Hi there, Brenda.
Welcome to planDisney! As Princess Tiana would say, you're "almost there" with only a few months to go until your Walt Disney World Resort vacation. I bet your excitement is building with each passing day, especially since you'll be here during the
50th Anniversary Celebration fun.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is an excellent choice for your home away from home on your trip. The picturesque grounds and romantic architecture will make you feel as if you've been transported to the heart of Louisiana.
Did you know that Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside sits directly adjacent to its sister Resort,
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter? They're so close that you can take a short walk along the trail on the Sassagoula River and be there in only minutes. This means you can hop over to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter and grab some of their famous beignets before heading back to the
River Roost Lounge at Disneys Port Orleans Resort - Riverside to watch
Yeeha Bob Jackson and his piano-playing skills (on select nights). Double the dining options? Yes, please!
Make sure to ask for a schedule of available
recreation activities when you check in, because Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside has a lot to offer. You can spend a day relaxing poolside at one of the
five swimming pools throughout the Resort or watch a Disney movie when they have
Movies Under the Stars scheduled. You can even take a
scenic horse-drawn carriage ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River!
Like the recreational activities, your Resort hotel has a lot to offer when it comes to the in-room amenities. Each
room on property should have a telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, mini-refrigerator, and coffee maker. Your room will also have shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap handy. The coffee maker is a Cuisinart Single Serve that uses flat pods.
Housekeeping provides you with a starting supply of coffee pods, cups, coffee stirrers, sugar and select sugar-free sweeteners. I know how important coffee can be for those early mornings, so if you run out of anything during your stay, simply call Housekeeping from the telephone in your room to request more.
Be sure to check out the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT during your trip. Between the incredible topiaries of Disney characters, tasty food and Garden Rocks Concert Series, it's sure to be a highlight of your vacation!
Enjoy every magical moment,
Alyssa