Disney Port Orleans

Port Orleans Riverside by p_a_h

Port Orleans Riverside by p_a_h

Disney Port Orleans is a beautiful Disney moderate resort nestled on the banks of the peaceful Sassagoula River. Located in the Walt Disney World Downtown Disney resort area, Port Orleans is comprised of two separate sections: French Quarter and Riverside. The French Quarter is a Disneyfied version of the New Orleans Mardi Gras and Riverside represents the antebellum south.

Port Orleans Resort was formerly two separate hotels, Port Orleans and Dixie Landings. In 2001 the two hotels were merged into one resort. The hotels were renamed Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside, though the theming was relatively unchanged. All the rooms are the same at the different areas of the resort except the décor is changes to reflect the theme.

Boats ply up and down the tranquil river between Port Orleans Disney, Old Key West and Downtown Disney. You can walk from one resort to the other in about ten minutes or take a five minute water taxi between the two. Guests at each resort can use the amenities at either resort.

Disney moderate resorts, including Disney World Port Orleans, offer a host of amenities including swimming, boating, biking and fishing.

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Port Orleans Riverside by Best of WDW

Port Orleans Riverside by Best of WDW

The Disney Port Orleans Resort is our top choice amongst the Disney moderate resorts. Pick the French Quarter if you are looking for romance and stylish rooms. Riverside offers more amenities and better dining options.

What We Like:

  • Beautifully landscaped grounds
  • Fun, beautiful and diverse theming
  • Wide range of recreational activities
  • Peaceful, relaxing setting on the river
  • Creative swimming pools
  • Nicest moderate hotel rooms on Walt Disney World property
  • Customary Disney customer service and cleanliness
  • Moderately priced for those on a budget

What We Don't Like:

  • Motel-like exterior corridors
  • Large, sprawling grounds at Riverside necessitate walking
  • Inconsistent bus service
  • Limited dining options, especially at the French Quarter
Port Orleans Lobby by Harsh Light

Port Orleans French Quarter Lobby by HarshLight

Hotel rooms contain the following:

  • Two queen sized beds in most rooms
  • Flat screen television
  • Table and two chairs
  • Bedside table
  • Small wall safe
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Ceiling fans, except in Royal Rooms 
  • Mini-fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Coffeemaker
  • Free self-parking. No valet parking at the resort

All Walt Disney World resort rooms are non-smoking. Some connecting rooms are available.

Resort check in is at 3:00 pm and check out at 11:00 am

Port Orleans by rickpilot_2000

Port Orleans by rickpilot_2000

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Address

French Quarter:

2201 Orleans Drive

Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8424

(407) 934-5000

Riverside:

1251 Riverside Drive

Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8514

(407) 934-6000

Port Orleans Riverside by Best of WDW

Port Orleans Riverside by Best of WDW

Disney Port Orleans offers the nicest moderately priced accommodations on Walt Disney World property with lovely landscaped grounds. This moderate resort is a big step up from the value resorts without a huge jump in price.

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