Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Contemporary Resort

A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.

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 Contemporary Resort

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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 Contemporary Resort

• Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
• Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
• Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
• Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
• Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection

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 Contemporary Resort

• One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
• Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
• Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
• Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times

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 Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

  Table Service

  American, Seafood, Sushi

  dinner

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• Chef Mickey's

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Contempo Café

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Contemporary Grounds

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  dinner

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• Cove Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Outer Rim

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Steakhouse 71 Lounge

  Quick Service

  Steakhouse, American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Sand 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

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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