Port Orleans French Quarter Q&A Thread, New for 2012 (Read first posts for FAQs) - Page 63 - The DIS Discussion Forums

scotas · 09-29-2012, 03:19 PM

Leaving for the airport in 11 hours and 43 minutes, not that I'm watching the clock tick or anything.

LOL Its my first trip to this resort, my friends did one night room only last year. Its going to be interesting with 4 adults in one room, but I'm sure we'll have a blast. I'll be online off and on so if anyone has anything they need me to check, let me know.

bookgirl2632 · 09-29-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scotas

Leaving for the airport in 11 hours and 43 minutes, not that I'm watching the clock tick or anything.

LOL Its my first trip to this resort, my friends did one night room only last year. Its going to be interesting with 4 adults in one room, but I'm sure we'll have a blast. I'll be online off and on so if anyone has anything they need me to check, let me know.

How long are you staying? The reason I ask is that we will be three adults next September and I'm waffling between POFQ and POR. The only thing keeping me from POFQ is the pool, which I'm not crazy about. I know we can use POR's, but if we do that, we might as well stay there. If you use the pool, I'd be interested to know your take on it.

krismusc313 · 09-30-2012, 04:22 PM

we are checking in in 13 days! i read that across the street from DTD there is a hess station where we could buy water. the thread was a little old so I was curious if anyone knew if this was still available. also if its walking distance from DTD. I was thinking of doing this instead of shipping just a case of water from walmart, because this seems more cost effective. thanks in advance!

GoofyMB · 09-30-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by krismusc313

we are checking in in 13 days! i read that across the street from DTD there is a hess station where we could buy water. the thread was a little old so I was curious if anyone knew if this was still available. also if its walking distance from DTD. I was thinking of doing this instead of shipping just a case of water from walmart, because this seems more cost effective. thanks in advance!

I don't know if it is still there and everyone values their time and effort differently but to me I would much prefer to pay 97 cents shipping than spending a minimum of 20 minutes/half hour and then having to lug a case of water on the bus back to the resort.

siskaren · 09-30-2012, 05:52 PM

This post on easywdw.com shows pictures of the route from DTD to the Hess Station:

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorized...tober-21-2011/

Sue M · 09-30-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewilley

Yes there are, although be warned that some are also designated smoking areas.

Correct, fax is the resort's preferred option. Room assignments are handled by a single team for the combined POR and POFQ resort (they are based backstage over at POR in fact) and the Port Orleans team does read their faxes, despite what some people might say about other resorts.

Andre

Thanks for the info Andre. I assumed with the new reservation. System all resorts stopped doing faxes. I just have my requests on my reservation. Would sending a fax still be better then having requests on reservation?

andrewilley · 09-30-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue M

Would sending a fax still be better then having requests on reservation?

I would do both, but rest assured that the Port Orleans room assignment team definitely DO read guest faxes. See http://www.portorleans.org/room-requests.php.

Andre

krismusc313 · 09-30-2012, 06:27 PM

so i think you may be right that it would be easier to ship water to the resort then to go to the HESS near DTD. Now my other question is, we arrive on 10/13. how long will POFQ hold my shipment? how many days in advance should i order it? Thanks.

Thank god I found these boards!

andrewilley · 09-30-2012, 08:59 PM

The October 2012 Recreation Activities and Movie Schedules for Port Orleans French Quarter are now available, see the main Recreation Activities Schedule page for full-size PDF versions, or click on the images below.

The outdoor movies will start at 8pm and the daily campfires commence at 6:30pm. A separate schedule will be released for Halloween closer to the end of the month.

andrewilley · 09-30-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by krismusc313

Now my other question is, we arrive on 10/13. how long will POFQ hold my shipment? how many days in advance should i order it? Thanks.

They'll hold it for some time if necessary, but ideally aim to get it there within about a week of your arrival.

Andre

Sue M · 10-01-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewilley

I would do both, but rest assured that the Port Orleans room assignment team definitely DO read guest faxes. See http://www.portorleans.org/room-requests.php.

Andre

Ok. Thanks. We love Riverside mansion section, but are trying FQ this January.

lylone · 10-01-2012, 11:14 AM

Has anyone been lately? What kind of toiletries do they have? Is it still the shampoo/conditioner combo?

Jacqui · 10-01-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lylone

Has anyone been lately? What kind of toiletries do they have? Is it still the shampoo/conditioner combo?

It is the H2O brand with an orange scent. The shampoo and conditioner were separate.

lttlmc3 · 10-02-2012, 06:56 AM

Is there bar soap, or is it bodywash? I know it's a stupid question, but I just love that stuff!

grandma3 · 10-02-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lttlmc3

Is there bar soap, or is it bodywash? I know it's a stupid question, but I just love that stuff!

bar soap

09-29-2012, 03:19 PM	#931
scotas Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 352	Leaving for the airport in 11 hours and 43 minutes, not that I'm watching the clock tick or anything. LOL Its my first trip to this resort, my friends did one night room only last year. Its going to be interesting with 4 adults in one room, but I'm sure we'll have a blast. I'll be online off and on so if anyone has anything they need me to check, let me know. __________________ Laurie 1998 off site 2005 Pop Century 50's section 2007 Caribbean Beach Resort - Jamacia 2008 Pop Century - 50's section 2009 Coronado Springs - Cabanas 9B 2010 Coronado Springs - Casistas 3 2011 Coronado Springs - Cabanas 9B 2012 Port Orleans French Quarter 2013 (Jan.) Port Orleans French Quarter 2013 (Sept) Contemporary Resort

09-30-2012, 04:22 PM	#933
krismusc313 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 136	we are checking in in 13 days! i read that across the street from DTD there is a hess station where we could buy water. the thread was a little old so I was curious if anyone knew if this was still available. also if its walking distance from DTD. I was thinking of doing this instead of shipping just a case of water from walmart, because this seems more cost effective. thanks in advance! __________________

09-30-2012, 06:27 PM	#938
krismusc313 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 136	so i think you may be right that it would be easier to ship water to the resort then to go to the HESS near DTD. Now my other question is, we arrive on 10/13. how long will POFQ hold my shipment? how many days in advance should i order it? Thanks. Thank god I found these boards! __________________

09-30-2012, 08:59 PM	#939
andrewilley Port Orleans Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 3,763	October 2012 Recreation Activities and Movie Schedules The October 2012 Recreation Activities and Movie Schedules for Port Orleans French Quarter are now available, see the main Recreation Activities Schedule page for full-size PDF versions, or click on the images below. The outdoor movies will start at 8pm and the daily campfires commence at 6:30pm. A separate schedule will be released for Halloween closer to the end of the month. __________________ Port Orleans Riverside is my second home - I never get homesick when I'm there, but it does happen the other way around! For more info on the Port Orleans resorts, please visit www.portorleans.org Now including a Trip Report forum - any comments on your POR/POFQ stays are welcome Days Inn Lakeside: Apr/May 89 -•- Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Feb 99 -•- Disney's Beach Club: Sep 07, Sep 09 Disney's Dixie Landings: Jul/Aug 95, Oct 96, Sep/Oct 97, Feb 99 Disney's Port Orleans Riverside: Sep/Oct 02, Jun 04, May/Jun 05, May 06, Oct 07, Aug 08, Aug 09, Feb 10, Halloween 10, Aug 11, Aug 12. Coming next: Feb 2013

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09-30-2012, 05:52 PM	#935
siskaren DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 4,374	This post on easywdw.com shows pictures of the route from DTD to the Hess Station: http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorized...tober-21-2011/

10-02-2012, 06:56 AM	#944
lttlmc3 You can ship it. I'll still eat it If I were a ghost, I would def. stay at WDW! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,289	Is there bar soap, or is it bodywash? I know it's a stupid question, but I just love that stuff!

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