UPDATED July 24, 2024

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter where EVERY DAY is MARDI GRAS!

Walt Disney World offers three Resort hotel levels: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is a Moderate Resort.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter pays tribute to New Orleans, and is loaded with Mardi Gras spirit all year long! Guests can enjoy a stroll along the Sassagoula River to French Quarter’s sister Resort, Port Orleans — Riverside, or enjoy a relaxing boat ride to Disney Springs.

Port Orleans French Quarter is inspired by the sights and sounds of the New Orleans Jazz scene and features a Mardi Gras-themed pool, jazz club, and even horse-drawn carriage rides!

If you’d like to jump to a specific topic, simply click on any of the links below:

• Port Orleans — French Quarter Atmosphere
• Port Orleans — French Quarter Dining
• Port Orleans — French Quarter Shopping
• Port Orleans — French Quarter Guest Rooms
• Port Orleans — French Quarter Amenities and Activities
• Disney World Resort Hotel Guest Benefits
• Port Orleans — French Quarter Transportation

Let’s explore the French Quarter!

Atmosphere

You can get the Mardi Gras party started the minute you step into the lobby!

From here you can explore Jackson Square. 

Tributes to the home of jazz can be spotted everywhere you look.

Much of the decor is inspired by the larger-than-life floats that are the signature of a Mardi Gras parade.

It’s all nestled along the charming and picturesque Sassagoula River.

From here, guests have easy access to Port Orleans — Riverside as well as boat transportation to Disney Springs.

Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Dining

The specialty of the house? It’s BEIGNETS!

But you’ll find much more than this signature snack with the dining options at Port Orleans — French Quarter…

Counter Service Dining

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory serves up Resort food court classics like burgers, pizza, and chicken nuggets. But New Orleans-inspired cuisine is well represented with selections like Po’ Boy sandwiches, Jambalaya, and Shrimp & Grits.

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe is dedicated to serving up a unique-to-the-Resort favorite: Beignets!

Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe is open from early morning (Beignets for BEAKFAST!) to late at night. 

Bars and Lounges

Scat Cat’s Club — Lounge serves up drinks, food, and a good time! On select evenings, guests can listen to live jazz musicians while sipping on specialty cocktails.

Though hours may vary, Scat Cat’s Club — Lounge is typically open at 5PM in the evening through midnight. Live music starts at 7:30PM on Fridays through Sundays. 

Welcome to Mardi Grogs Pool Bar— where the name says it all! Enjoy drinks by Doubloon Lagoon, the Mardi Gras-themed pool. 

Though hours may vary, Mardi Grogs is typically open at 11AM and through the evenings. 

Additional Options

While French Quarter does not have a Table Service restaurant, guests can stroll or take the boat over to Port Orleans — Riverside (French Quarter’s sister Resort) to visit Boatwright’s Dining Hall.

Additionally, boat transportation along the Sassagoula River gives Port Orleans guests easy access to ALL of the dining options in Disney Springs!

Shopping

Of course, you’ll want to grab a souvenir (or ten 😉 ) to remember your Walt Disney World trip, so stop by Jackson Square Gifts & Desires. 

You’ll find popular items from around Disney World and even some Resort-specific pieces to remember your stay at Port Orleans…

… like these Beignet Ears, perhaps 🙂 ?

Guest Rooms

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter features standard guest rooms with 2 Queen Beds that can accommodate up to four adult guests. Guests may also opt for a standard guest room with 1 King Bed that can accommodate up to two adult guests. For standard rooms, guests may choose a Standard View, a Garden View, a River View, or a Pool View. 

We’re sharing pictures below from a Standard View Room at Port Orleans French Quarter with 2 Queen-Size beds.

Our first floor standard view presents a courtyard scene.

Just inside the door is a small table with two chairs (complete with a not-so-hidden Mickey made of Mardi Gras beads)!

The television and dresser are placed beside a shelf with hooks and a bench. 

The dresser features three drawers for storage, along with a mini-fridge.

You’ll find the coffee maker and an ice bucket on top as well.

The  two queen beds offer a shared nightstand in between.

The nightstand is where you’ll find outlets, USB ports, a telephone, and even more storage for your stay.

Heading to the bathroom, you’ll notice that there isn’t technically a door to the sink area of the bathroom (which is fairly common in Disney Resort rooms).

However, there IS a door to the shower and toilet area. Having the two separate areas is very convenient when multiple people are getting ready at once, as is the double vanity. 

And underneath the vanity is plenty of storage space for your items, plus more towels.

The shower and tub combo is simple, but offers a small shelf for toiletries.

You’ll find provided bath products, as well.

On the opposite side of the shower is the room’s closet, which features an iron and ironing board, hangers, waste bins, and an extra pillow and blanket.

There are even more room details to take in, and we’ve shared them all here.

Take a Photo Tour to see even MORE details of a Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Standard Room here!

Amenities and Activities

Get ready to make a SPLASH at Doubloon Lagoon!

The star of this super fun pool area is Scales, the 51-foot-long winding sea serpent slide, watched over by none other than King Neptune! The area also offers a water play zone and a whirlpool spa. 

BONUS: Port Orleans is one of the few resorts where guests can visit pools at either the French Quarter or its sister Resort, Riverside (where you’ll find the Ol’ Man Island pool), no matter which side of the resort you stay at.

Additional recreation options include Bike and Surrey Bike rentals, fishing excursions, and a jogging trail which leads guests down the mile-long path that winds down the Sassagoula River.

Kiddos can enjoy the playground, while all ages can play in the South Quarter Games Arcade. 

The Front Desk will provide you with information about current Resort Activities which may include options like Movies Under the Stars, Evening Campfires, Pool Parties, and additional activities (with some available for a nominal fee) such as Arts and Crafts that you can take home. You will also see signs alerting to the day’s and week’s activities around the Resort so you don’t miss any of the fun!

In fact, Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts have a very special activity that is ENTIRELTY EXCLUSIVE to these sister Resorts: each year on Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras, the Port Orleans Mardi Gras Pargo Parade is just one of many festive activities for the annual celebration!

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are a truly unique offering at Port Orleans Resort! Note that the rides begin at Riverside (as opposed to French Quarter) at the Riverside Levee Marina.

These 25-minute rides can accommodate up to 4 adults (or 2 adults and 3 small children). The price is $65.00, and guests can reserve the experience up to 60 days in advance through the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app.

Additional amenities for Resort guests also include complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, currency exchange, self-service laundry rooms, mail services, and online check-in.

Additional Benefits

MORE Theme Park Hours

Guest staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort have access to ADDITIONAL hours in the Disney World theme parks! Early Theme Park Entry allows guests to enter any of the parks 30 minutes early to get a head start on their day in the parks.

This benefit is available for ANY theme park every day. Please note that guests need a valid theme park ticket for the park they’re planning to visit in order to gain early access.

Early Access to Lightning Lanes for Theme Park Attractions

Lightning Lane Multi Pass is an optional paid service available through the My Disney Experience app which allows you to bypass standby lines and enter the Lightning Lane at select attractions in the parks by paying a base price for multiple attractions. When purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can make up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections in a park in advance of your visit.

Additionally, guests may opt to purchase Lightning Lane Single Passes via the My Disney Experience app. Lightning Lane Single Pass is essentially a pay-per-ride service. Guests pay a fee to utilize the Lightning Lane for an individual, in-demand attraction.

DISNEY WORLD RESORT GUEST BENEFIT: Those staying at a Disney World Resort hotel (including Disney’s Port Orleans Resort) can purchase and select their first 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections and/or Lightning Lane Single Passes up to seven days in advance of their check-in day for their entire stay (up to 14 days), with all other guests being able to purchase and select their first 3 Lightning Lane Multi Passes three days in advance.

Learn everything you need to know about Lightning Lanes in Disney World HERE!

“Hey, Disney!”

“Hey, Disney!” offers “custom voice assistance” to guests staying at Resort hotels in Walt Disney World!

This complimentary service, which works with Alexa on Amazon Echo devices, assists guests with room amenities, guest services, planning, and weather info… AND it brings along LOTS of extra Disney MAGIC to make all of these things a lot more FUN!

Click HERE to learn MUCH more about “Hey, Disney!”

Transportation

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is a boat ride away from Disney Springs.

Guests also have complimentary access to Disney Bus Transportation to and from all four theme parks and Disney Springs.

Find out more of our thoughts on Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter by watching our DFB YouTube Video!

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