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We stayed in Port Orleans Riverside on our honeymoon and loved it. It's beautifully themed and we found it very romantic and quiet. I'm sure you'll love it too.
Thank you everyone!!!
I feel so much better about my decision. I spoke to the boys when they got home from school today and neither one cared at all. They said they just want to go back they don't care where we stay.
I can't wait until December! Only 102 days left!
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Magic Kingdom Dec. '07
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Previous Trips: PC 05/04; DS/D 09/05; POR 12/07
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I've stayed in POR and WL, and I like POR better. I really like the theming and the landscaping. The landscaping is very lush and beautiful. I enjoyed just walking around the place - but it's easy to get lost if you don't watch where you're going. It's a beautiful walk along the river. DH and I walked over to FQ one night, and that was a nice walk as well. The main pool is nice but we enjoyed the quiet pool.
We had a gorgeous room in Alligator Bayou in 2005, it was brand new from refurbishments. We've staying there again in 2 days!
The only down side to POR is that there is more walking to the food court, but you can put a request in to get a building close to the food court if you desire. Requests aren't guaranteed but it's worth a try.
We are also staying at POR. We will be there 12/8-12/16. I was like you I could not justify spending the deluxe price when we will hardly ever be in our room except to sleep. I heard read lots of great reviews so I am sure that we have not made a mistake!!!
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We are also staying at POR. We will be there 12/8-12/16. I was like you I could not justify spending the deluxe price when we will hardly ever be in our room except to sleep. I heard read lots of great reviews so I am sure that we have not made a mistake!!!
We will also be there from 12/8-12/16. How !
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Magic Kingdom Dec. '07
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Previous Trips: PC 05/04; DS/D 09/05; POR 12/07
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We stayed at POR in 2002 at Christmastime. We stayed in the mansion section and it was beautiful. Last year we stayed at WL and to tell the truth, I preferred POR. The only thing I liked better about WL was the boat to MK, and that's not worth $1500. I also preferred POR to the Yacht Club. There really isn't much difference between this and a deluxe resort. I think you made the right choice. Use the extra $ to enjoy your vacation.
I have heard alot of discussion about resorts filling up for the month of December and worries that the parks are going to be really crowded. I checked Expedia today and they have rooms at the French Quarter for the dates of 12/8-12/16!! In fact they have rooms in almost every resort! I wonder why they could not get you in? Anyway it is cool that we are staying at the same resort at the same time!
I have heard alot of discussion about resorts filling up for the month of December and worries that the parks are going to be really crowded. I checked Expedia today and they have rooms at the French Quarter for the dates of 12/8-12/16!! In fact they have rooms in almost every resort! I wonder why they could not get you in? Anyway it is cool that we are staying at the same resort at the same time!
Usually with places such as expedia, they get a certain # of rooms at that rate for them to sell. These are separate from rooms you could get from the source itself. Maybe most people go through Disney directly, or a TA, and don't think about looking at expedia?! Good luck!! POR is our FAVE!!
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Looking forward to another Christmas with The Mouse!!
I can't wait to go! I think I am going to take a little time one day and "bus hop" through the resorts so I can see what each one is like for future trips. Is this possible or does Disney not allow it?
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Magic Kingdom Dec. '07
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I don't think resorts are necessarily filling up for December, just that Disney in general is seeing increased attendance this year. They are apparently back to pre-911 levels.
The beginning of December is busier because of events like Pop Warner Championships and the internet-community "meet" called MouseFest. Since the Port Orleans resorts are popular, they will see more reservations. When I called, there was plenty of availability at POFQ, but no discounts for annual passholders at that resort. I switched over to Caribbean Beach to get the AP rate, but I've been calling every week or so to see if anything opened up at our fav resort. Nothing so far!
Good luck!
Eileen
PS - don't you have to pay a booking fee with sites like Expedia? Make sure that doesn't off-set your savings vs. booking directly with Disney.
I loved POR when I was there last year over July 4th. At the time it was the only resort that was available and I would stay there again. You will love the place. Enjoy.
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Taken April 24 - May 2, 2009 My mom Linda & I
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