Hello Robert,
I love that you are planning to start your mornings bright and early! This is my favorite way to kick off a day in the parks.
In short, no you won't need to worry about transferring when traveling from your hotel to the parks. When you hop on the bus at
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside or
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, the bus will take you to the stops right outside the park entrances. Then, you'll just walk to the entrance, go through security and let a Cast Member know that you have a dining reservation so they can direct you to the right line.
I would plan about 60 minutes for travel to give yourself plenty of time to make it to your
reservations. In my experience it doesn't typically take this long, but I would rather arrive a little early than feel rushed first thing in the morning.
Wishing you a magical vacation, Robert. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Andrea U.