Well, hey there, Jacqui! Welcome to planDisney!
As Princess Tiana would say, seeing you here with such a great planning question is just the bees' knees! I couldn't be more excited to see that your magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth is just around the riverbend. And with the fabulous rooms, fantastic dining options, location within a short, scenic boat ride to Disney Springs and several incredible pools,
Port Orleans Resort -Riverside or
French Quarter will make a perfect, peaceful home away from home right in the middle of the magic.
I just returned home from a wonderful Resort-only stay at Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, and while the main pool area,
Ol' Man Island, opened at 10:00 a.m., the five
leisure pools around the Resort opened as early as 7:00 a.m. At Port Orleans - French Quarter, the only pool,
Doubloon Lagoon, opens at 10:00 a.m., but the best part? No matter which Port Orleans Resort you're a guest of, you can use any of the pools at both Resorts. That's right! You have a total of seven pools to cool down in before or after a hot summer day in the parks. Enjoy!
I hope this helps, Jacqui, and I hope you have the most magical and memorable time. The countdown is ON! Like Tiana, you're almost there! Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you may have.
Blue skies and sunshine,
Mandy