Blue waterfront building with a large water wheel beside a river and wooden bridge at Port Orleans Riverside.
  • On May 12, 2026
    Nichole from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

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    Hello there, Nichole! It’s time to begin planning a visit to Disney World! It looks like you’ve started your search in the right place…choosing a “castle” to call your Disney home while you’re on vacation! 

    Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is a great choice! My family and I stayed at this resort and found it to be relaxing, picturesque, and family-friendly! The quick service dining location, Riverside Mill Food Court, was great for our “on the go” family! I appreciated the perfect jogging trail along the Sassagoula River! My sons loved the fishing opportunities at this resort! My wife enjoyed relaxing by the pool and visiting the gift shop. We also took advantage of the boat transportation from the resort to Disney Springs! Of course, one of the best perks of staying at a Disney World hotel, like Port Orleans - Riverside, is Early Theme Park Entry! This benefit allows Disney World hotel Guests to enter any theme park, any day, 30 minutes before the scheduled park opening!

    When Guests book a Disney World vacation package for Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (or any Disney World hotel), including a resort hotel and theme park tickets, the reservation cost is a $200 deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is refundable if you cancel your reservation 30 days or more before your check-in date. 

    Guests can make payments toward their vacation using their My Disney Experience account. Payments can be made at any time, in any amount. I really like the convenience of making payments using My Disney Experience. It is very convenient! The balance is due 30 days before your vacation arrival date.

    Nichole, my fellow planDisney panelists, and I are here to assist you with all your planning needs! If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send them to us!

    Dreams do come true!

    Jonathan

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Meet the Panelist: Jonathan, Pennsylvania

Hi, everyone!  My name is Jonathan.  I am a Disney-adoring husband, dad of three sons, and elementary school principal from Pennsylvania.  If you're visiting planDisney with questions about the Most Magical Place on Earth, then Hakuna Matata because you've come to the right group of people!  I'm happy to use my past Disney-travel experiences and knowledge to help you enjoy every moment of your vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! Learn More About Jonathan

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