Disney's PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE RESORT Information & Questions

[FelisLachesis]

It really does look awful.....takes away all the personality that Disney usually excels at. They could at least have Disney/Resort themed sheets.

Someone please request a comforter and see if we can get something with color back on the bed! This is the first time I'll say that white is truly clashing with the rest of the decor.

 

[ncc1701]

I don't know if this is the right place for this question but here goes- What is the transportation like during Christmas/New Years week? I have read that POR shares a bus with POFQ, but that during busy times they can have separate buses. We are rope droppers, and like to get the the parks 45 minutes or so before park opening. Am I going to have a hard time getting on a bus, will they be full of POFQ guests? Thanks!

Based on our visits to POFQ the bus sharing has gotten less each trip. Last year the only time we shared for MK was a pre 7:00am bus and 1 bus which picked up overflow at POFQ ( 1st bus was filled) then made one stop at POR before heading to MK. The only other times we shared the last few trips were midday & even then it wasn't every time.

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Good afternoon! Can anyone tell me what to expect from a Pool View room? We originally had a Garden View booked, but I was able to get a FD package after trying for a few days last week with a Pool View. We've stayed in Garden View at POFQ, which was nice. Is it super noisy by the pool? Anything we should consider requesting in terms of rooms? Thanks in advance!

Ours was noisy

 

[bnhonest]

Ours was noisy

We were in 3905 in AB, pool view. There were little packs of cheerleaders all over the resort and in the pool outside our room. But when the door closed, we didn't hear a thing.

 

[BishopsMoM]

My family will be staying for the first time at POR October 7 - 13th. We will be traveling with my sister-in-law and her family and we're hoping for connecting rooms or rooms close to each other. We have Garden View booked, and from what I have read, because we are a family of 5 we will be put in an AB room. Any recommendations on the best building to request that is close to transportation and the main pool? Thank you so much for the help! We are really excited about trying this resort!!

 

[anorman]

You shouldn't have any issues, just make sure to get to the bus stop a little earlier than you're used to. If you can get to the South depot, that's probably your best bet of getting on a bus.

The Riverside bus is only shared with FQ during the slow times. Trying to get to rope drop isn't a slow time, so there shouldn't be any sharing during that time.

I thought that the South depot was the last stop before heading out to the parks. I have heard others complain that getting a bus at the South depot was a challenge and if you wanted a seat that you should go to one of the other stops in the morning. Does anyone with experience have any info on this?

 

[FelisLachesis]

I thought that the South depot was the last stop before heading out to the parks. I have heard others complain that getting a bus at the South depot was a challenge and if you wanted a seat that you should go to one of the other stops in the morning. Does anyone with experience have any info on this?

Nope, you're the right. South depot is last. However, during busy periods, like between 8 am and 11 am, the will be a bus going from The South Depot only and then heading to MK.

http://www.portorleans.org/buses.php

The buses at Riverside are weird.

 

[siskaren]

Any recommendations on the best building to request that is close to transportation and the main pool?

Ask for what you want (close to transportation and main pool) rather than a building number.

 

[1911]

we have to be at animal kingdom by 7am for a tour,do the busses run earlier than 7?

 

[cmarsh31]

We didn't bus much in our 2 days, but shared to AK at 1pm and return 7pm (pouring rain, FIVE all star buses came while we waited for one, totally packed bus), not sure about Epcot rope drop, we got on at South. Bus was packed, we were about to wait for a HS and walk to the IG (we weren't in a hurry, just going to France for breakfast) but a 2nd bus immediately pulled up behind the first & we were at Epcot in 10 min. First accidental rope drop ever!

 

[andrewilley]

Seriously! The theming is part of the draw to staying in an on-site hotel room at Disney's prices. I know it's a little silly to be disappointed over Disney toning down the theming, but I felt like that is part of the immersion, and w/r/t Royal Guest Rooms, part of the upcharge.

Love the resort pics but naked bed looks truly awful!!

I've never been to a hotel that had such drab bed coverings! Hoping Disney is planning something else. I don't know why this bothers me so much but it does.

I completely agree with everyone who has posted similar messages. Disney is all about the little details, and anything which reduces the immersive theming is a bad thing. They look so stark, featureless and sterile, why not at least produce printed sheet and pillowcase designs to match the decor for heaven's sake. What comes next, rooms with white plastic wipe-clear walls, floors and furnishings?

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the next set of Port Orleans room refurbs (due to start at French Quarter later in the year) will see the carpets removed in favour of hard flooring, and possibly the vanity-area curtains being replaced with shutters. But on the plus side, the TVs may be getting bigger and more smart-featured. We'll see anyway, nothing at Disney is certain until its done.

Before today I used to joke I'd never want to stay here ... I know I'm late to the POR Riverside party, but I'm on board already even before falling asleep. I'm so glad to be proved wrong, and this resort will now be added (top of list) to my Mod faves...

Another convert for Port Orleans Addicts Anonymous. We see so many people here saying that they had to drop down from a Deluxe resort due to the price hikes, who end up loving POR as much or even more than their previously preferred Deluxe.

We booked a Standard View room, my requests were Ground Floor and Near Transportation, and we were upgraded to a Preferred River View room in Alligator Bayou. We were so surprised and the location was fantastic!

Our room was a Wheelchair Accessible room with a bathtub, and so the bathroom was very large. It only had a single sink and did not have the separate dressing area. I would say that if I I did not require this type of room and had more than two people staying in it, this would not be my preferred set-up.

Great luck with that pixie-dust upgrade, really nice room location.

I think the biggest loss in Accessible AB rooms, especially for families, is the lack of the fold-down Murphy bed which no longer fits once that extra wardrobe is in the room.

Andre

 

[andrewilley]

we have to be at animal kingdom by 7am for a tour,do the busses run earlier than 7?

Nothing to guarantee you'll get to AK (which is the furthest park) by 6:45am or so for a 7am tour. Get a taxi or Uber.

Andre

 

[siskaren]

What comes next, rooms with white plastic wipe-clear walls, floors and furnishings?

There's probably people out there who would love this idea.

 

[IrishNYC]

I completely agree with everyone who has posted similar messages. Disney is all about the little details, and anything which reduces the immersive theming is a bad thing. They look so stark, featureless and sterile, why not at least produce printed sheet and pillowcase designs to match the decor for heaven's sake. What comes next, rooms with white plastic wipe-clear walls, floors and furnishings?

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the next set of Port Orleans room refurbs (due to start at French Quarter later in the year) will see the carpets removed in favour of hard flooring, and possibly the vanity-area curtains being replaced with shutters. But on the plus side, the TVs may be getting bigger and more smart-featured. We'll see anyway, nothing at Disney is certain until its done.




Another convert for Port Orleans Addicts Anonymous. We see so many people here saying that they had to drop down from a Deluxe resort due to the price hikes, who end up loving POR as much or even more than their previously preferred Deluxe.




Great luck with that pixie-dust upgrade, really nice room location.

I think the biggest loss in Accessible AB rooms, especially for families, is the lack of the fold-down Murphy bed which no longer fits once that extra wardrobe is in the room.

Andre

Have you seen the latest pictures from the Pop Century renovation? So far the rooms have less personality than a hospital room. They look terrible.

 

[earfulofmagic]

Have you seen the latest pictures from the Pop Century renovation? So far the rooms have less personality than a hospital room. They look terrible.

Coronado Springs refurbs too. I mean, in a certain way they are nice--minimal theming, clean lines, modern-looking, no loud colors. Like all other updated hotels outside of Disney property! Losing the personality really does reduce the immersive feel.

 

[IrishNYC]

Coronado Springs refurbs too. I mean, in a certain way they are nice--minimal theming, clean lines, modern-looking, no loud colors. Like all other updated hotels outside of Disney property! Losing the personality really does reduce the immersive feel.

Carpet would make it look less sterile. I haven't stayed in any hotel that didn't have carpet (around 30-45 nights in hotels at all price points in the last 12 months), although I know some are moving in that direction. I don't care for it at all.

 

[Norton figment]

I totally agree with you on the horrible white bed. Seriously if people are stealing the linens charge them! They do in other hotels. I will be complaining when we get there if it looks as ugly as it does now this is my favorite hotel.

Disney does sometimes listen when we complain.

 

[earfulofmagic]

I totally agree with you on the horrible white bed. Seriously if people are stealing the linens charge them! They do in other hotels. I will be complaining when we get there if it looks as ugly as it does now this is my favorite hotel.

Disney does sometimes listen when we complain.

The rumor goes they tried this and it resulted in unhappy guests, who didn't like being accused of having stolen linens they probably claimed it was housekeeping, and unless Disney inspects guests' luggage or car they can't prove otherwise.

so Disney took away the cute themed bedspreads for everyone. thanks, bedspread stealers

I've wondered if they'll bring them back if enough people complain. I might write to say "everything was lovely, but I think it would be even better if the rooms had some... colorful linens."

 

[siskaren]

I totally agree with you on the horrible white bed. Seriously if people are stealing the linens charge them! They do in other hotels. I will be complaining when we get there if it looks as ugly as it does now this is my favorite hotel.

Disney does sometimes listen when we complain.

Please don't complain to the CMs who work there - they have no control over it. I don't know the address off the top of my head, but there is an e-mail address you can send your complaint to.

 

[IrishNYC]

Please don't complain to the CMs who work there - they have no control over it. I don't know the address off the top of my head, but there is an e-mail address you can send your complaint to.

It's wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com