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darlene9947 · 07-14-2003, 01:09 PM

Hey, everybody. I was lurking on another board a read a report from someone who just returned from a disappointing stay at POR. We leave Wednesday for POR and now I am worried. She said the bus service was very slow, rooms were not cleaned until afternoon (sometimes when children were napping), the main bus stop was filthy. Has anyone over here returned recently from POR? What were conditions like for you? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
Thanks,
Darlene

**HiddenMickey** · 07-14-2003, 01:37 PM

OK....relax. That was ONE family's experience. Granted it doesn't sound great, but you don't know what their expectations were either...and what was a long wait for them, might not seem so bad to you. Their idea of filth may be totally different from yours.

As far as the room cleaning in the afternoon--you can make a request to have housekeeping come in the morning if you plan to have kids take naps or you want to relax in the afternoon. Housekeeping might actually be glad to know that they have a room they can clean earlier. Just call housekeeping after you check in and let them know what will work for you.

There have been a couple of reports right here on these boards of recent visits that have gone quite well. And remember, if you don't find something up to your expectations, don't just gripe to yourselves, call management and get someone to take care of it for you.

Hope this helps. I'm sure you'll have a nice trip! -HiddenMickey

Pris · 07-14-2003, 02:06 PM

I was there June 3-12 and had a terrific time. I thought the busses were very timely and housekeeping did a good job. I had absolutely no problems or complaints.

darlene9947 · 07-15-2003, 01:02 PM

Thanks, ya'll. I know I'm being paranoid, but I haven't been to WDW in 11 years and I really wanted to have a super time, especially for the 5 people in our group who have never been there at all!! Feelin' better now.
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**Grumpygal** · 07-16-2003, 08:37 AM

I don't know if you'll see this before you leave but I'll post it anyway. I was there in June and had no problems at all. The bus service was fast and speedy (I think the longest I waited was 15 minutes). Mousekeeping came early every day and everything was clean and tidy. I wouldn't worry about it at all - you'll have a wonderful time there.

Goofy62 · 07-17-2003, 06:37 PM

Hi Darlene9947: GrumpyGal is right. We also stayed at POR June 6-9th and only spent one day in the parks, the rest of the time was just for goofing and we spent more time at the resort that the total time we spent at all the other resorts we ever stayed. The rooms, though showing some wear, were clean and tidy. mousekeeping were very good as we are a messy family of five and they even had the trundle in great shape and the towel animals were everywhere! The pool was in great shape and we found the CM's to be very attentive to all our needs. The buses ran very well, especially since they did not have to go to POFQ. The one draw back now is it is summer and even though it is slower than normal, it is still busy season. Take time to smell the roses and wait for the magic to come to you. Be friendly and meet your fellow guests. The time spent at the pool can be a very wonderful time spent meeting others. Good luck and Remember the Magic. 247 days till next WDW trip. Jerry [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]