Most if not all of the POFQ buses are not shared with POR. On a rare occasion we have been on a bus that stopped at POR.Thank you!
It was shared buses we were told we would be first on… so hopefully that helps with them not being too full in the mornings
Great tip on elevators! Stairs don’t appeal at the end of a long day!
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Port Orleans vs Coronado Springs?
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Not a huge decision factor but was mentioned as possible so helped us tip a very close decision!
Snow Queen 83
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I love Riverside, but not French Quarter. Because of all the pools and the boat transportation to Disney Springs. Plus I'm a bit of a country gal. So the theming is my style.
Snow Queen 83
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Oh yeah, Riverside also has Yee Haw Bob. 
In the mornings it's rare, but in the afternoons, I've had plenty of times that the bus has served both resorts.
ppete1975
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I wouldnt worry about port orleans feeling like all stars. While not as fancy as coronado, it is really really nice. It would be like comparing motel 6 to a marriot. While it might not have the gym or spas its still really nice, quiet well themed and clean.
With all the walking we do I certainly don’t need a gym on a Disney holiday!
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I like the rooms and food at Coronado springs, but it's not worth the bus wait times and scale of the resort. I really like Port Orleans Riverside for its compact size, the theming, and the grounds are very nice just to walk in.
I can see why people like CS. it does feel more luxurious, but POR feels more intimate, cozy, and themed.
I can see why people like CS. it does feel more luxurious, but POR feels more intimate, cozy, and themed.
ppete1975
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youre certainly getting leg day.. but how about upper body
unless you have kids and have to carry one alot.. then you have a full body workout. Or you shop like i do... sigh.. at least the wallet gets lighter i guess.
It’s definitely the shopping answeryoure certainly getting leg day.. but how about upper body
Minnesota disney fan
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Hi: I think you'll be happy at POFQ. I don't understand the comment about first bus pick up? I know that POR and fQ sometimes share a bus at times, but in all our times at FQ, we have never shared with POR. I don't know if we were really lucky or what but if it does happen I would guess that FQ is first stop, but don't know for sure.
Hi …. It’s only one small thing that helped break the deadlock on a decision.
It was based on information given earlier in this thread for when it happens that the resorts shared on non core hours/when less busy…
Minnesota disney fan
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I think the reason why we never experienced this is that we always visit at "slow" times, or we did. It seems like slow times might be a thing of the past. We don't visit on holidays or other usually busy times. So, I guess, we go on less busy times and have never experienced this. Either way, don't think it would be much of a problem.
JohnD
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Is a POR "Woods View" room in Alligator Bayou? It sure sounds like it: "Views of Landscaping, Courtyard or Bayou". I like Alligator Bayou better than Magnolia anyway. I'm thinking of taking the big leap from All Star Sports to POR. Sure, I'm saving money with Sports but thinking of upgrading to a moderate.
UNCgolf
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Personally, I would much rather spend the extra money to be at POR than stay at one of the values.
I think POR is the best resort on property from a value proposition, though. Others feel differently.
JohnD
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It's about $1k more than Sports (Disney+ Rate) for "Room only" for my 6 night trip (Sunday - Saturday). It's not yet available for any discounts. I suppose I could put down for it, pay the deposit and hold both POR and Sports then make the final decision 5 days out. I've already made my park reservations and ADRs and the dates would be the same. It's in my Shopping Cart ready for checkout.
UNCgolf
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POR is just so quiet and has beautiful landscaping. It's a much more relaxing location -- and I'm not even a person who spends much time hanging out at the resort. It would be worth the extra $1k for me but that definitely doesn't mean it would be for you.
The boat to/from Disney Springs is nice too.
JohnD
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Ordinarily, no. But my folks recently sold some property and passed on some of the proceeds that they are legally allowed to give to my brother and me. So, I'm strongly thinking about it. I have several ADRs in DS after days in the parks, so the DS boats would be nice.
Have you stayed at OKW? A one bedroom villa there has a king bed in the master and a couch(sofa) and love seat for the kids so they don't sleep together in the living room. They are the largest rooms on- property if you want lots of space, and the one bedroom comes with a full kitchen and laundry room. If that is too expensive for you, Port Orleans is wonderful, and connects to the boats atOKW and POR. Washer/dryer is by the pool and is much smaller than most places.