Theme and Atmosphere

The buildings combine the country bayou rural air of the Alligator Bayou section and the look of majestic plantation mansions of the Magnolia Bend buildings. The resort architecture, the overall atmoshpere completed by details such as the huge paddlewheel outside Boatwright’s Dining Hall evoke the times of Mark Twain.

The rooms are themed accordingly — Alligator Bayou furniture preserves a rustic aspect while in Magnolia Bend it has an elegant design. The colors are more on the light shade scale, conferring a very pleasant, restful feel.

Location

Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort is located on the Sassagoula River, off Bonnet Creek parkway.

Address:

1251 Riverside Dr
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Phone: (407) 934-6000
Fax: (407) 934-5777, (800) 647-7900

Nearby attractions:

  • The Magic Kingdom
  • Epcot
  • MGM Studios
  • Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Animal Kingdom
  • River Country Water Park
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Downtown Disney

Hotel

  • Check in: 3 PM
  • Check out: 11 AM

Rating

  • Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
  • Three Stars and a Half (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
  • Three stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

Hotel amenities

Children:
  • Playground available
  • Babysitting and child services
Disabled persons:
  • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
Pool:
  • Six outdoor pools — one themed, waterslide
  • Children’s pool
  • Whirlpool
Gym/Spa:
  • Health Club privileges(fee), gym not available
Outdoor activities:
  • Sports, fishing, swimming, rental bicycles/paddleboats, etc
Concierge service:
  • Not available
Bell service/Security guard:
  • Available
Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
  • Available
Transportation:
  • Transportation by bus within Disney complex.
  • Transportation by boat to Downtown Disney.
  • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
  • Limo/Car service available
Parking:
  • Free self-parking
Pets:
  • $9 a night
Business services:
  • Fax (fee)
Equipment rental:
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
Medical assistance:
  • Available

Rooms

2,048 rooms of which:

  • 1,967 two double beds rooms
  • 81 one king bed rooms

Room categories:

  • Standard Rooms
    • 315 square feet
    • Maximum occupancy: 4 people

There are also nonsmoking rooms.

Standard room amenities:

  • One king-size bed or two queen-size beds and daybed
  • Table with 2 chairs, an armoire
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Voice mail
  • Television
  • Ceiling fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping — daily
  • Wake-up calls

Other available room amenities:

  • Refrigerator — on request (fee $10)
  • Coffee makers — on request
  • Cribs (infant beds) — available
  • Internet Access

Informative price list:

  • Standard View: $134 – $209
  • Water View: $149 – $209

Dining

Boatwright’s Dining Hall — casual restaurant

  • It is a restored warehouse once used for building ships.
  • Hours: breakfast, dinner
  • The menu offers Southern specialties. Full-service bar.

Riverside Mill — food court

  • Centerpiece – a cotton press operated by a water wheel.
  • Hours: early morning – midnigt
  • Burgers, chicken, pasta, salads etc. Beer, wine.

River Roost — lounge

  • Hours: late afternoon – midnight
  • Snacks, refreshment

Sassagoula Pizza Express — pizza for room delivery

  • Hours: late afternoon – midnight
  • Freshly baked pizza.

Muddy Rivers Pool Bar

  • Hours: late morning – dusk
  • Snacks, refreshments

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Landscape, theme
  • Price — reasonable
  • Sharing facilities — shares facilities with Port Orleans French Quarter.
  • Boat rides

Cons

  • Transportation — shares bus transportation with Port Orleans French Quarter. Buses get crowded, waiting time increases.
  • Layout — can get confusing in the dark.
  • Resort size — big distances, a lot of walking.
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