What’s included at your stay — and what costs extra
Included at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside: nightly room rate covers your guest room, complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and select public areas, free self-parking for registered overnight guests, and Disney transportation (buses to the parks and a Sassagoula River water taxi to Disney Springs). Things that typically cost extra include additional adults in a room, pet fees for the dog-friendly rooms, paid airport transfers, many recreation rentals (bikes, fishing excursions, carriage rides), and food/drinks at the resort’s restaurants and bars.
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What's included in your stay
Your reservation covers the guest room, standard housekeeping, and access to the resort grounds and most public amenities. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in guest rooms and in select public areas such as pools, arcades and restaurants.
Registered overnight guests also get complimentary standard self-parking at the resort, complimentary bus transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks, and Early Theme Park Entry (30 minutes before posted opening) when you have valid theme-park admission and any required reservation.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and select public areas
- Free standard self-parking for registered overnight guests
- Disney bus transportation to parks and water parks; water taxi to Disney Springs
- Access to resort pools, walking trails, and evening 'Movies Under the Stars'
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and select public areas |
| Theme-park transport | Complimentary buses; water taxi to Disney Springs |
| Self-parking | Complimentary for registered overnight guests |
Rooms: standard in-room amenities
Rooms at the resort follow Disney standards for Moderate resorts. Room types include River view Room, Pool View Room, Standard View Room, Woods View Room, King Bed rooms, 5th Sleeper rooms, and several Royal Guest Room variants among others. Housekeeping and standard in-room amenities are included with your booking.
Complimentary items in rooms include Wi‑Fi and basic furniture/fixtures. Accessible rooms are available on request; cribs/Pack 'n Plays can be provided at no extra charge. If you need mobile conveniences, Mobile Check‑In and digital room keys via the My Disney Experience app are supported so you can go directly to your room when it’s ready.
- Room names available: River view Room; Pool View Room; Standard View Room; Woods View Room; Standard View- 5th Sleeper Room; Woods View- 5th Sleeper Room; Royal Guest Room-Standard View; Royal Guest Room - Woods View; Royal Guest Room-River View; King Bed rooms; Preferred Room; River View.Wheelchair with tub and option for hearing accessibility Room
- Accessible rooms and visual-alarm/hearing-notification options available on request
- Cribs/Pack 'n Plays available on request
| Sample room type | Typical occupancy note |
|---|---|
| Standard rooms | Up to 4 guests |
| Select 5th Sleeper rooms | Up to 5 guests |
| King Bed rooms | Designed for 2 guests |
Dining: what's included and what you’ll pay for
The nightly rate does not include meals or drinks. On-site dining options include the table-service Boatwright's Dining Hall (dinner only), the quick-service Riverside Mill Food Court (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and two lounge/pool bars—River Roost and Muddy Rivers—where food or drinks are charged to your room or paid separately.
Boatwright's accepts reservations and is a separate charge; the Riverside Mill operates as a quick-service venue with multiple stations and is pay-as-you-go. Some Disney dining plans/credits may be accepted at specific outlets — check current Disney policies if you plan to use a dining plan.
- Boatwright's Dining Hall — Table service (dinner hours listed as 5:00 PM–9:00 PM on official listings); paid per meal
- Riverside Mill Food Court — Quick-service (official hours listed as 7:00 AM–11:00 PM); paid per meal
- River Roost (lounge) and Muddy Rivers (pool bar) — drinks and snacks charged separately
| Venue | Included with stay? |
|---|---|
| Boatwright's Dining Hall | No — charges per meal; reservations recommended |
| Riverside Mill Food Court | No — counter-service purchases required |
| River Roost / Muddy Rivers | No — drinks/snacks are paid |
Pools, recreation and onsite activities
Pool access is included for registered guests. The resort has six pools total: the main Ol' Man Island feature pool (with waterslide, kiddie play area and whirlpool) and five quieter leisure pools dispersed through the two resort sections. Pool hours and lifeguard availability can vary by pool and are subject to change.
Many recreational options are paid extras or require reservations: bicycle rentals, fishing excursions, and horse-drawn carriage rides are available on-site but are not covered by the room rate. The resort shows free evening 'Movies Under the Stars' most nights (weather permitting).
- Ol' Man Island feature pool (95-foot waterslide, children's play area, whirlpool) — included access
- Five quiet pools across Alligator Bayou and Magnolia Bend — included access; quiet-pool rules apply
- Free Movies Under the Stars and scheduled evening activities (weather permitting)
| Activity | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Included for registered overnight guests |
| Bike rentals | Extra — rental fees apply |
| Horse-drawn carriage rides / fishing excursions | Extra — paid activities |
Transportation, parking and transfers
Complimentary Disney bus transportation to the theme parks and a Sassagoula River water taxi to Disney Springs are included for guests. Guests also receive Early Theme Park Entry when they have valid admission and reservations.
Standard self-parking at the resort is complimentary for registered overnight guests; theme-park standard parking is also complimentary for resort guests during their stay. Airport transfers and private shuttles are not included—external companies such as Mears Connect operate paid airport shuttle services.
- Disney buses and water taxi to Disney Springs — included
- Standard self-parking — complimentary for registered overnight guests
- Airport shuttle (Mears Connect) — separate charge (prices set by the transfer provider)
| Transport | Included? |
|---|---|
| Disney bus to parks | Included |
| Sassagoula River water taxi to Disney Springs | Included |
| Airport shuttle (Mears Connect) | Not included — paid service |
Services and fees that may cost extra
Several items are commonly charged separately. Disney charges for each additional adult (over two adults) in a room; the recorded policy lists a charge of $25 per night plus tax per extra adult. Pet-friendly rooms are available only in designated buildings and carry a nightly surcharge.
Other paid items include in-room charges for meals and drinks, recreation rentals and excursions, and some special services. The resort does not have an on-site fitness center or spa, so any gym or spa services would require visiting another property or an off-site provider (those would be extra).
- Extra adult fee: $25 per night plus tax for each adult beyond two (per recorded policy)
- Pet fee: a nightly surcharge applies for up to two dogs in designated pet-friendly rooms (recorded as $50 per night)
- Paid extras: bike rentals, fishing trips, carriage rides, specialty dining, alcoholic beverages, and some souvenir purchases
| Common extra | Recorded detail |
|---|---|
| Additional adult charge | $25 per night plus tax per extra adult (policy recorded) |
| Pet fee (dogs) | Nightly surcharge for up to 2 dogs in designated rooms (recorded as $50/night) |
| Airport transfer | Not included; Mears Connect and other providers charge per passenger |
Accessibility, policies and practical notes
Accessible rooms and features are available on request; Magnolia Bend buildings have elevators. Service animals are welcome without being part of the dog-friendly room program, and visual/hearing-notification rooms are offered in some room types.
The minimum check-in age is 18. A credit card and government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in. If you plan to arrive early or depart late, bell services can hold luggage; Mobile Check‑In and the Online Check‑In program are available to streamline arrival.
- Accessible rooms and pool lifts available; some elevators in Magnolia Bend
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Mobile Check‑In and digital room key available via My Disney Experience app
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 18 years |
| Cribs/Pack 'n Plays | Available on request |
| Service animals | Welcome regardless of dog-friendly program |
