Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter • Military Disney Tips Blog

News for 2021:

French Quarter as the name suggests is themed after New Orleans.

Note: This Disney World Resort has not yet reopened after its 2020 closure!

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.

Standard View: $256 – $418, 2 queen beds
Garden View: $266 – $435, 2 queen beds
River View: $280 – $447, 2 queen beds
Pool View: $280 – $453, 2 queen beds
King Bed: $291 – $468, 1 King bed

Listed nightly prices are for 2021 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.

See: Walt Disney World Room View Categories – Do They Matter at Value and Moderate Resorts?

Disney Moderate Resort

Military Discounts of up to 35% off are available at Disney Moderate Resorts. Military Members are eligible to receive this discount using the Disney Armed Forces Salute

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

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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.

Our Thoughts

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This Disney Resort Hotel is a Military Disney Tips Most Favorite Resort!

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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