Port Orleans: Riverside

85glht wrote:

Yup, stayed there a few times…. we liked it but prefer French Quarter due to its smaller size… other than that, no negatives that I remember

Awesome! Do you know if those “royalty” rooms cost extra? I’m gonna guess they do but they just look so beautiful i want to stay in one!

eeyorepoohfan wrote:

It’s our favorite resort!!!! We’ve stayed there 4 or 5 times now! The next time will be next month! As soon as I get to this resort, I completely relax! We love the boat to/from Disney Springs! The grounds are beautiful! We’ve stayed in Alligator Bayou once, it wasn’t our favorite because there are only 3 tiny drawers for clothing! Very impractical! And those rooms are designed for families of 5! We usually stay in the Mansion in the Acadia House and love this area! Close to the North bus stop and a quick walk to the food court. The Royal Guest rooms typically run more than the standard rooms. My sister and her family stayed in one in January and they liked it! I believe they were able to get it on the sale price, but it was still more than what we payed for our standard room with a courtyard view. We have no complaints about this resort! There are a total of 4 bus stops though, so keep that in mind! The Main stop by the food court is usually the last pickup before heading to a theme park.

ahh thank you!! it sounds magical!! you have me so pumped now i figured the royal rooms were more lol so we’re not going to be staying in one. i’m actually not sure which building we’re staying in but it’s just me and my mom for four days so either one is fine! i hope you have fun next month!

Nascfan wrote:

Oh yea! I’m so glad Heather answered! She’s stayed there a ton and knows a lot! We’ve only stayed at FQ but have been over there several times. It really is a beautiful resort. The boat to Downtown Disney Springs is such a great relaxing ride. And it’s and easy walk to FQ if you desire.

Yeah she’s been really helpful!! And oh sweet I didn’t realize there was a boat to Downtown Disney! Me and my mom plan on spending our last day there to kill time before the Tragical Express FQ looks beautiful though! I love the slight Mardi Gras theme!

SEJ101 wrote:

I hate Alligator Bayou. Too confusing and average rooms. I didn’t mind the old timey charm of the resort, but the atmosphere didn’t feel all too great to me. Eating establishments are okay. And the boat ride back from Disney Springs always has a ridiculously long line.

I am the Debbie Downer of this thread

Well 2/3 people liked it so hopefully I will

jamiedawn27 wrote:

I just stayed there last week and it was a beautiful resort. We stayed in building 85 – this is the magnolia something – it was very convenient (esp to the bus stop). I loved the resort but i think it is best for a couple – i wouldn’t dare shove my family of 5 into it.

i have stayed at POFQ as well. I like the look/feel of Riverside better but the smaller size of FQ does make it better for transportation. That 4 bus stop thing was annoying for Riverside.

What does the 4 bus stop thing mean? like there’s a bus stop for each park or there’s just four different bus stops spread throughout the resort?