POR or Pop? Which to pick?

[sneadhead]

We have stayed at Pop Century our last few trips and love it. Trying to decide where to stay on our upcoming trip. Get 2 rooms at Pop Century or 1 room at Port Orleans Riverside Alligator Bayou? What are the pros and cons of Alligator Bayou? We will be there for 10 days and don't want to be disappointed with our choice.

[rhonary]

We've always stayed at AB..been 5 times and there is 5 of us...we really like it there...seems more secluded..but I would suggest you get a room near the main building...closer to food and bus stop...some rooms can be quite far away...never been to one of the values so I can't really compare but I would think it would have more of a hotel feel with the crowds and I'm assuming noise...like I said I think you feel more removed at AB. But hey... you're at Disney either way!

[deedeebee]

We have been to both, I'd have to say POR. We enjoy the quiet after the parks and to big pool is great but also many smaller pools. The bus service is much better, food court, lay out and the boat ride to Downtown Disney can't be beat

[PetefromRI]

We've also stayed at both and there is no comparison.POR is so much nicer.With that being said,we stayed at ASMu in Jan. for 4 nights and decided that no more Values for us.We just as soon save our money up and do a Mod or a Deluxe.

[Belster]

I guess I am not of the norm...I have stayed at all categories of Disney resorts and we just love Pop. All of the Pop fans out there know that there is something about that place. My husband and I also love Poly...we will no longer stay in between as we feel it is not worth the money. So for is if we can't stay Poly we stay Pop.

I think it is good to think about what you like out of a Disney resort. Do you like the liveliness of Pop and or would you rather opt for a tranquil vacation? We found that when we stayed at Coronado, while it is truly a beautiful resort...it felt too much like a honeymoon resort and less like Disney for us(and know that some people will appreciate that out of Coronado and that is okay). Just know what you want and that should help guide you.

[magicalmom]

POR feels like a resort rather than a hotel - the paths are winding, and the landscaping is tall enough that it can feel quite private. You also have the boat to POFQ and DTD, Food Court and TS restaurant, Bob the Piano Man, access to two themed pools, and a fishing hole! We love POR-AB.

[MizMissy]

I assume there are 5 in your party is why a choice is POR, however, you didn't say ages in your party. I've never stayed at Pop and I'm know the rooms are smaller, but you are going from two rooms and two bathrooms to one. We only had 4 in a room at POR and for a shorter time, but it felt crowded with all the luggage since Disney rooms are smaller than most chain hotel rooms. Just so something to consider size-wise.

[tink88]

We're off to POR Friday! Can't wait!

We stayed at POP a few years ago - didn't impress us. On the other hand, we've stayed at POR tons of times and love it each and every time! Prefer AB too. Love the pool, dining, rooms, boat rentals, fishing and shopping. Highly recommend.

[disneymomma2010]

We stayed at POR last year and at pop the year before. Our experience was so much better at POR. Even the beds were more comfortable. We loved the quiteness of it after coming back from a day at the parks. The pool has a slide, pop doesnt, they also have a hot tub. We loved the beautiful river and landscaping. Also the bus stops are better (covered and benches). It doesnt compare to us. The thing is that we were origionally booked to try CBR and I was so excited about that, then we had another family to go with us who had 5 and we HAD to switch to POR. I wasnt thrilled about it and didnt think I would like it. Now when we go back im considering going there again instead of trying cbr because we loved it so much.

[stitch34]

Here's another vote for Riverside! We've stayed several times and are going again this June. We absolutely love it! Some of the things we enjoy the most are the boat ride to DTD, Piano Man Bob (definitely should spend an evening with him) scenary, pools, and the overall peaceful feeling of the resort

[AXOAlum]

I guess I am not of the norm...I have stayed at all categories of Disney resorts and we just love Pop. All of the Pop fans out there know that there is something about that place. My husband and I also love Poly...we will no longer stay in between as we feel it is not worth the money. So for is if we can't stay Poly we stay Pop.

Hi - have we met? Because I think we are definitely related!! I feel the EXACT same way! I love the Poly, but I prefer multiple trips per year staying at Pop vs one stay at the Poly's rates! There is just something about Pop that we love - it wouldn't be a trip without staying there

ETA: Check the rates & determine what is best for you - when we were going to take my mom (making us a party of five) it was only $10 MORE to have TWO rooms at Pop - meaning she could have her own room & swap out kids with her. That made it much more appealing to us than POR.

[mom2morgan]

I love POR, but have only stayed with 4 in a room. How big are your people? If you have small children you may find the room a little less crowded (or more, if they have tons of stuff! LOL) YES the rooms are fairly small and you sacrifice the extra bathroom, but I spend lots of time at me RESORT and not a whole ton in my ROOM so the nice pools, food court, gift shop, lounge, boat ride to DTD etc. make POR an easy choice for me.

[Kairi_7378]

AB is lovely and there are lots of perks to the resort.

However, with that long of a stay I'd be tempted to stay where there was more space (and bathroom space.)