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So we are all over the place with our decision! I just looked into the RR at POR and fell in love with them. I am the mother of 3 boys and although they are not into princesses I thought the room was a good fit for us since I really want to feel the Disney Theme/Fun throughout my entire stay! Plus don't I get to feel like a princess every once in a while?! We are also looking at a preferred room at Pop. Interested in everyone's opinions on which room we should choose. Obviously there is a price difference since one is value and one is moderate. Is POR worth the increase in price?
Further background info - we are theme park lovers! So we will be at the theme parks a lot. We are also traveling with my parents so we are hoping to have connecting rooms which I know cannot be guaranteed. Travel dates - 12/12/12 through 12/18/12!
I would probably go cheaper on the resort (stay at Pop) and perhaps use the savings to schedule a princess meal or two? Akershus Banquet Hall in Norway or Cinderellas royal table. Both are very good for Princess interaction. Especially since you indicated you will not be spending a great deal of time at the resort. I would also urge you to experience all the Princess meeting places at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Some of the highlights of our trips are meeting the princesses.
I guess bottom line is there are many other ways to get your Princess fix besides the Royla rooms, although they do sound wonderful. Let us know what you decide!
Depends on how much time you will spend at the resort. If it's just to sleep and shower, then I'd go with Pop. If you'll be spending a good amount of time at the resort, then I'd go with POR. POR is a great place to stay; walking along the river at sunrise / sunset is sooooo relaxing
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As Lenny says - every single room on property, no matter the price, will look exactly the same when you're asleep. Unless you're planning on spending a lot of time in the room, I'd go with the less expensive room and use the money for something else on vacation (Mickey's Christmas party for example).
We have booked the RR at POR - for now. Looking to see what discounts we may get - hoping for Free Dining. If that's the case then the difference in price may be so minimal that it might be worth staying in the RR at POR. You only get Quick Service Dining Free if you stay at a value - Basic Dining at the moderate. So if I'm looking at it correct - it might not be that different.
But if we don't get a discount () - then we will probably change to Pop. Showed the boys pictures of Pop and they loved it without even being there.
As for the Very Merry Xmas Party - we are so there! Our wedding anniversary is December 27th - we had an all out Xmas wedding - that's how much we love Xmas! Can't wait!
You mention that you have 3 boys, so I'm guessing that your boys are younger, as there are no rooms at Pop that will allow 5 people in a room, unless one is under three.
If there are five of you in one room, I'd definitely go for POR, as the rooms are larger - more room to move! Pop is great fun, but the rooms are definitely on the smaller side.
Have fun planning, and being a princess in a house of men deserves a special treat!
Since you have three boys, will you be a total group or 4 or 5? If you need a room for 5, POR is the best decision (unless you want two rooms at POP). POR has rooms designed for 5 (with a Murphy bed). It may depend on the age of your boys. POR is very fun for families and there is alot to do.
Having said all of that, the reality is that all rooms at Disney are great. POR or Pop will provide you with a great experience. It is Disney, after all.
I would consider how much space you need and decide what works best.
Either way, have fun!
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As mentioned, if you have 5, and one is over 2yrs, you won't be able to stay at Pop or POR in a Royal room. The AB side of POR does accom. 5, with 2 queens + murphy bed.
IMO, at Pop if you have 1 boy under 2, you can get a Pack & Play, but it sure will be crowded. The rooms are small. And with a child under 2 you can also stay in a RR at POR with a pack & play too, but you'll have more room.
So either way- I'd stay at POR with 3 kids. At Pop you may wish you had the extra space.
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