Reviews of Port Orleans French Quarter (Moderate Resort)

Reviews

194

Rating

8.99 / 10

Recommended By

96%



Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/13/2023

Rating: (9)
Recommended

Stayed here for 4 nights and would 100% do it again! Perfect resort for all types of people and a great price for the experience you get.

Pros:

Pricing, boat to Disney Springs, pool with waterslide, compact and quiet

Cons:

Only buses to the parks and the rooms lack distinct theming
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Reviewed by jjbmtperk Review Date: 01/27/2023

Rating: (10)
Recommended

Just got back from our 6th visit to POFQ. It doesn't get old coming back again and again. Such a lush environment, quiet, compact, inviting. Can't wait for the next time

Pros:

Quiet, compact. Never had any long waits for buses or boats. Great cast members.

Cons:

never had any
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Reviewed by Lifewithkelskels Review Date: 12/06/2022

Rating: (9)
Recommended

We really enjoyed our stay at the French quarter. This resort is smaller which meant it was really quiet! The theming here is fun and there were so many places to sit and relax around the resort. I actually found a bench by a fountain and read my book. The beignets were amazing and I loved that there was a boat you could take to Disney Springs. Since the resort was small, you were pretty close to the bus stop and the lobby. The one thing I would say needed improvement were the rooms. They were nice, they just definitely need to be updated.

Pros:

Small and quiet, fun New Orleans theme, beignets, boat ride to Disney Springs.

Cons:

Rooms need updated, only bus transportation to the parks.
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/24/2022

Rating: (10)
Recommended

Spent mid August at POFQ with family, which included grandkids age 4 and 6. My wife and I have stayed at POFQ numerous times and felt for our family it was the best choice. It absolutely was!!! We were able to get back to the resort almost every day and the kids really enjoyed the pool, before we headed off to dinner. Lots of people but the pool was not crowded. The food Court was a great start to the day and a pause after getting back from dinner. We were in different buildings but being a smaller resort we were not that far apart. The trips to Disney Springs on the boat was another real treat. Hoping we can do this again with our other son and his young family.

Pros:

Small resort but a lot of character. Very kid friendly. Great Staff.

Cons:

Some have said buses are an issue, however we were there at a busy time and only once had to wait for another bus, but it was only a short wait. This even with a stroller
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Reviewed by Nolan9311 Review Date: 10/18/2022

Rating: (9)
Recommended

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. From the moment we walked to the front doors, we were greeted by a cast member who then called our 3 year old son by his name and gave him some Mardi Gras themed coins to throw into the lobby fountain, which felt magical. Being from Louisiana, we had high expectations on how Disney represented New Orleans and they exceeded in theming and food by leaps and bounds. This resort really felt like home to us.

Pros:

Resort size was the biggest pro to us, comparing it to the value resorts we have stayed at in the past. Also, BEIGNETS!!!

Cons:

Buses generally were not a problem, but we attempted to go to Hollywood Studios in the afternoon twice, and both times we had an extremely long wait for a bus and then had to share stops with the Riverside resort. These were the only times we had to share a route with Riverside the entire trip.
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/03/2022

Rating: (8)
Recommended

We enjoyed our stay here! Fun theming and the beignets were delicious. The resort is smaller which we actually enjoyed.

Pros:

Beignets! Smaller resort meant it was quieter and easily walkable. The boat to Disney springs was super fun and we loved the theming here.

Cons:

The rooms feel a little older/ need some updating. The buses are the only mode of transportation to the parks.
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Reviewed by SallyF41 Review Date: 09/12/2022

Rating: (10)
Recommended

We stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter last week (September 3-9, 2022) during our visit to Walt Disney World. I loved the New Orleans theming and the Mickey beignets were magnificently delicious. My husband was pleased they even had a gluten free version of beignets. We had a river view in Building 1. It was an excellent location for us. Every morning when I got up, I would walk outside and take a picture of the wonderful view. The resort was so quiet and relaxing. Our rooms were bright and cheerful; the beds and pillows were super comfy. My daughter and her boyfriend enjoyed visiting Scat Cat's Club for drinks one night when we got back to the resort early. We enjoyed riding the boat to Disney Springs. Bus service was great for us. The staff was friendly and helpful. We didn't spend time in the pool, but it looked like a fun place.

Pros:

Short walk to food court and bus stop Quiet Mickey Beignets!!

Cons:

Hash browns in food court weren't hot enough for my husband.
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Reviewed by HocketyPockety Review Date: 09/02/2022

Rating: (10)
Recommended

Most people are hesitant to place "Disney" and "relaxing" in the same breath. These people have yet to experience French Quarter.

We have just returned from a beautiful vacation at this gem of a resort (August 9-16 2022). Three strides into our walk down the pathway, my husband and I simply stopped and took in the quaint splendor of the resort in front of us... it was beyond any described we had encountered. The detailing is immense and understated all at once, from ironwork to landscaping through the tranquil fountains seemingly everywhere. Our children of course were enamored by the Gator Band meandering the pathway to the pool. Said pool? Unbearable. Sea serpent slide? Check. Splash oasis to rival a water park? Check. Marti Grogs for mama? Aaand checkmate.

The resort is simply perfection in every way. The rooms were delightful, spacious, and lovely. The cast members were warm, welcoming, and so engaging. The grounds are beautiful. The boat ride to Disney Springs was such a serene and peaceful treat! Let's not overlook the petite stature of the resort, making all main locations quite literally steps from wherever your room may be located. If good things come in small packages, French Quarter is that personified. We are talking so perfectly sized you can smell the delights of coffee and baked goodies dancing in the morning air when you step outside. In the best way possible!!

Riverside was a stroll away, where we enjoyed a carriage ride and more lovely amenities.

And now. The food. I want to say "How on earth is this a moderate resort when every morsel we ate was better than thee last (come foe the begniets,friends, but do not sleep on the shrimp and grits or gumbo. Heck don't sleep on anything. Eat. It. All). But I'm hesitant to say anything. Why? Because Disney will hear me and make this a deluxe, and my dream of a resort will be lost to the moderate budget tribe... so earmuffs, Disney. Everyone else? How is this not a deluxe resort?!

If you were hoping for a short snd sweet review, I apologize. I could go on further about this unbelievable resort but perhaps I've made my point. We had an excellent, fun filled, relaxing, and truly magical experience. More than likely, this will be our forever resort for years to come (truth. Already booked for next year)

Note we did not use the bus system, as we prefer to have a rental car having two little tykes on a week long trip.

Pros:

Stellar Ambiance, excellent food and treats, quaint and petite size, riverboats to Disney Springs, proximity to all parts

Cons:

Not. A. Single. One. Zero. I'll bet all my wishing coins you can't find one either.
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Reviewed by -36- Review Date: 06/04/2022

Rating: (9)
Recommended

We really enjoyed our stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. The New Orleans theming is beautiful and fun. They have the best quick service dining options of any resort we have tried. The resort is smaller than other moderates, which is a plus. You won’t have to walk that far to your room even if you aren’t right near the lobby. We loved taking the boat to Disney Springs right from the hotel. The rooms are nicely sized for a moderate hotel. You have to take the resort buses to the parks, but we didn’t have to wait too long for the busses. And, last but not least, beignets! Make sure you stop by Sassagoula Floatworks for beignets. They are heavenly!

Pros:

Great theming Smaller than other moderate resorts Boat to Disney Springs Great food options—better than other quick service dining options

Cons:

You need to rely on Disney buses for transportation to all the parks
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Reviewed by stareena Review Date: 05/23/2022

Rating: (10)
Recommended

First time at WDW and I was expecting to never sleep because of the expected noise in the resort. Imagine my surprise when our resort is quieter than where I live (and I live in a rural town in upstate SC). We were in building 1 which is the furthest from the bus stop, so my disabled mother and I drove closer in the parking lot and took the bus into the parks daily (we had requested closer accommodations but our travel agent never contacted Disney about them, so I can\\'t slight the resort for putting us so very far away from the bus stop). We did take the boat back from Disney Springs one evening and it was lovely. Very quiet, very clean, and MICKEY BEINGETS TILL 11 PM DAILY! What more do you need?!

Pros:

QUIET! Clean, very convenient transportation options for in bubble locations, excellent for adults or older kids

Cons:

limited options for food, could never find an ice machine (more user error than anything)
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