The Location...
Surrounded by the cool shade of oak and myrtles trees, Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter abounds in a vibrant Mardi Gras atmosphere and provides guests with easy access to the Walt Disney World Resort. Located near the banks of the Sassagoula River, the resort is just 1 mile from the Epcot Center and 5 miles from Magic Kingdom. Guests arriving at the Orlando International Airport have only 20 miles to travel in order to reach the resort.
Nearby Attractions...
With 47 square miles of attractions which include 4 theme parks, 5 golf courses and 2 water parks, it is not hard to see why the Walt Disney World Resort has become such a popular family destination. While Epcot and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course are both just 1 mile away, other attractions such as Disney`s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (2 miles), Magic Kingdom (5 miles), Disney MGM Studios (5 miles) and Disney`s Animal Kingdom (9 miles) are also close by.
Inside The Hotel...
The resort`s relaxed atmosphere blends perfectly with the laid back New Orleans style setting and provides a place in which to have some quality family fun. When hunger strikes, guests can head to Boatwright's Dining Hall which is located near the riverfront docks or the colorful Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Food Court which serves everything from BBQ ribs to Cajun meatloaf. In room pizza delivery is also available for those looking to enjoy a quiet meal in their rooms.
Guests looking to unwind after a long day of adventure seeking can make use of the Doubloon Lagoon pool. There is a spa and a children`s pool on the premises as well. Due to its picturesque riverside setting, the resort also offers various outdoor activities including watercraft rentals, bike rentals, jogging, fishing and horse drawn excursions. A video arcade (South Quarter Games) with video and pinball games, a children`s playground, a concierge desk, laundry facilities, room service, parking facilities and a babysitting service are among the other amenities one will find here.
Inside The Rooms...
Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter has a total of 1,008 rooms which are spread across seven, 3 storey buildings. The rooms come with Mardi Gras themed decor and provide a cozy resting place for those looking to recharge themselves after a long day of thrill seeking. Able to accommodate between 2 to 4 people, these private living spaces come with a television (with the Disney Channel and ESPN), data port, phone with voicemail, refrigerator, safe, iron/ironing board, hair dryer and coffee pot. Cribs are also available on request.