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

[Missytara]

Seconded!!!! I love, love, love this dessert.

I would say seconded, but I think I'm thirded at this point. The first time we went to Ghirdelli's was in 2009. We didn't get a chance to go last year, but hubby is already prepping to go next Oct!

I have to chuckle a bit when I recall my trip with my mom in 2004. She is somewhat of a "miser" with money, even when I offer to pay. She decided the sundaes at Ghiradelli's were way too expensive and decided we should go back to POR and get an ice cream from the bakery.

I decided to sit outside and people watch and she wanted to "walk around a bit." I caught her out of the corner of my eye going in and out of the store three times in order to get the freebie piece of candy they were giving out.

I offered to buy her a small bag, and she said, "Heavens no, they are so expensive." The lady looked at me, winked, which is the international sign for "my mom is exactly the same way."

 

[Caseystigger]

The "Shipping to your Resort" stickey at the top should help.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2437212

Thank you! Don't know how I missed that. Very helpful.

 

[utlegaleagle]

Looks like here's at POR as normal (Weds-Sat) during that period, except for Sat 29th Sept.

Andre

Thanks, Andre! I was hoping that was the case.

 

[dealia]

Thanks for the water tips. Which of the bus stops get picked up first at the POR?

 

[andrewilley]

Which of the bus stops get picked up first at the POR?

Depends - but on what, no one is quite sure. Most often it's South first, then (if that bus does all the stops) West, North, East. But buses have been known to do the outer stops first, then South Depot. There's no 100% rule I'm afraid.

Andre

 

[Gorechick]

Hey Andre, when do you leave for WDW? This weekend?

 

[DJFan88]

I have to chuckle a bit when I recall my trip with my mom in 2004. She is somewhat of a "miser" with money, even when I offer to pay. She decided the sundaes at Ghiradelli's were way too expensive and decided we should go back to POR and get an ice cream from the bakery.

I decided to sit outside and people watch and she wanted to "walk around a bit." I caught her out of the corner of my eye going in and out of the store three times in order to get the freebie piece of candy they were giving out.

I offered to buy her a small bag, and she said, "Heavens no, they are so expensive." The lady looked at me, winked, which is the international sign for "my mom is exactly the same way."

Love this story --- Ghiradelli's sounds awesome, can't wait to go eat a sundae! It's okay to have that for lunch? right?

 

[Missytara]

Love this story --- Ghiradelli's sounds awesome, can't wait to go eat a sundae! It's okay to have that for lunch? right?

They are definitely big enough for lunch, but my favorite is a sandwich at EOS and then a sundae for a late dinner on the way back from a long park day.

 

[Teri1]

Yes, they do. We were there in July and they had gallon jugs of it in the food section of the gift shop.

Thank you Kanga1 for answering my question. One less thing I have to worry about.

 

[MomofMy2Princesses]

Depends - but on what, no one is quite sure. Most often it's South first, then (if that bus does all the stops) West, North, East. But buses have been known to do the outer stops first, then South Depot. There's no 100% rule I'm afraid.

Andre

When we were there a couple of weeks ago, it seemed like they always picked up at the south depot first when we were going to the parks and dropped off last when coming back! We figured it was just because we were on the bus!

 

[Kanga1]

When we were there a couple of weeks ago, it seemed like they always picked up at the south depot first when we were going to the parks and dropped off last when coming back! We figured it was just because we were on the bus!

We were there this summer and this is what we experienced too! We would hit every bus stop BOTH coming and going!

 

[Kanga1]

Thank you Kanga1 for answering my question. One less thing I have to worry about.

You're welcome! Have a great trip!

 

[ohnowewontgo]

I just got all the way to the "Review and Place Order" section for a case Great Value Purified Water to be delivered to Orlando, FL.

How odd. It keeps telling me out of stock for online. I'll keep trying.

 

[CamoMama]

I spoke to Disney reservations today and got price quotes for an April visit (had to change the week of our visit because my daughter is going to a different school district this year and we just found out the spring break dates). We're going for a Royal Guest Room with a standard view and one of the dining plans. I'm wanting deluxe dining, but it adds quite a bit to the cost. so I'll add regular dining then upgrade later if it looks like it's going to work. Booking in just a few weeks! Woohoo!

 

[Shakeitup]

Our family of 4 (me, hubby and 2 daughters ) will be checking in at POR next week the 16th. We are staying for 6 nights. We are all so excited. Our first trip to Disney world.

 

[Missytara]

Our family of 4 (me, hubby and 2 daughters ) will be checking in at POR next week the 16th. We are staying for 6 nights. We are all so excited. Our first trip to Disney world.

I am so happy for you; you won't be disappointed. Enjoy every moment.

 

[Shakeitup]

Thanks. I'm overwhelmed with all the info and details though. Havent even put in a room request. We just booked this trip last month.We are celebrating one of our daughters birthday. She turns 8 today. I tracked shipment of my bottled water order from walmart and it said that it arrived today. Yay!

 

[OThopeful35]

Our family of 4 (me, hubby and 2 daughters ) will be checking in at POR next week the 16th. We are staying for 6 nights. We are all so excited. Our first trip to Disney world.

You are going to love POR. We went on our first trip in 2010 and stayed at POR and we loved it! Have fun!!

 

[andrewilley]

Hey Andre, when do you leave for WDW? This weekend?

We're headed to New York on Sunday for a few days, then will be at POR from Thursday 16 August for 13 days.

Andre

 

[Nurse_Mommy4]

We're headed to New York on Sunday for a few days, then will be at POR from Thursday 16 August for 13 days.

Andre

Safe travels! We also arrive next Thursday! Hope to see you at "home".