Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Disney World Resorts & Hotels, Port Orleans Resort, Walt Disney World | 0 comments

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is a Moderate Resort themed to the American South. There are two distinct sections to the resort, Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. The hotel is located along the water, with the option to take a boat ride to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Fast Facts

  • Resort Area: Disney Springs Resort Area
  • Resort Category: Moderate
  • Theming: American South
  • Transportation Options:
    • Boat to Disney Springs
    • Bus to all Disney theme parks

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Overview

Located along the scenic Sassagoula River, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is a sister resort to the adjacent Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. The resort is divided into two sections: the grand, mansion-like buildings of Magnolia Bend and the rustic, bayou-inspired cottages of Alligator Bayou.

Room Types

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside offers a variety of accommodations to suit different preferences:

  • Standard Rooms: These rooms can sleep up to four guests and feature two queen-size beds or one king-size bed.
  • 5th Sleeper Rooms: These rooms are located in Alligator Bayou and can accommodate up to five guests.
  • Royal Guest Rooms: Located in Magnolia Bend, these rooms feature regal decor inspired by Disney Princesses.

Transportation

  • Boat Transportation: Take a boat ride to Disney Springs
  • Bus Transportation: Disney buses are available to take guests to all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the water parks.

Dining

  • Boatwright’s Dining Hall: This table-service restaurant serves Southern-style comfort food, including jambalaya, ribs, and fried chicken.
  • Riverside Mill Food Court: A quick-service dining location offering a wide variety of American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Muddy Rivers: A poolside bar located at Ol’ Man Island, offering cocktails, beer, and light snacks.
  • River Roost Lounge: A laid-back lounge offering specialty cocktails, appetizers, and live entertainment, including the lively performances of Yehaa Bob, a fan-favorite piano player who brings fun and music to the resort.

Pools and Activities

  • Ol’ Man Island Pool: The resort’s feature pool, located on a 3.5-acre island in the center of the resort, features a rustic, fishing-lodge theme. The pool includes a 95-foot-long waterslide, a whirlpool spa, and a children’s play area.
  • Quiet Pools: In addition to the main pool, each section of the resort offers quiet pools, providing a more peaceful and relaxing swimming experience.

Additional activities and amenities include:

  • Movies Under the Stars 
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
  • Fishing
  • Bike Rentals
  • Arcade

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Address and Phone Number

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
1251 Riverside Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 934-6000

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