Pc To Por Switch?

phayes93 · 02-15-2005

OK, here's the dealio -- We have our May ressies for six nites at PC, switching to the last four nites at Poly. This weekend, my DD and DS were talking to each other (I eavesdropped) about how much they have wanted to stay at POR (we have "visited" there and eaten at Boatwright's a couple time, but never stayed at the resort). I contacted Mousketrips and found out that possibly (with some anticiapated discounts) we could switch from PC to POR for about the same price that we're currently paying (pre-discount) for our PC stay (get all that?) At worst, I'm guessing it would probably be about a $30 a nite increase. I just got a surprise bonus at work that will more than pay for the increase, as well as for much of our meals on the trip, so I was thinking of switching to POR as a surprise for the family (you know me - always wanting to make a production).

Any ideers from my DC family?

Thanks!

jk8 · 02-15-2005

Well, this is not what you asked but what about keeping PC and switching the Poly nights to POR. I'm not a delux person so that might be blasphemous to even sugguest such a thing.

I have only stayed a PC and we loved it. How old are your kids?

In answer to your original question I think a surprise might be nice. I would actually love to stay at POR my next trip over any other choice at this point.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

**Dana** · 02-15-2005

What a nice surpirse for your family. The switching is a snap between the resorts so no worries there. Don't count on your luggage before 3pm when checkng into the polynesian however. You will have to let me know what you think of POR. I can't wait to hear how the surpise goes over too.

lisalovesmickey · 02-15-2005

DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poly and POR sounds like a wonderful trip PLUS they will be soooo surprised.

Lisa

**llama** · 02-15-2005

I would absolutely do it. POR is a great resort.

slist · 02-15-2005

Sounds Great I love POR.....

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-15-2005

I say switch--POR looks so wonderful. If you can afford it go for it!!

disneyguy · 02-15-2005

Go for the change!!! I LOVE the idea of surprising your kids, and they will have no idea. It will be such a suprise when you pull up to the POR gates, instead of the PC gates. Go for it!!!!

PrincessJill · 02-15-2005

I say do it! See what kind of deal you can get.. we switched from PC to POR and it actually didn't cost us anything more. I hope this works out for you - think how suprised and excited your kids will be when they see where they're staying!! :)

phayes93 · 02-16-2005

Thanks! I think I'll probably make the switch! (As to the DCer who suggested switching Poly to POR -- hmm, let's see...how do I put this? NO WAY. We have dreamed of staying at the Poly for at least 20 years! But thanks for the suggestion, anyway.

)

Thanks, gang!

KarenT · 02-16-2005

POR has a really neat pool. I would make the switch!

phayes93 · 02-17-2005

I'm gonna do it! I love doing the surprising. Now, I have to come up with a plan. Right now, I'm thinking about dropping off DD and her college roomie (she'll be with us 1st day) at DTD or somewhere, while I go look for a local US Bank branch (diversion). But really, I'll go check in at POR. Later, I'll meet up with them at DTD and suggest we go check out PC. We'll take a "wrong turn" and be driving in the direction of POR. I'll say, "Let's check it out." But I'll drive in, pull up to our room and suggest walking around. (This is getting fun...)
When we get to our room, I'll suggest in fun about seeing if my "old" WDW room card from three years ago fits in the door. In reality, I'll put my new one in the door, unlock it and walk in....

(In the words of Flounder in "Animal House": "This is gonna be great.")

Whatya think?

lisalovesmickey · 02-17-2005

I think it is awesome but will your daughter fall for the, "let's see if my key works" trick?!

Lisa

phayes93 · 02-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

I think it is awesome but will your daughter fall for the, "let's see if my key works" trick?!

Lisa

Prolly not - I'll prolly just open the door without comment. Sheeze pretty savvy to my surprises by now (but last trip I got her. She thought we were staying at All-Star Movies and we pulled into CBR and she was shocked!) I think I have a defective "surprise" gene or something.

jk8 · 02-17-2005

Sounds fun. Good luck with the surprise!

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Pc To Por Switch? OK, here's the dealio -- We have our May ressies for six nites at PC, switching to the last four nites at Poly. This weekend, my DD and DS were talking to each other (I eavesdropped) about how much they have wanted to stay at POR (we have "visited" there and eaten at Boatwright's a couple time, but never stayed at the resort). I contacted Mousketrips and found out that possibly (with some anticiapated discounts) we could switch from PC to POR for about the same price that we're currently paying (pre-discount) for our PC stay (get all that?) At worst, I'm guessing it would probably be about a $30 a nite increase. I just got a surprise bonus at work that will more than pay for the increase, as well as for much of our meals on the trip, so I was thinking of switching to POR as a surprise for the family (you know me - always wanting to make a production). Any ideers from my DC family? Thanks! __________________ 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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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,422	Re: Pc To Por Switch? Well, this is not what you asked but what about keeping PC and switching the Poly nights to POR. I'm not a delux person so that might be blasphemous to even sugguest such a thing. I have only stayed a PC and we loved it. How old are your kids? In answer to your original question I think a surprise might be nice. I would actually love to stay at POR my next trip over any other choice at this point. Good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ Julie 2008 WL and Disney Magic! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Cruise!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,150	Re: Pc To Por Switch? What a nice surpirse for your family. The switching is a snap between the resorts so no worries there. Don't count on your luggage before 3pm when checkng into the polynesian however. You will have to let me know what you think of POR. I can't wait to hear how the surpise goes over too. __________________ 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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back "home".... 2 days 5 hours 10 minutes

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lisalovesmickey Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,481	Re: Pc To Por Switch? DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poly and POR sounds like a wonderful trip PLUS they will be soooo surprised. 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!!!! 24 days 9 hours 10 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 523	Re: Pc To Por Switch? Sounds Great I love POR.....

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,790	Re: Pc To Por Switch? I say switch--POR looks so wonderful. If you can afford it go for it!! __________________ ~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 283 days 0 hours 10 minutes

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Pc To Por Switch? Go for the change!!! I LOVE the idea of surprising your kids, and they will have no idea. It will be such a suprise when you pull up to the POR gates, instead of the PC gates. Go for it!!!! __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: Pc To Por Switch? I say do it! See what kind of deal you can get.. we switched from PC to POR and it actually didn't cost us anything more. I hope this works out for you - think how suprised and excited your kids will be when they see where they're staying!! :) __________________ ~~ "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) ~~*

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Re: Pc To Por Switch? Thanks! I think I'll probably make the switch! (As to the DCer who suggested switching Poly to POR -- hmm, let's see...how do I put this? NO WAY. We have dreamed of staying at the Poly for at least 20 years! But thanks for the suggestion, anyway. ) Thanks, gang! __________________ 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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KarenT Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 989	Re: Pc To Por Switch? POR has a really neat pool. I would make the switch!

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Re: Pc To Por Switch? I'm gonna do it! I love doing the surprising. Now, I have to come up with a plan. Right now, I'm thinking about dropping off DD and her college roomie (she'll be with us 1st day) at DTD or somewhere, while I go look for a local US Bank branch (diversion). But really, I'll go check in at POR. Later, I'll meet up with them at DTD and suggest we go check out PC. We'll take a "wrong turn" and be driving in the direction of POR. I'll say, "Let's check it out." But I'll drive in, pull up to our room and suggest walking around. (This is getting fun...) When we get to our room, I'll suggest in fun about seeing if my "old" WDW room card from three years ago fits in the door. In reality, I'll put my new one in the door, unlock it and walk in.... (In the words of Flounder in "Animal House": "This is gonna be great.") Whatya think? __________________ 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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lisalovesmickey Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,481	Re: Pc To Por Switch? I think it is awesome but will your daughter fall for the, "let's see if my key works" trick?! 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!!!! 24 days 9 hours 10 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,422	Re: Pc To Por Switch? Sounds fun. Good luck with the surprise! __________________ Julie 2008 WL and Disney Magic! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Cruise!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite

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