Where is the Port Orleans- Riverside Resort?
Riverside- Port Orleans is one of the moderate-priced Walt Disney World Resorts, located near Downtown Disney; nearest theme park is Epcot. Right next door is sister resort Riverside- French Quarter.
(Riverside - Port Orleans was formerly called Dixie Landing; Riverside- French Quarter was formerly called Port Orleans. A bit confusing!)
What's Special about the Port Orleans- Riverside Resort?
Riverside- Port Orleans is an attractive (and large - 325 acres) resort, with Mississippi river theming in two sections: Magnolia Bend area has antebellum-style architecture along the Sassagoula River; "Alligator Bayou" has rustic lodges. The central area, with restaurant, food court, etc., has a riverside dock theme.
Riverside Port Orleans has fun features for families (see below), and guests can also sample the themed pool with waterslides at the neighboring Riverside- French Quarter resort.
Also fun -- and convenient -- at Riverside Port Orleans: a little boat runs continuously along the river, to ferry guests to Downtown Disney and back.
What's fun about Port Orleans- Riverside, for families?
Be sure to allow a whole day on your vacation, just to have fun at the resort.
The themed pool in the Ol' Man Island area has a small waterslide, very popular with younger kids. Nearby is a rustic-themed play area. As is typical of Disney resorts, several other pools are available close to guest-unit buildings; however these aren't lifeguarded, as the main pool is.
Other recreation includes:
- bike rental, surrey bike rental
- boat/paddleboat rentals
- guided fishing trips (-sample price is $185 for up to five people)
- for kids, catch-and-release fishing at the Fishin' Hole
- Sassagoula River Adventure Cruise, for kids 4 to 12.
- Butterfly Garden (free)
- large video arcade
Find out more about Port Orleans- Riverside:
Read a review of Port Orleans - Riverside , with photos.
Check prices at Kayak.com.
