Originally Posted By sugarplum I know this question has probably come up ALOT, so I appreciate your patience with me. We are going to WDW 1st week of January, and planned on staying at the Contemporary. However, some financial strains have put us in the position that we need to cut back costs on this vacation drastically. So I'd like to get opinions about the moderate resorts. Would like convenience for getting around to the parks, nice pool area for the kids (ages 9 and 11), and as many amenities as possible for the price. So I'm putting it out there to you experts.... I've only been there twice so my experience is limited. Thanks so much in advance!
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF you cannot go wrong with Port Orleans Riverside...we were just there in December...
Originally Posted By Labuda Port Orleans French Quarter all the way! Smallest mod, shares a sit-down restaurant with POR, is much cleaner than POR (where my feet got filthy and I contracted athlete's foot walking barefoot in the room during my stay), has a lovely boat ride to Downtown Disney, and is pretty much centrally located on property. The pool area is fabulous, too.
Originally Posted By Labuda Note - I've stayed at all of the mods. In order of favorite to least, here's my itake on them: POFQ Coronado Springs Caribbean Beach POR CBR & CS are both great, big resorts - I just prefer the theming and dining at CS, so that's why I list it first. As for POR, I'll likely never stay there again.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose <<where my feet got filthy and I contracted athlete's foot walking barefoot in the room during my stay>> i was totally scared when i stayed here first week of June, all i could think about was Labuda telling us how dirty it was. LOL!!! i had stayed here a few years back without trouble, but have recently switched to AKL for our last few trips. We traveled with friends this time, and they chose POR for the boat to DTD, Thankfully, our room was clean--i mean really clean, which was a pleasent suprise, i was expecting worse. my feet didn't even get dirty Anyway to answer your question POR remains my favorite moderate. AKL is my favorite deluxe, I mention it because you may be able to get a standard room here for less then the contemporary. Even though they are both considered deluxe. AKL starts at 215.00 Contemporary starts at 259.00 for value season. check out the pics at allears.net, and you can get reviews on tripadvisor.com
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I like CBR I like that it was very large and quiet. that is why some people don't like it. I would like to try and one of the Port Orleans. Good luck on which ever resort you choose.
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack I love the Alligator Bayou section of POR. The trees, the river, the pool, the fishin' hole, the marina - quiet, relaxing, laid back. Maybe it's because it was the first place that I stayed that was ON property, but it feels comfy there. POFQ left me feeling cold when we scoped it out for a couple of hours on one of our visits. We boated over from POR and walked the entire property, went in the lobby, the food area, the bar, the store, checked out the pool. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just seemed like "some hotel in Florida" instead of giving me the feeling I get when walking about the other WDW properties. Food options were limited too. Can't advise on CBR or CSR until mid-October. We'll be staying at CBR and plan on doing a scouting trip on CSR.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Another vote for POR. We stayed first two weeks of June at POR. Like Aurorarose, Labuda's comments scared me. But we had already booked. So I was extra mindful. But our room was very clean. Even checked the drawers where kids always leave trash. The first night I asked for extra towels(since we had 5 in our room) and they put extras everyday without us having to ask. I loved the beautiful grounds and my kids, 15, 13,and 11 loved the pools.
Originally Posted By dabekr I vote for POR too! We've stayed there three times now (originally attracted because there were five of us) and love it! No dirty floors in sight! Last April we stayed at CSR because we couldn't get in to POR; we did enjoy CSR too but I love the theming at POR and the boat to DD so we'll likely go back there next time. (tentatively scheduled for October 2009
Originally Posted By sugarplum Thanks to you all for your opinions... I'm still trying to decide, but it all helps greatly. Does anyone know when pricing and reservations for 2008 will be available? I just tried online and it won't let me make them just yet.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl You can call now at 1-407-wdisney and make your reservations. They will adjust your reservation when the 2008 rates come out (late July/early August)
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^Thanks, was wondering why I haven't heard from AAA yet, thought they said early July. I'm anxious.
