Just arrived home from 4 day stay at Disney. I’ve been to Disney 20 times and this was the most enjoyable relaxing resort. Staff were helpful. Great for elderly. Pool is great and supervised. Can’t wait to see new renovations made to pool. Only suggestion. More normal American food choices at food court
We were so excited to be returning to this hotel for the 4th time.
From the moment you step off the bus you are transported into the jazz atmosphere of Port Orleans. The hotel and staff always go above and beyond with their warm and friendly manner and by adding special touches such as the surprise birthday gift for my wife and the magical touches set up by the housekeeper.
This year we were in room 4317 which was located in a quieter area of the resort which we prefer, and ideally located close the Disney bus stop and main food court. We could also see some of the nighttime fireworks from Epcot from our floor.
The Disney transportation service is great. We used the buses everyday to enter the parks and particularly enjoyed the boat service to Disney Springs. We also booked a horse drawn carriage ride around the resort at night which was beautiful.
I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough!! Unfortunately we were unable to book to return to the French quarter next year through our tour operator however we managed to book the sister hotel Riverside for Sep 2024.
I did a lot of searching to find the perfect Disney resort to suit our family and thus one was perfect! Quiet, great facilities, easy transport options to the parks and Disney Springs - loved it! Rooms were spacious and clean with a nice outlook on gardens. We were in building 5 and highly recommend this for closeness to everything but still quiet. Ate on site one night and was okay but so easy to get to Disney springs so no drama. Beignets are amazing! Pool was great too - clean, spacious. Could not have been happier with our stay.
We haven't been here since our daughters were youngsters. Now, as locals, we decided to do a bit of a Staycation just to get out of the house for a few days. POFQ was our second favorite Disney resort (WL always has been our fave) and had been here several times. Check-in was friendly and quick as we talked a bit with the desk clerk about his and our adventures as we are ex-cast members. The room was incredibly clean and less than a five minute walk to the main area/food court/bar/cafe. We had a garden view across from the laundry and if I am correct, a room we had stayed in previously. The room now has manufactured flooring instead of carpeting (a smart move for cleanliness). The beds were comfortable enough and there were extra pillows and blankets. The TV pronounced "Welcome" to us with our name on the screen every time we turned it on. The bathroom was spotless. The rooms were considerate moderate though they seemed a bit smaller than I recall (then again we were used to larger rooms as the girls got older and we stayed at WL). We decided to use the Disney transportation system and the buses were quick and efficient and often the resort had its own bus (sometimes sharing with its sister resort, Riverside but always we were first on and first off). We took the boat ride to DS and it was comfy, though slow as we passed the tree houses and there is a new drop-off location from the old days when you were let off by Rainforest. We walked around the beautifully themed resort and noticed all the details. The store at the main entry was small but had enough merchandise for browsing. There is a walkway to Riverside if you are so inclined. The food was adequate though not the best, except for the wonderful Beignets which you now have to get from the cafe'. There is the infamous entertainment in the lounge from Thursday thru Sunday but we missed it only staying three days. We didn't go to the pool but it is as we remember with a large slide for the kids. We were greeted every time by the wonderful CMs we walked in the entrance or as we walked around the wonderfully landscaped grounds which were reminiscent of old New Orleans. We still can't get over how well-maintained the resort is after all these years as well as the immersive theming. It was so immersive, for the few days we visited, I could have sworn I noticed the visage of two little girls running down the street ahead of us with excitement on their way to a day of adventure; and then I smiled.
I stayed at POFQ for the second half of my split stay. Transfer of luggage between resorts went so smoothly! I was in Building 1 on the third floor…great location for me as it was quiet, only 4 doors from the elevator, and I could see Epcot fireworks.
Though the resort is small, it is huge in charm. The theming was spot on. I enjoyed the charm of raking the boat to Riverside and Disney Springs. Bus rides to the parks were quick and never waited for a bus - to the parks or on the return.
Beignets are a must!! I took mine down to the river to enjoy the scenery and watch the boats go by. I was covered in powdered sugar by the end, but I did not care; they were delicious!
The room was fantastic and enjoyed using the Alexa Mickey. I am excited for the upcoming upgrades of the POFQ rooms. I will most definitely be back for another visit!
