Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Royal Guest Room
Standard King Room
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Royal Guest Room
Standard King Room

The hotel

Bringing Southern USA to Florida, Disney's Port Orleans will have every member of the family constantly entertained. You can enjoy the likes of waterslides, pool parties, evenings campfires, movies under the stars, and that's just the start. The picturesque setting evokes the romance of rural Louisiana, and you're just a wander along the river away from the French Quarter at Port Orleans with even more facilities to enjoy. You can also enjoy some down time here too, and your room is a cosy retreat after a full-on day. Heading to the Disney Springs for the evening? Hop on the water taxi and enjoy a leisurely sail to shops, restaurants and shows galore. 

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

In the Disney Springs Resort area, with direct access to the waterways for water taxi transportation. Disney Springs is full of restaurants, entertainment venues and shopping. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, complimentary WiFi access, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Standard View Rooms offer views of the parking area, and feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

King Bed Rooms offer a variety of views, and feature 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Preferred Rooms are in a preferred location, close to dining, shopping and transportation, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Woods View Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

River View Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Pool View Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Royal Guest Rooms offer special headboards that create a 'firework' display, feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

5th Sleeper Rooms are as per Standard Rooms, but sleep an additional child under the age of 9.

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel offers water taxi transportation to Disney Springs, as well as Disney Bus transportation throughout the resort.


Complimentary hotel parking

Riverside Mill Food Court (open for all day dining, with 5 different stations as well as grab and go items). River Roast (lounge bar serving light snacks and a full bar from 5pm). Muddy Rivers (poolside bar offering sandwiches, salads, and a range of beverages). Boatwright's Dining Hall (family-friendly Southern fare, open for dinner). 

Daily pool party. Movies under the stars (selected evenings). Campfire activities. 

Ol' Man Island with swimming pool, 95-foot long waterslide, whirlpool, kids' pool, daily pool party, evening campfires and movie screening (selected nights). 5 pools including 3 in Alligator Bayou and 2 in Magnolia Bend. Games arcade*. Children's playground. Jogging trail. Bike rentals*. Fishing*. Horse-drawn carriage rides*.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Minnie Van™ service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Merchandise pick-up and delivery.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Maximum stay 21 nights.

* Denotes local charge.  

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.

Please note: from early April 2025 through the end ofJanuary 2026, guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort–Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.

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Jan 25, 2025 Dg2081

Expensive for what you get. With a big group and almost all had a problem in room. Shower very weak. Drain very slow and eventually stopped draining last day there. Housekeeping only available every other day. In other rooms tv and or remote not working, no phone service available in room.
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Jan 22, 2025 roachcoachtravel Randolph, New Jersey

We stayed two nights in the Royal Guest Room 9250 which is a corner room with two sided windows on the second floor of the Oak Manor Building 90 This room is like no other in Disney with its light up headboard at the push of a button, princess framed artwork on the walls, and other magical tasteful touches it fits the 5 year old demographic… Read more
We stayed two nights in the Royal Guest Room 9250 which is a corner room with two sided windows on the second floor of the Oak Manor Building 90 This room is like no other in Disney with its light up headboard at the push of a button, princess framed artwork on the walls, and other magical tasteful touches it fits the 5 year old demographic pretty perfectly. This room is also an older style room that hasn't been renovated yet. There is no under bed storage, It still has a mini fridge as opposed to a beverage cooler, serial ports to connect your laptop as well an RCA port to connect your...PlayStation 2? There is virtually no plugs in the room as well as no usb ports. The side table in between the beds has been beat up and the backboard is broken. It was quite bright at night trying to keep light out of the dual wall windows was a challenge. The resort is setup as motel with access via the outside. The grounds are immaculate and were quite clean. Overall, for a longer stay you probably better off with a renovated room, but for your princess loving 5 year old they will never be bored of it. Read less
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Jan 21, 2025 jodiethmpsn Hexham, United Kingdom

Our first time staying on site at Disney and it did not disappoint. We were in awe as soon as we drove past the hotel sign. Everything was fantastic. The cast members and all staff were friendly and so helpful. The pool was fantastic, my child’s favourite part. Lifeguards made sure everyone was safe. The food court was brilliant such a wide… Read more
Our first time staying on site at Disney and it did not disappoint. We were in awe as soon as we drove past the hotel sign. Everything was fantastic. The cast members and all staff were friendly and so helpful. The pool was fantastic, my child’s favourite part. Lifeguards made sure everyone was safe. The food court was brilliant such a wide variety. The hotel was so clean walking around. It was so peaceful walking around too. We have already booked for this year coming, so excited . Turned us into on site Disney stayers now. The boat to Disney springs is a brilliant addition. The bar is great for a relaxing drink after a busy day. Great on site shop Read less
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Jan 16, 2025 RICART75 Peru, Indiana

We once again continued our tradition of exploring the Port of Orleans resorts; when visiting Orlando in December. We usually start at the French Quarter, with its Mardi Gras themed Xmas splendor; and then enjoy the more laid-back, stylized atmosphere of Riverside. A boat trip, to & from Disney Springs, is always a pleasant addendum to the… Read more
We once again continued our tradition of exploring the Port of Orleans resorts; when visiting Orlando in December. We usually start at the French Quarter, with its Mardi Gras themed Xmas splendor; and then enjoy the more laid-back, stylized atmosphere of Riverside. A boat trip, to & from Disney Springs, is always a pleasant addendum to the experience; along with an occasional Mickey's premium ice-cream bar. Roaming the Disney resorts, festooned in their holiday regalia; continues to be a wonderful way to begin immersing into the holiday season. And this resort complex, is one of our favorites. It may be a constructed and idealized environment; but often times a trip (or several) into the "Disney bubble", can be a very enjoyable retreat. Read less
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Jan 12, 2025 Roving20510381701 New York City, New York

Clean, quiet, convenient hotel for Disney trip. Food court adequate. Staff very nice. Buses to parks often, clean, kind drivers. Apparent that grounds crew work hard to keep property beautiful. Pools are warm and clean. We stayed here twice. Last visit was pre Covid and I felt more magic here but I would still recommend it.