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[Wendy]

Hi

This is my very first post on these boards so a very big "Hello" to everyone from me across the pond! By the way it's freezing here!

My husband and I have booked to stay in the Port Orleans Resort (Riverside Section - DXL)
and would like to know if you have stayed in a particular building/room that was in a nice spot.

Also if you could give us any information on the hotel at all that would be great!

We have got a long wait as we are not going until December this year but are very excited as it will be our first time on-site.

Thanks
Bye!
Wendy

[debe]

Hello Wendy, and WELCOME to the PassPorter Message boards!

I have never stayed or visited the Port Orleans Resort but did want to welcome you to the boards. I am sure someone here will be able to answer your questions.

Have you checked out dwill's site on:

Port Orlean Resort info

Photo's of Port Orleans Resort

Hope this helps you out a little

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HAPPY PLANNING! &
"Remember the Magic!"
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Take Care, debe-nj

[WildForWD]

Hi Wendy!
Like Debe we have not stayed at this resort...BUT...
I did want to Welcome you to the boards!!
There are many out there who have stayed here so I'm sure someone will be able to help!
Glad to have you on board!!

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WildForWD
...you must face the age of not believing
...until at last you start believing there's something wonderful in you!!

WildForWD

[whoSEZ]

Hi Wendy! Welcome to the boards.

I stayed at Port Orleans on my first trip to WDW (March 1998) and fell in love with it. We stayed in building #7, which on the map looks pretty far away, but it's such a small resort that it's not that much of a hike. I agree with debe ... check out Deb Wills' site for some great information and photos. I'm pretty sure she also has a map of the resort.

You'll love the Disney details there -- the gardens, the "street" names (Rue d'Baga is my favorite), the pool, etc. It's really a beautiful resort. Have a wonderful time!!

Sandy

[minemoz1]

Hi Wendy!

Welcome! It's freezing here in Chicago, too! I've stayed at DXL 3 times, all in the Alligator Bayou section. Once in building 16 (I think) by a quiet pool, closer to the main building. The last 2 times we were further away, building 24, but really close to the 2nd bus stop. The rooms were much quieter than the one by the quiet pool as most families want to be close to the food court.

I love this hotel. It has a great pool/bar, wonderful food court and restaurant, and a nice boat ride to DD.

If you have any specific ?, just ask.

michele


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[LauraBelle V. Hime]

HI, WENDY and WELCOME! We've stayed in the Bayou in bldgs 34 & 26. We didn't have a problem with either location. Both were quiet with great atmosphere and very close to a quiet pool. It's always nice to be near a quiet pool because the laundry room is right there.

I find the futher your room is from the common areas, the more you can enjoy the resort. The walks may take a few minutes, but there is so much to take in along the way.

If you want a full service restaurant, Boatwright's is a good place to eat or you have the food court (Colonel's Cotton Mill) with a variety of self servcie items as well as window service for hot foods and a bakery with great sweets! There is an arcade room if the kids need a diversion. Maybe while the kids are there, you could enjoy the Cotton co-op Lounge which offers drinks, appetizers and evening entertainment. The arcade & lounge are on opposite ends of the lobby so you aren't too far away from the kids. Ol' Man Island has a huge pool with a fun water slide, good drinks at Muddy Rivers Pool Bar, the Fishin' Hole and a playground.
You can also rents bikes or surry bikes to tour the resort. You can rent just a canoe to paddle around the island or a pontoon boat and travel down the Sassagoula River past the French Quarter, Disney Key West Resort, parts of the Disney Institute including the Treehouse Villas and on to Downtown Disney.

Gee, I miss this place just talking about it!
Happy planning and don't hesitate to come back and join us again!

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Take care-
Laura
"When you wish..........


laura

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[Wendy]

Hiya

Thanks alot for all your replies - keep 'em coming!

We will be spending Christmas Day out there as our dates are 12/12/01 - 26/12/01. We want to go to the MK on the 25th - do you reckon it will be really busy or no different from when I've been before in the summer months?

The MK is my favourite park - I just love the castle and parades there, in fact I love all the lands but am not too keen on Tommorowland.

By the way, have any of you been to England before! If so, when did you come, where did you stay and what did you do here?

I'm looking forward to reading your replies!
Bye
Wendy

[All Ears]

Welcome to the boards!
DH & I just got back from DXL on Sunday (2/4). It was our 1st experience there, and we LOVED it!
We stayed in Aligator Bayou section of DXL, room 2440 -- upper level, corner room (per request.) This room is very near to both a quiet pool & a bus stop. Two big pluses for us.
The resort is well-maintained, the food court offers many choices, and the staff is wonderful. The main pools at PO & DXL look to be pretty nice & there are numerous quiet pools around, too. The main pool at PO section is undergoing a rehab now -- but will definitely be done long before you arrive!
The transportation is great, too. Currently there are 3 bus stops at DXL and 1 at PO. You can also use boating to Downtown Disney or b/t DXL & PO.
There is an arcade at DXL. You can also rent surrey bikes. (We love those bikes!)
I know you will like it here. The atmosphere is really comfy & homey.
All Ears

[minemoz1]

Hi Wendy!

Yes, I have visited your beautiful country back in 92. It was my first BIG trip after graduating from college and getting my first job. I went on a 10 day tour that started in London, went up western England into Scotland then back down to London on the eastern side. I would love to return, espacially to see more of London, Wales, the Cotswolds and Scotland. Now, I just have to figure out a way to get my DH, who doesn't like to fly, to surrive the 8 hour flight.

Your trip will be here before you know it!

michele

[Wondcat]

Hi Wendy,
We will be there the first week of December, when are you going?

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Guess this is Richard & me getting ready for our trip!
Bring Figment back!
Pat

Upcoming visits: November 30-December 4, 2001