Looking for a moderate level Walt Disney World resort with the charm of The Big Easy? Then, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is an excellent choice. We’ll provide you with all the details about this charming resort.
Overview of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is one of our favorite moderate resorts at Walt Disney World. Located in the Disney Springs area, this resort is themed after the oldest neighborhood in Louisiana, the French Quarter.
This beautiful resort features cobblestone walkways lit by gorgeous lamp posts and is a perfect setting for taking a romantic stroll or a horse drawn carriage ride next to the Sassagoula River.
Another appealing feature of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is its smaller size when compared to other moderate resorts. There is only one bus stop and therefore, no need for an internal resort bus. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter does share bus transportation with its sister property, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, but it is nice to know there is only one stop once you are inside your resort. Plus, all of the rooms are within walking distance to the bus stop, lobby, and pool.
Mardi Gras Themed Pool
Speaking of the pool, the pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is Mardi Gras themed with a giant serpent water slide. Alongside the main pool area are gators “playing” their instruments, a hot tub, and the Mardi Grogs Pool Bar.
Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter offers four room types, each with slightly different pricing: standard view, garden view, river view, pool view and king bed.
Pool view, garden view and river view all offer views of their respected areas (courtyard pool, garden and river) while standard rooms offers a view of the parking area. Each of these rooms come equipped with queen beds and sleep up to four guests. Rooms with king beds will have a view of the garden or courtyard and sleep up to two guests.
All of the rooms offer free wi-fi, hair dryer, coffee makers, in room safe, mini-fridge, telephone with voicemail, alarm clock with radio, and iron and ironing board.
Dining
- Scat Cats Club is a lounge where you can listen to some great music, enjoy some cocktails and delicious appetizers.
- Mardi Grogs Pool Bar serves alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, sandwiches and snacks.
- Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is a quick service dining option where you can enjoy a variety of Cajun/Creole and American foods. We highly recommend Mickey beignets and they even serve gluten-free beignets!
Recreation
On select nights, Movies under the Stars takes place on the French Quarter Green showing Disney movies. There is a playground and arcade for kids to explore and Cajun Campfire activities where the whole family can relax and roast marshmallows. For an additional charge, bikes can be rented or you can take a ride in a horse drawn carriage along the river.
Transportation
- Disney’s Magical Express is complimentary motorcoach service between Walt Disney World Resorts and the Orlando Airport
- Busses are also available for transportation to and from the theme and water parks
- A water taxi is available for transportation to and from the Disney Springs area and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Conclusion
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is a great choice if you are looking for an intimate moderate level Walt Disney World resort with close access to Disney Springs and a fun New Orleans atmosphere.
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