Port Orleans Riverside Q&A Thread 2013, Part Two [Thread now FULL and closed]

[LauraJean]

That was part of the idea of shooting a pano from there, it includes a lot of elements of the resort in one shot.

It is mid-August which can dry up the foliage somewhat, but the place is still very green and beautiful. I didn't use any filters, but I did warm the colour temperature of the images up a little from the camera raw which felt a bit cold.

No, the separate kids pool is only about 18 inches deep.

You've not checked out the Gallery on my site then I assume?

Andre

Thanks! I've looked at your pics. I've seen many but never that one. That will be fab. My almost 3 year old wouldn't have been happy with her big sisters gone in the big pool and none for her! she is going to love it in there

 

[maxiesmom]

Andre--your panoramas are getting me so excited for my trip this December!! POR was the site of my first on site stay, and it just feels like home to me! I can't wait to get back!!!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Our bands came today too!!! We just customized them Saturday. Gosh that was quick. Got home to find a brown box in a plastic bag laying in the mulch next to the mailbox. Had no idea what it was.

Wow! Sounds like they sent a lot of bands out at once!

 

[LauraJean]

I am 59 days out and finally saw the ability to do online check in. I went through all of the steps but when i went to finish i got an error message that said unable to complete online checkin try again later. I did that a 2nd time and got the same message. The 3rd time i went in it now says modify check in.... I am looking through all of the steps again and see that it doesnt have the updated credit card stored but the pin numbers and everything else was saved. Should i call someone or just give it another day or so and try again?

Also i cannot do anything with Magic Bands or Fast Pass+. Is is still too far out for me or do i assume that i will not be included in the test? Kids are unaware but we arrive Oct 18... SUPRISE!!!

I check in the 18th as well but have not done online check in...not sure if I will. Never did it last time. I wonder do I have to do online check in to get an option to do the magic bands and fp+ when the time comes?

 

[LauraJean]

Andre--your panoramas are getting me so excited for my trip this December!! POR was the site of my first on site stay, and it just feels like home to me! I can't wait to get back!!!

They are great! This is our first time at POR and I'm excited. Little nervous lol but excited love the pics I can picture my 3 daughters standing there!

 

[stickeymouse]

To those arriving in October or November, have you had any luck in A) selecting FP+ times, or B) customizing magic bands?

We arrive in November, and when I click on FP+ under MDE, I receive an error message that says: We're Sorry! The selected date must be within at least one party member's FastPass+ selection window.

Again, I know not to worry until after I get my email/letter of invitation to FP+, but am just curious as to what other Oct.-Dec. travelers are experiencing.

 

[Rach2109]

My magic bands arrived today! 29 more days until we leave! Just waiting on magical express tags and then we are complete with everything we need to do!

 

[HiMagicFan]

Ah Andre - your pictures make me smile, and sigh...wishing I was already there!

Just love them! Thank you so much for taking the time to do the web site and for sharing all these wonderful things with us!

 

[katielafave]

To those arriving in October or November, have you had any luck in A) selecting FP+ times, or B) customizing magic bands?

We arrive in November, and when I click on FP+ under MDE, I receive an error message that says: We're Sorry! The selected date must be within at least one party member's FastPass+ selection window.

Again, I know not to worry until after I get my email/letter of invitation to FP+, but am just curious as to what other Oct.-Dec. travelers are experiencing.

Same here. No luck with Magic Bands or FP+. We check in 10/5 and I am also curious what others are seeing. We are 46 days out.

 

[BamaKit]

My magic bands arrived today! 29 more days until we leave! Just waiting on magical express tags and then we are complete with everything we need to do!

Ours arrived today too! We arrive on Sept. 18 for a one night stay before our cruise. Then come back to the Poly for a three night stay.

 

[Patience]

Ours came today too! I customized them on Friday and the box was on the porch when I came home this afternoon.

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

To those arriving in October or November, have you had any luck in A) selecting FP+ times, or B) customizing magic bands?

We arrive in November, and when I click on FP+ under MDE, I receive an error message that says: We're Sorry! The selected date must be within at least one party member's FastPass+ selection window.

Again, I know not to worry until after I get my email/letter of invitation to FP+, but am just curious as to what other Oct.-Dec. travelers are experiencing.

Nope, not yet, we're due to check in Oct 8. Per earlier messages from Andre, I'm guessing they are releasing access in batches and have only opened through Sept. 28 so far.

 

[HiMagicFan]

To those arriving in October or November, have you had any luck in A) selecting FP+ times, or B) customizing magic bands?

We arrive in November,

Same here. No luck with Magic Bands or FP+. We check in 10/5 and I am also curious what others are seeing. We are 46 days out.

Nope, not yet, we're due to check in Oct 8. Per earlier messages from Andre, I'm guessing they are releasing access in batches and have only opened through Sept. 28 so far.

Hi everyone - my understanding is that they are only testing through the end of September.

My trip is from 9/26 - 10/14 and I can only get FP+ until 9/30. I get the bands because of the 9/26-9/30 portion of my trip.

So I am wondering what we are supposed to do for the rest of the vacay?

 

[HiMagicFan]

Ours arrived today too! We arrive on Sept. 18 for a one night stay before our cruise. Then come back to the Poly for a three night stay.

You don't mention bands for your Poly portion? or is Poly not in the test group?

Asking because I have a friend who is also doing something like you and I told her Poly CR and GF were on the test group - opps gave her wrong info if it isn't!

I guess I got lucky them because I am doing the same as you but staying one night at CR, then my cruise, and then POR after so I am getting two sets of bands!

 

[WyoMickey]

And here are a few more, just preliminary low rez versions for now but they're still kinda fun. I've again gone for a warm, slightly over-saturated colour balance. It makes them feel a bit like 360-degree postcards I think, and I prefer them this way to colder, but more natural, light temperatures. What does everyone else think before I carry on to produce more full versions?


Alligator Bayou woods (between buildings 15, 16 and 18): www.portorleans.org/images/panoramas/POR-AB-2013-2706-pano360.swf


Riverside Mill and Marina: www.portorleans.org/images/panoramas/POR-Main-2013-2741-pano360.swf (this one was a bit of a risk; I really didn't think I'd be able to compensate for the exposure issues of shooting some of the angles directly into the sun - but it worked out OK I think)


French Quarter new lobby: www.portorleans.org/images/panoramas/POFQ-Main-2013-2269-pano360.swf


Andre

I love the AB panorama. We will be staying there in two rooms with 10 people in November. Hoping for a little Fall color. There is very little pictures of the outside of AB buildings. Mansions get all the glory, and they are glorious. We are looking forward to the secluded peace of AB though.

 

[stickeymouse]

Hi everyone - my understanding is that they are only testing through the end of September.

Andre said that the expectation is that once implemented, MB's will be a permanent part of POR, unless they encounter problems with the new system.

 

[wdwagain518]

Andre, love the panoramas-especially the one of the AB grounds! Our last 2 stays were in buildings 14 and 17...can't wait to go back in December!

 

[ALD85]

Dang, safari won't open the panoramas!

 

[bigmac5]

Happy 25th Anniversary!!!! And happy vacation kidless!!!QUOTE]
Thank you so much. I am getting so excited -- 13days

 

[TooBoyz4us]

I have a question about online check in. You can check in 60 days prior online, but I will still have a small balance that I will not pay off until the 45 day mark. If I have a balance can I still do online check in???

I'm only guessing here disneymania................Since I would think the majority of folks pay their packages off near or on the 45 day mark, and Disney offers online check-in at 60 days out, one would assume this is a common place issue.

I to will be playing my balance off very close to my 45 day mark.Probably one day before it actually

So, maybe someone who has dealt with this will chime in for us