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Walt Disney World has over 25 on-property hotels, and not all of them are created equal. Some, like the Polynesian or Contemporary, are iconic, while others, like the Value Tier resorts, with their gigantic icons, have come to symbolize the resort. However, others remain a bit more…under the radar.
Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside
Take the Port Orleans Riverside Resort. This hotel — which opened under the name Dixie Landings back in 1992 — is “hidden” with its sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, at the edge of the property near Disney Springs.
Between them, the two Port Orleans Resorts have over 3,000 rooms — the most on Disney property. In fact, Port Orleans Riverside has over 2,000 rooms, making it the second-largest Disney World hotel.
The room
Riverside’s rooms offer a bit of rustic charm with modern amenities. Take a look at this room in the hotel’s Alligator Bayou section.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside
In addition to two beds, the room also includes a table and chairs with a faux homemade look…
Table and Chairs
… and a Murphy Bed bench/bureau.
Bureau
Note some of the intricate decorative work present in the room.
The details
The rustic details extend to the furniture…
So pretty
… night table…
Table
… and even the air conditioning unit.
Stay warm or cool
Themed artwork is present on the walls…
Pretty art
… and even extends to the bathroom with a Princess and the Frog-inspired shower curtain.
Tub and toilet
Speaking of the bathroom, the room offers a faux wood-paneled shower…
Shower
… and washboard details, adding to the rustic feel.
Love the washboard detail
Modern amenities present in the room include a litany of outlets…
Outlets
…a coffee maker…
Coffee maker
… and even the “Hey Disney” voice assistant.
Hey Disney Alexa
However, that’s not all there is to the story! Right now, the Port Orleans Riverside Resort is in the midst of room refurbishment that will be completed in August 2027, and we got a sneak peek at one of the new rooms in the hotel’s Magnolia Bend area recently. During our short tour, we were shown a room decked out for Cool Kids Summer, including Toy Story toys…
Decked out for Cool Kids Summer
… and of course Bluey and Bingo!
The true stars of Cool Kids Summer
The room also featured several of the newer childcare options Disney offers on display, including a crib…
Crib
… Diaper Genie…
Diaper Genie
… and a bath seat!
Bath Seat
The new rooms retain decorative artwork…
Artwork
… and features in line with the hotel’s theme.
Notice the themed tilework elements.
No matter if you get a newly upgraded room or an older room, we have to say we adore staying here.
On top of the rooms, Port Orleans Riverside offers the typical perks of a Moderate Tier Walt Disney World hotel, plus access to the Sassagoula Boats. The boats, which generally operate from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, connect the Port Orleans Resorts to Disney Springs, as well as the Saratoga Springs and Old Key West resorts.
Sassagoula River Boat
Next time you’re considering which Disney World hotel to book, keep the sometimes unfairly overlooked Port Orleans Riverside in mind, as either the older or newer rooms offer a unique experience. Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more Disney World hotel tips.
Have you ever stayed at Riverside? Let us know in the comments below.
Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside
Take the Port Orleans Riverside Resort. This hotel — which opened under the name Dixie Landings back in 1992 — is “hidden” with its sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, at the edge of the property near Disney Springs.
Between them, the two Port Orleans Resorts have over 3,000 rooms — the most on Disney property. In fact, Port Orleans Riverside has over 2,000 rooms, making it the second-largest Disney World hotel.
The room
Riverside’s rooms offer a bit of rustic charm with modern amenities. Take a look at this room in the hotel’s Alligator Bayou section.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside
In addition to two beds, the room also includes a table and chairs with a faux homemade look…
Table and Chairs
… and a Murphy Bed bench/bureau.
Bureau
Note some of the intricate decorative work present in the room.
The details
The rustic details extend to the furniture…
So pretty
… night table…
Table
… and even the air conditioning unit.
Stay warm or cool
Themed artwork is present on the walls…
Pretty art
… and even extends to the bathroom with a Princess and the Frog-inspired shower curtain.
Tub and toilet
Speaking of the bathroom, the room offers a faux wood-paneled shower…
Shower
… and washboard details, adding to the rustic feel.
Love the washboard detail
Modern amenities present in the room include a litany of outlets…
Outlets
…a coffee maker…
Coffee maker
… and even the “Hey Disney” voice assistant.
Hey Disney Alexa
However, that’s not all there is to the story! Right now, the Port Orleans Riverside Resort is in the midst of room refurbishment that will be completed in August 2027, and we got a sneak peek at one of the new rooms in the hotel’s Magnolia Bend area recently. During our short tour, we were shown a room decked out for Cool Kids Summer, including Toy Story toys…
Decked out for Cool Kids Summer
… and of course Bluey and Bingo!
The true stars of Cool Kids Summer
The room also featured several of the newer childcare options Disney offers on display, including a crib…
Crib
… Diaper Genie…
Diaper Genie
… and a bath seat!
Bath Seat
The new rooms retain decorative artwork…
Artwork
… and features in line with the hotel’s theme.
Notice the themed tilework elements.
No matter if you get a newly upgraded room or an older room, we have to say we adore staying here.
On top of the rooms, Port Orleans Riverside offers the typical perks of a Moderate Tier Walt Disney World hotel, plus access to the Sassagoula Boats. The boats, which generally operate from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, connect the Port Orleans Resorts to Disney Springs, as well as the Saratoga Springs and Old Key West resorts.
Sassagoula River Boat
Next time you’re considering which Disney World hotel to book, keep the sometimes unfairly overlooked Port Orleans Riverside in mind, as either the older or newer rooms offer a unique experience. Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more Disney World hotel tips.
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Have you ever stayed at Riverside? Let us know in the comments below.
