recent 05' visits to POR

hula_girl1969 · 06-18-2005

any recent visits to POR? any reviews on the rooms, size, bed and trundle comfort. anything will be nice.

hulagirl

neen626 · 06-18-2005

We didn't stay there in 2005, but we were there December 2004. The room was a decent size. The room size is 314 sq feet. Actually the rooms at POR, POFQ and CSR are the same size, the next size up is CBR at 340 sq feet.

Actually after just staying at CSR, I think our room at POR seemed a little bigger. The beds were full and they were fine. But the trundles are only in the rooms at Alligator Bayou. When we were at POR, were were in the Magnolia section and the trundles are not in those rooms.

We really liked POR, it is our favorite of the moderates so far!!

Hope that helps!!

**Dopey** · 06-18-2005

Hi hula_girl1969, welcome to DC.

We stayed in the Alligator Bayou section last November and the rooms are very nice. Not too big, but who cares. Full size beds and a trundle; it is very small but it worked for one of my 11 year olds for the week. Just as long as he didn't have to share the bed with his brother...

The resort is soooo nice. It is a great choice.

sandanv1 · 06-18-2005

Haven't been there this year, but it is our favorite resort. Beds are fine, but after a long day in the parks any flat surface will make me happy. Rooms are good size, bigger I think then values. I liked having real glasses in the rooms (not sure if they still do that). We have stayed on both sides, the Bayou and Mansions, both are great.

neen626 · 06-18-2005

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Originally Posted by sandanv1

Haven't been there this year, but it is our favorite resort. Beds are fine, but after a long day in the parks any flat surface will make me happy. Rooms are good size, bigger I think then values. I liked having real glasses in the rooms (not sure if they still do that). We have stayed on both sides, the Bayou and Mansions, both are great.

Yes the rooms are bigger than the value rooms, and they still had the glass glasses in our rooms at CSR 2 weeks ago! I love them too!

bumble · 06-18-2005

We were there in March. It was great. The bed was very comfy..we even got a free upgrade to a king bed with a water view. We have been there a few times before and have thought the rooms were of a good size. They are clean and the grounds are very well taken care of. We like POR lots :)

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-18-2005

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I liked having real glasses in the rooms.

I am so glad I am not alone, I love real glasses in my hotel rooms.

ARIEL · 06-19-2005

hi hulagirl, we stayed in POR back in january and loved everyminute of it....as usual! The first time we stayed there we were in the alligator bayou section ( lodge 28, great location BTW, has it's own quiet pool and bus stop at the back of property but is still close to main building and quiet) and they are the only ones with the trundle beds. Infact that year we took our mum and she slept in the trundle bed as she soooo tiny

she thought it was really comfy!
This year we stayed in Magnolia bend and have to say this was our favorite part to be honest. Each of the rooms has a mini fridge and this was invaluable to us as we had our DD with us.

You will love this resort- guaranteed. Wherever you stay here will be stunning.

**Dopey** · 06-19-2005

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Originally Posted by ARIEL

hi hulagirl, we stayed in POR back in january and loved everyminute of it....as usual! The first time we stayed there we were in the alligator bayou section ( lodge 28, great location BTW, has it's own quiet pool and bus stop at the back of property but is still close to main building and quiet)
You will love this resort- guaranteed. Wherever you stay here will be stunning.

That was our building as well. 28. on the 2nd floor. Felt like living in a tree house. we loved it!!!

phayes93 · 06-19-2005

We just stayed at POR for seven nights in May. The resort is very nice! Our room was in Parterre Place - the "mansions" section. Parterre Place is the furthest section from the big pool, Boatwrights, etc., We wish our room had been a little closer - kin d of a long walk. But other than that, everything was great. We loved the "quiet" pool, but at Parterre, it was even a little bit of as walk (but the quiest pols are open 24/7).
The in-room fridge was roomy enough for snack, leftovers, sodas and water bottles. Two sinks made it easier getting ready, etc. Here's a hint: While the room was plenty big, if you want even more room, ask for a corner room. (Same goes for CBR).

Good luck!

ARIEL · 06-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Dopey

That was our building as well. 28. on the 2nd floor. Felt like living in a tree house. we loved it!!!

Cooool! This location really was lovely wasn't it? We were on the 2nd floor too!

karliebug · 06-19-2005

We stayed at POR in Aug 2004 and Jan. 2005. The trundle bed is suitable for a small child, I would say under 52" tall. We first stayed in Alligator Bayou bldg. 15, which was great-close to bus and food court. We also stayed in bldg. 26, which was too far away from things, IMHO. I would request building 14 or 15 if possible. Be sure to take the boat ride to DTD. It is a relaxing ride.

**Dopey** · 06-19-2005

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Originally Posted by karliebug

We stayed at POR in Aug 2004 and Jan. 2005. The trundle bed is suitable for a small child, I would say under 52" tall. We first stayed in Alligator Bayou bldg. 15, which was great-close to bus and food court. We also stayed in bldg. 26, which was too far away from things, IMHO. I would request building 14 or 15 if possible. Be sure to take the boat ride to DTD. It is a relaxing ride.

You know the reason I loved being away from the "hubbub" and having a room at building 28 is because there seemed less traffic. Everyone shlepps past those buildings that are close by. I liked the peace and quiet. And I felt like I got my excercise.

ARIEL · 06-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Dopey

You know the reason I loved being away from the "hubbub" and having a room at building 28 is because there seemed less traffic. Everyone shlepps past those buildings that are close by. I liked the peace and quiet. And I felt like I got my excercise.

thats just what we thought too!!!!!

Peppertink · 07-06-2005

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Originally Posted by phayes93

We just stayed at POR for seven nights in May. The resort is very nice! Our room was in Parterre Place - the "mansions" section. Parterre Place is the furthest section from the big pool, Boatwrights, etc., We wish our room had been a little closer - kin d of a long walk. But other than that, everything was great. We loved the "quiet" pool, but at Parterre, it was even a little bit of as walk (but the quiest pols are open 24/7).
The in-room fridge was roomy enough for snack, leftovers, sodas and water bottles. Two sinks made it easier getting ready, etc. Here's a hint: While the room was plenty big, if you want even more room, ask for a corner room. (Same goes for CBR).

Good luck!

Hi phayes93...Was lurking through old posts and found this one and I have a question(of course

) We currently have requested Parterre Place in the Magnolia Bend section of POR, but now I am concerned about the long walk described. The building we stayed in last time is now a smoking optional building so we don't want to stay there. I believe it was the Oak Manor. Is there a different building you would request next time?

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hula_girl1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 78	recent 05' visits to POR any recent visits to POR? any reviews on the rooms, size, bed and trundle comfort. anything will be nice. hulagirl

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neen626 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 800	Re: recent 05' visits to POR We didn't stay there in 2005, but we were there December 2004. The room was a decent size. The room size is 314 sq feet. Actually the rooms at POR, POFQ and CSR are the same size, the next size up is CBR at 340 sq feet. Actually after just staying at CSR, I think our room at POR seemed a little bigger. The beds were full and they were fine. But the trundles are only in the rooms at Alligator Bayou. When we were at POR, were were in the Magnolia section and the trundles are not in those rooms. We really liked POR, it is our favorite of the moderates so far!! Hope that helps!! __________________ Prepare to be awed. Inspired. Thrilled and enchanted. You're about to enter a world where anything can happen, and often does! A world where imagination and adventure come alive all around you! x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxxx Nina *´¨) Port Orleans Riverside Grand Floridian~ 2006 Polynesian ~ 2006 Grand Floridian Pop Century Coronado Springs ~ 2005 Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2004 Coronado Springs ~ 2003

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,468	Re: recent 05' visits to POR Hi hula_girl1969, welcome to DC. We stayed in the Alligator Bayou section last November and the rooms are very nice. Not too big, but who cares. Full size beds and a trundle; it is very small but it worked for one of my 11 year olds for the week. Just as long as he didn't have to share the bed with his brother... The resort is soooo nice. It is a great choice. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) 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 Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: recent 05' visits to POR Haven't been there this year, but it is our favorite resort. Beds are fine, but after a long day in the parks any flat surface will make me happy. Rooms are good size, bigger I think then values. I liked having real glasses in the rooms (not sure if they still do that). We have stayed on both sides, the Bayou and Mansions, both are great. __________________ 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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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: recent 05' visits to POR We were there in March. It was great. The bed was very comfy..we even got a free upgrade to a king bed with a water view. We have been there a few times before and have thought the rooms were of a good size. They are clean and the grounds are very well taken care of. We like POR lots :) __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,930	Re: recent 05' visits to POR hi hulagirl, we stayed in POR back in january and loved everyminute of it....as usual! The first time we stayed there we were in the alligator bayou section ( lodge 28, great location BTW, has it's own quiet pool and bus stop at the back of property but is still close to main building and quiet) and they are the only ones with the trundle beds. Infact that year we took our mum and she slept in the trundle bed as she soooo tiny she thought it was really comfy! This year we stayed in Magnolia bend and have to say this was our favorite part to be honest. Each of the rooms has a mini fridge and this was invaluable to us as we had our DD with us. You will love this resort- guaranteed. Wherever you stay here will be stunning. __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 122 days 8 hours 37 minutes

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: recent 05' visits to POR We just stayed at POR for seven nights in May. The resort is very nice! Our room was in Parterre Place - the "mansions" section. Parterre Place is the furthest section from the big pool, Boatwrights, etc., We wish our room had been a little closer - kin d of a long walk. But other than that, everything was great. We loved the "quiet" pool, but at Parterre, it was even a little bit of as walk (but the quiest pols are open 24/7). The in-room fridge was roomy enough for snack, leftovers, sodas and water bottles. Two sinks made it easier getting ready, etc. Here's a hint: While the room was plenty big, if you want even more room, ask for a corner room. (Same goes for CBR). Good luck! __________________ 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 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: recent 05' visits to POR We stayed at POR in Aug 2004 and Jan. 2005. The trundle bed is suitable for a small child, I would say under 52" tall. We first stayed in Alligator Bayou bldg. 15, which was great-close to bus and food court. We also stayed in bldg. 26, which was too far away from things, IMHO. I would request building 14 or 15 if possible. Be sure to take the boat ride to DTD. It is a relaxing ride.

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