Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside brings Disney magic close. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a children's pool with waterslide, and a poolside bar. Two on-site restaurants satisfy travelers, and a spa tub offers relaxation after active days.
Located in Golden Oak, a neighbourhood in Lake Buena Vista, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is near theme parks and on a river. Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Disney Springs™ and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets. Travelling with kids? Make time for Walt Disney World® Resort, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Lake Buena Vista travel guide
1251 Riverside Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
What's nearby
Walt Disney World® Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Disney Springs™
5 min drive - 2.5 miles
Magic Kingdom® Park
8 min drive - 5.2 miles
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course
4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Orlando Station
25 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
30 min drive
Restaurants
Connections Eatery
5 min drive
La Cantina de San Angel
5 min drive
Connections Cafe feat. Starbucks
5 min drive
Refreshment Outpost
6 min drive
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
5 min drive
About this property
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Walt Disney World® Resort
At Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, you can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on-site and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and fishing. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle and bike hire
Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 2048 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A poolside bar
Things to do
5 outdoor pools
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Playground
Shopping
TV in common areas
Waterslide
Family friendly
5 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free theme park shuttle
In-room babysitting
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Disney's Port Orleans Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside have a pool?
Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
What time is check-out at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside located?
This family-friendly Lake Buena Vista hotel is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Springs™. Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course and House of Blues Orlando are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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They accommodated my gluten intolerance wonderfully and I was still able to enjoy most of the yummy foods!! Staff was very helpful. Grounds smelled great, were clean, easy to navigate, relaxing at most. Loooved it and we will be back!
I was looking to book a Disney trip and couldn’t find it through the Disney website, I’ve booked with the Hotels.com previously and easily found a room at the Port Riverside Disney. I was able to easily link my itinerary number to my Disney experience app so I was still able to have all the amenities of the Disney app of early check-in end of heading to the parks early.
Will certainly be booking with Hotels.com if I am unable to find any rooms through the Disney app itself.
Very clean and staff was great at answering any questions. Restrooms around resort were clean and stocked. Transportation was on time or came quickly. Only downside was food service was slower than at other resorts I have stayed at
Melissa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Peter
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property is way out of the way. It is very spaced out. There’s a great distance from dining to buildings.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa
24 Jul 2024
Housekeeping is no longer on a daily basis. Most times we had to call for more clean towels. The food in the food court is not very good except for the pizza and breakfast items. The soda machines were empty way too often as was the ice machines. This has been our 8th time staying at Riverside but the quality of the facility has gone down. French Quarter was so much nicer, especially the pool that was so beautiful & colorful. The food court was so much nicer & cleaner too. We would consider staying there instead of Riverside when we return next year.
Great resort, yes it probably does need to be updated since the decor is a bit worn out but the kids won't even notice. Both my daughters were so happy to be staying in princess Tianas room! I liked that we didn't get a carpeted room since I had read some reviews that they smelled a little. The only reason why this wasn't a 5 star was because we stayed 3 nights so on the 2nd night we should've gotten room service cleaning but that didn't happen. The personnel was cleaning the room next to us when we got back from breakfast so we decided to leave again and were actually home for a few hours to allow for cleaning. That did not happen. Other than that we had so much fun staying there and would definitely go back.
MASIEL
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love love love this resort, the staff is amazing as well
Positives. Great staff - everyone very friendly. Comfy beds, spotless room, good shower. Excellent food with pretty much anything catered to our gluten free needs, just had to be willing to wait, but you can order ahead of time on the app if you’d like. Free boat transportation to Disney Springs and French Quarter.
Negatives: Not a ton to do if you’re looking for constant entertainment, but if you’re looking to relax, great option. Can always take boat to Disney springs or French Quarter with more to do. Lots of pool options. Wish every pool had an accompanying hot tub. One hot tub option looked a little slimy - didn’t see anyone attempt to go in it while we were there. My wife and I were excited to experience the jazz club at French Quarter, but there was no live music on Tuesday and Wednesday when we were there. For the price at a New Orleans themed restaurant, they should offer entertainment nightly. Main reason I removed a star, would go with four and a half it it was an option. Also, arcade was too well lit - glare on all the games with a few of them having broken controllers/buttons. Also too much light for “movies under the stars” - needed it to be darker to actually see the movie screen. Super nitpicky but I’m bored waiting for my delayed flight home.
Still highly recommend if you can’t afford big $ Disney resorts or you are just cheap like me and would rather give excess $ to charities/people in need rather than big corporations.
The room needs rehab
They are old
No restaurant
Just a Food Court and very Expensive
Alberto Luis
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juliana
13 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. Beds were comfortable grounds were incredible. We loved the ease of the transportation . We loved it so much we ended up adding an extra day