Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside are both moderate resorts at Disney World. Let’s compare these 2 Disney Moderate resorts. Which would you choose?
1. Overview
Disney Resorts all have amazing theming. Learn the theming of Port Orleans Riverside versus Caribbean Beach.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Port Orleans Riverside is themed out of rural Louisiana. Guests will find the Sassagoula River (inspired by the Mississippi River) winding next to the resort. There are 2 areas, the Magnolia Bend mansions and the Alligator Bayou’s cottages.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Caribbean Beach is themed to treat guests to a tropical paradise. Guests will enjoy views of the 45‐acre Barefoot Bay, complete with white-sand beaches. Resort is designed with colonial architecture in mind.
2. Recreation
Both resorts offer pools (with water slides at main pool), Movies under the Stars, Bike Rentals, Fishing, Jogging trail, an arcade and a playground. Learn what recreation activities set them apart below.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Pools – while both have amazing Resort pools, Port Orleans Riverside is unique since guests may also use the sister pool at Port Orleans French Quarter.
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
- Surrey Bike Rental
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Pirate Adventure Cruise
- Volleyball
3. Transportation
Both Resorts offer Magical Express, an internal bus and complimentary busses to and from the parks. However, one of these resorts offers a unique transportation option.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Magical Express
- Internal bus (between the 4 Resort bus stops)
- Continuous Bus to and from parks
- Complimentary water taxi to and from Disney Springs
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Magical Express
- Internal bus (between the 7 Resort bus stops)
- Continuous Bus to and from parks
4. Resort Rooms
Both resorts are comparative in size, as the number of rooms at each is similar. However, there are a few things that set them apart.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Size: 314 square feet
- # of Guests: Some rooms sleep up to 5 adults (rooms that have a pull down murphy bed) plus a child under 3 in the room. It is a $15 charge per adult (first 2 are free).
- # of Rooms: 2048 in 2 sections
- Official Dog Policies: Guests of this resort may bring their dogs for an additional $50/per night, limit 2 dogs per guest room.
- Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Size: 340 square feet (these are the largest Moderate rooms on Disney property)
- # of Guests: Up to 4 adults plus one child under 3 in a crib in either 2 queen size beds or a few rooms have kings. Additional adult fee is $15 per night per adult (first 2 adults are free)
- # of Rooms: 2,112 in 33 colorful 2-story buildings
- Disney pirate rooms are located in the Trinidad South area.
5. Distance From Parks
Learn the distance from parks from each of the resorts, the distance is calculated by bus. If you have a favorite park, it is a good idea to know the distance.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Animal Kingdom – 9 miles
- Hollywood Studios – 5 miles
- Epcot – 1 mile
- Magic Kingdom – 5 miles
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Animal Kingdom – 2 miles
- Hollywood Studios – 2 miles
- Epcot – 1 mile
- Magic Kingdom – 6 miles
Learn more about the Walt Disney World Resorts and contact Destinations in Florida to help you book your perfect resort.
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