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Stately southern mansions, rustic bayou dwellings and ornate row-house
buildings are recalled at Disney's Port Orleans Resort, a 3,056-room
resort that features two "regions" -- the French Quarter and Riverside.
Southern architecture creates the setting for romance amid trees
and flowers. The resort offers a step back in time into the heart
and soul of the Southern region of our country.
The two themed regions -- totaling 3,056 rooms -- are connected
by a winding road and picturesque waterways to capture the mystery
and romance of a trip up the Mississippi River from New Orleans
to Natchez. But in the Walt Disney World geography, resort guests
can travel by flat-bottomed boats even farther "down river," to
the shops and showplaces of Downtown Disney -- including the Marketplace,
West Side and Pleasure Island.
Down the River is the Romance of the French Quarter
Disney's 1,008-room Port Orleans-French Quarter is a village of
seven three-story residence buildings plus shops, dining and recreation
areas situated riverside.
The 300-seat Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory with a variety
of food-court vendors offers everything from beignets and hand-dipped
ice cream to spit-roasted chicken with jambalaya.
The recreation area is highlighted by a colorful sea serpent statue
slide that emerges from the pool -- Doubloon Lagoon -- in a blaze
of purple and turquoise. Frolicking around the pool are comical
Mardi Gras characters. Bicycles and boats are available for rental
at the Port Orleans Landing.
Scat Cat's Club features a light menu of hors d'oeuvres and entertainment.
Mardi Grogs poolside bar serves a variety of specialty drinks, plus
light snacks.
Across Port Orleans Square in the resort's French Quarter region
is Jackson Square Gifts & Desires featuring Mardi Gras, resort and
Disney character merchandise.
Most guestrooms feature two double beds and accommodate four guests.
There are a limited number of rooms with king-size beds. Handicapped-equipped
rooms and non-smoking rooms are available.
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