Reviews of Port Orleans French Quarter (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by -k- Review Date: 04/18/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
The French Quarter is as good as it gets with moderate level pricing. The rooms are great with minor Princess and the Frog theming, the resort is along the water and there is a great walking trail, the pool is very fun and lively during the summer with a thrilling slide for young children, and of course it is home to the famous Mickey Mouse Beignets. The Dining option here is Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. It's a decent spot with some good comfort food and a couple specialty dishes worth trying. Across the lobby is the Scat Cat's Lounge where you get those beignets and I was there quite a bit. This is the only spot on WDW property where you can get Mickey shaped ones and they are totally worth it. The seasonal flavors can be big hits as well. As a Disneyland local in California, I will say the Mickey beignets in the Disneyland Park are superior to these, but the ones in Port Orleans French Quarter will definitely hit the spot. One place the resort lacks is transportation. There is only bus transportation to all four parks and the water parks which can take some time and be a little inconsistent, BUT there is a great ferry boat ride over to Disney Springs which I highly recommend doing if time allows you to.
Pros:
Boat to Springs Mickey Shaped Beignets Clean Rooms Fun PoolCons:
Transportation to theme parksReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/20/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed late August 2023, lovely, quiet resort. Small in size so all buildings are a short walk to food court, front desk, buses, and most importantly, fresh made to order beignets! Enjoyed taking the boat to Disney Springs, nice alternative to the bus. Staff went out of their way to help and answer questions. Already booked this resort for my next visit.
Pros:
Small, quiet, close to Typhoon Lagoon and Disney Springs. Compact and easily accessible to main parts of resortCons:
NoneReviewed 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 anyReviewed 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 strollerReviewed 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.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 partsCons:
Not. A. Single. One. Zero. I'll bet all my wishing coins you can't find one either.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 kidsCons:
limited options for food, could never find an ice machine (more user error than anything)Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/11/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Best stay in Disney!
Pros:
Very easy resort to walk around and lovely accommodations.Cons:
Housekeeping wasn’t the bestReviewed by Robbielou64 Review Date: 03/01/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Fantastic moderate resort with the feel of a deluxe resort. I stayed there for the Disney Princess Half Marathon with my two sisters and two nieces. The resort is smaller which makes it more intimate. Beautiful theming and our river view rooms were fabulous. Beignets were AMAZING at Scat Cats Lounge. Quick service meals were good too. I would highly recommend this resort.
Pros:
Mickey Beignets! Smaller resort on waterfront. Short walks to transportation, food, and lobby.Cons:
Transportation as there is only one bus stop and waits can be long. Hospitality...no cleaning of rooms during a four night stay.Reviewed by MFeist Review Date: 03/01/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
We loved this resort. It’s nice and small so everything feels nearby. We had a River view room and it was so nice and peaceful to walk out of the room and have that view.
