Originally Posted By I am Sancho Compare and contrast- I've stayed at the Contemporary, but we may have more folks coming than not, so gotta think about these things...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Contemporary: Largest rooms of all the Disney resorts. Monorail resort, with good access to all the other parks. Good selection of restaurants. Theme is a bit boring. POFQ: Beautiful theming, IMO. Park access by bus only. The resort is rather spread out, and there is only one restaurant in the FQ, the Sassagoula food court. Everything else is way over at the Riverside area.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer Contemporary: Very large rooms, if not in a tower it can be quite a hike to main building, theming is lacking, pool is very small and somewhat boring, quick food place is very small and doesn't offer a good variety, Character Dining as well as fine dining, watch Wishes from lounge, rent boats to ride around lagoon FQ: much smaller rooms, pool is more fun than Contemporary, theming is quaint, food court has good variety, no table service restaurant but you can go over to PORiverside (you can also use that pool which is a lot of fun), not as spread out as most moderates, they have carriage rides in the evening, boat to DTD.
Originally Posted By Labuda In addition to what Minnie listed, you can also rent watercraft over at PO.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Didn't you say you were staying at the Contemporary on Disney's dime for the Everest opening? If so, you should know how nice and upscale the new rooms are. They don't feel like typical Disney rooms to me, and as a local, I still may stay there for a weekend with an AP rate this fall. Location is great to walk to the MK or monorail to Epcot. It's also home to California Grill, the best restaurant at WDW. FQ is by far the best moderate because it is so much smaller and has a cool, relaxed, intimate vibe the others are missing. Great pool and jacuzzi area. The food court, though, is very mediocre at best and they closed the full serve restaurant -- Bonfamille's Cafe -- about five years ago in a cost-cutting move. It was wonderful. Ultimately, it's going to come down to what kind of exprience you want. I don't think you can go wrong with either place.
Originally Posted By I am Sancho Yup! Went two weeks ago for EE, but want to go back late summer to take the family! I was at the Contemporary, but I've never stayed at the Port Orleans- Just wanted feedback from someone who stayed both places...
