Resort Pools and Recreation

 The main pool area is found on the 3 ½ acre Ol' Man Island. Here you'll find a 12,980 square foot pool with a water slide, a spa, a kiddie pool (up to 36" deep), a wading pool and a short but fun water slide. The pools and water slide are open all day (usually 9 a.m. to around 10 p.m.) and lifeguards are normally on duty during most pool hours. Flotation devices are available for sale or rent.  The island has a geyser at the main pool that shoots water through a pile of rocks and debris, adding to the theme.  Five quiet pools are spread throughout the resort area. There are change rooms/restroom facilities at each pool area.

TIPS:  Guests must bring the towels from their rooms for use at the pool and call housekeeping for additional towels for your room to replenish your supply.  Check out the back of the lifeguard stands for park hours and weather information

Besides swimming, there are many other "water-related" activities to be found here. Get a cane pole and some bait and fish for catfish, bluegill and bass at the Fishin' Hole, a catch and release pond. A 2-hour guided fishing excursion down the Sassagoula River, can be reserved. 

 The Sassagoula River Adventure Cruise takes children along the Sassagoula River to learn the "Jester's" way of life. Along the way they explore the Sassagoula River and finally meet the character known as the Jester

 Boat and paddleboat rentals are also available. Take your own tour of the Sassagoula River with some of the watercraft that is rented at the marina

 A relaxing 25-minute carriage ride through Disney's Port Orleans Resort. Carriage holds up to 4 adults or 2 adults and three small children.

 The Medicine Show Arcade in the main building offers a fine selection of video games and pinball machines

Dining and Shopping

 Boatwright's, themed around the days of wooden boat building (including a large hull "under construction" which hangs from the ceiling), offers dinner Reservations are suggested, especially during busy seasons. A children's menu is available.

  Built to resemble a working cotton press, the Riverside Mill food court houses a fascinating set of massive working gears which are powered by a large water wheel. Open 6:00 a.m. to midnight, a good variety of fast food, much of it healthy, is available from several vendors

 Refillable mugs are available at any of the food court vendors. These are 16-oz, sturdy, dish dishwasher safe plastic containers with lids. Mugs are refillable for the length of your stay at a self-service beverage island in the center of the food court. Beverages at the island include soft drinks, coffee, tea, iced coffee and tea, and hot chocolate (but not milk or fruit juice).

Sassagoula Pizza Express will whisk fresh, hot pizza, cold soft drinks, and beer to your room from 4 p.m. to midnight seven days a week. Just touch "Pizza Delivery" on your room phone to order or for more information. A menu will be located in your room.

The River Roost Lounge, adjacent to Boatwright's, is themed to a cotton exchange/trading room and seats about 100 patrons. A full bar is available, as well as light appetizers. Live entertainment is provided five evenings a week.

The Muddy Rivers Pool Bar is located on Ol' Man Island, and offers drinks and light snacks from around noon until early evening.

 Fulton's General Store  carries a large assortment of postcards, souvenirs, over the counter pharmacy needs and convenience items. There's a bulk candy counter, a snack area with a limited selection of liquor, munchies, cold beverages, and toiletries.  Disney character and Resort themed merchandise, and "country"-style clothing and knickknacks.

 Port Orleans Resort Riverside Transporation

A perk of being a guest of Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is the free Sassagoula River cruise to the Downtown Disney® Marketplace. This cruise runs approximately every 20 minutes and takes about half an hour. This leisurely trip down the Sassagoula River offers guests a view of the Disney's Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. Transportation to the other parks is as follows: