Today’s article was written by Disney Vacation Specialist, Christina Moore
of Magical Memories Travel.

I think, that as a child, every little girl dreams of being a princess.  I know I made that wish a time or two and I know that my daughter does that now.  After all, who wouldn’t want to stay in a grand castle with beautiful and lavish décor?  Leave it to Disney to make those wonderful dreams a little bit more of a reality!

This past week, my family and I were guests at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort where we made plans to stay in the new Royal Rooms!  The story behind these regal rooms is that we are all royal guests of Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.  And even better, all of the Disney Princesses have been guests here, as well!  And in true Princess style, they each left a gift for Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.

As you enter the room, you will instantly notice the rich wood, beautiful golds, and jewel tones of sapphire, emerald, and ruby.  If you imagined what a room inside a castle would look like, I think this is exactly what it would be.  The large, luxurious beds are a real focal point in the room.  They are dressed with beautiful linens that are adorned with crowns, glass slippers, and magical mirrors.  And of course, if you look close enough, a few hidden mickeys, as well!  The oversized headboard, that is decorated with gold medallions, has a beautiful picture that comes to life with an LED firework display.  This magical firework display became a routine for my children each night before going to bed.

The decorative touches that we all especially enjoyed were the things that reminded us we were staying in the same room as the other Princesses.  The unique artwork hanging throughout the room features Tiana and her Princess friends, all in familiar places around the Riverside property.  And of course, those gifts that I mentioned earlier, are placed around the room.  You will find gifts from Jasmine- such as the magic carpet laying on the floor and the gold genie lamp faucet.  Belle left behind a bench that may remind you of the Beasts sweet pup that was transformed.  Cinderella gifted a coat rack adorned with her magical carriage and of course, there is much more!  Even Princess Tiana leaves a warm welcome note on the entry table.  There are many magical special touches around the room for everyone to enjoy!

These majestic rooms are a special treat for your Princess and even your Prince.  They allow them to become part of the fairytale and really experience the magic!

The resort itself is really lovely as well. The lush landscaping and beautiful views are very relaxing and a nice break from the high energy, hustle and bustle of the parks. The resort is laid out with a river winding around “Old Man Island” and meandering throughout the resort grounds. Old Man Island houses the resort pool, waterside, hot tub, playground and bait shack. You can rent a cane pole and bait and fish from several different points along the river.

 Dining options at Port Orleans Riverside include the Riverside Mill Food Court and Boatwright’s Dining Hall table service restaurant. Guests also have easy access to the sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter and the Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory food court as well as to Downtown Disney restaurants. The easy boat access to Downtown Disney makes this resort a favorite for many families! The boat launch will drop you off right in the middle of the shopping, entertainment and dining locations at Downtown Disney which is perfect for an afternoon or evening outside of the parks!

There  500 Royal Rooms available at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, which start at $189/night.   The Royal Rooms can accommodate up to 4 Princesses or Princes.

Christina Moore has been visiting Walt Disney World regularly since she was a little girl. She lives in Lexington, KY with her husband and 2 children. Christina specializes in planning Disney vacations for first time guests, guests with young children and honeymooners.

Contact Christina to start planning your next Disney vacation!
She can be reached at  1-888-908-7718 ext 110 or click here to request a customized vacation quote!