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Stately southern mansions, rustic bayou dwellings and ornate row-house
buildings are recalled at Disney's Port Orleans Resort, a 3,056-room resort
that features two "regions" -- the French Quarter and Riverside.
Southern architecture creates the setting for romance amid trees and flowers.
The resort offers a step back in time into the heart and soul of the Southern
region of our country.
The two themed regions -- totaling 3,056 rooms -- are connected by a winding
road and picturesque waterways to capture the mystery and romance of a trip up
the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Natchez. But in the Walt Disney World
geography, resort guests can travel by flat-bottomed boats even farther "down
river," to the shops and showplaces of Downtown Disney -- including the
Marketplace, West Side and Pleasure Island.
Disney's 1,008-room Port Orleans-French Quarter is a village of seven
three-story residence buildings plus shops, dining and recreation areas
situated riverside.
The 300-seat Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory with a variety of food-court
vendors offers everything from beignets and hand-dipped ice cream to
spit-roasted chicken with jambalaya.
The recreation area is highlighted by a colorful sea serpent statue slide that
emerges from the pool -- Doubloon Lagoon -- in a blaze of purple and turquoise.
Frolicking around the pool are comical Mardi Gras characters. Bicycles and
boats are available for rental at the Port Orleans Landing.
Scat Cat's Club features a light menu of hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Mardi
Grogs poolside bar serves a variety of specialty drinks, plus light snacks.
Across Port Orleans Square in the resort's French Quarter region is Jackson
Square Gifts & Desires featuring Mardi Gras, resort and Disney character
merchandise.
Most guestrooms feature two double beds and accommodate four guests. There are a
limited number of rooms with king-size beds. Handicapped-equipped rooms and
non-smoking rooms are available.
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