Which Moderate and why - Page 2

woohoo · 03-31-2008

My favorite of all of them has been French Quarter- the buildings were fabulous and the feel of the whole resort was much more quaint than the others. I did not care at all for cbr - too big and we were far from absolutely everything.

**MissDisney** · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Dopey

we love POR. Lush and green and quiet. The atmosphere cannot be beat. Boat to DTD!

You know, that really is one of the most magical aspects of POR isn't it Iris? We always request Alligator Bayou, because after a day at the parks, DH loves to feel lke he is really away from it all. And that landscaping over at Alligator Bayou really feels like you are in the bayou, even though the bus stop is 50 yards away! LOL

And when you walk aroudn the property, and there are reeds and waterlillies and ivy and flowers and thick grass and mossy winding paths and secret playgrounds, and all that. Well, if we happened upon a resort like POR at some location besides WDW, we would STILL think we had found a treasure!

Willbegone · 03-31-2008

We have stayed at POR, POFQ, and CBR. I know I'm in the miniority but I would choose CBR. We love it! FQ is nice with a great pool but we had a bad experience with Mousekeeping in May so that will be out for us from now on. We love the atmosphere at CBR and with the new Pirate pool being built that will get us to go back.

PrincessPooh · 03-31-2008

I've done both sides of Port Orleans, and I really loved FQ much better. The only thing you miss from Riverside is a full service restaurant, which we didnt care for anyway when we ate there. FQ is small, and charming, and the pool/rec area is awesome. Also, Since they are sister resorts, you can stay at one and play at the other one day if you wish. Another tidbit to keep in mind is that both Riverside and FQ usually share buses to the parks, but FQ is almost always the first to get picked up on the way there (so you actually get a seat) and the first to drop off (so you don't have to go for a long useless ride at the end of a long day in the park). That experience also affects my opinion greatly!

MickeyMcFizzle · 03-31-2008

I voted CSR - and thats because its my fave, theming wise. I love the grounds so much too.

Theming and environment is important to me. I think the other mods are equally as fab amenities wise, and a little walking at CSR doesn't bother me, so I go on theming.

**Dopey** · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

You know, that really is one of the most magical aspects of POR isn't it Iris? We always request Alligator Bayou, because after a day at the parks, DH loves to feel lke he is really away from it all. And that landscaping over at Alligator Bayou really feels like you are in the bayou, even though the bus stop is 50 yards away! LOL

And when you walk aroudn the property, and there are reeds and waterlillies and ivy and flowers and thick grass and mossy winding paths and secret playgrounds, and all that. Well, if we happened upon a resort like POR at some location besides WDW, we would STILL think we had found a treasure!

Yes, yes - all that and staying on the second floor really does make us feel like we're in a tree house. I just wish there could be seating on the balconies somehow to enjoy it even more.

Peppertink · 03-31-2008

POR! It's quiet and I don't find it to be too big. I've never had a problem with the buses..always go to the main stop at the front of the resort and I love the theming! Convenient boat to DTD:)

lisalovesmickey · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I like POFQ for the small size. No matter where your room is you are close to everything.

This is the same reason I voted for POFQ. I LOVED it. While we are trying out WL this year I am sure will will stay at POFQ many more times.

Lisa

**MissDisney** · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Dopey

staying on the second floor really does make us feel like we're in a tree house.

That's the kind of thing that makes me love you Dopey!

leslieh · 03-31-2008

It's funny how many diverse opinions we have here! I like CSR the most and like CBR the least. I also like POR MUCH more than POFQ.

Caseys Corner · 03-31-2008

POFQ its small, quiet and relaxing.

mickeysgirlz · 03-31-2008

Well if you had asked me last month I would say POFQ. (we stayed there in Feb) and I just

d it! It was small, quiet and overall really nice (rooms needed a little updating)

BUT, since I just got back from CSR . . . I picked that . . . we really

d it! The room was new and fresh, the food court was AWESOME, the pool top notch, with a pool/snack bar that was great!

I am hoping to post my TR in the next day or so and I took lots of pics!

POR is just too big for us (DD8 & DD4's little legs don't like to walk too far to get a snack or drink

)

**Dopey** · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

That's the kind of thing that makes me love you Dopey!

teeheee

PrincessFan · 03-31-2008

LOVE

CBR -- its great, love the theme. . .don't go until after SEptember 2008 though as they are renovating the pool - I bet the pool will be awesome, I hear its based on Pirates of the Carribean.

Cynsayshi · 03-31-2008

Ooh - didn't know about the change of theme for the CBR pool! We'll have to keep it in mind when the boys get old enough that a well-themed pool is important. Right now, as long as it's wet, they're happy - and so we're staying at Values for the next few years.

We've only stayed at CSR, which I enjoyed, but I'd really like to stay at POFQ. I'm confused, though

The poll is showing POR and PORR - what's PORR?

View Poll Results: Which Moderate and why
CBR	4	8.51%
POR	17	36.17%
PORR	16	34.04%
CSR	10	21.28%
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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,708	Re: Which Moderate and why My favorite of all of them has been French Quarter- the buildings were fabulous and the feel of the whole resort was much more quaint than the others. I did not care at all for cbr - too big and we were far from absolutely everything. __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,618	Re: Which Moderate and why We have stayed at POR, POFQ, and CBR. I know I'm in the miniority but I would choose CBR. We love it! FQ is nice with a great pool but we had a bad experience with Mousekeeping in May so that will be out for us from now on. We love the atmosphere at CBR and with the new Pirate pool being built that will get us to go back. __________________ Feb. 2002: CBR Mar. 2003: POR Oct. 2005: CBR Mar. 2006: POFQ May 2007: POFQ Nov. 2008: SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DDs dancing for Mickey in.... 189 days 0 hours 19 minutes

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,357	Re: Which Moderate and why I've done both sides of Port Orleans, and I really loved FQ much better. The only thing you miss from Riverside is a full service restaurant, which we didnt care for anyway when we ate there. FQ is small, and charming, and the pool/rec area is awesome. Also, Since they are sister resorts, you can stay at one and play at the other one day if you wish. Another tidbit to keep in mind is that both Riverside and FQ usually share buses to the parks, but FQ is almost always the first to get picked up on the way there (so you actually get a seat) and the first to drop off (so you don't have to go for a long useless ride at the end of a long day in the park). That experience also affects my opinion greatly! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY... The newest DVC member and neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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MickeyMcFizzle Boo to You! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canadialand Posts: 1,539	Re: Which Moderate and why I voted CSR - and thats because its my fave, theming wise. I love the grounds so much too. Theming and environment is important to me. I think the other mods are equally as fab amenities wise, and a little walking at CSR doesn't bother me, so I go on theming.

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Peppertink Ferret Whisperer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home is where my heart is... Posts: 5,993	Re: Which Moderate and why POR! It's quiet and I don't find it to be too big. I've never had a problem with the buses..always go to the main stop at the front of the resort and I love the theming! Convenient boat to DTD:) __________________ 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: Over the rainbow.... Oh happy day!

03-31-2008	#25 (permalink)
leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,565	Re: Which Moderate and why It's funny how many diverse opinions we have here! I like CSR the most and like CBR the least. I also like POR MUCH more than POFQ. __________________ Leslie Avatar: BLT- WDW is building my other home! 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, Coronado Springs 2004- Pop Century, Fort Wilderness, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- Pop Century, offsite, Pop Century again 2007- Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, offsite, Wilderness Lodge 2008- Pop Century, Animal Kingdom, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two more WDW trips in 2008... 14 days 22 hours 19 minutes

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Caseys Corner Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,344	Re: Which Moderate and why POFQ its small, quiet and relaxing. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Avatar a pic Christmas morning 5:00 am 2006 waiting for rope drop.

03-31-2008	#27 (permalink)
mickeysgirlz Crazy 4 Disney! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours South of WDW! Posts: 4,004	Re: Which Moderate and why Well if you had asked me last month I would say POFQ. (we stayed there in Feb) and I just d it! It was small, quiet and overall really nice (rooms needed a little updating) BUT, since I just got back from CSR . . . I picked that . . . we really d it! The room was new and fresh, the food court was AWESOME, the pool top notch, with a pool/snack bar that was great! I am hoping to post my TR in the next day or so and I took lots of pics! POR is just too big for us (DD8 & DD4's little legs don't like to walk too far to get a snack or drink ) __________________ -JEN 24 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! 2008 CHRISTMAS TRIP-CSR 12/20-12/25 SURPRISE TRIP! 3 days for FREE! 3/27/09 - 4/3/09 "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa and ddoll My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas time with Mickey and Friends . . . can't wait! 14 days 20 hours 19 minutes

03-31-2008	#29 (permalink)
PrincessFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 161	Re: Which Moderate and why LOVE CBR -- its great, love the theme. . .don't go until after SEptember 2008 though as they are renovating the pool - I bet the pool will be awesome, I hear its based on Pirates of the Carribean. __________________ 2008 ~ Princess Vacation ~ POP Century 2007 ~ Pop Century 2004 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 2000 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1999 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1997 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1993 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 1992 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1989 ~ Polynesian 1987 ~ Polynesian

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 235	Re: Which Moderate and why Ooh - didn't know about the change of theme for the CBR pool! We'll have to keep it in mind when the boys get old enough that a well-themed pool is important. Right now, as long as it's wet, they're happy - and so we're staying at Values for the next few years. We've only stayed at CSR, which I enjoyed, but I'd really like to stay at POFQ. I'm confused, though The poll is showing POR and PORR - what's PORR? __________________ **Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... Avatar: The family in front of Walt and the Castle during extra magic hours - 5/18/08, Magic Kingdom, Disney World 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member

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