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Overview

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside can be found on Walt Disney World property in the Disney Springs Resort Area. It’s a Moderate Resort and is the sister hotel to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, which is located within walking distance to Riverside.

Located along the Sassagoula River, Riverside embodies the romance of rural Louisiana. The hotel rooms can found inside “white-column mansions” in sections named like Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. 

It’s a quaint, yet larger resort, that exudes a ton of charm. Plus, there are two forms of transportation, including bus service and water transportation.

Better yet, there are several great dining options, including both a food court, two bars, and a Table Service spot that offers dishes like shrimp and grits and jambalaya. 

This resort definitely has a lot to offer. Here’s what to expect when staying at Riverside.

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Rooms And Bathrooms

There are several types of rooms to book at Riverside. You can choose from a range of Standard Rooms with a variety views. The Standard Room also are inspired by Princess and the Frog and Princess Tiana.

Better yet, there are the Royal Guest Rooms, which are themed after Disney princesses and princes. From the carpet, to the artwork, to the bedding, to the faucets (they’re genie lamps!), to the headboard that lights up with fireworks, these rooms are definitely a dream come true.

Depending on which room you reserve, you can sleep anywhere from 3 to 4 adults.

Standard amenities are featured in each room, including a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, and an iron and ironing board.

If you’re wondering about outlets and USB ports, there are both scattered about for whatever you may need to plug in or charge. Regarding storage, there is both closet, drawer, and counter space, including in the bathrooms and under the beds (except for the Royal Guest Rooms).

Speaking of the bathrooms, the vanity area is separate from the toilet and shower area. 

Here are the rooms available to book.

Standard Rooms

• River View: Views of Riverfront; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed or 2 Queen Beds
• Woods View: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds
• King Bed: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden, Bayou, Riverfront or Courtyard Pool; 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed

• Standard View: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
• Pool View: Views of Courtyard Pool; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed or 2 Queen Beds
• Preferred Room: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden or Bayou; Close to Sassagoula Steamboat Company, Dining, Shopping and Transportation; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed or 2 Queen Beds

• Standard View — 5th Sleeper: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed
• Woods View — 5th Sleeper: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down bed

Royal Guest Rooms

• Standard View: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
• River View: Views of Riverfront; 2 Queen Beds

• Woods View: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds
• Pool View: Views of Courtyard Pool; 2 Queen Beds

Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.

You can check out room layouts below.

Pet-Friendly Policy

Riverside is pet-friendly, but there are certain conditions that must be met. First, there’s a limit of 2 dogs per room. In order to bring your dog with you, you’ll need to call (407) 939-7539.

There’s also a day and overnight kennel care at Best Friends Pet Care located on property.

Checking In And Out

When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.

The front desk is located in the main lobby. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online or by using MDE.

• Checking-In: After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to unlock your room door.
• Checking-Out: Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.

Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance. 

The lobby is perfectly themed. There is plenty of space to sit down and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells. The gift shop and dining also connect to the lobby.

Magical Express pickup is just outside the lobby. Luggage storage is right out front of the lobby for those who have checked out or are waiting to check in.

Note: Resort Airline Check-In is no longer available.

Parking

Parking is available. There is a standard $20 overnight self-parking fee (including tax) that is applied to guests’ hotel folio upon check-out.

Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.

We also have a complete Walt Disney World parking guide you can browse.

Pros And Cons

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Amenities And Shops

From gift shops to on-site laundry services, there are several amenities offered to guests at Port Orleans Riverside.

Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.

• Fulton’s General Store: Find apparel, accessories, snacks, and other Disney-related items.
• Laundry Services: The 24-hour self-service laundry rooms are adjacent to each of the 5 quiet pools dotted around the Resort hotel. Machine tokens can be purchased at these laundry rooms.
• Dry Cleaning Services: Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.
• Movies Under the Stars: Watch complimentary Disney movies at the Magnolia South Pool deck, located between buildings 90 and 95.
• Childcare Services: In-room babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old.

Pools And Recreation

Riverside has one feature pool and five leisure pools. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool.

Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.

Feature Pool

• Ol’ Man Island: This pool is inspired by an abandoned sawmill and can be accessed by three wooden bridges. It even has a 95 foot-long rustic waterslide built into the millworks. There’s also a whirpool tub, a kiddie pool, and the Muddy Rivers pool bar nearby.

Leisure Pools

• You can find three leisure pools in Alligator Bayou and two in Magnolia Bend. 

Some other recreational options include:

• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Campfire to roast marshmallows
• Bike rentals
• Surrey bike rentals
• Fishing
• Jogging trail
• Playground near Ol’ Man Island for kids
• Medicine Show Arcade

How to get from Port Orleans-Riverside to anywhere at Disney World

There are two forms of transportation available, including buses and water transportation. You can take a bus to all of the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. The bus stop is located in front of the Colonel’s Cotton Mill building. You can also hop on a complimentary water taxi to Disney Springs. All of the different ways to get from the Riverside to anywhere in Disney World is detailed below.

Dining options at Port Orleans – Riverside

You can find both Quick Service and Table Service options here, along with two bars. Boatwright’s Dining Hall is a great spot to have a home-cooked meal for dinner. The food court also features a variety of choices. Take note that the Riverside Mill Food Court has Mobile Order. You can read more about the dining options below.

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