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

[andrewilley]

After that, they roll over to the resort itself and there is no way of calling the resort directly.

Although you can fax, those do go directly to the resort rather than to the DRC.

Andre

 

[andrewilley]

Renysmom - One of the best shots of POR I have ever seen. You took your time and set up your shot. Great job!!! I am sure Andre will want this for his site.

You took the words right out of my mouth. And that was shot with an iPhone would you believe, very nice!

Andre

 

[Disney before Sally]

Just returned from a great week @ POR! The resort is beautiful!!!

We were assigned a room in building 24, and they easily switched us to building 38 (renovated). The ONLY complaint I have about this resort is the lack of a dresser. It was just me with 2 kids and storage was horrible.

Weather was very hot (85) and MK was really crowded yesterday! The lines the rest of the week were light.

It is just terrible being home now.

It is really hard for me to gauge size or distance. I can imagine yards compared to a football field because i used to play, but...

Please comment on the time to walk to the Riverside Mill Food Court (QS) and to the pool from Building 38.

Is there any other location to refill a mug of coffee besides the Riverside Mill Food Court?

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

An iphone? WOW it almost looks like it was done HDR? Just goes to show you that it is not only the camera but the person who sets up the shot!

 

[Disney before Sally]

I am saving that photo to my desktop. First is photographer, second is iPhones rock, and then the landscape subject is beautiful. 1+1+1 = magic

 

[Missytara]

It is really hard for me to gauge size or distance. I can imagine yards compared to a football field because i used to play, but...

Please comment on the time to walk to the Riverside Mill Food Court (QS) and to the pool from Building 38.

Is there any other location to refill a mug of coffee besides the Riverside Mill Food Court?

Yes, the only place you can refill your mug is at the Food court. There are coffee pots in the room though, but I suggest you take your own coffee.

The walk to Building 38 is no more than six to eight minutes.

 

[nickle831]

Only 10 more months until our trip to POR in December! Can't wait! We are going for my daughter's 5th birthday. She will be 5 on 12-12-12 !

 

[Venomhatch]

My trip report is started, still a work in progress that will be completed over the next two days. And it has a very special reveal that some of you already knew or suspected.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44232611#post44232611

 

[Gorechick]

Are there any specialty drinks or unusual beers at the River Roost? We are going to have dinner at Boatwright's, then catch the Yeeha Bob show on our arrival night as a welcome to POR.

 

[Renysmom]

Renysmom - One of the best shots of POR I have ever seen. You took your time and set up your shot. Great job!!! I am sure Andre will want this for his site.

Wow what a gorgeous picture! Makes me very excited to try our first stay at POR this month!

You took the words right out of my mouth. And that was shot with an iPhone would you believe, very nice!

Andre

An iphone? WOW it almost looks like it was done HDR? Just goes to show you that it is not only the camera but the person who sets up the shot!

I am saving that photo to my desktop. First is photographer, second is iPhones rock, and then the landscape subject is beautiful. 1+1+1 = magic

Wow thanks everyone. So glad you liked it. I will have to see what else I have from POR.. I haven't gotten thru all of them yet.

 

[patclairesmom]

My trip report is started, still a work in progress that will be completed over the next two days. And it has a very special reveal that some of you already knew or suspected.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44232611#post44232611

OMG, thank you for getting those shots of the Royal room. We didn't book one, but will definitly next time, they look absolutely gorgeous. How did you get to take the pictures?

 

[lumpyandgrumpy]

We are headed to POR June 3-9th for our 2nd Disney trip...excited to celebrate my daughters' 4th and 9th birthdays while there!!! Booked a RGR-River View! We've been saving for this vacation for 5 years! Ready to make some memories! Thank you for all your advice and tips! Love this community of fellow Disney lovers!

 

[Venomhatch]

OMG, thank you for getting those shots of the Royal room. We didn't book one, but will definitly next time, they look absolutely gorgeous. How did you get to take the pictures?

In a nutshell, I went around the sign, up to windows, and up stairs to get several different shots, it was very hard to get the shots of the rooms, so it had to be night when it would be the least protected, and unfortunately that requires flash to be used which caused some of the glares. I have more but they are similar to the ones posted.

 

[bobbigrl27]

Since free dining was announced today, I decided to price out a trip in September. It was a pretty good deal and would save us some money, even with the change fees for our airline. I contemplated changing our dates to save some money, but then I decided that there is no way I could wait until September. I'm having a hard enough time waiting until the end of April.

I'm also not sure if I would like the DDP. We only have 2 ADRs for our trip and I really have no desire to make anymore. I don't like being on a schedule when on vacation and I feel like having 7 ADRs would really force us into a schedule. I am fine with grabbing food when we are hungry at counter service restaurants.

 

[Goofy22]

Booked my Free Dining and a RGR-Garden View today it was the only room type left when I called I can't wait and it will be our first time at a MOD! Ok so if I have RGR-Garden View where could I potentially be placed? what is the furtherest I would be from the Main Lobby/Pool ? We will be there Aug 25th thru Sept 1st ! We were originally booked at ASMO w the upgrade to reg dining and my son said mom if we arent doing the waterparks could we at least do a Moderate resort? preferbly POR ?So the pool has a slide ? So I said ok and called back and changed to POR ! So any tips or any info on this new room type would be greatly appreciated

 

[mikewdw]

any way to get 5 in a Royal Room? 2 adults 3 DK, (8,6,6,). we don't actually need the extra bed, our kids would all pile up with us in the 2 beds. would love to do that.
thanks for info
mikewdw

 

[Venomhatch]

Sorry but the booking system won't allow us to have more than four to the royal rooms.

 

[GetGlowing]

Venom, thank you veryy verry much for the James Bond photos!

 

[Venomhatch]

Venom, thank you veryy verry much for the James Bond photos!

Lol sure. It wasn't any problem. Just got my heart rate up a lil each time I hear a noise near by.

 

[ncneighbor]

Booked my Free Dining and a RGR-Garden View today it was the only room type left when I called I can't wait and it will be our first time at a MOD! Ok so if I have RGR-Garden View where could I potentially be placed? what is the furtherest I would be from the Main Lobby/Pool ? We will be there Aug 25th thru Sept 1st !

My question is similar: When booking for free dining for trip 9/25-10/5 there were no rooms at my original booking at POP. I upgraded to POR but the only rooms there were water view. I loved the the look of the resort, and the water taxi to DTD. My hubby originally said he didnt care where we stayed, but when I showed him the video of the resort he was adamantly opposed to Magnolia Bend and is only willing to stay at AB. I am somewhat confused as to the category/location matchups. I did request AB at the time of booking (since its closer to things my teen boys would do) but not confident the cm noted it. He only responded that I wouldnt know which area I was in until check-in. Are there waterview rooms in AB? and any thoughts as to how I can politely push for AB? What are the odds that I could get a room with the Murphy bed so my sons do not have to share. They will be 15 and 14 at the time of our trip? (I know the Murphy beds are small, but my youngest is only about 5'2 and would sleep on the floor to avoid sharing with his brother. Magnolia Bend is def a deal breaker for my DH.
I am worried that once we arrive, if we cannot get a room in AB and have to change resorts that we will not be able to carry over the free dining.

Sorry this is so long and I appreciate any experienced help I can get. This is not only our first Disney trip, it is also our first real family vacation. Both my boys will have just had a birthday 8/21 and 9/22 and I want it to be a special as possible.

Thanks,
Beth