Which One?

**mickey** · 11-05-2002

The moderate resorts at WDW are the middle ground of the resorts available to guests. Not as expensive as the deluxe resorts, yet feature some of the same amenities. So, which one do you prefer?

smallworld · 11-10-2002

I have stayed at Port Orleans, DXL (now PO) and Coronado Springs. My preference when I call for ressies is always PO (the original french or New Orleans) Unfortunately, it must be the most popular because the last 4 times I have gone, PO was not available on our vacation dates.

We like PO because it is small. The distance from your room to the food court, lobby, bus stop etc. is shorter than any of the others. Everything is right there. With both the PO now, you have the added bonus of the "water taxi" ride to the Downtown area.

Coronado Springs is a pretty resort, but like the Carribean Beach it is very large and spread out. Also, CS was built as a convention hotel, and many amenities there pertain to the business populus. One of my "beefs" of CS is the food court, although the food is excellent, at this food court, you are charged a 10% fee for everything you purchase there. Supposidly, this fee is like an automatic gratuity for service. But------this is charge any time you enter. If you go in to purchase a cup of coffee to go, (self service) you still are charged that 10% gratuity. If you go in to get sandwhiches to go, you walk around and choose what you want, put it in the bag and pay on the way out. Again that 10% fee is automatic. I just feel that this is unfair. I am more than willing to tip for service; in fact i usually am a big tipper, but for "no service" ----uh uh.

My vote is for PO french quarter. :) Smallworld

trishb · 11-10-2002

Hands Down....Port Orleans Riverside

This resort is so comfortable, so lovely, and offers more privacy than any of the resorts I have visited. The bus service is efficient, and the boat to Downtown Disney is a true highlight.

MJD · 08-04-2005

I love CBR the best. I sometimes don't understand why people like POR more. The rooms are much smaller than CBR. It could be that CBR was our first WDW resort. I think that makes a big difference. If it wasn't for DVC, I would always stay at CBR.

MJD

Willbegone · 08-04-2005

We LOVE CBR!!!! We've also stayed at POR and definetly prefer CBR hands down. This will be our second stay there in Oct. and I can't wait!

MJD · 08-04-2005

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Originally Posted by Willbegone

We LOVE CBR!!!! We've also stayed at POR and definetly prefer CBR hands down. This will be our second stay there in Oct. and I can't wait!

We try to get in Aruba building 52-54. Its right near the bridge but far enough away to be quiet. Jamica is another good building.

MJD

**Dana** · 08-04-2005

I picked the POFQ. That's the moderate I picked for my trip too and it's for the same reasons. Smallish. I like to let my DD go to the arcade by herself if she wants to and when I am at a huge resort this is not an option. The smaller and closer things are together the better are my thoughts. Next trip she will be a bit older and I can start going to bigger ones I think.

PrincessJill · 08-04-2005

I love both POR and CSR, but I had to go with CSR for the pool. :)

bali · 08-04-2005

I've always been a big CSR fan. It's one of my very favorite resorts in all of WDW!! Nothing beats the hammocks for relaxation, and they have the best margaritas in all of WDW. The biggest hot tub, one of the best pools, boating, gorgeous walking paths, it's all there!

Willbegone · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by MJD

We try to get in Aruba building 52-54. Its right near the bridge but far enough away to be quiet. Jamica is another good building.

MJD

We had Jamaicca last time and have requested Aruba or Jamaicca for this go around. That is the absolute perfect locations!

BuzzLightyear · 08-05-2005

POR has been the one for us.

Matter of fact we have "almost" stayed there the past 4 years, but have been able to swing a deluxe with some deals and luck.

PiratesFan · 08-05-2005

We love the Poly, but have also loved staying in the POR in Aligator Bayou twice. It is very true that the grounds offer a lot of privacy and people are spread out so the noise levels are low, a welcomed relief for the park crowds. I would stay there again without hesitation even though there may be some other moderate resorts that are good. I personally wouldn't take the chance. Been there, done that, going back.

PiratesFan

MJD · 09-21-2007

Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs is a close second

dac921 · 09-21-2007

I say CB - we have stayed at CB and POR and if I had to chose again, it would be CB.

View Poll Results: Which One?
Caribbean Beach	19	29.69%
Coronado Springs	7	10.94%
Port Orleans French Quarter	12	18.75%
Port Orleans Riverside	21	32.81%
None of the above...	5	7.81%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2002	#1 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Which One? The moderate resorts at WDW are the middle ground of the resorts available to guests. Not as expensive as the deluxe resorts, yet feature some of the same amenities. So, which one do you prefer? __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

11-10-2002	#3 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Hands Down....Port Orleans Riverside This resort is so comfortable, so lovely, and offers more privacy than any of the resorts I have visited. The bus service is efficient, and the boat to Downtown Disney is a true highlight. __________________ Trish

08-04-2005	#4 (permalink)
MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,729	Re: Which One? I love CBR the best. I sometimes don't understand why people like POR more. The rooms are much smaller than CBR. It could be that CBR was our first WDW resort. I think that makes a big difference. If it wasn't for DVC, I would always stay at CBR. MJD __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Sartoga Springs Villas www.carjon.com My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW for the Holidays!!!!!! 74 days 5 hours 3 minutes

08-04-2005	#5 (permalink)
Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,544	Re: Which One? We LOVE CBR!!!! We've also stayed at POR and definetly prefer CBR hands down. This will be our second stay there in Oct. and I can't wait! __________________ Feb. 2002: CBR Mar. 2003: POR Oct. 2005: CBR Mar. 2006: POFQ May 2007: POFQ Nov. 2008: SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving week with Mickey! 39 days 15 hours 3 minutes

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11-10-2002	#2 (permalink)
smallworld Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Va. Wash DC metro area Posts: 192	I have stayed at Port Orleans, DXL (now PO) and Coronado Springs. My preference when I call for ressies is always PO (the original french or New Orleans) Unfortunately, it must be the most popular because the last 4 times I have gone, PO was not available on our vacation dates. We like PO because it is small. The distance from your room to the food court, lobby, bus stop etc. is shorter than any of the others. Everything is right there. With both the PO now, you have the added bonus of the "water taxi" ride to the Downtown area. Coronado Springs is a pretty resort, but like the Carribean Beach it is very large and spread out. Also, CS was built as a convention hotel, and many amenities there pertain to the business populus. One of my "beefs" of CS is the food court, although the food is excellent, at this food court, you are charged a 10% fee for everything you purchase there. Supposidly, this fee is like an automatic gratuity for service. But------this is charge any time you enter. If you go in to purchase a cup of coffee to go, (self service) you still are charged that 10% gratuity. If you go in to get sandwhiches to go, you walk around and choose what you want, put it in the bag and pay on the way out. Again that 10% fee is automatic. I just feel that this is unfair. I am more than willing to tip for service; in fact i usually am a big tipper, but for "no service" ----uh uh. My vote is for PO french quarter. :) Smallworld

08-04-2005	#7 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,484	Re: Which One? I picked the POFQ. That's the moderate I picked for my trip too and it's for the same reasons. Smallish. I like to let my DD go to the arcade by herself if she wants to and when I am at a huge resort this is not an option. The smaller and closer things are together the better are my thoughts. Next trip she will be a bit older and I can start going to bigger ones I think. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ 09 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 312 days 1 hours 3 minutes

08-04-2005	#8 (permalink)
PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: Which One? I love both POR and CSR, but I had to go with CSR for the pool. :) __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo'S WDW Trips :) *~~ 2003 Oct ~ MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April ~ Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct ~ MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov ~ Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March ~ Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May ~ my bday! (ASMusic) ~~*

08-04-2005	#9 (permalink)
bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Which One? I've always been a big CSR fan. It's one of my very favorite resorts in all of WDW!! Nothing beats the hammocks for relaxation, and they have the best margaritas in all of WDW. The biggest hot tub, one of the best pools, boating, gorgeous walking paths, it's all there! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

08-05-2005	#11 (permalink)
BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,908	Re: Which One? POR has been the one for us. Matter of fact we have "almost" stayed there the past 4 years, but have been able to swing a deluxe with some deals and luck. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

08-05-2005	#12 (permalink)
PiratesFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 353	Re: Which One? We love the Poly, but have also loved staying in the POR in Aligator Bayou twice. It is very true that the grounds offer a lot of privacy and people are spread out so the noise levels are low, a welcomed relief for the park crowds. I would stay there again without hesitation even though there may be some other moderate resorts that are good. I personally wouldn't take the chance. Been there, done that, going back. PiratesFan __________________ Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirates life for me!

09-21-2007	#13 (permalink)
MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,729	Re: Which One? Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs is a close second __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Sartoga Springs Villas www.carjon.com My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW for the Holidays!!!!!! 74 days 5 hours 3 minutes

09-21-2007	#14 (permalink)
dac921 MissSMIG's Mom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere between PA and WDW Posts: 3,742	Re: Which One? I say CB - we have stayed at CB and POR and if I had to chose again, it would be CB. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: * Princess Tesse * Rosebud * Val & Princess Alyssia * TinFan * KarlieBug * Bransworth * LISALOVESMICKEY * Angell1975 * Timkelmom * Rowdy * KingOMiami * **Coronado Springs w/my Parents- 9/19-9/27/08 Hilton WDW - April 2007 w/Miss SMIG!!! * Hilton WDW - October 2006 * POR - September 2006 * CB - November 1996 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki)**

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