Port Orleans Riverside FAQ thread - Royally Refurbished for 2011

[andrewilley]

POR doesn't seem to have a lot of benches along the river...

And those that they do have now seem to have been hijacked as smoking areas.

Andre

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Love the pics! I cant wait to go! 2months 2weeks and 6 days!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

After our POR stay we were CL at BC, and yes, it sure is nice having breakfast in the lounge. Nothing can compare to that, but we got along just fine having breakfast in our room, or at food court at POR. We bought bagels and creamcheese from grocery store and toasted them at the food court, and had our mugs for coffee, tea, etc.
We were on the dining plan, and at night were so stuffed, we couldn't even think of more snacks. I did keep OJ in room fridge.

Thats what I figured, I could buy stuff for breakfast from GG and I think it was the convenience of knowing we didnt have to worry about that. Thanks for your input!

 

[Missytara]

Thats what I figured, I could buy stuff for breakfast from GG and I think it was the convenience of knowing we didnt have to worry about that. Thanks for your input!

While the prices are a little steep, if you just need a few days worth, you can take the water taxi over to SSR.

They had cereal, bagels, cream cheese, etc. We did that a few years ago.

 

[sfarmbo]

i'm not familiar w/food/sundries swaps... can you direct me to the thread?

Here is the link. They had it going for a while but the box got lost. So I thought since we were just going to toss the duffle bag when we are done I would try to get it going. But I had only 1 taker for a couple months down the road.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2247227&page=36&highlight=port+orleans+swap

 

[Paradise18]

We have been home for a week now and my Disney withdrawal isn't getting any better. Probably doesn't help that I am still drawn to this thread and now with every picture I see in my mind I am saying "I was there. I saw that."
And it doesn't help that my ticker shows me how far away from my next trip I really am.

 

[Venomhatch]

We have been home for a week now and my Disney withdrawal isn't getting any better. Probably doesn't help that I am still drawn to this thread and now with every picture I see in my mind I am saying "I was there. I saw that."
And it doesn't help that my ticker shows me how far away from my next trip I really am.

Yeah we all know this feeling, trust me.

 

[momofmikey]

Yeah we all know this feeling, trust me.

Truer words were never spoken...

 

[Stan Solo]

We have been home for a week now and my Disney withdrawal isn't getting any better. Probably doesn't help that I am still drawn to this thread and now with every picture I see in my mind I am saying "I was there. I saw that."
And it doesn't help that my ticker shows me how far away from my next trip I really am.

Yeah we all know this feeling, trust me.

Truer words were never spoken...

I guess I'm in a minority here, I've been back for a week now and I'm Still on a Disney high! The music that they play on the bus at night on your way back to POR with the crickets going is still playing in my mind. it's only 342 days until we head back.

 

[LovingDisny]

Ditto for me; POFQ is a resort you walk over to and visit; POR is where you stay.

Ditto!

 

[Venomhatch]

Ditto!

Yep yep.

 

[tjknitz]

We have been home for a week now and my Disney withdrawal isn't getting any better. Probably doesn't help that I am still drawn to this thread and now with every picture I see in my mind I am saying "I was there. I saw that."
And it doesn't help that my ticker shows me how far away from my next trip I really am.

Oh I'm so jealous that you were just there and have another trip to look forward to so soon. Me....I have to wait 360+ days til my first trip in 3 years...How in the world am I ever going to make it???? I've been stalking these boards, esp this thread because it's our first stay at POR and I'm so excited! I'm keeping it a secret from the kids til we get to the airport and it's going to be the hardest secret to keep EVER!

 

[ChiCat]

I'm thinking of staying at POR if we go back next November/December. Specifically for the princess themed rooms (we are staying at the pirate room next week at CBR!).

How fast do you think those rooms will fill up?

Thanks

 

[andrewilley]

I'm thinking of staying at POR if we go back next November/December. Specifically for the princess themed rooms (we are staying at the pirate room next week at CBR!).

How fast do you think those rooms will fill up?

Given the high prices and the decent availability (512 rooms) I suspect it won't be too hard to get these rooms, but you never know with little princesses!

Why not book one anyway? You've got nothing to lose as you can get your full deposit back on a room-only booking right up to 6 days before arrival...

Andre

 

[Smile4Me]

For a traveler leaving in a couple days, could you guys tell me about your experiences around the resort as far as transportation waits, pool crowds, also has anyone had groceries or alcohol delivered to the resort? What was your experience like with that-as we are having some drinks delivered.

Is it ok to bring your own beverages poolside (as long as it isn't in glass)?

Thanks!

 

[travelgoddess]

in 45 days, I have a bad knee so we booked the preferred category. I've heard they are not in the best condition? Could anyone elaborate? Any recent return visitors in the pref. category. Anyone else gonna be there 10/28-11/5...going to MNSSHP on Oct 30.......Thanks so much

 

[Venomhatch]

in 45 days, I have a bad knee so we booked the preferred category. I've heard they are not in the best condition? Could anyone elaborate? Any recent return visitors in the pref. category. Anyone else gonna be there 10/28-11/5...going to MNSSHP on Oct 30.......Thanks so much

I was in building 14, I believe 1446 and It was beautiful, not more than a minute walk to food court and main building. South Depot has the smallest amount of wait, from my experience smaller wait than if you went to another bus depot on property. My room had just had the floors shampooed, the morning of the day I got there. It was ready by the time I flew down that evening.

 

[wacowgirl]

Oh I'm so jealous that you were just there and have another trip to look forward to so soon. Me....I have to wait 360+ days til my first trip in 3 years...How in the world am I ever going to make it???? I've been stalking these boards, esp this thread because it's our first stay at POR and I'm so excited! I'm keeping it a secret from the kids til we get to the airport and it's going to be the hardest secret to keep EVER!

I'm right there with ya! I haven't been since '08 and DS16 hasn't been since '98! I can't wait to see his face when we get there. He does know we're going but he doesn't know that my parents will be joining us!

Good luck on keeping the secret! Make sure you capture it on either video or camera

 

[andrewilley]

I've heard they are not in the best condition?

Our two AB rooms a few weeks ago were both perfect, really nice. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Except for this of course.

Andre

 

[Venomhatch]

Our two AB rooms a few weeks ago were both perfect, really nice. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Except for this of course.

Andre

Yes sir!