Recent content by G&CsMom

Agreed! I think they usually try to make the DVC property theming more subtle and upscale but one could PREVIOUSLY say the same about Deluxe accommodations on property as well. Until....the iNCrediBLy bAd retheme at CR.

Unfortunately, they carried that poor decision over to the garden wing as well. There is no escape from the cold bland vibe peppered with gaudy cartoon character stickers.

RE pp comment on TBA opening before TT goes down for the big redo, I think this is a valid point. RnR is still down for refurb and I haven't read any rumors of its reopening date. I can't imagine going on vacation this summer and having 3 headliners unavailable. I think it will be open to the...

At this point, the YC/BC still have the desks with the rolling table nested underneath. I don't work from the resort room but our family loves the desk and rolling table for eating breakfast and desserts in the room with the occasional laptop usage as well. I think the new rooms at GF and BW...

Given all the permits for POFQ with Balfour Beatty as the contractor, I guess the rumours are true of a full room renovation.

Our DDs are 22 and 25 now and we have been doing 2 rooms at POFQ for the past few trips. Having 2 bathrooms and the extra space is a must for our family. POFQ is easy on the budget, a compact resort, has great bus service, really yummy quick service food with several unique offerings, and a...

Yup, that's the couple. It all started being cryptic the day they were supposed to do a livestream on It's a Small World for charity. On the day, it never went live and their communications stopped until the YT memberships were cancelled and they had a post saying that it was intentional and...

Do we really know if Disney didn't give them a warning? (not that they are required to) There is a well-known vlogger couple of which one of them started working as one of these tour guides. About 4 or 5 weeks ago-ish, they suddenly stopped their regular posts and videos and have been very...

Completely agree with above post!! Choose the Uni hotel by best price unless the theme, dining, or room decor speaks to you more. All 3 of the premium hotels are close to the parks and provide a fun water taxi if you want to save your feet.

Travel day can be exhausting. I suggest just getting settled in your room and hang in Disney Springs for the evening. Go to bed early before your first big park day. I agree with pp, Uni is easily done in 3 days especially since you are staying at Portofino (if I remember correctly) as you...

POFQ is slightly closer to DS by 2-3 minutes-ish. The bigger draw of POFQ is the small resort size, single bus stop, and the food. The distance to DS is a plus but somewhat negligible. The boat ride to DS is scenic and relaxing. Your question regarding summer 2024 discounts can't easily be...

Oh gosh......DD25 and I LOVE those beignets!! They are so good. Perfectly soft, chewy, and slightly sweet. For dessert, we use dipping sauces and for breakfast we eat with just the powdered sugar. MMmmmmm.....

Yes. Guests of POR and POFQ are welcome to use the pools, restaurants both TS and QS, bars/lounges, buses, boats, etc. of either resort. As a pp mentioned, there is a lovely walking path along the river that connects the resorts.

Going in July it will be HOT with rain showers many days. The skyliner will shut down during times of lightening and it can be a very long wait for Disney to get the buses going for the affected resorts. (Pop, AoA, CBR and Riv) CBR is also a very large, spread out resort with lots of walking...

Since memories can fade and I do not want to misrepresent my experience all these months later, I have copied my post from another website that I completed just after we returned from our trip. Yes, it is LONG(sorry about that) but I felt (and still feel) it was important for other families with...