Walt Disney World Resort of the Month
November 2002
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

1251 Dixie Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 934-6000

Port Orleans Riverside Resort Facts
Opening Date: February 2, 1992 (as Dixie Landings Resort)
Category: Moderate
Rooms: 2,048 (entire complex has 3,056 rooms)

Levels: Alligator Bayou guest buildings have 2 levels;
Magnolia Bend guest buildings have 2 or 3 levels.

Port Orleans Riverside is the largest section of the Port Orleans Resort Complex. The smaller section, with its own different theme, is Port Orleans French Quarter. The Port Orleans complex was formed by the merger of the Dixie Landings Resort and the Port Orleans Resort in March 2001. Each section is treated as a separate resort by Central Reservations and each has its own check-in desk and features. Guests staying at French Quarter may use the amenities at Riverside and vice versa.

Room Categories: Standard and water view. Standard view will overlook a parking lot, trees, or other buildings. Water view can overlook the river or a swimming pool. All rooms are approximately 314 sq. ft. There is an extra charge for water view rooms. Most rooms have two double beds. Rooms with king beds are available in both standard and water view but will cost the same as a water view room.

Rooms are available with two double beds. Some rooms are available with a king bed and a handicapped-accessible shower. Rooms can accommodate four guests plus a child under three in a crib

Port Orleans Riverside is located in the Downtown Disney Resort Area. Epcot is the closest theme park. Typhoon Lagoon is the closest water park.

Transportation to Disney Attractions: A shuttle boat runs nightly on the Sassagoula River to Downtown Disney, which is also serviced by bus. Transportation is by bus to all other destinations. Port Orleans Riverside has four bus stops. Bus transportation is shared with the French Quarter.

GUIDE TO THE SASSAGOULA STEAMBOAT COMPANY

Riverside's main building is designed as an old cotton mill and riverboat depot. The resort is situated on the Sassagoula River, which runs into Lake Buena Vista at Downtown Disney.

The main lobby is the area where tickets were once purchased for steamboat excursions.

Fultons General Store, located off the lobby, offers Disney souvenirs as well as snacks and sundries.

DINING AT PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE

The Riverside Mill food court has five counter-service areas serving breakfast items, burgers, chicken, pasta, pizza, sandwiches and baked goods.

Boatwrights Dining Hall is a table-service restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. A wooden boat shell hangs overhead and boat builders‚ tools decorate the walls. Cajun specialties are featured at dinner. Boatwrights is the only full-service restaurant at the Port Orleans resort complex. French Quarter guests may walk to Riverside along the river or take a shuttle boat to eat at Boatwrights.

The River Roost lounge offers specialty drinks, appetizers, and musical entertainment in the evenings.

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