Hi Roxanne,
Congratulations on your upcoming vacation! I was excited to see your question, because I just returned this morning from a weekend stay at
Port Orleans - Riverside. I just love the tranquility and sweet Southern hospitality at this resort, so I think you've made a great choice.
One of the charms of Riverside is the Sassagoula River, which winds right through the property. Quite a few buildings offer rooms with a River View, including Alligator Bayou buildings 14, 27 and 28, as well as all the mansion buildings in Magnolia Bend. I think your choice of the Magnolia building would offer you a fantastic location since it's so close to everything - the food court, shops, lobby, a bus depot and pools on Ol' Man Island. Although there's never a guarantee when you make a room request, I know the Cast Members work hard to make every guest happy. For that reason, I'd also recommend adding a note about your priorities, such as a mansion building or proximity to the lobby, which can be helpful with your room assignment if your first choice is not available.
Wishing you pixie-dusted planning and a most magical vacation!
Beth