Port Orleans French Quarter Q&A Thread, New for 2012 (Read first posts for FAQs) - Page 48 - The DIS Discussion Forums

sarmat1 · 08-30-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBees

For anyone who has been recently do they still have the Pomegranate Lemonade? My kids were addicted to that stuff and will be devastated if they don't.

Yes. The Minute Maid Lite Pomegranate Lemonade was there as of this past Tuesday. Really good stuff - nice change of pace from soda.

2Tiggies · 08-31-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sarmat1

Yes. The Minute Maid Lite Pomegranate Lemonade was there as of this past Tuesday. Really good stuff - nice change of pace from soda.

Thanks

My DD is going to be very pleased about that!

byerspc · 08-31-2012, 07:28 AM

How is the new free wifi at POFQ?

Does it work well in the rooms?

Is the wired internet in the rooms now free?

Thanks....we leave tomorrow morning!

BearcatsFan · 08-31-2012, 08:17 AM

16 days until we arrive! WOOT!

And to think I started at more than 200 days.

We are so excited, can't wait to get there!

Dancegrl624 · 08-31-2012, 08:36 AM

18 days until our first stay at POFQ! I'm am beyond excited!!!

2Tiggies · 08-31-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by byerspc

Is the wired internet in the rooms now free?

If I understand the reports correctly, there is no longer any wired internet in the rooms; it's wifi only

sarmat1 · 08-31-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by byerspc

How is the new free wifi at POFQ?
Does it work well in the rooms?
Is the wired internet in the rooms now free?
Thanks....we leave tomorrow morning!

Wi-Fi worked great in our room (in Building 4). I didn't see any ability to plug in for wired.

darrengs · 08-31-2012, 10:14 AM

I am on the wifi right now, it works much better then I expected. Occasionally it will drop out and I will need to reconnect but the speed is good, I just did a speed test:

2.97 Mbps down
.93 Mbps Up

Not too bad. I even tried streaming video from Dish Network Slingbox at home to my iPad it was okay. There is a HSIA (High Speed Internet Access) connection next to the table but I have not even tried it as there is no reason. The wifi in the parks also worked fine for the most part my son connected fine with his iPod Touch and was using the My Disney Experience App. Now the App is a little slow and you need to be careful as it doesn't always update.

kenziesmum · 08-31-2012, 10:27 AM

Question - I am not sure if this has been asked before. Would my 13" Macbook fit in the in-room safe if I stood it on its side?

byerspc · 08-31-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sarmat1

Wi-Fi worked great in our room (in Building 4). I didn't see any ability to plug in for wired.

thanks for the info!

Itinkso · 08-31-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kenziesmum

Question - I am not sure if this has been asked before. Would my 13" Macbook fit in the in-room safe if I stood it on its side?

I don't think the safes at POFQ and POR are large enough for laptops. We always lock our iPads in our suitcases if they don't fit in hotel room safes.

peeputt · 08-31-2012, 11:37 AM

‎14 days until I leave for vacation (stopping places along the way)

19 days until IOA Wizarding World

20 days until the Dolphin Resort

21 days until MNSSHP

22 days until POFQ

28 days until F&W!!!

Then we leave to come home the 29th

LilyWDW · 08-31-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenziesmum

Question - I am not sure if this has been asked before. Would my 13" Macbook fit in the in-room safe if I stood it on its side?

My netbook barely fit standing on it's side and it is smaller then 13". So I would say the Macbook will not fit.

Nixie · 08-31-2012, 12:19 PM

I finally convinced my hubby to upgrade from AoA to POFQ for our adults only anniversary stay

We will be there Dec. 11th - 18th! I am excited!! I have always wanted to stay at POFQ; even before the refurbish. I thought the whole place looked cute and quaint

I am much more excited about staying here than I ever was about AoA. It looks much more peaceful. I have a feeling we will be very, very happy with our choice

Nixie · 08-31-2012, 12:24 PM

I have a question about the coffee makers. Are they just like the Keurig one cup thingies? Can I bring my own K-cups and will they work with it? What kind of coffee do they normally provide with it? Do they also provide things like sugar or cream or is it something you have to pick up in the food court and bring back to your room?

08-31-2012, 07:28 AM	#708
byerspc Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Internet at POFQ How is the new free wifi at POFQ? Does it work well in the rooms? Is the wired internet in the rooms now free? Thanks....we leave tomorrow morning! __________________ byerspc Coronado Fall '09 Caribbean beach Fall '10 POFQ Fall '11 POFQ Fall '12

08-31-2012, 08:17 AM	#709
BearcatsFan we finally had a minute to breathe yesterday and sat down Soak up the Sun Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Queen City Posts: 7,559	16 days until we arrive! WOOT! And to think I started at more than 200 days. We are so excited, can't wait to get there! __________________ Loving all things Disney since 1976.

08-31-2012, 08:36 AM	#710
Dancegrl624 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,731	18 days until our first stay at POFQ! I'm am beyond excited!!! __________________ Me- Meghan (30), DH-Tony (29), DD-Madison (10), DS-Cole (2) Trip Report in Progress I'ts A Cat World After All A Sept 2012 TR(Updated 6/18- 2 updates) Completed Trip Reports Celebrations Galore & Free Dining Too! A Sept 2012 PTR Take Small Children By The Hand...a Sept Trip Report "I Want To Go Back!!!...a Sept 2010 PTR Heat,Headaches but So Much Fun! My June Birthday TR Wishes Do Come True!...a Birthday PTR A Surprise Fit for a Princess...PTR and TR 1984-1st trip, 1987-offsite, 1991-offsite, 1992-Contemporary (won that trip!), 1997-ASMu, 2002-offsite (DH's 1st trip), 2006-offsite (DD's 1st trip), Jan 2009-offsite, June 2009- Birthday trip at Pop,Sept 2010-Pop Century,Aug 2012-Boardwalk Inn,Sept 2012-POFQ (DS's 1st trip)

08-31-2012, 10:14 AM	#713
darrengs DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 683	I am on the wifi right now, it works much better then I expected. Occasionally it will drop out and I will need to reconnect but the speed is good, I just did a speed test: 2.97 Mbps down .93 Mbps Up Not too bad. I even tried streaming video from Dish Network Slingbox at home to my iPad it was okay. There is a HSIA (High Speed Internet Access) connection next to the table but I have not even tried it as there is no reason. The wifi in the parks also worked fine for the most part my son connected fine with his iPod Touch and was using the My Disney Experience App. Now the App is a little slow and you need to be careful as it doesn't always update. __________________ Darren

08-31-2012, 11:37 AM	#717
peeputt Filled with Wanderlust... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hershey, PA USA Posts: 219	‎14 days until I leave for vacation (stopping places along the way) 19 days until IOA Wizarding World 20 days until the Dolphin Resort 21 days until MNSSHP 22 days until POFQ 28 days until F&W!!! Then we leave to come home the 29th __________________ Feb. 2011 - POFQ (Hubby and my 1st trip together) Sept. 2012 - The Dolphin & POFQ Sept. 2013 - Old Key West

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08-31-2012, 10:27 AM	#714
kenziesmum Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9	Question - I am not sure if this has been asked before. Would my 13" Macbook fit in the in-room safe if I stood it on its side?

08-31-2012, 12:19 PM	#719
Nixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 275	I finally convinced my hubby to upgrade from AoA to POFQ for our adults only anniversary stay We will be there Dec. 11th - 18th! I am excited!! I have always wanted to stay at POFQ; even before the refurbish. I thought the whole place looked cute and quaint I am much more excited about staying here than I ever was about AoA. It looks much more peaceful. I have a feeling we will be very, very happy with our choice __________________ DH: 31 , Me: 33 , DD:12 , DS: 9 , DS 4 DD: 2 June 2011 - PoP Dec 2012 - POR

08-31-2012, 12:24 PM	#720
Nixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 275	I have a question about the coffee makers. Are they just like the Keurig one cup thingies? Can I bring my own K-cups and will they work with it? What kind of coffee do they normally provide with it? Do they also provide things like sugar or cream or is it something you have to pick up in the food court and bring back to your room? __________________ DH: 31 , Me: 33 , DD:12 , DS: 9 , DS 4 DD: 2 June 2011 - PoP Dec 2012 - POR

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