Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans – French Quarter as the name suggests is themed after New Orleans.

The Port Orleans Resort is actually two different, physically separated resorts with hyphenated names that are near to each other. They are Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Many years ago (prior to 2001) they were called the Dixie Landings Resort (Riverside) and the Port Orleans Resort (French Quarter).

As the smallest Moderate, French Quarter is much less busy. There are no sections due to the resorts size.

Guest Rooms

Rooms at French Quarter sleep up to 4 people, with 2020 non-discounted room prices starting at $246 including tax.

Rooms at French Quarter sleep up to 4 people, with 2020 non-discounted room prices starting at $246 including tax.

• Standard View: $266 – $434, 2 queen beds
• Garden View: $274 – $453, 2 queen beds
• River View: $290 – $465, 2 queen beds
• Pool View: $290 – $471, 2 queen beds
• King Bed: $302 – $488, 1 King bed

Listed nightly prices are for 2022 and include sales tax and are rounded to the nearest dollar. They do not factor in any military discount as these are based on availability. Prices listed subject to change by Disney.

Disney Moderate rooms are somewhat larger that the Value rooms (on average 315 square feet compared to 260).

Standard rooms offer 2 double beds, which sleep four. A crib may be requested for children under 3 years old. All the All-Stars have now completed a multi-year remodel, which had its good and bad points.

Features include a table and two chairs, dresser, TV, coffee maker and small fridge, ironing board and dryer, small safe, and hair dryer. Ample plugs and USB charging ports are available.

The bathroom proper is off of the single sink vanity area and separated by a door. The vanity area has a curtain to keep light from the vanity area beaming those still trying to sleep.

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Dining

Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory – BLD $ – Quick Service – A typical WDW Resort food court with different stations serving things like Burgers, Sandwiches, Fried Shrimp, Po’ Boys, Muffaletta, and Pizza. Online Ordering Available.

Pizza Delivery

Scat Cat’s Club is the indoor lobby bar.

Mardi Grogs is the outdoor pool bar

Features

Pool with Water Slide and Hot Tub – Parade around a Mardi Gras-themed Doubloon Lagoon pool area where King Neptune sits astride a giant sea serpent. Scale “Scales,” as he’s affectionately known, and slide down his tongue for a splash landing. Jazz-loving gators and clamshell water features add more poolside panache while a hot tub and the nearby Mardi Grogs pool bar let the good times roll.

Guests may also swim in the pools at nearby Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

Kiddy Pool – Little Cajuns can enjoy the nearby Kid’s pool.

Movies Under the Stars – Watch some of your favorite Disney films outside in the fresh evening air between buildings 5 & 6 on the French Quarter green.

Cajun Campfire Activities – Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – Relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride as you travel along the scenic banks of the Sassagoula River.

Bike and Surry Bike Rentals – Embark on a leisurely bicycle outing along the Resort’s scenic waterfront promenade.

Arcade – South Quarter Games for video games, pinball, air hockey and more, stop by this arcade at Port Orleans French Quarter.

Playground – Can be found near the Doubloon Lagoon pool area.

Jogging Trail – 1-mile course along the lushly landscaped banks of the Sassagoula River.

Guest Laundry – A 24-hour self-service laundry room is located near the Doubloon Lagoon pool, behind Mardi Grogs.

Location

A Disney Springs Area Resort

Water View Rooms

Transportation

Bus transportation is available to all Disney World guest areas. Boat transportation is available to Port Orleans Riverside, Disney’s Old Key West DVC Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs DVC Resort, and Disney Springs.

Overnight Parking is $20.00 per night at the Disney World Moderates. Note this charge is initiated for all nights of your stay either by telling the front desk that you have a vehicle when checking in or by using your room key/Magic Band to enter the parking lot. If you will not be parking every night (say you have a rental car for just a dat or so) coordinate this with the front desk.

Our Thoughts

We love French Quarter for its smaller size and less people capacity. It is by far the smallest moderate. When staying at a moderate we often choose French Quarter!

One slight drawback is that it is the only Moderate without a table service restaurant, but Riverside and Disney Springs are just a boat ride away. You can even walk to Riverside.

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