Port Orleans Riverside Q&A Thread 2013, Part Three (NOW CLOSED, see 2014 thread)

[Venomhatch]

Good Saturday morning to all POR guests future and present. Hope everyone has a truly magical day!

 

[bookgirl]

Bit puzzled on this one, there have always been white sheets, but on top has been a pretty decorative bedspread cover? What is being reported for other room types is that the heavy decorative themed cover has been removed completely, and when you walk into the room all you see are plain white 'hospital look' bed sheets. The recent photo I've now seen of an Alligator Bayou room just looks completely lacklustre and unfinished (see https://www.facebook.com/#!/portorleans.org/posts/667378519952753).

When I first heard a change was on the cards a few months ago, I was hoping for new lighter-weight themed (or at least coloured) sheets, or at the very least a runner or "bed scarf" (that strip of decorative fabric which some hotels place along the foot of their beds in an attempt to look modern and trendy).

I have several visitors on my site who are planning to cancel or downgrade their Royal Room bookings if this new look is staying, as they say they are unhappy paying a hefty premium if the immersive decor details are being removed. Having seen the photos, I must admit that I find it hard to disagree with them.

One possible positive I saw in a post on my own site was that maybe they are planning to take the old covers and re-purpose them into bed scarves? The comment was that maybe they've got a bunch of little old ladies waiting with their sewing kits at the ready for the old comforters to arrive with them. LOL, we can hope anyway. I can't see why they wouldn't do that in small batches though, rather than desecrating the theming of all the rooms in one go.

I sent a quick email to the room inventory manager late last night, so hopefully we'll get an official answer on this soon.

Andre

I'm probably one of the few who find this to be an incentive to stay. I hate those heavy comforters and love the triple ply sheet/blanket/sheet configuration.

There's usually so much decor on the walls and art work that I find having that clean crisp look of fresh white sheets to be a great contrast to the pops of color from other areas.

Granted I haven't been to POR yet, but I know I would have prefered the white at POFQ where I've stayed before.

I do think that the AB rooms will need a bed scarf as then are more minimalist in decor, but I am very happy that they are making the switch and find it to be in line at many of the other resorts I have stayed at other than Disney.

 

[LolaMouse]

Bit puzzled on this one, there have always been white sheets, but on top has been a pretty decorative bedspread cover? What is being reported for other room types is that the heavy decorative themed cover has been removed completely, and when you walk into the room all you see are plain white 'hospital look' bed sheets. The recent photo I've now seen of an Alligator Bayou room just looks completely lacklustre and unfinished (see https://www.facebook.com/#!/portorleans.org/posts/667378519952753). When I first heard a change was on the cards a few months ago, I was hoping for new lighter-weight themed (or at least coloured) sheets, or at the very least a runner or "bed scarf" (that strip of decorative fabric which some hotels place along the foot of their beds in an attempt to look modern and trendy). I have several visitors on my site who are planning to cancel or downgrade their Royal Room bookings if this new look is staying, as they say they are unhappy paying a hefty premium if the immersive decor details are being removed. Having seen the photos, I must admit that I find it hard to disagree with them. One possible positive I saw in a post on my own site was that maybe they are planning to take the old covers and re-purpose them into bed scarves? The comment was that maybe they've got a bunch of little old ladies waiting with their sewing kits at the ready for the old comforters to arrive with them. LOL, we can hope anyway. I can't see why they wouldn't do that in small batches though, rather than desecrating the theming of all the rooms in one go. I sent a quick email to the room inventory manager late last night, so hopefully we'll get an official answer on this soon. Andre

We stayed in AB and had the all-white bedding. The reason I liked it is that it looks like everything has to be washed between guests now, so you aren't sitting/laying on top of stuff other guests have used, as I believe the comforters aren't washed between guests? I might put my germ-phobia before aesthetics though The rest of the room is still cutely themed! And of course the alligator pillow is there for a pop of color

 

[Venomhatch]

I'm probably one of the few who find this to be an incentive to stay. I hate those heavy comforters and love the triple ply sheet/blanket/sheet configuration.

There's usually so much decor on the walls and art work that I find having that clean crisp look of fresh white sheets to be a great contrast to the pops of color from other areas.

Granted I haven't been to POR yet, but I know I would have prefered the white at POFQ where I've stayed before.

I do think that the AB rooms will need a bed scarf as then are more minimalist in decor, but I am very happy that they are making the switch and find it to be in line at many of the other resorts I have stayed at other than Disney.

Ha we pulled our Royal heavy comforter off also. Even at the Poly they are the same. Stiff, heavy, and uncomfortable.

 

[bookgirl]

Ha we pulled our Royal heavy comforter off also. Even at the Poly they are the same. Stiff, heavy, and uncomfortable.

Yep, very uncomfortable. I pull them off as well. and since you don't know that last time they have been washed, I refuse to put them on a table or chair that I will be using, so 80% of the time that means the floor (if there is a chair I won't use or an extra bed I'll put it there but mostly the floor), so I always feel bad for anyone who comes behind me because you know they do not wash the comforters.

Those little bedscarfs I just fold over to the side of the bed I'm not sleeping on, well unless some else in the bed doesn't like them either. Then it's the floor as well.

Sorry.

 

[hokiesweetie]

Just checked in to our flight, 24 hours we'll be on our way!!!

 

[Yellowstonetim]

Yep, very uncomfortable. I pull them off as well. and since you don't know that last time they have been washed, I refuse to put them on a table or chair that I will be using, so 80% of the time that means the floor (if there is a chair I won't use or an extra bed I'll put it there but mostly the floor), so I always feel bad for anyone who comes behind me because you know they do not wash the comforters.

Those little bedscarfs I just fold over to the side of the bed I'm not sleeping on, well unless some else in the bed doesn't like them either. Then it's the floor as well.

Sorry.

Good point. These rooms are slim on storage space as it is and those comforters are bulky. They go on the other bed or on the floor and either way they get in the way. Our housekeeping didn't put it back on after the second day, they folded it on the end of the bed we didn't use.

They need to go. They probably spend the vast majority of their time on the floor AND don't get washed.

 

[mickey1968]

I really like the new style better. I found most of the bedspread designs a little tacky and dated to me. Next week will by first stay in AB but I didn't like the looks of the rooms at all until they changed away from the old quilt style to the new spreads. And a lot of the pics I have looked at for the Deluxes or DVC look like they were last updated in the 1980s or 90s. I think more people will like the new triple-sheeting style after they get some bed scarves and/or throw pillows on them for some color.

 

[wdwguy50]

I really like the new style better. I found most of the bedspread designs a little tacky and dated to me. Next week will by first stay in AB but I didn't like the looks of the rooms at all until they changed away from the old quilt style to the new spreads. And a lot of the pics I have looked at for the Deluxes or DVC look like they were last updated in the 1980s or 90s. I think more people will like the new triple-sheeting style after they get some bed scarves and/or throw pillows on them for some color.

I agree 100%

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[Venomhatch]

I really like the new style better. I found most of the bedspread designs a little tacky and dated to me. Next week will by first stay in AB but I didn't like the looks of the rooms at all until they changed away from the old quilt style to the new spreads. And a lot of the pics I have looked at for the Deluxes or DVC look like they were last updated in the 1980s or 90s. I think more people will like the new triple-sheeting style after they get some bed scarves and/or throw pillows on them for some color.

Its nothing about the design f the print. But the material used! It just feels difficult to sleep in and as I have seen through my fiance's eyes now we just remove it when sleeping. The Deluxes are currently being updated also at the moment.

 

[WyoMickey]

Could there be a temporary problem? A shortage of comforters? Maybe testing found some contaminated so they took them away, but not others? I guess we'll know when Andre gets an answer. I know I dislike big heavy comforters and they always end up on the floor.

I sure hope so, or it's time to get rid of the manager who has gone completely insane. It's not getting rid of the comforter that's the problem, but the theming. It now looks totally unthemed.

 

[4luv2cdisney]

The on-going issues with the replacement of fridges at most Disney resorts due to safety concerns are sadly not quite behind us yet, at least not for all guests.

First the good news: If you are staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, you should now be OK. All rooms should now have working fridges installed, although staff do still need to do a 100% room audit next week to confirm that their inventory lists are fully correct. But there should no longer be any need to make special requests.

Port Orleans Riverside guests, however, are not going to be so lucky. There has been no improvement at POR over the last month or so, and the number of rooms with working fridges currently stands at around 40%. About half of these are needed to help satisfy guests with medical or other special requirements (including moving fridges around between guest stays) so the 'random chance' of you happening to get a working fridge is currently only about 20%.

Maintenance staff have now physically removed the old affected units (rather than leaving them in situ with a warning letter) but unfortunately the next batch of replacement fridges - which was originally hoped for around the start of November - is now looking to be nearer the end of the month. No confirmed dates are available yet, but as soon as I can let you know anything more specific I will post the information here.

Andre

I think I may just buy my own and bring it - just in case. Any way of finding out what size/type/brand would fit?

This will be my inlaws first stay in a mod and we've been talking POR up for years. Now there will be no comforter and (likely) no fridge. We're gonna hear about this for a long time.

 

[mymeme]

I am glad if they are removing all spreads/comforters. This way you will have clean linens on the beds!! I would not use them for anything as they are not cleaned between guests.

 

[4luv2cdisney]

I am glad if they are removing all spreads/comforters. This way you will have clean linens on the beds!! I would not use them for anything as they are not cleaned between guests.

We always requested clean ones when we got there. I'd just call housekeeping and ask for all new bedding.

On one hand, this saves me the trouble. On the other, I'm afraid we may get cold. We all sleep best in a cool room, under warm blankets. Guess I'll have to add blankets to my packing list. Good thing we are driving!

 

[emilyhuff]

Pretty bummed about the bedspreads! They really add to the theme of the AB rooms!!!

 

[Clochette nordique]

You said it was the trend. I'm at the Toronto Donwtown Courtyard Marriott (a workshop - a solo rest just before our trip to the Mouse.....) and everything is white on the bed. Here, I didn't really notice before I came to the Boards, but now that I'm reading you, I just looked over my shoulder and saw all white. No bed spread, which is quite unusual for this chain.

Poussière de fée!

 

[Clochette nordique]

The more I look at my ticker, the less I understand.
It should say 13 days NOT 25!!!

So, we'll be there in less than 2 weeks!!!!!!!!

Poussière de fée!

 

[Fivemuggles]

We arrive in 6 days- YAY! I do have one question- we plan on eating at the Poly one night, and assume the easier way to get back to POR is take the monorail back to MK and then the bus "home"?

 

[Peaseblossom]

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Me too! Polyester comforters are ick. Now if they would get down comforters, that's another story.

 

[Venomhatch]

Me too! Polyester comforters are ick. Now if they would get down comforters, that's another story.

Even though Disney could afford it. They probably won't. But I agree with you, love down comforters!!!