Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is a beautiful resort that captures the spirit of rural Louisiana. This resort is one of the largest on Walt Disney World property, with sprawling grounds that line the Sassagoula River. Guests have the opportunity to sleep in elegant white-column mansions or charming backwoods cottages. While visiting Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Guests can enjoy southern hospitality, hearty Louisiana cooking, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Overview

• Address: 1251 Riverside Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-8514
• Phone Number: (407) 934-6000
• Category: Moderate
• Cost Range: Standard Rooms range from $289 to $565 per night. The nightly cost at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside varies depending on the room type, view, and reservation date.
• Number of Rooms: 2,048
• Location: Disney Springs
• Opening Date: February 2, 1992
• Check-in: 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 11:00 AM
• Pets Allowed: Yes (Dogs only)
• Current Renovations: May 2025 through February 2026 – Guest room renovations
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Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Room Types

At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Guests can choose to stay in standard rooms or Royal Guest Rooms. When staying at the resort, Guests will have access to all of the standard Walt Disney World Resort hotel amenities, recreation, dining options, transportation, and early access to the theme parks. Each room type also has a specific set of amenities.

Standard Rooms sleep up to 4 adults and are equipped with a beverage cooler, coffee maker, toiletries, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a telephone with voicemail.

In addition to these amenities, Royal Guest Rooms also feature magical headboards that create an illuminated fireworks display.

Besides room type, Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside can also choose a specific room view.

• Standard View rooms have views of the parking area.
• Woods View rooms have views of landscaping, the courtyard, or bayou.
• Pool View rooms have views of the courtyard pool.
• River View rooms have views of the riverfront.

In addition to having the option to choose a specific view, Guests can also choose rooms based on location. Preferred Location rooms are close to the Sassagoula Steamboat Company, which is where the shopping, dining, and transportation is located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

Average Cost of Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

The average cost of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside varies depending on the room type, view, location, and date of the reservation.

• Standard Rooms range from $289 per night for a Standard View room and go up to $565 per night for a River View room.
• Preferred Rooms range from $368 per night to $565 per night.
• Royal Guest Rooms range from $368 per night for a Standard View room and go up to $603 per night for a River View room.

Nightly costs fluctuate throughout the year. Generally, lower prices are seen during the slower times of the year, while higher prices are seen during the busier times. Rates are always more expensive around holidays and holiday weekends, with the winter holidays being the most expensive.

Disney offers savings throughout the year, which help lower these average prices. Guests can visit the Walt Disney World Resort hotels discount page to check for available deals during their reservation dates.

One Unique Thing

In comparison to other resorts at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is extremely laid back and relaxing. Capturing the charm of rural Louisiana, this resort is full of lush greenery, wooded areas, and amazing views of the waterway. Guests can enjoy walking along the Sassagoula River as they make their way to and from the different locations around the resort.

Dining Options at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Guests have a variety of dining options to choose from, including snacks, grab n’ go foods, quick-service meals, desserts, bar service, and full-service meals.

• Boatwright’s Dining Hall – At this full-service restaurant, Guests can indulge in New Orleans home-style southern cooking. While diving into a hearty meal, Guests can also enjoy views of the Sassagoula River.
• Muddy Rivers – Located at Ol’ Man Island, this pool bar offers frozen drinks, rocks specialties, draft beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
• River Roost – Designed to look like an old-school watering hole, this lounge provides southern-style drinks and more at the full bar. Guests can also order light snacks from the kitchen.
• Riverside Mill Food Court – At Riverside Mill Food Court, Guests can find snacks, grab n’ go food, and desserts. Warm quick-service meals can also be ordered at 5 unique stations.

Transportation

Disney’s complimentary buses are the main form of transportation at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. However, water taxis are also available to transport Guests to select locations.

• Magic Kingdom – Bus
• EPCOT – Bus
• Hollywood Studios – Bus
• Animal Kingdom – Bus
• Disney Springs – Bus, Boat
• Blizzard Beach / Typhoon Lagoon – Bus

Guests can also use the water transportation to visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Walking to this resort is also an option.

To get to all other Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Guests will need to take a bus to Disney Springs. After arriving, they will need to transfer over to the resort bus of their choice.

Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Pools

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside has a lively pool area with a variety of water activities as well as a number of leisure pools.

The main pool area at this resort is Ol’ Man Island. This area, which stretches over 3.5 acres, is modeled after an abandoned sawmill. The pool includes a waterslide that’s built directly into the woodworks. Besides the main pool, Guests can also enjoy the whirlpool spa and kiddie play area. Guests can access Ol’ Man Island by crossing over any of the 3 wooden bridges.

Those who are looking for a more relaxing pool experience can visit any of the 5 leisure pools on property. There are 3 located in Alligator Bayou and 2 in Magnolia Bend.

Amenities & Other Recreation

Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside have access to all of the standard Walt Disney World Resort hotel amenities and recreation options. Additionally, this resort also offers:

• Pools at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Campfire on de’ Bayou
• Movies Under the Stars
• Horse Drawn Excursion (Carriage Ride at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside)
• Bike Rentals
• Surrey Bike Rentals
• Fishing
• Jogging Trail
• Playground (at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter & Riverside)
• Medicine Show Arcade
• South Quarter Games (at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter)

Other Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts

In addition to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, there are 3 other Moderate Resorts on Walt Disney World property. More information on these resorts can be found by clicking the links below.

• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter