What's included with your room — and what costs extra
Standard inclusions with your room at Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter include in-room amenities (complimentary Wi‑Fi, toiletries, towels), daily housekeeping every other day, access to Doubloon Lagoon pool and resort activities, and complimentary Disney bus service to the theme parks. Extra charges you should expect: self-parking (nightly fee), supervised childcare/babysitting (surcharge), on-site food and drinks, arcade games and bicycle rentals (surcharge).
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What your room rate covers
Your paid room includes the sleeping accommodation (for example, Garden View Room, Pool View Room, River View Room, or King room types), standard in-room furniture and amenities, and housekeeping service every other day.
Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in every guest room and throughout the resort, so you can plan park days or stream from your room at no extra charge.
- In-room Wi‑Fi (complimentary)
- Bed(s), linens, towels, toiletries
- Housekeeping every other day
- Access to on-site activities and pool area
| Room type example | Bed configuration | Typical occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Garden View Room | 2 Queen Beds | Up to 4 guests |
| Pool View Room | 2 Queen Beds | Up to 4 guests |
| King room | 1 King Bed | Up to 2 guests |
Included resort facilities and free services
Guests have access to Doubloon Lagoon pool (the resort's pool) with its 51‑foot sea‑serpent waterslide, whirlpool spa, children's water play area and complimentary pool towels. Lifeguards and life jackets are available at the pool.
Complimentary Disney bus transport to all four theme parks and Disney Springs is provided. A weather‑permitting Sassagoula River Cruise water taxi runs between the resort and Disney Springs.
- Doubloon Lagoon pool (main on-site pool) — towels provided
- Lifeguards on duty and life jackets available
- Complimentary Disney buses to theme parks
- Sassagoula River Cruise to Disney Springs (weather permitting)
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Theme park buses | Yes (complimentary) |
| Water taxi to Disney Springs | Yes (weather permitting, complimentary) |
| Pool towels | Yes (complimentary) |
Dining: what's included and what you pay for
The nightly room rate does not include meals or drinks. On-site dining is quick‑service or bar/lounge style, and all operate on a walk-up basis — no advance table reservations are accepted at resort venues.
You can use applicable Disney Dining Plan credits where accepted, but meal charges and specialty drinks are billed separately to your folio or paid at purchase.
- Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory — quick‑service (breakfast, lunch, dinner; 7:00 AM–11:00 PM)
- Scat Cat's Club – Café — beignets and coffee (hours vary; early morning availability noted)
- Scat Cat's Club – Lounge — cocktails and live music (typical 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; live music Thurs–Sun)
| Venue | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory | Quick‑service meals; open morning–late night |
| Scat Cat's Club – Café | Beignets and coffee; allergy‑friendly beignet option |
| Mardi Grogs pool bar | Poolside drinks and snacks; open seasonally/with pool hours |
Common extras and surcharges
Some services on property incur extra charges. Self‑parking at the resort carries a nightly fee; valet parking is not available at French Quarter. Expect to pay for on‑demand items and some recreational rentals.
Supervised childcare or babysitting services are offered for an additional surcharge, and the South Quarter Arcade and bicycle rentals operate for a fee.
- Self‑parking — nightly charge (no valet)
- Supervised childcare/activities — surcharge
- Babysitting services — surcharge
- South Quarter Arcade games — pay per play
- Bicycle rentals — available for rent (surcharge)
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking | Nightly fee (amount varies) |
| Babysitting / supervised childcare | Surcharge |
| Arcade & bike rentals | Pay per use / rental fee |
Housekeeping, check‑in/check‑out and incidentals
Check‑in begins at 3:00 PM and check‑out is at 11:00 AM. The resort offers Online Check‑In and Mobile Check‑In with a digital key through the My Disney Experience app; Bell Services can hold luggage for early arrivals or late departures.
Government‑issued ID and a credit/debit card or cash deposit may be required at check‑in for incidental charges. Rooms receive housekeeping every other day as standard for this resort category.
- Check‑in: 3:00 PM
- Check‑out: 11:00 AM
- Online and Mobile Check‑In available
- Housekeeping: every other day
- ID and card/deposit may be requested at check‑in
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check‑in age | 18 years old |
| Luggage | Bell Services can hold luggage |
| Incidentals | Card/cash deposit may be requested |
What's not available on site (or is limited)
French Quarter is compact and has only one on‑site pool and no full‑service spa. Fitness‑center listings conflict across sources; some sources list no fitness center on site while a few booking sites list a fitness amenity.
If you want more pools, dining variety, or resort amenities, you can walk or take the short boat/bus connection to sister property Port Orleans Riverside for additional dining and pool options.
- No on‑site full‑service spa at French Quarter
- Only one on‑site pool (Doubloon Lagoon); no private pool cabanas
- Fitness center availability is unclear across sources — check before booking
- Port Orleans Riverside nearby for extra dining/pools
| Amenity | Availability at French Quarter |
|---|---|
| Full‑service spa | No (spa services located at other Disney resorts) |
| Multiple on‑site pools | No (single Doubloon Lagoon pool; Riverside has more pools) |
| Cabanas at pool | Not available |
