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Riverside vs. French Quarters
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venooch333
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I would have to go for Riverside becasue it's more peacfully!! Why did they change it's name from Dixie Landings????
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Disney2002
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French Quarter, with it's Mardis Gras theming, feels a little less peaceful compared to Riverside. Riverside is a very relaxing resort in the moderate price range. However, it has THE WORST food court -- expect to wait 1 hr for a pizza. When I was there in March 2003 there was almost a guest riot.
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dixiegirl
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we always stay at port orleans riverside.never ever ghad a problem with the food court, although we also go at sept which is a fairly slow time we had also asked why the name change and a cm told us it was for tax reasons.if there is any truth to that who knows...oh boatrights resturant at riverside.yum yum bannana stuffed french toast!!!
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DisneyPhD
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I am with you on that. :hammer:
My vote is for Riverside. If you want a smaller resort FQ is good. I hear some say it is better for families with small children. Less walking and the pool and slide are good for young kids. Beware, you could end up on the 3rd floor, I don't remember if there is elevators.
BTW I never had a problem with POR food court, I think it is the best at WDW.
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CAPTAIN HOOK
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Apart from the obvious difference in theming - the only difference that I know of is size; The old Dixie Landings Resort has approximately twice the number of guest rooms as French Quarter.
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Jungle Skipper
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While I have only stayed at the Port Orleans Riverside (which was nice, we had some problems with it when we were there) I hear great things about the French Quarter.
One of my roommates during my College Program worked at the FQ and I spent some time over there just enjoying the atmosphere. Its really nice. I have also been talking with the General Manager of the Port Orleans Complex, and he highly reccommends checking out the FQ seeing as it is fresh off of a pretty big rehab...all new rooms.
Jungle Josh
One of my roommates during my College Program worked at the FQ and I spent some time over there just enjoying the atmosphere. Its really nice. I have also been talking with the General Manager of the Port Orleans Complex, and he highly reccommends checking out the FQ seeing as it is fresh off of a pretty big rehab...all new rooms.
Jungle Josh
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MCO Dreamin
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Dixie Landings by far, we have gone there every trip in the last 10 years and love it.
BTW, we still call it Dixie cause the other name is just wrong.
BTW, we still call it Dixie cause the other name is just wrong.
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Foolish Mortal
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I was told the name change happen'ed because of political correctness. Disney was afraid people what put up a stink because of the name Dixie. Their view was that when people heard "Dixie" they automatically thought about the old south. Slavery and that type of stuff.
Never stayed at FQ, but would qive it a shot if Dixie/POR was booked. I've never had a problem with the food court either.
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PO opinions
We have stayed at both and honestly they are both terrific. The pool at French Quarter, with the dragon's tail, is great for kids. The pool at POR, Old Man River, is also fun. The landscaping and theming of both are wonderful. French Quarter is smaller, but if you get the right building at Riverside (we were in #14 in Alligator Bayou, which we loved) the largeness of POR can be mitigated.
We've only been to WDW twice, and stayed in these two, but were very happy both times.
We have stayed at both and honestly they are both terrific. The pool at French Quarter, with the dragon's tail, is great for kids. The pool at POR, Old Man River, is also fun. The landscaping and theming of both are wonderful. French Quarter is smaller, but if you get the right building at Riverside (we were in #14 in Alligator Bayou, which we loved) the largeness of POR can be mitigated.
We've only been to WDW twice, and stayed in these two, but were very happy both times.
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