Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter vs Orlando World Center Marriott

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Orlando World Center Marriott

Photo: Orlando World Center Marriott

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

Tier

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Orlando World Center Marriott

Deluxe

Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Orlando World Center Marriott

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Orlando World Center Marriott

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Orlando World Center Marriott

None

Quick-Service Dining

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Orlando World Center Marriott

None

Pool Amenities

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Orlando World Center Marriott

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Orlando World Center Marriott

No

Top Highlight

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

Orlando World Center Marriott

One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area

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.

Orlando World Center Marriott

A very large Marriott convention resort near Walt Disney World, known for its extensive meeting space, golf course, and water amenities.

Amenities

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

Amenity details coming soon.

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

Transportation details coming soon.

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

  • One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area
  • Extremely large resort with comprehensive amenities
  • Golf course on property for golf enthusiasts
  • Multiple dining options ranging from quick service to fine dining
  • Often available at lower rates than Disney-owned resorts nearby

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

  • No Disney transportation, requires car or paid shuttle to all parks
  • Not located within Disney property, further from parks than Bonnet Creek
  • No Disney on-site perks like Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
  • Large resort can feel impersonal and convention-focused
  • Long drives to theme parks add cost and time to each park day

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

No on-site dining information available.

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