If you’re looking for an enjoyable resort full of jazz, wrought-iron balconies, fragrant magnolia blossoms, and to-die-for desserts, Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter may be for you! At this moderate Resort, you can revel in the romance and pageantry of New Orleans’s historic French Quarter where you will feel like you have traveled to the heart of New Orleans, and Mardi Gras is celebrated year-round!
Rooms:
The Resort has 1000+ guest rooms with view options of the Sassagoula River, the courtyard, garden, or parking lot. All the rooms are very simplistic with old-fashioned, romantic Antebellum vibes. Rooms come with either a King-size bed or two Queen-size beds.
Dining:
Quick-Service
Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter offers one quick-service dining option-Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Here guests can get festive and enjoy a taste of Mardi Gras with classic Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Bars and Lounges
Mardi Grogs:
Take in the scenic views of the Sassagoula River while drinking an ice-cold beer.
Scat Cat’s Club:
This is where to get the best dessert and a New Orleans specialty! At Scat Cat’s Club, you can enjoy Mickey-shaped beignets all day long!
Scat Cat’s Lounge:
At this laid-back New Orleans-style lounge, enjoy jazz music, “Big Easy” delicacies, and Southern-inspired specialty cocktails.
Pool:
The Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter pool is a big hit with the kids! The Doubloon Lagoon features festive decorations, an all-alligator band, and a blue sea serpent waterslide. If kids want some fun outside of the water, they can climb, slide and play at the courtyard playground adjacent to Doubloon Lagoon.
Resort Activities:
The Resort offers many family fun activities that take place on the beautiful grounds. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and try your hand at the Painting on de’ Bayou painting class at Sassagoula Floatworks. All skill levels are welcome and an instructor will be there to guide you. Classes take place every Wednesday at 2:00 PM and costs $35 a person, plus tax. This class is for those 12 and over. Be sure to let your Academy Travel Agent know if you’re interested in adding this popular art class to your Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter experience!
Everyone of all ages is invited to take part in the Beignet Fun Run that runs most Sundays at 8:00 AM. It’s $15 per person and you can get your morning cardio in with a quick dash around Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. After completing the scenic, 1.5-mile course, you’ll receive a finisher’s medallion and with a tasty beignet-what a great way to start out the morning! Be sure to let your Academy Travel Agent know if you’re interested in adding this popular art class to your Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter experience!
If running or early morning isn’t your thing, you can also get some cardio and fresh in by renting a bike and you can ride around the Resort’s picturesque waterfront walkways.
Want a really memorable experience? The Resort offers horse-drawn carriage rides where you can relax and enjoy a scenic route amidst an idyllic woodland or along the scenic Sassagoula River.
If you want to plan for something fun in the evening, you and your family and friends can gather for some old-fashioned fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.
Parking and Disney Parks Transportation:
If you’re looking to get to Disney Springs from the Resort, take a leisurely cruise on a complimentary water taxi.
Complimentary bus transportation to and from all Disney theme parks and water parks is also available. Buses also run to Disney Springs and Disney′s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course.