Hi Tanya,
Thanks for stopping by
planDisney with another planning question. It’s always great to connect with a fellow Canadian and answer questions! My family has loved our stays at
Disney’s Port Orleans - Riverside Resort with its fantastic feature pool and waterslide, great dining options and optimal location for traveling down the Sassagoula River by boat to
Disney Springs.
I chatted with a Cast Member to confirm the locations of the Preferred Rooms at this resort, and here’s what I learned: they’re located in buildings 14, 15, 18, and 27 in the Alligator Bayou section, as well as in buildings 85 and 90 in Magnolia Bend. Since you’d love to stay in Alligator Bayou, I suggest adding that request to your reservation and also reaching out to a Cast Member (either by online chat or over the phone) so they can make a note on your file. While room requests can’t be guaranteed, Cast Members will do their best to sprinkle a little magic and make it happen.
While you’re at the resort, be sure to pick up the Resort Activity Guide. It’s your go-to for the schedule and details of all the fun happening during your stay. You’ll find plenty of complimentary activities, along with a few that have a small fee. My kids love joining in the poolside trivia and games, roasting marshmallows over the
campfire (currently from 6-7pm daily on Ol’ Man Island by the playground), and ending the evening with a
movie under the stars. I like to snap a quick photo of the Guide when we check in - it’s so handy to have it on my phone whenever I want to check times or details.
I hope this information is helpful to your vacation planning, Tanya. Please
let me know if you have any other questions, I’m happy to help!
Have the best time - and don’t forget to make a little magic of your own!
Candace