Our family has stayed at POR twice once in 2000 and this past Feb.The boat to downtown disney was not running and we missed it,but if business picks up maybe it will be back in the summer.(I am just guessing)Our visit in 2000 was wonderful and prompted us to choose the resort again.This time we noticed some differences but I am sure it was due to the resort going to almost full usage in the 2 weeks we were there.I found everyone there friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you.We stayed in the masions both times.Magnolia was located closest to the bridge to the themed pool and the food court.We were moved this last trip due to termites in my brothers room and ended up in the Acadia building(right beside magnolia with the quiet pool in between the buildings)The walk was a bit longer but the grounds are so nice that we did not mind.There is fishing on site,my daughters had hairwraps done and enjoyed it.We ate at the food court most evenings and usually picked up breakfast there.They had a burger place(chicken fingers,actual fried chicken pieces,philly cheese steak,and hot dogs,plus fries ,there was a grilled chicken sandwich which you could have with fries or a fruit cup)a pasta place(linguine and marinara(it was bland)and pizza,and garlic breadsand minstrone soup,There was a soup and salad spot also,with tossed salad with chicken strips,caesar salad with chicken,taco salad,nachos,macaroni and cheese for the kids,and soup(it was chicken noodle and quite good)they also had sub sandwiches served with potatoe salad,macaroni salad or coleslaw.They also had a bakery /ice cream parlour(hand scouped ice cream)In the morning there was pancakes,eggs ect.There were fruit and cheese plates in the cooler,tossed salads,fruit cups and jello.
We also ate at Boatwrights(the sit down restaurant for the resort) for dinner and enjoyed it
If the french quarter is open you will be able to walk there and use their pool(it is quite a walk but we enjoyed it)
I would recommend using the south depot(the oneoutside the gift shop)to catch the bus it is the first stop at the resort and you can usually get a seat.Then find out if your building is close to another bus stop so you can get off there for your return.I hope this helps.I am not sure what you know and don't know.