The Magnolia Bend section has certain rooms called Royal Guest Rooms, which are themed to the various Disney Princesses. Tiana is the main princess, as she is the hostess of the resort. Photos are available online, and you can see various royal touches from different animated films.
Port Orleans Riverside has princess theme rooms. The rooms are welcoming Tiana so all of her princess friends give her gifts so as you explore the rooms you can spot all the ‘gifts’ the princesses gave her. Some of my favourite rooms to stay in. So magical. I love how peaceful it is and fun fact, when I got back to the hotel one time I saw an armadillo 🤎 love Port Orleans Riverside!
Tim, thank you. This is one of my favorite places on Disney property. My husband and I renewed our wedding vows in that gazebo in the Magnolia area. I walked down that long path you pointed out that would make great photos, and it did. One of my best memories ever. Thank you so much for showing that beautiful area.
I just want to say thank you so much @TheTimTracker for this very detailed video. Having you walk around all the hotel buildings, ended up unlocking a core memory for me of when me and my family first went to stay at this resort so long ago. It's been a mystery stuck in the back of my brain forever. Thank you again for being so detailed and creating such enjoyable videos.
Boatwrights is highly underrated. I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about it. Food and service were amazing. And then pop over to the lounge for Yee Ha Bob. The perfect resort night in my opinion.
We ate there in June. It was so delicious. The prime rib was so good. Then we went over and heard Yeeha Bob on his 70th birthday. It was a magical evening.
we are taking our dog with us at end of April , so excited! Are you able to walk all around resort with your dog, as long as on leash and cleaning up after everything?
This is the second largest resort in Disney World. I totally agree with all the comments--you can get lost in this place. It's a beautiful place to get lost, but you're still lost. 😁 Like a lot of these giant resorts, there's a lot of bus stops--5 here. From experience, this can be a problem, especially if your stop is one of the last on the route. You can often wait and wait, as buses come in full. That's a minor quibble--the incredible theming and peaceful feel of this resort and it's companion the French Quarter make it my favorites of the Moderate resorts. Some very good food options, and Disney Springs is a pretty boat ride away.
Thanks Tim! We always stayed at Port Orleans. Nothing like getting off the bus after a long day at the parks and have a LONG walk to your room. Last year we stayed at Poly, and now we are spoiled!!
This video was perfect ❤ I’ve stayed at this resort twice and it’s my favourite too. It’s ruined the other resorts for me because they don’t compare. Staying at Riverside is like a holiday inside a holiday. It’s so calm and peaceful, there’s a lot of wildlife to spot. If you like birds it’s a great place for bird watching along the river. The cast members are great, they seem genuinely happy to be there and the people that stay there are great company. We met some amazing people who were also staying, people were really friendly, I mean you’re in Disney, life is good, people are happy ❤
We stayed here in 2017 and we LOVED it! It was our first ever WDW holiday from the UK. We loved the size (esp as we stayed at caribbean beach last year which is huge) and the relaxing boat ride into disney springs. The pace here is so relaxed, so homely, can't wait to visit again. The only downside (now) - no skyliner!
Port Orleans was the first resort I ever stayed at on Disney property. I was lost trying to find my room every day of my seven day stay. 🙃 (This was before phones with GPS)
Family went to Boatwrights on our Nov 2022 trip to Disney, and as a Southern Louisianan who hasn't had native food in over a decade, it was a black to the past and a very welcomed stroll down memory lane. Absolutely fantastic meal.
St Louis, Cairo, and Memphis are all port stops along the Mississippi. St Louis and Memphis are still larger ports but Cairo only has like 1000 people left in it.
Boatwright’s is one of the best restaurants on property. We’re local and have been several times. I’ve had something different every time and each dish has been fantastic. The cornbread is to die for! Also, the gift shop at Riverside is one of my favorite on property. It’s huge and usually has different or hard to find merch. Love Riverside so much ❤
Back before the pandemic if you purchased something in the parks you could have it sent to your resort for pick up so you didn’t have to carry it around all day - the Packages area you showed at Fulton’s General Store is where you’d pick up your packages at the end of the day or next day if you were staying at POR. You also used to be able to ship stuff to your home from there.
Also included in Port Orleans is the French Quarters. If you walk past the boats there is a pathway to it. We have stayed in the bayou & Magnolua several times. We prefer the magnolia section. Started staying there when it was Dixie Landings.
We loved our stay at Riverside. Best room in my opinion is a princess themed pool view room in Oak Manor. Right across the bridge to the main building but a little far from the main pool, but the quiet pool was very nice and right outside our building. Other family members stayed in the Alligator Bayou section and complained about how confusing it was to find their way around. Watching this video brought back such good memories of our 2017 trip.
Port Orleans hasn’t changed since last time I was there in 2016. Brings back great memories when my boys were littles. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten the Magic Bar there.
Hi Tim- We love Riverside and we opt to stay in the preferred rooms since the resort is so large. This usually puts us in building 14 in Alligator Bayou, so we are close to every where we need to go. Just something to consider if you love the feel of the resort but you are nervous about the size. Also, I believe the princess banners denote the royal rooms (themed rooms) in the Magnolia Bend section.
I got lost at Port Orleans Riverside from late evening to nighttime (the sun set happened fast!) and my phone was dead. Started getting panicked at the end. Glad to see it’s not just me!
13:01 That device is a Cotton Press to make bales. There used to be a plaque somewhere on it describing it. There are 3 styles of Bayou Lodges. They get more rustic the further you go from the main building, as does the scenery you’re walking thru. The “fancy” buildings are meant to represent Plantation Mansions and their neatly manicured lawns and landscaping. The Princess names are for the “Royal” rooms.
Riverside is my childhood resort! We used to go all the time and we’d always stay at riverside in the Alligator Bayou. My family actually had been staying there since it was Dixie Landings and we even still have a couple reusable mugs from the resort back then! Eventually we did start staying at French Quarter instead because everything was so much closer together it was easier for my great-grandma to get around, but we’d still take the boat down to riverside now and then to shop at the general store. Thanks for the great, in depth tour Tim and the wonderful editing Jenn!
tim!! I’m currently a cast member working in epcot creations! if you stop by during launch of food and wine on thursday I would love to say hi to you and assist with merchandise! 😊
We ate at Boatwrights before the pandemic and it was great and so we decided to go there again last year and the menu changed and not nearly as many options and we were very disappointed in the food.
We always stay at Riverside. That press thing in the middle in the food court is representing a cotton press used to press cotton into bales to load on the steam boat
I absolutely love both Port Orleans resorts! Very found memories from Riverside and French Quarter is just a ‘vibe’! I love the smaller size and the enjoy the Club there.
Omg that place is massive. You showed me a whole new area I didn't know existed. You showed pools I didn't know existed. But you missed the main pool in the French quarter with the dragon. And Scat Cats in the French Quarter with the Mickey beignets 🤣🤣🤣
The first ever trip we took to Disney in 1996 we stayed at Dixie Landings in Alligator Bayou. We then stayed multiple times in various areas in the resort. We have since stayed at other places but it holds a special place in my heart for childhood memories!
Boatwrights is very good. We’ve stayed at POR three times and eaten there every time. We always go over thanksgiving and Boatwrights always offers a full Thanksgiving meal. Something to consider if going to Disney Thanksgiving week.
It was a resort tour video you both did about 5 years ago when I found this channel. I have been watching ever since! Great to see another long resort tour. Keep doing what you are doing 😊👍
This has got to be the VERY BEST tour of a Disney Resort I have ever seen! I learned so much about this resort. Thank you so much Tim! Very enjoyable!!
Hi. We ere there the end of May and stayed in Magnolia. It didn’t feel far away from anything. The bus stop is close or you can do a quick walk through reception and get the bus from there. The busses are great and we never waited too long. The food there is very good too. Big shout out to the people at the entrance who brought is to our room via the golf cart. Such nice people! Oh, by the way, the Magnolia houses have elevators. Thanks Tim and Jen. It was so great to relive our visit. Tim, you really do a great tour!
We LOVE your resort tour videos!!!! This one was great! You covered everything there was to know about POR. So in depth and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
We travel from the UK and this is where we stay. We don't mind the size. We love the alligator bayou section and the pools are lovely and quiet after a busy day in the parks. Thank you for a great tour, we can't wait to go again.
An hour long TimTracker resort tour video?? I couldn't have picked a better night for laundry :D I'm in!
One of my favorite resorts
Yeah their longer videos and live shows are what gets me through dishes! 😂
The Magnolia Bend section has certain rooms called Royal Guest Rooms, which are themed to the various Disney Princesses. Tiana is the main princess, as she is the hostess of the resort. Photos are available online, and you can see various royal touches from different animated films.
Thank you for this. I was wondering where the Royal rooms were.
These types of videos are how my wife and I found your channel back in 2019.
Came for the Resort Tours, stayed for The Trackers.
Bro…same.
No one provides a better resort tour then Tim! Great job editing Jenn!
Port Orleans Riverside has princess theme rooms. The rooms are welcoming Tiana so all of her princess friends give her gifts so as you explore the rooms you can spot all the ‘gifts’ the princesses gave her. Some of my favourite rooms to stay in. So magical. I love how peaceful it is and fun fact, when I got back to the hotel one time I saw an armadillo 🤎 love Port Orleans Riverside!
Tim, thank you. This is one of my favorite places on Disney property. My husband and I renewed our wedding vows in that gazebo in the Magnolia area. I walked down that long path you pointed out that would make great photos, and it did. One of my best memories ever. Thank you so much for showing that beautiful area.
When Tim drops a 1 hour tour video 🤪🥳😋 KING OF THE BUS KING OF THR BUS!
I can't believe it's been 13 years since our stay there! Thank you for sharing this, it brought back so many memories.
Riverside is my favorite Disney Resort. Always stay in the Princess rooms.
I just want to say thank you so much @TheTimTracker for this very detailed video. Having you walk around all the hotel buildings, ended up unlocking a core memory for me of when me and my family first went to stay at this resort so long ago. It's been a mystery stuck in the back of my brain forever. Thank you again for being so detailed and creating such enjoyable videos.
Boatwrights is highly underrated. I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about it. Food and service were amazing. And then pop over to the lounge for Yee Ha Bob. The perfect resort night in my opinion.
We ate there in June. It was so delicious. The prime rib was so good. Then we went over and heard Yeeha Bob on his 70th birthday. It was a magical evening.
I stayed at Riverside with my dog. He loved it, loved the green spaces to walk, loved seeing the other dogs. It feels so calm and remote.
we are taking our dog with us at end of April , so excited! Are you able to walk all around resort with your dog, as long as on leash and cleaning up after everything?
@@leftfinned yes , I believe you could take dogs anywhere outside 👍
This is the second largest resort in Disney World. I totally agree with all the comments--you can get lost in this place. It's a beautiful place to get lost, but you're still lost. 😁 Like a lot of these giant resorts, there's a lot of bus stops--5 here. From experience, this can be a problem, especially if your stop is one of the last on the route. You can often wait and wait, as buses come in full.
That's a minor quibble--the incredible theming and peaceful feel of this resort and it's companion the French Quarter make it my favorites of the Moderate resorts.
Some very good food options, and Disney Springs is a pretty boat ride away.
Thanks Tim! We always stayed at Port Orleans. Nothing like getting off the bus after a long day at the parks and have a LONG walk to your room. Last year we stayed at Poly, and now we are spoiled!!
This video was perfect ❤ I’ve stayed at this resort twice and it’s my favourite too. It’s ruined the other resorts for me because they don’t compare. Staying at Riverside is like a holiday inside a holiday. It’s so calm and peaceful, there’s a lot of wildlife to spot. If you like birds it’s a great place for bird watching along the river. The cast members are great, they seem genuinely happy to be there and the people that stay there are great company. We met some amazing people who were also staying, people were really friendly, I mean you’re in Disney, life is good, people are happy ❤
We stayed here in 2017 and we LOVED it! It was our first ever WDW holiday from the UK. We loved the size (esp as we stayed at caribbean beach last year which is huge) and the relaxing boat ride into disney springs. The pace here is so relaxed, so homely, can't wait to visit again. The only downside (now) - no skyliner!
We had a great meal with terrific service at Boatwrights. I love that they have some large round tables for families.
Port Orleans was the first resort I ever stayed at on Disney property. I was lost trying to find my room every day of my seven day stay. 🙃 (This was before phones with GPS)
Tim's tour and Jen's editing, makes Port Orleans look as big as real New Orleans. 🤣🤣
Family went to Boatwrights on our Nov 2022 trip to Disney, and as a Southern Louisianan who hasn't had native food in over a decade, it was a black to the past and a very welcomed stroll down memory lane.
Absolutely fantastic meal.
The last time we went to Disney in 2016 this is where we stayed!! Nice to see it again.😎
St Louis, Cairo, and Memphis are all port stops along the Mississippi. St Louis and Memphis are still larger ports but Cairo only has like 1000 people left in it.
Great video! We are staying here in 4 days. It's our first ever Disney resort. I can't wait!
Enjoy!
Yes! Those cities are the destinations. And it’s Cay-ro in Illinois. Not Cairo in Egypt.
Boatwright’s is one of the best restaurants on property. We’re local and have been several times. I’ve had something different every time and each dish has been fantastic. The cornbread is to die for! Also, the gift shop at Riverside is one of my favorite on property. It’s huge and usually has different or hard to find merch. Love Riverside so much ❤
Loved this resort.Riverside is one of the few resorts that will accept dogs in certain rooms.
WE LOVE THIS RESORT!!! Always calm and relaxing.
Back before the pandemic if you purchased something in the parks you could have it sent to your resort for pick up so you didn’t have to carry it around all day - the Packages area you showed at Fulton’s General Store is where you’d pick up your packages at the end of the day or next day if you were staying at POR. You also used to be able to ship stuff to your home from there.
Also included in Port Orleans is the French Quarters. If you walk past the boats there is a pathway to it. We have stayed in the bayou & Magnolua several times. We prefer the magnolia section. Started staying there when it was Dixie Landings.
I went to port Orleans at Christmas time. It's amazing. They put a huge tree in the center of the lobby. And boatwrights food is so good.
I like how the "no food or drink" shows a hot dog. I feel targeted. 😂
Jenn you did amazing job of editing! Great job.♥️
We loved our stay at Riverside. Best room in my opinion is a princess themed pool view room in Oak Manor. Right across the bridge to the main building but a little far from the main pool, but the quiet pool was very nice and right outside our building. Other family members stayed in the Alligator Bayou section and complained about how confusing it was to find their way around. Watching this video brought back such good memories of our 2017 trip.
My dad loves what he calls, “theme park fries.” Lol
I’ve eaten at Boatwrights twice but wsy back in 1992 and 1996. It was very good food then.❤
My God Tim.... YOU DID IT!!!!! Thank you 😘😘😘😘
I'm there in 20 days so thanks for reviewing JUST in time! 😉👌🏼💙
Port Orleans hasn’t changed since last time I was there in 2016. Brings back great memories when my boys were littles. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten the Magic Bar there.
Hi Tim- We love Riverside and we opt to stay in the preferred rooms since the resort is so large. This usually puts us in building 14 in Alligator Bayou, so we are close to every where we need to go. Just something to consider if you love the feel of the resort but you are nervous about the size. Also, I believe the princess banners denote the royal rooms (themed rooms) in the Magnolia Bend section.
We love love love building 14! So many memories…
We used to stay at Aligator Bayou when I was little and it was not yet Riverside. It was so peaceful. A lovely way to get away from the crowds
Boatwrights is awesome! The all you can eat platter is great!! I think you guys would love it there! Always great service and food! 😊
Goofy and Donald at the end 😍🥰
We ate at Boatwrights a few months ago, it was way better than what I expected 🎉 They had really good cornbread!
I got lost at Port Orleans Riverside from late evening to nighttime (the sun set happened fast!) and my phone was dead. Started getting panicked at the end. Glad to see it’s not just me!
13:01 That device is a Cotton Press to make bales. There used to be a plaque somewhere on it describing it.
There are 3 styles of Bayou Lodges. They get more rustic the further you go from the main building, as does the scenery you’re walking thru. The “fancy” buildings are meant to represent Plantation Mansions and their neatly manicured lawns and landscaping. The Princess names are for the “Royal” rooms.
I loved Janelles costume! Also villains grove is my favorite too!! I think my favorite Disney villain is Ursula! She’s geniously evil!
King of the bus...we always stay at AOA, which we love, but the next time we go we really want to stay here. Thanks for the tour! Super excited!💙💙
I'm rewatching this video and doing a shot every time Tim says "vestibule"! 😅
my brothers hopefully getting married here next year so this tour is perfect!!!!
Thanks Tim - Looking forward to watching this. We’ll be staying at Riverside in a couple of weeks time. Flying in from UK 🇬🇧 and can’t wait. 😃
Beautiful Resort! Our favorite moderate resort.
Looking forward to staying there again!
Woohoo resort tour! I love these😁
Riverside is my childhood resort! We used to go all the time and we’d always stay at riverside in the Alligator Bayou. My family actually had been staying there since it was Dixie Landings and we even still have a couple reusable mugs from the resort back then! Eventually we did start staying at French Quarter instead because everything was so much closer together it was easier for my great-grandma to get around, but we’d still take the boat down to riverside now and then to shop at the general store. Thanks for the great, in depth tour Tim and the wonderful editing Jenn!
I love this quiet resort. Let's get to the video ❣️
Love this resort. It is so nostalgic to me!
Just stayed there this weekend! So relaxing!
tim!! I’m currently a cast member working in epcot creations! if you stop by during launch of food and wine on thursday I would love to say hi to you and assist with merchandise! 😊
My friend just bought his annual pass and we are staying here this weekend for his first trip as a passholder! Good timing Tim!
It was so delicious. At there last summer. The onion soup was amazing. Love the decor.
That bus part was awesome! So cute. Loved our stay at this resort years ago. Definitely would go back.
Wow Tim , love all the facts❤
We ate at Boatwrights before the pandemic and it was great and so we decided to go there again last year and the menu changed and not nearly as many options and we were very disappointed in the food.
We always stay at Riverside. That press thing in the middle in the food court is representing a cotton press used to press cotton into bales to load on the steam boat
I love resort tours!! Thanks Tim!
Wow that resort is like a park all by itself, I would get lost for sure. Love a resort tour 😍
Love this resort. the feel is so relaxing, more for adult children and parents, we stayed here all the time. Best bakery.
Love Port Orleans Riverside Resort!
I absolutely love both Port Orleans resorts! Very found memories from Riverside and French Quarter is just a ‘vibe’! I love the smaller size and the enjoy the Club there.
Omg that place is massive. You showed me a whole new area I didn't know existed. You showed pools I didn't know existed. But you missed the main pool in the French quarter with the dragon. And Scat Cats in the French Quarter with the Mickey beignets 🤣🤣🤣
I guess you have to do a whole section on the other side.🤣🤣
We found your channel 5 years ago when looking for a preview for our Contemporary stay. We haven't missed a single video from you guys since!❤
Love poet orleans riverside is lovely ,to say so happy to stay they .hope to go back one day. love the tour tim
I stayed there is March of 2023 for the 50th anniversary. FANTASTIC
Great tour!!! Bringing back amazing memories!!! ❤❤❤
The first ever trip we took to Disney in 1996 we stayed at Dixie Landings in Alligator Bayou. We then stayed multiple times in various areas in the resort. We have since stayed at other places but it holds a special place in my heart for childhood memories!
Would defiantly want more of these resort tours!!! Thank you Tim!
Love love love Port Orleans!!
Boatwrights is very good. We’ve stayed at POR three times and eaten there every time. We always go over thanksgiving and Boatwrights always offers a full Thanksgiving meal. Something to consider if going to Disney Thanksgiving week.
One thing I love about Tim and Jenn’s channel is no matter how bad your day is going listening to Tim always makes the day better.
Such a fact!! Especially the live shows. I cannot go a day without watching this channel! #myhappyplace
It was a resort tour video you both did about 5 years ago when I found this channel. I have been watching ever since! Great to see another long resort tour. Keep doing what you are doing 😊👍
Lots of memories with our love one 🥰
This has got to be the VERY BEST tour of a Disney Resort I have ever seen! I learned so much about this resort. Thank you so much Tim! Very enjoyable!!
Fantastic video! Thanks!
Port Orleans Riverside is my favorite resort. It's the only resort that I will stay at. Thanks for showing it off.
Years ago we stayed in Magnolia Terrace. Beautiful room, close to the bus stop. Not far from food, etc.
love your walking tours. They are so helpful.
Thanks, Tim. Great video!
Loved the prime rib plus shopping at the gift shop ❤
Hi. We ere there the end of May and stayed in Magnolia. It didn’t feel far away from anything. The bus stop is close or you can do a quick walk through reception and get the bus from there. The busses are great and we never waited too long. The food there is very good too. Big shout out to the people at the entrance who brought is to our room via the golf cart. Such nice people! Oh, by the way, the Magnolia houses have elevators. Thanks Tim and Jen. It was so great to relive our visit. Tim, you really do a great tour!
The typhoon is a arcade roller coaster simulator ride. It's very cool to ride on. You'll love it.
I will be there in 3 weeks! So excited you made this video!
1:13 those are all cities and towns along the Mississippi River
None of that just drop. It's the best I honestly I was laughing the whole time. It's so fun...😊
We LOVE your resort tour videos!!!! This one was great! You covered everything there was to know about POR. So in depth and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
Hi Tim! The banners at Port Orleans is for the Princess Rooms… the rooms in that area are all princess themed.
fantastic theming excellent review Tim
Love a King of the Bus tour!
We stayed here last year. It was great!
We travel from the UK and this is where we stay. We don't mind the size. We love the alligator bayou section and the pools are lovely and quiet after a busy day in the parks.
Thank you for a great tour, we can't wait to go again.
Love this! Staying here in September ❤
Great video. I love POR, it's my second favorite moderate. Great place to jog and afterwards a lot of little places to just sit and relax.