Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A deluxe safari-style resort where guest rooms and public spaces overlook savannas with African wildlife.

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.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Savanna views with real African animals from room balconies
• Unrivaled cultural and thematic authenticity among Disney resorts
• Outstanding dining lineup including Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa
• Largest African art collection in the United States on display
• Priced below most other Deluxe resorts for the quality offered

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

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus-only transportation to all parks, no monorail or boat options
• Feeling of isolation from other parks besides Animal Kingdom
• Hallways are extremely long, far walks from room to lobby
• Animals are not always visible from savanna view rooms
• Room construction noise may be ongoing during renovation periods

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

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

  Quick Service

  African

  snack

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• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

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• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Mardi Grogs

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

  Quick Service

  American, Cajun/Creole

  breakfast

  View menu

• Scat Cat's Club - Café

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Scat Cat's Club - Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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