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Koh1977 · 03-09-2013, 02:17 PM

How long of a walk is it from POR to POFQ? Are the buses significantly better/quicker at FQ? Do the 2 resorts always share buses?

andrewilley · 03-09-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

How long of a walk is it from POR to POFQ? Are the buses significantly better/quicker at FQ? Do the 2 resorts always share buses?

About 10-15 mins.
Not always, it all depends on the park and time of day.
No, as above depends on the park and time of day.

Andre

Koh1977 · 03-09-2013, 04:32 PM

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

andrewilley · 03-09-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

Hmm, depends on your point of view I guess. They are pretty big and looming, and I don't find them especially 'reassuring' hanging over my head - but they don't really bother me at all.

Andre

pwdebbie · 03-09-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

Once we were there, I didn't really notice them at all. I found the pictures to be more creepy than the reality.

Koh1977 · 03-09-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pwdebbie

Once we were there, I didn't really notice them at all. I found the pictures to be more creepy than the reality.

Good to know. :-)

geckodani · 03-09-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

I actually find them quite disturbing. There's also one that looks like a clown. Doesn't bother me enough not to stay there, POFQ is my fav, but if someone has clown issues....

Sue M · 03-09-2013, 07:39 PM

I just don't look up, and so really didn't notice them.

bookgirl · 03-09-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

I am not a fan of big over the top iconography anywhere, but I was okay. That being said I didn't eat in the dining area much. I was much more likely to grab my food to go. It was okay. I actually did stay at AoA and I was in the Ursula building....yep it completly creeped me out.

So big sea witch not so much, mardi gras masks doable just pick your seat wisely.

(ps I hate the pictures I've seen of the creepy clown slide. It's one of the last resorts on my list of places to stay)

bookgirl · 03-09-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by geckodani

I actually find them quite disturbing. There's also one that looks like a clown. Doesn't bother me enough not to stay there, POFQ is my fav, but if someone has clown issues....

I avoid that area of tables.....

donnaf516 · 03-09-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bookgirl

(ps I hate the pictures I've seen of the creepy clown slide. It's one of the last resorts on my list of places to stay)

I really want to stay at the BW but there's no way I'll get beyong that scary clown slide. Wish I could because I love the area!

Sydnerella · 03-09-2013, 10:42 PM

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I really want to stay at the BW but there's no way I'll get beyong that scary clown slide. Wish I could because I love the area!

So funny you say that with a pic of JoJo and your kids as your avatar! LOL

Koh1977 · 03-09-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydnerella

So funny you say that with a pic of JoJo and your kids as your avatar! LOL

I was thinking the same thing. :-) My DH is the worst of the family here. But I'm thinking we don't use the quick service much anyway except for maybe a snack or refilling mugs or whatnot. Obviously will have to try the beignets! Just trying to decide whether it'd be better to stay at POR and walk down to FQ to use the pool and small slide or stay at FQ and possibly walk to POR for dining. Hahaha. :-)

middlesista · 03-10-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Koh1977

So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-)

Did not bother our then 3 year old GD one bit.

spacemountainmom · 03-10-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cjsm&d

I thinkothers have answered this, but I wanted to add that if your DS is 15 he may be disappointed in the slide at POFQ. It is definitely small and geared to the 4 to 7 year olds.

That said, we do go for a dip and walk around POFQ when we stay at POR!

Remember to go into the food court for some Beignets!

I don't know...last trip my kids were 15 and 11 and they still enjoy the slide.

03-09-2013, 02:17 PM	#1606
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03-09-2013, 04:32 PM	#1608
Koh1977 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,010	So this might be a strange question, but just how creepy are the large Mardis gras masks, faces, etc. in the food court area? We could never stay at the Boardwalk due to the clown pool, SO I don't want to scare my DH and DS with the decor at POFQ if it would be a problem. :-) __________________ Pre 2001 too many to count / December 2001 offsite / April 2004 offsite / August 2008 offsite / August 2009 offsite / August 2010 Poly / September 2012 BC / August 2013 AKL

03-09-2013, 07:39 PM	#1613
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,217	I just don't look up, and so really didn't notice them. __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

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