EmmMOM2
09-01-2009, 11:49 AM
Just got back from our first stay at POFQ as we usually stay at AKL.
Our first night my DH & I didn't get any sleep as the door in our room that connected to another room next to us was NOT sound proofed at all. (sigh) the group of people in the room next to us had teenagers and were noisy until midnight. It sounded like they were standing right outside the door the whole time. I have heard the toilet flushing is loud for some people but those didnt bother us.
Anyhow, we asked to move to a corner room (as the corner rooms do NOT have an adjoining door with any other rooms)
After we moved we had no more problems.
Boat to DTD was great as were the captains that drive them for you, very knowledgeable and cheery.
Mousekeeping was great as well, though we didn't use it much we got towel animals ( that she dropped off to us since we hadn't been using the housekeeping as my DD naps during the hours they clean.. which we thought was very thoughful of her) and enjoyed chatting with our housekeeper (bernice) who was wonderful.
My only complaint aside from our first room is the buses.
We stayed from Aug 21st to the 31st and while the parks weren't REAL busy...the buses were.
We rarely encountered a bus that wasn't VERY full. We have never had that problem at AKL and we always go the same time of year.
Though FQ is picked up and dropped off first which is a good thing. If you catch a bus anytime after 10am it seems they also stop and pickup at 4 stops within riverside which makes the trip much longer....
My 5 year old LOVED the dragon slide pool so that was a plus. The counter service there served all of our needs and it was decent food.
The grounds were beautiful and the staff was very friendly.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at POFQ however due to the fact that you can NEVER guarantee to get a "corner" room without that common door and the extra bus stops POFQ makes we will most likely keep AKL as our home resort.
But we are glad we tried something new and overall i give it a thumbs up!!
Our first night my DH & I didn't get any sleep as the door in our room that connected to another room next to us was NOT sound proofed at all. (sigh) the group of people in the room next to us had teenagers and were noisy until midnight. It sounded like they were standing right outside the door the whole time. I have heard the toilet flushing is loud for some people but those didnt bother us.
Anyhow, we asked to move to a corner room (as the corner rooms do NOT have an adjoining door with any other rooms)
After we moved we had no more problems.
Boat to DTD was great as were the captains that drive them for you, very knowledgeable and cheery.
Mousekeeping was great as well, though we didn't use it much we got towel animals ( that she dropped off to us since we hadn't been using the housekeeping as my DD naps during the hours they clean.. which we thought was very thoughful of her) and enjoyed chatting with our housekeeper (bernice) who was wonderful.
My only complaint aside from our first room is the buses.
We stayed from Aug 21st to the 31st and while the parks weren't REAL busy...the buses were.
We rarely encountered a bus that wasn't VERY full. We have never had that problem at AKL and we always go the same time of year.
Though FQ is picked up and dropped off first which is a good thing. If you catch a bus anytime after 10am it seems they also stop and pickup at 4 stops within riverside which makes the trip much longer....
My 5 year old LOVED the dragon slide pool so that was a plus. The counter service there served all of our needs and it was decent food.
The grounds were beautiful and the staff was very friendly.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at POFQ however due to the fact that you can NEVER guarantee to get a "corner" room without that common door and the extra bus stops POFQ makes we will most likely keep AKL as our home resort.
But we are glad we tried something new and overall i give it a thumbs up!!