The New and Updated Port Orleans Riverside FAQ Thread for 2008 --- NOW CLOSED

[jaminmd]

We just returned from POFQ on Sunday. The boat from our resort stopped first at then end where DQ is, then it went on & dropped us off at the end where Rainforest Cafe is. HTH.

 

[Lady SnowElla]

We just returned from POFQ on Sunday. The boat from our resort stopped first at then end where DQ is, then it went on & dropped us off at the end where Rainforest Cafe is. HTH.

Yes, that is a great help. Did you always use the boat to DTD or sometimes use your car? If you used your car, was it much faster than going by boat?

 

[jaminmd]

Yes, that is a great help. Did you always use the boat to DTD or sometimes use your car? If you used your car, was it much faster than going by boat?

We took the boat twice. We didn't have a rental, so we had to rely on the buses. Honestly, they were hit or miss & the waits were often 20-25 minutes. We'd have 3 buses for Epcot in a row & none for MK. Then we had to stop at several POR stops before moving on to our destination. I'd definitely take the boat to DTD. It was relaxing & you actually get to sit!

ETA: I think I timed the boat trip & it was 16 minutes.

 

[DISUNC]

Refillable Mug question.

Is there only one location to use them at this resort?

 

[andrewilley]

Refillable Mug question.

Is there only one location to use them at this resort?

There are two rows of drinks dispensers in the foods courts at POR and at POFQ, you can use either for your refillable mugs. You can't use them at places like the pool bars, etc. though.

Andre

 

[andrewilley]

We just returned from POFQ on Sunday. The boat from our resort stopped first at then end where DQ is, then it went on & dropped us off at the end where Rainforest Cafe is. HTH.

Wow, that's new! The resort boats used to only go to the one dock, i.e. the one next to the Rainforest Cafe. Then you had to change to an internal Downtown DIsney ferry if you wanted to go over to West Side.

I'd love to hear of other people's recent experiences to find out if this is a new regular route or just a one-off.

Andre

 

[JoMarie]

We just returned from POFQ on Sunday. The boat from our resort stopped first at then end where DQ is, then it went on & dropped us off at the end where Rainforest Cafe is. HTH.

Wait Wait! This is my first time going to DTD (We went when it was Lake Buena Vista and I was about 7). BUT! There's a Dairy Queen?!?! NOW this trip is perfect! I know where I'll be every night.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Wait Wait! This is my first time going to DTD (We went when it was Lake Buena Vista and I was about 7). BUT! There's a Dairy Queen?!?! NOW this trip is perfect! I know where I'll be every night.

DQ = Disney Quest, but I agree, a Dairy Queen would be perfection!

 

[glennbo123]

Wait Wait! This is my first time going to DTD (We went when it was Lake Buena Vista and I was about 7). BUT! There's a Dairy Queen?!?! NOW this trip is perfect! I know where I'll be every night.

I'm pretty sure they meant DisneyQuest.

 

[JoMarie]

Oh boo. I was hoping for Dairy Queen. I guess I'll just have to settle for Mickey Pops. Haha.

 

[Yarna]

Oh boo. I was hoping for Dairy Queen. I guess I'll just have to settle for Mickey Pops. Haha.

Or a Dole Whip.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I just called to request a certain area. We arrive Saturday but they can't find me on the system - am I too early to have been transferred over or should I be worried?!

Calls to the resort (even from the room) go to a call center, not the resort. S/he will tell you you've reached the front desk, but not true. These operators can check your requests or add requests to a reservation. If you did not use a TA , then call reservations and have any requests added now (these are best added when the reservation is made). If you used a TA, ask them to call asap.

I understand why Disney changed to a call center - the front desk of every resort would be inundated with calls from soon to arrive guests making requests.

What I do not agree with is changing the room phone "front desk" to the same call center. Once at the resort and a registered guest, we should be able to reach the front desk directly.

Have a GREAT trip!!

 

[dogodisney]

What I do not agree with is changing the room phone "front desk" to the same call center. Once at the resort and a registered guest, we should be able to reach the front desk directly.

I agree!

 

[Lou-Ann]

Count me in on that too...

 

[mommy4]

We're going back!!!! After a brief booking with ASMU through expedia, we got the free dining for November pin code and now we are going back to POR for 9 nights!!!!! This will be our last year for POR( the youngest will be turning 3 next January) so we are going to live it up!!
We will be squished, but we don't care. We did it last year and we'll do it again. We are usually only in the room to sleep anyway.

So excited!!

 

[1andrea]

I woiuld like to get a package shipped to Port Orleans Riverside but I have found 2 addresses for the Resort does anyone know which one is correct or will both get there?

Here are the two addresses I have found

Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Address: 1251 Dixie Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830-1000

2201 Orleans Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Thanks

 

[dogodisney]

I woiuld like to get a package shipped to Port Orleans Riverside but I have found 2 addresses for the Resort does anyone know which one is correct or will both get there?

Here are the two addresses I have found

Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Address: 1251 Dixie Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830-1000

2201 Orleans Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Thanks

Here's another one for you! Actually I copied this from my reservation:

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
1251 Riverside Drive
Lake Buena Vista FL
32830

 

[1andrea]

I woiuld like to get a package shipped to Port Orleans Riverside but I have found 2 addresses for the Resort does anyone know which one is correct or will both get there?

Here are the two addresses I have found

Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Address: 1251 Dixie Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830-1000

2201 Orleans Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Thanks

Here's another one for you! Actually I copied this from my reservation:

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
1251 Riverside Drive
Lake Buena Vista FL
32830

Anymore addresses anyone

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Does anyone know if there is a microwave in the food court (or anywhere) at POR?

 

[pixie dust 112]

Does anyone know if there is a microwave in the food court (or anywhere) at POR?

Yes. There is a microwave in the food court!