Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside vs Disney's Riviera Resort
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Photo: Disney's Riviera Resort
At a Glance
| Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Moderate | Deluxe |
| Area | Disney Springs Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 1 restaurant | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | 1 location |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting | Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
ModerateRiviera
DeluxeArea
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Disney Springs Resort AreaRiviera
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Boat, BusRiviera
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
1 restaurantRiviera
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
3 locationsRiviera
1 locationPool Amenities
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet PoolRiviera
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
NoRiviera
YesTop Highlight
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river settingRiviera
Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
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.
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.
Amenities
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
Disney's Riviera Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- a soothing bubble-jet bathtub
- S'Il Vous Plait aquatic play area for kids 48 inches and under
- Jogging Trail
Wellness
- Spa
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Gift Shop
Transportation
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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Boat
Disney Springs
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Riviera Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
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
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
Cons
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
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
On-Site Dining
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Community Discussions
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Port Orleans Riverside : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans riverside <> Polynesian : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans- Riverside Reno : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Say something nice (or honest) about Port Orleans r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Riviera Resort
- Details! Disney's Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort or Switch it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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