August 2024 first trip with a kiddo … Down in Port Orleans! UPDATED 5/13

[MrsK53113]

I'm joining in! We stayed in a royal room last year and LOVED it! I know this will be special!

and thanks for following along!! I'm so glad to hear you loved your room! I'm excited to surprise my daughter. I can't wait to see her face, lol.

Can I ask which bus stop you found most convenient over in the mansion section? I don't love the idea of an inner bus loop in the resort and it will be a new experience for me. I've never stayed at a resort with one before. Any tips would be great!

 

[MrsK53113]

Hooray for double digits! It’s so exciting to hit countdown milestones when you’ve been waiting and planning for so long!

YAY for Tiana’s! I thought of you when I saw the opening date - I’m thrilled you’ll get a chance to ride your favorite attraction!

Super cute dresses! I think those will work very well for MNNSHP. I think you made the right call switching out the Tiana dress - those poofy princess dresses are beautiful but they’re not super soft and comfy.

I don't know what it is about double digits that just make our trip seem a lot closer than it was before, lol. I can't believe we're almost halfway through May already! Your trip is even closer and I can't wait to hear your TR about it when you all get back!

 

[SimplyGoofy]

I know you asked @kclark9830 about the bus stops, but I thought I’d add my two cents. We stayed at Riverside in the Magnolia Bend/mansions area (but not the royal rooms) back in 2016. We were closest to and used the North Depot stop, but you’ll likely be closer to either the East Depot (if in Oak Manor) or South Depot (if in Parterre Place).

Bus service at Riverside had its issues, but we never had trouble getting onto a bus (or onto a seat) as the North stop was the second resort stop. The South Depot is in front of the main building and is both the busiest and last bus stop. If you’re heading to the park, I’d aim for the East Depot over the South Depot for that reason, but depending on what time you’re heading to the park it may be less of an issue.

 

[MrsK53113]

I know you asked @kclark9830 about the bus stops, but I thought I’d add my two cents. We stayed at Riverside in the Magnolia Bend/mansions area (but not the royal rooms) back in 2016. We were closest to and used the North Depot stop, but you’ll likely be closer to either the East Depot (if in Oak Manor) or South Depot (if in Parterre Place).

Bus service at Riverside had its issues, but we never had trouble getting onto a bus (or onto a seat) as the North stop was the second resort stop. The South Depot is in front of the main building and is both the busiest and last bus stop. If you’re heading to the park, I’d aim for the East Depot over the South Depot for that reason, but depending on what time you’re heading to the park it may be less of an issue.

Thank you!! And that surprises me that the South Depot bus stop is the last and not the first, since it's the front of the resort. Maybe I'll try to request the Oak Manor building to be closer to the East Depot.

 

[SimplyGoofy]

Thank you!! And that surprises me that the South Depot bus stop is the last and not the first, since it's the front of the resort. Maybe I'll try to request the Oak Manor building to be closer to the East Depot.

It doesn't really make sense to me either, but CSR worked the same way. Based on a Google search it seems to still be the case. I think Oak Manor would be a good choice, especially since you'd also be closer to the Ol' Man Island pool complex!

 

[kclark9830]

Thank you!! And that surprises me that the South Depot bus stop is the last and not the first, since it's the front of the resort. Maybe I'll try to request the Oak Manor building to be closer to the East Depot.

Yes, we used the East depot and never had any bus issues. The inner bus loop never bothered us. We've also stayed at CBR and didn't mind it there either.