Dang! Why Me! What Resort.?

[real mad hatter]

Good Morning Folks.I had friends who arrived unexpected last night and asked me for my advice. They are planning their first trip ever to WDW in 2014. They haven't booked anywhere yet,but have £5000 ($7500) saved for 14 nights. Now it's two adults plus one 5 year old girl and one 7 year old girl.They want to go to a moderate to qualify for the free Q/S dining plan.Anyway,they looked at the brochures and loved all the themes for the value resorts,like Pop Century,All Stars etc,& AoA. But they asked me what moderate has the best,how can I put this,Kiddie theme like place to stay. Since they have two little girls,I was thinking of recommending a Royal room at my beloved PORS. Now I haven't seen inside the Royal rooms,only watched a video,but for anyone out there who has had a stay in any of these rooms.Do you think girls aged 6 & 8 ( that will be their age next year ) would appreciate them. When I told my friends about these new Royal rooms they went ballistic as they never knew they existed,but I'd hate to recommend them and its not worth the extra $$$$. So I'am now asking for advice..What are your thoughts?

 

[coachwnh]

We loved the Royal Rooms. We only stayed at PORS one time, and it was specifically because of those rooms. Both our kids enjoyed the theming (daughter was 7 and our son was 9). I have recommended them to others. We usually stay at a deluxe, but I have no problem staying in these rooms again.

 

[Disvillain63]

At 6 and 8, my DD would have flipped over the Royal Rooms. They will definitely appreciate them. However, my DD would have loved the Pirate Rooms at CBR, because she could have pretended to be Tinkerbell.

 

[disneysince71]

Royal room for sure...

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

my advice is to tell them to budget extra for a scottish tour guide / wandering minstrel ;-)

 

[real mad hatter]

Thanks everyone for your inputs ( yours too @MR FERRET ) and also the photo @disneysince71.Wandering Minstrel indeed.

 

[princessmommy]

another vote for the royal rooms! My son (7) and daughter(4) both enjoyed the theme.

 

[Lucyred]

Definitely do the royal room! We were just there last week and my 5 yr DD love it! She loved the pictures of the princesses and all the details in the fixtures from the other princesses and wallpaper boarders. Great resort and value! LOVED IT!

 

[littleroo]

Can't go wrong with the royal rooms! Girls love them!!

 

[Bparso87]

For girls they will love them stayed at PORS my first visit and it was amazing loved to just walk around there. On a side note this is my 500 post so thank you to all of you guys who put up with me.

 

[Pooh'sBuddy]

When I told my friends about these new Royal rooms they went ballistic as they never knew they existed,but I'd hate to recommend them and its not worth the extra $$$$. So I'am now asking for advice..What are your thoughts?

My first thought is how much extra is a Royal room per night? Depending upon the answer, and if they get the free dining, I would think it would be something they can budget for and be so cool.

 

[Lucyred]

My first thought is how much extra is a Royal room per night? Depending upon the answer, and if they get the free dining, I would think it would be something they can budget for and be so cool.

I don't remember the exact cost but I know it wasn't more then $100 for the 4 nights we spent at PORS.

 

[Vader2112]

My first thought is how much extra is a Royal room per night? Depending upon the answer, and if they get the free dining, I would think it would be something they can budget for and be so cool.

Dont be afraid to ask at check in too. We received a free upgrade to a Royal room at PORS last year during Memorial day weekend. The only was that it is far from the main building and pool. I was not expecting or asking for a free room upgrade I asked if any were available and if so what the cost would be. The CM was looking at the screen and said oh well Tiana called and already indicated she wanted you and your family to stay in one of her special rooms. My 4 y/o daughter was thrilled.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Before I even finished reading this my mind screamed... ROYAL ROOM!!!!! Then I thought of DD4 who would prefer a pirate room at CBR, but I still like the looks of the Royal Rooms a bit more.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

Good Morning Folks.I had friends who arrived unexpected last night and asked me for my advice. They are planning their first trip ever to WDW in 2014. They haven't booked anywhere yet,but have £5000 ($7500) saved for 14 nights. Now it's two adults plus one 5 year old girl and one 7 year old girl.They want to go to a moderate to qualify for the free Q/S dining plan.Anyway,they looked at the brochures and loved all the themes for the value resorts,like Pop Century,All Stars etc,& AoA. But they asked me what moderate has the best,how can I put this,Kiddie theme like place to stay. Since they have two little girls,I was thinking of recommending a Royal room at my beloved PORS. Now I haven't seen inside the Royal rooms,only watched a video,but for anyone out there who has had a stay in any of these rooms.Do you think girls aged 6 & 8 ( that will be their age next year ) would appreciate them. When I told my friends about these new Royal rooms they went ballistic as they never knew they existed,but I'd hate to recommend them and its not worth the extra $$$$. So I'am now asking for advice..What are your thoughts?

It's worth it. They will love the details. Even the faucets were shaped like genie lamps. The headboard has a scene on it that lights up. It's very cool. The youngest in our group was 16, and we all loved those rooms.
Even the cover for the air conditioning unit matches the theme.

 

[wannabeBelle]

Another whole hearted vote for the Royal Rooms, stayed there on my birthday and plan on going back!!!! AWESOME!!!! Marie

 

[princessmommy]

I don't remember the exact cost but I know it wasn't more then $100 for the 4 nights we spent at PORS.

ours was an extra $220 for the 10 nights ( not per night, total)

 

[MouseDreaming]

My soon to be 10 yr old DD, who is not princess crazed, is very excited about staying in one of the Royal Rooms for our upcoming trip. The 14 year old DS is already asking us not to keep him up with the fireworks in the headboard all night.

 

[Pooh Lover]

I can't think of anything more appropriate for a family with 2 young girls than a Royal Room! Not only that but, since it looks like they are going to be using the QS plan, POR will give them just about the best food court at WDW. Great advice @real mad hatter!

 

[real mad hatter]

Yeh,agree that everyone has positive views about these Royal rooms,so I will pass on all your good reviews this weekend.Cheers all.