This certainly doesn't fit into most people's image of what a Disney resort would look like. But I think that's the beauty and my fascination with the Disney hotels in Orlando. The moderate and deluxe resorts are all thematically based on some popular US holiday destination. Port Riverside is the scenic south, right out of Gone with the Wind and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn... Being a huge fan of southern culture, I was so psyched to find a great deal on this resort.
The gazebo where a couple got engaged the night we got in. This is considered one of the most romantic Disney resorts...
This is our building, the Oak Manor. Port Riverside is a huge resort and the major criticism of it is that some buildings are located so far away. We got one of the best locations, cross a bridge, walk pass the scenic pool and we are at the main building already...
This is the Disney Magical Express Bus that takes guests from the airport to their Disney resorts. Honestly, it saves us the $70 taxi ride and there is almost no waiting time. You have to reserve your tickets though. A truly pleasant ride.
We got a renovated room which meant queen size beds instead of doubles and a flat screen tv. The beds were a true blessing. If we did not stay in this fabulous room in a great location, maybe we wouldn't have loved Riverside so much but it was so gorgeous.
Crappy photo I know but it was so beautiful to see the waterwheel of the food court at night... I forgot to take photos of the lobby, the restaurant, the lounge and the pool... Bad blogger. Check out
www.portorleans.org/ for the best photos and information on this resort.
Another blurry photo taken in excitement!! This is the view of night time Downtown Disney from the boat. We hit Orlando during a cold spell and the boat ride was freezing... Because of our four hour delay in Washington DC, we had to miss out on the campfire and Smores AND the view of the Sassagoula River during sunset... (my original plan). We couldn't really see the other resorts well but suddenly Rio pointed out the hot air balloon and we saw all the lights from the distance... We are all getting excited.....
Of all the people I know who have visited Orlando, most do not stay at a Disney resort because they are overpriced. They are. And the rooms are small. But it's the theming that I adore. Actually I love the hotels more than the parks. I could do an entire trip here hotel hopping without going to the parks.
But that's just me. I can't imagine being here and NOT staying Disney.
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