Which Moderate

babets · 06-07-2005

Which Moderate would you stay and why? I have stayed at CBR before and loved it.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-07-2005

We have stayed at CBR a few times and really like it but I would love to try POR, the resort looks beautiful.

hiner · 06-07-2005

Sorry, only stayed at CBR. DH is a creature of habit but we all love the resort. We looked at CSR and seemed very spreadout and POR seemed very crowded (at the time we looked it was a Sat. morning when a lot of people were checking out/in). We usually rent a car and CBR has the best parking that we noticed from the other moderate resorts.

EmpressJenny · 06-07-2005

I've stayed at POR and Coronado Springs. I liked them both, but I think I liked POR a little more.

**Dana** · 06-07-2005

I had this same choice when booking my trip for this October. I went with POFQ for several reasons. I like the smallness of the resort. Every building is close to the check-in area and food court. I like the theme and the pool is pretty cool too. After a long day at the parks, I hate to walk forever just to get to my room. That is exactly why I didn't chose the other moderates. They are huge in comparrison.

daisyd · 06-07-2005

I have yet to make my first trip to WDW, but am in the planning process.

POFQ is at the top of my list right now. What appeals most to me is the size of the resort, the buses (I understand that POFQ gets on/off before POR???), the proximity to another resort (POR), and the boat access to DTD.

Ask me next week, and my answer may be different, lol.

**Dana** · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by daisyd

I have yet to make my first trip to WDW, but am in the planning process.

POFQ is at the top of my list right now. What appeals most to me is the size of the resort, the buses (I understand that POFQ gets on/off before POR???), the proximity to another resort (POR), and the boat access to DTD.

Ask me next week, and my answer may be different, lol.

I saw many buses for POFQ only. Riverside and POFQ dont always share buses. That appealed to me.

daisyd · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Dana

I saw many buses for POFQ only. Riverside and POFQ dont always share buses. That appealed to me.

Thanks Dana! I hadn't read anywhere that the buses aren't always shared.
Another great reason for me to keep POFQ at tht top of my list

Disneyfever · 06-07-2005

I loved the POFQ when we went there. Everything was very close together. It was hard to drag my DS from the pool, he loved it! We actually had connecting rooms with my brother's family. The rooms were right next to the food court. It was great. It was also so nice to take the boat to DTD.

Peppertink · 06-07-2005

POR all the way. I love it! The grounds are beautiful, lots of activities, water shuttle to DTD. Been there, done that, going back!!!

**Dana** · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by daisyd

Thanks Dana! I hadn't read anywhere that the buses aren't always shared.
Another great reason for me to keep POFQ at tht top of my list

You are very welcome. That was a serious selling point for me. That was also one of the reasons I loved AKL...no sharing buses.

babets · 06-07-2005

Dana, is there just one bus stop for the POFQ? I noticed that CBR have several located throughout the resort area. My husband is interested in POFQ.

DisneyGimper · 06-08-2005

I am going to add to the CBR people!

We loved it, each village has its own bus stop, there is an internal resort bus. The pool and theming are beautiful.

buzz2001 · 06-08-2005

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Originally Posted by hiner

Sorry, only stayed at CBR. DH is a creature of habit but we all love the resort. We looked at CSR and seemed very spreadout and POR seemed very crowded (at the time we looked it was a Sat. morning when a lot of people were checking out/in). We usually rent a car and CBR has the best parking that we noticed from the other moderate resorts.

As far as CSR being spread out, CSR surrounds a 15 acre lake and CBR surrounds a 45 acre lake. An now CSR offers an internal shuttle system that eliminates walking to any of the villages if the guests choose not to walk.

buzz2001 · 06-08-2005

We just returned from our 8th trip to CSR and we still love it just as much as our first time back in 1998.

THE PROS
No sharing bus service with other resorts
Centrally located with short rides to the parks and Blizzard Beach
Largest hot tub on WDW property - holds 22
Best main pool area (of the mods) with 3 quiet pools
New shuttle service eliminates long walks to any of the villages
High speed internet service
WiFi avaiable as well
Free use of the gym
Spa
Fridge in the room
Coffeemaker in the room
Iron and ironing board
full room service menu
2 arcades
beautifully landscaped
central air, not a noisey wall unit

THE CONS
Full size beds (kings size beds are available)
one sink

IN THE MIDDLE
The Pepper Market is either a love it or hate it place. We love it but some folks just don't care for it.

Convention resort - some guests don't like seeing other guests at work. Doesn't bother us and helps keep the buses empty. GF, Cont, BW, Y & B Club are also convention resorts.

Check out my website below

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babets Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: a small place in southeast Georgia Posts: 724	Which Moderate Which Moderate would you stay and why? I have stayed at CBR before and loved it.

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Which Moderate We have stayed at CBR a few times and really like it but I would love to try POR, the resort looks 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~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 18 hours 28 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Which Moderate Sorry, only stayed at CBR. DH is a creature of habit but we all love the resort. We looked at CSR and seemed very spreadout and POR seemed very crowded (at the time we looked it was a Sat. morning when a lot of people were checking out/in). We usually rent a car and CBR has the best parking that we noticed from the other moderate resorts. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Which Moderate I've stayed at POR and Coronado Springs. I liked them both, but I think I liked POR a little more. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which Moderate I had this same choice when booking my trip for this October. I went with POFQ for several reasons. I like the smallness of the resort. Every building is close to the check-in area and food court. I like the theme and the pool is pretty cool too. After a long day at the parks, I hate to walk forever just to get to my room. That is exactly why I didn't chose the other moderates. They are huge in comparrison. __________________ ~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 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 28 minutes

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: Which Moderate I have yet to make my first trip to WDW, but am in the planning process. POFQ is at the top of my list right now. What appeals most to me is the size of the resort, the buses (I understand that POFQ gets on/off before POR???), the proximity to another resort (POR), and the boat access to DTD. Ask me next week, and my answer may be different, lol.

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: Which Moderate I loved the POFQ when we went there. Everything was very close together. It was hard to drag my DS from the pool, he loved it! We actually had connecting rooms with my brother's family. The rooms were right next to the food court. It was great. It was also so nice to take the boat to DTD. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy *´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Which Moderate POR all the way. I love it! The grounds are beautiful, lots of activities, water shuttle to DTD. Been there, done that, going back!!! __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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babets Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: a small place in southeast Georgia Posts: 724	Re: Which Moderate Dana, is there just one bus stop for the POFQ? I noticed that CBR have several located throughout the resort area. My husband is interested in POFQ.

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DisneyGimper Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota USA Posts: 126	Re: Which Moderate I am going to add to the CBR people! We loved it, each village has its own bus stop, there is an internal resort bus. The pool and theming are beautiful. __________________ Jen, wife, mother of 1 DS and 1 DD Disneyland 1978, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003 Disney Inn (now SoG) Dec, 1992 Caribbean Beach Resort Oct, 2004 In need of a bit more pixie dust than most!

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buzz2001 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coronado Springs Posts: 425	CSR Pros and Cons We just returned from our 8th trip to CSR and we still love it just as much as our first time back in 1998. THE PROS No sharing bus service with other resorts Centrally located with short rides to the parks and Blizzard Beach Largest hot tub on WDW property - holds 22 Best main pool area (of the mods) with 3 quiet pools New shuttle service eliminates long walks to any of the villages High speed internet service WiFi avaiable as well Free use of the gym Spa Fridge in the room Coffeemaker in the room Iron and ironing board full room service menu 2 arcades beautifully landscaped central air, not a noisey wall unit THE CONS Full size beds (kings size beds are available) one sink IN THE MIDDLE The Pepper Market is either a love it or hate it place. We love it but some folks just don't care for it. Convention resort - some guests don't like seeing other guests at work. Doesn't bother us and helps keep the buses empty. GF, Cont, BW, Y & B Club are also convention resorts. Check out my website below __________________ buzz2001's Unofficial Coronado Springs Resort Website Check out the CSR forums! Last edited by buzz2001; 06-08-2005 at 09:00 AM.

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