Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER RESORT Information & Questions

[mi*vida*loca]

How long did POFQ stay closed after 9/11?

 

[andrewilley]

How long did POFQ stay closed after 9/11?

From https://www.portorleans.org/history.php

After the terrible events in New York in September 2001, the subsequent drop in tourist demand meant that Disney needed to urgently reduce some of its resort capacity. From late November 2001, French Quarter was completely closed and Riverside’s capacity was severely curtailed to around 350 rooms. Guests who had bookings were contacted and offered alternative resort choices. The Sassagoula River Cruise was also taken out of service for several months. As demand picked up again, French Quarter was reopened for new bookings starting from 31 May 2002. Disney apparently used the six month downtime to undertake renovation work on the food court.

A year later, with demand presumably still lower than normal, French Quarter was once again closed for more extensive update and renovation work to all guest rooms from 4 May 2003 until 21 March 2004,

The current shutdown is very different. As far as I'm aware, no major refurbishment work other than general ongoing maintenance and upkeep has taken place.

Andre

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I’m really hoping they are open by summer 2022. We are planning a November 2022 trip and would prefer renting points but after this past year I’m afraid to do so. But we love POFQ and that would be our next choice.

 

[hedberg1661]

I’m really hoping they are open by summer 2022. We are planning a November 2022 trip and would prefer renting points but after this past year I’m afraid to do so. But we love POFQ and that would be our next choice.

I really hope it is before summer of next year (2022)!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I really hope it is before summer of next year (2022)!

Me too!!! But with no word on a date it makes me worry.

 

[SarahC97]

I'm honestly hoping that they'll start to ramp up Port Orleans for their 50th Anniversary kick off. But I guess we shall see!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I'm honestly hoping that they'll start to ramp up Port Orleans for their 50th Anniversary kick off. But I guess we shall see!

That seems logical. From what I’ve been reading around the boards some people have stated they have spoken to their travel agents and the gossip is 2022 bookings are in high demand. Makes me think it’ll ramp up around the 50th and the POFQ will hopefully open up.

 

[SarahC97]

That seems logical. From what I’ve been reading around the boards some people have stated they have spoken to their travel agents and the gossip is 2022 bookings are in high demand. Makes me think it’ll ramp up around the 50th and the POFQ will hopefully open up.

Totally. You know there's going to be pent-up demand next year for sure. I'm kind of scared about crowds in the parks!

 

[StageTek]

I'm stalking the news and website like a... well... stalker, looking for info on FQ opening. I'm going to book a 10 day trip starting opening day.

 

[LilyWDW]

Every time I see this thread pop up on my alerts I hope it is to announce the opening. Right now I am just hoping for December 2022. We have a back up picked up (Caribbean Beach), but I really want French Quarter for my 40th bday celebration. It's the resort my mom and I went to on our trips and where I stayed my first trip back after her passing. So it holds a really special place in my heart.

I am doing our budget based off of POFQ just to be optimistic.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Every time I see this thread pop up on my alerts I hope it is to announce the opening. Right now I am just hoping for December 2022. We have a back up picked up (Caribbean Beach), but I really want French Quarter for my 40th bday celebration. It's the resort my mom and I went to on our trips and where I stayed my first trip back after her passing. So it holds a really special place in my heart.

I am doing our budget based off of POFQ just to be optimistic.

What are you budgeting for the price of the room?

 

[LilyWDW]

What are you budgeting for the price of the room?

I am using Coronado Springs Water view for the equivilant dates this year atm. Obviously with an increase taken into account based off of the increases we are already seeing in 2022 rates.

I am also using the FQ counter service for my food budget. Because a girl can hope.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I am using Coronado Springs Water view for the equivilant dates this year atm. Obviously with an increase taken into account based off of the increases we are already seeing in 2022 rates.

I am also using the FQ counter service for my food budget. Because a girl can hope.

My daughter loves the food at POFQ. And so do I. Beignets!

 

[Sue M]

My daughter loves the food at POFQ. And so do I. Beignets!

I love the gumbo! And who doesn’t love beignets! Just wish I could still eat them!

 

[phoenixgirl3246]

Just posting to subscribe because this is my favorite resort. I want to go back and was sad to learn it's closed for now.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Just posting to subscribe because this is my favorite resort. I want to go back and was sad to learn it's closed for now.

Hi - just a tip, if you want to subscribe to a post without commenting, you can just click on "watch" at the top of the page

 

[phoenixgirl3246]

Hi - just a tip, if you want to subscribe to a post without commenting, you can just click on "watch" at the top of the page

OK thank you

 

[Poohbear03]

Please open up by May 2022....I don't like the other Mods and I have Contemporary booked for that time but it is just so pricey. POR resorts are the best moderates in my opinion.

 

[ColonelHathi]

Update: POR is NOT opening late June 2021, our dance team was set to stay there with Dance the World, and we just got word yesterday they will be moving the team to CBR or CSR instead. No POFQ beignets this trip.

 

[firedust]

Just lonely little me.... stalking the boards to see if there are any hints of reopening before December.... I had a beignet the other day at Popeyes and it was fricking gross and it made me so sad...