Moderate Resorts

mrmath · 09-13-2006

Looking to stay at a moderate resort for our next vacation. Which is the best moderate resort? Any info you can give would be great.

Cosmicwaves · 09-13-2006

Well, I've never stayed at one, but I will tomorrow! I'm staying at POR! I'll take lots of pictures to share, so you can take a look!

Erin · 09-13-2006

I'm a big fan of the Coronado Springs Resort! Great pool, great food court, etc.

You can look at a comparison of all the resorts at Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Vacation Information Guide - WDW Planning Guide - Walt Disney World

They have slide shows and details of every resort!

I hope that helps!

**mickey** · 09-13-2006

I think all four have the ups and downs. I prefer French Quarter, simply because of the small size. The other three are huge. I also like the pools at Port Orleans as well, and having the choice of two good pools is always great.

iluvwdw · 09-13-2006

I have never stayed at a moderate, but I hear WONDERFUL things about POR and POFQ. I hope to stay there one day! (MAYBE if they have free dining next year!!!

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Allyson · 09-13-2006

POR is my favorite (I've only stayed there and Coronado Springs). Carribbean Beach doesn't appeal to me, and I'm sure POFQ would be great - given it's smaller size. I like being close to the POR lounge at night because we

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Peppertink · 09-13-2006

POR is my favorite....have not stayed at any other, but I've seen POFQ....prefer POR because it seems to offer more:)

**Dana** · 09-13-2006

My favorite mod is POFQ because of it's size, location and service. All are perfect!

chris24 · 09-13-2006

i have heard nothing but great remarks about coronado springs.....

tiptonsara · 09-13-2006

We have stayed at each one, except for Riverside. I loved the theme of CBR. Coronado Springs was great, but we preferred French Quarter. The size is perfect and having a boat to DTD is an added plus. You will not be disappointed at any of them!

eliemi · 09-13-2006

I love the Port Orleans Riverside. It's very quiet and you can take a boat ride to downtown disney. I'm going to the Coronado Springs for the first time in Nov. It seems really nice

Soundgod · 09-13-2006

We stayed at POR and Caribbean Beach. They didn't really float my boat, but I'm spoiled. They're nice. Comparable to any mid-range hotel anywhere.

Andrea · 09-13-2006

I don't feel like I can say "best". It's a matter of personal taste and style- service and amenities are going to be comparable.

Get yourself your drink of choice, sit back, and do what Erin suggested: Peruse Allearsnet.com!

leslieh · 09-13-2006

Well Mr. Math, we've stayed at all of the moderates and my kids liked Coronado Springs the best, mostly due to their awesome pool... Yes it's a large resort, so room location can be a factor. Consult the Unofficial Guide for good info concerning room locations (no matter which resort you choose). Our least favorite was CBR. I would put POR second, followed by POFQ.

KarenWDWCP · 09-13-2006

I've stayed at all except for Coronando Springs. POR is my very, very favorite. I have stayed there 4 times and just keep going back. This last trip was my first time staying in the Alligator Bayou section there and it was just as great as the Magnolia Bend section.

Good luck with making your decision!

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mrmath Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 116	Moderate Resorts Looking to stay at a moderate resort for our next vacation. Which is the best moderate resort? Any info you can give would be great.

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Moderate Resorts Well, I've never stayed at one, but I will tomorrow! I'm staying at POR! I'll take lots of pictures to share, so you can take a look! __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Moderate Resorts I'm a big fan of the Coronado Springs Resort! Great pool, great food court, etc. You can look at a comparison of all the resorts at Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Vacation Information Guide - WDW Planning Guide - Walt Disney World They have slide shows and details of every resort! I hope that helps! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Moderate Resorts I think all four have the ups and downs. I prefer French Quarter, simply because of the small size. The other three are huge. I also like the pools at Port Orleans as well, and having the choice of two good pools is always great. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Moderate Resorts I have never stayed at a moderate, but I hear WONDERFUL things about POR and POFQ. I hope to stay there one day! (MAYBE if they have free dining next year!!! ) __________________ 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! 83 days 7 hours 3 minutes

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: Moderate Resorts POR is my favorite (I've only stayed there and Coronado Springs). Carribbean Beach doesn't appeal to me, and I'm sure POFQ would be great - given it's smaller size. I like being close to the POR lounge at night because we Bob!! Home Page Bob Jackson piano singalong comedy boogie woogie cruise ship headliner entertainer __________________ 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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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Moderate Resorts POR is my favorite....have not stayed at any other, but I've seen POFQ....prefer POR because it seems to offer more:) __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Moderate Resorts My favorite mod is POFQ because of it's size, location and service. All are perfect! __________________ ~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. 273 days 7 hours 33 minutes

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Moderate Resorts i have heard nothing but great remarks about coronado springs..... __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 13 days 15 hours 3 minutes

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tiptonsara Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oak Ridge Posts: 371	Re: Moderate Resorts We have stayed at each one, except for Riverside. I loved the theme of CBR. Coronado Springs was great, but we preferred French Quarter. The size is perfect and having a boat to DTD is an added plus. You will not be disappointed at any of them! __________________ Misty Avatar: Waiting on the boat at our favorite place in the World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madison's 15th trip!!

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eliemi Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near the Magic Posts: 28	Re: Moderate Resorts I love the Port Orleans Riverside. It's very quiet and you can take a boat ride to downtown disney. I'm going to the Coronado Springs for the first time in Nov. It seems really nice

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,789	Re: Moderate Resorts We stayed at POR and Caribbean Beach. They didn't really float my boat, but I'm spoiled. They're nice. Comparable to any mid-range hotel anywhere. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Moderate Resorts I don't feel like I can say "best". It's a matter of personal taste and style- service and amenities are going to be comparable. Get yourself your drink of choice, sit back, and do what Erin suggested: Peruse Allearsnet.com! __________________ 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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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Moderate Resorts Well Mr. Math, we've stayed at all of the moderates and my kids liked Coronado Springs the best, mostly due to their awesome pool... Yes it's a large resort, so room location can be a factor. Consult the Unofficial Guide for good info concerning room locations (no matter which resort you choose). Our least favorite was CBR. I would put POR second, followed by POFQ. __________________ 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! 27 days 20 hours 3 minutes

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,409	Re: Moderate Resorts I've stayed at all except for Coronando Springs. POR is my very, very favorite. I have stayed there 4 times and just keep going back. This last trip was my first time staying in the Alligator Bayou section there and it was just as great as the Magnolia Bend section. Good luck with making your decision! __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ 2009 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I'll be setting sail on the S.S. NKOTB in... 173 days 18 hours 33 minutes