POR advice?

[dreamflight99]

It's rated the best Moderate resort, some even wondering why it isn't considered a deluxe resorts.

It's rated in Birnbaum's guide as a "DELUXE at a MODERATE PRICE!" I couldn't agree more, and have enjoyed every visit to this resort.

 

[DissyLove]

Awesome! I didn't know that, dreamflight! Thanks!

 

[Lizzybee]

I just got back from POR 3 days ago and I can't say one bad thing about our experience there. Our Mousekeeper went above and beyond making little displays for my kids' growing supply of stuffed animals and disney toys. We found her to tip her directly the day before we left...the kids got her picture and autographs for their books too. One lifeguard led the kids in games in the main pool on Ole Man Island. Boatwrights food is excellent, especially the Blueprint Omlette for breakfast.

 

[DissyLove]

Thanks, and I will have to try that omelette!!!

 

[ktink]

I've got a question. Does the Mansion section also have in room safes?

 

[dreamflight99]

I just got back from POR 3 days ago and I can't say one bad thing about our experience there. Our Mousekeeper went above and beyond making little displays for my kids' growing supply of stuffed animals and disney toys. We found her to tip her directly the day before we left...the kids got her picture and autographs for their books too. One lifeguard led the kids in games in the main pool on Ole Man Island. Boatwrights food is excellent, especially the Blueprint Omlette for breakfast.

Your post brings back more endearing and wonderful memories of our times at this heavenly resort. Each and every day, our sweet and caring mousekeeper would lovingly arrange DD's ever-expanding cache of plush WDW creatures in "displays" on her bed. During the last week of our visit, it was DD's BD! This mousekeeper knew about it an advance, as we chatted about a certain "special" plush for sale in the "general" store near the front office. WELL, on the DAY OF HER BD...we had an early start! We left and bid this sweet woman a goodbye, informing her we would return late in the afternoon before an evening of celebration at the MK (E-ride night and dinner in the castle). DH intended to purchase the plush upon our return, as well as a few other treats we had set aside with a CM in the store.

As we returned to our room on the second floor in the courtyard of Oak Manor, corner room....we noticed SEVERAL GUESTS huddled outside our windows?!? As soon as we neared the scene, we knew why! This darling woman, had "arranged" an entire & very elaborate "Birthday" scene (like a master window-display artist for Macy's or Saks!) for DD! All the animals were seated in a semi-circle around a small birthday cake (w/"4" candles), and a partially "wrapped" gift in the center. Some of the characters had pieces of the wrapping in their hands, etc.! The paper was torn off the gift in inconspicuous places here and there, as if they were all "unwrapping" it together. Tied to her favorite Minnie Mouse, was a beautiful bouquet of helium balloons! It was a breathtaking sight to behold, especially the look on our little 4~YO DD's face as she stared with the other guests at this stunning display. There was also some Disney confetti around the area, and some other little candies scattered around the plush friends!

Once inside the room, she went to the window immediately, and carefully extracted the "wrapped" item from the center of the festivities! We were completely STUNNED to see the Disney character she wanted from the General Store under the wrapping/tape! She had gone on and on about this specific plush, and described it in great detail during her daily morning "chats" with this mousekeeper. She even told this kind woman, the plush she wanted was secretly "hidden" under the pile and wayyyyyy in the back...where no one else would find him!! LOL. The mousekeeper used to look at DH & I with a "wink" whenever DD would tell her about this birthday wish.

I promptly phoned the resort manager, and explained our surprise/gratitude. He transferred me to the person whom oversees this department for all the resorts, and I explained how this generous gesture by this invaluable associate had touched our hearts. We were so overwhelmed. The next day, she was greeted with hugs and kisses from DD, and showered with gratitude from DH and myself. She then informed us she had been called in by the main supervisor/manager that very morning. She seemed uncomfortable and a bit embarrassed to tell us, but she wished to express her gratitude for our "phone call" and praise to her boss, etc., (which was the LEAST we could do!) Apparently, she was made aware of the details of our call and commendation, and also received something special in recognition for her outstanding efforts. She did not elaborate, but she seemed extremely satisfied/pleased by whatever it was. It's truly the little things like this, which are permanently etched in our minds, traced again and again over the years to rekindle warm and happy visions.

Have a WONDERFUL time at this MAGICAL resort!!

TTFN...DF99

 

[DissyLove]

Loved the story, dreamflight-and it is so nice to hear about people commenting to supervisors about nice things they have to say about employees, I am sure! I bet the mouskeeper was very grateful!

 

[ktink]

That was such a sweet story, dreamflight! It just makes ya feel good when ya hear things like this. I hope we're able to have some Pixie Dust on our next trip.

 

[Daisy'sMom]

dreamflight, your story made me . It is such a sweet story that should be treasured forever!

 

[dreamflight99]

Thanks for the kind comments! It is one of MANY experiences we have enjoyed at WDW...where the MAGIC LIVES!! DD still remembers where/how she received this plush...nearly 14 years later. Memories...are truly priceless, and the reason we keep returning to WDW year after year. Part of our lives, have been LIVED inside the parks and resorts of summer's past. I know everyone of you whom travel to these wondrous locations year after year, also have similar stories to recall/share.

 

[DZNYMGCFAM]

Ktink,

I think that the Mansions now have safes since they remodeled. They use to not have them, but someone on this forum told me they just got back from POR and stayed in the mansions and they had a safe in their room. If you are staying at POR and would like a safe, I would request that with your ressies and then again at check-in. My husband requires a safe in our room and that is why we first started staying in the Alligator Bayou section as they were the only rooms that had the safes at the resort, but now we won't stay anywhere else, we love that section!!!

 

[PrincessTeddyBear]

flamom: for Boatwrights, I would advise maybe calling from your room before you walk over.....the longest I ever had to wait was about 15 mins for a table. And this was in August. I think it depends on what time you plan to eat also.
And you are NOT able to see illuminations from POR. (at least not that I ever saw....I would think it would be too far away). You can see illuminations from CBR.

We couldn't see illuminations but on New Years Eve we could see the fireworks from Epcot; and a few times we did see fireworks at Epcot on the boat from POR to POFQ.

 

[DissyLove]

Hello again, is Boatrights a dinner only restaurant at POR or all meals? Can anyone recommend it for a mom travelling with her two little ones, aged 5 and 7?

 

[Lizzybee]

Breakfast and dinner - no lunch. My kids liked it and one is as picky as they come. The breakfasts are especially good

 

[DissyLove]

Good to know that they are open for bfast and dinner. If we are there at lunch, we can always do the food courts. I'll definately have us give bfast a try!! Are they really busy there, does anyone know, say in June? (ie, do I need a PS?)

Thanks!

 

[Lizzybee]

I was there for Spring Break and we were able to just walk in for Breakfast, even Easter morning it didn't seem crowded, although we did have a PS for then. I made a same day PS for a Saturday night while we were there too and it didn't seem crowded. I don't know about June.