Hi, Jenny! While all of you will be tired after your travels, that Disney-excitement will kick in as soon as you get to your resort! Port Orleans French Quarter is a great resort, you are in for a treat.
One of the really nice benefits of staying at Port Orleans is its proximity to Downtown Disney. Which leads to a great activity for your first day: Take the boat from your resort to spend a few hours in Downtown Disney. Here, you can grab a nice meal, go shopping, and have a fun evening. It is a lot of fun, but won't be too tiring for you.
Your son will probably like "Once Upon a Toy." It is a really fun toy store that my 6 year old can't get enough of! There is also the huge World of Disney Store and the Lego Store. If your son likes dinosaurs, he might enjoy eating at the
T-REX Cafe. This dino-themed restaurant is really neat!
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HERE for more information on Downtown Disney including a list of shops and restaurants.
After a fun excursion to Downtown Disney, take a swim in your pool, or take a leisurely stroll down to Port Orleans Riverside and check out the resort. It is a nice walk between the two resorts and you can see what that property looks like.
I hope your family has a wonderful vacation in WDW!