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QUICK RESORT OVERVIEW

Resort Category: Moderate

Resort Size: 1008 guest rooms (smallest of all moderate resorts)

Bed Options: 2 Queen Beds (sleeps up to 4 guests plus infant) or 1 King Bed (sleeps up to 2 guests plus infant)

Transportation Options: Bus transportation to all parks, water transportation available to Disney Springs. See Navigating with Disney World Transportation for more info.

Dining Options: Food court, pool bar, lounge (table service restaurant is located at Port Orleans Riverside Resort, a few minutes of walking from French Quarter)

Pools: 1 pool with slide, hot tub, children’s water splash area

Overall Vibe: Enjoy true Mardi Gras atmosphere among cobblestone walk ways and beautiful landscaping. A more intimate feel due to being the smallest resort within the moderate category.


DETAILED REVIEW

Check In

Although you can check in as early as you would like, your room is not guaranteed to be ready until 3:00 pm.

Stepping inside Port Orleans Square (the main building that houses the check in desk and food court) truly feels like you are submersed in New Orleans.

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The view of Port Orleans Square from outside:

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Dining

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the food court located in Port Orleans Square.

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Mardi Grogs Pool Bar

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Scat Cat’s Club Lounge

Pools

The pool is appropriately named Doubloon Lagoon.

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There is also a small jacuzzi hot tub nearby the pool.

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Recreation

There is a nightly Cajun Campfire with complimentary marshmallows and sticks for roasting.

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A children’s playground is centrally located for easy access.

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Jackson Square Gifts and Desires

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There are MANY other recreational activities available, just a short walk away at Port Orleans Riverside.

Rooms

First, let’s look at the resort map.

FQ map

There are only 7 buildings that house the guest rooms, all of which are a short walk to Port Orleans Square.

There are 5 room categories:

*TIP: even the furthest room in building 7 is only about 350 yards from Port Orleans Square (the main building)

Layout of the guest rooms:

layout

Here is a tour inside one of the guest rooms:

Views from around the resort grounds:

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Beautiful stroll from the pool to Port Orleans Square:

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Dock for water transportation to Disney Springs:

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If you have any further questions about Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, please contact your PPDD Travel Planner.

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