Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
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At a Glance

Tier

Art of Animation

Value

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Area

Art of Animation

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Art of Animation

Skyliner, Bus

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Art of Animation

None

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Quick-Service Dining

Art of Animation

2 locations

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Pool Amenities

Art of Animation

Pool

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Extended Evening Hours

Art of Animation

No

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Top Highlight

Art of Animation

Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

Overview

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.

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 Art of Animation Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • interactive water play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Marina
  • Bike/Surrey bike rentals

Transportation

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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

Pros

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
  • Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
  • Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
  • Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World

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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
  • Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
  • Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
  • No table service restaurant on property
  • Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections

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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Landscape of Flavors

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • The Drop Off Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Mardi Grogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • 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

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