Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
At a Glance
| All-Star Music | Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Moderate |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 4 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Hot Tub |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts | Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts |
Tier
All-Star Music
ValuePort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
ModerateArea
All-Star Music
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Music
BusPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Music
NonePort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
NoneQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Music
2 locationsPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
4 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Music
PoolPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Pool, Hot TubExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Music
NoPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
NoTop Highlight
All-Star Music
Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discountsPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resortsOverview
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
A value resort with giant music-themed courtyards and a mix of standard rooms and family suites in the southern part of Walt Disney World.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
The smaller Port Orleans property, themed to the New Orleans French Quarter and connected to Disney Springs by Sassagoula River boats.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Marina
- Bike/Surrey bike rentals
Transportation
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
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Boat
Disney Springs
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
- Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts
- Fewer large school groups than All Star Sports
- Fun guitar-shaped Calypso Pool with Three Caballeros theming
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed that frees up space
- Background music throughout grounds adds to the theme
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
- Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts
- Beautiful New Orleans French Quarter theming and ambiance
- Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
- Doubloon Lagoon pool with sea serpent waterslide
- Beignets at Scat Cat's Club are a beloved resort treat
Cons
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
- Very small standard rooms at 260 square feet
- Buses shared with other All Star Resorts, often standing room only
- Single sink in bathroom unlike moderate and deluxe resorts
- Only bus transportation, no Skyliner or monorail access
- Long walk from some buildings to the main lobby and bus stop
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
- Smaller food court compared to Riverside, limited dining options
- No table service restaurant on site
- Bus-only access to theme parks; boat service only runs to Disney Springs
- Smaller pool area compared to Riverside which has multiple pools
- Can feel quieter and lower-energy compared to other resorts
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Community Discussions
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
- All Star Music Resort Phone : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- All Star Music Resort, thoughts? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- All-Star Music : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- First time at All Star Music : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is All Star Music a good hotel? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
- Port Orleans French Quarter best standard room. r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans French Quarter quickly becoming a favorite of ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Staying at French Quarter and the theme is so good. (First ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
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