Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is just one mile from Epcot and within five miles of Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's take on New Orleans is as magical and whimsical as the Big Easy itself, with the added benefit of being family friendly. Guests arrive into a New Orleans style train depot, and are ushered into a two story inner courtyard with the reception desk. Buildings are bordered by gardens and cobblestone streets, and some offer views of the resort pool or the Sassagoula River.
Mardi Gras prevails at the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, where large replicas of floats are suspended from warehouse like ceilings. Outdoor fun includes the Doubloon Lagoon, a water playground with alligator fountains and a colorful, Mardi Gras inspired slide in the shape of a dragon. The resort also features a separate children's pool, playground, game arcade, bike rentals and watercraft rentals.

Guests can also visit the Port Orleans Resort, a Louisiana riverboat themed hotel only Mark Twain or Disney could have imagined. Complimentary ferryboats on the Sassagoula River transport guests to the Downtown Disney Area. The Scat Cat's jazz themed lounge offers guests a retreat from the bright and busy theme parks, and a poolside bar where guests can enjoy snacks in the warm Florida sun.

Mardi Gras inspired guestrooms feature rich, blue color schemes, French inspired paintings and antique style furnishings, creating the warm southern style for which New Orleans is famous. All rooms have tables and chairs, coffeemakers, high speed Internet access for a fee, multiline phones, in room safes, cable television and dual vanity areas.