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new orleans riverside or french quarter?
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k.hunter30
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This is a debate much talked about on this board. I vote for FQ b/c of it's smaller size (less walking) and overall atmosphere. I'm sure others will have different opinions. If you want to check them out now, do a search and you'll find some pretty recent threads on this subject.
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SweetMagic
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Yup, if you scroll down to the bottom of this page you'll see several previous threads on this topic.
I was just at FQ recently and had been at Riverside last time. I actually prefer the theming of FQ because I love New Orleans, but my boyfriend said he preferred Riverside because it had more of a "swampy" feel, he likes the whole trees/woodsie thing. They're both great though, you can't miss no matter which one you pick.
I was just at FQ recently and had been at Riverside last time. I actually prefer the theming of FQ because I love New Orleans, but my boyfriend said he preferred Riverside because it had more of a "swampy" feel, he likes the whole trees/woodsie thing. They're both great though, you can't miss no matter which one you pick.
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bsandersjr
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We have never stayed at Riverside, but will be staying at FQ for the second time during our next trip.
We choose FQ over Riverside only because it is the smaller side of the resort, and if I remember correctly, the bus picks at up FQ first.
We choose FQ over Riverside only because it is the smaller side of the resort, and if I remember correctly, the bus picks at up FQ first.
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Miss Bell
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This is kind of like an chicken versus egg debate; you're going to get a ton of opposing responses. I have stayed at both, and really love both (and much more than CBR,) but it will depend on what you are looking for.
FQ is much smaller, which makes it feel more intimate. Everything is very close there: buses, lobby, counter service.
Riverside is bigger, but still smaller compared to Caribean. It is more spread out, but there are more bus stops to accomodate. There is an excellent sitdown restraunt there--there is no sitdown at FQ.
Both have their pluses--I would stay at either again in a heartbeat, but FQ is always my first choice.
So, my advice, think about what you are looking for out of a resort and go that way--I think you'll be happy with either.
BTW--you mentioned pools--both have cool pools, again FQ's is smaller, but has an awesome sea monster slide--I think it is a plus if you have younger kids (although, my 16 year old still likes it, too.)
FQ is much smaller, which makes it feel more intimate. Everything is very close there: buses, lobby, counter service.
Riverside is bigger, but still smaller compared to Caribean. It is more spread out, but there are more bus stops to accomodate. There is an excellent sitdown restraunt there--there is no sitdown at FQ.
Both have their pluses--I would stay at either again in a heartbeat, but FQ is always my first choice.
So, my advice, think about what you are looking for out of a resort and go that way--I think you'll be happy with either.
BTW--you mentioned pools--both have cool pools, again FQ's is smaller, but has an awesome sea monster slide--I think it is a plus if you have younger kids (although, my 16 year old still likes it, too.)
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NCState
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I'm going to post the opposite view here. I much prefer Riverside. IMHO, it is much quieter and transquil than FQ, and, please don't laugh, but FQ's food court really creeps me out!
Whichever one you stay at, you'll be in WDW!
I agree, we like Riverside side better because of the quieter side of WDW and the landscaping is just great! FQ just creeps us out too!:wave:
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iowamagicfan
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we have stayed at both,we like riverside way mora than fq. I totaly agree about the food court at fq.
the theaming is much better at rs. jmho:wave:
the theaming is much better at rs. jmho:wave:
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WoodyNBuzz
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My wife and I will be staying at Riverside and I am glad to hear so many positives about it.
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SallyShine
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I'm going to post the opposite view here. I much prefer Riverside. IMHO, it is much quieter and transquil than FQ, and, please don't laugh, but FQ's food court really creeps me out!
Whichever one you stay at, you'll be in WDW!
No kidding. Those big heads hanging over your table are a bit distracting. However, I still have to vote for FQ. I've stayed at both and will be staying at FQ again in May. POR is just too big. The only time we stayed there I felt like we walked more in our resort than in the parks.
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DisneyChick1984
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I've stayed at both and absolutely loved both...
But I think I'd lean more towards Riverside.
I love walking around at night out there. Its so pretty.
But I think I'd lean more towards Riverside.
I love walking around at night out there. Its so pretty.
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Tink_lover900
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We just arrived back from Riverside and we really love it...haven't stayed at FQ before....we did walk around it this trip and it was pretty neat...but my choice would have to be Riverside...it really is a matter of your own preference of what you are looking for in your stay.
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