Amazing story about POR vs POFQ Please read and give advice

[andmomlau]

How terrible for her to say that to you, especially since she already knew you were staying at PO. We have stayed there 3 times in the past and are staying there again in August with our DD who is 20 years old and her friend. We got 2 rooms this time and we would certainly never have done that if we disliked the resort. We have also stayed at Poly, WL and BC so we do have other resorts to compare to. I think PO is a better choice for your honeymoon...quiet, spread out, beautiful landscaping and buildings..................you will love it. Some people make statements like that just to hear themselves speak and don't care about anyone else! Go, have a wonderful time, enjoy your honeymoon and then go back to her at the mall and tell her how absolutely wrong she was!!

[Aurora]

Sounds like she had an agenda to me. Why? Who knows?

My DH, 3 kids and I stayed in the Alligator Bayou section of POR last month for a day on both sides of our weeklong stay at the Boardwalk. My parents own DVC so we paid nothing for the Boardwalk villas. But my DH loved POR so much that he said he wants to stay there next time for the whole trip and pay for it ourselves. So that must tell you something.

I thought it was an absolutely beautiful resort -- very lush and visually interesting, with good food choices for our family, and a GREAT gift shop, one of the best I've seen at any Disney resort. Yes, the walks can be long, but so what? You don't sit around all day at Disney World.

We've stayed at all the deluxes except for the Grand Floridian and Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we would definitely stay at POR again.

[beavdisfan]

we stayed at riverside in 2007 and fq in 2008.
they are both wonderful resorts. riverside is bigger and has more food selection a larger pool and larger shop. the walk from the farthest buildings to the food court in riversdie canbe very long, up 10 mins. fq is smaller, quieter and has better bus service in that the bus stops there first so you always have a seat.
we were a group of 14 the first year and 17 the second. not one of us had a problem of any kind.
we are alredy planning the next family Dis vacation and will be looking at fq again.
with a group that large and a lot of kids building 5 in fq overlooking the pool is perfect.
have a great trip
Wings Fan

[BraddyB]

we stayed at riverside in 2007 and fq in 2008.
they are both wonderful resorts. riverside is bigger and has more food selection a larger pool and larger shop. the walk from the farthest buildings to the food court in riversdie canbe very long, up 10 mins. fq is smaller, quieter and has better bus service in that the bus stops there first so you always have a seat.
we were a group of 14 the first year and 17 the second. not one of us had a problem of any kind.
we are alredy planning the next family Dis vacation and will be looking at fq again.
with a group that large and a lot of kids building 5 in fq overlooking the pool is perfect.
have a great trip
Wings Fan

Thanks for the help but
Wings Fan

[GAN]

Piano Bob looks like fun.
Is he in a lounge/bar
Restaurant or lobby???
Is he there every night?

Bob performs in the River Roost @ POR. It is a lounge/restaurant, but very family oriented although they do serve alcohol. He does not perform every night, although his schedule changes he is usually there Wed -Sat's. If you search a certain video broadcast site you may get a better idea of his show -he is also known as yehaa bob.

[Grace]

Now now, don't let her get to ya. POR is our sentimental favorite- it's very romantic, filled with shady paths, ponds, quiet pools, and cozy gazebos. It does have a sit-down restaurant (Boatwrights), while FQ does not. But if you get there and don't care for POR, just ask Services if you can switch. They may be able to do that easily.

P.S. Aurora, we are also DVC members, but STILL go back to stay at POR!

[Goes4FastPass]

This re-proves 2 things:

1. Opinions are like belly-buttons; everybody's got one but they don't serve much of a purpose.

2. You don't have to be Disney World expert to work in a Disney Store.

[busterthebronco]

she's probably just mad they changed the name from dixie landings (i am! )

[#1donaldfan]

Please don't worry at all !!!! We have always stayed at POR AB and absolutley love it....there are so many reasons to love our little "home away from home"....food, busses, rooms, mousekeeping....laid back, relaxing feel.....I could go on for hours .......

....if it were me, and after the great trip your gonna have, I'd go back and find this EVIL person and tell 'em how wrong they were, and that you had a great time and would recommend it to anyone.....!!!!!

[Tinkerbella16]

Please do not believe anything that woman said to you. I am shocked! I stayed there for the first time last november, and it is my favorite resort so far on property. I love it. This year we are trying FQ because it is smaller in size. POR is a gorgeous hotel. The boat to DTD is very relaxing and nice to get away from the busses for once. You will not be disappointed with POR. I have stayed at all the mods and values except FQ, and POR is my favorite out of all of them.

[Gator]

I know I didn't like it that much. Had we been put in the mansions, I would've been OK mostly. But the Aligator Bayou sections is lousy - like an apartment complex in south Austin. And we got put there. On top of the bad accomodations, the bus service was unsatisfactory (putting it nicely). CBR and CSR are way better, IMHO.

[garymacd]

We have stayed at, and enjoyed, both resorts. While I agree that POFQ is smaller and easier to get around in, POR is a well themed resort that has a lot to offer. You can not go wrong with either

I agree completely. Both are very nice, with edge for us given to POFQ due to size and decor.

They both have beignets, so who cares?

[Nurse Kim]

We haven't stayed at either resort since we have only been to WDW once but we did visit POR during our March 2008 visit. It was beautiful and we are staying there for our March 2009 trip. We thought about staying at the Poly or AKV but figured why pay the extra money if we won't be at the resort much anyway. I am sure you will enjoy the resort.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

I agree with another intercotee who said that was probably before Disney took them back over....I don't know any CM personally but my friend's sister was Meg at DH. She talked about how Disney stresses Customer Service and being positive....that would've been a big nono with them to slam any Disney property....