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<h1>Welcome to the Port Orleans Unofficial Tribute Site</h1>
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<P><strong>Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is the world’s number one tourist destination</strong>, welcoming tens of millions of visitors every year. Many of those visitors wish to stay as close as possible to the heart of the magic and Disney provides more than twenty varied hotel complexes within the 47 square miles of its property. These range from economy venues such as the Value <em>All Star Resorts</em> right up to the deluxe (and expensive!) <em>Grand Floridian Resort and Spa</em>. Between these, the middle ground is covered by the ‘Moderate’ resorts which offer more comfort and facilities than the Values but still at a reasonably affordable price - well, in Disney terms anyway!</p>
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In this author’s opinion, easily the best of these Moderate resorts is the twin complex of <i><a href="main_frenchquarter.htm">Port Orleans French Quarter</a></i> and <i><a href="main_riverside.htm">Port Orleans Riverside</a></i>. Nestled along the banks of the Disney-created Sassagoula River, these two resorts are probably the best themed - and certainly the most picturesque - places you can stay within Walt Disney World without breaking the bank.</p>
<P>After more than ten years of visiting Port Orleans, and continually finding myself answering the same questions on the online Disney discussion forums, I thought now might be a good time for someone to create a tribute site to help out potential visitors and returning fans alike... and so here it finally is - welcome to PortOrleans.org!</P>
<P>This site is still a “work in progress” and there’s plenty more information to add, but for now there are more than 400 high-quality Port Orleans images in the <a href="http://www.portorleans.org/gallery/">Photo Gallery</a> and a range of <a href="sub_photo_wallpaper.htm">Desktop Wallpapers</a> for you to download for your computer. The <a href="main_tips_tips.htm">Hints & Tips</a> page should help you find out more about the resort, including choosing the best room locations. There are also some <a href="sub_riv_dine.htm">restaurant</a> details, <a href="main_transport.htm">transport information</a> to help you find your way around by bus, ferry, car or on foot, and a number of current and historical <a href="sassagoulatimes.htm">resort information sheets</a> to help you with your stay. Or why not just browse through the site using the menus on the left?</P>
<P>I hope you find this fledgling site useful and will return regularly to see it updated. Any comments or suggestions would be very much appreciated - either by email or using the site guestbook - via the <a href="main_contact.htm">Contact Page</a>. Please enjoy your visit to PortOrleans.org and I look forward to hearing from you.<br clear="all"></P>
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<P><A HREF="main_riverside.htm"><img src="images/button-riverside.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Riverside"></A><br>
<A href="sub_riv_mainbuilding.htm">“Sassagoula Steamboat Company”</A> |
<A href="sub_riv_dine.htm">Dining & Drinking</A> |
<A href="sub_riv_pool.htm">“Ol’ Man Island”</A> |
<A href="sub_riv_bayou.htm">Alligator Bayou</A> |
<A href="sub_riv_magnolia.htm">Magnolia Bend</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_frenchquarter.htm"><img src="images/button-fq.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="French Quarter"></A><BR>
<A href="sub_fq_mainbuilding.htm">“Port Orleans Square”</A> |
<A href="sub_fq_dine.htm">Dining & Drinking</A> |
<A href="sub_fq_pool.htm">“Doubloon Lagoon”</A> |
<A href="sub_fq_accommodation.htm">Accommodation</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_recreation.htm"><img src="images/button-recreation.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Recreation & Services"></A><BR>
<A href="sub_rec_rentals.htm">Bike & Boat Rental</A> |
<A href="sub_rec_recreation.htm">Other Recreation</A> |
<A href="sub_rec_services.htm">Resort Services</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_transport.htm"><img src="images/button-transport.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Transport & Maps"></A><BR>
<A href="sub_trans_buses.htm">Disney Buses</A> |
<A href="sub_trans_ferry.htm">River Ferry Service</A> |
<A href="sub_trans_maps.htm">Maps & Directions</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_tips.htm"><img src="images/button-tips.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Tips & Trivia"></A><BR>
<A href="sub_tips_tips.htm">Hints & Tips</A> |
<A href="sub_tips_trivia.htm">Facts & Trivia</A> |
<A href="sub_tips_history.htm">Resort History</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_photo.htm"><img src="images/button-photo.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Photos & Video"></A><br>
<A href="http://www.portorleans.org/gallery/">Photo Gallery</A> |
<A href="sub_photo_wallpaper.htm">Desktop Wallpaper</A></p>
<P><A HREF="main_contact.htm"><img src="images/button-contact.jpg" border=0 width=140 height=55 alt="Contact & Links"></A><br>
<A href="sub_contact_guestbook.htm">Guestbook</A> |
<A href="sub_contact_links.htm">Links to Other Sites</A> |
<A href="sub_contact_email.htm">Contact Webmaster</A></p>
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<B>Please Note:</b> This is an UNOFFICIAL web site and is not sponsored by, authorized by, approved by or in any way connected with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. It is an <i>independent tribute site</i> which is maintained on a non-profit basis by a regular resort guest for the sole purpose of helping other guests. No attempt is made to breach any copyrights and all materials are used in a non-commercial “fair use” capacity. Any trademarks which may be used are copyright of their respective owners.
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For official information, including to contact the Walt Disney Company or to make resort bookings, please visit the official<br>Walt Disney World web pages at
<b><a target="_blank" href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=PortOrleansRiversideResortLandingPage">Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside</a></b> or <b><a target="_blank" href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=PortOrleansFrenchQuarterResortLandingPage">Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter</a></b>
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