Disney's Port Orleans Resort French QuartervsUniversal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter scores marginally higher than Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 6 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
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2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Zagat3.5
"A "New Orleans theme radiates through" this "wonderful", "relaxing" "hidden gem" of a resort offering "lovely" grounds with "cobblestone streets"."
Fodor's "Ornate Big Easy–style row houses with wrought iron–clad balconies cluster around magnolia-shaded squares in this relatively quiet resort, which appeals to couples more than families." Full review
Gayot "Enjoy some Southern charm at Disney’s Port Orleans, a pleasant, moderate resort that captures the color and quaintness of the famed French Quarter."
Frommer's "The main pool at Riverside is less elaborate than French Quarter’s, although it has five pools to French Quarter’s one." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lush gardens and a jubilant Mardi Gras motif blend in an effort to create a Louisiana feel to these sister resorts." Full review
Fodor's "Cobblestone streets, gas lamps, wrought-iron balconies, and fragrant magnolia blossoms create a Disneyfied (i.e., clean) version of the French Quarter at this property. Kids can spend..." Full review
"There is one property that seems to offer the perfect mix of everything: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. This under-the-radar property, which falls within Disney's moderate..."
Time Out "I love taking the boats to Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter to get beignets with my family. While you do have to pay for the sweet treat, it’s a small price for a full afternoon of..."
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6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "You can hear screaming girls and boys from the comfort of your inner tube while floating down the hotel's lazy river." Full review
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Request a room in the Continental or Americana wings as these have air-conditioned interior hallways that connect to the lobby and common areas,—a welcome advantage in the heat of the summer.
Fodor's "Besides offering a moderate price for an on-property hotel, a stay at this resort offers a 10-lane bowling alley, early park admission... and poolside activities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On the same property as the standard rooms, Cabana Bay also offers 900 spacious family suites, which sleep up to six and include a kitchenette and a large bathroom." Full review
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No matter which type of room you choose, enjoy two zero-entry swimming pools, a waterslide, a fitness center and even a 10-lane bowling alley.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An amusement park in itself, this enormous, 1800-room upper-middle-range property is inside of Universal Orlando and within easy walking distance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure." Full review
Gayot "Universalâs new Cabana Bay Beach Resort feels like stepping back in time, yet without sacrificing any of the amenities and conveniences modern travelers have come to expect."
The Telegraph8.0
"A superb – if massive – budget-conscious resort with immense family appeal, right on the doorstep of the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Universal’s newest hotel harks back to the 1950s with its colorful, mid-century modern design." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A very family-friendly property with its own bowling alley, lazy river and character meet-and-greets." Full review
Frommer's "You’ll find 600 family suites with kitchen areas (microwave, no stove) that sleep six somewhat tightly, two on a sofa bed. The music never stops in the two ginormous pool areas" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a beautifully themed, hip, retro-Florida vintage vibe. It offers moderate and value-priced accommodation." Full review
