Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

ugliest renovations imaginable. looks like a walmart/idea renovation. the staff here are like annoying robots or rodents that don't go away and are trained to be in peoples personal space - the staff are white trash. no one wants to be swamped by a bunch of annoying unattractive neurotic desperate disney employees go away. 2) the place has become so automated and hypercommercialized/impersonal it should be boycotted . when the architect built it he intended everything to be nonchalant and social , now every little thing here is now a big deal and walking around is like being in a video game trying to maneuver around 100's of disgusting desperate-for-attention employees. the general manager encourages this Read less

I’m not a Disney person and wasn’t expecting much. Or rather I had no idea what to expect. I often stay at very high end hotels (think $2k per night) but have discovered I’m raising entitled kids who think turn down service is standard and can’t understand the concept of a fridge in a hotel room that isn’t stocked with snacks and drinks. This means PO Riverside will be the nicest hotel my kids will experience for a while. I considered more expensive resorts and so glad I chose this one. The room was comfortable and clean, grounds very attractive, pool fit the bill, and transportation to the park was easy. I know many people suggest being on the monorail but is it really worth an extra $700 a day to save 25 minutes? Not for me. The bus was comfortable and seemed quick. Each day we arrived at the park for early entry and then came home in the afternoon for pool time. We often returned to the park in the evening and the bus situation never bothered me at all. In case it’s helpful the bellman can help escort you to your room and deliver your bags at any hour of the day or night. The dining hall food was GROSS. Worst omelet I’ve ever eaten. I decided on day two not to eat breakfast. I don’t understand why the food needs to be that bad. I hated the dining hall and felt like I was back in high school. I am southern and loved Boatwrights. The food was excellent and same with the cocktails. Don’t understand how the food there is great while the dining hall is gag worthy. If you’re European you’ll probably hate the AC units as they are loud. I think this doesn’t bother Americans as much. I know my European friends can’t seem to stand any climate control that makes noise. I consider it white noise. A lot of commenters suggest going to the pool at FQ. We did that and I didn’t think it was worth the effort. Similar water slide (maybe shorter?) and pool scene. Read less

Stayed here for 2 weeks with my wife, a great Disney hotel which having stayed in a deluxe hotel its definitely at the high end of the moderate hotels. Boat to Disney springs in fantastic. My only gripe is that all rooms have inter-connecting doors with no sound proofing so you can hear everything from the room next door. Having said that it’s probably our new favourite Disney resort. Read less

We stayed here during Easter weekend. It is a beautiful southern themed property spread over a vast area. It has different themed cottages with a pool for each set . Out of the total 6 pools we just used the main pool . We stayed at the Alligator Bayou villa facing the river & had a beautiful view. The Boatwrights Dining Hall needs reservation & has a bar , Riverside the main food court has many options & the poolside bar 'Muddy Rivers' has amazing cocktails. They also have a shop with disney merch. Luggage can be moved by asking for buggy service. A scenic 10 min walk will take you to the French quarters which can also be reached in horse carriage(needs booking) or a ferry by the river which leaves every 20 mins. We had a dinner at the French Quarter food court which was similar to the one at Riverside. Their Mardi Grogs bar is located close to the pool & ferry & faces the river. Shelly the bartender was friendly & fun to chat with. The French Quarter has a better pool with a slide but the Riverside has prettier cottages. Both the places have movie nights on outdoor screen which is fun to watch while lounging on the lawns. They provide room cleaning service on alternate days which isn't convenient as the resort guests are mostly families with young kids. Overall we loved our stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside. Read less

We used a travel agent to help us prepare for our Disney trip, and this was one of her suggestions for a moderately priced on property stay. Riverside did not disappoint. We had a preferred room which put us near the hotel lobby area. We were in alligator bayou in building 27, and in my opinion, it was perfect. It was close to the lobby, the larger pool, the food places. There is a welcome message on your TV when you get it. We checked in several days prior to arrival and had our room number texted to us the day of arrival so we went straight to our rooms. We did have magic bands that let us in but I believe you can also use your phones. We didn't have to go to the lobby for check in. Room was smaller than what I thought average rooms are but it also had a table with two chairs. It had the pull down 5th sleeper as well. The actual shower and toilet area is TINY but the sink area is larger and has a nice area to put your luggage and hang some clothes. Also a curtain to pull across so you can dress privately. We were near another pool as well that was quieter and more laid back but with little kids, the large pool with slide was a hit. There are several bus stop as this is a large resort, we used the one outside of the lobby entrance but coming back from the parks they dropped us at a different one. It was a little further walk but still not bad. Beautiful grounds. Food & drink - expensive but expected. There is quick service, a lounge, a restaurant, and a bar with a light selection of food at the pool. French quarter is about a 15 min walk. Very pleased with this resort and would stay there again. Read less