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

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

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

Tier

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Moderate

Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

1 restaurant

Quick-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

No

Top Highlight

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting

Overview

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

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

Amenities

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

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

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Campfire Program
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Jogging Trail
  • Quiet Pool
  • Fishing excursions
  • Bike/Surrey bike rentals

Wellness

  • Spa

Transportation

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • Bus

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

Pros

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 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

Cons

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 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

On-Site Dining

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 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

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