Resort Thread Disney's PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE Resort

[lynzi2004]

I’ve booked a 5th sleeper woods view for a stay July 2-4. I’m reading conflicting info as to whether these rooms will be refurbed by the time of our stay. I’m not having luck finding photos if they have been. Thoughts?

 

[andrewilley]

I’ve booked a 5th sleeper woods view for a stay July 2-4. I’m reading conflicting info as to whether these rooms will be refurbed by the time of our stay. I’m not having luck finding photos if they have been. Thoughts?

No conflict - I never know where these sort of stories come from!

Suffice to say that none of this year's Riverside refurbishments will be completed by then, as they hadn't even got started as of a few days ago. Also they will only be working on the four Magnilia Bend mansion buildings this year anyway, not any of the Alligator Bayou ("5th Sleeper") lodges. So your room will be as per the 2019 refit, which is actually relatively recent given that the whole resort was closed down for 18 months during COVID.

For more details, layout plans, and 360-degree images of each of the room types at Port Orleans, see https://www.portorleans.org/rooms.php

Andre

 

[edk35]

Is anyone staying in the Magnolia area during construction? We are currently booked at FQ in July but we could save about $700 for that week if we switch and book woods view at RS. Just wondering if we would regret that change? It will be myself, daughter and 2 year old grandson. Thanks for any advice.

 

[andrewilley]

We are currently booked at FQ in July but we could save about $700 for that week if we switch and book woods view at RS.

I'd go for it. Only one building out of the four will be closed at any given time, and by July they may not even have finished with the first one (90). Put in a request to be as far away from the works as possible if you want, just to be extra sure.

Andre

 

[edk35]

I'd go for it. Only one building out of the four will be closed at any given time, and by July they may not even have finished with the first one (90). Put in a request to be as far away from the works as possible if you want, just to be extra sure.

Andre

Thanks so much!!!!

 

[edk35]

We have never stayed at a pet friendly resort. I love dogs, we have two, but I am not sure about staying in a room that is in a pet friendly area. If we book the woods view category it looks like building 80 is one of the ones that guest with dogs stay in. Does anyone ever request NOT to be in this building in that category? I know requests are just that and can't be guaranteed. TIA!!!

 

[andrewilley]

it looks like building 80 is one of the ones that guest with dogs stay in.

They mostly try to use Alligator Bayou 24 for pet dogs, but do remember that service dogs could have been in any building or room at any resort.

I wouldn't let it worry you anyway unless you have a severe allergy, they do a deeper clean-down after an animal has been present.

Andre

 

[edk35]

They mostly try to use Alligator Bayou 24 for pet dogs, but do remember that service dogs could have been in any building or room at any resort.

I wouldn't let it worry you anyway unless you have a severe allergy, they do a deeper clean-down after an animal has been present.

Andre

Oh okay thanks so much!!!!