WDW Magazine April 2018: Beaches and Bayous | Page 19
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I found a way to satisfy both “wants” (or are they needs?) by booking Disney’s Port Orleans
Riverside. There’s much more to this Moderate Resort than meets the eye. Beyond the
typical location and pricing points you might consider when booking, take a look at five
magical reasons you might fall in love with Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter too.
YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is reminiscent of years gone by in New Orleans with
wrought iron balconies, cobblestones, and gas lamps. Just around the river bend, Disney’s
Port Orleans Riverside offers a peek into the Louisiana Bayou from the plantation-style
mansions of Magnolia Bend to the cottages of Alligator Bayou, all in a beautiful, lush
setting. Southern hospitality is alive and well at both resorts.
The pathways and buildings at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside are surrounded by trees and
are so peaceful and relaxing to visit. There are even hammocks in several locations if you
just want to unwind and take in the nature that surrounds you. If you take a tour of the
property you will eventually come across the courtyard outside of Parterre Place with
beautiful rose gardens and a wonderfully manicured lawn.