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Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter

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Phone: 407/934-5000

Price range: $$-$$$
Location: Downtown Disney

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Ornate Big Easy-style row houses with vine-covered balconies cluster around squares planted with magnolias. Lamp-lighted sidewalks are named for French Quarter thoroughfares. Because this place is relatively quiet, it appeals more to couples than families with kids, although, like any WDW hotel, it is not devoid of youngsters. The food court serves Crescent City specialties such as jambalaya and beignets. Scat Cat's Lounge is a serene little bar. Doubloon Lagoon, one of Disney's most exotic pools, includes a clever "sea serpent" slide that swallows and then spits you into the water. Pros : authentic, fun New Orleans-style atmosphere; lots of water recreation options, including boat rentals; "Standard View" rooms have a view of the parking lot, but in peak season they are $25 a night cheaper than the rooms with better views. Cons : even though there are fewer kids here, public areas can still be quite noisy; shuttle service is slow; food court is the only on-site dining option.

Hotel Details: 1,008 rooms
In-room: safe, Internet.
In-hotel: pool, laundry facilities, laundry service, Wi-Fi hotspot, bicycles.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by willevan1123 from Toronto on 5/24/07
My family and I just returned from a week at the French Quarter and we can't wait to return. The size of the hotel is perfect by Disney standards. We were in building 6 and were only a short walk from the pool and the restaurant. The pool is outstanding. The food is not gourmet but it is good. Portions are large. Two can often share one entree. The hotel is in close proximity to all Disney parks. Staff are kind and responsive. We researched extensively before choosing the French Quarter and we were glad we did. It is hard to believe that there are hotels at Disney that charge twice as much. Great Value!

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Room: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by dtolman from Long Island, NY on 12/15/06
I love looking at the other resorts on WDW property, but I always stay at the French Quarter, for a lot of reasons.
Rooms are as well maintained as those of the deluxe resorts (even better after a recent refurbishment), room size is decent, it has a great pool, both boat and bus service to downtown disney, and most importantly - its the smallest of the spread out resorts, so it tends to be a lot quieter. Food court is typical for disney - though the bakery may be a cut above. Grounds are pretty and well maintained.
Unless you're looking for luxury, an indoor hotel instead of a resort complex, or the cheapest room on the property, its a good buy.

Member Rating: 3.8
Ratings details: Room: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 3.0 Value: 4.0

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