I understand that the Saratoga Springs racetrack inspires the theme, but they miss the mark in execution. It just feels like a big condo complex with some horsey stuff here and there. Naming the quick serve Artist's Palette and adding some blown glass is the only nod to the Arts component of the theme that I have noticed. And as for the healing springs, the pool is ok but not very exciting.Saratoga Springs is a race track in the town of the same name in upstate New York. Themeing seems to fit pretty well.
We love the Poly. We stayed in Rarotonga and the walk was short to everything.Im not sure how long of walk it is from DVC rooms.How long did it take to get to/from your room? I was thinking about renting DVC points at the Polynesian but I was surprised to see some negative reviews on here
Remember that these are not new buildings. That complex was part of the original Disney Institute. So we can't hold the layout against them.I understand that the Saratoga Springs racetrack inspires the theme, but they miss the mark in execution. It just feels like a big condo complex with some horsey stuff here and there. Naming the quick serve Artist's Palette and adding some blown glass is the only nod to the Arts component of the theme that I have noticed. And as for the healing springs, the pool is ok but not very exciting.
I echo everything you mentioned. I will never stay at POR again, nor will I recommend it to anyone. In my opinion/experience:Our one and done so far is Port Orleans Riverside.
As someone stated, we felt totally isolated. We were in the Mansion section in one of the outlying buildings and I am pretty sure we were the only ones there. Maybe there are people who would enjoy that but it just seemed sad to us.
The main reason we will never stay there again is the bus system with multiple bus stops. It was awful. Traipsing through the parking lots to catch a bus isn’t very magical, and we were stop #3, so the seats were always taken by the time the bus arrived for us.
It IS a beautiful resort though. I would love to stay at POFQ in the future.