Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

The larger Port Orleans property, themed to the antebellum South and riverfront mansions, with boat service to Disney Springs.

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Disney's Caribbean Beach 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 - Riverside

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Bus

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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
• Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
• Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
• Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

• Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting
• Royal Guest rooms with princess theming are uniquely themed for the tier
• Multiple pools including the Ol' Man Island pool complex
• Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
• Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than busier resorts

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
• Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
• Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
• Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
• Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

• Very large resort can mean long walks from room to main building
• Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat service only goes to Disney Springs
• Limited dining, Boatwright's table service is the only full-service option
• Alligator Bayou rooms are more rustic and less recently renovated
• Can feel isolated due to the spread-out layout

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Banana Cabana

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Centertown Market

  Quick Service

  Latin, American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Centertown Market Grab & Go

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Sebastian's Bistro

  Table Service

  Latin

  dinner

  View menu

• Spyglass Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

• Boatwright's Dining Hall

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Muddy Rivers

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• River Roost

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Riverside Mill Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Caribbean Beach Availability : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Disney Caribbean Beach : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Ease my mind about Caribbean Beach! : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Talk To Me About Caribbean Beach Resort
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• Tell me the pros and cons of Caribbean Beach Resort
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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

• Port Orleans Riverside : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Port Orleans riverside <> Polynesian : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter?
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• Port Orleans- Riverside Reno : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Say something nice (or honest) about Port Orleans
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

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