Port Orleans Riverside Q&A Thread 2014 (Please read first post for FAQs!)

[joannamet]

I read that sometimes Mousekeeping won't pick up tips unless they're clearly marked. I planned to put the tip in an envelope each day and write Mousekeeping on the outside. Will this work or should I do something else?

 

[DanInMN]

Hi everyone. We are trying to decide where to stay for 2 nights, no parks involved, but definitely DTD. How are the boats to DTD? Should we stay here or POFQ for closer/ faster boat times? TIA

POFQ is maybe 5 min closer to DTD than POR, not a factor IMHO.

There isn't that much to do in DTD for us. It's worth a few hours to eat and window shop.

Also look into the water parks, mini golf, the boardwalk, and visiting other resorts - like AKL or WL which have impressive public spaces!

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

Just got off the phone from making our ressies for November. I called last week for preferred room quotes & they are already gone today. So I booked garden view & requested AB buildings 15 or 17. Don't like the mansions.... Just stayed there in May. Just so happy to be getting a vacation at all & to be spending it at POR & WDW.

 

[EpcotBill]

Just got off the phone from making our ressies for November. I called last week for preferred room quotes & they are already gone today. So I booked garden view & requested AB buildings 15 or 17. Don't like the mansions.... Just stayed there in May. Just so happy to be getting a vacation at all & to be spending it at POR & WDW.

15 is Preferred.

 

[siskaren]

I read that sometimes Mousekeeping won't pick up tips unless they're clearly marked. I planned to put the tip in an envelope each day and write Mousekeeping on the outside. Will this work or should I do something else?

I wouldn't put Mousekeeping on the envelope. That's a term that's used on Disney message boards, plus not all housekeepers speak English.

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

15 is Preferred.

Doesn't hurt to ask anyways. I'm going to be calling back once the AP & Florida resident rates are out. Since it's my only vacation for the year I'm giving any request a try!!

 

[ALD85]

No reason for you not to do online checkin (just make sure the bookings are linked on your reservations first) but the arrangement of separate payment cards for two guests in the SAME room would have to be done by the front desk I believe, after the initial room payment has been made. This has only recently been reported to be possible though, and I've not tried it myself. Andre

But if I do online check in, wouldn't my CC be attached to all the rooms then?

 

[andrewilley]

But if I do online check in, wouldn't my CC be attached to all the rooms then?

Checkin is done per room isn't it?

Andre

 

[DaughteroftheKing]

I read that sometimes Mousekeeping won't pick up tips unless they're clearly marked. I planned to put the tip in an envelope each day and write Mousekeeping on the outside. Will this work or should I do something else?

When we went in 09 I did just that and they took the tip every day.
I had special mousekeeping thank you envelopes that I printed from someone on here, though I forget now what the link was.

I'm thinking now about making my own little tag in English/Spanish to just sit with the cash.

 

[ElsaColon]

I wouldn't put Mousekeeping on the envelope. That's a term that's used on Disney message boards, plus not all housekeepers speak English.

Hmm but I think housekeepers are aware that they are referred to as Mousekeepers because of that little card in every room that says "__________ is your Mousekeeper" or something to that effect. Maybe I am wrong though.

 

[ElsaColon]

But if I do online check in, wouldn't my CC be attached to all the rooms then?

Nope even with online check in they will ask whether or not you would like to use the same card for secondary charges/Magic Band charging etc.

However, make sure tospecify when you get to the counter if you would like to pay the remaining of your balance with a different card. I've checked in via online check and the cast member automatically charged the remaining balance to my card when I wanted to use a different card without asking me for some reason. Now I just make sure to specify right when I get to the counter if I wish to use a different card for my remaining balance/secondary charges.

 

[ElsaColon]

I've been hearing terrible things about the buses at POR. Are they really THAT bad? I'm used to the bus service at CSR (which apparently has the best bus service?). I'm planning on requesting a room in the Magnolia section.

I've never had a problem. Although I remember when they put up the screens which show bus arrival times the times kept getting later which was sort of annoying. I don't ever remember waiting over 20 minutes.

It's weird that I haven't seen those screens at any other resorts and I've stayed at numerous since my last stay at Port Orleans in January. I wonder if it annoyed other guests as much as it annoyed us

 

[AmyKat]

It's weird that I haven't seen those screens at any other resorts and I've stayed at numerous since my last stay at Port Orleans in January. I wonder if it annoyed other guests as much as it annoyed us

They had a screen at the Grand Floridian last February.

 

[ElsaColon]

They had a screen at the Grand Floridian last February.

Does anyone know of any other resorts with a "Bus Arrival time" screen?

 

[EpcotBill]

Hmm but I think housekeepers are aware that they are referred to as Mousekeepers because of that little card in every room that says "__________ is your Mousekeeper" or something to that effect. Maybe I am wrong though.

I have seen the cards with the housekeepers name but it didn't say Mousekeeper. I don't believe they refer to themselves as Mousekeepers. That's an internet thing.

 

[ALD85]

Checkin is done per room isn't it? Andre

I've never done more than one room before, so my apologies.

 

[Venomhatch]

But if I do online check in, wouldn't my CC be attached to all the rooms then?

I haven't read ahead yet, but you can change CC at check in if you want. It doesn't have to stay that card.

 

[andrewilley]

I have seen the cards with the housekeepers name but it didn't say Mousekeeper. I don't believe they refer to themselves as Mousekeepers. That's an internet thing.

The card copy that I have says (in six languages):

Greetings and Welcome. Today, I serviced your room and hope you are pleased and comfortable.
Should you have additional or special needs, please touch Housekeeping on your phone.
Rooms are regularly serviced from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thanks for staying with us!

But generally I think they understand the term Mousekeeping, especially if you also say "thank you for servicing our room".

Andre

 

[EpcotBill]

The card copy that I have says (in six languages):


But generally I think they understand the term Mousekeeping, especially if you also say "thank you for servicing our room".

Andre

Right,but I was replying to someone who thought the card said Mousekeeper. Yes I think most of them have heard the term Mousekeeper but they don't call themselves that.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Right,but I was replying to someone who thought the card said Mousekeeper. Yes I think most of them have heard the term Mousekeeper but they don't call themselves that.

la

They are called Housekeepers. The only exception is Wilderness Lodge, where they are called Lodgekeepers.