Thoughts on Port Orleans French Quarter?

[TrainsOfDisney]

ust not a fan of that whole area, Key West, Sarasota Springs, Port Orleans/French Quarter. Feels like it far away from everything I want to see.

Where do you like to stay?

 

[graphite1326]

You either have to stay at Riverside and go to French quarter in the morning for beignets- or stay at French quarter and walk back late at night following yeehaw Bob.

Skipping either is not an option! Haha

I'll be at FQ ad won't mind the walk back from seeing Yeehaa Bob.

As far as Beignets, we have been to New Orleans a few times and have been to Cafe Du Monde for the real ones. Not the same.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I'll be at FQ ad won't mind the walk back from seeing Yeehaa Bob.

As far as Beignets, we have been to New Orleans a few times and have been to Cafe Dumonde for the real ones. Not the same.

your loss…. That’s just more beignets for me! Haha! I do enjoy cafe du monde when visiting NOL always a fun time. But even in NOL only the original gets them right… the second location in the mall is just not the same.

 

[graphite1326]

your loss…. That’s just more beignets for me! Haha! I do enjoy cafe du monde when visiting NOL always a fun time. But even in NOL only the original gets them right… the second location in the mall is just not the same.

I didn't say I wasn't going to eat them just said they are not the same as the original.

 

[plutofan15]

ust not a fan of that whole area, Key West, Sarasota Springs, Port Orleans/French Quarter. Feels like it far away from everything I want to see.

All of the resorts that you listed are some of our favorite resorts. We enjoy the more laidback vibe after busy days at the parks. To each their own!

 

[Agent H]

You either have to stay at Riverside and go to French quarter in the morning for beignets- or stay at French quarter and walk back late at night following yeehaw Bob.

Skipping either is not an option! Haha

Confession time despite this being one of my favorite hotels I’ve never seen yeehaw bob

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Confession time despite this being one of my favorite hotels I’ve never seen yeehaw bob

He’s the definition of old school Disney entertainment. His show is also a masterclass in live performance - I’ve seen it many times and it never gets old.

 

[Agent H]

He’s the definition of old school Disney entertainment. His show is also a masterclass in live performance - I’ve seen it many times and it never gets old.

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Definitely a goal for me some day this is one of those things that when I start to experience Disney world on my own I am going to prioritize

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

We love POR for it's theming and it's size. We always stayed in AB and loved the winding paths, tropical feel, and many pools close to the rooms. The food court used to be one of the best, but we have not stayed there for a while, so I don't know what it is like now. We never had a problem with the buses, but avoided the bus stop in front of the resort. That one always seemed to be very busy.
We switched to POFQ only because my husband now has mobility issues and it's easier for him to get around in the small footprint of that resort. I don't really care for the NO theming- not my thing. The food court is fine. The buses were always fine too. The store was not as big or as good as the one at POR.
I guess if we could stay at POR again, that would be our first choice.
There's nothing wrong with POFQ, just our preference.

 

[Agent H]

We love POR for it's theming and it's size. We always stayed in AB and loved the winding paths, tropical feel, and many pools close to the rooms. The food court used to be one of the best, but we have not stayed there for a while, so I don't know what it is like now. We never had a problem with the buses, but avoided the bus stop in front of the resort. That one always seemed to be very busy.
We switched to POFQ only because my husband now has mobility issues and it's easier for him to get around in the small footprint of that resort. I don't really care for the NO theming- not my thing. The food court is fine. The buses were always fine too. The store was not as big or as good as the one at POR.
I guess if we could stay at POR again, that would be our first choice.
There's nothing wrong with POFQ, just our preference.

What do you mean tropical theming?

 

[John park hopper]

We love POFQ and so did the grandkids

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

What do you mean tropical theming?

In the Alligator Bayou setting, there are tropical plants and winding pathways. It gives the atmosphere that you are on a tropical path.

 

[Agent H]

In the Alligator Bayou setting, there are tropical plants and winding pathways. It gives the atmosphere that you are on a tropical path.

I guess when I think tropical I think like the Polynesian or Caribbean beach

 

[krissybear2003]

We love Port Orleans Riverside, the kids and grandkids both had a great time there! Riverside is a bit spread out but makes a great quiet walk after a day at the parks! We utilized French Quarters pool as well, we hopped on the boat and headed over! You will not be disappointed!!

 

[Tiny Tim!]

We love POFQ, beignets for breakfast and never waited more than 5 minutes for a bus to the parks. The pool area is very cute and it’s relaxing being next to the Sassagoula River. You get a lot of bang for your buck

 

[Mireille]

In the Alligator Bayou setting, there are tropical plants and winding pathways. It gives the atmosphere that you are on a tropical path.

I loved Alligator Bayou. All the greenery really dampens the sound and it feels utterly remote and isolated.