Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter?

markypooh · 02-20-2005

Im in the beginning stages of planning our next trip to the world in summer of 2006. We stayed at the ALL Stars on our last trip and Id like to try a moderate resort on this next trip. Which of these 2 do you think would be the best new "home" and any input as to why would be helpfull. The "kids"will be 21 and 18. Thanks in advance.

FireAngel · 02-20-2005

It all depends on what the kids would want to do. I think for the kids ages that either one should be fine. There are some things that POR has that FQ doesn't have. If you have any doubts try going to Allearsnet.com They have all kinds of info on the resorts, or contact Mickey for more info. If I am not mistaken there was a whole thread on which one everyone preferred.

FireAngel · 02-20-2005

Try this thread

http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...t=Port+Orleans

FireAngel · 02-20-2005

Here is another thread:

http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...t=Port+Orleans

**Dana** · 02-20-2005

I had to make this same decision for my October trip. I wanted to do a moderate and was torn between POR and POFQ. I chose POFQ because it's smaller and more intimate in size. Everything is pretty close to the check-in area. I love the theme of Mardi Gras too. There is only one bus stop at POFQ and there are multiple at POR meaning longer transportation times. Hope this helps.

gingles · 02-20-2005

We've stayed at both, and liked the POFQ better. Like Dana said it's smaller and everything's a shorter walk. Two advantages of th POR, however, it's the only moderate that can handle five per room (fifth is in a trundle so must be small), and it's my understanding POFQ no longer has a sitdown restaurant (correct me if I'm wrong guys). I believe they share pools so you can swim at either and they are both great.

**cinderbella** · 02-20-2005

yup--only boatwrights at POFQ.........im not srue which one id rather stay at...ive never been to either

skwak · 02-20-2005

We have not stayed at POFQ. We do however, really like POR. It is largere but designed so that it doesn't feel like a big resort. I think it's the way that it is landscaped.

Either choice is an excellent one.

**Dopey** · 02-20-2005

No, Cinderbella, you got Boatwright's at POR. I have only stayed at POR and we loved it. But next time I was planning on us staying at POFQ - it looks so nice.

dznygrl · 02-20-2005

While I would take either one, DH and I find ourselves more attracted to POFQ. I love the smaller size, the theme, etc.

I think that with older children, they may actually appreciate the French Quarter theme! For some families with younger children, POR is a better choice because the Mardi Gras theme is sometimes lost on (or scares the crud outta) the younger kids. But with the ages in your group, I think I would choose POFQ.

Remember, you can always use the amenities at either one! (That includes pools too!) So pick whichever appeals more to you as far as the rooms go. Plus ease of transportation is something to think about...

**llama** · 02-20-2005

Actually, if you have older, active kids, POR is much better. Far more room to run around in. POFQ is great if you have little ones and are lugging a stroller around. Everything is very central and close together. Even little ones can walk easily. The pool with Triton riding the sea serpent is very cool. We stayed at POFQ when our kids were small and they loved playing in the little "park" which was just outside our door. Most rooms are situated around grassy squares. POR is more rustic, with a "swimmin' hole" themed pool.

skwak · 02-21-2005

Markypooh,

I think that you can see from the mix of answers that either resort is a great choice!!

burt carvalho · 02-21-2005

We have stayed at POR several times in was verynice. Great pool area, and we liked the style of the resort better than that of French quarter.

sandanv1 · 02-21-2005

We have never stayed at POFQ, but have stayed at POR several times. At POR we have stayed at both Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. We loved both. While at POR we have taken the boat to FQ, checked out the pool, shops, counter service and roamed the grounds, but have never been compelled to stay there.

WDWaddict · 02-21-2005

We haven't stayed at POR but stayed at POFQ this past December. We really LOVED POFQ. It is such a neat themed resort and the kids loved the dragon slide pool. I really like how the resort is small and everything is within a quick walking distance. We were in the furthest bldg, #1, but it was still a very quick walk all the way to the front of the resort for the bus stop.

Speaking of buses, I LOVE the fact that POFQ has their own bus and only ONE bus stop. For some reason we did pick up folks at POR on the Epcot bus and by the third stop I was tired of stopping and just wanted to get to the park already. The first stop at POR was standing room only though b/c all of the POFQ people got the seats at the first stop. I also LOVE the fact that on that Epcot bus that was shared, we got picked up and dropped off first. After a LONG day in the park that is SO important when you have exhausted kids. Several of the people on the bus that were going to POR wished they were at POFQ b/c we got dropped off first..lol
It was very very nice to only have a 5 min walk to our room from the bus stop.

The rooms were very nice and I loved the decor. DH was also impressed and we loved the double sinks and the curtain that closes off the bathroom from the bed area. It worked out great for whoever got up early to shower and get ready w/o having to wake up the room w/ the lights in the dressing area...the curtain blocked it out perfectly.

This was our first Disney property stay and we were very impressed and I doubt we'll ever stay off site at WDW again. Every time I think of booking again I keep going back to POFQ..good value and a very nice resort! I hear many people rave about POR, but I have looked at the pics on allears many times and the theming there just isn't our style at all..it just doesn't pique my interest. What is neat is you can use the POFQ or POR pools and if you want a sit down restaurant, POR's Boatwrights restaurant is a short distance away.

I don't think you could go wrong w/ either, but I like to get to places quickly and have my room close by and POFQ fits that bill nicely!

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markypooh Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 215	Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? Im in the beginning stages of planning our next trip to the world in summer of 2006. We stayed at the ALL Stars on our last trip and Id like to try a moderate resort on this next trip. Which of these 2 do you think would be the best new "home" and any input as to why would be helpfull. The "kids"will be 21 and 18. Thanks in advance. __________________

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,712	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? It all depends on what the kids would want to do. I think for the kids ages that either one should be fine. There are some things that POR has that FQ doesn't have. If you have any doubts try going to Allearsnet.com They have all kinds of info on the resorts, or contact Mickey for more info. If I am not mistaken there was a whole thread on which one everyone preferred. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to MNSSHP! At the scary house....

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,712	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? Try this thread http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...t=Port+Orleans __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to MNSSHP! At the scary house....

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,712	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? Here is another thread: http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...t=Port+Orleans __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to MNSSHP! At the scary house....

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? I had to make this same decision for my October trip. I wanted to do a moderate and was torn between POR and POFQ. I chose POFQ because it's smaller and more intimate in size. Everything is pretty close to the check-in area. I love the theme of Mardi Gras too. There is only one bus stop at POFQ and there are multiple at POR meaning longer transportation times. Hope this helps. __________________ 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: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 20 hours 23 minutes

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,883	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? We've stayed at both, and liked the POFQ better. Like Dana said it's smaller and everything's a shorter walk. Two advantages of th POR, however, it's the only moderate that can handle five per room (fifth is in a trundle so must be small), and it's my understanding POFQ no longer has a sitdown restaurant (correct me if I'm wrong guys). I believe they share pools so you can swim at either and they are both great. __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,415	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? yup--only boatwrights at POFQ.........im not srue which one id rather stay at...ive never been to either __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bella goes to Washington... 43 days 5 hours 23 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,317	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? We have not stayed at POFQ. We do however, really like POR. It is largere but designed so that it doesn't feel like a big resort. I think it's the way that it is landscaped. Either choice is an excellent one. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MNSSHP and DISNEY MAGIC!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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Dopey Marti suffers from MIBS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 9,665	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? No, Cinderbella, you got Boatwright's at POR. I have only stayed at POR and we loved it. But next time I was planning on us staying at POFQ - it looks so nice. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´Accordion players are sexy(¸.•` ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* HiHo-HiHo-off to WDW I go... 50 days 4 hours 28 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? While I would take either one, DH and I find ourselves more attracted to POFQ. I love the smaller size, the theme, etc. I think that with older children, they may actually appreciate the French Quarter theme! For some families with younger children, POR is a better choice because the Mardi Gras theme is sometimes lost on (or scares the crud outta) the younger kids. But with the ages in your group, I think I would choose POFQ. Remember, you can always use the amenities at either one! (That includes pools too!) So pick whichever appeals more to you as far as the rooms go. Plus ease of transportation is something to think about... __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? Actually, if you have older, active kids, POR is much better. Far more room to run around in. POFQ is great if you have little ones and are lugging a stroller around. Everything is very central and close together. Even little ones can walk easily. The pool with Triton riding the sea serpent is very cool. We stayed at POFQ when our kids were small and they loved playing in the little "park" which was just outside our door. Most rooms are situated around grassy squares. POR is more rustic, with a "swimmin' hole" themed pool. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 6 hours 23 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,317	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? Markypooh, I think that you can see from the mix of answers that either resort is a great choice!! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MNSSHP and DISNEY MAGIC!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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burt carvalho Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 73	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? We have stayed at POR several times in was verynice. Great pool area, and we liked the style of the resort better than that of French quarter. __________________ 1993 Carribean Beach-Honeymoon 1994 Dixie Landings 1995 Vistana Resorts 1996 Cypress Point Resort-Dixie Landings 1997 Dixie Landings 1999 Grand Floridian 2000 Dixie Landings 2002 Wilderness Lodge Villas 2003 Old Key West 2004 Boardwalk

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? We have never stayed at POFQ, but have stayed at POR several times. At POR we have stayed at both Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. We loved both. While at POR we have taken the boat to FQ, checked out the pool, shops, counter service and roamed the grounds, but have never been compelled to stay there. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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WDWaddict Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 499	Re: Which do you prefer, Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? We haven't stayed at POR but stayed at POFQ this past December. We really LOVED POFQ. It is such a neat themed resort and the kids loved the dragon slide pool. I really like how the resort is small and everything is within a quick walking distance. We were in the furthest bldg, #1, but it was still a very quick walk all the way to the front of the resort for the bus stop. Speaking of buses, I LOVE the fact that POFQ has their own bus and only ONE bus stop. For some reason we did pick up folks at POR on the Epcot bus and by the third stop I was tired of stopping and just wanted to get to the park already. The first stop at POR was standing room only though b/c all of the POFQ people got the seats at the first stop. I also LOVE the fact that on that Epcot bus that was shared, we got picked up and dropped off first. After a LONG day in the park that is SO important when you have exhausted kids. Several of the people on the bus that were going to POR wished they were at POFQ b/c we got dropped off first..lol It was very very nice to only have a 5 min walk to our room from the bus stop. The rooms were very nice and I loved the decor. DH was also impressed and we loved the double sinks and the curtain that closes off the bathroom from the bed area. It worked out great for whoever got up early to shower and get ready w/o having to wake up the room w/ the lights in the dressing area...the curtain blocked it out perfectly. This was our first Disney property stay and we were very impressed and I doubt we'll ever stay off site at WDW again. Every time I think of booking again I keep going back to POFQ..good value and a very nice resort! I hear many people rave about POR, but I have looked at the pics on allears many times and the theming there just isn't our style at all..it just doesn't pique my interest. What is neat is you can use the POFQ or POR pools and if you want a sit down restaurant, POR's Boatwrights restaurant is a short distance away. I don't think you could go wrong w/ either, but I like to get to places quickly and have my room close by and POFQ fits that bill nicely! __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~Polynesian My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Fort Belvoir, VA 9 days 21 hours 23 minutes