Moderate Resorts: Disney's Port Orleans Resort: Riverside and French Quarter

What makes it a moderate?

Moderate Resorts are called that because they have more amenities than the Value Resorts, but are still more economical than the Deluxe Resorts. While it is true that the occasional discount can potentially make a Deluxe resort a better choice for your family, when you are looking at base price, no discount involved, Moderate Resorts are the clear winner. These resorts are perfect if you are looking to stretch your budget so that you can afford other things to make your vacation special such as souvenirs and even Table Service or Signature Dining. Also, if like many guests you plan to spend some time at the resort, this is a much more peaceful choice than a Value Resort. Moderates have beautiful gardens and water features. Gone are the larger than life Disney icons of the Values, yet these resorts are still very much Disney!

Room amenities

All rooms, whether they are a Standard or Preferred room offer the same amenities. Standard and Preferred are labels that truly only indicate how close the room is to the main building and transportation! Moderates also may have rooms that have views of a garden or the water. Each room offers: 2 full size beds(except where otherwise indicated); a bathroom with a separate sink area, complete with basic toiletries; a hairdryer; an iron and ironing board; a cooler for your beverages; in-room safe; telephone with voicemail; and free Wi-Fi. Additionally, Moderates also have a coffee pot with coffee service in room! Some rooms have an extra pull-down bed for a 5th person! These are a specific room category, so if you need them, double check your reservation.

Recreation

All Disney Resorts offer themed pools (main pool); campfire activities; an arcade; movies under the stars; a playground; and jogging trails. Additionally, some special activities are available at the main pool. This resort also offers fishing (catch and release), volleyball, bike and Surrey rentals, and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Riverside). Some of these offerings are a separate fee.

Dining

A Quick Service Dining location is available at each of the Moderate Resorts. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers lots of choices for both hot and cold meals, a beverage cooler, ice cream, and a bakery. Items for guests with food allergies are also available on request. Check you MDE app for dining location times, offerings, and to order your meal online! This resort has The Riverside Mill Food Court at Riverside and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, as well as Scat Cat’s Club-Café that serves beignets at French Quarter.

Moderates also have Table Service dining. Most have 1 location, but some have more. The Table Service Dining location at this resort is Boatwright’s Dining Hall, which features New Orleans-style cooking, located at Riverside.

Shopping

Each Disney Resort has a specially themed gift shop with items that you can only find at their location, as well as more general merchandise, snacks, basic toiletries and over the counter medicine, and even alcohol for purchase by guests 21 and over. This location’s shop is located at the main building.

Pool Bar

Each Disney Resort offers a pool bar at the main pool. Libations to enhance your vacation are available for purchase by guests 21 and over. This location has the River Roost and Muddy Rivers at Riverside and Scat Cat’s Club-Lounge and Mardi Grogs at French Quarter.

Complimentary parking and transportation

Parking is free for guests of all Disney Resort hotels for guests. Additionally, transportation to the parks and Disney Springs is also complimentary , as well as parking at these locations if you’re a guest at a Disney Resort. This location offers transportation by bus as well as a water launch to Disney Springs, located behind the main building.

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