Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area

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

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Pros

  • 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

  • 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

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Amenities

Recreation

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

Wellness

  • Spa

Transportation

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • Bus

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

On-Site Dining

  • Boatwright's Dining Hall

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

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  • Muddy Rivers

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • River Roost

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • Riverside Mill Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

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