Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Royal Guest Room
Standard King Room
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Royal Guest Room
Standard King Room

The hotel

Bringing Southern USA to Florida, Disney's Port Orleans will have every member of the family constantly entertained. You can enjoy the likes of waterslides, pool parties, evenings campfires, movies under the stars, and that's just the start. The picturesque setting evokes the romance of rural Louisiana, and you're just a wander along the river away from the French Quarter at Port Orleans with even more facilities to enjoy. You can also enjoy some down time here too, and your room is a cosy retreat after a full-on day. Heading to the Disney Springs for the evening? Hop on the water taxi and enjoy a leisurely sail to shops, restaurants and shows galore. 

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

In the Disney Springs Resort area, with direct access to the waterways for water taxi transportation. Disney Springs is full of restaurants, entertainment venues and shopping. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, complimentary WiFi access, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Riverside Standard Rooms offer views of the parking area, and feature either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Port Orleans Riverside Preferred Rooms are in a preferred location, close to dining, shopping and transportation, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Riverside River View Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Riverside Pool View Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Port Orleans Royal Guest Rooms offer special headboards that create a 'firework' display, feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults, plus a child under 3 years in a cot.

Port Orleans Riverside Standard 5th Sleeper Rooms and Port Orleans Riverside Woods view 5th Sleeper Rooms, are as per Standard Rooms, but sleep an additional child under the age of 9.

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel offers water taxi transportation to Disney Springs, as well as Disney Bus transportation throughout the resort.


Complimentary hotel parking

Riverside Mill Food Court (open for all day dining, with 5 different stations as well as grab and go items). River Roast (lounge bar serving light snacks and a full bar from 5pm). Muddy Rivers (poolside bar offering sandwiches, salads, and a range of beverages). Boatwright's Dining Hall (family-friendly Southern fare, open for dinner). 

Daily pool party. Movies under the stars (selected evenings). Campfire activities. 

Ol' Man Island with swimming pool, 95-foot long waterslide, whirlpool, kids' pool, daily pool party, evening campfires and movie screening (selected nights). 5 pools including 3 in Alligator Bayou and 2 in Magnolia Bend. Games arcade*. Children's playground. Jogging trail. Bike rentals*. Fishing*. Horse-drawn carriage rides*.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Minnie Van™ service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Merchandise pick-up and delivery.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Maximum stay 21 nights.

* Denotes local charge. 

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.


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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice resort hotel BUT rooms too small !!

Aug 12, 2024 Anneke S

Nice resort in general for a moderate resort , grounds around accommodation blocks a bit unkept and untidy and the guttering blocked by debris so stairs very wet and slippy from dripping water when it has rained , but suppose this may be the look as it is riverside ,stayed in crocodile bayou section , quite pool over run with bugs and kept getting… Read more
Nice resort in general for a moderate resort , grounds around accommodation blocks a bit unkept and untidy and the guttering blocked by debris so stairs very wet and slippy from dripping water when it has rained , but suppose this may be the look as it is riverside ,stayed in crocodile bayou section , quite pool over run with bugs and kept getting bitten which was annoying , main pool nice but quite busy , magnolia bend may have suited us a bit better, though location we were given could not fault as we were block 14 which is right next to the lobby , main pool and quiet pool , boats , bus stop and all amenities so excellent location. Main quick service dining area was spacious and offered good selection , boat service to springs and french quarters very nice little journey and friendly drivers , quick efficient check in , rooms cleaned every other day . Main downside of resort for us was the size of the room , for what we paid we would have expected it to be a little bigger , we had two adults and two teenagers ( so more a less 4 adult sized people ) , room definitely not big enough or accommodating for a family of this size / age , maybe ok with two small children . No storage room or room to put clothes , bathroom tiny , would probably choose to stay outside of Disney next time due to this reason and people should be aware of how small rooms are for 4 ( adult sized people ) when booking , bit annoying as other than size of room and small negatives points above everything else was great . Read less
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Aug 5, 2024 Jody S Eldridge, Iowa

Port Orleans was our very first resort we stayed at back in the mid 80's. This was a reminiscing vacation with family. Love the grounds. Absolutely beautiful. Food court has excellent food. Also enjoyed River Roost in the evening with our favorite waiter, Jerry. Bob at the piano was so energetic and entertaining.
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Jul 19, 2024 Darla Y

The facility looks beautiful, but the rooms are old, dark and dreary, super small; tiny dark bathrooms. The Comfort Suites were much larger and nicer. Would not recommend or stay here again. There’s not even a microwave so it forces you to buy the expensive food on site.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely stay

Jul 17, 2024 Paulab1976 Great Sankey, United Kingdom

Had a lovely 10 nights at this resort. Beautiful setting and very peaceful after a day in the parks. No issues with busses and the quiet pools were very quiet! Great food court. The usual Disney standards so very clean. Were offered adjoining rooms as had booked 2 rooms for our family of four. This made a great difference to us, adding just that… Read more
Had a lovely 10 nights at this resort. Beautiful setting and very peaceful after a day in the parks. No issues with busses and the quiet pools were very quiet! Great food court. The usual Disney standards so very clean. Were offered adjoining rooms as had booked 2 rooms for our family of four. This made a great difference to us, adding just that little more space. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Housekeeper used my belongings

Jul 14, 2024 DayTrip25755161664

-Housekeeper went through my belongings and used my brush and straighteners whilst I was in the theme park. -Diabolical communication thereafter to get this resolved and I was sent from pillar to post trying to seek a resolution - Absolutely incompetent and careless staff. -Checked me in 2 hours late after a 13 hour trip from the UK - Had a knock… Read more
-Housekeeper went through my belongings and used my brush and straighteners whilst I was in the theme park. -Diabolical communication thereafter to get this resolved and I was sent from pillar to post trying to seek a resolution - Absolutely incompetent and careless staff. -Checked me in 2 hours late after a 13 hour trip from the UK - Had a knock on effect and ruined all plans that evening inc late for dining reservation and missing the fireworks. Plus not one single room request was acknowledged. -Injured my foot and their reaction to this and their supplies were severely inadequate, they didn't even have bandages. -I have been following up with the guest experience team for the past 2 months trying to seek fair compensation to which I have not been offered after tedious negotiations and their service has been nearly as appalling as Port Orleans Riverside. THANK YOU FOR RUINING MY FIRST EVER DISNEY TRIP! Read less