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

[MickeyEars]

Are all of Buildings 14, 15, 18 and 27 going to be considered preferred or just parts of those buildings? I know just parts of the buildings at the Values are preferred so I thought I would ask.
Our upcoming trip will be our first time staying at Riverside so I thought I'd better find out!!

Thanks for any info!!
Carla

 

[andrewilley]

Are all of Buildings 14, 15, 18 and 27 going to be considered preferred or just parts of those buildings?

We don't know for sure as yet, but I think all.

Andre

 

[tpettie]

I'm wondering what is my best plan for getting to ESPN on our arrival day. We don't get into MCO till 6:15pm. We are taking DME to the resort. Then we wanted to go check out ESPN for a late dinner/snack.

What is the best plan for the least amount of travel time with out calling a cab. TIA

PS very excited my first stay at a MOD....

 

[momtotaryn]

The preferred room option starts next year, along with a "river" as well as the current just "water" view option.

Andre

Does this mean that if I request a room in Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor, there is a fee for the entire building?

 

[andrewilley]

Does this mean that if I request a room in Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor, there is a fee for the entire building?

No, why would there be?

Andre

 

[andrewilley]

I'm wondering what is my best plan for getting to ESPN on our arrival day. We don't get into MCO till 6:15pm. We are taking DME to the resort. Then we wanted to go check out ESPN for a late dinner/snack.

What is the best plan for the least amount of travel time with out calling a cab. TIA

There's no very quick way. You could walk through Epcot if you have unlimited entrance tickets, but without entering a park I'd suggest getting a bus to Studios and then getting a Friendship ferry boat from outside that park over to the Boardwalk. Or if it's getting later in the evening (such as when you head back to the resort) use Downtown Disney as a hub to change buses.

Andre

 

[Missytara]

There's no very quick way. You could walk through Epcot if you have unlimited entrance tickets, but without entering a park I'd suggest getting a bus to Studios and then getting a Friendship ferry boat from outside that park over to the Boardwalk. Or if it's getting later in the evening (such as when you head back to the resort) use Downtown Disney as a hub to change buses.

Andre

In addition, if you get there after a game has already started, don't expect to get in.

We arrived the Saturday after Thanksgiving and had dinners ressies at Kouzzina's at 6:30 pm. There was a waiting line out the door, probably with 50 - 60 people in it.

 

[eemmie1]

I was wondering if anyone knows what the choices are in the build your own pasta? TIA

 

[Missytara]

I was wondering if anyone knows what the choices are in the build your own pasta? TIA

It varies each day; but you can add chicken or shrimp daily.

 

[MamaJessie]

Do they still do the campfires on the bayou? Unless I am looking at the wrong place the last update was in 08/09 on portorleans.org . I know I have a lot of time left, just trying to make sure I leave nights available TIA

 

[MamaJessie]

In addition, if you get there after a game has already started, don't expect to get in.

We arrived the Saturday after Thanksgiving and had dinners ressies at Kouzzina's at 6:30 pm. There was a waiting line out the door, probably with 50 - 60 people in it.

Thanks for the info. I was thinking of letting DH go over on superbowl sunday. If it is packed on a regular day I can only imagine what that day is like

Do you think they will play the game in the bar at POR?

 

[Golf4food]

Do you think they will play the game in the bar at POR?

I would almost guarantee it.

 

[Missytara]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking of letting DH go over on superbowl sunday. If it is packed on a regular day I can only imagine what that day is like

Do you think they will play the game in the bar at POR?

Yes, they will play it in the Lounge at POR, but it will also be packed. He should get there early.

To get a seat at ESPN on Super Bowl Sunday, he would have to be "tail-gating" at the door at 8:00 am..... seriously.

 

[Missytara]

Do they still do the campfires on the bayou? Unless I am looking at the wrong place the last update was in 08/09 on portorleans.org . I know I have a lot of time left, just trying to make sure I leave nights available TIA

I haven't seen anything updated for this year...... it is something you can do on the spur of the moment.

 

[MamaJessie]

Yes, they will play it in the Lounge at POR, but it will also be packed. He should get there early.

To get a seat at ESPN on Super Bowl Sunday, he would have to be "tail-gating" at the door at 8:00 am..... seriously.

Wow!! It's not the first time I have said it and I am sure it won't be the last, but thank goodness for the dis!! I made reservations at HOB and figured he could just go over to ESPN after that. Guess not!

Can he order dinner at the bar? Can he eat food court food there? Thanks for all the info!

 

[momtotaryn]

Does this mean that if I request a room in Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor, there is a fee for the entire building?

No, why would there be?

Andre

OK, thanks! Just wanted to clarify, since a few of the entire AB buildings are considered "preferred" (14, 15, 18, and 27). I wasn't sure if the entire buildings of Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor might be considered as "preferred" too, because of their location.

 

[Missytara]

Wow!! It's not the first time I have said it and I am sure it won't be the last, but thank goodness for the dis!! I made reservations at HOB and figured he could just go over to ESPN after that. Guess not!

Can he order dinner at the bar? Can he eat food court food there? Thanks for all the info!

He can order snacks at the bar and bring the food over from the food court if he wishes. He can get regular meals or "grab 'n go."

IMHO - POR has the second best food court, with the exception of POP. And it is open until 11:00 pm.

 

[Missytara]

OK, thanks! Just wanted to clarify, since a few of the entire AB buildings are considered "preferred" (14, 15, 18, and 27). I wasn't sure if the entire buildings of Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor might be considered as "preferred" too, because of their location.

I don't think we are really going to know until some of us start staying there.

I booked preferred for Oak Manor for next Nov./Dec. I "requested" water view. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

If you look at the map, the one end wing of Partarre Place is actually closer than the back part of Oak Manor.

 

[momtotaryn]

Does this mean that if I request a room in Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor, there is a fee for the entire building?

No, why would there be?

Andre

OK, thanks! Just wanted to clarify, since a few of the entire AB buildings are considered "preferred" (14, 15, 18, and 27). I wasn't sure if the entire buildings of Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor might be considered as "preferred" too, because of their location.


Adding to my above post: I'm now being told that Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor are considered "preferred" buildings for 2011, so unless I book as "preferred" (not just request), there is no chance I will get a room in either of these mansions. I'm really confused.

 

[andrewilley]

Adding to my above post: I'm now being told that Magnolia Terrace or Oak Manor are considered "preferred" buildings for 2011

Interesting. Personally I wouldn't count some of the furthest parts of Oak as "preferred" locations at all, so I wonder if perhaps only some sections are included? It's all a bit guesswork at the moment, and Disney aren't helping to alleviate the confusion very much.

Andre