Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside follows a lazy river through two areas: the grand mansions of Magnolia Bend and the rustic lodges of Alligator Bayou. Some rooms are themed as Royal Guest Rooms inspired by Princess Tiana, with fiber-optic headboards that twinkle with fireworks.
| Category | Moderate |
| Location | Disney Springs area, on the Sassagoula River |
| Getting to the parks | Buses; boat to Disney Springs |
| Opened | February 1992 |
| Theme | Antebellum South and Louisiana bayou |
| Dining | Boatwright’s Dining Hall, Riverside Mill Food Court, River Roost lounge |
| 2026 note | Guest rooms are being reimagined in phases through August 2027 |
Why stay here
- Room variety, including rooms that sleep five.
- Ol’ Man Island pool, with a waterslide and a fishing hole.
- Boat to Disney Springs and horse-drawn carriage rides some evenings.
Dining
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall: Cajun-inspired table service.
- Riverside Mill Food Court: quick service.
- River Roost: a lounge with live entertainment on select nights.
Featured Photo: Orlando – Disney World – Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside – View Across Marina (17219337655) by Jared, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
