The 100% Original POFQ FAQ

[Skroops]

Thanks latexscooter!
I checked allearsnet and I couldn't find pictures of it. I'm just glad to know it is there. Sounds so fun! I can't wait!

 

[fairestoneofall]

I think this is where I've decided to stay when we go next year. I love POR, but I'm thinking POFQ for the beignets!

I showed DD the pool pictures and she agrees!

What a great thread!

 

[skipperkim]

I just want to confirm that there is a hot tub at POFQ? My husband really enjoys relaxing in one after a day in the parks.

The hot tub here is fairly secluded. It has hedges all around it. Here's a pic of it:

http://www.travelpost.com/hotels/photos/Disneys_Port_Orleans_French_Quarter/p13415


Here's a pic of the kiddie pool:

http://www.magictripscommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=909&cat=539

 

[latexscooter]

The hot tub here is fairly secluded. It has hedges all around it. Here's a pic of it:

http://www.travelpost.com/hotels/photos/Disneys_Port_Orleans_French_Quarter/p13415

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We were just there the first week of January and the hot tub is no longer seculuded like it once was - as a matter of fact I'd refer to it as very open. You can clearly see the hot tub area from the paths and walkways around it and the playground just across the way. I'm not sure why they did this because I liked it much better the way it was before - it was like being in your own little world. When I was in there after the marathon I felt like everyone could see me and it was less relaxing.

 

[princesstigerlilly]

We were just there the first week of January and the hot tub is no longer seculuded like it once was - as a matter of fact I'd refer to it as very open. You can clearly see the hot tub area from the paths and walkways around it and the playground just across the way. I'm not sure why they did this because I liked it much better the way it was before - it was like being in your own little world. When I was in there after the marathon I felt like everyone could see me and it was less relaxing.

Did the shrubs get ripped out? Or maybe the plants have lost their leaves? I remember the hot tub being close to the walk way, but the shrubs made a short curtian of sorts.

 

[quiltymom]

Do they carry quart sized containers of orange juice in the gift shop? Just trying to figure out whether to bring some juice boxes along with us or not.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Do they carry quart sized containers of orange juice in the gift shop? Just trying to figure out whether to bring some juice boxes along with us or not.

The only juice I remember seeing were juice boxes (sold individually) and the little like 20 ounce bottles. I don't recall seeing any quart or half gallon containers.

 

[quiltymom]

The only juice I remember seeing were juice boxes (sold individually) and the little like 20 ounce bottles. I don't recall seeing any quart or half gallon containers.

Thanks. I had a feeling that was what would be available. Although we're doing the DDP, we want to eat breakfast in the room. We can always get the 20 oz bottles with our snack credits.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Thanks. I had a feeling that was what would be available. Although we're doing the DDP, we want to eat breakfast in the room. We can always get the 20 oz bottles with our snack credits.

Actually, if your kids get a kids breakfast meal, the juice comes with them. On our last morning, I got a kids breakfast (they said I could!) and it came with one of the little 12 ounce juice bottles (I think it was smaller than 20, I think it was 12?)

 

[band_man]

I have just been told by a Disney Reservationist that I cannot request a specific building. (I tried to request #5)

Never heard of this before. Is this something new?

 

[SRUAlmn]

I have just been told by a Disney Reservationist that I cannot request a specific building. (I tried to request #5)

Never heard of this before. Is this something new?

We requested building #5 on our last stay and they took it as a request over the phone, however, when we checked in they had no record of it (even though I called like 4 times before our trip to check our requests.) Then they told me they didn't have anything in that building available. I'm not sure if they even know what their policy is. I ran into that A LOT with POFQ. The answer I would get regarding different questions just depended on who I talked to. It was kind of irritating.

 

[princesstigerlilly]

I have just been told by a Disney Reservationist that I cannot request a specific building. (I tried to request #5)

Never heard of this before. Is this something new?

You should be able to request a specific building, I'd bet you had a CM that, for whatever reason, didn't want to take a minute to type in your request. Try again tomorrow with another one

Now, it will not be guarnteed, but you should be able to request it. When we went in October, I requested nonsmoking, building 5 ground level with a courtyard view I was prepared to recieve none of it as i know it's all only 'on request'. Happily we recieved a nonsmoking, building 6 ground level with a courtyard view (facing buliding 5 actually). It was the perfect location for us

 

[band_man]

You should be able to request a specific building, I'd bet you had a CM that, for whatever reason, didn't want to take a minute to type in your request. Try again tomorrow with another one
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This is kind of the same feeling I had. I will try again tomorrow.

 

[CleveRocks]

The good news is, POFQ is so pleasantly compact that your exact building location doesn't really matter. Your room in Building 5 may be a 1 minute walk to the food court, and your room in Building 6 might be a 2 minute walk to the food court.

One could look at that as "twice as far," but someone else could look at that as "pretty darn close!"

 

[Nancyg56]

The good news is, POFQ is so pleasantly compact that your exact building location doesn't really matter. Your room in Building 5 may be a 1 minute walk to the food court, and your room in Building 6 might be a 2 minute walk to the food court.

One could look at that as "twice as far," but someone else could look at that as "pretty darn close!"

You are so right! We were in building 1 and while it was the farthest out, it was still a short walk. The only time I felt it was when my DGD fell asleep just in front of the Castle and I carried her to the bus, held her there, and then carried her all the way back to the room. The size and the layout are just about perfect IMO.

 

[madcat]

I love the layout of POFQ and i'll be honest im kinda intimidated to try the larger resorts even the deluxe ones just because I love the fact that im not that far from the room when I have to run back and get something (because it seems like that is always the case right when we are getting ready to head to the bus stop

 

[timandlesley]

Thought I'd officially sign on to this thread. We are WL lovers and had to change our July WL trip to June this summer so since we are no longer in deluxe season we switched to POFQ. I looked and looked at moderate photo's and the hugeness of them scared me after the intimate all under one roof setting of WL that we love. I am happy with our POFQ decision, especially after seeing all of the positive reviews, reading this thread (thank you). Can't wait for June to get here so we can see it in person!
Lesley

 

[Bonnie (NJ)]

I also liked the Caesar salad, with or without chicken -- good and fresh. Actually, I loved it. I really looked forward to it.

I found the jambalaya to be decent enough -- it was well-made, but it wasn't spicy like I prefer it, and I understand that because they have to make it palatable for a wide range of people. I didn't think the seafood and chicken creole was anything special, especially because it had almost no seafood in it -- I think I found a little lost shrimp in there.

The cheesesteak sandwich was prety good, which is INCREDIBLY high praise from a Philadelphia native like myself.

Gotta try the beignets (pronounced ben-YAYS) at the bakery. They are little rectangles of dough that get deep fried for a coupla minutes. Each one puffs up with a huge air pocket (looks like an overstuffed ravioli or pierogi), and then they get smothered with powdered sugar. They come in orders of 3 or 6. They are good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and any time in-between.

Cleverock, I notice you are from Atlantic City area, can you tell me about the airport there at all? We are flying out next Saturday, the 17th, from there. Do you know if they can check the luggage at the curb; how are the crowds there? We have heard other people say it is a really nice airport, just curious if you have ever been. Thanks.

Fellow NJer
Bonnie

 

[skipperkim]

I have just been told by a Disney Reservationist that I cannot request a specific building. (I tried to request #5)

Never heard of this before. Is this something new?

I normally send in a faxed room request after placing all my requests on the ressie, non smoking and top floor. That's when I request what building and possible view. Last time I requested building 3 view of the fountain. We would have had that, but it was on the first floor and I like the top floor. So we switched to a different room when checking in. The funny thing is you can't see the fountain from the 3rd floor anyway. I'm sure the room assigner thought I was since they knew you couldn't see it from the 3rd floor.

 

[kona-kraft]

ok, so we are booked for 12/1-12/8 at POFQ....I booked a varied view KING, but now I am thinking I'd rather have to two beds and be guaranteed a decent view.....Sept of 2005 we had a 2nd floor end unit with view of the pool & river....really liked that, so I am not sure......I've got two weeks before the deposit is due, so I'll have to decide by then.