place to take the grandparents. All locations are great and it is very quiet!

Have a great trip!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

you did a great job ur tr was very enjoyable

Thanks for reading DisneyDance!

 

[DISNEYLOVER70]

Found, Read, and finished your trip report this morning!! Thanks for sharing!!! May is my "offical month for Disney". I love the weather and the crowd levels.

If you do decide to stay at a value with two rooms, POP I highly recommend. I have stayed at AKL and POP (and off-site shhhh) and POP was great for our family. My DD13 and DS 10 both loved it as well. Sometimes it is nice to have a little more room to spread out. The food court at POP was awesome as well.

Whatever you decide, I will be looking for your trip report!! Unfortunately, I don't see us going back until May of 2009

Have fun with all your planning!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for reading DisneyLover70!!

We too thought May was just wonderful! So why mess with a good thing, right?!? October was just not that enjoyable. Disney was awesome of course, but it was way too hot and way too crowded!! Someday I'd like to try December or January I think!

We are pretty decided on CSR for next May. I haven't booked yet, but am going to soon! If we ever try a Value it will either be ASMo or POP, they both look like a lot of fun. I'd like to try to go see them on this next trip, but we always seem to run out of time!

 

[crzy4my2]

I just read your TR..what a great time! Thank you for posting. I love reading what everyone did when they went. it gives me some ideas for our trip.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just read your TR..what a great time! Thank you for posting. I love reading what everyone did when they went. it gives me some ideas for our trip.

Thanks for reading crzy4my2 ! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I like reading others TR's also to see the pictures and get some more ideas!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just booked our trip for May 2008!!


Coronado Springs ~ Here we come!!

 

[scottny]

Great report. Just finished it. I stayed at POR and loved it and I agree POFQ is small and does not seem very Disney like.

Great pics.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for reading Scottny! Glad you enjoyed it! I will be checking out your TR soon!