help with a resort

layla14 · 09-19-2005

We are plannign a trip for the beginning of December. My husband is a recent amputee, who uses crutches and a chair to get around. He MIGHT have a prosthetic by the time we go. But he would probably still be getting use to it by the time we go.

Sooo.... I'm trying to figure out where to stay. We would like to go deluxe but that isn't an option (although we might do a few days, but definately not the whole week - unless anyone knows how to get that at moderate prices HEHE). Value rooms are too small for us as we are also traveling with our DD (almost 3). We need help picking a moderate. We had originally thought CSR. But everyone says it's too big. But now people are saying they are all too pick! HELP!!! Which resort is the best for someone with this kind of disability

Maura

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-19-2005

Port Orleans French Quarter is pretty small compared to the rest of the mods. Everything seems to be pretty close together. Make sure when you book your room you tell the CM to note in your reservation that you need a room close to the food court and bus stop. You may also want to ask for a first floor room to make it easier on your husband.

nj2wdw2004 · 09-19-2005

I agree with DisneyTeacher - POFQ would be a great choice. We stayed there last year and loved it. It only has one bus stop (right off the main lobby) and it is the first stop for the PO resorts so you won't have a problem with seating (we never did...). That being said, we were not dealing with crutches or a chair. But the resort is small and intimate and my girls (11 & 6) loved the pool

We are heading to CSR - which I love - but it is huge. Save that resort for next time - when DH is getting around better!

**mickey** · 09-19-2005

I would agree, POFQ sounds like the best fit. You will also need to mention you need a ground floor room, there are no elevators that I remember.

You may also want to consider the Wilderness Lodge, if possible. Kind of priced half way between a moderate and a deluxe.

layla14 · 09-19-2005

Thanks guys! We went to POFQ in 98 and stayed there for our honeymoon. We did really enjoy it. It's just that we had been thinking we wanted to try something new.

Maura

**Dana** · 09-19-2005

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Originally Posted by layla14

Thanks guys! We went to POFQ in 98 and stayed there for our honeymoon. We did really enjoy it. It's just that we had been thinking we wanted to try something new.

Maura

How about AKL?

layla14 · 09-19-2005

I would love AKL! But we have family traveling with us for part of the trip. And they don't want to do deluxe. That is why we are looking at the moderates.

Personnally I think we are going to split between AKL and a moderate.

Maura

tinkerbell · 09-19-2005

My DH is in an electric w/c and a walker (for short distances) we had no problems having enough room at Pop Century for the w/c and our two teenage granddaughters.
Also if your husband is using an electric chair or EVC there are so many places in the parks you can charge them :) at any of the First Aide centers. My husband has charged his while we were eating at The CP

Tinkerbelle67 · 09-20-2005

Just to let you know there are elevators in POFQ, we had people in our group who needed them. We were also in bldg. 4 very close to busses and the food court.
I understand you wanting to try another resort, there are so many to choose from. The other moderates have quite large grounds and the problem with the values is that the rooms are smaller and space may be an issue for you guys being you will have some medical equipment.
Good Luck.

Princessbaby · 09-20-2005

POFQ sounds like a good fit for your trip! Have fun!

joseph3947 · 09-20-2005

[quote=mickey]I would agree, POFQ sounds like the best fit. You will also need to mention you need a ground floor room, there are no elevators that I remember.

Mickey, we were just there in May for the first time at POFQ, and I scouted it out and yes there are elevators. Maybe not for every building but for some. Joe

robinmouse · 09-20-2005

POFQ does have elevators, but I would ask for a ground floor room anyway!

layla14 · 09-20-2005

Hmm... well it looks like we might not have a choice about POFQ. I just went to look online to get some rates and it was coming up with no rooms available.

Maura

PrincessJill · 09-20-2005

For some reason all the times I've gotten that message online, I called them and they always had something available. Maybe you could call, just in case?

**Dana** · 09-20-2005

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Originally Posted by PrincessJill

For some reason all the times I've gotten that message online, I called them and they always had something available. Maybe you could call, just in case?

Excellent advice. Do call and try to get the room. You next best bet would be POR and request a room close to the main building and don't hesitate to tell them why. Hope it works out for you.

09-19-2005	#1 (permalink)
layla14 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 66	help with a resort We are plannign a trip for the beginning of December. My husband is a recent amputee, who uses crutches and a chair to get around. He MIGHT have a prosthetic by the time we go. But he would probably still be getting use to it by the time we go. Sooo.... I'm trying to figure out where to stay. We would like to go deluxe but that isn't an option (although we might do a few days, but definately not the whole week - unless anyone knows how to get that at moderate prices HEHE). Value rooms are too small for us as we are also traveling with our DD (almost 3). We need help picking a moderate. We had originally thought CSR. But everyone says it's too big. But now people are saying they are all too pick! HELP!!! Which resort is the best for someone with this kind of disability Maura

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,277	Re: help with a resort Port Orleans French Quarter is pretty small compared to the rest of the mods. Everything seems to be pretty close together. Make sure when you book your room you tell the CM to note in your reservation that you need a room close to the food court and bus stop. You may also want to ask for a first floor room to make it easier on your husband. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 256 days 9 hours 33 minutes

09-19-2005	#3 (permalink)
nj2wdw2004 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33	Re: help with a resort I agree with DisneyTeacher - POFQ would be a great choice. We stayed there last year and loved it. It only has one bus stop (right off the main lobby) and it is the first stop for the PO resorts so you won't have a problem with seating (we never did...). That being said, we were not dealing with crutches or a chair. But the resort is small and intimate and my girls (11 & 6) loved the pool We are heading to CSR - which I love - but it is huge. Save that resort for next time - when DH is getting around better! __________________ Denise **************************************** 1977 - off site 1981 - Fort Wilderness 1983 - Contemporary 1988 - Honeymoon - Disney Village Resort 1991 - Disney Village Resort 1999 - Coronado Springs 2004 - Port Orleans FQ 2005 - Coronado Springs 2006 - All Star Movies

09-19-2005	#4 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: help with a resort I would agree, POFQ sounds like the best fit. You will also need to mention you need a ground floor room, there are no elevators that I remember. You may also want to consider the Wilderness Lodge, if possible. Kind of priced half way between a moderate and a deluxe. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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layla14 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 66	Re: help with a resort Thanks guys! We went to POFQ in 98 and stayed there for our honeymoon. We did really enjoy it. It's just that we had been thinking we wanted to try something new. Maura

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09-19-2005	#7 (permalink)
layla14 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 66	Re: help with a resort I would love AKL! But we have family traveling with us for part of the trip. And they don't want to do deluxe. That is why we are looking at the moderates. Personnally I think we are going to split between AKL and a moderate. Maura

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Re: help with a resort My DH is in an electric w/c and a walker (for short distances) we had no problems having enough room at Pop Century for the w/c and our two teenage granddaughters. Also if your husband is using an electric chair or EVC there are so many places in the parks you can charge them :) at any of the First Aide centers. My husband has charged his while we were eating at The CP __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

09-20-2005	#9 (permalink)
Tinkerbelle67 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,061	Re: help with a resort Just to let you know there are elevators in POFQ, we had people in our group who needed them. We were also in bldg. 4 very close to busses and the food court. I understand you wanting to try another resort, there are so many to choose from. The other moderates have quite large grounds and the problem with the values is that the rooms are smaller and space may be an issue for you guys being you will have some medical equipment. Good Luck.

09-20-2005	#10 (permalink)
Princessbaby Always a Princess Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,702	Re: help with a resort POFQ sounds like a good fit for your trip! Have fun! __________________ Can't wait to get back to WDW Next trip: Dec 2010 ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´(¸.•`Princessbaby´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Christmas in Disney! 404 days 6 hours 25 minutes

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,340	Re: help with a resort [quote=mickey]I would agree, POFQ sounds like the best fit. You will also need to mention you need a ground floor room, there are no elevators that I remember. Mickey, we were just there in May for the first time at POFQ, and I scouted it out and yes there are elevators. Maybe not for every building but for some. Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

09-20-2005	#12 (permalink)
robinmouse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 319	Re: help with a resort POFQ does have elevators, but I would ask for a ground floor room anyway! __________________ --Robin-- Wilderness Lodge in June 2007!

09-20-2005	#13 (permalink)
layla14 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 66	Re: help with a resort Hmm... well it looks like we might not have a choice about POFQ. I just went to look online to get some rates and it was coming up with no rooms available. Maura

09-20-2005	#14 (permalink)
PrincessJill Curiouser and curiouser.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,380	Re: help with a resort For some reason all the times I've gotten that message online, I called them and they always had something available. Maybe you could call, just in case? __________________ Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful! Avatar: MNSSHP 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Food and Wine Festival yummm :)

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