Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

The Resort Overview

Opened May 17, 1991, French Quarter recreates the wrought-iron balconies, gas-lamp streets, and pastel Creole townhouses of New Orleans' historic French Quarter, with a Mardi Gras parade motif woven through the lobby and grounds. It's the smallest of Disney's Moderate resorts, giving it an intimate, walkable footprint.

The resort leans hard into its Mardi Gras theming, with festival-float statues and street names drawn from the French Quarter's real geography — a level of thematic focus that punches above its Moderate price point.

Dining & Amenities

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the resort's quick-service food court, staged among oversized Mardi Gras parade props, serving pizza, pasta, fried chicken, and sandwiches.

The main draw is Doubloon Lagoon, a Mardi Gras-themed pool where a giant sea serpent opens its mouth into a slide down into the water, joined by fountains and a splash zone.

Booking Strategy

• French Quarter is a short, scenic boat ride from Disney Springs, making it a strong choice for guests who want easy dinner or shopping access without a park day.
• Its compact size means shorter walks to the food court and pool than at most Moderate resorts.
• Compared to sister resort Port Orleans Riverside, French Quarter is quieter and smaller with a single pool; Riverside offers more grounds and a table-service restaurant.
• There's no direct monorail, Skyliner, or park boat here — plan around bus transportation to the parks.