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  1. #1
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    cross posted to another site. but here is my little mini review on POFQ from our april trip.


    This is our 3rd stay here, 2nd with our children. Paid for the garden view hoping to get a close building but I knew it wasn't guaranteed. Received a text that we were placed in a building 7 garden view room. I was hoping we wouldn't be that far away! (I placed preferences for particular closer buildings). We called from the airport asking for a closer room just to take a chance, and they were so friendly. They placed us in building #2, which was so much closer. This is a small resort, yes, and the buildings are all very reasonably located but we love being close to the food court. The next time we will pay for the pool view.


    The grounds are always so quiet and I feel at home here. You frequently see the horse making rounds in the evening with the carriage. I got to visit the original french quarter in NOLA this year and I have to say I LOVE the architecture at POFQ. It really did feel like the original, I especially love the horse head hitching posts.


    The pool is nice. I have two small kids who are still learning to swim and we use the life jackets that are provided every time. ** I wish they had more extra or small vests available because I'd say 50% of the time we had to search for one that was not being used. The lifeguards are diligent and I am always impressed with their attention.


    I hate to hear that some people don't like the busses because the last two trips we have been here we have had an exceptional experience with them (the first time was 2009 and it wasn't so great, long waits and drives to riverside).
    There is only 1 bus stop but its never really bad. We leave in the morning at "busy times" too. I would say 90% of the time we waited less than 10 minutes. In the morning when it is busier, there is a cast member assisting with lines. One time we waited maybe 20 minutes for a bus and they gave us a fast pass for whatever we wanted (except froze of course) at epcot. I couldn't have asked for better service.


    The food court, I miss the floats! I was excited about the renovation and I was okay with letting them go. I loved the decorations above BUT I felt like the fluer de lis that were spray painted on the floors made the floor look dirty especially near the garbage cans. I liked the nicer dishes used, and the fact that they are cutting down on waste by having them returned and washed. And there is a section for food to be composted. The mickey waffles were always soft and fresh. The section for the french toast and oatmeal, I just couldn't believe that there was only one person operation that section because there are a lot of duties involved with making the baguette french toast, etc. I think it would be better for the employee that does that section to have a little extra help.


    The bus to disney springs and POR were very frequent.. my daughter and I rode to POR to check it out because I haven't been to it before. Very close and quick!


    We will be back next year. I can't imagine staying anywhere else, even over the deluxes.
    Had previous account but can no longer access :(
    8 previous trips, including honeymoon.
    Two kids 5 & 7 years old.
    One of 'those' WDW fans.

    Next: POFQ, our home! April 2018!

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  3. #2
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    Yea! POFQ is my favourite too, and I love hearing other good experiences. Pool view rooms can be hard to get, there aren't many, but it is so nice that they guarantee a central location.
    Heather aka ibelieveindisneymagic
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    Sounds lovely! I'm a Riverside girl myself, but if French Quarter still has beignets I'll make my way over there to the food court! All I've ever seen of POFQ is once when we took the carriage ride.

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    This too is my favorite resort.I was last there as refurb was going on so I am excited to go back. I love the ambience of the resort and the size, perfect. I do agree that it is often difficult to get your first choice of buildings but with the resort being so condenced, even building 7 isn't that far out, except at the end of a long hot day!
    My favorite thing about this resort is the location, right in the middle of WDW. It takes about the same amount of time to get to the parks. I also love the close proximity to Riverside. Then of course, is the ease of getting to Disney Springs, either by bus or boat.
    I have stayed at several resorts but RSFQ is my home away from home.

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    I love the Riversides !! I like to run just before daylight and the path around the river, through Riverside and back to the FQ is the best on property. The FQ is our favorite with Riverside a very close second. The food courts, pools, boat rides to Disney Springs, rooms, relaxed atmosphere and overall "home" feel make it the moderate with a deluxe feel. It has been a while since we've stayed there as our party has grown, making it necessary we stay elsewhere ... but one day soon, I'll be back loving every minute of it ......
    80 1st./04POR/05POR/06POR/07POR/08POR/09POR/10POR/
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    IN GOD WE TRUST !!

    STEELERS, SIX TIME SUPERBOWL CHAMPS

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    Quote Originally Posted by #1donaldfan View Post
    I love the Riversides !! I like to run just before daylight and the path around the river, through Riverside and back to the FQ is the best on property. The FQ is our favorite with Riverside a very close second. The food courts, pools, boat rides to Disney Springs, rooms, relaxed atmosphere and overall "home" feel make it the moderate with a deluxe feel. It has been a while since we've stayed there as our party has grown, making it necessary we stay elsewhere ... but one day soon, I'll be back loving every minute of it ......
    That is a great path to run.
    Steve (aka brownie)
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    ASMv 4/00, 10/01, 11/03, 5/21
    ASMu 8/12, 11-12/22
    AKL 6/18
    BC 9/94
    CSR 8/14, 3-4/22
    POP 11-12/10, 3/12, 10/12, 7/17, 4/22
    POFQ 10/01
    POR 9/04, 1/16, 11/19
    WL 12/03
    Disneyland 6/07, 1/15
    Disney Dream 8/14

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