Disney's Port Orleans Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort is a resort inspired by the historic French Quarter of New Orleans and the rustic elegance of the Southern Louisiana bayou. Port Orleans is a moderate resort offering a peaceful and immersive escape with a unique blend of Southern hospitality, beautiful landscapes, and convenient access to Disney’s parks and entertainment.
The resort is split into two distinct halves - Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter. Each side offers a different ambience and experience, but both with that Southern charm. French Quarter is lively, with colorful, Mardi Gras-inspired decor and a fun, festive atmosphere, while Riverside provides a more serene, rustic setting with natural beauty and Southern elegance.
Rooms
Port Orleans Riverside features the white-column plantation style mansions of Magnolia Bend, or the woodside rooms of Alligator Bayou,
As well as the Standard Rooms (sleeping 4 or 5), you can also select a Royal Guest Room, with decor inspired by Disney royalty with touches that include ornate bed canopies, shimmering headboards, and enchanting artwork featuring Disney princesses.
Port Orleans French Quarter features standard rooms in various locations, which accommodate up to 4 guests and feature a queen-sized bed and a fold-down Murphy bed. Rooms are decorated in vibrant Mardi Gras colors with a New Orleans-inspired design.
Dining
There are.a few dining options across the two sections, from casual quick service to table service too!
Port Orleans French Quarter
Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory (Quick Service)
• A fun, quick-service dining location offering a variety of New Orleans-inspired dishes, such as beignets, gumbo, and po’boys
A family favourite of the Knapp’s!
Scat Cat’s Club (Lounge & Café)
• A laid-back lounge offering light bites and beverages. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some New Orleans-inspired cocktails.
Don’t miss out on the famous beignets and boozy beignets too!
Port Orleans Riverside
Riverside Mill Food Court (Quick Service)
• A quick-service food court offering a variety of options, including pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and Southern-inspired favourites.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall (Casual Dining)
A sit-down restaurant offering classic Southern comfort food in a rustic, elegant setting.
Enjoy dishes like fried chicken, jambalaya, and riverboat-style ribs.
There are also bars to enjoy at both resorts, Mardi Grogs at French Quarter, and River Roost and Muddy Rivers at Riverside.
Pools & Recreation
Port Orleans Riverside:
The design of Ol’ Man Island Pool is inspired by an abandoned sawmill, and includes a 95 foot-long rustic waterslide built into the millworks.
There are also 5 other leisure pools dotted about the resort.
Port Orleans French Quarter:
Doubloon Lagoon is a huge pool featuring a snaking sea serpent slide, whose tongue deposits you into the lagoon. There is also an amazing water play area and a whirlpool spa.
There are several playgrounds around the resort for kiddies to burn off some energy, you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride from Riverside, or alternatively fish, jog or rent bikes!
Occasionally, you may find live entertainment at Scat Cat’s Club or other areas within the resort.
Transportation
Port Orleans is conveniently connected to all of the theme parks via the complimentary bus transportation.
The resort is also unique in that it is just a short, picturesque boat ride (complimentary) along the Sassagoula River to Disney Springs.
There are also stunning pathways alongside the river, and between the two areas of the resort, perfect for a mid-afternoon stroll.
Is Disney’s Port Orleans Resort the one for you?
✔ A resort with proper Southern Charm that ties in the Disney themes perfectly
✔ Fun pools, splash pads and playgrounds for the kids
✔ Great themed dining options
✔ Easy access by boat to Disney Springs
Who Should Stay Here?
• Great for families, however the room options are more limited here for bigger parties
• Guests who utilise Disney Springs a lot on their vacations
Adventures x Paradise Review
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is peaceful, charming, and does a perfect job at giving that Southern Louisiana ambience. Riverside is super serene and calm, whilst French Quarter has more of the mardi gras vibes with lots of fun and activities for all of the family. The food at Sassagoula Floatworks is so tasty, and the splash pad and pool are a huge hit with our girls! Having stayed at Riverside, we can’t wait to give French Quarter a try this summer, so watch this space for more info and a more in-depth review.
TOP TIP - Do not miss the beignets from Scat Cat’s Café, they often have seasonal special offerings too, and if you are plant-based they can make beignets for you too!