Thoughts on Port Orleans French Quarter?

LindseyDisney

LindseyDisney

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Hey everyone! We're considering a trip to Disney at the beginning of November for a week and would love to hear your experiences or thoughts on Port Orleans French Quarter. I've stayed at Riverside before but didn’t get to check out the French Quarter (or try the beignets!!? WHAT!? Or the piano player) I’m also excited to go to both Christmas parties. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

The plan is to rope drope and see Christmas.
 
Ayla

Ayla

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It is, hands down, my favorite Disney resort. I've stayed at all levels of Disney properties and I LOVE POFQ. I have stayed there more often than any of the others. It is small, quiet, compact, one bus stop and has the boat to DS. I love the landscaping (magnolia trees everywhere! 😍) and the architecture, as well as the brick walkways.
 
mf1972

mf1972

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stayed there a few times. last time in 2022. it’s a great resort. as mentioned, it’s small & compact. very quiet also. the boat transportation to DS is very relaxing. good food options, & beignets. we’ve stayed in building 4 with a corner room king bed & it was a great location. seconds away from the food court & a very short walk to the lobby & bus stop.
 
Mireille

Mireille

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I love it. I stayed there in 2019 and it's just such a nice, compact resort. The trails are great for running and they had a 5k fun run on Sundays that was like $40 and you got beads and mardi gras stuff as well as an order of beignets. Love the boat access to Disney Springs and Riverside is super close for a walk if you want sit down dining or a change of view. If it had skyliner access I think it'd be the perfect resort.
 
DisneyRoy

DisneyRoy

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It is our second favorite resort after only Yacht Club. The grounds are gorgeous. It's on the smaller side so less people. It has it's own dedicated bus stop.

Never been to Jollywood nights so I can't answer that one. The Christmas party was a once and done for us. The parade is ok. Fireworks are good. Snacks are very meh. Characters are just ok. It's definitely not even close to the Halloween parties as far as atmosphere and execution. But it's worth it once if you've never been to one.
 
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DisneyHead123

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As most have already said, the compactness is great. Lovely vibe, jazz music as you walk around, loved the cafeteria food (I’ve said before, cafeterias are a true moderate category perk. Actually a better range of food for a better price than the deluxes.) We didn’t do the jazz bar but I’ve heard that’s a highlight as well. Only negative thing I’ll say is that I tried the beignets and didn’t understand what the fuss was about, but I feel that way about pretty much all the most acclaimed Disney snacks. Churros, cheeseburger spring rolls, Werther’s caramel corn, Dole Whip, even avocado margaritas - I found them all completely underwhelming, so again, probably just me. Everything else though? Fantastic!
 
TrainsOfDisney

TrainsOfDisney

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French Quarter has the smaller layout and one bus stop so a little more convenient. Also has the beignets!

Riverside has the piano bar with Yeehaw Bob, a sit down restaurant, and a more elaborately themed gift shop and food court (actual food options are pretty much the same).

I personally prefer Riverside but really enjoy them both. One negative for me of Riverside is I don’t care as much for the bayou rooms vs. the mansions and you can’t guarantee what you will get.
 

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