Need major opinions please...

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

I am going to WDW, of course

, in Dec. 13th, but now that the pkg is on sale I decided to rebook the reservation to take advantage of the sale plus I have this friend of mine that wants to go with me and she's never ever stayed at WDW... she hasnt been there in YEARS!...

Here's my question..

Where is it better to stay at,

Coronado Springs, POFQ, or POR??

Its going to be 2 adults and 3 children hence the staying at a moderate resort..

dznygrl · 08-30-2006

Port Orleans Riverside, no question. They are really the only resort that is set up for 5 people in one room. (Is that what you're planning?)

If you have an Alligator Bayou room at POR, you've already got the built-in trundle bed, no need to pay extra for a rollaway or force someone to sleep on the floor.

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

Would FQ be more fancy or Riverside?

lovemysons · 08-30-2006

You know, I think the mansion rooms at Riverside were quite nice, and the rooms at FQ were very charming, I don't know if I would use the word fancy.

iluvwdw · 08-30-2006

I think Riverside is the only moderate that will sleep 5. They have the trundle beds there. You have to request this type of room on your ressie, though.

As to which is fancier, I have absolutely no clue. I think they are both on par with each other, since they are sister resorts with the same pricing structure. But maybe someone else here who has been to each resort can answer!

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

YAY!

I had guessed right...

But you know had to get those opinions in

Thanks!

leslieh · 08-30-2006

Well, that's a good question! We have stayed at all three, and my children liked CSR the best, no doubt because of the great pool. I think your location at CSR can be a huge factor, since it is so large. Personally, I like CSR and POR better than POFQ. Come to think of it, the beignets at POFQ were so yummy...Obviously, I will be no help because we enjoyed each of these resorts. My kids vote for CSR, if that matters!

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

Hehe!

Kids opinions are always the best since they are the ones who are going to enjoy them the most.

Ok, mainly the big kids are going to enjoy them the most...

dznygrl · 08-30-2006

I think the "fanciest" rooms are tied, Magnolia Bend at Riverside with the rooms at French Quarter. They're about equally elegant in my opinion. Obviously, Alligator Bayou is kind of on a different level altogether.

Here are some pics for your own personal comparison:

http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/dxl13.jpg -Riverside/Alligator Bayou

http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/por20.jpg -Riverside/Magnolia Bend

http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/fq6.jpg -French Quarter

If I had my choice, I would pick Port Orleans French Quarter...it just appeals to me, no particular reason why. But with 5 people I would definitely go for Riverside.

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

Dude!

Thanks for the links my friend

dznygrl · 08-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireAngel

Dude!

Thanks for the links my friend

You are soooo incredibly welcome buddy ol' pal!

FireAngel · 08-30-2006

hehehe

alilmagical32 · 08-30-2006

The FQ rooms are much closer together its more of a typical hotel feel. (at least to me) At riverside, the buildings are VERY VERY spaced out and it is a more relaxed feel. My personal opinion would be riverside because i've had two wonderful stays there. PLUS, I will be working in the food court there to provide you service with a smile :)

Andrea · 08-31-2006

Maybe it's just for my dates (earlier in December than yours), but Coronado Springs is the only resort that has discounted rooms available. So check out what's available before getting set on a certain place!

alilmagical32 · 08-31-2006

really do some research because coronado is typically a little more expensive than the others, so even with the discount it may even out. I just made this mistake when booking a trip for my mom, but again it could have just been my dates. Good luck!

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Need major opinions please... I am going to WDW, of course , in Dec. 13th, but now that the pkg is on sale I decided to rebook the reservation to take advantage of the sale plus I have this friend of mine that wants to go with me and she's never ever stayed at WDW... she hasnt been there in YEARS!... Here's my question.. Where is it better to stay at, Coronado Springs, POFQ, or POR?? Its going to be 2 adults and 3 children hence the staying at a moderate resort.. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Need major opinions please... Port Orleans Riverside, no question. They are really the only resort that is set up for 5 people in one room. (Is that what you're planning?) If you have an Alligator Bayou room at POR, you've already got the built-in trundle bed, no need to pay extra for a rollaway or force someone to sleep on the floor. __________________ 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! 39 days 23 hours 38 minutes

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Need major opinions please... Would FQ be more fancy or Riverside? __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,713	Re: Need major opinions please... You know, I think the mansion rooms at Riverside were quite nice, and the rooms at FQ were very charming, I don't know if I would use the word fancy. __________________ 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 8 days 7 hours 8 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Need major opinions please... I think Riverside is the only moderate that will sleep 5. They have the trundle beds there. You have to request this type of room on your ressie, though. As to which is fancier, I have absolutely no clue. I think they are both on par with each other, since they are sister resorts with the same pricing structure. But maybe someone else here who has been to each resort can answer! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 80 days 19 hours 8 minutes

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Need major opinions please... YAY! I had guessed right... But you know had to get those opinions in Thanks! __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Need major opinions please... Well, that's a good question! We have stayed at all three, and my children liked CSR the best, no doubt because of the great pool. I think your location at CSR can be a huge factor, since it is so large. Personally, I like CSR and POR better than POFQ. Come to think of it, the beignets at POFQ were so yummy...Obviously, I will be no help because we enjoyed each of these resorts. My kids vote for CSR, if that matters! __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 25 days 8 hours 8 minutes

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Need major opinions please... Hehe! Kids opinions are always the best since they are the ones who are going to enjoy them the most. Ok, mainly the big kids are going to enjoy them the most... __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Need major opinions please... I think the "fanciest" rooms are tied, Magnolia Bend at Riverside with the rooms at French Quarter. They're about equally elegant in my opinion. Obviously, Alligator Bayou is kind of on a different level altogether. Here are some pics for your own personal comparison: http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/dxl13.jpg -Riverside/Alligator Bayou http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/por20.jpg -Riverside/Magnolia Bend http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/fq6.jpg -French Quarter If I had my choice, I would pick Port Orleans French Quarter...it just appeals to me, no particular reason why. But with 5 people I would definitely go for Riverside. __________________ 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! 39 days 23 hours 38 minutes

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Need major opinions please... Dude! Thanks for the links my friend __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Need major opinions please... hehehe __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: Need major opinions please... The FQ rooms are much closer together its more of a typical hotel feel. (at least to me) At riverside, the buildings are VERY VERY spaced out and it is a more relaxed feel. My personal opinion would be riverside because i've had two wonderful stays there. PLUS, I will be working in the food court there to provide you service with a smile :) __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 16 days 20 hours 8 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Need major opinions please... Maybe it's just for my dates (earlier in December than yours), but Coronado Springs is the only resort that has discounted rooms available. So check out what's available before getting set on a certain 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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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: Need major opinions please... really do some research because coronado is typically a little more expensive than the others, so even with the discount it may even out. I just made this mistake when booking a trip for my mom, but again it could have just been my dates. Good luck! __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 16 days 20 hours 8 minutes

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