Make yourself at home inside this Southern resort by the Sassagoula River. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage or take a dip in the swimmin’ hole. View all amenities for this hotel and compare all Disney Resort Hotels here>What we love…
Early Theme Park EntryResort guests are able to enter each theme park daily a half an hour before the general public. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.
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What we love
Tom Sawyer himself would feel right at home in the swimmin' hole on Ol' Man Island
Some standard rooms sleep five, with a trundle bed
Within 20 minutes of all resorts by bus and a short boat ride to Disney Springs™
Beautiful grounds with manicured magnolias and bayou "swamps"
Above-average table-service dining at Boatwright's Dining Hall
Princesses will love the theming of the royal rooms
Mom and dad (and tadpoles too!) can enjoy a romatic horse-driven carriage ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River
Overall Frog Family's best pick of Disney World's Moderate Resort Hotels
Keep in Mind
Hotel charges $20 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
There are several bus stops; the resort often shares bus service with French Quarter
Although not as far as most of the other Moderate Resort Hotels, your walk to the lobby, pool, and dining areas can be quite long if your room is far away
Notable Facts
The food court is themed after a Southern cotton mill and includes a 35-foot, working water wheel
The grand lobby is meant to look like the inside of a river boat, with various ports of call listed above
Tiana's friends, the other Disney princesses, have left "gifts" in the decor of the Royal guest rooms. See if you can find them!
No room is more than a four-minute walk to a bus stop
Frog Family Tips
If you need room for five select a room in Alligator Bayou, which offers pull-out beds
Consider upgrading to a preferred room in building 14, 15 and 18 in Alligator Bayou if you want to be closest the lobby and dining areas
Request a standard room in buildings 17, 26 or 28 in Alligator Bayou if you want to be closer to the lobby and dining areas (not all requests are guaranteed)
Book a room in Oak Manor in Magnolia Bend if you want to be closest to the lobby and dinning areas
Go for a swim while you're waiting on laundry; each of the laundry facilities is located near a quiet pool
Best For
Families of five; those who want more amenities than the Value Resort Hotels offer but don't need multiple on-site table service options and the other amenities of the Deluxe Resort Hotels
*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover
Tourist.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Information
Return to the charming days of riverboats and Mark Twain and discover this moderately priced resort. Courtly pillars, grand staircases, and splendid gardens blend with the Mississippi-style waterways and gracious Southern hospitality. "Mosey over" to Alligator Bayou and discover its rustic architecture, front porches, and meandering walkways. A country-style pool, flowered fields, and two-story cottages create the nostalgic romance of down-home charm.
EXCLUSIVE THEME PARK BENEFITS:
Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Refurbishments
Disney Resort hotels will begin a phased reopening. As these hotels open, a number of health-and-safety measures will be in place. Additionally, some experiences such as housekeeping services and resort activities have been modified or may be unavailable.
Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommended Guests who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters, and on enclosed transportation.
Some imagery shown does not represent current operational and safety guidelines. Visitors should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before visiting our destination.
The following resort amenities are unavailable at this time:
Disney Minnie Van™ Service Connected by Lyft - Temporarily Unavailable
In-room celebrations - Temporarily Unavailable
For more information about Walt Disney World reopening read here.
Transportation Pick-Up Locations
Bus Transport
The bus stop is in front of Colonel’s Cotton Mill building. Additional stops may be made along the way.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Amenities
General Room Info:
Check-in/Check-out - 3:00 p.m./11:00 a.m.
2,048 Guest Rooms
Accessible rooms available
Non-smoking establishment
Buildings offer elevators and stairs (elevators in Magnola Bend Mansion section)
Dining:
Riverside Mill Food Court, food court
Boatwright's Dining Hall, full-service restaurant
Muddy Rivers Pool Bar, pool bar
River Roost, bar and lounge
Recreation:
6 Pools
Feature Pool with a waterslide
Children's pool
Whirlpool spa
Children's playground
Movies under the stars
Campfire on de' Bayou
Arcade
Jogging trail
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Bike and surrey Bike Rentals
Fishing
Motorcoach transportation:
Disney Theme Parks
Disney Water Parks
Disney Springs™
Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park or Disney Springs™)
Water launch to:
Disney Springs™
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Walking Distance to:
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Other Services:
Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
Dry cleaning and laundry service
ATM and banking
Mail services
Hotel charges $20 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits
Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more.
The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:
Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
Free Park Transportation - Depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Skyliner, Monorail, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants, and more.
Merchandise Delivery and Pickup – Merchandise delivery is available for purchases made in-store at select Walt Disney World® shops and through the Shop Disney Parks mobile app (for in-stock merchandise).
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Mobility Features for Guests with Mobility Disabilities:
Wheelchair-Accessible Route in Room
Grab Bars at Toilet and in Shower
Optional Communication Features for Guests with Hearing Disabilities Include:
Visual Alarm
Visual Door Knock/Doorbell Alert
Visual Telephone Call Alert
Telephone with Volume Control
Electrical Outlet Near Telephone Jack
TTY Available Upon Request at Check-In
These features are guaranteed and do not require an extra charge
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Early Theme Park Entry
Resort guests are able to enter each theme park daily a half an hour before the general public. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.
