Christmas at the Moderates

Andrea · 03-13-2006

So... we've decided on our dates... December 3-7... and we've decided on our resort level... moderate.

We chose the dates because my dad really wants to surround himself with Christmas stuff. Everyone always talks about the glory of the Deluxe resorts at Christmas, but how do the moderates stack up, decoration-wise, against each other? What do each of them do to celebrate the season? Which one is the most Christmas-y?

I'm leaning toward POR, but my parents live on the side of a mountain, surrounded by pine trees, overlooking a lake. So the ambience wouldn't be much of a change for them. My dad's watching the videos to see what appeals to him, but knowing about the level of Christmas decor might help him make a decision.

Thanks for any input anyone's got!

**Dana** · 03-13-2006

My favorite mod is POFQ. I like the smallness of it and the closeness to DTD. I had a wonderful stay there in October and think the service I received at that resort to be the best I have ever had in all of WDW. I don't know about their holiday decore, but good service beats out that any day to me. I can't wait to hear what you decide.

**WishUponAStar** · 03-13-2006

I liked the holiday ambiance at Coronado Springs. The HUGe tree in the entry was beautiful (I will look for the pic, I know I have one) and they do these AWESOME gingerbread houses by the Pepper Market.

bali · 03-13-2006

Allearsnet.com has some great pics of Coronado Springs at Christmastime--it looks beautiful!

FireAngel · 03-13-2006

I love the contemporary and GF at xmas time.

7nqb00 · 03-13-2006

Yes, POFQ is great at Christmas

buzz2001 · 03-14-2006

Have a great trip! I've never been at x-mas but that is on my list of things to definitely do. Here is a little tease.

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lovemysons · 03-14-2006

Andrea, we stayed at POR & POFQ last year in early December, and the decorations are fabulous. I think every resort does an outstanding job at the holidays. We had stayed at WL one holiday season, and I was worried about being let down staying at a moderate, but it was every bit as beautiful. I agree with Dana about the intimateness of the POFQ. It is very special in my opinion!

Andrea · 03-14-2006

Thanks, Buzz2001- those are really spectacular! And thanks everyone for the input.

After encouraging my parents to look at the Disney DVD that mysteriously showed up at their house

the decision has been reached: POFQ! I'm really excited about this.

I'm less excited about the food court- I think it's kinda tacky compared to POR. But how much time am I really going to spend there? As much as I loved POR and will go back someday, I'm also excited about staying in a different place.

lovemysons · 03-14-2006

That's funny about the food courts, because I really despised the food court at POR! It was always crowded, no matter when we were there, and I found the one at POFQ so much nicer!

Plus, they have Beignets! And those marvelous ice cream sandwiches!

Andrea · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

That's funny about the food courts, because I really despised the food court at POR! It was always crowded, no matter when we were there, and I found the one at POFQ so much nicer!

Plus, they have Beignets! And those marvelous ice cream sandwiches!

I just like to be places that are pretty.

Oh, no. Beignets. DH is going to gain 5 lbs on those alone. DS will never NOT be covered in powdered sugar...

tiggerfan74 · 03-14-2006

Andrea, honestly, they are all beautiful at Christmas. You can't go wrong no matter which one you choose.

**Dana** · 03-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

Thanks, Buzz2001- those are really spectacular! And thanks everyone for the input.

After encouraging my parents to look at the Disney DVD that mysteriously showed up at their house

the decision has been reached: POFQ! I'm really excited about this.

I'm less excited about the food court- I think it's kinda tacky compared to POR. But how much time am I really going to spend there? As much as I loved POR and will go back someday, I'm also excited about staying in a different place.

I found the food court to be awesome. My DD and I ate many meals there. They had a good variety in my opinion. I think you will be happy with it. I am glad you chose to go there and hope your enjoy it.

Andrea · 03-14-2006

I'm sure the food court will be yummy... it's the decor overhead that I'm not so fond of.

**Dana** · 03-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

I'm sure the food court will be yummy... it's the decor overhead that I'm not so fond of.

LOL ohh..I didn't know what you were talking about..lololol

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Christmas at the Moderates So... we've decided on our dates... December 3-7... and we've decided on our resort level... moderate. We chose the dates because my dad really wants to surround himself with Christmas stuff. Everyone always talks about the glory of the Deluxe resorts at Christmas, but how do the moderates stack up, decoration-wise, against each other? What do each of them do to celebrate the season? Which one is the most Christmas-y? I'm leaning toward POR, but my parents live on the side of a mountain, surrounded by pine trees, overlooking a lake. So the ambience wouldn't be much of a change for them. My dad's watching the videos to see what appeals to him, but knowing about the level of Christmas decor might help him make a decision. Thanks for any input anyone's got! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Christmas at the Moderates My favorite mod is POFQ. I like the smallness of it and the closeness to DTD. I had a wonderful stay there in October and think the service I received at that resort to be the best I have ever had in all of WDW. I don't know about their holiday decore, but good service beats out that any day to me. I can't wait to hear what you decide. __________________ ~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. 271 days 19 hours 8 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Christmas at the Moderates I liked the holiday ambiance at Coronado Springs. The HUGe tree in the entry was beautiful (I will look for the pic, I know I have one) and they do these AWESOME gingerbread houses by the Pepper Market. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 19 hours 8 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Allearsnet.com has some great pics of Coronado Springs at Christmastime--it looks beautiful! __________________ 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 *

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Yes, POFQ is great at Christmas __________________

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buzz2001 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coronado Springs Posts: 424	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Have a great trip! I've never been at x-mas but that is on my list of things to definitely do. Here is a little tease. http://tinypic.com/dfkhex.jpg http://tinypic.com/dfkkfq.jpg http://tinypic.com/dfkk7l.jpg http://tinypic.com/dfkkd0.jpg http://tinypic.com/dqspvm.jpg http://tinypic.com/dqsolu.jpg http://tinypic.com/dqsokp.jpg __________________ buzz2001's Unofficial Coronado Springs Resort Website Check out the CSR forums!

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Andrea, we stayed at POR & POFQ last year in early December, and the decorations are fabulous. I think every resort does an outstanding job at the holidays. We had stayed at WL one holiday season, and I was worried about being let down staying at a moderate, but it was every bit as beautiful. I agree with Dana about the intimateness of the POFQ. It is very special in my opinion! __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 9 days 6 hours 38 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Thanks, Buzz2001- those are really spectacular! And thanks everyone for the input. After encouraging my parents to look at the Disney DVD that mysteriously showed up at their house the decision has been reached: POFQ! I'm really excited about this. I'm less excited about the food court- I think it's kinda tacky compared to POR. But how much time am I really going to spend there? As much as I loved POR and will go back someday, I'm also excited about staying in a different place. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: Christmas at the Moderates That's funny about the food courts, because I really despised the food court at POR! It was always crowded, no matter when we were there, and I found the one at POFQ so much nicer! Plus, they have Beignets! And those marvelous ice cream sandwiches! __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 9 days 6 hours 38 minutes

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tiggerfan74 bouncin' in now and then Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter Florida, 2 hours south of the magic Posts: 1,803	Re: Christmas at the Moderates Andrea, honestly, they are all beautiful at Christmas. You can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. __________________ I love Walt Disney World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first ever Disney Cruise!! Living the suite life on the Disney Magic!!!!

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Christmas at the Moderates I'm sure the food court will be yummy... it's the decor overhead that I'm not so fond of. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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