Hiya, Bruce! Welcome to planDisney, a small corner of the internet where Guests like you help answer
Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning questions.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside holds a special place in my Disney heart. That was my parents’ preferred
Disney Resorts Collection hotel when taking my brother and me on family vacations to The Most Magical Place On Earth. Although that was quite a long time ago, back when Port Orleans – Riverside was called Dixie Landings, some things never change, like the Alligator Bayou or celebrating Mardi Gras every day at
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, just a short walk away.
Currently, but subject to change based on water and weather conditions, the Sassagoula River Cruise is running. The boats run every 20 minutes between each resort's Boat Launch and the Marketplace. While at
Disney Springs, I recommend shopping at
World of Disney, the world’s most extensive collection of Disney merch, or
Disney’s Days of Christmas for a special ornament to trim your tree and remember your visit. After you’ve worked up an appetite, I suggest trying Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, or Enzo’s Hideaway.
I hope this answers your question, Bruce. As you get closer to your vacation, make like Tarzan and swing back to planDisney for an update on the boat's availability or if you have any additional vacation planning questions!
I’d happily help and share more tips and recommendations with you!
See you real soon!
Brent