Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is a moderate-level resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort designed to reflect the vibe of the New Orleans French Quarter. This hotel originally opened in 1991 with just three buildings and has since expanded. However, it maintains a quaint and charming feel and is the smallest of the moderate resorts.
Resort Overview
Step back in time to the historic French Quarter in New Orleans as you walk along cobblestone paths and enjoy ornate architecture. This moderate resort is located near Disney Springs and is the sister resort to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. If you are a guest staying at one of these resorts, it’s easy to walk over to the other to use the amenities and enjoy additional dining options.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Size: This is a moderate resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort but is smaller compared to the other moderate-level resorts, making it easy to navigate.
- Amenities: This hotel offers the popular Mickey-shaped beignets along with other great amenities, including a water taxi to Disney Springs.
- Theme: The resort is beautiful and has a great theme, celebrating the historic New Orleans French Quarter.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (table service, quick service, and poolside service)
- Business Center (computer services, print services, shipping services, office supplies)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Valet and Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
- Early Park Admission – available 30 minutes prior to park opening for on-site guests
A Full Range of Accommodations
With 1,008 guest rooms, this resort is the smallest moderate resort hotel. However, there are several room types and each room was recently refurbished. Each room sleeps up to 4 guests, with most rooms featuring 2 Queen beds.
Standard View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the parking area
- 2 Queen beds
Garden View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of Garden
- 2 Queen beds
Pool View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of Courtyard Pool
- 2 Queen beds
River View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of Riverfront
- 2 Queen Beds
King Bed:
- Sleeps up to 2 adults
- Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden, or Bayou
- 1 King Bed
All Dining & Lounges
This resort has a quick-service food court and lounges for guests to enjoy. In addition, it is a short walk to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, where guests can enjoy additional dining including a table-service restaurant.
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
This family-friendly food court serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are a variety of options to choose from including Creole and Cajun-inspired cuisine.
Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge
Enjoy some New Orleans-style music while sipping on Southern-style cocktails, beers, or wines. You’re sure to feel as though you’re hanging out in the French Quarter!
Scat Cat’s Club – Café
This quick-service spot is located right outside the lounge and features the popular Mickey-shaped beignets. Choose from a few different options including a Sundae, Baton Rouge Beignets, and your choice of dipping sauce.
Mardi Grogs
This lounge is located near the Doubloon Lagoon. Grab your choice of beverage including wine, sangria, or draft beers. Then, you can sip and enjoy the views or even take a stroll along the Sassagoula River!
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
The pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is known as the Doubloon Lagoon. It features a fun Mardi Gras theme with an alligator band and a blue sea serpent waterslide. Poolside activities are also available including themed pool games, trivia, and more!
Guests also have access to Ol’ Man Island – the main pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.
South Quarter Games
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located in The Mint building. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars on select nights. These screenings are located at the courtyard between buildings 5 and 6 at 8:30 pm on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Cajun Campfire Activities
Head to the courtyard between buildings 5 & 6 for some old-fashioned family fun as the sun goes down. You can roast marshmallows and hang out by the fire every night from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Bike Rentals & Surrey Bike Rentals
Go for a relaxing bike ride along the beautiful waterfront pathways of the resort. Bike rentals are available at the marina.
For a covered 2-person or 4-person surrey bike, head over to the Riverside Levee Marina to rent one and enjoy a leisurely ride.
Jogging Trail
Enjoy a walk or run on this mile-long paved trail along the banks of the Sassagoula River.
Fishing
Grab an old-fashioned cane pole and enjoy catch-and-release fishing on Ol’ Man Island.
Playground
Kids will love climbing, sliding, and playing at this courtyard playground, located near the Doubloon Lagoon.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside)
Head to the Riverside Levee Marina to enjoy a 25-minute horse-drawn carriage ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River. The cost is $55 and each carriage holds up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children. Advance reservations are recommended.
Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after park close.
- EPCOT: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to EPCOT. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after park close.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after park close.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after park close.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: Water taxis are available to take guests to Disney Springs. These boats run approximately every 20 minutes.
Parking
*Guests who drive either their own vehicle or a rental car to Walt Disney World enjoy complimentary standard parking. Complimentary standard self-parking is available while you enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at this resort.
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