Staying at Riverside : Show me pics, get me excited!!

[MomNeedsVacay]

Just got back today from our first POR Disney Adventure! I'll post pics when I get a chance!

 

[tnkrbell]

You are going to Disney and will have a great trip no matter what. I noticed that this is your first trip though. I agree with your husband. The difference in money is well worth it for the better experience you will get at POR.

I completely agree!! Stay with Riverside you will not be disapointed!! I am a Deluxe girl and I still really love Riverside!! I really do not like any of the Value resorts!!!

Also ask to stay in the Mansion area I find this to be nicer then the Bayou!! Of coarse this is a personal prefrence!!!

 

[Millie12591]

Just got back today from our first POR Disney Adventure! I'll post pics when I get a chance!

Oh goody! I can't wait for more pictures from POR! Thank you!

 

[andrewilley]

I love hearing about people's recent trips too! Could someone who's just come back let me know what drinks they now serve at the beverage fountains? I'd heard that the rather sickly fruit punch has now been replaced by apple juice, which would be great news for me if it's true!

Andre

 

[DJ Disney Kid]

Anyone back recently with new photos they can add?

 

[crostorfer]

We're booked at the SOG next April (woo-hoo under 1 yr!), but I'm thinking that I might change my ressies to the POR because I have an anti-Disney spouse and the AB section is much more his style. These pics are making it hard for me, they are great! Did the Riverside section used to be Dixie Landings? I stayed there in April 95 on my graduation trip, it was great and I never once remember the busses being crowded or having excessive commutes.

 

[twinmom319]

We just got back from a week stay at Riverside. We were in AB and thought it was so beautiful. Once I finish sorting through the insane number of pics I took I'll post some!
The resort was full when we were there (ack!) but we hardly noticed. The buses were fine. The food court got crazy around peak eating times, but that was about it. Everyone was quite nice and it was a great trip. We would definitely stay there again!

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

We just got back from a week stay at Riverside. We were in AB and thought it was so beautiful. Once I finish sorting through the insane number of pics I took I'll post some!
The resort was full when we were there (ack!) but we hardly noticed. The buses were fine. The food court got crazy around peak eating times, but that was about it. Everyone was quite nice and it was a great trip. We would definitely stay there again!

What building # were you in???? We were there last week too!

 

[twinmom319]

What building # were you in???? We were there last week too!

We were in AB, building 28. It was a nice location, I thought. Where were you?
We were the ones with the twin girls running around dressed up constantly.
I packed all these clothes and they wore 4 dress up outfits the entire time!

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

We were in AB, building 28. It was a nice location, I thought. Where were you?
We were the ones with the twin girls running around dressed up constantly.
I packed all these clothes and they wore 4 dress up outfits the entire time!

We were building 26 in AB... I had two little daughters and I am pregnant. Did we almost hit you with our surry bike??? My father was a little out of control!

 

[tnmomof4]

I just made reservations for POR. We have only stayed at values, so I am really excited. It will just be the kids and I, and we are going to be there August 22-24.

I will have to read through this thread. I don't know anything about POR.

 

[DRRluvsWDW]

We were building 26 in AB... I had two little daughters and I am pregnant. Did we almost hit you with our surry bike??? My father was a little out of control!

Pregnant Surrey vs Twin Princesses


That is the picture we need for the POR thread!
Thanks for the giggle!

 

[18 Hours]

Anyone staying at Riverside I give you a tip: Try to get up early on one of your days (I know its hard). Get up around 5:30-6:00. It is soooo wonderfull. No one is up yet. It seems like you have the whole resort to yourself.

 

[FBandA]

More pictures please...........

 

[Davey-D-99]

How about a few taken YESTERDAY!!! Just returned today from 8 glorious nights... I have a lot more

 

[lazydoxy66]

Anyone staying at Riverside I give you a tip: Try to get up early on one of your days (I know its hard). Get up around 5:30-6:00. It is soooo wonderfull. No one is up yet. It seems like you have the whole resort to yourself.

Thanks for the tip. DH and I will do this when we go in Sept.!

 

[DRRluvsWDW]

Thanks Davey D 99, looks great!
Hope you had a magical trip!
Now for the

 

[Mainyard]

Hello, I'm new here. We stayed at POR 4-19 to 4-27. It was a wonderful trip!
I got up at 5:30 every morning (yeah, I'm a morning person). It was fun watching the place come to life and seeing everyone headed to the food court with their refillable mugs. I have lots of photos - I'll post them soon!

 

[disneyquilter]

How about a few taken YESTERDAY!!! Just returned today from 8 glorious nights... I have a lot more

Will you be doing a trip report?? The family and I are trying to decide whether to go back to POFQ or Coronado Springs again, or staying at a new moderate, like Riverside. Can't wait to see pics! Did you enjoy your stay at the resort?

Thanks for the info!!

 

[andrewilley]

I'll second the early-morning tip. Coming from the UK, the 5-hour time difference means we tend to be awake really early on our first morning so my DD (8) and I always go "moon walking" (as she calls it) at about 5am.

Not sure if I've posted these before, but the resort is so beautiful and peaceful at that time, and the water is like a mill-pond:

Andre