Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is one of the most romantic resorts on Disney property. From the cobblestone streets to gas lamps, the historic French Quarter is a small and cozy resort.
French Quarter is one of my favorite moderates at Walt Disney World along with it’s sister resort, Port Orleans Riverside Resort.
Whether you are thinking about staying at this beautiful resort, or you want want to make the most of your magical stay we have you covered.
Where is Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Located?
The official address for Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is 2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8424. You can reach the resort by phone at (407) 934-5000.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is considered a Disney Springs Area Resort.
What Disney park is closest to Port Orleans French Quarter?
EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are the closest Disney theme parks to Port Orleans French Quarter.
Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Map
What is the Theme of Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort?
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is themed after the French Quarter in New Orleans. This moderate resort is arguably the most romantic Walt Disney World Resort on property.
Disney’s Port Orleans has a Southern Charm theme throughout the entire resort including Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort.
Guest Rooms
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside rooms average $311 to stay at this southern themed resort. Rooms at this moderate resort are 314 square feet, so they are slightly bigger than the value resorts.
Check-in time is 3:00PM at the front desk and check-out time is 11:00AM.
The resort is fully accessible for guests with disabilities, offering features such as accessible bathrooms, assistive listening devices, Braille/raised signage, elevators, in-room accessibility, roll-in showers, and a wheelchair-accessible path of travel. Contact the resort for more accessibility information.
Amenities
All guest rooms include these amenities:
- Coffee Maker
- Free Wi-Fi
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- in-room safe
- Phone
- Beverage Cooler
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Soap and Body Wash
- TV
- Double Vanity
Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms – Standard View Rooms
- View of the Parking Lot
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps 4 Adults
Standard Rooms – Garden View Room
- View of the Garden
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps 4 Adults
Standard Rooms – River View
- View of the Riverfront
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps 4 Adults
Standard Rooms – Pool View Rooms
- View of the Courtyard Pool
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps 4 Adults
Standard Rooms – King Bed
- Views of Garden, Courtyard, Riverfront or Parking Area
- 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 2 Adults
Looking for a 5th sleeper options? Check out Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort.
What is the difference between the Riverside and the French Quarter?
These two resorts are sister resorts connected by the Sassagoula River. Riverside’s Theme is southern charm and features the Princess and the Frog while French Quarter is themed for New Orleans.
Riverside offers preferred rooms and 5th sleeper rooms for families and is a much larger resort. The two resorts are pretty similar.
Is Port Orleans French Quarter closed in 2024?
Rooms are being renovated from May of 2024 to November of 2024, the resort is not closed for these renovations. You may hear construction work during the day while staying here.
Transportation
All four Disney theme parks have complimentary bus service from Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside. There are also many bus stops located around the resort so you don’t have to walk to the main building to use transportation. The bus stops are called North Depot, East Depot, West Depot, and the Main Building has a stop as well. Check the map above for the closest bus stop to your resort room.
There is also complimentary boat service to Disney Springs. If you want to head to the water parks like Typhoon Lagoon, you can take the boat or the bus to Disney Springs and then catch a Typhoon Lagoon bus from there. The boats bring you to the back entrance of Disney Springs so you will have to walk across to the bus transportation if you choose that option. It is much easier to take a bus if you want to go to the water parks.
The Boat Transportation also goes to the following resorts:
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter
How long is the boat ride from Disney Springs to Port Orleans French Quarter?
The boats run every 20 minutes from 10:30 AM–11:30 PM. Sometimes the lines can be long and you may have to wait for multiple boats. If the water is too low, the boats may not be available.
The ride takes about 20 minutes with stops to get to Disney Springs. The boat entrance is towards the back of Disney Springs near Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.
Can you walk from Port Orleans Riverside to French Quarter?
It’s about a 10-20 minute walk from Port Orleans Riverside to Disney’s French Quarter along the Sassagoula River.
How long does it take to get from Disney Port Orleans to Epcot?
It takes about 10 minutes to ride the bus from Port Orleans French Quarter to EPCOT. Buses run every 20 minutes, though you may have to wait if you just miss the bus. I would plan about 50 minutes to get to EPCOT.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is also 10-15 minutes away from Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
How long is the ride from Port Orleans Riverside to Magic Kingdom?
It takes about 20 minutes to ride the bus from Port Orleans French Quarter to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Sometimes French Quarter and Riverside share buses and the extra bus stops can add time to the ride.
Buses run every 20 minutes, though you may have to wait if you just miss the bus. I would plan about 60 minutes to get to Magic Kingdom.
Do French Quarter and Riverside share a bus?
Not always, but sometimes they may share buses. Usually French Quarter is the first stop for pick-up and drop-off if sharing buses.Â
Dining and Shopping
There is no table service restaurant option at Pot Orleans French Quarter. Port Orleans Riverside does have a table service option and is a short walk or boat ride away if you are looking for a sit down place to eat.
There are a few quick service dining options available.
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
The Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory serves American and Cajun/Creole style food. This ia a quick service dining option located in the main building. You can use mobile ordering on the My Disney Experience App for this food court style dining option.
The food court is about $15 per person to eat here.
Scat Cat’s Club
There is a Scat Cat’s Club Lounge as well as a Cafe. The lounge often has live music featuring Jazz and is open from 5PM to 12AM and serves cocktails and limited food offerings. The cafe is just outside the lounge and features the famous beignets.
The beignets are a must try if you are staying at this resort! We have been known to take a bus to french quarter just for this delicious treat. There may be limited dining experiences at French Quarter, but they are delicious options!
Mardi Grogs
This pool bar offers cocktails and some light snacks or lunch perfect for your pool day.
Jackson Square Gifts & Desires
All Disney resorts have a gift shop that offers souvenirs, toiletries and basic pharmacy items plus snacks. Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter’s gift shop is called Jackson Square Gifts & Desires.
Activities and Amenities
Mardi Gras at Doubloon Lagoon Pool
French Quarter’s main pool and only pool is a Mardi Gras-themed pool called Doubloon Lagoon Pool. Join King Neptune at this Disney resort hotel pool with Sea Serpent Water Slide. French Quarter also has a hot tub for guests to enjoy as well.
Poolside Activities
- Themed Pool Parties
- Pool Games
- Relays
- Trivia
- Cajun Campfire Activities – Make s’mores next to the buildings 5&6 courtyard every night between 6 and 7.
- Movies Under the Stars – on Oak Manor Lawn at 8:30pm Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Can you use the pool at the Riverside if you stay at French Quarter?
Yes you can use the pools at Riverside if you are staying at French Quarter. Choose from the main pool, Ol’ Man Island Pool, or one of the 5 leisure pools at Disney’s Riverside Resort.Â
Resort Activities
- Horse Drawn Excursion – Carriage rides are available at Riverside. Ride a horse-drawn carriage along the Sassagoula River for $65. This ride is about 25 minutes long for 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children. Reservations are required for this activity and can be made 60 days out.
- Bike Rentals & Surrey Bike Rentals – $9 to $20 to rent a bike or Surrey bike to ride around the resort
- Fishing – Rent fishing gear and fish in the Fishing Hole
-  Jogging Trail – Run or walk the mile long trail along the Sassagoula River.
- Playgrounds – Located next to the main pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside & Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. Both playgrounds are available for guests at both resorts.
- Medicine Show Arcade – Located at Riverside in Colonel’s Cotton Mill building.
- South Quarter Games Arcade – Located at French Quarter in the Mint Building.
- Character Meet and Greets – You will find unannounced, spontaneous visits from various characters outside the main building of Riverside. We were able to meet Princess Ariel here.
Additional Benefits
- Laundry Room – Self-service laundry is available 24/7.
- Early Theme Park Entry – Enter the parks 30 minutes before official opening for all on property resort guests. This can help you save money on Genie+. Early access to the Disney parks is a huge perk of staying on property.
- Free Parking
Related Questions
Which is better Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside or Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter?
French Quarter is a smaller resort, and also has the famous beignets. Guests like the peaceful and romantic vibe that French Quarter offers. Riverside has a larger food court and more dining options and tends to be less expensive. Both resorts share amenities and are a quick walk apart, you can’t go wrong with either resort.
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Is there a gym at the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort?
There is no gym or fitness center at Port Orleans French Quarter and there is not one at Riverside either.
Is Port Orleans French Quarter a deluxe resort?
Port Orleans French Quarter is one of the moderate level resorts on Disney Property, it is not one of the deluxe resorts.
Is there room service at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter?
You can get pizza delivered to your room from 4:00PM to 12:00AM.
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