Resort Details
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Looking for southern hospitality in a casual but creative setting overlooking the Sassagoula River? Your ship’s come in.
Dine in a rustic shipyard warehouse and savor the flavor of tasty New Orleans cooking.
Hanging lanterns illuminate the cavernous dining hall, and the skeletal hull of a lugger fishing boat is suspended on high as its centerpiece. Warm yourself by the fire as you spy antique shipbuilding tools on the walls: C-clamps, saw blades, axes and more. Season your dinner with salt and pepper housed in a dandy tool box and wipe your maw with a shop rag—clean, of course! But first, get into some good eatin’.
N’awlins favorites like Cajun crawfish bites, gumbo and jambalaya offer a tantalizing taste of the Louisiana Bayou. Keep rollin’ down the river with voodoo chicken, sweet tea-brined pork chops, prime rib or andouille-crusted catfish. For dessert, bananas Foster angel food cake, bread pudding and pecan pie weave their black magic. A cavalcade of carnival-worthy cocktails is available to revelers 21 years of age and older, as is a kids’ menu for little picayunes.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall is open for dinner only. Reservations are recommended.
- In-room diningDine in on delivery classics including specialty pizzas, wings, desserts, beverages and more brought right to your door.
- Muddy RiverDon’t miss a sippy—let the good times roll at this poolside bar at lushly wooded Ol’ Man Island. Party with frozen and rocks specialty drinks, draft beer, wine, superfruit sangria and nonalcoholic beverages, including the orange freeze.
- River RoostEnjoy the southern comforts of live entertainment by popular cabaret performer Yehaa Bob while sipping southern-style libations like a Southern Hurricane. A full bar is available at this charming old-fashioned watering hole, as are light snacks while the kitchen is open.
- Riverside Mill Food Court
Get a taste of New Orleans at this food court by the big mill wheel that powers a working cotton press. Six stations satisfy any craving: bakery, grill, pizza & pasta, specialties, salads and a carving station. Grab ’n’ go items are available.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental †
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Hot tub1 Outdoor Hot Tub
- Motorized Water Sports †A variety of fun watercraft are available for rent. The dock is located a short walk down the river near the Colonel's Cotton Mill building at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Watercraft include:
Pedal boats
Canoes
Kayaks
Motorboats
Pontoon boats
Sea Raycer boats by Sea Ray - Non-Motorized Water Sports †Located at Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside- a short walk down the river.
Include:
Pedal boats
Canoes
Kayaks - Outdoor pool
- PoolThere is 1 pool on site. Doubloon Lagoon—with its festive Mardi Gras–inspired decorations, all alligator band and pastel blue sea serpent waterslide—is one of the most colorful and creative pool complexes at Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Guests may also swim at the Ol' Man Island pool complex in Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside—located a short walk down the Sassagoula River.
- Golf †Golf Course located within a Mile of Property.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Epcot®
- Magic Kingdom® Park
- Other Local AttractionsOl' Fishin' Hole
Ol' Man Island—located at nearby Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside—features a wooded alcove that functions as an old-fashioned fishing hole with a catch and release policy.
Jogging and Walking Trail
The lushly landscaped and paved mile-long walking path along the Sassagoula River is great for an early-morning run or a stroll to unwind after a busy day.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Horse-drawn carriage rides provide an intimate 30-minute trip up and down the scenic Sassagoula River. Carriages depart near Boatwright's Dining Hall in the nearby Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Each carriage can hold either 4 adults—or 2 adults and 3 small children. The trip costs $35 per carriage (subject to change).
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6710 reviews
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Jan 16, 2025Favorite location....
It was a pleasant surprise to see that the French Quarter appreciated our last year's TA review. We did spend an afternoon there again, on this year's Orlando visit; enjoying the festive Mardi Gras themed Xmas splendor. The only difference; this time we indulged in Mickey's premium ice-cream bars versus beignets, while listening to the music. Exploring the Disney resorts during the holidays, is a wonderful way to begin immersing into the spirit of the season. And, the French Quarter is one of our favorite locations within the "Disney bubble"; to start the process. We're already looking forward to next year's return.
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Jan 04, 2025
FABULOUS Port Orleans French Quarter
My opinion is PO French Quarter is the best Disney resort for families. First and foremost is its size. It is BIG, but much smaller than the other WDW resorts. The pool, in my opinion is FABULOUS for kids. The sea serpent and the gator band make for a good time. The food in the food court is GREAT. The shrimp and grits are spot on (made to order) and the po boys are fabulous! And then we have the beignets (worth the wait). They have a live band in Scat Cats on weekends. The boats to Disney Springs are a wonderful amenity.
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Dec 21, 2024Just ok, room not that clean
We stayed one night as part of a split stay and in glad it was just one night. As soon as I walked in, there was a dirty tissue on the floor at the foot of the bed. I wanted to make coffee and good thing I looked in the coffee maker first…there were little pieces of what looked like carrots in the water chamber. That disgusted me after my kid said what if that came out of some little kids mouth! Ewww! The pool was under refurbishment but we faced it and the water playground thing was extremely loud. My son did love the gumbo in the quick serve restaurant. I probably wouldn’twouldn’t stay here again though.
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Nov 25, 2024
Disney hotels ROCK!
Disney properties are the best! Their attention to detail is un-matched. The options of things to do on-property is varied (running trails, pool/spa, arcade, etc). Transportation options on-site make it easy to navigate to Disney springs and all the Disney parks.
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Nov 18, 2024
Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere with excellent surroundings
Loved this hotel. Charming, relaxing and a great atmosphere and feel through out. Staff were excellent. Restaurant is good and a fair price. Scat bar was great at the weekend. I thought the rooms were a good size, and comfortable. The Disney Alexa's are a good touch. Think this would be my first choice when I return again Only gripe is single ply toilet roll... Come on Disney... You're better than that!
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- AdvisoryGuests dining at Walt Disney World's eateries and are in a group of 6 or more are required to pay a compulsory 18% gratuity charge. Gratuity percentage may change at anytime without prior notification.
- AdvisoryThis Disney hotel charges a per room, per day, per vehicle parking fee which will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional parking fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due. For exact parking rates please contact hotel directly.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Smoking Policy - All Disney owned and operated resort hotels are smoke-free environments. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking locations only.
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Convention Policy - Guests attending a convention at the hotel may not use this package for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be charged directly by the hotel.
Room Taxes - Room taxes are included in the vacation price.
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