Well, hey there, Caitlyn! Welcome back to planDisney!
I couldn't be more excited to see that you're planning a magical Walt Disney World vacation next year. Woohoo! And since you're planning a stay at
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, your planning is off to a practically perfect start. I just love this quaint Resort! With its charming theming, fantastic dining options (Mickey-shaped beignets, anyone?!), location within a short boat ride to Disney Springs, and fabulous rooms, it's the bees' knees, as Princess Tiana would say.
If you are only finding Standard Location and Preferred Location rooms available at Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter during your vacation dates, chances are that the other room options are already booked. This Disney Resort Hotel is on the smaller side and is very popular, so it tends to book up very quickly. If French Quarter is your Resort Hotel of choice, I recommend snagging a room now. Then, if your heart is set on a River View, Garden View or Pool View room, keep checking back. Guests' plans change all the time, and if one of your desired room types opens up, you should be able to modify your reservation right on your
My Disney Experience account.
As long as you're okay with some walking, my advice would be to save money by booking a Standard Location room. Since this Resort is on the smaller side, nothing seems far away! The bus stop, pool and dining options are just a hop, skip and a jump away. And money saved on the room is more money for Mickey-shaped beignets!
I hope this helps, Caitlyn, and I'll be wishing on an evening star that you book the room of your Disney dreams. Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you have along the way. Like Tiana, you're almost there!
Blue skies and sunshine,
Mandy