How is the Port Orleans Riverside? - Page 2

alicefan · 05-18-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

I just switched from POP to Riverside as well so I will let ya know next week when I come back

IMHO, POP does not even hold a candle to POR. You are going to love it there! It is just beautiful - and you will love the boat to DTD!

dznygrl · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by alicefan

IMHO, POP does not even hold a candle to POR. You are going to love it there! It is just beautiful - and you will love the boat to DTD!

I agree, you will absolutely fall in love with POR - especially in comparison to POP! It just has so much more to offer...even in ambiance alone!

StaceyDarling! · 05-20-2008

It is so adorable! You really feel like your in a little neighborhood in New Orleans! The pool is sooo much fun though! And then theres also an awesome horsedrawn carriage ride through the streets!

tnmom · 05-20-2008

We really liked POR when we stayed there. The resort has a really nice feel to it, and the pool was a lot of fun. I would recommend an upstairs room if you can handle the stairs. We got a little tired of hearing the water run through the pipes in the walls and other various things associated with water in a room, as we were on the lower floor. You'll really enjoy the resort!

**MissDisney** · 05-20-2008

tiki, POR is fabulous... a family fave (see my signature!) Perfect for the ages yo umentioned, with great food, theming, pool area, and all sorts of cool things to do. We love Alligator Bayou section the most.

Soundgod · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by alicefan

IMHO, POP does not even hold a candle to POR. You are going to love it there! It is just beautiful - and you will love the boat to DTD!

None of the values hold a candle to any of the mods. If for no reason other than the mods have many many more trees and less concrete.

alicefan · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

None of the values hold a candle to any of the mods. If for no reason other than the mods have many many more trees and less concrete.

I know! I always wondered why they skimp so much on the landscape. Last time I checked bushes cost less than concrete!

lisalovesmickey · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by disneycouple30

I think this is the best resort for a family. Lots of things to do from fishing, bike riding, boating, carriage rides, great bar, food not bad, usually the best of all moderates or values rosorts. Love the boat ride to and from DTD. Love to walk with wife after dark and listen to all the piped in crickets and frogs. Good aracade for the older kids.

This is not a joke post, I am asking a real question...

Are the crickets and frogs really "piped" in? I honestly thought they were real?

Lisa

**cinderbella** · 05-20-2008

I really love POR..we stayed there for a short three night trip in '06 and stayed in Magnolia Manor. It was one of my favorite trips to date actually. The only downside is it can be big. We stayed close to the main building and we didn't even SEE any of the Alligator Bayou Section.

**llama** · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

This is not a joke post, I am asking a real question...

Are the crickets and frogs really "piped" in? I honestly thought they were real?

Lisa

yes they are - if you look really closely in the foliage, you'll see little microphones - croaking!

POR is a great resort for kids - tons to do.

Peppertink · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by llama

yes they are - if you look really closely in the foliage, you'll see little microphones - croaking!

POR is a great resort for kids - tons to do.

I really like POR as well. If staying at a moderate...I just can't get myself to stay anywhere else

Oh....and we discovered, on our last trip to DLR, that the crickets are magically voiced at the Grand Californian as well

slist · 05-20-2008

My favorite moderate resort. The kids will love the pool. I think they have one of the best stores of all the resorts. We love boatwrights for breakfast try the cresent french toast yummy. If Piano Bob is playing in the lounge that is great fun. We fished and rented bikes last time we were there. I also like that you can take the boat to dtd. You won't be sorry that you switched.

donaldschick · 05-21-2008

I really like Riverside or Frenchquarter I prefer to stay at Caribbean Beach Resort!

inluvwithdisney · 05-21-2008

LOVE LOVE LOVE POR!!!!!!! It is our favorite resort!! As I tell everyone that goes there, do not miss BOB the piano guy in the lounge next to the lobby!!! He is so fun and your teens will love him. He plays at about 9pm on Wed, thurs, fri. and saturdays!!!

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StaceyDarling! Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pa! Posts: 258	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? It is so adorable! You really feel like your in a little neighborhood in New Orleans! The pool is sooo much fun though! And then theres also an awesome horsedrawn carriage ride through the streets! __________________ I'll never grow up, StaceyDarling! UPCOMING DISNEY EVENTS! * JB BOOK SINGING!- November 28 @ 3:00 PM a@ Barnes & Noble's at 555 5th Avenue. "This won't do. What's the matter with you? All it takes is faith and trust. Oh! And something I forgot. Dust!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Vacation To The Happiest Place On Earth! Off Enjoying My Time With Peter Pan!

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tnmom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Land of Sweet Tea Posts: 152	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? We really liked POR when we stayed there. The resort has a really nice feel to it, and the pool was a lot of fun. I would recommend an upstairs room if you can handle the stairs. We got a little tired of hearing the water run through the pipes in the walls and other various things associated with water in a room, as we were on the lower floor. You'll really enjoy the resort! __________________ 1976: Fort Wilderness Campground 1993: Offsite 1999: Offsite 2003: Disneyland's Grand Californian 2004: Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007: Port Orleans Riverside My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Pre-Birthday Celebration at the Polynesian! 170 days 3 hours 4 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,415	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? I really love POR..we stayed there for a short three night trip in '06 and stayed in Magnolia Manor. It was one of my favorite trips to date actually. The only downside is it can be big. We stayed close to the main building and we didn't even SEE any of the Alligator Bayou Section. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bella goes to Washington... 43 days 4 hours 4 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 561	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? My favorite moderate resort. The kids will love the pool. I think they have one of the best stores of all the resorts. We love boatwrights for breakfast try the cresent french toast yummy. If Piano Bob is playing in the lounge that is great fun. We fished and rented bikes last time we were there. I also like that you can take the boat to dtd. You won't be sorry that you switched. __________________ I live for Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Girls Trip--Super Soap Weekend

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 217	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? I really like Riverside or Frenchquarter I prefer to stay at Caribbean Beach Resort! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caribbean Beach Resort-It's going to be so HOT! 188 days 18 hours 46 minutes

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inluvwithdisney Missin' the MOUSE!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,640	Re: How is the Port Orleans Riverside? LOVE LOVE LOVE POR!!!!!!! It is our favorite resort!! As I tell everyone that goes there, do not miss BOB the piano guy in the lounge next to the lobby!!! He is so fun and your teens will love him. He plays at about 9pm on Wed, thurs, fri. and saturdays!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Always at Disney in my mind!!!!!!!!!!!! Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2 FULL weeks with the MOUSE!! 8 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! 175 days 1 hours 4 minutes

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