Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside

Immerse yourself in quaint backwoods cottages and delight in a picturesque setting that evokes the romance of rural Louisiana during your next stay at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside. Take a short walk along the Sassagoula River to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, known for Southern specialties like gumbo, jambalaya and beignets. 

1251 Riverside Drive

Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8514

(407) 934-6000

• Transportation : Complimentary bus transportation to and from all Disney theme parks and water parks is available. Buses also run to Disney Springs and Disney′s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. The bus stop at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is located in front of the Colonel’s Cotton Mill building. Watercraft Service is available to Disney Springs.
• Check-in time 3:00 PM, Check-out time 11:00 AM. 
• 24-hour self-service laundry rooms are adjacent to each of the 5 quiet pools dotted around the Resort hotel

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside Room Types

• Standard View – Views of Parking Area – 2 Queen Beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• Pool View- Views of courtyard pool – 2 queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• River View – Views of riverfront – 2 queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• Woods View – Views of landscaping, courtyard or woods – 2 queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• Preferred Room – Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden or Bayou, Close to Sassagoula Steamboat Company, Dining, Shopping and Transportation – 2 Queen Beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• Standard View, 5th Sleeper – Views of Parking Areas- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down – Sleeps up to 4 Adults

• Woods View, 5th Sleeper- Views of Landscaping, Courtyard or Bayou- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• King Bed – Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden, Bayou, Riverfront or Courtyard Pool – 1 King Bed – Sleeps up to 3 Adults

Royal Guest Rooms

• Standard View – Views of Parking Area – 2 Queen Beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• River View – Views of riverfront – 2 queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults
• Woods View – Views of landscaping, courtyard or woods – 2 queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 Adults

Pools

Ol’ Man Island

Have a good ol’ time at Ol’ Man Island, a 3.5-acre refuge with a swimmin’ hole and a fishin’ hole. Fashioned after an abandoned sawmill, this pool is accessible by 3 wooden bridges and includes a 95 foot-long rustic waterslide built into the millworks.

Nearby, a whirlpool tub, the Muddy Rivers pool bar and a kiddie pool provide entertainment for all ages. A daily pool party plus an evening campfire and movie screening (on select nights) keep the fun going all day long.

5 Leisure Pools

Five leisure pools—3 in Alligator Bayou and 2 in Magnolia Bend—are available throughout the Resort. Offering a more relaxing respite, these pools are perfect for Guests looking to lounge the day away.

Know Before You Go

Pool lifts and other access options are available for Guests with disabilities or limited mobility.

Hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.

Complimentary towels are provided at all pools.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside Dining

• Muddy Rivers – $ – 11am -9pm –  Poolside bar at lushly wooded Ol’ Man Island. View Menu Here.

• Riverside Mill Food Court – $ – American, Mobile Orders, Quick Service – Settle down for American fare inspired by Southern Louisiana style cookin’ on the bayou. View Menu Here

• Boatwright’s Dining Hall – $$ – 5-9pm – Southern hospitality in a casual but creative setting overlooking the Sassagoula River. View Menu Here

• River Roost – $- 5pm-12am – A full bar is available at this charming old-fashioned watering hole, as are light snacks while the kitchen is open. View Menu Here.

Resort Amenities

• Movies Under the Stars – On select nights, enjoy a Disney movie at the Magnolia South Pool deck, located between buildings 90 and 95.
• Campfire : Cozy up for complimentary outdoor screenings of popular Disney films immediately following your campfire. 
• Surrey Bikes and Bicycles – Don’t miss your chance to cruise along the banks of the Sassagoula River. Surrey bikes- $25 per Person (tax not included)
• Dockside Fishing – Reel in some fun the old-fashioned way with a casting-rod fishing experience in our well-stocked waters. Casting-rod fishing gear is available for rental at Fishin’ Hole at Ol’ Man Island
• Guided Fishing Excursions – Choose from Guided Bass Fishing Excursions, which includes a 21-foot Sun Tracker pontoon boat that can accommodate up to 5 Guests, and a tournament-style NITRO® bass fishing boat for up to 3 Guests. Both 2-hour and 4-hour excursions are offered, and if available, an extra hour may be added in person at the Marina. Solo anglers may book an afternoon excursion at a reduced rate. All Walt Disney World Resort fishing excursions include: An experienced guide, Rod and reel, Tackle, Artificial and/or live bait (NITRO boats will not offer live bait.) Non-alcoholic beverages only (Guests may not bring alcoholic beverages aboard.)
• Jogging Trail – Run or walk along the lushly landscaped banks of the Sassagoula River on a paved, mile-long path.
• Playground – Kids can climb, slide and play at this themed area near the main pool at 3.5-acre Ol’ Man Island.

• Medicine Show Arcade – Show off your gaming skills at this video arcade located in the Colonel’s Cotton Mill building.
• Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – Take in rustic beauty as you travel along charming pathways and the banks of the Sassagoula River. You’ll board your horse-drawn carriage for a 25-minute ride at the Riverside Levee Marina. Carriages fit up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 small children.

Each horse-drawn carriage ride costs $55. Advance reservations are highly recommended by calling (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Learn more about how far in advance reservations can be made. 

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