POR & POFQ Above Avg.

dturano547 · 05-25-2006

Hi,

Seems from all the posts I read I always hear about POR or POFQ.

Seems like evertime a resort is brought up in a post there is nothing but good things to be said about these two resorts. From location, atmosphere, and overall exp it seems like nothing but good times.

Just wanted to get that off my chest. Enjoy!

maelstrom · 05-25-2006

The bus service is horrible. I guess that's my only real complaint. Hesitant to stay there again because of it.

hula_girl1969 · 05-25-2006

our family used taxis and the bus on the way back from the parks. totally worth the money. to be able to get to the parks quicker and enjoy the magic of being in the parks and not waiting for the bus was worth every penny.

**Dopey** · 05-25-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by maelstrom

The bus service is horrible. I guess that's my only real complaint. Hesitant to stay there again because of it.

No it isn't!

it wasn't for us. No waits, sort of empty busses in mid November. We loved it!

**WishUponAStar** · 05-25-2006

I've stayed there a few times and although it never became a favorite it is a nicely landscaped & themed resort, Boatwright's is a great place to eat, and we never had a problem with buses.

Is this where you are staying on your next trip?

markypooh · 05-25-2006

Were the taxis expensive? Ive always rented a car but would like to save the money. I plan to park hop alot and well be there the first week of august.

tmcquaid · 05-25-2006

We've stayed at POR and wouldn't go back. The room seemed dark and just didn't seem to have the same Disney magic as the other resorts we've stayed at. Being able to take the boats to DTD was great. We did that a few times. I've heard POFQ is better but we're hooked on AKL and are excited to try WL this trip.

I do recall waiting a time or two for the buses but I think that can happen at just about any resort you're at.

**llama** · 05-25-2006

We haven't stayed at POR (it was Dixie Landings then) or POFQ for quite a few years - but I thought they were both outstanding resorts. I especially loved POFQ for it's size and themeing. My dh and dds loved POR. The kids just loved being able to run around and explore the grounds.

jones4117 · 05-25-2006

Well I hope its good....

Leaving for POFQ in (look below) days :)

Extremely Excited!!! (first trip in years)

hula_girl1969 · 05-25-2006

the average cost of the taxis was about $15.00 for the 5 of us. it was totally worth the convenience. always a seat and fast. the only thing is that the taxi drivers arent always the friendliest people that work the planet....but oh well. we did take the bus on the way back from the parks or dinners. for our family it was worth putting our extra money toward taxis. the words "disneyline" doesn't always have to relate to disneyland or disneyworld. we are going back in october and look forward to our taxi rides to maximize our magical experience. we do come all the way for hawaii.

dturano547 · 05-25-2006

Im still in the air, I was planing un upgrading from ASMovies to POFQ but than I saw some info on CSR and it threw a wrench in the whole mix. I may stick with ASM becasue I love the theme and disney feel but like the idea of a mod resort.

**Dana** · 05-25-2006

I definately agree. I found POFQ to be excellent. I thought it was as close to deluxe as you can get without the price tag. The customer service, accomidations, bus service, boat service and food court were ALL top notch. I would definately stay there again.

luvdisney · 05-25-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by dturano547

Im still in the air, I was planing un upgrading from ASMovies to POFQ but than I saw some info on CSR and it threw a wrench in the whole mix. I may stick with ASM becasue I love the theme and disney feel but like the idea of a mod resort.

We have stayed at POR 4 times and we are going back for a 5th in August. We really enjoy it there. We have never had any problems with bus transportation either. It might be worth the upgrade, you might be pleasantly surprised.

7nqb00 · 05-25-2006

Buses for POFQ are very good!

Stay away from CS if you plan to use the buses!

catfish1999 · 05-25-2006

I've stayed at POR three times and would go back in a heartbeat. It's really a beautiful resort and I have no complaints about the transportation either.

05-25-2006	#1 (permalink)
dturano547 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 174	POR & POFQ Above Avg. Hi, Seems from all the posts I read I always hear about POR or POFQ. Seems like evertime a resort is brought up in a post there is nothing but good things to be said about these two resorts. From location, atmosphere, and overall exp it seems like nothing but good times. Just wanted to get that off my chest. Enjoy! __________________ Guys Trip to Disney Aug 26 - Sep 2 Pop Century Cya in Disney

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maelstrom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brava Centauri Posts: 193	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. The bus service is horrible. I guess that's my only real complaint. Hesitant to stay there again because of it. __________________ Sep. 88 offsite, Feb. 89 offsite, Aug. 89 Hilton , Jun. 90 CBR, Jul. 91 POFQ, Jul. 92 POR, Jan. 93 Dolphin, Jul. 93 offsite, Aug. 94 offsite, Jun. 95 offsite, Aug. 96 Disneyland, Jun. 97 offsite, Aug. 98 Contemp, Jul. 99 Contemp, Jun. 00 Disneyland, Feb. 03 CBR, May 03 Contemp, Dec. 03 Poly, May 04 Contemp, Jan. 05 WL, May 05 POFQ & Contemp, Dec. 05 POR, Jun. 06 WL, May 07 AKL & Poly

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hula_girl1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 78	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. our family used taxis and the bus on the way back from the parks. totally worth the money. to be able to get to the parks quicker and enjoy the magic of being in the parks and not waiting for the bus was worth every penny.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. I've stayed there a few times and although it never became a favorite it is a nicely landscaped & themed resort, Boatwright's is a great place to eat, and we never had a problem with buses. Is this where you are staying on your next trip? __________________ 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 23 days 7 hours 6 minutes

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markypooh Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 225	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. Were the taxis expensive? Ive always rented a car but would like to save the money. I plan to park hop alot and well be there the first week of august. __________________

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05-25-2006	#7 (permalink)
tmcquaid Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 106	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. We've stayed at POR and wouldn't go back. The room seemed dark and just didn't seem to have the same Disney magic as the other resorts we've stayed at. Being able to take the boats to DTD was great. We did that a few times. I've heard POFQ is better but we're hooked on AKL and are excited to try WL this trip. I do recall waiting a time or two for the buses but I think that can happen at just about any resort you're at. __________________ September 2001 - AS Movies April 2002 - AS Music December 2002 - POR December 2004 - AKL December 2006 - AKL

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. We haven't stayed at POR (it was Dixie Landings then) or POFQ for quite a few years - but I thought they were both outstanding resorts. I especially loved POFQ for it's size and themeing. My dh and dds loved POR. The kids just loved being able to run around and explore the grounds. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 32 days 18 hours 6 minutes

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jones4117 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ravenna, Ohio Posts: 64	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. Well I hope its good.... Leaving for POFQ in (look below) days :) Extremely Excited!!! (first trip in years) __________________

05-25-2006	#10 (permalink)
hula_girl1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 78	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. the average cost of the taxis was about $15.00 for the 5 of us. it was totally worth the convenience. always a seat and fast. the only thing is that the taxi drivers arent always the friendliest people that work the planet....but oh well. we did take the bus on the way back from the parks or dinners. for our family it was worth putting our extra money toward taxis. the words "disneyline" doesn't always have to relate to disneyland or disneyworld. we are going back in october and look forward to our taxi rides to maximize our magical experience. we do come all the way for hawaii.

05-25-2006	#11 (permalink)
dturano547 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 174	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. Im still in the air, I was planing un upgrading from ASMovies to POFQ but than I saw some info on CSR and it threw a wrench in the whole mix. I may stick with ASM becasue I love the theme and disney feel but like the idea of a mod resort. __________________ Guys Trip to Disney Aug 26 - Sep 2 Pop Century Cya in Disney

05-25-2006	#12 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. I definately agree. I found POFQ to be excellent. I thought it was as close to deluxe as you can get without the price tag. The customer service, accomidations, bus service, boat service and food court were ALL top notch. I would definately stay there again. __________________ ~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. 272 days 7 hours 6 minutes

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. Buses for POFQ are very good! Stay away from CS if you plan to use the buses! __________________

05-25-2006	#15 (permalink)
catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Re: POR & POFQ Above Avg. I've stayed at POR three times and would go back in a heartbeat. It's really a beautiful resort and I have no complaints about the transportation either. __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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