Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside vs Orlando World Center Marriott
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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At a Glance
| Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | Orlando World Center Marriott | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area |
Tier
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
ModerateOrlando World Center Marriott
DeluxeArea
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Disney Springs Resort AreaOrlando World Center Marriott
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Boat, BusOrlando World Center Marriott
None listedTable-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
1 restaurantOrlando World Center Marriott
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
3 locationsOrlando World Center Marriott
NonePool Amenities
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet PoolOrlando World Center Marriott
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
NoOrlando World Center Marriott
NoTop Highlight
Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river settingOrlando World Center Marriott
One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando areaOverview
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.
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 - Riverside
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Campfire Program
- Playground
- Arcade
- Jogging Trail
- Quiet Pool
- Fishing excursions
- Bike/Surrey bike rentals
Wellness
- Spa
Orlando World Center Marriott
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
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
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 - 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
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 - Riverside
Orlando World Center Marriott
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- Marriott World Center for the WIN (Orlando) r/marriott
- Marriott World Center or Gaylord Palms? : r/orlando r/orlando
- Orlando near Disney : r/marriott r/marriott
- Orlando World Center Marriott r/marriott
- World center Orlando : r/marriott r/marriott
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