Pete C
Active Member
After a lackluster stay at a non-renovated room at Coronado Springs early last year, my wife and I tried POFQ this time due to the great reviews. Unfortunately, I was not able to get us a king-sized room, so we were stuck with double beds, which would end up being our only complaint about the experience. POFQ was just, by far, a more enjoyable experience than CSR.
Grounds and Amenities...the ambiance just cannot be beat here, as the grounds are almost on par with a deluxe resort! Theming is just fantastic...all the flowers, arches, architectural elements, the masked figurines, the lobby, the food court...we loved it all!! CSR's theming just looks a bit cheap by comparison, though I do love the lake setting there. The pool was nice, but I would give the nod to CSR on that one...much bigger hot tub and waterslide there. Food was better at POFQ...we did not care for the Pepper Market at CSR one bit. We also liked the little bar at POFQ at night, which is situated next to the lobby and looks like you are in a very pretty little square. The entertainment was good, if a bit cheesy on the song selection, but what do you expect. When we were at CSR, the Rix louge was completely dead. Might have been due to the time of year. The compact design of the resort is also a plus, so getting to the food court, transportation, or whatever, is just a short walk away. We were in building 7 which is the furthest from the entrance, and even from there the walk was short and very enjoyable due to the scenery. We even saw a horse-drawn carriage at night, which was just a cool touch and something which would be fun for those looking for something different.
Rooms...we really liked the decor and the pedestal sinks give the room a touch of class. The main complaint for us were those beds. I don't really understand how a double bed is acceptable for anyone. If we had kids, we would never return here and be forced to sleep on those tiny things, and this is coming from two people who are pretty small. Based on that one fact alone I would recommend a family of four to CSR over POFQ because beds are just a huge factor on a vacation. The queen size beds needs to become a standard at the Moderate resorts and they should all follow in CSR's footsteps. However, for a more romantic vacation for two, POFQ would be perfect if you get a king room.
Transportation...bus system worked great here since you are the first on and the first off for the entire PO complex. Can't beat that, even though it makes a few stops at PORS so it takes a while...at least you will be sitting! I prefer the bus service over driving to the park, parking, and taking a tram or monorail to the entrance. We also loved the boat transportation to Downtown Disney...seriously, I wish you could take boats everywhere at WDW.
Bottom line? We love POFQ and I would see no reason that we would choose any other Moderate unless we had to get a double bed room again. Hopefully they will address this during the next renovation.
Grounds and Amenities...the ambiance just cannot be beat here, as the grounds are almost on par with a deluxe resort! Theming is just fantastic...all the flowers, arches, architectural elements, the masked figurines, the lobby, the food court...we loved it all!! CSR's theming just looks a bit cheap by comparison, though I do love the lake setting there. The pool was nice, but I would give the nod to CSR on that one...much bigger hot tub and waterslide there. Food was better at POFQ...we did not care for the Pepper Market at CSR one bit. We also liked the little bar at POFQ at night, which is situated next to the lobby and looks like you are in a very pretty little square. The entertainment was good, if a bit cheesy on the song selection, but what do you expect. When we were at CSR, the Rix louge was completely dead. Might have been due to the time of year. The compact design of the resort is also a plus, so getting to the food court, transportation, or whatever, is just a short walk away. We were in building 7 which is the furthest from the entrance, and even from there the walk was short and very enjoyable due to the scenery. We even saw a horse-drawn carriage at night, which was just a cool touch and something which would be fun for those looking for something different.
Rooms...we really liked the decor and the pedestal sinks give the room a touch of class. The main complaint for us were those beds. I don't really understand how a double bed is acceptable for anyone. If we had kids, we would never return here and be forced to sleep on those tiny things, and this is coming from two people who are pretty small. Based on that one fact alone I would recommend a family of four to CSR over POFQ because beds are just a huge factor on a vacation. The queen size beds needs to become a standard at the Moderate resorts and they should all follow in CSR's footsteps. However, for a more romantic vacation for two, POFQ would be perfect if you get a king room.
Transportation...bus system worked great here since you are the first on and the first off for the entire PO complex. Can't beat that, even though it makes a few stops at PORS so it takes a while...at least you will be sitting! I prefer the bus service over driving to the park, parking, and taking a tram or monorail to the entrance. We also loved the boat transportation to Downtown Disney...seriously, I wish you could take boats everywhere at WDW.
Bottom line? We love POFQ and I would see no reason that we would choose any other Moderate unless we had to get a double bed room again. Hopefully they will address this during the next renovation.
