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

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 Riviera Resort

Enchantment awaits you at a Resort hotel that’s inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney. Here, you can delight in exhilarating activities, delectable dining and stylish accommodations—from cozy Tower Studios to spacious villas with up to 3 bedrooms.

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Riviera Resort

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 Riviera 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

• 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 Riviera Resort

• Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Elegant European Riviera theming unlike any other Disney resort
• Topolino's Terrace character dining breakfast at the rooftop restaurant
• One of the newest Disney-owned resorts with modern room quality
• Skyliner connection to multiple resorts makes for easy park hopping

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 Riviera Resort

• DVC resale restrictions limit booking flexibility for non-DVC members
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash room inventory
• No dedicated table service for non-character-dining other than rooftop
• Bus-only to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks
• Theming may feel generic compared to more strongly themed resorts

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

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• Scat Cat's Club - Café

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Scat Cat's Club - Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Riviera Resort

• Primo Piatto

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

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• Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera

  Table Service

  French, Italian

  breakfast · dinner

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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Disney's Riviera Resort

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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Disney's Riviera Resort

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