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COMMENTS ON PORT ORLEANS, FRENCH QUARTER
I find that Port Orleans has several advantages when compared to the other WDW resorts that I have visited.. One of the major things I like about Port Orleans is the small size of the resort compared to the others. (At both the Boardwalk Inn and the Animal Kingdom Lodge, for example, I was assigned a room so far from the lobby that I considered calling a taxicab to get from my room to the resort lobby and bus stop. The Polynesian was also impressive, but also expensive, and one can end up quite far from the lobby, etc.)
I enjoyed Port Orleans Riverside, but again, the resort is very spread out, and one can end up walking quite a ways to the food court and lobby.
The French Quarter: ADVANTAGES AS I SEE IT:
Small resort, with all buildings a short walk to food court, busses, lobby, pool, etc.
The grounds are well landscaped, and the iron railings do remind one of New Orleans, as do the walkways with names like Rutabaga.
Parking is close in for each building, and guests autos are easily accessed.
All buildings are three stories, with elevators in each building.
All the rooms I have stayed in have been peaceful, with no noise, and some have a river view of the Sassagoula River.
All rooms were recently remodeled, and include a small refrigerator.
The cast members at the resort have all been excellent during my several stays there, doing their jobs well, and the Magic is evident throughout the resort.
The pool is a favorite with most guests, and has a bar, with pool-side tables.
The lounge, near the lobby, features jazz musician Elliot Dyson three or four nights a week.
The food court is first-rate, with a good selection, and plenty of tables for guests.
The busses stop first at Port Orleans - coming and going.
Boats are on hand throughout the day to take guests to Riverside, or to Downtown Disney.
Port Orleans is a moderate resort, with very reasonable rates.
The French Quarter: DISADVANTAGES AS I SEE IT:
There is no table service restaurant. One must walk to Riverside (or take the boat) to visit the nearest restaurant.
Enjoy.