Port Orleans French Quarter Overview

In 1992 there were two individual resorts called Dixie Landings and Port Orleans Resort. The two resorts had very similar styles and were situated on neighboring pieces of property.  In 2001 these two resorts officially merged and produced Port Orleans Riverside (Dixie Landings) and Port Orleans French Quarter.  When I'm recommended resorts to my clients I often recommend Riverside over French Quarter, but not because I don't love it....in fact it has a lot of better things to offer!  There are 2 downsides to booking at French Quarter:

• The discounts are often very limited or non-existant
• Due to the small size of the resort, the few discounts that are often sell out fast

Despite those facts, this is a gorgeous property boasting just over 1,000 rooms!! Let's take a tour!

From waltdisneyworld.com

Revel in the romance and pageantry of New Orleans’s historic French Quarter at this Resort hotel, where cobblestone streets, gas lamps, wrought-iron balconies and fragrant magnolia blossoms evoke the Antebellum era and colorful Mardi Gras characters and jazz keep things lively. Then stroll along the Sassagoula River to Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, home to Cajun and Creole specialties. (All photos today are from www.waltdisneyworld.com)

Location
One of the great things about both the Port Orleans Resorts is their location.  Situated just a few minutes from Downtown  Disney (via both bus and boat), the are very centrally located on property. You will be looking at taking bus transportation everywhere but Downtown Disney however you won't be on the bus very long. Another perk about French Quarter...there is only one bus stop vs. the other three moderate resorts that have multiple.

Amenities

Unlike it's sister resort, Riverside, there are a few amenities that French Quarter lacks. The great thing is, it's  a short walk over to Riverside and guests can share the amenities at both resorts! French Quarter does NOT boast a table service option, but does have a fantastic food court with it's signature treat...beignets!  There is a bar area called Scat Cat's Clubs but if you are visiting with family I highly recommend walking over to Riverside to see Yee Haw Bob! On select nights at the River Roost Lounge you can catch this awesome man and his hysterical FAMILY Friendly show!! Check out his video on YouTube!

Other fun amenities include:

• Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
• Bike Rental
• Pirate Adventure (ages 4-12)
• Movies Under the Stars
• Cajun Campfire
• Playgrounds
• Kayaking
• Fishing

Plus I have to point out that French Quarter has one of my FAVORITE pools!!

Rooms

Hands down the rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter beat the rooms at Riverside (with the exception of the Royal Rooms). Ultimately you are looking at the same amenities but just different decor. These rooms all sleep 4 (some rooms at Riverside can sleep 5) and will have 2 Queen beds.

Themeing

Here is another place I think French Quarter "wins" over Riverside. The themeing here is more of a New Orleans/Mardi Gras themed but with beautiful quiet gardens and fountains. I think both resorts are so calm and peaceful, which is important to my family after a long day at the parks!

Overall you can lose when it comes to either resort! They offer great amenities, are very centrally located, and budget wise fall right in the middle!