Port Orleans French Quarter Q&A Thread, New for 2012 (Read first posts for FAQs) - Page 90 - The DIS Discussion Forums

andrewilley · 01-21-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by labfan

When we stay here in May my son will be driving his car down. Can you please advise what the actual street address is so he can use it for his GPS? I've seen 2201 Orleans Drive and also 1251 Riverside Drive listed.

A decent GPS ought to have the hotel name listed. I know mine (just the freebie Android one) does. The road names and numbers are a little invented.

Andre

Lintasare · 01-21-2013, 09:44 PM

8 months till I check in for my third stay. The first was in 2002 with my parents while I was on my CP. Got a great third floor, corner room with a river view in building 6 on my cast member rate. It was awesome.

Second stay was in 2008 again with my parents and my sister. Separate rooms but again 3rd floor in building 3. That was when it became my dad's favorite resort. He loves the water taxi to DTD.

Our third stay we just booked with the Military Salute discount. This time it is 3 rooms since my brother and his GF are coming. And this year it's my parent's 40th wedding anniversary so I am hoping to do something special for them.

I can almost hear the jazz and taste the beignets. And I think I spelled that wrong.

JerseyDevils · 01-22-2013, 08:31 AM

Just booked our 3rd straight stay at POFQ! Heading down 4/25-5/4! We had an up to 35% off room offer that we were able to use for 20% off! The other Mods are at 30% off...but we love it here so much that we were willing to suck it up! 93 days to go!!! YAY!

diskids2 · 01-22-2013, 01:25 PM

Hi All

Just introducing myself. DH and I are going July 14-20 alone without the kids (ages 22, 18).

This will be our first time at POFQ. We've stayed at the Dolphin, CBR, Beach Club, Pop Century with about 15 plus visits to WDW and this is our first time alone for the whole stay!

I can't wait to visit again and read your thread!

Sydnerella · 01-22-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydnerella

We are trying to book a trip for October, but have never been to WDW in the fall. I am wondering if some of you regulars would know if that month (mid) is a time of discounts typically - and at POFQ in particular. Free Dining?? Stay, Play and Dine? And when the discounts come out.

Thanks,
Sydnerella's Mama

Any thoughts/experiences on this one?

utkscvol1 · 01-22-2013, 02:28 PM

We usually go during this time under free dining- most of the time under bounce back. There are usually 2 weeks mid October excluded- usually around Columbus day

jcopp11 · 01-22-2013, 02:59 PM

We have stayed in French Quarter 5 times now. Although this is still my favorite resort at WDW I was a bit disappointed this time. For the first time a majority of the buses also went through Riverside. In the past the AK bus would go thru POR but none of the others. In the 50+ days we have stayed at POFQ I bet only 4-5 times had we been forced to sit thru the POR stops. This year...90% of the time we ended up going thru POR. That made a 7min bus ride to Epcot into a 27-30min ride. In my opinion it took away one of the major advantages of staying at FQ. This may be old news to some but to me it was a first.

jimjenkids · 01-22-2013, 04:05 PM

waiting for June and the new rates to be released so I can book our 2014 mas vacation. Trying to decide between POFQ or POR...any pros or cons that you may have? I just want to have all in order so I know what I am booking. as for FD, ya, not holding my breath-we will go either way. I budget for the meals and if we get FD, well, that is bonus spending money!

The Smolder · 01-22-2013, 04:25 PM

This is my first time on this site as a registered user though used it extensively a few years back before our first trip to Disney with the fam. Stayed in CSR then but definitely want to stay at POFQ this time around. My question is how long in advance do we need to book a room? We're planning to be at WDW from August 9th - 17th. Since POFQ is a much smaller resort, do we need to book now, or are we already behind the curve?

Thanks to any and all for any advice given...

taylor3297 · 01-22-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jcopp11

We have stayed in French Quarter 5 times now. Although this is still my favorite resort at WDW I was a bit disappointed this time. For the first time a majority of the buses also went through Riverside. In the past the AK bus would go thru POR but none of the others. In the 50+ days we have stayed at POFQ I bet only 4-5 times had we been forced to sit thru the POR stops. This year...90% of the time we ended up going thru POR. That made a 7min bus ride to Epcot into a 27-30min ride. In my opinion it took away one of the major advantages of staying at FQ. This may be old news to some but to me it was a first.

I have stayed there 3 times in the last 2 years. Each trip only one time did we share a bus with POR. So not sure if this always the norm.

TinkerbellLuvr7 · 01-22-2013, 05:54 PM

Just had a wonderful 2 night stay at POFQ. We were in room 5323 (king room) and loved the view! We wished it had a balcony to be able to listen to the river but from inside and outside the room it was nice! The food court was amazing as always and we used the boat a few times which was great and the bus to MK was great as well. The pool was warm unlike last March when we stayed there and the hot tub was wonderful as well!

At check-in the CM didn't set a credit limit for charging but thankfully we found that out at the resort gift shop so it was an easy fix. Housekeeping was great upon arrival and the one day that we had it. To me, it always feels like "home" staying there because of it's small size and great service IMO. We stayed one night at GF before POFQ and it was hard to leave GF but upon arriving I felt at ease and at home + overall we had a great stay!!

jash08 · 01-22-2013, 08:59 PM

Just did online check-in for our frist stay at POFQ. Can't wait!!!!!!

ncc1701 · 01-22-2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcopp11

We have stayed in French Quarter 5 times now. Although this is still my favorite resort at WDW I was a bit disappointed this time. For the first time a majority of the buses also went through Riverside. In the past the AK bus would go thru POR but none of the others. In the 50+ days we have stayed at POFQ I bet only 4-5 times had we been forced to sit thru the POR stops. This year...90% of the time we ended up going thru POR. That made a 7min bus ride to Epcot into a 27-30min ride. In my opinion it took away one of the major advantages of staying at FQ. This may be old news to some but to me it was a first.

We have had the opposite experience on our 7 trips.We have had less trips thru POR especially in the morning . Of course the trip mid-day and later still shared (except for Epcot on the weekends last trip we went straight to Epcot).

pwdebbie · 01-23-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevils

Just booked our 3rd straight stay at POFQ! Heading down 4/25-5/4! We had an up to 35% off room offer that we were able to use for 20% off! The other Mods are at 30% off...but we love it here so much that we were willing to suck it up! 93 days to go!!! YAY!

I'll be checking out on 4/26.

pwdebbie · 01-23-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TinkerbellLuvr7

Just had a wonderful 2 night stay at POFQ. We were in room 5323 (king room) and loved the view! We wished it had a balcony to be able to listen to the river but from inside and outside the room it was nice!

That was our room in April 2009:

And then in November 2010 we had this room:

I like the number 23 -- it is our anniversary date.

01-21-2013, 09:44 PM	#1337
Lintasare Holy Hello. My name is Inigo Peeptoya...you ate my father...prepare to die Ok fess up...who killed the riddle? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere in Middle-Earth Posts: 5,360	8 months till I check in for my third stay. The first was in 2002 with my parents while I was on my CP. Got a great third floor, corner room with a river view in building 6 on my cast member rate. It was awesome. Second stay was in 2008 again with my parents and my sister. Separate rooms but again 3rd floor in building 3. That was when it became my dad's favorite resort. He loves the water taxi to DTD. Our third stay we just booked with the Military Salute discount. This time it is 3 rooms since my brother and his GF are coming. And this year it's my parent's 40th wedding anniversary so I am hoping to do something special for them. I can almost hear the jazz and taste the beignets. And I think I spelled that wrong. __________________ Numerous trips as a child and adult. Next Trip: The whole family goes to Disney. POFQ on the military discount, CP Intern Fall Advantage 2002 Hollywood Brown Derby

01-22-2013, 08:31 AM	#1338
JerseyDevils Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 218	Just booked our 3rd straight stay at POFQ! Heading down 4/25-5/4! We had an up to 35% off room offer that we were able to use for 20% off! The other Mods are at 30% off...but we love it here so much that we were willing to suck it up! 93 days to go!!! YAY! __________________ 9/27/07-10/5/07 @ AKL Honeymoon!!!!! 10/2/08-10/10/08 @ POFQ 5/22/09-5/30/09 @ POR 2 Star Wars Weekends!!!!! 5/5/11-5/14/11 @ POFQ 5/3/12-5/12/12 @ POFQ 10 days is never enough!! 4/25/13-5/5/13 @ POFQ So we'll do 11 this time. Me , DW , DS (10) , DD (5) , DS (2)

01-22-2013, 01:25 PM	#1339
diskids2 Not above grovelling for a tag Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: NY Posts: 2,807	Hi All Just introducing myself. DH and I are going July 14-20 alone without the kids (ages 22, 18). This will be our first time at POFQ. We've stayed at the Dolphin, CBR, Beach Club, Pop Century with about 15 plus visits to WDW and this is our first time alone for the whole stay! I can't wait to visit again and read your thread! __________________ Here's to a Magical Day

01-22-2013, 02:28 PM	#1341
utkscvol1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 783	We usually go during this time under free dining- most of the time under bounce back. There are usually 2 weeks mid October excluded- usually around Columbus day __________________

01-22-2013, 04:05 PM	#1343
jimjenkids Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: small town Iowa Posts: 265	waiting for June and the new rates to be released so I can book our 2014 mas vacation. Trying to decide between POFQ or POR...any pros or cons that you may have? I just want to have all in order so I know what I am booking. as for FD, ya, not holding my breath-we will go either way. I budget for the meals and if we get FD, well, that is bonus spending money! __________________ DM DD DS17 DS15 DD14 DD10 2012:xmas-Pop century, 2010:CBC, 2008:ASMovie, 2000:Movies, 1999: sports, 1995:POF, 1984:Polly

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01-22-2013, 02:59 PM	#1342
jcopp11 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	We have stayed in French Quarter 5 times now. Although this is still my favorite resort at WDW I was a bit disappointed this time. For the first time a majority of the buses also went through Riverside. In the past the AK bus would go thru POR but none of the others. In the 50+ days we have stayed at POFQ I bet only 4-5 times had we been forced to sit thru the POR stops. This year...90% of the time we ended up going thru POR. That made a 7min bus ride to Epcot into a 27-30min ride. In my opinion it took away one of the major advantages of staying at FQ. This may be old news to some but to me it was a first.

01-22-2013, 04:25 PM	#1344
The Smolder Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	Question to all POFQ veterans... This is my first time on this site as a registered user though used it extensively a few years back before our first trip to Disney with the fam. Stayed in CSR then but definitely want to stay at POFQ this time around. My question is how long in advance do we need to book a room? We're planning to be at WDW from August 9th - 17th. Since POFQ is a much smaller resort, do we need to book now, or are we already behind the curve? Thanks to any and all for any advice given...

01-22-2013, 05:54 PM	#1346
TinkerbellLuvr7 Tinkerbellluvr7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 5,042	Just had a wonderful 2 night stay at POFQ. We were in room 5323 (king room) and loved the view! We wished it had a balcony to be able to listen to the river but from inside and outside the room it was nice! The food court was amazing as always and we used the boat a few times which was great and the bus to MK was great as well. The pool was warm unlike last March when we stayed there and the hot tub was wonderful as well! At check-in the CM didn't set a credit limit for charging but thankfully we found that out at the resort gift shop so it was an easy fix. Housekeeping was great upon arrival and the one day that we had it. To me, it always feels like "home" staying there because of it's small size and great service IMO. We stayed one night at GF before POFQ and it was hard to leave GF but upon arriving I felt at ease and at home + overall we had a great stay!! __________________ Me(Megan) WDWCP Spring 2008 at BBB, WDWPI Fall 2008 Education Presenter, and Currently a WDW Seasonal CM!! TR: CLUB LEVEL, DISNEY CRUISE, AND CASTLE FUN!! (Mar 23-31, 2013)

01-22-2013, 08:59 PM	#1347
jash08 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 71	10 Days! Just did online check-in for our frist stay at POFQ. Can't wait!!!!!! __________________ June 2007: OKW, October 2008: CB (Wedding!!!) , September 2009: Pop, January 2011: Pop, December 2011: Kidani, February 2013: POFQ 2013 Trip Report -- Don't Put Your Hand on Mickey's Hat

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