POR Renovations?

[WL Lover]

Hi, my family and I may stay at the POR, my question is, do any of you know when the renovations will start and end, and if possible which rooms will be done/started on in the middle of June. We also would like to know, how bad is the walking to and from front, bus stops, and main pool. Also which rooms (masions or alligator bayou) are the closest to all of the above? Your help is greatly needed and appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Sue M]

The POR renos are due to start May1. I believe the first building to be worked on is Parterre Place. It usually takes 1 month per building I've heard.
There is a POR unofficial fan site that has updates. http://www.portorleans.org/

 

[nkereina]

They are starting POR renos around the beginning of May, as PP said, after the POFQ renos are finished. They expect it to take 12-15 months to complete as they are renovating the elevators at POR also. If they do start with the mansions as predicted, only one or two mansion buildings will be done by the time you get there. I believe they are closing off each building as they are being worked on so it doesn't disturb people.

I don't find the walking to be bad at all. I went expecting a lot based on what I've read and didn't find it to be as bad as I thought it would be. There's multiple bus stops so there always seems to be one nearby. If you're concerned about getting a room nearest to the main pool and food service, you can book a preferred room if available for an upcharge which will guarentee you one of these buildings. I believe they are only in the AB section as the mansions don't have preferred rooms.

Have fun!