How long is the boat ride from Port Orleans Riverside to Disney Springs?

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.



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Once the ferry leaves Old Key West, it's roughly a 15-minute ride to Disney Springs. It's a relaxing ride, and you get some unique views as you travel through narrow channels, eventually passing Saratoga Springs Resort.

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Boat leaves every 20 minutes traveling from Port Orleans Resorts to Downtown Disney Marketplace from 10am - 4pm, and every 10 minutes from 4pm - 11pm. The final departure time from the resorts is 11:00pm. The final departure time from Downtown Disney is 11:30pm.

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Disney Springs Transporation is offered daily from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., every 20 minutes. Yellow route - Sassagoula River Cruise goes to and from Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside from the Marketplace Dock. Green route - services The Landing to and from Old Key West.

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Guests can pick up an inner tube at any of the 5 landings along the 2,000-foot-long route and ease into the continuous, flowing river that winds all the way around Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park.

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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.

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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.

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Typically, the least crowded times at Disney World tend to be:
  • Mid to Late January through early February: The holiday season has ended, and many families are not traveling because school is in session.
  • Mid-May: There aren't any holidays during this time, and not as many families travel in the final weeks of school.


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Water taxi service is available from several Walt Disney World Resort hotels, such as Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside, as well as Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort. These water taxis are free for Guest usage to arrive and depart from Disney Springs.

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Complimentary bus transportation to and from all Disney theme parks and water parks is available. Buses also run to Disney Springs and Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. The bus stop at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is located in front of the Colonel's Cotton Mill building.

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Disney Springs often gets overlooked when Guests are planning their Walt Disney World Resort itinerary and then they do not have enough time to enjoy everything this area has to offer. Yes, you can absolutely spend an entire day at Disney Springs! Let's start the day with some serious shopping.

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While you won't typically find Character experiences at Disney Springs, there are quite a few opportunities to meet Characters outside of the Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Important note: You can't get to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs from the Disney Skyliner.

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A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.

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