Where to stay - you decide for us!

phayes93 · 06-13-2004

Well, we decided to delay our next trip to WDW from this August to next May because of conflicts with DD's college soccer schedule. That's OK though, because we have even more time to make plans and save dough-re-mi. Anyways - I'm posing a question: We've never stayed at PO Riverside and we're seriously considering it for our trip (third week of May). We've been there several times to eat and "look around." We think staying in the antebellum mansions section looks like the way we'll go. However, my brother in law stayed at CS a couple years ago and recommended CS instead. My wife always listens to her baby brother and now thinks CS might be the place to stay.
SO --- we have decided to take a poll of fellow DCers. We'll stay where you decide we should stay. (Probably!)

Thanks - vote early! We'll be making our ressies fairly soon.

Disnatic · 06-13-2004

Coronado has better theming yet Riverside is less crowded. I chose CSR.

**llama** · 06-13-2004

We've stayed at both and I would choose PO Riverside. Much more kid friendly. Coronado Springs caters to conventions. It's extremely spread out, and if you are put in the Ranchos section it is a hike to everything. I'm not a great fan of "southwest" decor - but that's just a personal choice. The one thing we absolutely hated at CS was the food court. I'm a generous as the next person, but I kind of resent having to tip in a food court. PO Riverside has gorgeous grounds, an excellent food court, caters to families and overall just has a more friendly, laid-back feel.

KarenT · 06-13-2004

We have stayed at both CS (once) PO( twice). I prefer PO. Very laid back, nice food court and pool. I would stay at PO again. In fact of the moderate hotels, I think it is the best.
I do not know if I would stay at CS again. It was too spread out. A lot of walking after a long day in the parks. But it does have an awesome pool.
My vote PO !!

Good luck
Karen

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-13-2004

I have to say I like the theme of POR much better than CS. I love the look of the mansion section, we had planned to stay there last summer but decided to upgrade to WL when a great deal came out. I still want to try it, it just looks so beautiful.

**lawwin** · 06-13-2004

I voted POR. We stayed there in Oct. '03, and loved it. We stayed in the Alligator Bayou section (Building 14) and were right by the delicious food court, bus stop, and close to the incredibly themed pool (Ole Man River is Awesome). My DD loved the entire resort. Even though we are DVC members now, we intend to stay there again because we just loved the laid back feel, quiet restful appeal, and excellent staff. I would take another trip to POR again in a minute. It was an excellent place to relax and unwind after an eventful day at the park.

tinkerbell · 06-13-2004

of the two I would chose POR .. we stayed there back when it was Dixielandings and we are staying there this august *grin*. but dont go by my vote .. I feel about CRS as I do WL .. just no interest at all in staying there.

**Dana** · 06-13-2004

I went with PO Riverside.

skwak · 06-13-2004

POR hands down. It has a sort of calm, cozy feeling that I didn't find at CS.

BuzzLightyear · 06-14-2004

I went with PO. We have been wanting to stay there ourselves someday.

disneymom · 06-14-2004

I voted for POR. We stayed there last September and loved it. Ask for building 14 and you will be close to everything. Make sure to save some time to go to the piano bar. We had a great time there!

DarthTortoise · 06-14-2004

I, too, voted for POR. I think it is a more family friendly resort, plus you can use water transportation to get to Downtown Disney, if you wanted a change from busses.

lisalovesmickey · 06-14-2004

I too voted POR. It is sooo much nicer and I too enjoyed the boat to DTD. I do have to say that I have never stayed at CS but the convention goers scare me and I like a smaller resort area.

Lisa

dznyfan64 · 06-14-2004

I would stay POR because I love the theming but also due to the food court at CS. The food court is not disney owned and in my opinion reflects this. There is a gratuity automatically charged on your food. We stayed there in Nov 2003 and did our best not to eat in the food court. We did eat at the sit down restaurant and it's yummy!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-14-2004

It looks like you will be staying at POR--I think we made a great choice!

View Poll Results: Where to stay: Port Orleans Riverside or Coronado Springs?
Port Orleans Riverside	32	74.42%
Coronado Springs	11	25.58%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

06-13-2004	#1 (permalink)
phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Where to stay - you decide for us! Well, we decided to delay our next trip to WDW from this August to next May because of conflicts with DD's college soccer schedule. That's OK though, because we have even more time to make plans and save dough-re-mi. Anyways - I'm posing a question: We've never stayed at PO Riverside and we're seriously considering it for our trip (third week of May). We've been there several times to eat and "look around." We think staying in the antebellum mansions section looks like the way we'll go. However, my brother in law stayed at CS a couple years ago and recommended CS instead. My wife always listens to her baby brother and now thinks CS might be the place to stay. SO --- we have decided to take a poll of fellow DCers. We'll stay where you decide we should stay. (Probably!) Thanks - vote early! We'll be making our ressies fairly soon. __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 COMING: DECEMBER, '07: Pop Century!

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Disnatic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 408	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! Coronado has better theming yet Riverside is less crowded. I chose CSR. __________________ Disnatic

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llama I Exceed Expectations Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,506	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! We've stayed at both and I would choose PO Riverside. Much more kid friendly. Coronado Springs caters to conventions. It's extremely spread out, and if you are put in the Ranchos section it is a hike to everything. I'm not a great fan of "southwest" decor - but that's just a personal choice. The one thing we absolutely hated at CS was the food court. I'm a generous as the next person, but I kind of resent having to tip in a food court. PO Riverside has gorgeous grounds, an excellent food court, caters to families and overall just has a more friendly, laid-back feel.

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,005	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! We have stayed at both CS (once) PO( twice). I prefer PO. Very laid back, nice food court and pool. I would stay at PO again. In fact of the moderate hotels, I think it is the best. I do not know if I would stay at CS again. It was too spread out. A lot of walking after a long day in the parks. But it does have an awesome pool. My vote PO !! Good luck Karen

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,892	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I have to say I like the theme of POR much better than CS. I love the look of the mansion section, we had planned to stay there last summer but decided to upgrade to WL when a great deal came out. I still want to try it, it just looks so beautiful. __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 268 days 14 hours 27 minutes

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,338	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I voted POR. We stayed there in Oct. '03, and loved it. We stayed in the Alligator Bayou section (Building 14) and were right by the delicious food court, bus stop, and close to the incredibly themed pool (Ole Man River is Awesome). My DD loved the entire resort. Even though we are DVC members now, we intend to stay there again because we just loved the laid back feel, quiet restful appeal, and excellent staff. I would take another trip to POR again in a minute. It was an excellent place to relax and unwind after an eventful day at the park. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,599	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! of the two I would chose POR .. we stayed there back when it was Dixielandings and we are staying there this august grin. but dont go by my vote .. I feel about CRS as I do WL .. just no interest at all in staying there. __________________ 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 I need money for a trip to WDW!! I mooch do you?http://www.imooch.com/mooch/letter-to-my-granddaughters

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,225	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I went with PO Riverside. __________________ 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 349 days 14 hours 27 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,285	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! POR hands down. It has a sort of calm, cozy feeling that I didn't find at CS. __________________ 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,908	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I went with PO. We have been wanting to stay there ourselves someday. __________________ 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...........

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disneymom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 406	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I voted for POR. We stayed there last September and loved it. Ask for building 14 and you will be close to everything. Make sure to save some time to go to the piano bar. We had a great time there! __________________ Dec. 1999 First trip ever to DL - offsite Mar. 2001 WDW - offsite (never again) Dec. 2002 WDW - AKL Sept. 2003 WDW - POR Mar. 2004 DL - DLH Feb. 2005 WDW - WL Dec. 2005 WDW/Cruise - POR/Disney Wonder 4 night! Nov. 2006 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival Cruise Dec 2007 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival New Years Eve Cruise Oct 2008 WDW - POR Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My surprise Halloween Disney Trip! 53 days 19 hours 47 minutes

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DarthTortoise Master of the Universe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Azkaban Posts: 1,319	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I, too, voted for POR. I think it is a more family friendly resort, plus you can use water transportation to get to Downtown Disney, if you wanted a change from busses. __________________ "A bottle of red, a bottle of white Whatever kind of mood you're in tonight I'll meet you anytime you want In our Italian Restaurant."

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,548	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I too voted POR. It is sooo much nicer and I too enjoyed the boat to DTD. I do have to say that I have never stayed at CS but the convention goers scare me and I like a smaller resort area. Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter Soon... September 2008 - Wilderness Lodge Possible May 2009 POFQ or POR!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Tys First Trip!!!! 9 days 23 hours 27 minutes

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dznyfan64 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 26	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! I would stay POR because I love the theming but also due to the food court at CS. The food court is not disney owned and in my opinion reflects this. There is a gratuity automatically charged on your food. We stayed there in Nov 2003 and did our best not to eat in the food court. We did eat at the sit down restaurant and it's yummy!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,892	Re: Where to stay - you decide for us! It looks like you will be staying at POR--I think we made a great choice! __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 268 days 14 hours 27 minutes