Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort

At Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort pleases various tastes: from rustic to refined.

Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort takes you to the antebellum Mississippi River towns. It was opened in Feb 1992.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The buildings combine the country bayou rural air of the Alligator Bayou section and the look of majestic plantation mansions of the Magnolia Bend buildings. The resort architecture, the overall atmoshpere completed by details such as the huge paddlewheel outside Boatwright’s Dining Hall evoke the times of Mark Twain.

The rooms are themed accordingly -- Alligator Bayou furniture preserves a rustic aspect while in Magnolia Bend it has an elegant design. The colors are more on the light shade scale, conferring a very pleasant, restful feel.

Location

Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort is located on the Sassagoula River, off Bonnet Creek parkway.

Address:

1251 Riverside Dr
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Phone: (407) 934-6000
Fax: (407) 934-5777, (800) 647-7900

Nearby attractions:

  • The Magic Kingdom
  • Epcot
  • MGM Studios
  • Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Animal Kingdom
  • River Country Water Park
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Downtown Disney

Hotel

  • Check in: 3 PM
  • Check out: 11 AM

    • Rating

    • Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Three Stars and a Half (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • Three stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Six outdoor pools -- one themed, waterslide
    • Children's pool
    • Whirlpool
    Gym/Spa:
    • Health Club privileges(fee), gym not available
    Outdoor activities:
    • Sports, fishing, swimming, rental bicycles/paddleboats, etc
    Concierge service:
    • Not available
    Bell service/Security guard:
    • Available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Transportation by bus within Disney complex.
    • Transportation by boat to Downtown Disney.
    • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
    • Limo/Car service available
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking
    Pets:
    • $9 a night
    Business services:
    • Fax (fee)
    Equipment rental:
    • Cell phone/mobile rental
    Medical assistance:
    • Available

    Rooms

    2,048 rooms of which:

    • 1,967 two double beds rooms
    • 81 one king bed rooms

    Room categories:

    • Standard Rooms
      • 315 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 4 people

    There are also nonsmoking rooms.

    Standard room amenities:

    • One king-size bed or two queen-size beds and daybed
    • Table with 2 chairs, an armoire
    • Room service (limited hours)
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Hair dryer
    • Voice mail
    • Television
    • Ceiling fan
    • Air conditioning
    • Housekeeping -- daily
    • Wake-up calls

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on request (fee $10)
    • Coffee makers -- on request
    • Cribs (infant beds) -- available
    • Internet Access

    Informative price list:

    • Standard View: $134 - $209
    • Water View: $149 - $209

    Dining

    Boatwright’s Dining Hall -- casual restaurant

    • It is a restored warehouse once used for building ships.
    • Hours: breakfast, dinner
    • The menu offers Southern specialties. Full-service bar.

    Riverside Mill -- food court

    • Centerpiece - a cotton press operated by a water wheel.
    • Hours: early morning - midnigt
    • Burgers, chicken, pasta, salads etc. Beer, wine.

    River Roost -- lounge

    • Hours: late afternoon - midnight
    • Snacks, refreshment

    Sassagoula Pizza Express -- pizza for room delivery

    • Hours: late afternoon - midnight
    • Freshly baked pizza.

    Muddy Rivers Pool Bar

    • Hours: latae morning - dusk
    • Snacks, refreshments

    Strong points.Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Landscape, theme
    • Price -- reasonable
    • Sharing facilities -- shares facilities with Port Orleans French Quarter.
    • Boat rides

    Minuses

    • Transportation -- shares bus transportation with Port Orleans French Quarter. Buses get crowded, waiting time increases.
    • Layout -- can get confusing in the dark.
    • Resort size -- big distances, a lot of walking.