Disney's PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE RESORT Information & Questions

[andrewilley]

I was wondering the same! Also should I bring power strip?

I always do. Several, in fact.

Andre

 

[CandiceF]

There isn't a USB port, but there are several mains sockets that you can plug your regular charger into (including by the beside table).




As it says in FAQ on the first page, do both. Call in advance to make sure your two bookings are set up as linked continuing reservations, and you can also add any requests at that point too. However all that does is add notes your your file on the system, so about 3-5 days before arrival it's worth sending a fax (which goes directly to the resort's room allocation team) explaining that you'd really like the same room for the whole stay if possible, and reminding them about any other requests you might have.

Andre

Thank-you so much for all of your help! I started reading through the FAQ yesterday but my 3 year old didn't let me get very far! I will try to read through more of it today.

 

[cartydog]

Happy to be returning the end of Jan. Just booked pool view January 21-28! Can't wait!

 

[keahgirl8]

Does anyone know if there is a usb charging port in the room? I have an external charger that I will need to plug in at night. Thanks!

I was wondering the same! Also should I bring power strip?

As Andre said, there isn't. I have a small tower that I got from Ross that I can plug USB cords into.

 

[jwwi]

Thanks for the quick response. I don't want to bring my laptop just to use as USB port connection. Will have to check out my options. I'm the planner for our party of 9, I think my MDE will be used a lot! Love POR, can't wait to get back

 

[andrewilley]

I don't want to bring my laptop just to use as USB port connection.

Why not just bring the regular charger & cable for your device and plug it into the mains like you would at home?

Andre

 

[got2sammies]

Question... are the two buildings with royal rooms.. do they have any non royal rooms? I have a royal brother does not but I want to be close if not same building if possible

 

[siskaren]

Question... are the two buildings with royal rooms.. do they have any non royal rooms? I have a royal brother does not but I want to be close if not same building if possible

No, those buildings are all Royal rooms.

 

[got2sammies]

No, those buildings are all Royal rooms.

I was afraid of that! Thanks!

 

[mouseearstx]

Woo-Hoo! We just booked this resort for 1/1-1/7/2017 with the free DP! CBR was slightly cheaper, but we've stayed there the past two trips and haven't been here since 2006! When we did the same deal in Sept of '15 POR wasn't even an option. Can't wait to go back!

I asked the kids if they would like a trip to WDW as their Christmas/Hanukkah gifts (interfaith family) and they said "yes"! I like the idea if experiences of more toys. The toys will eventually break or be discarded. The memories of the experience will last a lifetime! We were going to take the kids to DL over spring Break, but this deal popped up and with our school Districts crazy Winter Break, they would only miss two days of school on these dates and we'd save over $1000. How could my DH say "no" to that?!

 

[kristie73]

So I asked this in it's own thread, but there has been no answer.

Do you know what the Resort gift shop specials are? One year it was spend $30 and you can buy this Mickey blanket for $? I think one time it was a little Disney suitcase. Are there still specials like this? Maybe this was at Disneyland, but I thought I remember certain resort gift shop specials at POR and other locations? I guess I'll find out soon.

 

[nkereina]

So I asked this in it's own thread, but there has been no answer.

Do you know what the Resort gift shop specials are? One year it was spend $30 and you can buy this Mickey blanket for $? I think one time it was a little Disney suitcase. Are there still specials like this? Maybe this was at Disneyland, but I thought I remember certain resort gift shop specials at POR and other locations? I guess I'll find out soon.

They have this at any store, not just the resorts. Not sure what it is currently, but last year I believe it was spend $40 and you could purchase a Disney fleece blanket for $25. I've seen two different blankets and a tote bag offered in the past.

 

[DisneyFanJenn]

So I asked this in it's own thread, but there has been no answer.

Do you know what the Resort gift shop specials are? One year it was spend $30 and you can buy this Mickey blanket for $? I think one time it was a little Disney suitcase. Are there still specials like this? Maybe this was at Disneyland, but I thought I remember certain resort gift shop specials at POR and other locations? I guess I'll find out soon.

Last week it was buy the insulated tote for $20.00 and then you can buy a backpack (2 to choose from) for $20.00.

 

[dmband]

Hello Gang,
I'll be honest, I have not had time to search or really read this thread yet so forgive me if my question has been answered

I am basically trying to see if there is a way to HELP assure connecting rooms by paying for "Royal".
I assume I have a better chance since I know 100% they will be located in one of two buildings BUT can anyone assist me in a breakdown of what rooms might or might not fall into different categories??
For example, room numbers ___ to ___ are Royal Pool view and so on. This would really assist because I could see if one "view" is more limited and give me a higher chance of being connected, or at least close to each other. TIA

 

[Cluelyss]

Hello Gang,
I'll be honest, I have not had time to search or really read this thread yet so forgive me if my question has been answered

I am basically trying to see if there is a way to HELP assure connecting rooms by paying for "Royal".
I assume I have a better chance since I know 100% they will be located in one of two buildings BUT can anyone assist me in a breakdown of what rooms might or might not fall into different categories??
For example, room numbers ___ to ___ are Royal Pool view and so on. This would really assist because I could see if one "view" is more limited and give me a higher chance of being connected, or at least close to each other. TIA

You can see the categories / room numbers here:
http://www.portorleans.org/images/buildingmaps/download.php?file=Floorplan-POR-MagnoliaBend.pdf

 

[agavegirl1]

I was just on the WDW website checking out photos of preferred rooms and there seems to be two different types of decor. One has upholstered chairs at the small table and one has rustic chairs. Due to back issues, I like to know what kind of chair I'll be getting. What rooms have the higher back upholstered chairs? They look more like they are in Magnolia Bend but no preferred rooms are located there per the map.

 

[dansdad]

I was just on the WDW website checking out photos of preferred rooms and there seems to be two different types of decor. One has upholstered chairs at the small table and one has rustic chairs. Due to back issues, I like to know what kind of chair I'll be getting. What rooms have the higher back upholstered chairs? They look more like they are in Magnolia Bend but no preferred rooms are located there per the map.

The photos on the WDW site are notoriously wrong, outdated, etc. Here is a 360 degree view of a room in the Alligator Bayou section.

http://www.portorleans.org/alligator-bayou.php

 

[agavegirl1]

The photos on the WDW site are notoriously wrong, outdated, etc. Here is a 360 degree view of a room in the Alligator Bayou section.

http://www.portorleans.org/alligator-bayou.php

Thanks. It is as I suspected. I will need to bring a lumbar support pillow for a preferred room in Alligator Bayou then. That is, unless my new physical therapy does the trick perfectly. Hubby would like the preferred location.

 

[Sue M]

Question... are the two buildings with royal rooms.. do they have any non royal rooms? I have a royal brother does not but I want to be close if not same building if possible

Oak Manor is Royal Rooms, and the building next to it, Magnolia Terrace is regular rooms. So you could get rooms fairly close to each other. Have a look at the resort map on pg 1.

 

[andrewilley]

I am basically trying to see if there is a way to HELP assure connecting rooms by paying for "Royal".

Royal River View gives you the best chance, with 52 out of the 77 rooms connecting. Royal Pool View is the least likely, with only 4 out of 36. Standard and Garden are about 50/50.

Andre