Disney's Port Orleans Riverside
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Located on the Sassagoula River, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside evokes the days of Mark Twain and riverboats on the Mississippi, complete with a huge paddlewheel outside Boatwright’s Dining Hall. Distinct styles of architecture include the rustic charm of the Alligator Bayou area and the stately grace of Magnolia Bend, which encompasses an antebellum mansion.
Amenity highlights: An old-time water hole, complete with slide, is located on Ol’ Man Island, along with a spa, children’s pool, and playground. Five other pools are tucked around the grounds. Guests can rent bikes and boats at the Riverside Levee or fish with cane poles in the fully stocked Fishin’ Hole. Horse-drawn carriages carry guests throughout the hotel grounds at night.
Insider tip: Guests staying in Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels enjoy one extra hour of “magic” with Extra Magic Hours, which allow them to get into the theme parks early on selected days. Travelers should check with guest services to learn which park is offering the Extra Magic Hours on any given day. Guests also receive complimentary motorcoach transportation to theme parks, hotels, and attractions throughout Walt Disney World® Resort and Downtown Disney® area.
Property Amenities
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside features a Mississippi-style waterway and Southern-inspired decor. The resort encompasses two themed areas: an antebellum-style mansion in the Magnolia Bend area and rustic, country-style lodges in the Alligator Bayou section.
The resort’s registration area has the look and feel of a steamboat, while the three-and-a-half-acre complex called Ol' Man Island is created to look like an old-time water hole, with rope swings, a waterslide, and a play area. Nearby fishing holes are stocked. In addition to this pool there are five other swimming pools along with an arcade, a restaurant, food court, and a snack shop. Guests can also rent bicycles or different types of boats. On selected evenings, the campfire on de’ bayou takes place behind the Fishin’ Hole. Nightly horse-drawn carriage rides carry guests throughout the resort. Groceries, sundries and Disney® gifts are available at Fulton’s General Store.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside guests enjoy privileges at the Doubloon Lagoon pool, game arcade, and playground at neighboring Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. The resort also offers complimentary motorcoach service throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort and complimentary water launch service to the Downtown Disney® Area.
Disney’s Magical Express: Guests of this resort are eligible for complimentary Disney’s Magical Express service. Motorcoaches pick up guests at Orlando International Airport and drop off at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels, while Disney staff members pick up bags and deliver them straight to guestrooms.
This hotel is nonsmoking except in designated outdoor areas.
- Marina on site
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (free)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Number of rooms: 2,048
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Medical assistance available
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Television in lobby
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside features 2,048 guestrooms in buildings set around the Sassagoula River and its various waterways. Decorated in the style of the era of riverboats and Mark Twain, the rooms fall into two themed areas: Magnolia Bend offers antebellum-style architecture in a stately three-story mansion with two-story wings that spread along the river, and the Alligator Bayou section features rustic, country-style lodges that are two stories high (no elevators). All rooms have in-room safes, TVs, and refrigerators. Many have views of the courtyard, the landscaped grounds, or the river. High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge). |
All guestrooms (including room patios and balconies) are nonsmoking.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Telephone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Clock radio
- In-room safe
- Television
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Area Attractions
Epcot® - 1 mile
Downtown Disney® area - 2 miles
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - 2 miles
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 3 miles
Magic Kingdom® Park - 5 miles
Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ - 5 miles
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 9 miles
Ripley’s Believe It or Not - 15 miles
Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximate driving time to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is 30–45 minutes and distance is 21.5 miles.
Disney’s Magical Express: Guests of this resort are eligible for complimentary Disney’s Magical Express service. Motorcoaches pick up guests at Orlando International Airport and drop off at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels, while Disney staff members pick up bags and deliver them straight to guestrooms.
Taxis to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside are $45–$49 one way per trip. Fee is based on mileage, not number of passengers. Rental cars are another transportation option; reservations can be made online.
Transportation at Walt Disney World® Resort is easy with regularly scheduled transportation to all theme parks, water parks, and Downtown Disney® area. Guests can take motorcoach buses to most areas and water launch to Downtown Disney® area. Travelers who wish to avoid driving altogether should take a taxi or shuttle from the airport to the hotel, then use the complimentary transportation provided around the resort. Guests who wish to visit downtown Orlando or other points in the Orlando area will want to rent a car.
Activities
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.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Motor boating on site
- Volleyball nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Bird watching on site
- Fishing on site
- Playground on site
Restaurants & Bars
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.
Location
1251 Riverside Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
USA
Nearest major airport:
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
Area:
Walt Disney World, Florida, United States of America
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
