Planning a 2026 stay at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter? You need to see these Disney tips before you book, because Walt Disney World just re-categorized the entire resort, and if you aren’t careful, you’ll pay a “Preferred” premium for a room that is loud, bright, and busy. In this Port Orleans French Quarter room review, I’m breaking down the 2026 room types, showing you a full Port Orleans French Quarter room tour, and revealing the “secret” buildings that offer the best value for your money.
We are diving deep into Disney planning with the best rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter and—more importantly—identifying the Port Orleans French Quarter rooms to avoid if you actually want to sleep past 7:00 AM. From the new furniture and hard-surface flooring to the “Sassagoula Warning” about those early morning boat horns, this is the ultimate survival guide for the smallest resort at Walt Disney World.
In this video, you’ll discover:
The 2026 Shake-Up: Why your old resort maps are now “traps” thanks to new “Preferred” labeling.
Building 4 Power Play: The exact room numbers that put you at the lobby’s doorstep for a standard price.
The “Noisy” Zones: Why Buildings 2 and 5 might be a nightmare for nap-takers due to pool DJs and leaf blowers.
Zen Seeker Retreats: The quietest corners of the resort for those who don’t mind a short walk for peace.
Refurbishment Updates: A look at the new “sanitized New Orleans” style, functional furniture, and why the carpet is finally gone.
Room Request Pro-Tips: The specific language you need to use when calling Disney so you don’t get stuck with a “rookie” placement.
0:00 Port Orleans French Quarter 2026 (The Noise Truth)
0:18 Where are the Standard Location Rooms?
0:58 Sassagoula River Cruise Noise: What to Expect
1:23 Best Standard Location Rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter
2:36 Preferred Location Rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter
2:57 Don’t Stress Over Views at Port Orleans French Quarter
3:53 Worst Preferred Location Room Review (Avoid These!)
4:37 Best Preferred Location Room Review
5:18 Survival Tips for Port Orleans French Quarter
6:32 How to Make a Room Request for Port Orleans French Quarter
6:57 Port Orleans French Quarter Room Review & Tour
8:17 Disney Transportation: Boats & Buses
9:09 Doubloon Lagoon: The French Quarter Pool
9:35 Best Dining at Port Orleans French Quarter
10:13 Final Port Orleans French Quarter Tips
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My favorite is building 3 with a view of the fountain. Building 4 on the inside of the resort is also good. Close to the food court and bus stop. You can hear the Epcot music from the bus stop at night. Hollywood Studios is close too. But in early morning if the bus fills up you don't go to POR before heading to Magic Kingdom.
This is such a great resort. I like top floor with river view. So peaceful, and no building is too far from anything.
I love having the Ol Man Island pool at POR to use in addition to Dubloon lagoon.