Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Moderate | Deluxe |
| Area | Disney Springs Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 1 restaurant | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
ModerateJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Disney Springs Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Boat, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
1 restaurantJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
3 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
NoJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river settingJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
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.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
On-Site Dining
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
- JW Marriott-Bonnet Creek(Orlando) r/marriott
- Orlando stay - JW Bonnet Creek or JW Grande Lakes r/marriott
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