Which resort POR or WLodge

[brando5111]

OK - may be changing resorts...need opinions....

If your two options were PORiverside or Wilderness Lodge - which would you choose and why?

 

[CedarDisney]

I have stayed at both and like the Wilderness Lodge more. The theme is wonderful at the Lodge and the boat to the Magic Kingdom is a nice change from always getting on a bus.

Also, when we were at the Lodge in June, there were a few days with thunderstorms right around dinner time. It was wonderful to have a food option available without having to leave the building.

Both places are nice-I'm sure you will enjoy either one!

 

[bquick]

It's the difference in theming and price category that must be considered. POR has two sections. We stayed in Alligator Bayou section our last visit (two beds and a trundle bed). The boat to Downtown Disney was nice. POR is a moderate so it does have a table service restaurant, as well as nice pool. You can also walk to POFQ. WL is a deluxe so it's more costly. It has 2 queen beds or a queen and bunk bed. It has several restaurant options. We liked the fact that POR was pretty and centrally located. We're trying to decide where to stay on our next trip in Dec. 2005.

 

[missycj96]

I vote WL. If you get a discount the price difference may not be too great. Here are the plusses of WL over POR:

1. boat to MK
2. Resort launch to contemporary is fast - and it gives you access to the hotels on the monorail.
3. the electric water pageant
4. a more traditional hotel layout (meaning you can get food or whatever you need by going down to the lobby instead of walking outside)
5. a guaranteed patio or balcony
6. more easy restaurant choices - at the WL, contemporary or other hotels on monorail.

I think the POR is charming and a great resort - but if you can budget a little extra, the WL offers much more.

 

[ptrbryant]

We've stayed at WL/VWL for our 3 trips to WDW...we love it! I realize that if we keep doing annual WDW treks, we may not always have the money to stay in a Deluxe, but I hate to put a huge damper on any of our trips by staying the whole time at a MOD we don't like. So, my current thinking has been to stay at POR (Mansions) for 2 nights and our beloved WL for 5 nts. That way, we'll have most of our vacation at our favorite, but will also "sample" what it's like at a MOD so we can decide in the future if it's an acceptable alternative or not.
Initially, CBR's theme appealed to me. But, to be honest, it seems website after website seems to place POR at the top of the list for MODs and when I've spoken with CMs, they all sound much more enthusiastic about POR. But, I continue to read all messages about POR or CBR.
For what it's worth, WL IS truly magical!

Karla B.

 

[newholidayx2]

I originally booked us at Riverside for 3nights followed by Wilderness Lodge 6nights
I changed Riverside to WL (standard is "only" $50 more-hoping to get a discount code) and the WL 6nights Im in the process of changing to Beach Club Villas
We love the Lodge - DS cannot go to FL w/out a stay here - I want to try Beach Club as we'll be there in Aug (summer)

In 01 I originally booked Caribbean Beach but switched because with code WL was cheaper than CB rack rate.

 

[MinnieM3]

WL without a doubt. Great reasons already posted!!

 

[Valera]

This one isn't even a close one - WL all the way. All of the reasons previously mentioned plus the size of the resort, the access to the lake, and the balconies.

WL is so compact that everything is an easy walk while POR is pretty spread out.

Lake - Great place to take out the sea racers

Balconies - My DM loved watching a storm come across the lake from the balcony. It also allowed a spot for early risers/late nighters to go and not keep the others awake.

We loved the WL and it is in the running for our next trip.

 

[brando5111]

OK - I officially switched us to WL - Courtyard view - I'm excited!!!!

Let me know if there is anything special I should request! I did ask for a lake view room.

Thanks!

Brando