The Wandering Disciple

  Disney’s Port Orleans Resort masterfully captures the essence of the French Quarter, bringing the iconic music and vibrant ambiance of New Orleans to life for its guests. From the moment one steps onto the cobblestone pathways, the resort is designed to transport visitors to the historic district. The lush courtyards, wrought-iron balconies, and gas lamps evoke the charm of a bygone era. Guests can savor beignets and chicory coffee, listen to the cheerful sounds of a jazz band, or take a leisurely stroll along the Sassagoula River. This resort provides a truly immersive experience, ensuring that the lively, spirited culture of the French Quarter is alive and well for a memorable Disney vacation. You can see more photos from the resort here . Taken: April 9, 2005 at Port Orleans French Quarter at Walt Disney World (Lake Buena Vista, FL)

As your journey down the Sassagoula River, the bayou cottages and river plantations eventually give way to the vibrant building of the French Quarter. Bright colorful paint, detailed ironwork and lively jazz music welcome you to Port Orleans French Quarter at Walt Disney World.  Opening in 1991, this moderate-class Walt Disney World resort brings the New Orleans French Quarter to Central Florida. The resort rooms are in French Quarter themed hotel buildings nestled around Doubloon Lagoon, the pool featuring a sea-serpent waterslide.  Taken: January 4, 2008 at Port Orleans French Quarter at Walt Disney World (Lake Buena Vista, FL)

The vibrancy of the French Quarter comes alive at the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort at Walt Disney World.  While the true French Quarter may lie a ways west., Disney spared no expense bringing the excitement of the French Quarter right into the heart of Central Florida. 

The heart and soul of the big easy has been transplanted into the middle of Central Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort.  You don't have to travel all the way to New Orleans to experience the fun of the French Quarter all you have to do is stay at the Port Orleans: French Quarter at Walt Disney World.  Here you have all the fun and excitement of the French Quarter but with a family friendly theme.  (Photo: April 9, 2005)

The flair of the Big Easy is alive and well at Port Orleans: French Quarter at Walt Disney World.  No details are spared to help make the Disney resort look and feel like New Orleans.  (Photo: April 9, 2005)

A colorful jester statue welcomes guests to the pool area at Port Orleans French Quarter. The resort recreates the Mardi Gras atmosphere of New Orleans French Quarter in the heart of Walt Disney World. (Photo: April 9, 2005)

The spirit of Mardi Gras comes alive at the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. The Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the main restaurant at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort and uses larger then life icons of Mardi Gras to decorate the seating area. (Photo: January 4, 2008)

The screams coming from the mouth of the Sea Serpent are nothing to be scared of. Those screams are screams of excitement as rides take the plunge on the Sea Serpent water slide at the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort. The slide is the highlight of the resort’s main pool activity area. (Photo: April 9, 2005)

Take a break from the heat in the sparkling waters for the poll at Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter resort. The pool features a sea serpent water slide and fountains to help keep you cool. (Photo: April 9, 2005)

Lake Buena Vista, Florida: As you enter through the wrought iron gates and pull up to the sounds of jazz fills the air as you approach the main building. No you are not in the heart of New Orleans, but rather the Port Orleans: French Quarter resort at Walt Disney World. It doesn’t take long to feel like your not in Florida anymore. Opened in May 1991, Port Orleans was designed to reflect the architecture of the French Quarter of New Orleans. The three story buildings feature the ironwork that is known to the French Quarter, giving the look and feel of the Big Easy. The resort featured just over 400 room when it first opened. Since then it has expanded to seven three story buildings featuring 1,008 rooms total. The resort is a moderate resort, meaning its room are slightly larger at 314 square feet each and feature side by side vanities and a sitting area. Another perk to being a moderate hotel is the amenities. The swimming pool features a serpent water slide as well. There i...