Can you take the boat from Port Orleans French Quarter to Riverside?

The journey time between Riverside and French Quarter is about five minutes and the onward trip from French Quarter to Disney Springs takes another 15 minutes. The direct boats from Riverside take about 20 minutes.



Yes, you can absolutely take a boat between Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside. This service is part of the Sassagoula River Cruise, a charming ferry system that connects both Port Orleans resorts to Disney Springs. The boats run frequently throughout the day, typically between 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM. While the primary purpose of the ferry is to transport guests to the shopping and dining district, it serves as an internal shuttle between the two sister resorts as well. The ride between French Quarter and Riverside takes only about 3 to 5 minutes, offering a relaxing alternative to the 10-15 minute riverside walking path. To ensure you are on the right boat, look for the color-coded flags: boats with yellow flags are heading to Riverside, while those with purple flags serve French Quarter. This free transportation is highly praised for its scenic views of the manicured "New Orleans" style landscapes and is a must-do for guests staying at either resort who want to explore the different dining options, like the famous Mickey Beignets at French Quarter or the "Yeeha Bob" show at Riverside.

People Also Ask

The walk from the lobby building of Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter to the Ol' Man Island pool at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is about a 1/2 mile walk (a little less than 1 km). It should not take you more than 12-15 minutes as you stroll alongside the Sassagoula River.

MORE DETAILS

Riverside and French Quarter are connected by a walking path that runs along the Sassagoula River, a manmade canal.

MORE DETAILS

The boats run approximately every 20 minutes during the day, and more frequently during the evening. The trip from Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter to Disney Springs takes around 15 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

You can walk between Riverside and French Quarter. It takes about 10 minutes to go between the two main pools. Disney is huge and without walkways along the roads. You can walk between Epcot > Boardwalk > Studios.

MORE DETAILS

A relaxing boat ride is a beautiful way to get to Disney Springs from Disney's French Quarter Resort. Whether you're at this location for iconic Mickey beignets or this lovely resort is your home away from home during your stay, this scenic route is a fabulous transportation option.

MORE DETAILS

Please enable Javascript! The journey time between Riverside and French Quarter is about five minutes and the onward trip from French Quarter to Disney Springs takes another 15 minutes. The direct boats from Riverside take about 20 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

The river cruise service linking Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter to Disney Springs commences at 10am daily and continues until 11pm, with the last boat back from Disney Springs departing at around 11:30pm.

MORE DETAILS

Port Orleans Size Riverside is by far the larger of the Port Orleans resorts. Port Orleans Riverside has two sections ? Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. It has 2048 rooms and four bus stops. French Quarter is more compact with 1008 rooms and one central bus stop.

MORE DETAILS

Disney's Art of Animation Resort is a Disney-movie paradise for children. It is probably the most fun resort on property in terms of theme, in my opinion. However, Port Orleans Riverside is a gorgeous resort that will make you feel as if you've been transported back to the old south.

MORE DETAILS

Is there a way to take a boat from Saratoga Springs to Port Orleans French Quarter?” Hi Ellen - there isn't a way to take a boat directly from Saratoga Springs to Port Orleans French Quarter. However, you can take a boat to Downtown Disney and transfer to a boat headed to Port Orleans.

MORE DETAILS

There is boat transportation at Port Orleans Riverside, but the boat does not travel to Magic Kingdom. You can only take the Sassagoula Boats from Riverside to Disney Springs or Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort.

MORE DETAILS

Can you walk from the French Quarter to the Garden District? Short answer- yes. Long answer- I wouldn't advise it. It's a long walk through a mix of good and bad neighborhoods.

MORE DETAILS