POR Rooms

luvdisney · 03-09-2005

Can anyone give some insight to which rooms are better at POR. I have stayed in the mansion house rooms before but I guess there is another section of rooms called Alligator Bayou. I would love to hear any suggestions.
We would like to be close to the lobby area, because it seems we are always there for one reason or another.

PrincessJ9 · 03-09-2005

I have not stayed there but I have had many clients that did and here is some of the feedback I have gotten:

Bldg 16 is extremely peaceful. The grounds are very lush. It was a quick walk to the main bldg and main bus stop. Alligator Bayou, building 38, another great choice. If you can get bldgs 14, 15 or 18 you can cut thru the pkg lot and its pretty close to the main bus stop that way and of course the main bldg.

Kids love the main pool with the slide. The food was okay and never had a problem with waiting long on busses. Most people don't like sharing a bus with F.Q. especially they got picked up first and dropped off first.

Hope this helps a bit!!

Baloo85 · 03-09-2005

to be honest with you...I wouldn't be able to tell the difference...sorry

inluvwithdisney · 03-09-2005

We stayed in bldg 14 and it was perfect! Close to the main bldg., close to the main pool, close to the bus stop!! We loved this hotel and the location of bldg 14! It also has parking right in front of bldg 14 if you have a car!

inluvwithdisney · 03-09-2005

Oh by the way welcome to DC!!!!!!!

Baloo85 · 03-09-2005

Oh yes...welcome...woo hoo from baloo!!!

gcbdad · 03-09-2005

In our opinion, we like the Magnolia Bend section better. If you stay in Building 90 or 95 you are just across the river from the main building. If you try the Alligator Bayou try building 14 or 15. They are the closet to the main building and the bus stop. The rooms are the same except the AB section is more rustic. Ou can also get a trundle bed in some of the AB rooms.

bali · 03-10-2005

We chose to stay in Alligator Bayou and requested building 14 (the closest to the bus stop and lobby). We loved the room (and the Song of the South shower curtain!), and looked forward to coming back to that cosy feeling of a log cabin every night. My one complaint is that because it's so close to the lobby, there's quite a bit of through traffic around building 14 at all times.

**Dopey** · 03-10-2005

We stayed in building 28 which was located in the midst of what felt like a park. No traffic around it but the hike to the lobby was long. Although, we looked at it as excercise. We loved being out there.

LRTJS · 03-11-2005

OK....my reservation says standard view but can you request a certain room? Should I do it when I get there or call? If I need to call, can anyone give me an email or phone number for POFQ? It seems when I stayed at CSR I requested a certain building and we got it but I just don't remember.
Leslie

**Dopey** · 03-11-2005

I think a standard view room might overlook a parking lot? I would make sure, depending on how much time you'll spend in your room, to get an 'interior view' room, if there is such a thing, overlooking the walking paths with all the squirrels and bunnies hopping around. Too cute.

bali · 03-12-2005

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Originally Posted by LRTJS

OK....my reservation says standard view but can you request a certain room? Should I do it when I get there or call? If I need to call, can anyone give me an email or phone number for POFQ? It seems when I stayed at CSR I requested a certain building and we got it but I just don't remember.
Leslie

There are lots of standard rooms with great views at POFQ. I'd suggest calling Disney reservations and asking the agent to add onto your reservation a request for "no parking lot view" or "courtyard view" or something like that. Requesting particular room numbers usually doesn't work (and drives the hotel folks crazy!). And now Disney is asking folks not to fax requests anymore.

But you can always call four days out (your reservation isn't in the hotel computer until about 5 days out) and explain directly to the CM at the hotel that you'd like a room that faces in on the resort and not out to a parking lot or wooded area. They're usually receptive to that.

Port Orleans is located at 2201 Orleans Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000. The phone number is 1-407-934-5000. The fax number is 1-407-934-5353 (taken from allearsnet.com)

LRTJS · 03-12-2005

Thanks for the great information!!
Leslie

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luvdisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 155	POR Rooms Can anyone give some insight to which rooms are better at POR. I have stayed in the mansion house rooms before but I guess there is another section of rooms called Alligator Bayou. I would love to hear any suggestions. We would like to be close to the lobby area, because it seems we are always there for one reason or another. __________________ August 07 Contemporary MK view August 06 Port Orleans Riverside October 05 Port Orleans Riverside October 03 Port Orleans Riverside October 01 Port Orleans Riverside June 99 Port Orleans Riverside May 90 Offsite May 82 Offsite

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PrincessJ9 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 91	Re: POR Rooms I have not stayed there but I have had many clients that did and here is some of the feedback I have gotten: Bldg 16 is extremely peaceful. The grounds are very lush. It was a quick walk to the main bldg and main bus stop. Alligator Bayou, building 38, another great choice. If you can get bldgs 14, 15 or 18 you can cut thru the pkg lot and its pretty close to the main bus stop that way and of course the main bldg. Kids love the main pool with the slide. The food was okay and never had a problem with waiting long on busses. Most people don't like sharing a bus with F.Q. especially they got picked up first and dropped off first. Hope this helps a bit!! __________________ Jeannine Mommy to Sydney Alyssa born 9/30/02 ***Remember the Magic*** May 1997 (Engaged!) October 1999 (ASMusic & CBR) September 2000 (WL) December 2001 (AKL) May 2005 (Coronado)...First trip for our Little Princess

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Baloo85 DC JungleCruise Skipper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in denial on the Nile river Posts: 1,545	Re: POR Rooms to be honest with you...I wouldn't be able to tell the difference...sorry __________________ "Please do not take any pictures while you are in line at the Jungle Cruise...they are nailed to the walls for a reason." PJ AND BALOO WDW TRIPS 2003 Oct MNSSHP (CBR) 2004 April (Grad nite) 2005 Oct MNSSHP 2005 Nov (my b day) 2006 March (spring break/POR) 2006 May (Pj's b day/All Star Music) President of the "I GO WILD FOR THE JUNGLE CRUISE" club Founder of the Pool Boys for Disney Foundation!!!

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inluvwithdisney Missin' the MOUSE!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,640	Re: POR Rooms We stayed in bldg 14 and it was perfect! Close to the main bldg., close to the main pool, close to the bus stop!! We loved this hotel and the location of bldg 14! It also has parking right in front of bldg 14 if you have a car! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Always at Disney in my mind!!!!!!!!!!!! Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2 FULL weeks with the MOUSE!! 8 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! 175 days 3 hours 48 minutes

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inluvwithdisney Missin' the MOUSE!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,640	Re: POR Rooms Oh by the way welcome to DC!!!!!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Always at Disney in my mind!!!!!!!!!!!! Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2 FULL weeks with the MOUSE!! 8 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! 175 days 3 hours 48 minutes

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Baloo85 DC JungleCruise Skipper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in denial on the Nile river Posts: 1,545	Re: POR Rooms Oh yes...welcome...woo hoo from baloo!!! __________________ "Please do not take any pictures while you are in line at the Jungle Cruise...they are nailed to the walls for a reason." PJ AND BALOO WDW TRIPS 2003 Oct MNSSHP (CBR) 2004 April (Grad nite) 2005 Oct MNSSHP 2005 Nov (my b day) 2006 March (spring break/POR) 2006 May (Pj's b day/All Star Music) President of the "I GO WILD FOR THE JUNGLE CRUISE" club Founder of the Pool Boys for Disney Foundation!!!

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 917	Re: POR Rooms In our opinion, we like the Magnolia Bend section better. If you stay in Building 90 or 95 you are just across the river from the main building. If you try the Alligator Bayou try building 14 or 15. They are the closet to the main building and the bus stop. The rooms are the same except the AB section is more rustic. Ou can also get a trundle bed in some of the AB rooms. __________________ DVC Owner since 2005 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Last Minute Trip before our Passes run out. Using the last few days on our passes.

03-10-2005	#8 (permalink)
bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: POR Rooms We chose to stay in Alligator Bayou and requested building 14 (the closest to the bus stop and lobby). We loved the room (and the Song of the South shower curtain!), and looked forward to coming back to that cosy feeling of a log cabin every night. My one complaint is that because it's so close to the lobby, there's quite a bit of through traffic around building 14 at all times. __________________ 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 *

03-10-2005	#9 (permalink)
Dopey Marti suffers from MIBS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 9,665	Re: POR Rooms We stayed in building 28 which was located in the midst of what felt like a park. No traffic around it but the hike to the lobby was long. Although, we looked at it as excercise. We loved being out there. __________________ 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 5 hours 53 minutes

03-11-2005	#10 (permalink)
LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,350	Re: POR Rooms OK....my reservation says standard view but can you request a certain room? Should I do it when I get there or call? If I need to call, can anyone give me an email or phone number for POFQ? It seems when I stayed at CSR I requested a certain building and we got it but I just don't remember. Leslie __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 27 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Super Soap Weekend

03-11-2005	#11 (permalink)
Dopey Marti suffers from MIBS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 9,665	Re: POR Rooms I think a standard view room might overlook a parking lot? I would make sure, depending on how much time you'll spend in your room, to get an 'interior view' room, if there is such a thing, overlooking the walking paths with all the squirrels and bunnies hopping around. Too cute. __________________ 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 5 hours 53 minutes

03-12-2005	#13 (permalink)
LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,350	Re: POR Rooms Thanks for the great information!! Leslie __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 27 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Super Soap Weekend

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