Back in July, Bobby and I had the opportunity to stay at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter for one night before going home after two fun media events. I chose this resort because it is one of only a couple I haven’t stayed in! (I think Old Key West, Beach Club villas, and Animal Kingdom villas may be all I have left!) I decided to just do a quick overview of the resort itself, not necessarily the room, but just kind of a “this is what’s there” post.
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So why did I wait so long? Honestly, because I grew up in the New Orleans area. When I wanted to go on vacation, I didn’t want to go somewhere that looked just like back home! However, I am glad we were able to sneak in a night so I could check it out for myself. The decor is very cute and very on point with New Orleans, but in a much cleaner and family-friendly environment (haha).
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The lobby was nice and big, and attached was a shop as well as check-in and the quick service restaurant (could also be accessed from the backside/outside of the resort.)
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We checked in late in the evening as it was getting dark, so I tried to quickly take photos while I still had light! There were little nods to Mardi Gras everywhere which was cute.
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One complaint I did have is that the food court area is SUPER SMALL. We ate there twice, and both times has a really hard time finding a table to sit at. The food court did have some more southern options like beignets and seafood, but when you have had the real thing, it’s hard to compare, but I definitely give them an A for effort in trying to be different.
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Our building was the farthest away from the main areas, which was a bit of a hike but not as far as some Disney resorts since this hotel is quite small comparatively. (I believe we were in building seven.) I wanted to see everything though so it was nice to go for a stroll.
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We were on the third floor, with an adorable little courtyard in front of our room complete with street lights and NOLA style street signs.
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They even had street names put into the road just like the real deal in the french quarter.
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Here is a better view of our courtyard from the balcony right outside our room. Our building was very quiet, I don’t remember hearing anyone at all.
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I love that they called their campfire a “cajun campfire”, definitely a nice touch.
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The buildings were made to look just like ones in the french quarter, and I loved how they embraced the multi-colored and shaped ones, they are my favorite!
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It wouldn’t be NOLA without some music and alligators, right? These guys can be found as you head back towards the pool and river.
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The tree-lined “streets” you walk on to get places were a nice for shade in the July heat, and I love how much green space there is at this resort. (NOT something you will find in the french quarter!)
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If you walk back towards the river, you will find the boat launch to Disney Springs and the feature pool with water slide.
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There is also a splash/play area for kids with a couple of cute slides.
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We got some great shots early in the morning before the pool even opened. It was so hot out I certainly wanted to take a dip asap! There was also a pool bar right next to the pool and the drink menu looked delicious!
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There was also a cute little playground in between the pool area and main lobby/food area. It was pretty basic but still nice to have to get the wiggles out of your kiddos during the day.
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One thing I DO love that we missed out on since it was the wrong day of the week is the beignet dash fun run they hold every Sunday! You get a medal and coupon for beignets with your entry fee. How cute! A fun way to stay in shape on vacation and get to see some of the landscaping and beauty of the resort. I hope to do it one day!
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Overall Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is a fun little resort and a great pick if you love going to Disney Springs (we love the boat ride!) It has a mid-level price point, and queen-sized beds, a coffee maker, and mini fridge. You can check out my room tour here if you want to see what those look like!
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I would love to help you book your next Disney vacation! Email me at heather@travelwiththemagic.com for more info!
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