Room Location in POR Question

[suskra]

Hi - I am learning so much from all of you Disney pros! We am going to be there from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 (Jersey week!) We've booked Port Orleans - Riverside. It is me, hubby. 5 yr. old and 8 yr. old. I'd like to be not too far from the restaurant for breakfast and not too far from the bus stops, as we are using Disney transportation. Any thoughts on best request for room location would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[catheren]

POR has 2 types of themes AB and MB.

Magnolia Bend is themed as four 2- and 3-story mansion homes, reflecting the large plantation residences in Mississippi many decades ago. Here you'll find well kept lawns, wrought iron railings and trellises, crawling roses and an elegant motif. At any time you'd expect to see the Colonel and his wife greet you on the main lawn waiting to invite you in.

Another important feature to note about the mansions is the fact that you must cross the Sassagoula River bridges to get to the food court, gift shop and other main building features.


Alligator Bayou lodges are a more rustic, backwoods cottage setting, featuring 16 smaller two-story Cajun-style buildings with charmingly rustic wooden furniture and settings. In addition, the rooms in Alligator Bayou contain a trundle bed that will sleep a child bringing the room occupancy total to 5. The Trundle Bed is intended to accommodate children under 9; or persons under 5 feet tall. They are narrower than a conventional bed.

An important difference to note between the two sections are the lack of elevators in Alligator Bayou. If you are unwilling or unable to negotiate stairs but still prefer Alligator Bayou, be sure to inform the front desk at check-in, and they will do their best to accommodate you.

[COLOR=Blue]Which are the most convenient buildings to the Resort center, pools, and bus stops?[/COLOR]


In Magnolia Bend, Oak Manor is nearest to the Resort center, and is adjacent to one of the "quiet" pools. Magnolia Terrace is mentioned by many to be an ideal location, while others find Oak Manor to be a better choice. A recent guest at Riverside reminds us that Oak Manor is a smoking building and Magnolia Terrace is a nonsmoking building.

In Alligator Bayou, buildings 14, 15 and 18 are closest to the resort center and are a short distance from a "quiet" pool. No room is more than a 4 minute walk from a bus stop [see below]. The main themed swimming area, Ol' Man Island, is located in the middle of the Resort. The closest buildings are Magnolia Terrace in Magnolia Bend and lodges 27 and 38 in Alligator Bayou. Unless you plan on spending a lot of time on Ol' Man Island, you are probably better off requesting a room closer to the Resort center/food court.

 

[lUVTOGO]

We have stayed in POR numerous times and the best building we stayed in was building 85 in the Magnolia Terrace section. Just a short walk to the bridge which brings you to the Main Pool and the food court. The only thing I request is the first floor. The stairs are a killer after a long day at the park. And I do like the mansions section better than AB, I don't know why, I just do
Also, the East bus Depot is right there also. and the quiet pool.

 

[goofy4tink]

POR is one of my favorite resorts!!! We have stayed in both mansions and in AB. My last trip, in June, we were in Bldg 14 in AB. It was incredibly close to the food court and the buses. The only drawback is that the main pool is a bit further but that isn't a huge deal. I would request bldgs 14, 15 or 18 in AB. Oh, and there is a terrific playground over on Ole Man Island behind the pool area. It's a great place for the kids to let off some steam!!

 

[ozzyla]

We stayed in Building 16 in Aligator Bayou, I would highly recommend this building. It was very close to the bus-stop (via a short walk across the parking lot), and also very close to a quiet pool and laundry. I would request the downstairs if possible. My luggage was heavy and I struggled getting it upstairs.