Port Orleans Riverside FAQ thread --- 2012, Part One --- NOW CLOSED

[Daphne W]

they say 2-4 weeks before your trip is when to expect Mickey Mail. We got ours last week. I dont think there is a rhyme or reason as to who gets their Mickey Mail when.

I'm already 75% packed lol

I have a book with a list of everything I am packing for the kids! I do this before we go to the beach in the summer as well! I can't stand to wait to the last minute!

 

[hunmcbunny]

I have a book with a list of everything I am packing for the kids! I do this before we go to the beach in the summer as well! I can't stand to wait to the last minute!

I have a color coded list lol the list was made way back in Nov lol. Most of what is packed is our summer clothes, bathing suits, All of our toiletries, snack foods and drinks. Whats left to pack is stuff like socks, underwear, pjs, & warmer clothes.

 

[hunmcbunny]

No mail for us either...but I'm not worried. Packing?!?! Wow...I'm a night before packer!!

omg I would forget stuff like socks or underwear ...one time I forgot to pack pjs when we went on a spur of the moment weekend get away

 

[browneyedgrl4282]

Hey guys, I have a question. Out of all of us here haunting the POR thread, who's the first one that gets to stay in a RGR?? I have three RGR's booked for August and can't wait for a room review!

We arrive April 13th!

 

[maui13]

Am so excited for my girls first trip! Can hardly believe we are less than 20 days out!

 

[Daphne W]

omg I would forget stuff like socks or underwear ...one time I forgot to pack pjs when we went on a spur of the moment weekend get away

you sound so much like me! I have forgotten my own underwear on a weekend getaway. I also have to match my kids clothing so they all look kinda alike in pictures and it is easy for me to locate them! I know that sounds a little crazy but it is easy for me and it works so that is what we go with!

 

[mouselovenfamily]

omg I would forget stuff like socks or underwear ...one time I forgot to pack pjs when we went on a spur of the moment weekend get away

I was a travel agent for 14 years and learned to be ready to go at the last minute! Packing became so routine, it just happens! Even when my kids were babies, I packed the night before. Unless it's important meds, I can usually purchase anything I forgot on my trip, and at Disney, I purchase if I need it or not!!! I always bring and extra suitcase just go get my "extras" home!!

 

[hunmcbunny]

We are packing our sports duffle bags in our suitcases for all the extra stuff I just know we are gonna buy lol Thank God Southwest allow 2 free baggage per person lol

 

[mouselovenfamily]

Thank God Southwest allow 2 free baggage per person lol

 

[Daphne W]

We are packing our sports duffle bags in our suitcases for all the extra stuff I just know we are gonna buy lol Thank God Southwest allow 2 free baggage per person lol

Absolutley! That is how we are packing snacks and drinks to take with us! That way that bag will be empty coming home so we have room for the things we purchase at Disney!

 

[disney*mom*82]

My DH just tol me this morning he couldnt believe I havent started packing. He was a little disappointed and worried.
Ive got this WDW Packing thing under control, this is our 7th trip in 4 years, I have a master pakcing list and I just finished editing it to add or take away anything that has changed since our last trip. (not much since it was just this past July/Aug). I will get packing Friday, everything except socks/underwear, shoes and snacks)

I cannot believe we leave so soon! It seems like Ive been counting down forever.

My only fear is, I just got 25 injections in my back, hips and foot and my hips feel like they have been bashed with a hammer. I hope this feeling gets better asap. Im usually a little sore, but wow!

Also, DD4 has a sleep study next week and will be comming home on a monitor, that she will have to wear to WDW. We have dealt with this before, but she is 4 now and is aware of how it looks and it will be in the way at times. Ive made a few cute princess bags for it and hope to keep her up beat about this whole situation. She has already told me when we get to WDW, she wants to take off her cords, put on her swimsuit and go swimming! Atleast with this monitor, she can take it off to swim, the last one we couldnt get wet.

 

[Venomhatch]

31 days out and still no Mickey Mail! When should I expect to get it and when should I start calling? My DH is about to kill me because I am already wanting to start packing.

Yeah we got ours this past Monday, and we leave Friday of this week. So if you don't have them a week to two weeks out I'd call them. If you use an agent like aaa or something have them check on it.

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

With so many going soon we should see many pictures posted.

Venomhatch - I need a report which lens you used the most and of course I will follow you on the Poly thread.

I wish those at POR posted pictures of their stay like those at other resorts do.

 

[joannalh]

Hmmm, where the heck did I put my Mickey Mail?

 

[THERESA522]

Have a great time!!!!!

Have a wonderful time! Will be following in 4 days!

 

[Avonlady1001]

Just booked the Royal Room for a couple nights following our first ever Disney cruise!! Can't wait til November!!!!!

I'm not telling DD7 about the new Royal rooms! Can't wait to see her face!

 

[crazyboutdisny]

My phone call was not exciting...she was just calling to tell me she talked to the manager at POR and we are guaranteed queen beds. And she said if we have any problems at check in we are to ask for him, and she gave me her name. So we shall see.....
I am ok either way.....

 

[Daphne W]

My phone call was not exciting...she was just calling to tell me she talked to the manager at POR and we are guaranteed queen beds. And she said if we have any problems at check in we are to ask for him, and she gave me her name. So we shall see.....
I am ok either way.....

That's not fun! I thought for sure you would be getting upgraded. I got a not so exciting email today about my room as well. It was not what I wanted to hear. I want to know I am getting a refurbed room or moved to another resort.

Here is the email I got today from Disney.

"We apologize for any misinformation that was provided on the Walt Disney
World website. Families with 5 guests staying at Disney's Port Orleans
Resort Riverside do get first priority in our rooms that offer 2 beds
and a trundle/murphy bed. You are welcome to contact the resort at
407.934.6000 3-5 days prior to your arrival and speak with someone at
the front desk who may be able to further assist with your specific
request for one of the refurbished rooms that has 2 queen beds and a
murphy bed.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us."

 

[mamag3]

We are coming to POR in April! My DH and I are taking my three boys, 7, 5 and 5. None of us have been to WDW, so it will be fun and exciting for all 5 of us. Reading this thread has got me excited about staying at POR and I am loving the DIS Board, so much information.

 

[Daphne W]

We are coming to POR in April! My DH and I are taking my three boys, 7, 5 and 5. None of us have been to WDW, so it will be fun and exciting for all 5 of us. Reading this thread has got me excited about staying at POR and I am loving the DIS Board, so much information.

You will have a great time at POR. It is a great resort!