Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Amenities
In my previous post, I shared about the Royal Guest Rooms and in this post i will be sharing the things to to do during your stay in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort.
We stayed here for 6 days and have experienced all the amenities this place has to offer and I am so excited to share our experience with you.
Resort Amenities:
- Complimentary Airport Shuttle
- Complimentary Shuttle to all Disney Parks and Resorts
- Themed Pools
- Spacious Disney Themed Suites
- Kids Play Area
- Arcade/Game Room
- Complimentary Parking
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Activities For Kids
- Watch Disney Movies
- Complimentary Internet
- Business Center
- ATM/Banking
In addition to all of these amazing amenities and services, what I really loved about this resort is it’s Romantic Ambiance.
Pool Area :
The Resort has 5 pools in total in which 4 of them are the Bigger one for adults and one is for designed for kids with a slide and mini water falls.
There is also a kitten pool for kids under 4 or for kids who doesn’t know how to swim.My little one had a lot of fun in the kitten pool as he haven’t learnt swimming yet.
Complimentary Boat Ride:
There is a Boat Ride to Disney Springs from the Resort for FREE and I would highly suggest you to take this ride as you get to see one of the most beautiful sides of Disney Area which has some breathtaking views.
Complimentary Bus Shuttle :
Every Disney Resort has it’s own theme and the best thing about staying at Disney resorts is you can visit all the Disney Parks and the other Disney resorts for FREE in via buses.
Romantic side of the Resort :
I must say, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort is more to it’s romantic side as it has some really beautiful views and pathways where you can stroll around with someone special.
Movie under the Stars :
You can also get to see Disney movies while you are relaxing in the pool or garden area. The movie time is usually at 8pm on selected days of the week. (Don’t forget to take the resort map in the lobby area in which the timings of the Movies are Scheduled for that entire week)
Arcade Room :
There’s also a Arcade/Game room available at the resort for reasonable prices and is open till 11pm. If you don’t want to go out on a Hot sunny day then the Arcade room is the best option to keep yourself or your kids entertained for couple hours.
Massage :
If tired of strolling around the Resort or came back from the Disney Parks and looking to pamper your feet/back, just head to the Arcade room which is located right beside the Lobby Area as there are Massage chairs available for 2$/5min. This is the best way to pamper yourself or have a “Me Time” while your kids are busy in the arcade room.
Campfire :
There is a Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.
Play Area :
There is a Play Area for Kids of all ages right next to the Pool where kids can have some quality time playing outdoors. The best thing is this play area is in shade (between tall trees) so you don’t need to worry about your kids getting affected by the Orlando’s Hot weather.
Horse-Drawn Carriage :
The horse drawn carriage is another beautiful source of transportation to stroll around the resort in a magical(Royal) way. The 30minute ride on this Horse-Drawn Carriage takes you to some delightful scenic landscapes offered by the Resort.
Surrey Bikes :
We rented these surrey bikes for 20$/half hour and were able to go around the resort along the Sassagoula River which gave us some beautiful views to capture.
Golf Cart :
As I said earlier, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort is Huge in size so don’t hesitate to drive in these Golf Carts form place to place for FREE. You can also ask one to carry your luggage to and fro from your Room.
TV Stations :
There are several Indoor TV Stations to keep your kids entertained , I found two, one in the lobby area and the other in the Dinning Area. And they also have a drawing table setup for kids in the dinning area with coloring pens and papers.
Food :
There is a definitely something for everyone at Riverside Mill Food Court where you can find a wide variety of options to choose from and the prices are very reasonable
Disney Store (Fulton’s General Store) :
There’s a Disney store located inside the resort which is also a General Store , It sells not only Disney products but also some baby food and medications.
Airport Shuttle:
Magic Express is an Airport shuttle service which is available on request . It’s a complimentary transfer from the Orlando airport to the hotel & vice versa. This service also picks up and delivers luggage directly to guestrooms for those arriving between 5 AM – 10 PM.
Magic Band :
The Guests checking in the resort are given a Magic band which is an all in one device to make your trip easy. Using Magic Band, ●You can enter all the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. ●Your Magic band is your key to your Hotel Room. ●You can also make purchases with your Magic Band(including food). ●Even before you enter the theme park, you can reserve your access to selected attractions. So that you can avoid those long waiting lines.
Extra Magic Hours :
Walt Disney World theme park will be open an hour early and three hours later for guests staying at any of the Disney Resorts in Orlando.This is the best time to do your favorite rides.
Summary :
I would highly recommend this place to everyone of all ages as it has so much to do with in the resort. And the prices of the rooms with all above amenities is very reasonable.
I really THANK the entire team who works here and were there all the time, to help us find the right things/places whenever we needed making our trip truly a MAGICAL one.
If you want to read about the Royal Guest Rooms then please visit here
20 Comments
antonio nenni
Your photos look amazing. I would love to go here after reading your post. Thanks for some great tips on where to go
Per
Many useful tips. Thanks for that! I’ll bookmark for later!
Tara Pittman (@momknowsbest15)
The hotels are amazing at Disney. You could enjoy them as a trip without going to the theme park.
GiGi Eats Celebrities
What a great place for the kiddos and the parents combined!! 🙂
Annick
Disney resorts are fabulous! We had reservations for the Port Orleans many years ago but cancelled because we thought our kids were too young to really enjoy it. There are so many amenities geared at family time.
Papa Jack
Wonderful virtual tour I had looking at your photos. Looks like you have enjoyed a lot during your travel. Wish we that as well.
Deserted_Queen
This resort sounds fabulous to stay when visiting Disney word. It provide great services and amenities. Great photos, you must have enjoyed a lot.
sinjanag
Such an amazing place. Great for family and kids. The food make me drool tooo
Tessa G
Looks like you had a blast! My brother lived there before the hurricane (like, long before) but I never could get enough time off to visit 🙁
Kavita Favelle
I love that you can travel by (free) boat ride from the Port Orleans Resort right across to Disney Springs! And the movies under the stars sounds amazing!The resort has a lot of fun facilities on offer, and hello massage chairs! I can see it’s particularly great for those with younger kids too.
pakulele
Soo many goddies there. I can’t decide which one I would do first. Probably fooood as I love to eat 😀
Brennan
Were you able to book the vacation through vacation points? If so which company?!
eazynazy
Most of the times, I book my Trips with Expedia.
Vaibhav Mehta
Cool place for the kids and entire family to chill their heels!
Ruth I.
Wow. There are lots of things to do and experience when you stay in the resort! I like the extended hours that you can enjoy the park with few people.
Jennifer T
YES PLEASE!! 🙏🏻 I could really use some R&R right about now! This place looks amazing and so fun!!
Echo aka The Mad Mommy
What an amazing resort! I am going to Orlando in 11 days and man, do I wish we were staying at a Disney Resort!
Diana
I LOVE the grounds at this resort! It’s absolutely gorgeous, and I think my favorite would be taking that boat ride to the parks. The magic bands are also amazing – I mean who wouldn’t want an all in one solution to literally everything you need while visiting Disney? I would definitely consider staying here if I visit Disney!
London Mumma
This resort looks so pretty and extremly fast. Great family getaway, would love to go with my daughtr.
Illesh Carol
Your experience at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort sounds absolutely enchanting! . I can’t wait to explore all the amenities and activities the resort has to offer, especially after hearing your glowing recommendation. Thanks for sharing recommendations! I’ll definitely be keeping Disney’s Port Orleans Resort in mind for my next getaway