Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Yacht Club

5 locations

Pool Amenities

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Yacht Club

Yes

Top Highlight

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

Yacht Club

Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney

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 Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

Amenities

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

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

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Recreation

  • stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
  • Water Slide
  • catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Arcade
  • Playground

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • disney signature services — guests staying in club-level rooms
  • Club Level

Other

  • The Market at Ale and Compass all-purpose store

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
  • Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
  • More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
  • Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
  • Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
  • Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
  • No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
  • Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as other resorts

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Ale & Compass Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Crew's Cup Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Martha's Vineyard

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Market at Ale & Compass

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

  • Yachtsman Steakhouse

    Table Service

    American, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

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