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Forum: Accommodation 12 Jul 20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By Potterer
I believe they are the same size but located for...

I believe they are the same size but located for the main part on the 7th floor which you need to scan your room key in the lift to access the 7th floor.

We actually stayed on the 6th floor last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Potterer
I have never been arrested but seem to pop up on...

I have never been arrested but seem to pop up on some system where I have to go for extra screening (the dreaded SSS thing on the ticket) I think my name must flag something up.

That meant the...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jun 20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By Potterer
We stayed at Springhill Suites, mainly due to...

We stayed at Springhill Suites, mainly due to location and proximity to several restaurants. Sometimes we walked there and to CVS but when it was further out like Dennys we got an Uber.

We took...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jun 20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,937
Posted By Potterer
Have stayed at both, for us HRH feels like a...

Have stayed at both, for us HRH feels like a continuation of the parks, there is music all the time, it is loud, I actually have video of us checking in and the live band was so loud we couldn't hear...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Jun 20, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By Potterer
Firstly, I could talk about POR all week (see my...

Firstly, I could talk about POR all week (see my signature)

You need to have a look at portorleans.org for all info on POR/POFQ. We always stay in Alligator Bayou. Here...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Jun 20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,046
Posted By Potterer
Are you going to eat at the resort at all? Have a...

Are you going to eat at the resort at all? Have a look at which menu suits your family better. Dh loves POR because of the food.

Are you going to use the hotel pools? Again which one suits your...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jun 20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,458
Posted By Potterer
The thing I will say is that tower rooms are very...

The thing I will say is that tower rooms are very far from the lobby. We stayed in the last "leg" of the Americana building right near to the tower but we did do Volcano bay every day.

I have...
Forum: General Chat 27 May 20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,830
Posted By Potterer
We have looked at it from the point of view of...

We have looked at it from the point of view of memories. Yes they can be free but sometimes they cost a lot too.

I have seen too many of my friends skint themselves to overpay their mortgage and...
Forum: Accommodation 30 Apr 20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
Posted By Potterer
Are you looking at free dining? Are you planning...

Are you looking at free dining? Are you planning to eat at the resort much? Even if it is just breakfast?

Dh loves POR because the food options for quick service are plentiful and with one fussy...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Apr 20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,367
Posted By Potterer
As you can see from my signature POR is our go to...

As you can see from my signature POR is our go to resort.

We always stay in Alligator Bayou section, and have stayed in building 37 twice on request. We just love the calmness of the whole resort,...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By Potterer
Club level works for us as you can see from my...

Club level works for us as you can see from my signature. But then I have two teenage boys who can put away a lot of food and drink.

Club works well for us, we are up, dressed and ready to go at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,176
Posted By Potterer
We originally flew from Manchester but then the...

We originally flew from Manchester but then the August prices were ridiculous, around £900 each for 2 adults and 2 teens. We now fly from Dublin now but on a separate ticket as Dh won't do a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Apr 20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,101
Posted By Potterer
Travel agents used to get a bit of a heads up and...

Travel agents used to get a bit of a heads up and if memory serves that was around 10th April, normally free dining is released after 21st of April.

It has always been offered since I started...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Apr 20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By Potterer
It does always make me smile when people say FQ...

It does always make me smile when people say FQ because it is small despite people usually walking miles and miles in the parks. :d:

I personally prefer POR as you can tell from my signature. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,312
Posted By Potterer
As you can see from my signature we have done...

As you can see from my signature we have done this twice, stayed at Universal before Disney.

Things to consider, moving hotels, not the actual transort inbetween but unpacking a bit and repacking...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Mar 20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By Potterer
Technically Premier Inn's policy is that there...

Technically Premier Inn's policy is that there should be no more than 2 adults in a room, which includes any child over the age of 16!

I was assuming that is why you booked 2 rooms because 22 is...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Mar 20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,467
Posted By Potterer
Yes, I have just done a little search to see...

Yes, I have just done a little search to see which videos really show it and came across this channel, they stay at Port Orleans so know the resort well Links below. But also Tim Tracker does resort...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Feb 20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,988
Posted By Potterer
We stayed onsite so didn't have a freezer but did...

We stayed onsite so didn't have a freezer but did fill stainless steel bottles (like Chillis with a wide neck) with ice from the ice machines and filled and refilled them with water througout the...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,467
Posted By Potterer
I think first and foremost if you are looking to...

I think first and foremost if you are looking to eat at the resort then check out the different menu options for POR and POFQ.

There are lots of walk through videos on YouTube that might help you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,334
Posted By Potterer
Thanks for that, it helps.

Thanks for that, it helps.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,901
Posted By Potterer
We also fly Aer Lingus so we book an extra night...

We also fly Aer Lingus so we book an extra night at the hotel where we are staying. Costly but easier for us to have access to beds for a quick nap, a shower etc.

We first did this by accident...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,334
Posted By Potterer
This is why I am keen to avoid them. :d: Do...

This is why I am keen to avoid them. :d:

Do they use these planes all the time coming back from MCO or was I just unlucky?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Feb 20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,647
Posted By Potterer
We are holding out until April as we want free...

We are holding out until April as we want free dining.

But as we are unsure on flight dates we will be booking a longer period than needed with Disney and then amending the Disney dates to match...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By Potterer
South ones are bigger because of the shower room...

South ones are bigger because of the shower room layout, therefore opposite the sink area, against the other wall, is a large space to stash all your cases.

Premier Inn family rooms are great, my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,334
Posted By Potterer
I flew in business class August 2019 :grin: this...

I flew in business class August 2019 :grin: this review (https://www.turningleftforless.com/aer-lingus-a330-business-class-review-cheap-but-not-cheerful/) sums up what I was expecting, which, like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,334
Posted By Potterer
Aer Lingus - aircraft type knowledge

We are looking to book for 2021 probably end of July/beginning of August due to A level results and a younger child in secondary school.

We fly Aer Lingus Dub-Mco and last time flew back business...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,397
Posted By Potterer
Ds1 finished his exams around 14th June but he...

Ds1 finished his exams around 14th June but he had a compulsory induction day at sixth form on the second week in July as his sixth form breaks up 2 weeks before the schools so they are empty of...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Feb 20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Potterer
My two sons are best friends so it makes a...

My two sons are best friends so it makes a difference and even though the eldest sleeps like a starfish at times, and the youngest is a cover stealer they know that they either share or we don't go...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Feb 20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Potterer
I think all the 2 bed suites are in the towers,...

I think all the 2 bed suites are in the towers, so there is good and maybe not so good.

We specifically paid for a volcano bay view which was stunning, but it also meant we heard them before...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Feb 20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By Potterer
We have done it twice, for the breakfast alone it...

We have done it twice, for the breakfast alone it was worth it for the convenience of just nipping down the corridor. Room views wise they are just the same as all the others.

We use the club...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Feb 20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,788
Posted By Potterer
Free dining is available at value resorts but is...

Free dining is available at value resorts but is classed as a "breakfast."

It is in fact 1 QS meal credit so can be used at lunch or dinner as well. Not just a breakfast.

I would say either...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jan 20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Potterer
Springhill Suites, fantastic little hotel...

Springhill Suites, fantastic little hotel. Breakfast is served on paper or polystyrene plates but apart from that, great shuttle, front of the queue for Seaworld and walkable to several restaurants...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jan 20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By Potterer
Sounds bliss! We love RPR and have stayed...

Sounds bliss!

We love RPR and have stayed twice. Easy walk to the park or a leisurely boat ride. Plus lots of places to eat at Citywalk.
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By Potterer
If you have a look at this map...

If you have a look at this map (https://www.portorleans.org/alligator-bayou.php) here of POR we stayed in building 37 on the upper floor, so from just above where the 3 is for 37 taking tat path from...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,852
Posted By Potterer
If you haven't already discovered...

If you haven't already discovered https://www.portorleans.org/ have a look at their site.

Re room requests details can be found here

https://www.portorleans.org/room-requests.php

We always...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jan 20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,579
Posted By Potterer
We have stayed at RPR club level twice. ...

We have stayed at RPR club level twice.

Officially we were told that access to the lounge was from 3pm (ie just as food stops being served for a bit) on the day you check in until 3pm on the day...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,907
Posted By Potterer
We have done this twice. Flown MAN-DUB the day...

We have done this twice. Flown MAN-DUB the day before our DUB-MCO flight. We stay in a Premier Inn in Dublin then go back to the airport the next day.

Dh could not cope with a connecting flight on...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Jan 20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By Potterer
Cowfish, bread box (expensive for a sandwich...

Cowfish,
bread box (expensive for a sandwich but doesn't disappoint) Toothsome for a "milkshake" which has a cake on top,
Stone Cold for a thousand calorie milkshake (I wish I was joking about...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jan 20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,671
Posted By Potterer
You also get flannels in your room too. Love POR,...

You also get flannels in your room too. Love POR, hopefully back again next year.

At the water parks when you are done just go and get a towel, they may get you to tap your magic band which you...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jan 20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By Potterer
We stayed at Cabana and loved it, the easy 3-5...

We stayed at Cabana and loved it, the easy 3-5 minute walk to Volcano Bay was just what we needed.

Food court had lots of choice and a great atmosphere.

I will say that even though you can...
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