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There are other changes as well.
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Can only speak of my experience @ FQ but we loved it. Smaller resort so easier to get around. Food court was good....bus service was great! Would I stay there again....you bet!!
This thread has been a great help. We are trying to decide which resoort to stay at on our next trip. So I have a question too....How long of a walk is it from FQ to Riverside??
It's about a 10 minute walk. Or you can take the boat, which is very pretty but not time efficient. The boat ride to DTD at sunset is very romantic
POR. I prefer the way that POR is spread out, as compared to the compactness of POFQ. I like the Mansion section, and am never more than a 5 minute walk from the main pool or main buildings. POR has quiet pools 24/7, which we take advantage of every trip. Enjoy the food court, and stopping in the River Roost to hear Bob Jackson perform. Always enjoyable. And, now that POR is getting its remodel, the beds are going to queen size, as well.
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We have stayed at POFQ the last four stays at WDW and love it! Its small, friendly, and feels like a quiet neighborhood. The buses pick up and drop off first stop before heading to POR so chances are you'll have a seat. Its one of our favorites on property!
Have stayed at both, I would pick POR. I really liked the feel of the resort, very peaceful. Both are beautiful, don't get me wrong. We stayed in the AB and thought it was great. I think the foodcourt is better at POR and we really enjoyed Boatwrights for dinner one evening when we were too tired to go back to the parks. I also think the pool at POR is better. I would advise getting a preferred room if you want to be close to everything since it is very large and spread out. We were in building 18 and it was perfect.
I LOVE PORS!! I have always found myself going back to their resort! Its a very relaxing and quiet resort.
I have only walked around POFQ once so I don't know the ins and outs of that property. BUT I can say if you want a little more fun and flair to your hotel stay at POFQ. If you want something relaxing but still filled with the Disney magic stay at PORS.
My trip last September was wonderful! I was lucky enough to get a newly refurbished room that was beautiful!
If you have kids the pools at POFQ would go over better.
Good luck with picking! You will enjoy your trip no matter what.
Thanks to all who chimed in In the end, I have decided to keep my reservation at the POLY Garden View Club Level for our trip in October 2012, we currently have a free dining discount, so that is nice.... I will keep my eyes open for room discounts in the new yr. I would love to try POFQ someday, with the new renovations, it looks beautiful....however, I am still scared to let go of my deluxe love affair, and I have always wanted to try the POLY.....so.....even though it means a little more saving, I am excited to be trying this monorail resort.
Great to hear that there are so many good things people love about POFQ, I may get a chance to try it in the future!
ETA: Updated Nov 2011: Well, there's been a change, but one I am very excited about and I think I have found the best place for us with the two boys....now staying boardwalk inn deluxe room!, I have always been in love with the theme and view of the boardwalk, so we are very excited to try this resort for our stay! YIPEE
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I've stayed at both, and hands down, I would choose POFQ. It's smaller, the food court is better, and when I visited, the CM's were much friendlier and more helpful. POR is huge and nothing is very close to the food court/lobby area. Also while at POR, I developed a kidney stone and spent an afternoon at the ER. When I returned, I asked if there was someone who could help me to my room, which felt about a mile from the lobby. I was given a short, "No, I'm sorry. We don't do that." So this may be coloring my opinion.
But, in any case, I'd go with POFQ over POR every time.
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In the end, I have decided to keep my reservation at the POLY Garden View Club Level for our trip in October 2012, we currently have a free dining discount, so that is nice.... I will keep my eyes open for room discounts in the new yr. I would love to try POFQ someday, with the new renovations, it looks beautiful....however, I am still scared to let go of my deluxe love affair, and I have always wanted to try the POLY.....so.....even though it means a little more saving, I am excited to be trying this monorail resort.
| FEB 5-13, 2011 BC CL GV/HRH CL @ US/IOA| Next Trip: Sept 28 - Oct 4, 2012 POLY GV CL/ Oct 4-7, 2012 HRH Club at US/IOA Mom, Sons and BFF do FD, first MNSSHP & F&W 
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