OMG...What's Wrong With POR??

[dreamscometrue]

We just got back from another magical 11 day vacation at the world. As is always the case, I felt blessed for every minute that I was able to be there enjoying time with family and friends. I did have one issue however and was hoping that someone on these boards could provide some explanation or insight.

We decided to split our vacation between one of our favourite resorts (Coronado Springs) and one we'd always heard great things about (Port Orleans Riverside). We decided quickly that we like CSR much more for the theming and The Pepper Market (best food court on property), but that's just our personal preference. What each of us noticed separately, and talked about on our way home, was how dirty POR was. Besides chipped paint, missing fountain fixtures, plants in need of help, etc. what was far more disappointing was all the trash, cigarette butts, ketchup packets, branches, etc. that were on the walking paths, steps of the mansion, landings, etc. It was everywhere, and there was lots of it! Nothing was picked up during our entire stay! We never saw anyone sweeping, pruning, cleaning the gounds, etc. During our last 2 trips which saw us at POP and CSR and during the first part of this trip at CSR, the property was very clean. At POR, we couldn't belive we were on property because it was so dirty and in need of TLC in so many locations.

Has anyone else noticed this at POR or was it just a really, really bad week to visit? Also, does anyone have any explanation as to why so much garbage was left all over for days when we never experienced anything even close to that dirty at any of the other 5 resorts we stayed at?

 

[Master Yoda]

We arrived there from Coronado for the cold days last week, and the days immediately after that. It's interesting that you note that, because I commented to a CM about it being cold, and he (jokingly?) replied "Man, we might not have any employees around here for the next few days if this continues." I never really thought of the cold affecting maintainance, but perhaps it does indeed do that.

It shouldn't in a perfect world but we know we do not live in one of those. I am sure the guys and gals working outside really want to get back inside as soon as possible hence the resort wasn't as spic and span as it usually is and the plants might of had some damage from the cold. I know we lost a few things in that recent cold snap.

 

[TakeMe2TheMagic]

DH and I stayed at POR for a week in Sept. 07 and everything was beautiful, no trash anywhere. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Sorry you had a bad experience.

 

[dreamscometrue]

Thank you for all of the feedback. Our experience wasn't bad, we were simply puzzled as to why we saw the things noted in the opening post. Based on all of your responses, I'm convinced that it was a a fluke few days, likely made worse by the 2 really cold days last week. Although we're DVC members now and will most often stay at these resorts, I would not hesitate to stay at POR again, or recommend it, as a result of all your positive comments.