Hiya Amy,
Welcome to planDisney! I’m so excited to answer your question about one of my favorite resort hotels,
Port Orleans Riverside. The landscaping is so pretty, and I love how calm it is. I’m also a massive fan of being that close to
Port Orleans – French Quarter because that means I can walk over and get Jambalaya and Mickey-shaped beignets.
Great question about the different room types, Amy. I am on the website quite a bit, and I noticed that a new room type has been added as well. I talked to Doug, a Cast Member, to get the inside scoop on preferred room versus preferred location. Doug let me know that they are essentially the same room. The only difference is the name; starting in 2026, the rooms that were marked “preferred room” will be called “preferred location.” The new name helps clarify what makes a preferred room different from a standard room. Once he explained it, that made total sense to me!
I hope that was helpful, Amy. Before I let you go, if you haven’t already booked your resort hotel room yet (or tickets), don’t forget to check out the
spring deal that Walt Disney Travel Company released for 4-night stays. Guests can save up to $250 per night on a Vacation Package (that includes both a room and tickets). Those savings are great if you are like me and love to “treat yourself” to table service dining or merchandise. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.