Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

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Moderate Resort Classification
Located in the Downtown Disney resort area
Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

Port Orleans French Quarter is an intimate resort- with just over a thousand rooms, it’s the smallest of Disney’s moderate resorts. That’s one of the qualities that bring its fans back, vacation after vacation. This moderately-priced Disney resort is near the Downtown Disney area, close by the Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

Port Orleans French Quarter, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.

Resort Refurbishment:
Doubloon Lagoon Pool Slide: 11/09/09 - 11/20/09
During this time, Guests may continue to use the Doubloon Lagoon Pool and Ol' Man Island Pool.

Port Orleans French Quarter is themed to the “Big Easy” and its jazz and Mardi Gras influences.

Resort Rooms:

The resort's 1008 rooms (refurbished in 2005) are spread throughout seven three-story 'townhouses' and are decorated with a Mardi Gras motif.

Water View rooms have views of the Sassagoula River or the pools.
Standard View rooms look out onto the resort grounds.

Standard Guest rooms: Maximum 2-4 Guests
Most rooms have two double beds.
A limited number of rooms with king-size beds are available.
Disabled accessible rooms are available.
In-room pizza delivery
Irons and ironing boards
Coffee makers
Hairdryers
In-room refrigerators
Pak-n-Play Cribs available upon request
In-room safes
Dual line phones with voicemail
Television- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
High Speed Internet Access
Laundry facilities (located near the feature pool)
Convenient self-parking

Resort Rates:

2009 Rates

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard View (4)	Water View (4)	King Bed (2)
Value Jan 1-15	$149	$174	$174
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$159	$184	$184
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$149	$174	$174
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$205	$230	$230
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$195	$220	$220
	$205	$230	$230
Easter April 4 - 18	$205	$230	$230
Regular Apr. 19 - May 21        Weekday        Weekend
	$170	$195	$195
	$180	$205	$205
Summer May 22 - July 2        Weekday        Weekend
	$185	$210	$210
	$195	$220	$220
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$195	$220	$220
Summer July 6 - Aug 8        Weekday        Weekend
	$185	$210	$210
	$195	$220	$220
Value Aug 9 - Oct 1	$149	$174	$174
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$170	$195	$195
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$180	$205	$205
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$149	$174	$174
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$209	$239	$239
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$219	$249	$249

2010 Rates

2010 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard View (4)	Water View (4)	King Bed (2)
New Years Day Jan 1-2	$219	$249	$249
Value Jan 3-6	$149	$174	$174
Marathon Jan 7-9	$159	$184	$184
Value Jan 10-14	$149	$174	$174
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 15-17	$164	$189	$189
Value Jan 18 - Feb 11        Weekday        Weekend
	$149	$174	$174
	$159	$184	$184
President's Day Feb 12 - 14	$215	$240	$240
Peak Feb 15 - Mar 27        Weekday        Weekend
	$195	$220	$220
	$210	$235	$235
Easter Mar 28 - Apr 10	$215	$240	$240
Regular Apr 11 - June 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$170	$195	$195
	$180	$205	$205
Summer June 4 - July 1        Weekday        Weekend
	$185	$210	$210
	$200	$225	$225
Independence Day July 2 - 4	$205	$230	$230
Summer July 5 - Aug 14        Weekday        Weekend
	$185	$210	$210
	$200	$225	$225
Value Aug 15 - Sept 30        Weekday        Weekend
	$149	$174	$174
	$159	$184	$184
Regular Oct 1 - Oct 7        Weekday        Weekend
	$170	$195	$195
	$180	$205	$205
Columbus Day Oct 8 - Oct 10	$180	$205	$205
Regular Oct 11 - Nov 23        Weekday        Weekend
	$170	$195	$195
	$180	$205	$205
Thanksgiving Nov 24 - 27	$190	$215	$215
Value Nov 28 - Dec 16        Weekday        Weekend
	$149	$174	$174
	$159	$184	$184
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$214	$244	$244
Holiday Dec 25 - Jan 1, 2011	$234	$264	$264

 

Resort Dining:

Sassagoula Floatworks Lunch / Dinner for pizza, pasta, hamburgers, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and more are served in this quick service setting. Oh, and did we mention the beignets?
Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside is available for a table service meal.
Scat Cat’s Club, located off the main lobby, is a full-service bar
Mardi Grog is the pool-side bar, with drinks and snacks.

Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Sassagoula Floatworks for $12.99 plus tax.

Resort Recreation:

Doubloon Lagoon feature pool with sea serpent slide
Wading pool
Hot tub (spa)
South Quarter Games Arcade
Courtyard Playground
Watercraft Rentals (at Port Orleans Riverside marina)
Jogging Trail- one-mile run along the Sassagoula River
Bike Rentals
Fishing (Catch and release only)
Horse Drawn Excursions (departing from Port Orleans Riverside)

Resort Shopping:

Jackson Square Gifts and Desires stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Port Orleans logo merchandise. You can also find snack foods, beverages (including adult beverages), magazines and books, and other general sundries.

Resort Transportation:

Disney’s bus service is available to and from this resort. There is one bus stop, located near Port Orleans Square, the resort's central facilities. There is bus and boat transportation to Downtown Disney. The boat launch is located on the Sassagoula river, adjacent to the feature pool.

Transportation Times Between Port Orleans-French Quarter and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom - 16 minutes by bus, 29 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot - 20 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Disney's Hollywood Studios - 17 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom - 22 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Downtown Disney - 20 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by boat, 12 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park - 24 minutes by bus, 14 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park - 19 minutes by bus, 13 minutes by car

Resort Childcare:

No on-site child care facility. In-room child care is available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
POFQ is the smallest of the moderate resorts. - Joan Faux

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
There really isn't a bad location at this resort. You can walk anywhere in the resort in 5 minutes or less. Save your money and opt for standard view rather than water view. A water view can be either a view of the pool or the Sassagoula river. From your room you cannot sit and look out the window - you only see the view when you are entering or exiting your room. If you request a ground floor corner room, you will get two windows (much brighter) and won't have to take any stairs to get to your room. - Joan Faux

Buildings 2 and 5 are closest to the pool. - Becky B

The times we have stayed here, we have requested a room in Building #4 because it is the closest to the main building which houses the food court. - Dina McKenna

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
Beignets at the Sassagoula Floatworks are delicious. You can get an order of 3 for one snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. These are a fried dough specialty snack item that originates in New Orleans. - Joan Faux

You can order a whole pizza at POFQ's food court. - Dina McKenna

If you listen carefully while walking around, you'll hear jazz music being piped in. - TinaMarie Krasner

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
This resort tends to be quite peaceful and quiet. There are many narrow 'streets' to take a nice stroll or you can wander the path along the Sassagoula River to POR and go for a horse and carriage ride in the evening. There are also many beautiful fountains and interesting details you can find and enjoy while strolling the grounds. - Joan Faux

Spend an evening in the outdoor Jacuzzi. - TinaMarie Krasner

MouseForLess Tips for Families:
POFQ is compact, so this means a lot less hiking when you are walking to and from the buses, the pool or the food court, compared to the other moderate resorts. This compactness is great for little ones or people with difficulty walking. A lot of the time POFQ has its own bus, but at less busy times POFQ and POR share buses. The bus picks up at POFQ first, so you get a seat and drops off first, meaning less wait time to get back to your room when everyone is tired. - Joan Faux

Keep in mind the rooms have double beds not queens. If you have older children this may be an issue. - Ronda Carter

The pool is not to be missed!! The Serpent Waterslide is great fun. There is also a kiddie pool for the little ones. - Becky B

If you are visiting during the Halloween season, POFQ offers a free Halloween party for children. They had cookie decorating, games with little trinket prizes, a scavenger hunt, & a costume parade around the pool & main area of the resort. - Dina McKenna

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
Even if your group gets split up, this resort is so compact that you will never be more than 5 minutes from each other. This is a great resort for large groups because of it's size. - Becky B

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Request a first floor room in either Buildings 3 or 4. They are the closest to the main building and the bus stop. - Becky B

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
POFQ and POR both have the option to take a boat from the resort to Downtown Disney. It is a nice leisurely cruise, and quite often the 'skipper' of your boat will share trivia and helpful info about the resorts and other areas of Walt Disney World. - Joan Faux

Take a small multi compartment organizer that hangs on a hanger for your tolietries. The area around the sink can get crowded if you don't have another place for your make-up and hairspray. - Ronda Carter

Definitely buy the refillable mugs. They will pay for themselves after just one day. You can also take a boat to Downtown Disney. - Becky B

POFQ & POR are connected to each other by a walkway in the back of the resort so you have double the dining options. This helps if you get tired of the offerings at the food court. POR also has a sit-down restaurant, Boatwrights, while POFQ doesn't. - Dina McKenna

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
You can use the Disney Dining Experience card that is available to Annual Passholders and FL residents to get a 20% discount off at the Sassagoula Floatworks food court because there is no Table Service restaurant at this resort. - Joan Faux

Make use of the refrigerator in your room. It works well for quick breakfasts, lunches and snacks. If you are driving you can stop at the local supermarket and pick-up your items. If you are flying you can either buy them at the resort or buy them on-line and have them delivered to the resort. - Becky B

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
If you're looking for the luxury of a sit-down restaurant, you might be better off staying at the Port Orleans French Quarter sister resort, Riverside, where the full-service restaurant, Boatwrights, is located. - Carol Vandiver

Updated June 08, 2009