Originally Posted By Autopia Deb LOL Labuda! I'll make sure to wear flip flops in the room and shower. I'm thinking of renting a car so the bus may not be an issue.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Can someone explain to me, since Port Orleans is smaller than Dixie Landings, then homecome they changed the name to PO? Never understood that.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I agree with Iggy ... and I've never gotten athlete's foot at ANY hotel ANYWHERE ... but I did step on glass at Dixie Landings ... and I have consistent upkeep issues there over the years. Not to mention, they have one jacuzzi that fits about six people for a resort with close to 2,000 rooms. FQ -- or the REAL Port Orleans as I know it -- is one of the best resorts at WDW. For price, it is the best. The theming is wonderful. The pool is relaxing (and they have a jacuzzi that's twice as big as Riverside's despite having half the rooms). The food court is OK ... nothing special. They have a wonderful jazz bar in the lobby. But just the size of the resort makes it feel a lot more intimate ... it's a quick walk anywhere there. As for bus transport, except on routes shared with Dixie Landings, you simply have one stop at the front and you're off ... a whole lot more convenient than the other mods. As a matter of fact, PO is the only resort that isn't deluxe that I'd put in my WDW top 10 ... and it's very close to being in my top 5. And we all know how much I HATE, HATE, HATE WDW!!! ;-)
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Oh, and as for the sit-down restaurant at POR, I'm not impressed. Given I only had breakfast there, but that breakfast was mediocre.>> IGGY! You rave about Liberty Tree's green beans of love...you've obviously never Boatwright's french toast of fabulosity! I'd sell my first born for a plate of that stuff!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Looks aren't everything, but here are a couple of slide shows that give you a good idea of what the resorts are like. Deb Will's website, allearsnet.com, is a wonderful source of information. French Quarter <a href="http://allearsnet.com/acc/pofqss.htm" target="_blank">http://allearsnet.com/acc/pofq ss.htm</a> Riverside <a href="http://allearsnet.com/acc/porss.htm" target="_blank">http://allearsnet.com/acc/pors s.htm</a>
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<Boatwright's french toast of fabulosity! I'd sell my first born for a plate of that stuff!>> They have the same banana stuffed french toast over at the Poly.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I would recommend POFQ to familys with toddlers and small children. My sister and her family stayed at POR and their young son preferred the pool at FQ. My neices prefered the pool at POR. The pool at POR is like Disney took River Country and sunk it at that resort. It one of the best resort pools on property. Everyone in my sister's family preferred the accomidations at Alligator Bayou. Oh and Deb, you don't have to pick a room till you check in, its all the same resort. Just in case you change your mind. I know spend a couple nights in each section and see what you think. I really want to hear what YOUR opinion is when you get back.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom In fact if I had small children in my party I would stay at POFQ. The buildings and paths in Alligator Bayou can be very confusing during the day for adults let alone children. In the evening they are VERY confusing. Don't worry about the buses. Port Orleans has very good bus service to/from your destinations. Much, much better than the value resorts or other more spread out Moderates like CS or CBR which have more bus stops and larger campuses.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I wouldn't rent a car unless you are planning on shopping or going to attractions off Disney property.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo In fact we found the bus service to be better at POR than Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Tom, the boys are 11 and will have cell phones. I think so long as they're together getting lost would be an adventure for them, lol. It's good to know I won't need a rental if we do stay at Port Orleans. Last time I stayed at an All Star and although we had a great time, the transportation got frustrating at times. Thanks for all your input! I will definately post a Port Orleans TR and review if we can get our timing together and go.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 we are going to be tring PO FQ next summer and I'm looking forward to it. I like things to be small. But I've also seen the pics of RS and thought they were nice. After reading all the inputs it all sounds good to me.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Well, I've cruised through the pix and as loveley as FQ is, I think Riverside fits our family's "style" a little better. I can hear Kyle now "Mom this place is nice, but the clowns a FREAKING me out!".
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I can hear Kyle now "Mom this place is nice, but the clowns a FREAKING me out!">> Kyle is a smart lad... you've got a winner there!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Well the timing just didn't work out for a Port Orleans stay this Fall. I was only going to be able to aford it because of the free dining plan. My friend is an assistant coach at our local High School and free dining is smack dab in the middle of their busy time. I have a Kissimmee condo-share that's available the week after Thanksgiving so instead of renting it out or letting it sit empty, we've decided to use it. I prefer to stay on property, but what can you do. I am, however, attempting to sell the condo over the summer. If that happens all bets are back on and I may even try to swing a few days at a deluxe like WL or AK. Either way, I hope to have a trip report up for your holiday reading. Thanks for all your input!
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack davewasbaloo - I posted the same thing in another thread about enjoying POR more than AKL. Not to say that AKL isn't amazing, but POR was relaxing - fun - well themed - lush - the pool is a great place to hang out (we spent half of a day at the pool - and I have to say I enjoyed the awter slide myself!) It's so quiet in Alligator Bayou you don't even feel like you're in a hotel. I felt a bit stressed at AKL: Gotta get up! Animals might be out! Gotta go check the window Giraffe may be going by! Maybe we should leave Magic Kingdom now to see if the Zebras are eating dinner! Waking up in the morning and maybe NOT seeing animals - she would stay here longer and THEN go to EPCOT? Maybe the animals were already out and it's too hot already. I felt sometimes like I was on the animal's schedule instead of slowing down and enjoying vacation time. Of course when the animals were there - WOW! Boma has incredible food and the pool at AKL is awesome.
