POFQ - have you been recently?

dcedwards

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I haven't read any reports lately regarding the POFQ. We are staying there the end of Nov/first of Dec. and I was wondering how things were since it reopened.

1) How is the bus transportation?
2) How is the condition of the room?
3) New food court?
4) Overall service in regards to housekeeping, food court, front desk, etc.?
 
I was at POFQ 8/20-8/25. We had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

The bus transportation was great. I never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a bus to get anywhere.

The room was a little "worn" (bedspread, carpet and shower curtain) but not too bad. I can't believe they didn't do room renovations while they were closed because they are probably going to need them very soon.

I never saw the old food court so I can't compare but it I thought the food court was great. The lines were short at both the food counters and the checkout line. After 10PM the only food area that was opened was the pizza/pasta one and the bakery/ice cream one.

Check-in was very fast, no line. There were plenty of CM's in the food area always keeping the beverage island, tables and condiment areas neat and clean.

Housekeeping was great although arrived quite late (4PM) in our area on our first day. I called down and requested earlier service for the remainder of our stay so that my son could nap in the afternoon. The room was then always cleaned prior to our return from the parks in the early afternoon. My son was delighted with the "stuffed animal arrangements" and "towel animals" left by housekeeping!

The pool area was always busy but never too crowded to get a chair.

I hope you have a great stay!


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Let's keep this post going :p

We're heading down during the first week of December. I'm extremely nervous, as we've only stayed in our beloved CBR previously - this is a big step for me to switch resorts <g>

Any magical stories to tell about FQ? How about food genres at the food court? Which park takes the longest to travel to on the buses? etc..


Thanks ;)
 
To me, there is no comparison - FQ all the way!!!! We stayed at the FQ 2 years ago and loved it. The grounds were beautiful, the location was perfect, the rooms were clean, housekeeping was great. Everything is within a very short walk. At any given point, you are no more than 3-4 minutes away from the furthest point in the resort. The food court was great - and I am very picky. We did not eat lunch but we found ourselves eating breakfast everyday because it was so good. Try the beignets - you will be hooked. It is a beautiful walk to the Riverside resort - it is a beautiful walk anywhere. The buses ran great - never waited more than 10 minutes at any given time and the boat was not only a convenience to go to DD it was also a beautiful scenic ride.

Last year we stayed at CB and honestly, I was not impressed. We compared it to the FQ over and over and over again - "the food isn't as good" - "it's not as pretty" - "everything's so far from each other". We almost asked to be switched over to the FQ.

You will love this resort!!!!!! We sure did.

Check out the pictures here:

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/pix.asp?resort

Here is a great map:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/portorleans.jpg



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Crichton -

We love the FQ. Last year, due to shut down we stayed at Riverside. While it was also nice we still preferred the FQ.

But since it has reopened, they have remodeled the food court and made it similar to the one at Riverside. I've heard good reports from the first of June but wanted to hear more from people who were actually there even more recently. But, if you have any questions about the resort...fire away. We've stayed there over 8 or 9 times. I lose track. Loved it each time.

Kdibattista - I agree with you on the FQ. We just love it there.

I'm really looking forward to hearing from more people who have been there recently. That will give us a good idea of the "flavor" of the resort since its reopening. And, I'm also curious how things are going to be with the closing of CBR and its affect on the FQ. So, we will wait to see if anyone else responds to the questions.
 
Went this past May and spent two nights at Riverside and then moved over to POFQ for three nights, we moved in the first day they were opened. There were three families in our party.

All the ladies loved the mansions and landscaping at Riverside. It was very romantic. The men hated it because we were very, very far from the parking lot and we had a great deal of luggage to move. Check in was s-l-o-w.

POFQ one word, AWESOME! we had a pool view on the 2nd floor. Check in went very smoothly. Everyone was very freindly and helpful. We had two bellhops (I guess that is their title) who loaded all the luggage on a stretch golf cart and delived the luggage, kids and one adult to the rooms. They carried it up the stairs, into the room and gave us helpful hints about POFQ and how to navigate around. The food court had tasty food, great for breakfast! THe kids really enjoyed the pool, and my sister and I enjoyed the pool bar's frozen beverages.

This was our first trip to either Riverside or POFQ. We have stayed at CBR three different trips. We enjoyed it too. The biggest differnce, besides theme, is size. CBR is HUGE! I would never have used the mugs at CBR. We used them at both Riverside and POFQ and I felt we they were worth the cost.

As for furniture, the CBR has pickeled, light colored furniture with a tropical color theme. Both the Riverside and POFQ have the darker, cherry furniture and an early american/colonial theme.

I think you can be happy at any of these resorts.

**Disclaimer - My husband said I should warn you that if I can be at Disney World I can find something positive about everything! We once stayed in a Travel Lodge that had been poorly kept. I think we paid $29.00 a night. My husband and mother kept complaining about the mold. I on the other hand slept with a close pin on my nose and thought we had a wonderful trip.

Dont worry about the ants, there are elephants out there!
 
This thread is terrific. Thank you all for the great reviews of FQ. We are booked there next May and I can hardly wait. So nice to hear comments from recent visitors. We have tried many times to stay at FQ but something always prevented it from happening. I'm keeping my fingers crossed nothing comes up to change our plans for next spring.
 
I can't believe they didn't do room renovations while they were closed because they are probably going to need them very soon.

I would assume the renovations weren't done because of the cost. Since when the resort closed they had no idea when it would reopen, they may not have wanted to spend the money, or may not have had the money to invest in a costly rehab. Think of how much it would cost to paint, and put new carpet, bedspreads, shower curtains and curtains in over 1000 rooms when you aren't sure when the resort would reopen and recoup that investment.
 
Keep this thread going. I will be staying at POFQ for the first time in October 2002 and I cant wait. I love hearing all the information! Thanks!
 
Boy - I can't wait! Just hearing all the good responses and experiences here are making me excited. We have enjoyed Disney and CBR so much, it's hard to believe that CBR was on the low end of the totem pole. This is going to be an amazing trip!

Rest assured, I'm going to take a ton of pictures and share them when we get back!


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Thank you Crichton I can't wait. Lately it seems like I'm a fanatic trying to find more and more pictures of PO/FQ! I hope you all have fantastic trips!
 
I tried to remember some other positive things about the POFQ. So, here goes!

When you walk into the lobby it is like you have entered a New Orleans court yard. Jazz music, fountain and someone is there to hand you Mardi Gras beads.

The side walks are layed out like streets and they all have names. (We had just been to New Orleans and my 4 yo wanted to know where Bourbon Street was. LOL) The sidewalks are not just concrete, they are textured, some may of had a brick look and it seens other had stones, the concrete was tented a dark color. The landscaping is beautiful.

The boat ride to DTD was wonderful at night. We really enjoyed this adventure.

We rode the bus to the park and found that service was fantastic. One advantage about POFQ is that the bus usually picks up here first the goes over to Riverside. Unlike CBR, if I remember correctly, POFQ only has one pickup spot. The reason is the resort is so small/compact. As I said in the earlier post, I liked that!

I like the location of POFQ in relation to other areas of interest. We drove to FT. Wilderness and then hopped on a bus to go to the Hoop Dee Doo. It was no drive at all. DTD is close also.

The gift shop is adequate, but I do think the one at Riverside is nicer , larger, well stocked.

As I also said earlier, check-in was fast. They were friendly and assisted us in getting priority seatings, directions.

The room decorations at Riverside in the mansions are themed around a Mississippi paddle boat, cotton gin, etc. The rooms had river and boat prints on the wall. At the POFQ there were old black and white photos of individual people. The ones in our room gave the person's name, year taken (if known) and my favorite part, which cast member they were related too. For example, John DOe, 1885, Grandfather of cast member of Jane DOe. NEAT!

Tha't all I can remember right now. I'll try to remember more later.
 
WOW! Now I'm all geared up for those beads! I hadn't thought of that - but what a wonderful perk!


I'm also very excited about the bus service - since FQ gets to board first and exit first. When we were at CBR, we often had to deal with full buses,etc ..

Thanks again for all the info!!


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My first "adult" trip to WDW was in 1994, and we (me and my then boyfriend) stayed at POFQ. I loved the resort! I have since stayed at CBR, WL, and ASMu with DH. We have an upcoming trip for December scheduled at AKL and YC. I am hoping for a 5 day weekend trip in late April / early May and really want to stay at POFQ. The resort is gorgeous, and the price is right!

I love to read reviews of POFQ - my favorite long lost resort! Thanks for the thread!

I will be back - sooner or later!!!!!!

:earsgirl: Krissy
 
My BF and I will be staying at POFQ 12/20-12/25. We have never been to WDW at Christmas, nor have we ever stayed at a WDW resort. I had a really tough time choosing between all the moderates. I'm hoping I made the right choice. From the sound of this thread, I did!! Keep the comments coming!
 
In case you are looking for Hidden Mickeys, check this out:

http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/Resorts/PortOrleans.html

Heres a picture to get you excited! There aren't very many on the web, but the lobby looks great!

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Anyone know the best place to request a room? We've got prefences in for building 4,6,7 but didn't know what to hope to get!!

Here's a map:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/portorleans.jpg
 
More GREAT info on POFQ! The more I read about this resort, the more thrilled I am about staying there!!!
 
Crichton -
We will be there the same time you are at the POFQ ... maybe we will run into each other.:D We always request bldg. 5 but have stayed in 4 and 6. They are all close since the resort is so small.
Debbie
 












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