Originally Posted By mandidel Hi all...I haven't been to WDW since 1996 (since being a CM). I have just conviced my husband to take the kids and I. We have decided on a mod, and I am pretty much narrowed down to POR or POFQ. I know the bus situation is a little better at POFQ (being the first stops on and off), but I am curious to see what others think. Which would you choose? Any info would be appreciated!
Originally Posted By irishfan They are both very nice resorts. The biggest advantage with the French Quarter is it's size. It's far more compact then the Riverside, where depending on your room it can be quite a hike to the restaurants, bars etc.
Originally Posted By smedley We spent a night at FQ last month, and I have to say we liked it a lot, we were in one of the further bdgs out, and it still only took a few minutes to get everywhere. Also, as you mention, if you're planning on using buses then FQ was the way forward, it wasn't particularly busy when we were there, but the buses were still full by the time we got to the second Riverside stop.
Originally Posted By StitchMom84 We were at the FQ in October for 11 days with four adults and a 4 year old..we loved it. Everything was within a reasonable distance for us. Loved being able to walk down the "streets of New Orleans" and the pool was my little grandaughter's favorite with the dragon slide. We were in bldg 4 which was close to the bus stop and the food court as well. If you're there at a busy time..I can assure you that the bus situation is better at the FQ most of the time. My daughter and son-in-law have stayed at Riverside and they liked the FQ (due to size) much better. Riverside is beautiful and maybe if it were just a couple of us, we might stay there, but it was nice to be able to get everyone out the doors of our rooms and get to that bus in a couple of minutes especially if we had an early AM ADR or getting back and trudging back to the room after a long day in one of the parks. Either way, however, you should enjoy where you stay..they are both very nice resorts. Have a wonderful time..I'm envious...
Originally Posted By mandidel Thank you folks! I just called my travel agent and booked the FQ. Thank you for all of your help! I love this board!
Originally Posted By jodiefra Enjoy -- we have stayed at the POFQ twice and have never been disappointed. It's peaceful and beautiful, and don't miss taking the boat to DTD at least once. And of course eat the beignets at the food court! Yum!
