gilleska
Registered: February 2009
Location: MA
Posts: 12
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Review Date: Fri April 26, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Resort size, landscaping, buses, room layout
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Cons:
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On-site dining options
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We stayed at POFQ April 14-20, 2013. My family and I (me, husband, and 9 year old son) liked it quite a lot!
We stayed in Building 6 in a River View room. We were supposed to be in a garden view room at Riverside, but in order to correct a mistake with our reservation, Disney upgraded us, along with all of the members of our extended family traveling at the same time, to River View rooms at French Quarter for the same discounted price, which was a nice surprise.
The resort itself is lovely, beautifully landscaped and green, with attractive architecture. The room was big enough, and the privacy curtain between the room and the sinks was very handy for getting ready for bed without waking our already-sleeping son. Queen-sized beds were quite comfortable. We had a ground floor river view room right near the area where they hold the nightly campfire at the resort. My husband loved being able to directly exit the room in the morning without having to find stairs or wait for an elevator. Soundproofing of the room was great - I never once heard our upstairs or next-door neighbors through walls or ceiling.
We had no problems with the buses. All but one time, we had a dedicated bus for French Quarter to bring us to the parks and back. One night when we were leaving to go to the park in the early evening, we did have stop at all the stops at Riverside on the way out, which added another 5-10 minutes to the ride. But other than that, buses were fast and reliable.
The cafeteria at FQ was fine, especially for breakfast, though I would have liked more healthy food choices for lunch.
In the past, we have always stayed at a deluxe (VWL, AKL, YC) or at the Dolphin, but I have to say that except for the limited dining options, we really didn't miss any of the deluxe extras.
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terryrediger
Registered: April 2013
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed April 24, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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The size of the resort, the location, the cost, and bus service.
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Cons:
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No negatives.
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We have stayed at POFR six times now. It is definitely our favorite Disney resort. We have stayed at many of the other resorts including the deluxe, but this is still our favorite. The best part of this resort is the size. It has a nice pool, outdoor bar, and gift shop. Everything at the resort is within a short walk. The bus service at this resort is superb. The food court is good. It is fun to catch the boat ride to Downtown Disney. Also, the walk along the river to Riverside is beautiful. Overall, POFR is our favorite Disney resort and we will go back soon!
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jancaths35
Registered: April 2013
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed April 17, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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size of resort, walking distance
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Cons:
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occasional bus stops at Riverside
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We stayed at French Quarter during Easter break, March 30th thru April 6th. We have 2 teenage daughters, and we were looking for a moderate resort that was comfortable and not too large.
We stayed in building 4 on the first floor. Great location! Minimal walk to pool, cafeteria, store, laundry, pool bar....etc. We couldnt have picked a better resort for the price. The grounds were clean and beautiful. Service was excellent. No problems with the bus service considering the parks were PACKED. What's great is there is only one bus stop that is at the front of the resort, and within minutes of walking from all of the buildings. Once in a while at night we had to stop at the Riverside, but all in all, no problems with the bus service, and we were there at a very busy time. After long, late nights at the parks with teenagers, it was such a relief to get off the bus and be in our room in less than five minutes! If you want to experience long walks, there is a beautiful path that takes you to the Riverside. It is along the river with flowers, and views of the Riverside resort.
Cafeteria was perfect for us--we always had a great breakfast, and some afternoon snacks. The Riverside had more selections, and a short relaxing ride on the boat over was wonderful.
Pool was clean, heated, and there was always a surplus of towels. The lifeguards were always attentive to the swimmers, and the hotel staff had great activities for everyone. Loved the movies on the lawn everynight!!
The room provided great space, loved the separate vanity area with private curtain for early risers. Plenty of room for our luggage. No problems with noise at night and we were on the first floor at the end. We all noticed the considerable size difference compared with the value resort.
This is a perfect resort for a family with older kids. We had stayed at Pop Century when our girls were younger, which was great for younger kids because of all the colors, and life sized characters. French Quarter is decorated with cute streets, beautiful flowers and cute street names.
We would definitely stay there again!!
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bmdisney
Registered: March 2011
Posts: 11
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Review Date: Mon April 15, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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easy to walk around, great location, boat transportation to downtown disney
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Cons:
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limited dining options
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My daughter and I recently stayed for 2 nights. We had a standard room with a view of the parking lot. Check-in was efficient. Our only negative experience came at the concierge desk. One of the clerks ignored me before another helped me with getting a ticket to the park.
With only 2 people in our party, the room had more than enough room. My daughter (8) loved the pool. We took the boat to Downtown Disney and then rode it back to Riverside before walking to French Quarter. On a nice April evening, this was a very pleasant trip.
Bus service was no problem. We waited 10 minutes for a MK bus. During our stay, FQ did not share bus service with Riverside.
We have stayed at a few of the All-Star hotels, Fort wilderness and Art of Animation in the past. French Quarter has a lot to offer. For one, it is a compact resort. It is small (but not too small). We stayed in Building 7, furthest from the lobby and pool and walking was no problem. This would be one resort where the refillable mug may be worth it based on the length of your stay as it is not a long walk to get something to drink.
If there is a negative, it is the limited on-site dining. The ordering area can be congested but with a smaller resort, you would expect less eating area so that is only a small complaint.
I did not know if my daughter would enjoy the resort's theme but she thought the room was beautiful and loved the theme throughout the resort. She loved the pool.
I would definitely return to this resort in the future.
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tomc128
Registered: July 2008
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Sun April 14, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Size of resort, staff, cleanliness
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Cons:
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None
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Family of 4 just returned. Excellent trip!! Staff was excellent. Resort was clean. Pool and slide were the perfect size for our 4 year old twins. People at pool were great. Participated in bonfire and movie-both were great. Food Court had decent options..again staff was great. All around good visit!!!
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geneandcheryl
Registered: April 2009
Posts: 29
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Review Date: Wed April 10, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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size,bus stop
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Cons:
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none
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this resort.Just returned from 2nd stay. We were met at the door and as we had done online check-in,a lovely girl by the name of Mariella retrieved our welcome packet and went thru everything with us. Great housekeeper by the name of Norma had our room very spiffy daily! We can't consider staying anywhere else!
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hbk
Registered: August 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Thu April 4, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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value, size, proximity to Riverside and Marketplace
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Cons:
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wish rooms were just a bit bigger
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FQ is the best of the moderate resorts, and taking price, size, things to do, etc. into consideration, it may be the best value at Disney.
FQ is not very large (the smallest of the moderate resorts) which is advantageous. Besides some sections of building 1 or 7, you never really feel too far out. All buildings are easy access to food court, pool, bus stop and the boat to Market Place. The grounds are beautiful and the colors are festive.
The pool area is plenty big, with a great slide for the kids. The pool bar is there as well, with great selections.
The food court isn't huge, but still plenty of selection to give you a break from food in the park.
While at FQ, you have easy access to Riverside via the boat or a gorgeous walk along the Sassagoula River. If so inclined, you can mix things up and can eat at their food court (or Boatwrights - table service) or try their pool. The path along the river, thru FQ and Riverside is also great for a jog.
The boat to Marketplace is a tremendous perk. The boat ride is relaxing, scenic and so easy! Really makes it fun to go eat at Marketplace, shop or go for a nice margarita at their dockside bar.
One other note that may not be mentioned is FQ only has 1 bus stop. Which means you are not stopping at multiple stops at the same resort such as Caribbean or Riverside. Once you arrive at FQ, that's it, one stop and everyone gets off. Also, you don't have to wave at already full buses as they pass you up as you are the 3rd stop at the resort and not the first.
As noted, the value just can't be beat and the cost won't make your heart sink when pricing out the Polynesian for example (which is fabulous as well, but significantly more expensive than FQ...).
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strawberry
Registered: April 2013
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Tue April 2, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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size, decor, upkeep
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Cons:
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We have been at all moderates. Last year we stayed at FQ and plan to stay here next year. Why? Mainly because the 11 and 14 year olds want to stay here again -which surprised me because I thought this was more an adult resort. We had even stayed at a Princess Room at POR a few days last time and the girls liked FQ more! There is one experience they insist on at the POR however, and that is going to the RiverRoost to see Bob again.
I believe that reservations for the FQ aren't always available now and when Disney Springs gets going, the boats from FQ and POR will become even more popular.
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shell65
Registered: May 2011
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 14
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Review Date: Sun March 31, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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small resort, lovely clean rooms, staff
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Cons:
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busses a little slow from resorts
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We went to Port Orleans from 3/22 to 3/28 and had a great time. The rooms are beautiful and very clean. The staff was so nice and friendly. The food court people were extremely nice and friendly especially Rod. My daughter needed medicine in the middle of the night and they opened the store for us and got the medicine. At first the desk said they could not help and transferred me to the night doctor. He said ask for the night manager and when I did things went smoothly! We had a lovely time and would stay there again.
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mscaseyray
Registered: March 2013
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Fri March 29, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Quiet, Small, Beautifully themed
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Cons:
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None
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My husband and I stayed at POFQ in Dec 2011 after staying at the much larger POR previously. We were pleasantly surprised and I think we'd be more inclined to stay at French Quarter again. The resort is definitely small, but small can be wonderful when you spend most of your day walking around the parks. We stayed in the next to last building there and it took no time to get to the front desk and food court. It's brightly themed and it was beautiful at Christmastime. There is no table service restaurant on site but the food court is very good and we didn't feel we were missing anything by not having a TS restaurant. I highly recommend this moderate resort and highly recommend moderates in general--you get a little bit of both worlds for a great price.
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Ilita
Registered: February 2010
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Posts: 50
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Review Date: Mon March 18, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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lanscape, beds, pool
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Cons:
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none
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I´ve been in value resorts five times since 2008 (ASMovies and Pop), this time we decided to go moderate, and smaller.
I loved the peace of this resort, the surroundings and the places to walk. Our room was in the building four, very close to everything.
The beds are larger than the ones in the value and the room was also better to fit four.
My husband and kids (15 and 12) missed the icons and the disney atmosphere of the Pop.
The food court is small, we went in January, so it was ok, I don´t know if the size is large enough for peek times (such we are from Argentina we always go in January, our summer vacation)
If I have the chance I would return to this hotel, the cast members were always helpful and kind, and everything in the hotel was relaxing and friendly. I also loved the night shows at the bar.
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mouserdh1984
Registered: February 2013
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu February 28, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Size, Closeness to parks
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Cons:
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Limited food
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Our stay was 2-16thru 2-23 our second visit, have stayed at POR 2 tmes also. We love the size of this resort. Only 2 times did our bus share with Riverside. We never waited more than 15 min for buses. Room was great love the update and the queen beds. We were in Building 4 close to the bus stop, only noise we has was the trucks bringing supplies early in the morn, you could hear the back up beeps.It was DDD 14 birthday while we were there night before her big day when we returned to the room there was a Birthday card from Mickey for her and on the big day returning there was a phone message from Mickey wishing her a Happy Birthday. We did walk over to Riverside on morning and one evening for meals just to get something differnt. Freindly staff no complaints from us. We would for sure stay here again.
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sgefowler
Registered: February 2013
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Mon February 18, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Smallest Disney resort, close to Downtown Disney
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Cons:
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Limited food service
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We have stayed at the Port Orleans French Quarter 4 times. Although we have stayed at other Disney resorts (value and moderate) we keep coming back to the POFQ. The theming of the resort is Mardi Gras inspired and I love it. The grounds are beautifully maintained and it really evokes the feeling of New Orleans. With each visit we notice something new. First timers will chuckle when you read the street signs. This resort is accessible to Downtown Disney via a river boat service that provides a leisurely ride to Downtown DIsney. Great for a cool breeze on those hot Florida days. The boats run regularly and we have never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a boat. Believe it or not, the boat is one of the reason we choose the POFQ.
With regards to rooms, they are slightly more upscale than the value resorts and are very well appointed. As with everything DIsney, cleanliness is paramount. We have never had any issue with mousekeeping and the kids love the towel animals. We did find on one visit that we had to encourage mousekeeping with little "gifts" however, I don't feel this is the norm. The kids love to come back to the room and see their stuffed toys placed throughout the room.
Since the POFQ is the smallest of the Disney resorts, there is never a long walk to either the bus, lobby, dining or pool. There is limited dining with a cafeteria style only. No sit down formal restaurant but the sister resort PO Riverside has one just a stones throw away. A must have is the beignets. You can always tell who has had them by the powered sugar on their faces or clothes. You simply must try the beignets when staying at the POFQ.
The swimming pool is great for kids of all ages with a sea serpent water slide that is not too big and even smaller kids can enjoy. There is a splash pool for the very small and a hot tub which I always find is crowded. There is a nice pool bar but as with all things DIsney, the drinks are expensive. However, based on the small size of the resort, its only a short walk back to the room if you bring your own beverages or use one of the grocer services. Movies are played on the lawns most nights and is great for the kids to get out and meet some other kids. There is also a small play area for kids with a sort of artificial turf ground that cushions falls for the little ones.
With regards to bus service, I have heard many negative things about it mostly due to the fact that it also shares bus service with Riverside. Buses also stop at 4 stops at Riverside so it will slow down travel times to and from the park. But not by very long. Wait times are low and in 4 visits, I have always had a seat on the bus. Overall, I am happy with the bus service.
On our last visit to the POFQ, our youngest son (18 months) got pink eye and the cast members were beyond helpful. They connected us with a pharmacy and arranged for the prescription to be delivered to the resort while we could go and enjoy our day at the parks. Delivery fee was nominal and well worth the service that we received.
Overall, my opinion is that you won't be disappointed in the French Quarter. Staying onsite can be more expensive than offsite but so many extras are included, in my opinion, they almost even out. The extra magic hours, magic express, Disney transportation, option to have purchases shipped to the resort, boat to Downtown Disney, games arcade tokens, etc etc etc make it all worth while! Enjoy your stay! :-)
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auntrhonda
Registered: February 2013
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun February 10, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Wonderful,clean rooms. Employees are friendly
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Cons:
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bad lighting in bathroom. Refrigerator wasn't cold, just cool.
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We stayed from Jan.26- Feb.2,2013. We had a great time. The employees were very friendly. The food was great. I loved being able to get as much soda, coffee, iced tea, hot tea, and hot cocoa as I wanted. The lighting in the bathroom was a little too dim, but you can see at least. I would definitely stay there again.
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PolynesianStitch
Registered: January 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 23
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Review Date: Sat January 19, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Comfort, location
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The room we stayed in was very close to the food court and to all of the different amenities. The bed was extremely comforatable, and we fell asleep as soon as we laid down in it. I also really loved the pillows. The fan in our bathroom stopped working and we mentioned this to the front desk just before we left for the parks and when we came back to stop by our room a few hours later, it was already fixed for us. We loved the double sinks. Exceptionally nice grounds. The heads in the food court are really creepy, I wish they would change this. Other than that one detail, the resort was fantastic and exceeded our expectations.
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