Port Orleans French Quarter – a Perfect WDW Getaway Spot For Adults

One of the biggest challenges in planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for adults is picking which resort to stay at. Personally, I know I am looking for someplace quiet, scenic, and moderately inexpensive when I go to book my vacation Port Orleans French Quarter is the WDW Resort that meets all these criteria and more:

Setting: The resort has a Mardi Gras/New Orleans theme, and it really showcases the New Orleans French Quarter style architecture and atmosphere. The resort is smaller (by about half!), quieter, and more beautiful than a lot of its comparable lodging counterparts.

Rooms: All the rooms were recently renovated to include 2 queen beds (a step up from other resorts that offer 2 doubles) as well as new linens and decor, and in total there are about 1,000 guest rooms spread around 7 buildings

Romance: The resort is sophisticated (without being too snobby) and quiet, with a lot of romantic spots. There are fountains, beautiful landscaping and soft lighting throughout the resort grounds that make a stroll along the cobblestone streets of the Sassagoula River a must for couples

Transportation: The resort has bus access to all major points of WDW (theme parks, water parks, etc), but it also has something that no other moderate resorts have – a ferry service directly to Downtown Disney (which makes it easy to hop over to Downtown Disney for some shopping or great restaurants and entertainment)

Recreation: The resort offers boat and bike rentals, as well as a swimming pool and walking/jogging paths, and it also offers nightly carriage rides and live entertainment on certain evenings in the hotel bar

Food: Port Orleans French Quarter is the only place at WDW that serves up authentic New Orleans style foods like gumbo and beignets (amazing pastries that are like a donut only fluffier!) at their food court. In addition, they have all the standard Disney food court fare (burgers, pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, etc)

Value: Being a ‘moderate’ resort means that POFQ is neither the cheapest, nor the most expensive resort on WDW property. I have, in the past, been a subscriber to the “who care what the room looks like you barely spend anytime in it anyway” philosophy, but once I saw Port Orleans French Quarter, I have to admit I changed my tune – it is definitely worth the step up in price from the value resorts, you get a lot more for not that much more money

Bottom line is, If you can’t decide where to stay at WDW and are looking for a slightly more ‘grown up’ place where you can relax and enjoy your serene surroundings, I urge you to check out Port Orleans French Quarter, you will be glad you did

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