Favorite moderate?

phayes93 · 06-23-2009

With the Disney Visa Rewards discount offer, it looks like we'll be moving up from a Value to a Moderate this September...

SO - I have a question. Which Moderate do you prefer? The two at which we have not stayed are Coronado Spgs and French Quarter. (I guess you could also throw in Alligator Bayou, since we stayed at Magnolia Bend at Port Orleans.)

DD and I really liked Caribbean Beach, but DW is neutral on it all. She said anywhere onsite is fine with her.

Suggestions, comments?

bethishooked · 06-23-2009

My vote is French Quarter. Much much smaller than CBR, so it will be a different experience for you. As far as the busses, you are first dropped off, and first picked up, so it's very convenient. Very clean, peaceful and a beautiful resort.

lovemysons · 06-23-2009

I like both POR and POFQ, but I do think they are getting a bit tired, I would love to see a rehab of the rooms. That said, the convenience of POFQ is hard to beat, its small, has a very decent food court, and the bus service is pretty good. Not to mention the fact that it is not very far from any of the parks. Also, you do have the boat ride to DTD, which is a nice perk as well.

mcmahon · 06-23-2009

My favorite is POFQ. Last year I stayed at Riverside and found it too big and crowded for my taste.
I have stayed at POFQ several times and would stay there again when I go. I also love the boat to DTD.
Have a great trip.

timsha · 06-23-2009

For a moderate, we love POFQ. It is small and quaint. It does share a bus with POR, but it is the first to get picked up, and the first to get dropped off. There is only 1 bus stop for POFQ.

joseph3947 · 06-23-2009

We're going back to CSR for the first time in 2 years because of the queen beds, hope I'am not disappointed.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-23-2009

We've stayed at CBR, POR, and POFQ and FQ wins hands down. I didn't expect to like it based in the pictures I had seen but the charm won me over as soon as we checked in. POFQ will always be our first choice for a moderate from now on.

Mickeybug · 06-23-2009

a bit off topic but for all you FQ lovers if you haven't already, I suggest you try visiting the real thing sometime. Nothing like the vieux carre, no other place anywhere like it. Just b-ware of the voodoo,lol.

back on topic, one thing you may want to factor in is CS is known to host a lot of conventions so i'd check to see if any are scheduled during your intended stay. If so then that may help you choose.

NokeyNose · 06-23-2009

I haven't stayed at a moderate in ages, (ever since purchasing the DVC) but I will say that we LOVED French Quarter when it was Dixie Landings!!!!

**WishUponAStar** · 06-23-2009

I used to love Coronado and stayed there often.

Peppertink · 06-23-2009

I have always liked POR best. Although I haven't stayed at any other moderate

Anyway..I just like the theme at POR best and I think they have the best food court

mmoore · 06-23-2009

POFQ and CB are my favorites. The convenient bus service and the boat to DD give POFQ a bit of an advantage.

**Dana** · 06-23-2009

I am always going to answer POFQ. I like the smallness of it, the theme, the food court and the closeness to DTD. It's the ONLY moderate for me.

Southern Belle · 06-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickeybug

a bit off topic but for all you FQ lovers if you haven't already, I suggest you try visiting the real thing sometime. Nothing like the vieux carre, no other place anywhere like it. Just b-ware of the voodoo,lol.

I totally agree!!

jenbarnwell · 06-23-2009

Caribbean Beach is our FAV!!

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Favorite moderate? With the Disney Visa Rewards discount offer, it looks like we'll be moving up from a Value to a Moderate this September... SO - I have a question. Which Moderate do you prefer? The two at which we have not stayed are Coronado Spgs and French Quarter. (I guess you could also throw in Alligator Bayou, since we stayed at Magnolia Bend at Port Orleans.) DD and I really liked Caribbean Beach, but DW is neutral on it all. She said anywhere onsite is fine with her. Suggestions, comments? __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: Favorite moderate? My vote is French Quarter. Much much smaller than CBR, so it will be a different experience for you. As far as the busses, you are first dropped off, and first picked up, so it's very convenient. Very clean, peaceful and a beautiful resort. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 125 days 12 hours 3 minutes

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: Favorite moderate? I like both POR and POFQ, but I do think they are getting a bit tired, I would love to see a rehab of the rooms. That said, the convenience of POFQ is hard to beat, its small, has a very decent food court, and the bus service is pretty good. Not to mention the fact that it is not very far from any of the parks. Also, you do have the boat ride to DTD, which is a nice perk as well. __________________ 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 10 days 15 hours 33 minutes

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mcmahon Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: disney Posts: 12	Re: Favorite moderate? My favorite is POFQ. Last year I stayed at Riverside and found it too big and crowded for my taste. I have stayed at POFQ several times and would stay there again when I go. I also love the boat to DTD. Have a great trip.

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Favorite moderate? For a moderate, we love POFQ. It is small and quaint. It does share a bus with POR, but it is the first to get picked up, and the first to get dropped off. There is only 1 bus stop for POFQ. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,341	Re: Favorite moderate? We're going back to CSR for the first time in 2 years because of the queen beds, hope I'am not disappointed. __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Favorite moderate? We've stayed at CBR, POR, and POFQ and FQ wins hands down. I didn't expect to like it based in the pictures I had seen but the charm won me over as soon as we checked in. POFQ will always be our first choice for a moderate from now on. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 9 hours 3 minutes

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Mickeybug Big Cheese Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bossier, LA Posts: 502	Re: Favorite moderate? a bit off topic but for all you FQ lovers if you haven't already, I suggest you try visiting the real thing sometime. Nothing like the vieux carre, no other place anywhere like it. Just b-ware of the voodoo,lol. back on topic, one thing you may want to factor in is CS is known to host a lot of conventions so i'd check to see if any are scheduled during your intended stay. If so then that may help you choose.

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Favorite moderate? I haven't stayed at a moderate in ages, (ever since purchasing the DVC) but I will say that we LOVED French Quarter when it was Dixie Landings!!!! __________________ 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 320 days 19 hours 3 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Favorite moderate? I used to love Coronado and stayed there often. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 4 hours 3 minutes

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Favorite moderate? I have always liked POR best. Although I haven't stayed at any other moderate Anyway..I just like the theme at POR best and I think they have the best food court __________________ 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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mmoore Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 40	Re: Favorite moderate? POFQ and CB are my favorites. The convenient bus service and the boat to DD give POFQ a bit of an advantage.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Favorite moderate? I am always going to answer POFQ. I like the smallness of it, the theme, the food court and the closeness to DTD. It's the ONLY moderate for me. __________________ ~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 4 hours 3 minutes

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jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,686	Re: Favorite moderate? Caribbean Beach is our FAV!! __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2009 ~ Jan ~All Star Sports ~ On our Own! 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to the World! 70 days 8 hours 3 minutes

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