Staying at Riverside : Show me pics, get me excited!! - Page 5 - The DIS Discussion Forums

DJ Disney Kid · 03-26-2008, 06:45 AM

bumping in hope of more pictures

KigerKat · 03-26-2008, 07:27 AM

We haven't booked just yet, but this is where we will be staying 10/30-11/04. My first trip there! I'm so excited!!

Thank you, everyone, for posting such beautiful pictures! I've got just over 7 months to go, but I can't wait to add our pics when we get back.

DJ Disney Kid - Thanks for your comparison of POR to CSR. I had originally wanted to stay there, but after doing some research on different message boards it looks like POR is the way to go. Your post just confirmed our decision once again!

WDWBetsy · 03-26-2008, 08:27 AM

These are from October 2003. I wish I'd taken more pics. Someday we'll go back!

back of Acadian House

one of the Mansions (can't remember which)

we loved the theming!

view from outside our door (room 8403)

the North Depot

mom22boys · 03-26-2008, 08:40 AM

We just stayed at POR the last week of February. We really enjoyed our stay. Here are a couple of pics.

I loved this "landing" area outside of the lobby.

Here is the new playground.

The quiet pools are very charming. I loved these lightposts.

Here is a picture of the boat dock from across the river.

auntie k · 03-26-2008, 09:16 AM

Wow! I'm staying at POR for the first time next week...the photos helped me alot!! I wanted POFQ, but my discount only applied here.

One thing I couldn't determine from all of the posts is WHERE do I want a room? I have paid for a preferred room. I'd like to be close to the bus stops, food court and pool....in that order of priority. I saw someone's map, but couldn't read it clearly enough to determine a good location.

I also noticed I didn't care for the "bayou" rooms....not much on the cabin type theming. Prefer the mansion rooms.

THANKS for the thread OP, I'm now really excited!!!

Mrs Grumpy · 03-26-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks for all the pics!! We decided to try POR for the first time in Sept. 2009 and at first I was questioning if I made the right decision. After looking at all the pictures now I am really looking forward to it.

ols386 · 03-26-2008, 12:21 PM

auntie k
Alligator Bayou building #14 is the closest to the food court, lobby, and bus stop. We liked the buildings in this area, as we like the rustic theme. But the rooms in the mansion buildings look great also (at least from the outside). I think next time we would request a room in one of the mansions. We tried to request a room when we made our initial reservations, but they said we could not do that in advance, but when we arrived and checked-in, we requested an Alligator Bayou room, and that's where they placed us. We had a "corner" room with two windows, which was nice because it lets much more daylight into the room. The non-corner rooms only have one window in them. POR is our favorite Disney resort. I can't imagine staying at any other hotel when we go back.

ObsessedwiththeMouse · 03-26-2008, 01:13 PM

Here's some pictures of our building in Alligator Bayou....We had rooms 3401 and 3402...Beautiful!

Inside our rooms....

Have a great trip!

crzy4my2 · 03-26-2008, 01:39 PM

thank you all for the pictures! We leave in 3 weeks and I can't wait!

Rileygirl · 03-27-2008, 08:12 AM

Just wanted to say KUDOS to the person who created the POR Tribute site -- very well done.

I have friends staying at POR (on my recommendation) this May, and this is a perfect site for them to get familiar with the resort. I just read the tip sheet on room location, awesome job!

I love this resort, its our home base, and while we occasionaly venture out to other resorts (WL, POLY),, I have to say, I do love POR. Maybe its because I am frugal, but do you ever get bang for your buck at POR (MHO).

Thanks again for the link, and all those wonderful pictures on this thread!

~A

surfergirl602 · 03-27-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenluvsdisney

Thank you for the pictures, I am getting excited too for our trip in May. It can't come soon enough! Keep them coming. LOVE the food pics.

When will you be there in May? We will be there the first week of may.

mickeystoontown · 03-27-2008, 01:40 PM

Subbing. Might downgrade from WL to one of the Port Orleans resorts.

Caitsmama · 03-27-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfergirl602

When will you be there in May? We will be there the first week of may.

We will be there then too! Going for the Minnie 5k.. staying there Thurs. May1 - May 5th

cjstarr · 03-27-2008, 03:09 PM

The pictures are great to look at (keep them comming) and we can’t wait until we arrive at POR 6/29/08—7/05/08. We still have 3 months before our stay begins and have started counting down the days. One thing for sure I will be up-loading a large number of photos when we return. I will be taking a Sony Camcorder, a 24mm Canon w/zoom, and a Sony 10.2mp w/zoom and three 2meg CH cards. These alone will hold close to 650 Hi-Res pictures apiece.

Which means that I will probable max out my Photobucket account.

So if anyone else is there at that time and you see a family of 5 there with DH taking pictures of everything around say hello.
Oh and just in case someone thinks I will run out of space to store my pictures on I will also have my laptop and a 500GB external HD with me.

Say Cheese everone!!!

KCmike · 03-27-2008, 06:19 PM

my favorite quiet pool

alligator bayou

sitting inside the river mill eating breakfast

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03-26-2008, 07:27 AM	#62
KigerKat DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,944	We haven't booked just yet, but this is where we will be staying 10/30-11/04. My first trip there! I'm so excited!! Thank you, everyone, for posting such beautiful pictures! I've got just over 7 months to go, but I can't wait to add our pics when we get back. DJ Disney Kid - Thanks for your comparison of POR to CSR. I had originally wanted to stay there, but after doing some research on different message boards it looks like POR is the way to go. Your post just confirmed our decision once again! __________________ Previous Trips: October 2008 - 6 Days at POR August 2010 - 6 Days at POP Century May 2011 - 9 Days at POP Century December 2011 - 4 Days at DL (off site) May 2012 - 6 Days at POP Century August 2012 - 10 Days at POP Century September 2012 - 3 Days at Saratoga Springs November 2012 - 3 Days at Art of Animation

03-26-2008, 08:27 AM	#63
WDWBetsy loves her little Ginger girl Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lapel, IN Posts: 2,407	These are from October 2003. I wish I'd taken more pics. Someday we'll go back! back of Acadian House one of the Mansions (can't remember which) we loved the theming! view from outside our door (room 8403) the North Depot __________________ POP CENTURY December 26-31, 2012 Last edited by WDWBetsy; 03-26-2008 at 08:33 AM.

03-26-2008, 09:16 AM	#65
auntie k If not at Disney, I'm scrapbooking! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A castle in AR Posts: 317	Wow! I'm staying at POR for the first time next week...the photos helped me alot!! I wanted POFQ, but my discount only applied here. One thing I couldn't determine from all of the posts is WHERE do I want a room? I have paid for a preferred room. I'd like to be close to the bus stops, food court and pool....in that order of priority. I saw someone's map, but couldn't read it clearly enough to determine a good location. I also noticed I didn't care for the "bayou" rooms....not much on the cabin type theming. Prefer the mansion rooms. THANKS for the thread OP, I'm now really excited!!! __________________ Off site, Summer1975 Disneyland, Summer 1977 Port Orleans, Summer 1991 ASMovies, June 2002 ASMusic, June 2004 ASMovies, Sept 2004 Disney Wonder & Pop Century Oct 2005 Pop Century May 2007 POR- April 08 POFQ Oct 08 Grand Floridian - Dec 08 (my dream come true!)

03-26-2008, 11:55 AM	#66
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03-26-2008, 08:40 AM	#64
mom22boys DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,103	We just stayed at POR the last week of February. We really enjoyed our stay. Here are a couple of pics. I loved this "landing" area outside of the lobby. Here is the new playground. The quiet pools are very charming. I loved these lightposts. Here is a picture of the boat dock from across the river.

03-26-2008, 12:21 PM	#67
ols386 I want to live at Disney World!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,183	auntie k Alligator Bayou building #14 is the closest to the food court, lobby, and bus stop. We liked the buildings in this area, as we like the rustic theme. But the rooms in the mansion buildings look great also (at least from the outside). I think next time we would request a room in one of the mansions. We tried to request a room when we made our initial reservations, but they said we could not do that in advance, but when we arrived and checked-in, we requested an Alligator Bayou room, and that's where they placed us. We had a "corner" room with two windows, which was nice because it lets much more daylight into the room. The non-corner rooms only have one window in them. POR is our favorite Disney resort. I can't imagine staying at any other hotel when we go back.

03-26-2008, 01:13 PM	#68
ObsessedwiththeMouse Diehard Packers fan, but, should be a ....... fan My brother drives the monorail at WDW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wish it were at the Polynesian beach... Posts: 1,397	Here's some pictures of our building in Alligator Bayou....We had rooms 3401 and 3402...Beautiful! Inside our rooms.... Have a great trip!

03-26-2008, 01:39 PM	#69
crzy4my2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 458	thank you all for the pictures! We leave in 3 weeks and I can't wait! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Day trip 1983 The Disney Inn 1986 POR 2008 Took my kids for their 1st trip. CBR 2010 Thanksgiving trip 11/24-12/1 CSR 2013 April Vacation trip 4/9-4/16

03-27-2008, 08:12 AM	#70
Rileygirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 634	Just wanted to say KUDOS to the person who created the POR Tribute site -- very well done. I have friends staying at POR (on my recommendation) this May, and this is a perfect site for them to get familiar with the resort. I just read the tip sheet on room location, awesome job! I love this resort, its our home base, and while we occasionaly venture out to other resorts (WL, POLY),, I have to say, I do love POR. Maybe its because I am frugal, but do you ever get bang for your buck at POR (MHO). Thanks again for the link, and all those wonderful pictures on this thread! ~A

03-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#72
mickeystoontown DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bayou Country, La. Posts: 21,952	Subbing. Might downgrade from WL to one of the Port Orleans resorts. __________________ 2013 trip report: 1 crazy family+2 resorts+5 parks+1 snake+1 surprise= A Mickeystoontown Report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3122381

03-27-2008, 03:09 PM	#74
cjstarr DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iva SC Posts: 575	The pictures are great to look at (keep them comming) and we can’t wait until we arrive at POR 6/29/08—7/05/08. We still have 3 months before our stay begins and have started counting down the days. One thing for sure I will be up-loading a large number of photos when we return. I will be taking a Sony Camcorder, a 24mm Canon w/zoom, and a Sony 10.2mp w/zoom and three 2meg CH cards. These alone will hold close to 650 Hi-Res pictures apiece. Which means that I will probable max out my Photobucket account. So if anyone else is there at that time and you see a family of 5 there with DH taking pictures of everything around say hello. Oh and just in case someone thinks I will run out of space to store my pictures on I will also have my laptop and a 500GB external HD with me. Say Cheese everone!!! __________________ DH59 DW43 DD22 DS18 DS8 1973 MK, 1978 MK & EPCOT, 1988 MK & EPCOT July 2001 MK, Epcot, MGM, Studios, & Animal Kingdom June 6, 2010 Movie Resort, MK, Epcot, HS, & AK Our next trip to Walt Disney World ??? Think Outside the BOX!!! My Camera is a Sony A57

03-27-2008, 06:19 PM	#75
KCmike Never have fallen asleep on any attraction Nothing wrong for dreaming for sure Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7,756	Here are some from a May trip my favorite quiet pool alligator bayou sitting inside the river mill eating breakfast You will love this resort.

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