Port Orleans Riverside Moderate Resort

What is the Riverside Resort?

Port Orleans Riverside (originally known as Dixie Landings) is a resort themed to the Mississippi-bayou area of the Old South. Appropriate to the magic of Disney, numerous thematic elements recreate the feel of actually being in the bayou. The mighty Sassagoula River winds through the Resort, heading downstream to Port Orleans French Quarter and eventually the Downtown Disney area.

The Resort commercial center, which houses the registration area, food court, restaurant, and other services, carries a riverboat dock theme, as if you are booking passage with the Sassagoula Steamboat Company. The restaurant -- Boatwright's Dining Hall -- is designed as a boat building operation, the food court features an operating cotton press, and you check in under signs listing the Steamboat destinations.

There are two styles of rooms: Magnolia Bend rooms are located in plantation-style mansion homes, whereas Alligator Bayou rooms are in rustic lodges. And true to Disney, each area is themed to the hilt. The award-winning southern landscaping throughout the Resort is meticulously maintained, adding to the overall atmosphere.

NOTE: As of Summer 2011, work is underway to convert 512 rooms in the Magnolia Bend area of the resort to new Royal Guest Rooms. The remaining rooms in Magnolia Bend will retain their current theme, and will be refurbished as well, as will the rooms in the Alligator Bayou section of the resort. Renovation work will continue into 2012.

Where is it located and I how do I get there?

Riverside is located in the Downtown Disney Resort Area, just off Bonnet Creek Parkway. It is just upstream from the French Quarter (formerly Port Orleans) on the Sassagoula River.

From I-4 (either direction), use exit #67 and follow the signs for the Downtown Disney Resorts. Once you reach Bonnet Creek Parkway, you'll first see Old Key West, then the French Quarter (was Port Orleans). Riverside (was Dixie Landings) will be next on your right. Turn in and follow the signs to check-in.

You will encounter a security kiosk at the resort entrance, where you will need to stop and tell the officer you are checking in. (Don't worry, they are quite friendly and willing to help.) To make things easier, have your reservation confirmation ready to show to the guard/officer (or "Security Host" in Disney-speak). Once you have checked in, you can use your resort ID card in the card-reader entrance adjacent to the kiosk, eliminating the need to speak to someone each time you enter the resort property.

How many rooms does it have, what kinds of rooms, and what are the rates?

Port Orleans Riverside has 2,048 rooms. As mentioned, the rooms are divided into two sections, Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. Most rooms contain two double beds (although once renovated in 2011-12, rooms will have queen beds). Some king beds are available, and some rooms have a trundle bed as well. The rooms feature two pedestal sinks, a bathtub/shower with a retractable clothesline, a remote-controlled TV, a dresser, a table with two chairs, and a small luggage rack. There should also be a small refrigerator in your room -- if not, ask for it at the Front Desk. Lighting is ample for reading or working, and a small safe is provided for storage of your valuables. Most rooms sleep four comfortably, and some rooms will sleep five. The rooms are also wired for High Speed Internet Access, which is available for a daily charge -- a cable is usually available in a bag on a hanger in the closet; if not, request one from Housekeeping.

Port Orleans Riverside Resort is considered a "Moderate" resort hotel, and its prices are in the mid-price range of the hotels at Disney. There are Value Season, Regular Season, Summer Season, Peak Season and Holiday Season rates. Rates are based on double occupancy. No charge for children under 17 years old when in the same room as the adults. If you have more than two adults in the room, there will be a $15 per night charge for each extra adult. Maximum of five per room (some rooms have trundle beds), plus a child under 3 in a crib.


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