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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
Return to the charming days of riverboats and Mark Twain as you discover this moderately priced resort. Courtly pillars, grand staircases and splendid gardens blend with the Mississippi-style waterways and gracious Southern hospitality. "Mosey over" to Alligator Bayou and discover its rustic architecture, front porches and meandering walkways. A stocked fishing hole, country-style pool, flowered fields and two-story cottages create the nostalgic romance of down-home charm. Resort features 2,048 guest rooms, pool with slide, five quiet pools and one kiddie pool, arcade, playground, bicycle rentals, family fishing hole and a marina with watercraft rentals. Rooms are available for guests with disabilities.
The Walt Disney World® Resort offers an innovative service called Disney's Magical Express with complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle from Orlando International Airport, luggage delivery and airline check in for Disney hotel guests*. To book Disney's Magical Express Service visit Disney's Magical Express Service Web site at www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/US to register once you have completed your booking.
Guests arriving at the airport after 10 p.m. should be advised to claim their luggage at the baggage claim and take it with them to the Disney's Magical Express motor coach to their resort. Luggage delivery service will be provided for Disney's Magical Express to Walt Disney World® Resort for a resort stay who arrive on flights beginning at 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Disney's Magical Express Guests will be notified of these changes through their Airport Transportation Information Booklet.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
4.2 out of 5
(67 reviews)
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Hotel address: 1251 Riverside Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
MCO - Orlando International Airport
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Resort Area
This property has a smoke-free policy
Pizza delivery to Guests' rooms at Port Orleans offered from 4pm to midnight.
Taste of Southern-style cooking and American favorites. Unique setting surrounded by shipbuilding artifacts, fireplace and view of our Southern Trace bakery.
Hot dogs, popcorn and specialty drinks.
Burgers and chicken entrees, bakery items including cookies, ice cream and sundaes, BBQ chicken and red beans & rice, ribs, pizza, pasta and salads.
Full bar, cocktail service, specialty drinks, hors d'oeuvres.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 4, check-out Dec 5
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.2 out of 5
(67 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
2 out of 5
A couple's adventure
Dr. Jeff Nov 3, 2009
Small room, though don't spend much time there at WDW. LOTS of noise through walls from family next door- could hear them ... urinating in bathroom while we laid in bed... (and they likely heard us- if they could over Dad's screaming at kids.) Did not enjoy cafeteria dining at hotel, or nescafe "coffee." Also, fridge in room set at "like a cooler" temperature according to engineering. Did not keep soda or milk cold.
Traveler type: Couples
Dine (?stay) at Disney's Boardwalk resort.
Score
3 out of 5
Very nice Disney resort.
ME ME Oct 29, 2009
Great location next to all the Disney parks . ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Beds need improvement
grampie Oct 28, 2009
Disney quality but beds need improvement ...
Traveler type: Couples
Reviews represent the opinions of CheapTickets customers, not of CheapTickets or its staff.
Dine (?stay) at Disney's Boardwalk resort.
--Dr. Jeff, Philadelphia, PA Nov 3, 2009
Boat to Downtown Disney is great. especially for the kids.
--Rodperri, Miami, FL Oct 27, 2009
Take your flashlight or better yet drive your car to the restaurant.
--Boat Girl, Lighthouse Point, FL Oct 22, 2009
Overall score
4.2 out of 5
(67 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
2 out of 5
A couple's adventure
Dr. Jeff Nov 3, 2009
Small room, though don't spend much time there at WDW. LOTS of noise through walls from family next door- could hear them ... urinating in bathroom while we laid in bed... (and they likely heard us- if they could over Dad's screaming at kids.) Did not enjoy cafeteria dining at hotel, or nescafe "coffee." Also, fridge in room set at "like a cooler" temperature according to engineering. Did not keep soda or milk cold.
Traveler type: Couples
Dine (?stay) at Disney's Boardwalk resort.
Score
3 out of 5
Very nice Disney resort.
ME ME Oct 29, 2009
Great location next to all the Disney parks . ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Beds need improvement
grampie Oct 28, 2009
Disney quality but beds need improvement ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Good Deal
Rodperri Oct 27, 2009
The hotel was great and the staff very friendly, as is usually the case at Disney. Clean rooms and the usual Disney ... efficiency. The only couple of minuses were 1) the distance from the rooms to the reception and 2) the food, which was awful.
Traveler type: Family
Boat to Downtown Disney is great. especially for the kids.
Score
4 out of 5
Disney does it again ,,,
ny11386[@] Oct 26, 2009
Friendly .. clean .. Disney style .. could not be any better .. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
3 out of 5
Great looks, beds VERY uncomfortable
A Night Away... Oct 26, 2009
This was our first time away from our kids overnight...we decided to stay here because of Disney's reputation. The staff ... were all pleasant and helpful and the grounds were beautiful. The room was laid out well and were very clean. We were thrilled until it was time to go to sleep...the beds felt like we were sleeping on our pull out couch - not very restful at all. When we brought this to the supervisor's attention, they were very responsive and apologetic.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Riverside Resort
Boat Girl Oct 22, 2009
I enjoyed the restaurant and shopping at this hotel. I did not like the sidewalks meandering through the hotel. They should ... have placed a clear well-lit path to the restaurant/store.
Traveler type: Couples
Take your flashlight or better yet drive your car to the restaurant.
Score
3 out of 5
Ho-hum for business travelers
flynhi Oct 22, 2009
I just stayed there for 4 nights while I attended a conference. $10/day for internet, no wifi, horrible cell phone reception ... (regardless of carrier) in the room left me no choices but to watch TV when I came back at night. The wall plates on the power outlets were cracked. Majority of the rooms are double beds. Otherwise, it's not too bad.
Traveler type: Business
If your convention or meeting is at a Disney World property, then DO NOT rent a car. Use the Disney Magical Express and it'll make your travel experience cheaper.
Score
4 out of 5
Race for the Taste at Epcot
granny on th go! Oct 12, 2009
ran a 3K race and my daughter ran the 10K race then spent day at Epcot having fun! ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great place to stay
Wanda Oct 11, 2009
Resort was very enjoyable. The grounds were incredible and made you feel like you were in another world. The boat rides to ... downtown Disney was the highlight of the resort. You did'nt have to worry about the traffic and parking just hop on and off as you desired.
Traveler type: Family
Take the boat instead of driving. Downtown Disney is a 20 minute cruise and there is a great selection of resturants to choose from including a huge movie theatre
Score
1 out of 5
not impressed
2puggles Oct 8, 2009
All I can say is that the sheets were clean (at least!). But the bathroom was not cleaned well (pee stains on the toilet ... seat hinges. We found bobby pins on the floor, the paint and furniture were chipped. But the shuttle service was very good.
Traveler type: Couples
the shuttle takes you everywhere but there is a restaurant at the hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Disney Hotel!
Helene Oct 2, 2009
It was a great hotel on Disney property. Never stayed at Disney before and would definately stay on Disney next time. The ... Disney MagicExpress shuttle was great to get you there and to the airport, and the buses to get to Disney were great to quickly get you to the action of Disney. The boat shuttle to pleasure island is a nice touch too. The pool at Ole Man island was great and the other quiet pools were a nice too. Stayed at the Bayou section and room was quaint, clean and comfortable. The grounds are just lovely to walk around with all the little bridges. Resturant food was ok, would Only thing, would have been nice if they had a computer for guests who didn't have wireless to use. Had a great time at Disney! Would go back!
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
Average Hotel
JP Sep 24, 2009
The hotel was in a great location but the room was old. Paint was chipping off the tub and ended up in the bath water. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
Clint's First Disney Trip
S and C Wilson Sep 23, 2009
This was mine and my husbands first trip to Disney together, and his first trip ever. We went with some friends who just ... love Riverside and said we had to stay there, so we did. We loved it!! The rooms were a great size and always clean. We enjoyed the amentities like the riverboat to Downtown Disney and the huge food court. We also enjoyed the paved walkways and the beautiful landscaping!
Traveler type: Couples
OR you could hop on the riverboat! It was about a 15 minute ride!
Score
4 out of 5
Very good for the money
GSOgymrat Sep 19, 2009
This was my first stay at a Disney property and it exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly, the property was ... beautiful and well maintained. It was very convenient to get to the parks and Downtown Disney. The room was of average hotel size, big enough but not spacious. The rooms are not on an interior hallway but I had no problem with that as our room was quiet. I didn't take advantage of the restaurants but there appeared to be a good choice of dining options. This is a good place to stay if you want the advantages of staying on a Disney property- early park entry, park transportation, great location, excellent staff, beautiful atmosphere- but you don't want to spend a lot of money. BTW, Riverside and French Quarter are very similar but I preferred Riverside because of all the mature trees and shade.
Traveler type: Couples
There are a lot of restaurants within a couple of miles.
Score
4 out of 5
Birthday Fun
Kim Sep 6, 2009
The stay was great. There was a wait to check in but afterwards everything was fine. We found our room easily and were ... welcomed to our room by a mickey towel animal. Our room was close to both the lobby and the bus stop so we had no trouble. There is really nothing to complain about. The grounds are beautiful and you really feel like you are in a southern neighborhood along a river.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
The Great Getaway
FullWeezy Sep 2, 2009
It's a Disney resort, so we would expect the best, but somehow it still exceeded our expectations. While we were there we ... enjoyed the pools (5 total and one with a water slide), the free boat cruise which took us to French Quarter resort and Down Town Disney, fishing (where my mother caught 2 brim in 30 minutes time), and the live entertainment of "YeHaa Bob" right at our hotel. On the weekends there is a guy named "YeHaa Bob" that plays piano, sings, cracks jokes and gets the entire room involved in his act. It was family safe and fun! I already have recommended this hotel to my friends. Make sure when you stay at Port Orleans Riverside you plan some time just to relax and take in all the amenities. Most people that go to Disney are too busy at the parks to enjoy the hotel, but that would be a big mistake if you stayed at Port Orleans Riverside.
Traveler type: Family
In the "River Roost" which is in the lobby, on weekend nights starting at 8:30pm there is a live entertainer called "YeHaa Bob". It's free and he's been playing there for the past 12 years, so you know he's good. Really its a lot of fun and its family safe.
Score
5 out of 5
Port Orleans - Riverside
Mom Aug 17, 2009
Great time! ...
Traveler type: Family
Great entertainment in the hotel!
Score
1 out of 5
At Disney for Niece's Wedding
SDI Aug 1, 2009
Arrived Orlando/Disney expecting a 'nice - upscale' room (we were there for our niece's Disney Wedding (which was very nice) ... but room we had at Port Orleans Riverside was old, smelled of old smoke, room needed a major overhaul ... the rest of our party had very nice rooms ... matresses, linens, covers etc were basically clean but worn out.
Traveler type: Couples
Other restaurants on Disney property were very good but not the one at Riverside ... Flying Fish was great and others we visited in area were very good also.
Score
5 out of 5
Disney Magic
Kittypat Jul 28, 2009
Disney really know how to do customer service well and from the moment you check in you know you are going to be well looked ... after. The staff were courteous and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. The rooms in Magnolia Terrace are quaint and comfortable. We had room 8742 which was in a perfect location - just across the bridge from the main pool and dining areas. If you want a more relaxing day you can use the smaller pool outside the accommodation block. The water taxi service to downtown disney is realy handy and its fun to go there in the evening for food/entertainment. I would reccommend the House of Blues, Raglan Rood and a show at Cirque due Soleille.
Traveler type: Couples
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Dine (?stay) at Disney's Boardwalk resort.
--Dr. Jeff, Philadelphia, PA Nov 3, 2009
Boat to Downtown Disney is great. especially for the kids.
--Rodperri, Miami, FL Oct 27, 2009
Take your flashlight or better yet drive your car to the restaurant.
--Boat Girl, Lighthouse Point, FL Oct 22, 2009
If your convention or meeting is at a Disney World property, then DO NOT rent a car. Use the Disney Magical Express and it'll make your travel experience cheaper.
--flynhi, Hawaii Oct 22, 2009
Take the boat instead of driving. Downtown Disney is a 20 minute cruise and there is a great selection of resturants to choose from including a huge movie theatre
--Wanda, Durham, NC Oct 11, 2009
the shuttle takes you everywhere but there is a restaurant at the hotel.
--2puggles, southbury, ct Oct 8, 2009
OR you could hop on the riverboat! It was about a 15 minute ride!
--S and C Wilson, Murfreesboro, TN Sep 23, 2009
There are a lot of restaurants within a couple of miles.
--GSOgymrat, Greensboro, NC Sep 19, 2009
In the "River Roost" which is in the lobby, on weekend nights starting at 8:30pm there is a live entertainer called "YeHaa Bob". It's free and he's been playing there for the past 12 years, so you know he's good. Really its a lot of fun and its family safe.
--FullWeezy, Jacksonville,FL Sep 2, 2009
Great entertainment in the hotel!
--Mom, Salem, MA Aug 17, 2009
Other restaurants on Disney property were very good but not the one at Riverside ... Flying Fish was great and others we visited in area were very good also.
--SDI, Lexington, KY Aug 1, 2009
Staying at Disney can be expensive, but with Orbitz you're guaranteed a great rate.
--Kittypat, Belfast, Northern Ireland Jul 28, 2009
Magic hours and Disney transportation
--Man, Rochester, NY Jul 13, 2009
There was everything offered at your fingertips.Great location!
--Kathy Hill, Pittsburgh,Pa. Jun 30, 2009
Restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge was exceptional. Food was excellent and view of animals was awsome.
--skeeter, Richmond, va Jun 23, 2009
Use Disney's "mass transit."
--Three World Travelers, Indpendence, KY Jun 12, 2009
Food in any Disney location is overpriced and not that good. But in downtown disney you can get good varaity and good quality.
--Seeking relaxation, DC Jun 2, 2009
Use hotel restaurant.
--Dan, Montreal, Canada May 28, 2009
Plan for a day just hanging out at the resort and free areas (Boardwalk or downtown disney). It is great to just relax and not have to rush for attractions and food lines.
--matt_panther, deltona, Florida May 26, 2009
The pizza it GREAT!!! And cheap. $15 for a large. Great pizza for the price.
--veronica, Nashville, TN May 26, 2009
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