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

[ncc1701]

How far away is the DTD boat drop off from earl of sandwich or whatever?

Just about 5 mins or so (less if it isn't crowded and/or you walk quick). Both the EOS and WGP Express are just past the Disney Christmas Store. Now that Capt. Jacks is closing the only restaurant closer to the boat dock is the Rainforest Cafe.

 

[andrewilley]

We will be there Mardi Gras week. (Yes i know, we are escaping new orleans to go stay at the new orleans hotel at disney).

Anyone have any experience there Mardi Gras week? Is it packed at that hotel because of the special holiday or are all the vacationing New Orleanians staying at hotels that don't remind them of home?

Mardi Gras doesn't make the resort especially busy in itself, however Presidents Week does if they happen to overlap.

There are usually some fun things going on for that Tuesday at the resort, see http://www.portorleans.org/mardigras.php.

When will the August recreational activities template be released?

By 1st August, but hopefully a few days earlier if I get it ahead of time.

Andre

 

[bartleby1]

How early do you guys think we would have to get there to get a seat for yeehaw bobs show in mid August? There are 7 of us and we've never seen him before.

Thanks!

 

[andrewilley]

How early do you guys think we would have to get there to get a seat for yeehaw bobs show in mid August? There are 7 of us and we've never seen him before.

Half an hour before the show (around 8pm) should be ample to get a couple of tables nearish to the stage.

Andre

 

[Marsheliz]

In regard to Yee-haw Bob, is that suitable to bring a 5 year old and 2 yr old?
Trying to decide if we should swim and do a movie on our first night or this.. I would love to see him though!

 

[bartleby1]

Half an hour before the show (around 8pm) should be ample to get a couple of tables nearish to the stage.

Andre

Excellent! Thank you!

 

[SRUAlmn]

In regard to Yee-haw Bob, is that suitable to bring a 5 year old and 2 yr old?
Trying to decide if we should swim and do a movie on our first night or this.. I would love to see him though!

We saw a lot of little ones when we went. I wouldn't say anything was 'inappropriate,' but its VERY loud and boisterous. How is your 2 year old with noise and chaos? We've only seen him once, so maybe others can chime in better on the specific appropriateness of the content of his show.

 

[wysteria]

Hi all, we are booking today! in an hour or so.

My question is this. Building 38 in AB, is that about the same distance from the food court walking wise as building 17? I am trying to finger measure it but would really like an experts advice on the distance there. A big thing for my dad (who's birthday it will be while we are there) is being able to get everyones mugs and walk over to the food court and get coffee. I know its weird but he enjoys doing that in the morning while we are getting ready because he is usually ready way before us. So I wanted to make sure that I do everything possible to request that we are not 20 miles away from the food court.

 

[Marsheliz]

We saw a lot of little ones when we went. I wouldn't say anything was 'inappropriate,' but its VERY loud and boisterous. How is your 2 year old with noise and chaos? We've only seen him once, so maybe others can chime in better on the specific appropriateness of the content of his show.

Ok, thanks.... he does okay with noise, as long as its not screaming or something.. LOL.. I figure he would be more entertained with this, than a movie anyways... Night-time swim and Yee Haw bob sound like a fantastic night!!

 

[emilyhuff]

From what i rememeber back in October Bob did two shows, one around 8 for families and then one a little later for the older crowds... I might be mistaken but I thought for sure he did!

 

[Venomhatch]

In regard to Yee-haw Bob, is that suitable to bring a 5 year old and 2 yr old?
Trying to decide if we should swim and do a movie on our first night or this.. I would love to see him though!

From what i rememeber back in October Bob did two shows, one around 8 for families and then one a little later for the older crowds... I might be mistaken but I thought for sure he did!

Yeah I saw children at the earlier show also. He even interacts with them if they are close enough to the stage.

 

[andrewilley]

My question is this. Building 38 in AB, is that about the same distance from the food court walking wise as building 17? I am trying to finger measure it but would really like an experts advice on the distance there.

There's not a lot in it, and it would probably be swayed by where within each building you were located. 17 is marginally closer, but 38 is a more direct river-bank walk so it might actually feel shorter.

17 is closer for the South Depot bus stop, but 38 is closer to the North Depot. And 38 is closer for the Ol' Man Island swimming pool and the pool bar.

Andre

 

[denise5374]

My reservation says "pool view", where are those rooms located? Also, can I request Mansions?

 

[Missytara]

My reservation says "pool view", where are those rooms located? Also, can I request Mansions?

When you go into the maps on the first page, you can pull up the buildings and Andre has indicated which rooms are what view.

Yes, you can request the mansions, but you are only guaranteed if you have a RR.

 

[shannon006]

I am a bit concerned about my room for our stay in September. This trip is just me and dh. I have booked a king room, which exactly what we wanted. I had looked at the pictures on the WDW site which only show the rooms in the mansion section. However I have been looking at some threads and other places online and find that they have AB section, which I think is lovely, but really not for us. Now I am really concerned that we will check in and not be in a mansion room. We will definitely be willing to wait for a mansion room to open up if none are available, but what do you think our chances are of getting a King room, which we booked in the mansion section?

 

[Astylla]

Honestly the best you can do is request it then call/fax to reiterate the request. DH and I decided to not worry about the king bed and do a Royal Room instead as we already sleep in a queen at home and he actually really likes the idea of the room and section.

If it's that much a deal breaker you could consider a different resort also.

 

[sweetnjmom]

I am a bit concerned about my room for our stay in September. This trip is just me and dh. I have booked a king room, which exactly what we wanted. I had looked at the pictures on the WDW site which only show the rooms in the mansion section. However I have been looking at some threads and other places online and find that they have AB section, which I think is lovely, but really not for us. Now I am really concerned that we will check in and not be in a mansion room. We will definitely be willing to wait for a mansion room to open up if none are available, but what do you think our chances are of getting a King room, which we booked in the mansion section?

I understand what you mean. I'm not a fan of the theming of the AB rooms and really want a mansion room and will do all I can to get one. My TA has a request in, and our booking is for a River View room, and it seems that only 3 buildings in AB have them so I'm hoping the odds are in my favor for what I want.

 

[Hoosier Mom]

I think I read in the information posted that Riverside Mill starts serving breakfast at 6:00 am. We usually try to get to breakfast by 7:00 or 7:30. Does anyone know what time it starts to get busy? Our trip is end of January.

 

[shannon006]

I guess I just don't understand why they only show pictures of the royal rooms or mansion rooms. I double checked it earlier today and that's all I could find.

 

[Venomhatch]

I guess I just don't understand why they only show pictures of the royal rooms or mansion rooms. I double checked it earlier today and that's all I could find.

If your looking for AB area rooms look at Andre's Site: www.portorleans.org