Andre' you have *so* much insight and knowledge about our favorite Resorts, so first of all, I want to say officially and publicly and with true affection for all that you do: Thank you for loving POFQ & POR so much that you have created a deep, rich resource of information at your website (
portorleans.org) as well as keeping us all up-to-date on these Resorts that are so dear - and truly our "home away from home" for so many of us!
You are a truly a treasure to me, and so many, and I hope you know how very much you are appreciated!
°o° °o° °o° °o° °o° °o°
Now... I have *questions*! LOL
What actually is happening at POFQ/POR while they are shuttered? Do we know? (TBH, I always wondered what happened after the 9/11 closure - I presume it's a lot of the same procedures?)
I have guessed that groundskeepers are keeping the landscaping in good shape, and it would be an easy time to do any outside building maintenance (although historically they have been quite well maintained).
But do they keep the air conditioners running in all of the rooms and buildings, to help keep mold and mildew at bay?
Does someone go around and run the water in the bathrooms and kitchens, and flush the toilets on a regular basis, or did they "winterize" entire buildings, and drain the pipes and cap the sewer connections?
And I would hazard a guess that all of the pools and fountains have been drained...?
Are the beds all stripped and dust-covered? Or are they waiting for us, with pristine white sheeting?
Did they take all of the food, beverages, candy and snacks out of the shops? Is the merchandise frozen in time from (now nearly a year ago!) or did they take it all down to the outlet stores, and leave the tables and displays bare?
As sad as it is to think of the Resorts as closed and inaccessible, I would be happy just to stroll among the buildings, and listen to the music... and sit and watch the sunlight sparkle on the water in the fountains...
I feel pretty certain that Disney has a whole plan/procedure in place, and that they are taking excellent care of our beloved Resorts until they are ready to be opened again. Like everyone else here, I'm just eager to get back Home again