Originally Posted By ladydisdain Hi everyone. My husband and I are planning to go to WDW March 5-11. He's a college professor and the only times we can go are the summer (too hot for both of us), the holidays (always with family not interested in WDW) and his spring break. So that's what we've chosen. First of all, are we insane? Is it going to be so crowded that week that we'll be miserable? I've been to WDW four times in the last six years, always with show choirs touring down there, always in August (miserably hot), always staying at the All Star resorts. He hasn't been since he was 8 and has never been to any park but the MK. We are planning to get the Magic Your Way package with the Hopper option and the Water Park addon because he's a water park nut and, probably the dining option. We were thinking of staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We can't afford the deluxe resorts and I'm afraid the value ones will be overrun and noisy. Am I picking the right moderate resort? We don't have children yet and the POR descriptions make it sound a little quieter than the other moderates. Am I reading that wrong? We're planning to book this week through AAA unless you all tell me that we are utterly mad to think of going that week. Any advice is much appreciated.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I have been there numerous times during that time span and I never found it to be overly crowded. There were a lot of people there but it wasn't bad at all. I enjoy the parks more when there are a lot of people (not too many) because it makes them come alive and feel vibrant. When the parks are almost empty I get the same feeling I get when I walk into a store that is going out of business.
Originally Posted By Labuda It'll likely be a busy time, but nothing unmanageable. As for POR, it's quiet enough, yeah. But, me myself, and I would choose the smaller-sized Port Orleans French Quarter any day of the week.
Originally Posted By ladydisdain I've been reading a lot of people saying that, but the reviews I find seem to stay that POR is better than POFQ. Which is best for a (as-yet) childless couple who enjoy children very much but would prefer a quieter hotel experience if at all possible?
Originally Posted By Labuda POFQ, *especially* if you want to be able to walk around in your room without getting your feet dirty.
Originally Posted By Labuda When I stayed at POR last May, beamer, my feet got FILTHY from walking around barefoot in my room.
