POFQ or Swan?

Hello RADPers. Planning on 5 days 4 nights at WDW the end of May /
beginning of June. I currently have reservations for POFQ but I just
found out that I can get a government rate at the Swan for about the
same price. I really like the idea of the Swan's location but I've
read some mixed reviews.

For those who have experience with both, can you share your
suggestions?

Thanks,

Mark B

On Jan 16, 4:19 pm, Mark B <mark_b...m> wrote:
> Hello RADPers. Planning on 5 days 4 nights at WDW the end of May /
> beginning of June. I currently have reservations for POFQ but I just
> found out that I can get a government rate at the Swan for about the
> same price. I really like the idea of the Swan's location but I've
> read some mixed reviews.
>
> For those who have experience with both, can you share your
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark B

The food and the location is better at the Swolphin, but I think the
atmosphere is better in the French Quarter. Also, the Swolphin does
not offer Magical Express, so figure that into your calculations.

--
Caren
TDC Queen of Adventureland

Mark B wrote:

> Hello RADPers. Planning on 5 days 4 nights at WDW the end of May /
> beginning of June. I currently have reservations for POFQ but I just
> found out that I can get a government rate at the Swan for about the
> same price. I really like the idea of the Swan's location but I've
> read some mixed reviews.
>
> For those who have experience with both, can you share your
> suggestions?

Swan's a non-Disney hotel--
So although you get transportation and some resort-guest status, there's
not AS much of an on-property Disney feel to the theming and service as
you get at the official Mods...

OTOH, how often do you get boat service to Epcot, and Fantasia Gardens
in walking distance, for POFQ prices? :)

Derek Janssen
ejanss1@

In response to this, I agree that the Port Orleans French Quarter is a
great hotel. Everything is themed for Mardi Gras and there is food
right on location. You aren't too far from everything, and you can
catch the bus. My husband and I spent one week there for our
honeymoon, and we really enjoyed it.

On Jan 16, 2:11 pm, Rudeney <rude...@mickeypics.com> wrote:
> Mark B wrote:
> > Hello RADPers. Planning on 5 days 4 nights at WDW the end of May /
> > beginning of June. I currently have reservations for POFQ but I just
> > found out that I can get a government rate at the Swan for about the
> > same price. I really like the idea of the Swan's location but I've
> > read some mixed reviews.
>
> > For those who have experience with both, can you share your
> > suggestions?
>
> In favor of the Swolphin:  Inside hallways and a much larger room with a
> traditional hotel layout as opposed the outside entrance "motel" layout
> of the moderates.  Some rooms (at the Swan) have private balconies.  You
> also get the fantastic location between MGM and Epcot where you can walk
> or take a boat.  The hotel also has better services like room service
> and valet parking.  You still get to enjoy EMH and free parking at the
> Disney parks.
>
> The cons of the Swolphin:  You won't be able to use ME, you won't be
> able to charge or have delivered WDW purchases to your room, you won't
> be able to add the DDP (although that's debatable as a con), and you
> will have to carry separate park admission media.  You also have to pay
> a daily fee to park at the Swolphin and refrigerators cost extra.  The
> decor and service is nice, but no better than a typical Sheraton or
> Westin.  It just lacks that Disney feel and theme.
>
> Between the two, price not being a factor, I'd choose the Swolphin.  The
> location can't be beat and I prefer the inside entrances and higher
> level of services.  The "Heavenly Beds" are also very nice (so much so
> that we ended up buying one for ourselves).  Now, if it were the
> Swolphin vs. a Disney deluxe, well, that would be a totally different
> choice...
>
> --
>
> - RODNEY
>
> Next WDW Vacation?
> Who knows...

That was another great thing about WDW - having the packages sent to
your hotel!