Hi Terri!
A relaxing boat ride along the Sassagoula River followed by a delicious brunch at
Disney Springs sounds like a great start to your day!
Generally, boat service from
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter begins around 10:00 am, and the trip itself takes around 20 minutes. Adding in a little time in case you need to wait for a boat and to walk to your brunch destination, I would allow about an hour for transportation just to be safe.
If your plans bring you to Disney Springs earlier than around 11:00 am, buses usually start running a bit earlier than
boat transportation. I recommend checking with the
Lobby Concierge at your Resort Hotel to confirm what time bus and boat service to Disney Springs begins during your stay.
For expedited transportation to your destination, you may wish to consider Disney's
Minnie Van service. These fun vehicles are driven by friendly Disney Cast Members and will whisk you off to your brunch in style.
I hope that helps! Please feel free to visit the Moms Panel again with any additional questions you may have.
Enjoy your visit!
Anne Marie