Shells9
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POFQ pics
PROs
Speedy check in!
Its pretty
The rooms are large
Mili in the bakery one of the nicest CMs weve ever met
Very comfy beds
No waiting for busses
CONs
The bus stop is too far away from Building 7
Bus sharing
Closed-in feeling
DH described it as non-adventurous
Redundant in external appearance
No Zippedy Do Dh Channel (not their fault, I know!)
We arrived at the French Quarter (after taking a brief and unintended detour through the Epcot Parking lot) at about 6:15 Friday evening (04/16). DH and I can argue over a map like nobodys business. I always tell him we could be a hit on Amazing Race because the only time we argue
is when there is a map involved, and then look out! I have a built in sense of direction, which he lacks, and he is also short on map reading skills, so it is always a special treat. So we ended up at Epcot and drove through the parking lot before getting to POFQ.
Check in was the fastest I have seen anywhere!
There were 4 CMs working the desk (which seemed small for the size of the resort) and there were 2 families in line when we got in it. We were checked in and in our room about 15 minutes after our arrival. Were used to a much longer process at AKL, so we were thrilled. The CM who did the check in was not at all overly friendly, though very business like, and in the college program, I think, because she had a college listed on her name tag. She gave us a map of the resort (Ill post it later), showed us where the bus stop was and send us on our way. It was not until later that I realized she had not given us that little newsletter thingie that lists all of the park hours and Early Magic Hour days and stuff . There was not one in our room, either. In fact, there was no information in our room about ANYTHING, but the bedtime stories.
Anyway, we were in room 7246 with a water view. We drove to the appropriate parking lot and found our room. The room was very nice. It is was a nice size, and cheerfully decorated. One thing we learned was while the shower style curtain that divides the sink area from the sleeping area is nice and handy, they need to make them out of thicker material or line them. I am an early riser and pulled the curtain closed and when I put the light on, DH and DD thought the sun was coming up
. The curtains are yellow and put off a glow into the rest of the room just like a bright sunrise. They were still able to sleep, but they both thought the sun was coming up when they woke up.
The second thing we noticed was the bus stop is waaaay to far from Building 7. This was also our first experience with bus sharing (French Quarter buses make 3 or 4 stops at Riverside before going on to the park). The first night, however, we had our own bus to MGM the entire way. DD thought that was just the coolest thing. We dreaded the walk to the bus stop especially on the way back. The last day WE DROVE TO THE BUS STOP!
We did not have to wait long for a bus, though, at all it was just a long ride to our desitnation. I looked at the resort map and tried to figure out if it would be closer to go to Riverside to catch a bus, but it looked to be about the same distance.
Actually, Building 7 is just far from EVERYTHING! I did not even go in the gift shop because I was just too tired to walk up there!
Floatworks was fine for food. We had a very long wait in line for lunch on Saturday. I was hoping I would like beignets better than I did, but I think I did not like them because they are so darn messy! Just pour the whole of box powdered sugar on us! They do make an awesome M & M cookie, though, that I highly recommend
. . Also, it is worth it to go there just to meet Mili who works in the bakery/pastery section. She was the most pleasant, welcoming and just all around nicest person I have met in a while you have to meet her! 
We did not go to the pool, although we walked by it. It looked nice was not too crowded. There is also a carriage ride around the resort that you can take. It lasts 30 minutes. We did not do it, but I would have liked to if wed had time.
There was a cute little pond/fountain that had I think 8 frogs who shot water out of their mouths at one time only 3 frogs were working. There are also (I know there is a term for these things, but I dont know them!) horse heads on a pole that line the walkways one horse head was missing and the pole had been covered with duct tape to protect the sharp edges. I was surprised to see that.
Mousekeeping was good. The rooms near us had stuffed animals looking out the windows, and although we did not get any towel animals, our toothpaste and deodorant were in washcloth baskets when we returned. There were Mickey soaps and shampoos everyday, and some Mickey coffee by the coffee pot, which we did not use. Our ironing board already had a scorch mark on the cover, but nothing major.
We took the boat to Downtown Disney, which was nice
.Went past the old Treehouse Villas (DH suspects they have mold and that is why they are sitting, but it is just a guess). Kathy was our captain and she was very informative. We had to pick people up at Riverside before going, so that added to the trip, but it was nice out at that time and it was a nice rest.
I would not pay extra for water view again. I was kind of disappointed by it. I will post a pic later, but it was very obstructed by trees. I think there are enough rooms at FQ that have a nice view that you should not pay extra. I would say probably 70% of the rooms have a nice view either courtyard or water, but I was disappointed in what we paid for as far as it being a water view.
We went with another family. They are Wilderness Lodge people. DH asked what they thought of the resort and the guys opinion was the only thing I like are the pillows! We liked it enough, but I dont think we will be going back. There is nothing wrong with it it just is not us. We like the animals at AKL, the different CMs to speak to (we did not see ANY CMs other than in the lobby) and the different things to look at. Since the walk from the bus was so long we wanted something to look at, but it all looked the same. The trees over the streets give it a very closed in feeling. In fact, DH & I both agreed we prefer the All Stars over FQ because to us the All Stars have a fun feel with all of the big, themed things. This was just a little too laid back for us, I guess.
Like I said, please dont judge your stay by my review. DH and I kept saying, Well, theres nothing really wrong with it, but I just dont know. Its nice enough and all, but we probably wont go back. It just was not our thing
PROs
Speedy check in!
Its pretty
The rooms are large
Mili in the bakery one of the nicest CMs weve ever met
Very comfy beds
No waiting for busses
CONs
The bus stop is too far away from Building 7
Bus sharing
Closed-in feeling
DH described it as non-adventurous
Redundant in external appearance
No Zippedy Do Dh Channel (not their fault, I know!)
We arrived at the French Quarter (after taking a brief and unintended detour through the Epcot Parking lot) at about 6:15 Friday evening (04/16). DH and I can argue over a map like nobodys business. I always tell him we could be a hit on Amazing Race because the only time we argue
is when there is a map involved, and then look out! I have a built in sense of direction, which he lacks, and he is also short on map reading skills, so it is always a special treat. So we ended up at Epcot and drove through the parking lot before getting to POFQ.Check in was the fastest I have seen anywhere!
There were 4 CMs working the desk (which seemed small for the size of the resort) and there were 2 families in line when we got in it. We were checked in and in our room about 15 minutes after our arrival. Were used to a much longer process at AKL, so we were thrilled. The CM who did the check in was not at all overly friendly, though very business like, and in the college program, I think, because she had a college listed on her name tag. She gave us a map of the resort (Ill post it later), showed us where the bus stop was and send us on our way. It was not until later that I realized she had not given us that little newsletter thingie that lists all of the park hours and Early Magic Hour days and stuff . There was not one in our room, either. In fact, there was no information in our room about ANYTHING, but the bedtime stories.Anyway, we were in room 7246 with a water view. We drove to the appropriate parking lot and found our room. The room was very nice. It is was a nice size, and cheerfully decorated. One thing we learned was while the shower style curtain that divides the sink area from the sleeping area is nice and handy, they need to make them out of thicker material or line them. I am an early riser and pulled the curtain closed and when I put the light on, DH and DD thought the sun was coming up
. The curtains are yellow and put off a glow into the rest of the room just like a bright sunrise. They were still able to sleep, but they both thought the sun was coming up when they woke up.The second thing we noticed was the bus stop is waaaay to far from Building 7. This was also our first experience with bus sharing (French Quarter buses make 3 or 4 stops at Riverside before going on to the park). The first night, however, we had our own bus to MGM the entire way. DD thought that was just the coolest thing. We dreaded the walk to the bus stop especially on the way back. The last day WE DROVE TO THE BUS STOP!
We did not have to wait long for a bus, though, at all it was just a long ride to our desitnation. I looked at the resort map and tried to figure out if it would be closer to go to Riverside to catch a bus, but it looked to be about the same distance.Actually, Building 7 is just far from EVERYTHING! I did not even go in the gift shop because I was just too tired to walk up there!
Floatworks was fine for food. We had a very long wait in line for lunch on Saturday. I was hoping I would like beignets better than I did, but I think I did not like them because they are so darn messy! Just pour the whole of box powdered sugar on us! They do make an awesome M & M cookie, though, that I highly recommend
. . Also, it is worth it to go there just to meet Mili who works in the bakery/pastery section. She was the most pleasant, welcoming and just all around nicest person I have met in a while you have to meet her! We did not go to the pool, although we walked by it. It looked nice was not too crowded. There is also a carriage ride around the resort that you can take. It lasts 30 minutes. We did not do it, but I would have liked to if wed had time.
There was a cute little pond/fountain that had I think 8 frogs who shot water out of their mouths at one time only 3 frogs were working. There are also (I know there is a term for these things, but I dont know them!) horse heads on a pole that line the walkways one horse head was missing and the pole had been covered with duct tape to protect the sharp edges. I was surprised to see that.
Mousekeeping was good. The rooms near us had stuffed animals looking out the windows, and although we did not get any towel animals, our toothpaste and deodorant were in washcloth baskets when we returned. There were Mickey soaps and shampoos everyday, and some Mickey coffee by the coffee pot, which we did not use. Our ironing board already had a scorch mark on the cover, but nothing major.
We took the boat to Downtown Disney, which was nice
.Went past the old Treehouse Villas (DH suspects they have mold and that is why they are sitting, but it is just a guess). Kathy was our captain and she was very informative. We had to pick people up at Riverside before going, so that added to the trip, but it was nice out at that time and it was a nice rest.I would not pay extra for water view again. I was kind of disappointed by it. I will post a pic later, but it was very obstructed by trees. I think there are enough rooms at FQ that have a nice view that you should not pay extra. I would say probably 70% of the rooms have a nice view either courtyard or water, but I was disappointed in what we paid for as far as it being a water view.
We went with another family. They are Wilderness Lodge people. DH asked what they thought of the resort and the guys opinion was the only thing I like are the pillows! We liked it enough, but I dont think we will be going back. There is nothing wrong with it it just is not us. We like the animals at AKL, the different CMs to speak to (we did not see ANY CMs other than in the lobby) and the different things to look at. Since the walk from the bus was so long we wanted something to look at, but it all looked the same. The trees over the streets give it a very closed in feeling. In fact, DH & I both agreed we prefer the All Stars over FQ because to us the All Stars have a fun feel with all of the big, themed things. This was just a little too laid back for us, I guess.
Like I said, please dont judge your stay by my review. DH and I kept saying, Well, theres nothing really wrong with it, but I just dont know. Its nice enough and all, but we probably wont go back. It just was not our thing
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