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

[Missytara]

Oh wow, those maps are awesome! Thank you so much!

Also one more quick question...are the mansion and AB rooms decorated in the same way (save the RGR's)?

No, they are different; the pics are on the first page of this thread and andre's site.

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

We were just at pofq last week. I'm glad I read this thread. I checked my Disney experience earlier in the week about an upcoming trip in September. At that time, no
magic band info showed up. Yesterday, I got my travel documents. After reading about this invite, I looked at my account and sure enough, I personalized my magic bands. Also, have a go to your table lunch reservation at BOG. No waiting in line as previously planned.

 

[MomofTwinPrincesses]

We were just at pofq last week. I'm glad I read this thread. I checked my Disney experience earlier in the week about an upcoming trip in September. At that time, no
magic band info showed up. Yesterday, I got my travel documents. After reading about this invite, I looked at my account and sure enough, I personalized my magic bands. Also, have a go to your table lunch reservation at BOG. No waiting in line as previously planned.

How did you get the BOG?

 

[bigmac5]

No, they are different; the pics are on the first page of this thread and andre's site.

It is strange that on the disney page they just show Mansions--I think I like the looks of AB more

 

[bigmac5]

Well I am finally out of my funk--just can't stay away for the DISboards

no magic bands still a wonderful time at WDW
no FP+ still have FP (and never had to use them in Sept before)
ressie for lunch at BOG
first vacation in 22 yrs without kids
free dining great ADR's
celebrating 25th anniversary with my wonderful hubby

And thank you to wonderful people here I have planned a great vacation

 

[Teri1]

Can you tell me who (Disney Destinations, etc) the email was from and what was the subject line. I'd hate for mine to end up in my junk email. Thanks

From: Disney Destinations and the subject line is: You're invited to participate in a special test during your upcoming trip!

 

[gmedolphin]

Mickey Mail received, Magic Bands Customized Waiting 28 more days to check into POR....Painful

 

[mrsmomo]

I got my mickey mail today to! So happy!

 

[mrslur]

How did you get the BOG?

I got mine by going to this website: http://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com/ and entering the top number from my Magical Express tags.

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

I got mine by going to this website: http://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com/ and entering the top number from my Magical Express tags.

That's not how I did it, but looking at my ME tags, that is the number I used. I obtained the through MDE. I'll be at POP for my next trip.

 

[Nana Julie]

Well I am finally out of my funk--just can't stay away for the DISboards

no magic bands still a wonderful time at WDW
no FP+ still have FP (and never had to use them in Sept before)
ressie for lunch at BOG
first vacation in 22 yrs without kids
free dining great ADR's
celebrating 25th anniversary with my wonderful hubby

And thank you to wonderful people here I have planned a great vacation

We arrive 9-2 as well. I know how you feel. But once you remember you are going to be on vacation in WDW its all good

 

[danjoan14]

Just left POR yesterday. What a wondeful magical week we had. Spent the week with our greatest of friends for a party of 10. It was the best Disney experience ever! Our friends have gone home, but we're staying an additional week at our time share unit. Nice unit, but miss the Disney magic!

 

[nannye]

Does POR have magnifying mirrors?

 

[danjoan14]

Does POR have magnifying mirrors?

Didn't have them in our room.

 

[Venomhatch]

Does POR have magnifying mirrors?

You may be able to purchase them from the Gift Shop.

 

[bigmac5]

We arrive 9-2 as well. I know how you feel. But once you remember you are going to be on vacation in WDW its all good

You are so right-it is just back to my original plans of using FP if needed. and if I was never on this board I would never have known any difference hehehe

I would just like one because I think they look so cool. They will probably have them when I am back in 4 years

 

[bigmac5]

Just left POR yesterday. What a wondeful magical week we had. Spent the week with our greatest of friends for a party of 10. It was the best Disney experience ever! Our friends have gone home, but we're staying an additional week at our time share unit. Nice unit, but miss the Disney magic!

do you know what the fridge situation is like?

 

[LauraJean]

That was much reading to catch up on!
We check in Oct.18-29 and is mine, hubby and 3 daughters (12,9 and almost 3) first stay at POR. We booked a garden view with the fd pin. Really wanting to give the bands and fp+ a go also!

 

[Rainy29]

I hope they let me customize my magicbands soon! I'm checking in on October 17th. I'm so excited to be getting them! I'm just hoping they stay on the kids wrists. I would hate for them to pop off and the kids not notice. Anyway, for those who have customized them, what colors do you get to choose from?

Also, Andre... I LOVE your POR site! When I thought for a bit I was going to have to switch to CBR I was sad. Not only because I wanted to stay at POR but also because there wasn't an awesome site with so much info like yours for Port Orleans. Thanks so much!

 

[andrewilley]

It is strange that on the disney page they just show Mansions--I think I like the looks of AB more

I agree, and it is even more strange that they show the same mansion building room photos for the Preferred Location category (for which all of the rooms are actually in AB, so none look like the ones in their photos). For more images, take a look at the room photos in the Photo Gallery on my site, which include 360-degree panorama views of all the room types (www.portorleans.org/gallery.php).

do you know what the fridge situation is like?

Riverside and French Quarter are still at around 50%. Genuine medical requests are all being fulfilled, and everything else is being dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 500 more fridges are expected by the end of the month, which should improve the situation still further, and they should all be replaced by early November.

Also, Andre... I LOVE your POR site! When I thought for a bit I was going to have to switch to CBR I was sad. Not only because I wanted to stay at POR but also because there wasn't an awesome site with so much info like yours for Port Orleans. Thanks so much!

You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help.

Andre