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Location.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is located on the Sassagoula River in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This resort stands one mile from Epcot, and two miles from the Downtown Disney area.
Hotel Features.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is inspired by Louisiana's southern charm and Mark Twain's vision of life on the Mississippi River. A paddlewheel churns alongside Boatwright's Dining Hall which serves breakfast and dinner, and specializes in southern dishes, steaks and seafood. The Riverside Mill offers quick-serve stations that prepare everything from pastas to burgers. This eatery houses a country market stocked with "grab-and-go" items. River Roost lounge provides fireside seating and serves evening appetizers and refreshments. Sassagoula Pizza Express offers room-delivery pizza. A three-and-a-half-acre outdoor pool complex known as Ol' Man Island features rock formations, rope swings, a waterslide and a play area. Recreational amenities include six outdoor pools, and rental bicycles and watercraft. A fishing hole is stocked with catch-and-release bass, bluegill and catfish. Horse-drawn carriage rides operate nightly.
Guestrooms.
The resort is divided into the Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou sections. Magnolia Bend reflects antebellum grace with smoke-free guestrooms housed in three-story, mansion-style buildings positioned along the river. Alligator Bayou's smoke-free guestrooms are set within rustic, country-style lodges. Alligator Bayou beds are lit by overhead lanterns and feature 250-thread count sheets, gingham bedspreads and tree-branch accented headboards. Armoires feature stamped-tin doors. Pine-paneled vanity areas display bark-framed mirrors, and inlaid stone and tile floors. Accommodations include cable TV, refrigerator, coffeemaker, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Babysitting and child care services are available.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Florida Green Lodging Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.
Boatwright's Dining Hall - Giant boats hang overhead in this restored warehouse once used for building ships. The casual restaurant overlooks the Sassagoula River and serves breakfast and dinner. Menu items include hearty breakfasts, steaks, prime rib, seafood dishes, Southern specialties, and a full-service bar.
Riverside Mill - A working cotton press operated by a water wheel acts as the centerpiece of this food court. Several different stands serve burgers, sandwiches, pasta, chicken dishes, salads, and more. There is also a country market loaded with prepackaged items. Beer and wine are available. The food court is open from early morning to midnight and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
River Roost - This nighttime-only lounge is outfitted with a bar and overstuffed chairs next to a fireplace. Snacks and refreshments are served. The Roost is open daily from late afternoon to midnight.
Sassagoula Pizza Express - Fresh-baked pizza is available for room delivery from late afternoon to midnight every day.
Muddy Rivers Pool Bar - Open from late morning until dusk, this poolside bar offers, snacks, and refreshments.
An old-time water hole, complete with waterslide, is located on Ol' Man Island, along with a spa, children's pool, and playground area. Tucked away are five quiet pools. Bikes and boats, including pontoon and canopy boats, Mercury Water Mouse boats, and kayaks, are offered at the Riverside Levee. Cane poles are available for fishing in the fully stocked Fishin' Hole. Horse-drawn carriage rides carry guests throughout the resort every night. And a running path around the resort is a favorite of joggers. Resort guests also enjoy privileges at the Doubloon Lagoon pool, game arcade, and playground at neighboring Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is located within minutes (two miles) of the resort via complimentary motorcoach. The guest service desk can assist guests with reservations on any one of Disney's five tour-caliber golf courses, all located at Walt Disney World® Resort. A nine-hole walking course is also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Resort Airline Check-In Service allows guests to check luggage and receive boarding passes at the hotel. This service accepts one bag per passenger on JetBlue. Guests wishing to check multiple bags on JetBlue or any bags on AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, or US Airways must call 407-284-1231 (5 AM - 11 PM) to pay luggage fees prior to check-in, or guests can check bags at the airport. Guests must pre-book Disney's Magical Express, a complimentary transfer from the Orlando airport to the hotel. Visit www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/USA for registration. This service picks up and delivers luggage directly to guestrooms for those arriving between 5 AM - 10 PM. Guests must claim their own bags after hours.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This area encompasses the bulk of the Walt Disney World® Resort, including futuristic Epcot®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney-MGM Studios®, and the Magic Kingdom® Park. In a place rife with photo ops, Cinderella’s storybook castle is among the most photographed. The Disney-branded hotels here cater to economy and luxury budgets.
see all hotels in Lake Buena VistaWish I would have known my room was a 5 minute walk from the lobby. This resort was on approximately 20 acres if not more.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice for three day stay"
The room was smaller than our Disney Cruise mini suite, so thank God we had booked a separate hotel for our granddaughter and her parents. Bathroom unbelievably tiny. The cleanliness and friendliness of the staff made up for the flaws of an old design.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"close to everything and sooooo nice"
loved the hotel-can't wait to stay againGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Safe location for children"
Enjoyed stay -- transportation to parks and Downtown Disney very convenient. Loved the "quiet" pool area near Arcadian and also the laundry facilities. I was comfortable letting my 17 year old granddaughter go to the pool at night. It was a safe environment. Luggage pick up was a huge help especially when I didn't have to deal with it until my final […] destination. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Love Disney!"
The theme was fun and the environment was relaxing. Just what the doctor ordered. Only wish they served a table service breakfast and offered spa servicesGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The whole family had a great time!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Interior decor was ugly. Single serve coffee packs were not removed 3 days in a row. Commode in shower area was too tight.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Stay at WDW Resort"
This was a great experience. It was also at reasonable cost because transportation from the airport and the shuttles to the Walt Disney World Parks are free. I would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"very nice place"
my stay was very enjoyableGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"25 minutes to Magical Kingdom"
Port Orleans, but not really an escape. Totally themed bedsheets, wall art, tv station choices, in other words no escape from Disney, if that's what you were hoping for. Stayed in the closest and newest building on the grounds, "Oak", yet you still had to cross a bridge and walk to get to the lobby. A long ways. The bus to to Magical Kingdom was 25 […] minutes or longer each time, though never crowded, and from the bus stop at the theme park there was another 5-7 before you were in the park. The check in time was 40 minutes. The food was pretty subpar, if you were to judge it against like food (fast food, Convenience store etc) The rooms have an unstocked mini fridge, minimum toiletries, no bottled water (the tap water smells strongly of chemicals), foam rubber pillows, and an annoying air system that can only be heat or AC and does not cycle off. This means you have a constant annoying flow of hot air or freezing air. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Highly recommend"
Excellent staff and room and restaurant was incredible!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent location & service."
We were extremely pleased. Our room was right by the bus stop, and the busses ran every 15 minutes directly to the different locations (no extra stops other than our resort). Room was very clean. Each block of buildings had their own pool and the walk to the main pool was less than five minutes away. Our pool was very private and quiet. The main pool […] had all types of games, a slide for the kids, and a bar. The food court offered a variety of food. We all ordered different things and everything was good. The staff was very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"poor housekeeping"
Only issue we had was the poor housekeeper. She did not clean room after first night and woke us up on checkout day early to ask when we would be leaving.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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A long walk to the food court and no elevator in the Gator Bayou section we stayed in, part of our party was on second floor. Rooms were very clean and spacious.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"beautiful grounds"
First stay at a Disney resort and very happy with trip. Every thing ran very well and property was perfect for our short three night get away. Very nice having shuttle boat to Downtown Disney....loved Raglans Irish Pub. Very close to Epcot (bus shuttle) which also was great. Would love to go back and stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel for a family"
Loved the hotel experience and was very impressed by the "infrastructure" of DisneyWorld Parks. The transporation is well organized as well. Was very good but very crowded and it really is more family oriented which is great. I would highly recomend it.Genuine Expedia guest review
"The atmosphere was great"
Hotel room was comfortable, very quiet area, easy to get the pool, restuarant, boat - trip to Downtown Disney, buses were close to view theme parks, a very good experience.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good hotel for moderate price range on the propert"
The only issues I had were the followinng:1) thre wre only 3 check in slots open at the hotel when I arrived; 2) the only access you had to a computer was through the concierge and the lines were long unless it was late at night (i.e. for printing boarding pass) 3) I arrived olate Thursday night and there was no food available anywhere after 11:00 the […] hotel is beautiful and the rooms were very comfortable Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Disney value"
The service is outstanding at the hotel. The property has many rooms that are in quiet areas. This is not a standard hotel as it has mostly famities there for Disney but you will not find a hotel that offers better service at 4 times the price. The staff is friendly and attentive. The rooms are neat and clean. They are not fancy but this is to be e […] xpected. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent value."
It is a Disney resort hotel - what more needs to be said.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice setting"
The hotel room was clean and nice. The bathroom, well that is another story. The shower area was partially clean, there was a used bar of soap left of the soap dish. There were some hairs in the shower and also on the floor. The shower curtain had something on it, not sure what it was. Overall, the bathroom could have been cleaned much better, the rest […] of the room was good. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Port Orleans Riv. is a good place, in the setting of WD World. Withoutbeing as expensive as the Polynesian or the G.F., POR is nonetheless a very pretty and welcoming resort. It has one of the better food courts in all of WD World.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Walt Would Be Very Disappointed"
There is no staff outside the main lobby area. The 1/4mile walk from the rooms to the food court, lobby, bus stop was an unexpected and unpleasant surprise. The food in rhe food court was unappetizing, over salted and outrageously expensive. Every thing was so expensive in Disney you felt victimized at every turn. The room appeared attractive but the […] towels were threadbare, the sheets limp and not spotless, the chairs were so uncomfortable if yoiu wanted to sit down for more than tieing shoes, you had to go to the main lobby area, The coffee machine was not cleaned once during our stay. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Wonderful"
The hotel was beautiful. Someone could make a real vacation out of just staying at the resort if they wanted to. The rooms were very clean and asthetic value made you feel like you were paradise. The staff was wonderful, very friendly, and called you princess. It really made me feel like royalty. In my opinion 2 thumbs way way up!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice for family"
Property a little to spread out. Food at Boatrights was good.Genuine Expedia guest review
"I would stay here again"
Check in was painless- rooom was great. Transportation to parks was some of the best I've had. Boatwrights food was fabulous. I would definitely stay here again. Some may find the size of the resort overwhelmingGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great experience"
The resort was very nice, all the employees were very friendly. The only issue I had was when we first arrived they did not offer assistance with bringing our bags to our room, which was quite a long distance from the lobby. Other than that, everything was great!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very disappointed"
Very hard to find the room, large complex with inadequate signage.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Only okay"
I am a huge Disneyworld fan, however, sometimes the hype around a particular hotel is a little greater than the place itself. I had heard that Port Orleans Riverside was a great hotel for honeymooners, but we are a newly married couple and it was only soso. The grounds are terrific, the building facades attractive and the buses to the parks and boat […] to Downtown Disney are ultra convenient. The room interior for the a regular room, however, is rather lackluster, with the paint and bathrooms looking like they could use an upgrade. The pillows on the bed needed replacing, the sheets were rough and the airconditioner was noisy and could not keep a steady temperature. The entire resort has only one hot tub that was full of people the entire time so we never got in it and the themed pool area and decor need upgrading. The staff (particularly housekeeping and maintenance) at Disney during this trip were also not 100% pleasant, with the exception of the concierge and front desk staff who were exceptional. I would not pay the regular rate for this hotel and would only go back if it was a real bargain. The Coronado is much better for the same price with a better pool, better food choices and more comfortable accomodations. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"great property"
we had a nice stay at this disney resort. room was nice, not lux. my only issue with the room was the bed pillows which were pretty cheap foam type fill which is terrible if you use down at home. property was very nice but of course you will be walking a bit to your room. on site food was good, pizza great. the buses to the parks were close to our room […] at the magnolia house and came quickly and made for a very relaxed vacation. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice Mid-Range Hotel"
I've never stayed at a Disney hotel that wasn't clean and comfortable. They are all enormous, but designed not to look that way so they aren't intimidating. Port Orleans Riverside has twenty-eight separate buildings each with, perhaps, 40 rooms (I'm guessing here.) spread out among trees and watery "bayous." We arrived too early to get into our room, […] but armed with a key and room number we parked and took a Disney bus to Hollywood Studio. When our room was available I received a text, a new tech winkle I rather enjoyed. The rooms are not large, but perfectly adequate. The bathroom is large, very nice with twin sinks. I prefer an arrangement that puts the tub/shower and toilet in a separate room from the sinks, but if privacy isn't an issue several people would not crowd the space. My only quibble: it was a long enough walk from car to room and from room to bus stop that had we brought lots of luggage or difficulty walking, this might not have been our best choice. On the other hand, we were offered the option of leaving our stuff at check in to be delivered to our room when we called to request it. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"very small room"
nice, clean; a bit noisy........Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great!"
Was a great hotel. When we checked in the agent did not tell us the name of the building. We were wondering the property for a while. Wished she was more knowledgeable. Great location.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great stay"
Just got back from a week at Port Orleans Riverside, and we had a great time! The rooms were very nice and clean. The staff was always very helpful. Our rooms were in Arcadian House, which was about a 7 minute walk from the main building. We had a close bus stop nearby which was only about 3 minutes away. It is a big resort, but it never felt crowded […] or that we weren't being attended to (and we were there over marathon weekend). I would definitely stay again! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"AWESOME DISNEY TRIP"
Have been going to Disney Every Jan since 1997 to run Marathon, buses to parks run OFTEN, WE REALLY were Happy with Port Orleans Riverside. WILL STAY AGAIN!Genuine Expedia guest review
"less than expected"
I booked this hotel because i was running the Disney Marathon. Shortly after we arrived and checked in I called for a 2 hour extension to our checkout time. Normal checkout was 1100 and we asked for and offered to pay for 2 hour extension as I knew how long it would take me to run and all i wanted to be able to do before we left town was to shower and […] put on clean clothes. We were told no and to go online and book a room for an additional day. I believe we were treated poorly because we did not book through Disney. Also the food was so very mediocre at the hotel though the servers were quite pleasant. The room overall was very spartan and disappointing. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Disney Resort for the Price. Great Location."
My wife and I really enjoyed out stay at Port Orleans Riverside. We had a building close to the center of the resort making it a quick walk to the pool and restaurant's and a bus stop. We loved being so close to a bus stop, the Disney transport system is wonderful and in about 20 min you are door to door to any park. The Extra Magic Park Hours at […] the park are a bonus only available to Disney Resort guests and make staying on property worth it. *MUST SEE* - Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney, so worth the price, we went to the 6pm performance and wanted to go back for the 9pm. We both loved it and would so recommend you see this. *PARK TIP* - Go to Animal Kingdom early, the earlier the better. The animals are more active in the morning for the Safari. Before going on the Safari, get a fast pass so once you finish it you can hop back on. The advantage is you know which animals are up and you will be better prepared for pictures. Always, always always, get the last row in the safari truck, you get the best photos because you can turn around *BONUS TIP* - Have a car? Save money on food by going off park. Head toward Downtown Disney and continue past it, about 1/2 mile you will come to a stop light. Go straight (Crossroads Shopping Center) or turn left, either way you will find better food at much lower prices. Steak n Shake for great food and inexpensive, less than $15 for two adults or try the Kobe Japanese Steak House for a great dinning experience for about $50 for two. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel, comfortable and great for families"
Great place to stay especially for families and close to all Disney parksGenuine Expedia guest review
"perfect for young and old"
I have been going to Disney since my kids were little. They are now over 40. I have never enjoyed a resort more than Port Orleans riverside. It has everything. The buildings are nestlesd in a forest setting with paths leading to everything. Watercrafts for rent a horse drawn carriage, fine dining, and quick serve. We took a boat ridge to downtown disney […] right from our dock. Wonderful waterslide. Disney you have done it again. I would recomend this to young and old a great place to stay. Disney sticks to the theme throughout the park. it is like a fort wilderness without the haslte of camping. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Definitely try the pasta !"
Quiet, relaxing atmosphere with good food and wonderful concierge serviceGenuine Expedia guest review
"Disney Christmas vacation 2012"
The property was very clean and had plenty of room for the family of four. Bathroom was on the tiny side, but did not matter for our family. We needed a place to stay and the property had food & gift shop on site. We enjoyed the stay. the pool was clean and we felt safe the entire trip. Disney buses ran to/from the property, we hardly had any wait […] time. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Disney, always great!"
It's Disney, what can you say! Disney's eye for detail cannot be matched, great atmosphere, great place to stay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good value"
We booked a few months ahead of time via Expedia, after initially booking through Disney. Expedia rate beat Disney's rate (which included a 20% discount). Stayed here the week of 12/18/12 for three nights. When checking in, I reminded the girl working the desk that I had made a request for a king bed, first floor, in Magnolia Bend. The request was […] not in the system. She made a call to her manager and was able to accomodate the request. Kylie was a big help! Our room was in the corner of Magnolia Terrace with a river view, near the bridge that crosses over to Ol' Man Island. There was a pool there, as well as one next to the room. Room was clean and was very nice for the money (at least for a Disney resort room). Mattress was a little stiff and the comforter, while nice, was of no use for sleeping comfort. Since we were on the front end of our building, the hike was a little long from the parking lot and the bus depot, but could've been worse if we were in a different building. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend anyone on a budget to price out this resort before considering other Disney "moderate" resorts or staying off-site. The resort had wonderful mature landscaping and the river setting was really neat, especially at night with the lights. We ate at Boatwrights our first night there and the food was delicious and the service was good. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great Stay"
We just returned from a 3 night stay at Port Orleans Riverside. The hotel is very well maintained and the grounds are beautiful. I would highly recommend this location. At peak times, the wait for a bus can be a little long, but overall they (Disney) do a very good job of moving people to their destination. The hotel room was very roomy and comfortable […] (2 adults, 2 kids). It was much better and worth the extra money as compared to the Value Resorts. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"OK but has been better."
Overall, this being my 3rd stay in Disney....i was not as happy as I had been in the past. Room care was 'so-so' ; advertised pillows to be in different decorations - never happened. Found hair on bathroom floor upon check-in. Riverside atmosphere was nice, French Quarter was MUCH BETTER - pool is more ellaborate and welcoming - I felt, personally. […] It definitely was not like the prior stays, for us. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Comfortable buts the rooms need a facelift"
Room was a bit drab, and the lack of natural lighting was a bit of a downer. The bathroom is in acceptable condition, but the overall feel of the place made me feel like I was at a Motorinn rather than a Disney resort. The main facilities are absolutely great and sparkling, and the grounds and walkways were awesome.Genuine Expedia guest review
"A great Disney experience!"
We took my son for his first Disney trip. We loved the hotel! The pools were wonderful. The staff was very helpful. My son loved the pull down bed in his room -- he called it his pirate ship. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would definately stay again.Genuine Expedia guest review
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