Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

The historic French Quarter of New Orleans is brought to life at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Direct nods are made to the French Quarter with cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, gas lamps, and magnolia blossoms. The spirit of New Orleans can be found throughout the resort with the sound of jazz music, Mardi Gras decor, and tastes of Cajun and Creole dishes.

Overview

• Address: 2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-8424
• Phone Number: (407) 934-5000
• Category: Moderate
• Cost Range: Standard View Rooms range from $289 per night to $476 per night. Prices vary depending on reservation date, view, and room location.
• Number of Rooms: 1,008
• Location: Disney Springs
• Opening Date: May 17, 1991
• Check-in: 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 11:00 AM
• Pets Allowed: No
• Last Renovation Date: May 2025 – Refurbishments made to Guest rooms, Doubloon Lagoon pool, and Mardi Grogs pool bar 
• Current Renovations: None

Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Room Types

Standard Rooms are the only available room type at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. In addition to the standard Walt Disney World Resort hotel amenities and recreational activities, the rooms also have their own set of amenities. Standard Rooms are equipped with a beverage cooler, coffee maker, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, telephone with voicemail, toiletries, and a hairdryer.

While there is only one room type at the resort, there are a variety of views and locations that Guests can choose from during booking.

• Standard View rooms have views of the parking area.
• Garden View rooms have views of the garden.
• River View rooms have views of the riverfront.
• Pool View rooms have views of the courtyard pool.
• Preferred Location rooms are located near Port Orleans Square (the main building), pool, and transportation areas (bus and boat).

Average Cost of Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

There are multiple factors that determine the nightly pricing of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Prices vary depending on the time of year of the reservation, room view type, and room location.

• Standard View Rooms range from $289 per night to $476 per night.
• Garden View Rooms range from $310 per night to $529 per night.
• River View Rooms range from $326 per night to $541 per night.
• Pool View Rooms range from $326 per night to $549 per night.

The average nightly costs at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter fluctuate throughout the year. Lower prices are generally seen around the slower times of the year, while the busier times of the year bring higher prices. The highest prices are usually seen around holidays and holiday weekends.

Discounts are regularly made available to Guests on the Walt Disney World Resort hotels discount page. By keeping an eye on these deals and promotions, you'll have the opportunity to save money on your stay at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.

One Unique Thing

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is well-known for being the only location on Walt Disney World property where Guests can purchase Mickey-shaped beignets. Many Guests make special trips to the resort to get this warm, fluffy treat.

The standard Mickey-shaped beignet is covered in powdered sugar and served with salted caramel or chocolate ganache dipping sauce. Guests can also order a Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae, Specialty Beignets, or Baton Rouge Beignets (two beignets that contain Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, or RumChata Liqueur).

Dining Options at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

There are multiple locations on property where Guests can acquire snacks, quick-service meals, grab n’ go foods, desserts, and adult beverages.

• Mardi Grogs – This pool bar provides delicious adult beverages, including cocktails, specialty drinks on the rocks, frozen beverages, beer, and wine. Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks, such as salads and sandwiches, are also available.
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory – For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Guests can stop by Sassagoula Flatworks and Food Factory for quick-service meals, snacks, and desserts. The foods that are available at this restaurant range from traditional American cuisine to Cajon/Creole dishes.
• Scat Cat’s Club – Café – Scat Cat’s Club – Café is home to the Mickey-shaped beignets. Guests can get traditional beignets, specialty beignets, a beignet sundae, or boozy beignets at this location.
• Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge – This lounge embodies true New Orleans style. Live jazz musicians play as Guests dine on appetizers and sip their drink of choice.

Guests can also visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for even more dining options.

Transportation at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

The main form of transportation at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is the Walt Disney World bus system. However, water taxis are also available to get to select locations.

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

Guests who are wanting to visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside can do so by walking or taking a ride on the water taxi.

Those wishing to visit other Walt Disney World Resort hotels will need to first take a bus to Disney Springs. After arriving, a transfer will need to be made to the desired resort bus.

Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Pools

Doubloon Lagoon is an exciting pool area that’s located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. At this pool, the spirit of Mardi Gras is always present. The pool is lined with statues of instrument-playing, jazz musician alligators. A giant sea serpent and King Neptune are also at the pool. The sea serpent not only serves as the focal point of the pool, it also doubles as a water slide. Guests can slide down the serpent's tongue, which is actually a 51-foot long water slide, into the waters below.

At Doubloon Lagoon, Guests can also enjoy a whirlpool spa, water play area for children, and snacks and refreshments from the nearby pool bar – Mardi Grogs.

Guests can also make their way over to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, where they can spend time at Ol’ Man Island. This is a 3.5 acre pool area that’s equipped with a pool, waterfalls, a 95-foot long water slide, whirlpool spa, and water play area.

Amenities & Other Recreation

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter shares a standard set of amenities and recreation options with the other Walt Disney World Resort hotels. In addition to these, the resort also offers:

• Cajun Campfire Activities
• Movies Under the Stars
• Bike Rentals
• Horse Drawn Excursion (Carriage Ride at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside)
• Surrey Bike Rentals (Riverside Levee Marina)
• Jogging
• Fishing (Ol’ Man Island)
• Playgrounds at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter & Riverside
• South Quarter Games (Arcade)
• Medicine Show Arcade (Near the main lobby of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside)
• Banking
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Mail Services
• Disney Signature Services

Other Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts

There are 3 other Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World. For more information on these resorts, please click the links below:

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