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Tough decision here
- Thread starter mrs moon
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It depends a lot on what you enjoy doing. I’m a huge POFQ fan. You can walk easily to Epcot and HS from the Dolphin. We enjoy the feel of a smaller resort like POFQ. Plus the boat ride to Disney Springs is so nice. I’m thinking the rooms at the Dolphin may be larger, but since I’ve never stayed there, maybe someone else can fill you in. We had 0 problems with the bus service to the parks.
Club Cooloholic
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No car, spend the extra cash for the Dolphin
plutofan15
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Depends on which parks you plan on spending the most time. If it is Hollywood Studios and Epcot, then the Dolphin. Can walk to the parks and have the option of the Boardwalk area. If it is Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, consider Port Orleans FQ. Have to bus to those parks from either resort. FQ does offer the great boat ride to Disney Springs which opens up a ton of shopping and dining. And FQ is one of the smaller resorts if that appeals to you.
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JIMINYCR
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They are quite different in what each offers. You can go online and see what each offers and decide whats more to your taste. We as a family enjoy POFQ for the theming but being 3 adult women, the Dolphin might be more suited to you if you arent so into Disney theming. Dolphin does have a couple of great restaurants, has great location for visiting EP and DHS. Mini golfing and the Boardwalk is nearby if that interests you. It is more deluxe accommodations than POFQ. The choice for most is around the price difference, the location and the difference in the theming.
NelleBelle
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When planning our trip for this summer, I was seriously looking at both Dolphin and FQ as well. What was difficult for me was that Dolphin has double beds whereas POFQ has queen beds. If it's just me in a double, that's fine, but if I'm sharing (even with DH, that's a tight squeeze when you're used to sleeping in a king). Plus, we have enormous teen boys (one is 6'1 and growing, the other is 6'3). So I was looking at having to get 2-rooms wherever we were staying (and with our rewards card at Marriott, it was about even). I pulled for Dolphin as it was within walking distance to HS & Epcot, is considered a Deluxe resort so you get the extended evening hours, and the Dolphin has way more options for eating that POFQ!! Those points alone are what were pushing me to book Dolphin (except I was outvoted by the "tightwad" DH and teen boys who wanted a vacation home with rec room and private pool 
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correcaminos
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No car, Dolphin gets my choice hands down.
Epcotfan21
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yea, Dolphin gets the clear nod here.
Rooms at POFQ can be some distance from the bus stop and restaurants - a consideration if you want a quick snack and it is raining. That being said we enjoyed POFQ.
Bugz
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Ive stayed at Disney resorts many times until last year we stayed at the Dolphin and it just doesn't have that Disney magic , back to AOA this year , Caribbean the last 5 years
Greenlawler
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Yeah Dolphin, the only exception would be if you really wanted to experience Disney Springs
Snow Queen 83
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Between the two I'd probably choose Dolphin. French Quarters become too kid friendly with the water play area.
HouCuseChickie
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Dolphin...better location, bigger room, great beds, buses not as crowded, better food options. We've only stayed at Riverside, but we weren't fans and would take Swan or Dolphin any day over that location.
You can also use early hours. Buses go to TTC and not directly to the MK
Some guests walk to the YC or Boardwalk and take Disney buses. You can't charge Disney purchases back to your room. Restaurants are better. Not as much Disney themeing. Pool is one of the best on property