Port Orleans French Quarter VS Boardwalk

jamiedawn27 wrote:

POFQ was very nice when my hubby and I went just the two of us. Feels much more “grown up” to me than kiddish…in fact the hubby didn’t like the look of it…he thought it felt like an old person’s place. ha!!

I think this is why I liked it so much…

Acamm wrote:

@imarebelpilot And when I plan my DL trip for 2018, I’m most definitely going to be coming to you with a billion questions!

I would also hit up @eeyorepoohfan as she’s out here a lot too and since she’s technically an “out of towner” she stays down there longer than I do. She might have a bit more advice on hotels for extended stays.

bexruns wrote:

Acamm wrote:

@imarebelpilot And when I plan my DL trip for 2018, I’m most definitely going to be coming to you with a billion questions!

I would also hit up @eeyorepoohfan as she’s out here a lot too and since she’s technically an “out of towner” she stays down there longer than I do. She might have a bit more advice on hotels for extended stays.

Yes!! I’m absolutely happy to help with DL questions!!! We usually do 5-6 day trips! I can tell you the pros and cons of staying in certain areas, good prices, etc!

jamiedawn27 wrote:

@acamm that’s why i got us a Cars room at AoA this June…something more “Disney” and kid-like for my hubby! of course three beds and an extra bathroom is a selling point for sure!

Yes that sounds like a great plan!! Please take lots of pics, and I’ll be asking you a billion questions when you get back about your experience!

@eeyorepoohfan & @imarebelpilot Thank you both so much… I look forward to peppering you both with questions in the near future

I never stayed at the Boardwalk but stayed in the area.
Pro’s
– 2 less buses to the Parks. The boat brings you to both Hollywood Studios and World Showcase Epcot. The back entrance to World Showcase Epcot is always less crowded than the Main entrance and if you stay for the fireworks at night in Epcot you do not have to walk all the way to the front of the Park when leaving at night.
– The Boardwalk is open later than the Parks so if you like to stay up late you can stroll & get dessert or a drink at the one of the many bars. Alot of grown up entertainment like Jellyrolls or the Dance Hall.
– If you go to MK or AK during the day a quick boatride to HS or Epcot for a stroll is always available at night as long as you have a Park Hopper Pass.
– People watching from your balcony if you have that view.
– Great restaurants around the Boardwalk & 3 great non-Disney restaurants in the Swan & Dolphin (Shula’s, Il Mulino & Bluzoo) which are great.
– Great area for Adults and older kids 16 & up. Older kids can stroll the boardwalk w/o adult supervision & the ESPN sports bar is nice for them too (Had to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs there one year)

Cons
– Boardwalk is more $$$
– Can be noisy from your room overlooking the boardwalk from your balcony.
– If you are on the far end of Resort it can seem like a long walk from the boat if you are tired at night.
– Bus route to MK & AK you usually have to stop at 3-5 other resorts on certain schedules & it seems like it takes forever.

@RIDisneyPinGuy I may take you up on that offer. Thinking of staying at AoA on our next visit.