Is that the one in front of the lobby/main building? That's the one we used most when we stayed there, so maybe that's why we had no problem.![]()
Venomhatch said:This is why I tell guests to go to the South Depot for a sure fire chance of getting where you need to go.
Andre: what day are you checking in?
You know I'll be at POR from 8/1 to 8/8 and I know once you told me your dates but I completely forgot.
So far every time we've stopped at the south depot, the people getting on have had standing room only. Very often they aren't able to all get on the bus and have to wait for another one.
We'll be at POR rom 31 July (arriving early evening) to 14 Aug (leaving lunchtime).
South is the most popular stop, and usually seems to get more buses (because if one fills there, it might go direct to the park rather than doing the circle next, while another bus will do the circle route).
It's hard to work out exact rules though - partly as they use a computerised despatch and tracking system - but some parks (e.g. MK and DTD) seem to do the circle route FIRST, and then go to the South Depot, while other parks (e.g. Epcot and Studios) do South first and then the circle route. If you know which route your park is on, it makes sense to be at the stop that the bus is mostly likely to arrive at first, but the "rules" do seem more like guidelines sometimes.
I've taken to keeping quick notes on my phone these days - the time I get to the bus-stop, what buses come while I'm waiting, what time we depart (and noting any other stops), and what time we get to the park. It whiles away the wait anyway, even if I still haven't worked it all out.One thing I have noticed is that the subjective wait/journey times are often very different to what the clock actually tells me.
Andre
Awesome. I'm guessing you have you ADR's and park schedule set. Maybe we'll see each other.![]()
we are a family of 5 and will need the alligator bayou rooms. Do you think its worth the extra money for the preferred section? Thanks![]()
we are a family of 5 and will need the alligator bayou rooms. Do you think its worth the extra money for the preferred section? Thanks![]()
fadingjamie said:At the north bus stop right now. We've seen 5 Hollywood Studios buses, 5 Animal Kingdom, 3 Downtown Disney, 2 Magic Kingdom. Still nothing for Epcot!!
The buses and service overall are absolutely atrocious. We're regretting switching here...
This is my very first post on the DIS Boards - after lurking for a few weeks in various forums/threads and not finding an answer to a random question I have, I'm guessing there's a pretty good chance that somebody on here will have an answer for me!
My boyfriend and I will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside in September for what is, essentially, our honeymoon. We'll be on our own for the first 5 nights of our trip, but then my best friend and her husband will be joining us for 2 nights. They live in Florida and don't want/need the Magic My Way package or meal plan or anything so they are not included on our reservations, but they will be sharing our room. For some reason, I feel like we're being sneaky and breaking rules or something...but does the resort really care? Wouldn't the room cost the same regardless? I guess we might all use the buses a few times and maybe the pool, but beyond that, our guests won't be using the resort amenities much, just sleeping in the extra bed in the room we've already paid for. We're certainly not looking to take advantage of anything - and if there is some sort of surcharge for having more people in the room, we'll pay it...I just don't know if it's worth calling and going through the automated system and waiting on hold etc. Any thoughts?
We'll be at POR rom 31 July (arriving early evening) to 14 Aug (leaving lunchtime).
Andre
bc7ate9 said:This is my very first post on the DIS Boards - after lurking for a few weeks in various forums/threads and not finding an answer to a random question I have, I'm guessing there's a pretty good chance that somebody on here will have an answer for me!
My boyfriend and I will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside in September for what is, essentially, our honeymoon. We'll be on our own for the first 5 nights of our trip, but then my best friend and her husband will be joining us for 2 nights. They live in Florida and don't want/need the Magic My Way package or meal plan or anything so they are not included on our reservations, but they will be sharing our room. For some reason, I feel like we're being sneaky and breaking rules or something...but does the resort really care? Wouldn't the room cost the same regardless? I guess we might all use the buses a few times and maybe the pool, but beyond that, our guests won't be using the resort amenities much, just sleeping in the extra bed in the room we've already paid for. We're certainly not looking to take advantage of anything - and if there is some sort of surcharge for having more people in the room, we'll pay it...I just don't know if it's worth calling and going through the automated system and waiting on hold etc. Any thoughts?
The resort rates are based on double occupancy and after that there's a per person per night charge (for adults.). My husband ended up joining my family at BWI at the last minute a few years ago and we just let them know which days he'd be there. They ended up not charging us, but I would've felt bad if we hadn't been honestETA: I wanted to make sure you knew I wasn't implying that you intended to be dishonest
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Thanks! That makes sense and seems to be a fair and reasonable policy. I didn't feel like you were implying that I wanted to be dishonest - I would have felt bad as well! I probably would've gotten so overwrought with guilt that I would've forced our friends to sleep on top of the covers, refused to let them use the shower, hid their belongings, made them leave the room disguised as luggage, etc. until finally ending up in the lobby sobbing and begging the nice cast member's to PLEASE forgive me!
Do you think it's necessary to let the resort know prior to our arrival? Or would it be fine to let them know when we check in? After spending a half hour on hold today, I'm not especially eager to call again if I don't have to (I actually meant to ask about this when I called them today for totally unrelated reasons, but a half hour of the Haunted Mansion soundtrack had me in something of a trance...)
I would do it when you check in at the front desk. When you call you do not get the resort-and hence a good chance for everything to get messed up lolThanks! That makes sense and seems to be a fair and reasonable policy. I didn't feel like you were implying that I wanted to be dishonest - I would have felt bad as well! I probably would've gotten so overwrought with guilt that I would've forced our friends to sleep on top of the covers, refused to let them use the shower, hid their belongings, made them leave the room disguised as luggage, etc. until finally ending up in the lobby sobbing and begging the nice cast member's to PLEASE forgive me!![]()
Do you think it's necessary to let the resort know prior to our arrival? Or would it be fine to let them know when we check in? After spending a half hour on hold today, I'm not especially eager to call again if I don't have to (I actually meant to ask about this when I called them today for totally unrelated reasons, but a half hour of the Haunted Mansion soundtrack had me in something of a trance...)
Do you think it's necessary to let the resort know prior to our arrival? Or would it be fine to let them know when we check in?
Hello You will be there some of the same time as us. We arrive for our third stay at POR on 9 August, leaving on the 24th. I'm trying to get excited but to be honest would prefer the Beach Club again! POR is my fave moderate though.
Thought Id say hello as I noticed you are from very close to where we live too!!
Having reviewed the great room maps on here I am going to request a pool view in (I think) building 18. Have paid for preferred location and love that quiet pool.
Have a good trip. I hear immigration lines are currently horrible......