PO French Quarter or Riverside?

amfpv · 08-09-2006

We're planning a trip to WDW over Thanksgiving. We've stayed at POR in the past, but not for two years. I'm hearing that the rooms in Riverside are looking pretty "worn". Also that all room renovations at FQ were completed last year. Ideas? Any reason for concern or is POR still great.

**Dana** · 08-09-2006

If you have already stayed at riverside, go for french quarter. I stayed there this past october and loved it! I like how small the resort is. Your room is close to all the main things no matter which building you are staying at. That and you are the first to be picked up and dropped off with the buses and boats to DTD. There is only one bus stop...that's how small it is. I don't know about you, but I like smallish resorts. I hate walking a mile to get a soda or get to a bus stop.

amfpv · 08-09-2006

THANKS - The other side of the family prefers POR but we're partial to FQ. Have you heard anything about room renovations at POR?

**Dana** · 08-09-2006

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Originally Posted by amfpv

THANKS - The other side of the family prefers POR but we're partial to FQ. Have you heard anything about room renovations at POR?

No, I haven't heard anything about that. Doesn't mean it isn't going on, but I haven't heard it. The POFQ rooms were done not that long ago. I think they are on par with that of a deluxe resort...easily.

jk8 · 08-09-2006

If just for the bus I'd go with POFQ.

Tinkfan · 08-09-2006

We've stayed at both POR & POFQ in the last 3 years. POFQ is done w/ renovations. I think the Mansion section in POR was being renovated after FQ, but I'm not sure if they're done. I personally prefer POFQ.

Like Dana posted, it's a much smaller resort and everything is within walking distance. Just watch out for the attack bird in the courtyard outside the food court. Got my DH a couple of times. I like to meander down the little "streets", through the resort at night. If you take a walk at night near building 1 by the Sassagoula, you may smell the night jasmine blooming. Also, loved, loved the one and only bus stop.

Soundgod · 08-10-2006

We just stayed at POR a month ago. Didn't find anything that special. We spent more time over at the Poly it seemed. Maybe we're just spoiled.

lovemysons · 08-10-2006

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Originally Posted by amfpv

We're planning a trip to WDW over Thanksgiving. We've stayed at POR in the past, but not for two years. I'm hearing that the rooms in Riverside are looking pretty "worn". Also that all room renovations at FQ were completed last year. Ideas? Any reason for concern or is POR still great.

We were there last Dec. and the rooms seemed did not seem worn at all. We stayed in the mansion section, if that helps.

Campbell87 · 08-10-2006

When we stayed at POR for our first ever WDW trip the resort was amazing and Id definatly stay there again. We took a trip to POFQ during our stay but it just didn't have the same feeling. Everything at the POR is so picturesqe and calming, perfect after a busy day at the parks. We styed in tha mansion's (Paterre Place I think) and our building was a 2 second walk from the bridge that leads to the main building. We had a pool in the building next to us plus the landrette.
Having never stayed at POFQ im always going to vote for the POR. The resort really is perfect and as for the bus thing it never really bothered us that much they could be very crowded to get there for parkopening but you were on the bus for such a short time you'd hardly notice it. I suppose you could always get the boat to POFQ and get on the bus fom there if it was going to be such a big problem but Im not sure how early the boat starts running.

Whatver resort you choose make sure you take the boat to DTD and back, especially as it starts to get dark because the sunsetting views are spectacular!!

pezgirl43 · 08-11-2006

Just got back for POR yesterday and the only renovations that we saw going on was the roof of the building where you check in. The rest was BEAUTIFUL and would stay there again in a minute. Ask for building 14, close to everything.

Allyson · 08-12-2006

I love POR...the bus/boat situation is not bad at all...no matter which one you stay at, be sure to see Piano Bob in the POR lounge one night!! He's GREAT...a must see every trip for us.

dznygrl · 08-12-2006

To me, the differences between POR and POFQ are kind of a toss-up.

I consider POFQ a little more couples-oriented, and POR a little more family-oriented...but other than that, I think they're both beautiful and I think Disney is doing some fairly regular renovations on them so they should both look great!

If I HAD to pick, I would pick FQ...just for its size (or lackthereof).

NokeyNose · 08-12-2006

I have not been to PO since we stayed at Dixie Landings in 00', but I have to say, it was very beautiful!!! Very "Southern charm-ish"! I think that is the Riverside side now, correct?

diisneygeek · 08-12-2006

I say if you stayed at POR already, go with POFQ.

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amfpv Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	PO French Quarter or Riverside? We're planning a trip to WDW over Thanksgiving. We've stayed at POR in the past, but not for two years. I'm hearing that the rooms in Riverside are looking pretty "worn". Also that all room renovations at FQ were completed last year. Ideas? Any reason for concern or is POR still great.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? If you have already stayed at riverside, go for french quarter. I stayed there this past october and loved it! I like how small the resort is. Your room is close to all the main things no matter which building you are staying at. That and you are the first to be picked up and dropped off with the buses and boats to DTD. There is only one bus stop...that's how small it is. I don't know about you, but I like smallish resorts. I hate walking a mile to get a soda or get to a bus stop. __________________ ~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 11 hours 29 minutes

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amfpv Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? THANKS - The other side of the family prefers POR but we're partial to FQ. Have you heard anything about room renovations at POR?

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Tinkfan Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Posts: 522	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? We've stayed at both POR & POFQ in the last 3 years. POFQ is done w/ renovations. I think the Mansion section in POR was being renovated after FQ, but I'm not sure if they're done. I personally prefer POFQ. Like Dana posted, it's a much smaller resort and everything is within walking distance. Just watch out for the attack bird in the courtyard outside the food court. Got my DH a couple of times. I like to meander down the little "streets", through the resort at night. If you take a walk at night near building 1 by the Sassagoula, you may smell the night jasmine blooming. Also, loved, loved the one and only bus stop. __________________ Sharon YAAAAAY!!!!! I finally met some MBers Arielmom ~ Dac921 ~ MissSmig ~ Val 32 ~ Princess Alyssa My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone. 1977~Disneyland 1978~Disneyland 11/2001~Off-site 12/2003~POR 05/2005~POFQ 11/2006~POR~Grand Gathering http://www.myspace.com/scl1122 I'm still workin on it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin Back to my Disney Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,800	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? We just stayed at POR a month ago. Didn't find anything that special. We spent more time over at the Poly it seemed. Maybe we're just spoiled. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 6 days 23 hours 29 minutes

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 932	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? When we stayed at POR for our first ever WDW trip the resort was amazing and Id definatly stay there again. We took a trip to POFQ during our stay but it just didn't have the same feeling. Everything at the POR is so picturesqe and calming, perfect after a busy day at the parks. We styed in tha mansion's (Paterre Place I think) and our building was a 2 second walk from the bridge that leads to the main building. We had a pool in the building next to us plus the landrette. Having never stayed at POFQ im always going to vote for the POR. The resort really is perfect and as for the bus thing it never really bothered us that much they could be very crowded to get there for parkopening but you were on the bus for such a short time you'd hardly notice it. I suppose you could always get the boat to POFQ and get on the bus fom there if it was going to be such a big problem but Im not sure how early the boat starts running. Whatver resort you choose make sure you take the boat to DTD and back, especially as it starts to get dark because the sunsetting views are spectacular!!

08-11-2006	#10 (permalink)
pezgirl43 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? Just got back for POR yesterday and the only renovations that we saw going on was the roof of the building where you check in. The rest was BEAUTIFUL and would stay there again in a minute. Ask for building 14, close to everything.

08-12-2006	#11 (permalink)
Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? I love POR...the bus/boat situation is not bad at all...no matter which one you stay at, be sure to see Piano Bob in the POR lounge one night!! He's GREAT...a must see every trip for us. __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? To me, the differences between POR and POFQ are kind of a toss-up. I consider POFQ a little more couples-oriented, and POR a little more family-oriented...but other than that, I think they're both beautiful and I think Disney is doing some fairly regular renovations on them so they should both look great! If I HAD to pick, I would pick FQ...just for its size (or lackthereof). __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 15 hours 29 minutes

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? I have not been to PO since we stayed at Dixie Landings in 00', but I have to say, it was very beautiful!!! Very "Southern charm-ish"! I think that is the Riverside side now, correct? __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 319 days 2 hours 29 minutes

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diisneygeek Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - near The Happiest Place On Earth! Posts: 856	Re: PO French Quarter or Riverside? I say if you stayed at POR already, go with POFQ. __________________ Katrina Aspiring Disney Animator Next Trips: June 2007 - Grad Trip with C/O 2007 @ Disneyland!! August 6-15, 2007 - Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria! October 31, 2007 - Halloween at Disneyland! Yeah, I'm such a Disneyland snob.

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