Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans

mbb1234 · 07-21-2004

We are planning a trip to WDW in November and are scheduled to stay at the Port Orleans Riverside. I was told that there was some type of boat transportation provided from the Port Orleans resort complex direct to Downtown Disney...

Is this correct ?? If so, does anyone know what hours this transportation is provided and how frequently it runs ??

Any assistance with this matter would be most appreciated...

Thanks

MBB1234

DarthTortoise · 07-21-2004

Yes, that is correct, and I believe they run from like 9 to sunset, but I'm not sure.

disneyguy · 07-21-2004

There is a boat that runs to DTD. Whenever I have seen it, the boat looked fairly crowded. The stop at DTD is back behind Rainforest Cafe.

bumble · 07-21-2004

When we were there I think it ran about every 20 min. in the evening. It was fun to go at night but I would still like to see more during the day. I don't remember when it stops runnuing at night, we took the bus back after we were done playing at DTD. I am thinking it does not run untill closing time at DTD, but I could be mistaken.

YzmaPapa · 07-22-2004

we used the boat transportation and loved it! Granted, there's probably quicker ways, but the relaxation is well worth it. The cool breeze over the water is very soothing.

asp8tis · 07-22-2004

We took the boat back to Port Orleans from DTD last month. The boats are like large pontoon boats with bench seating. (They call it the Sassagoula Steamboat Company). We took the boat back to the resort at about 10 or 10:30 at night. I'm not sure how much later than that they run. At that time, they were running about every 10-15 min. Hope that helps!

15 mins to wdw · 07-22-2004

I don't know the exact hours they start at I want to say around noon with hourly service, then at 4 they go to 15 min service. (not 100% sure about that) the closing time depends on what time the marketplace is open till, last night when I was over at the west end I saw one going into the dock by the RF cafe at 11:30 PM. I'm guessing that would be for at least one more pickup.

the ride is one of the most peaceful anywhere and well worth it event if it does take extra time as compared to the bus serivice.

inluvwithdisney · 07-22-2004

The boat ride to DTD is great!!! It takes a while but is very relaxing!!!
The boats are about every 15 min to 30 min or so all day until about 11:30 or 12 midnight!!!
They make 2 stops in DTD one on the West end and on on the East end!!!

15 mins to wdw · 07-22-2004

they no longer make the west end stop however there is a shuttle from the marketplace to the west end that you could board at the marketplace dock.

sandanv1 · 07-24-2004

It is a great ride. Early in the morning the mist is still hanging over the water and land, and late at night with the moon and stars hanging over head, it is a wonderful experience to do just for the fun of it. Sit by the pilot, they are usually a great resourse for info. The trip takes you past the golf courses, and the old tree houses, and you get a great view of the new resort.

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mbb1234 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northeast Posts: 13	Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans We are planning a trip to WDW in November and are scheduled to stay at the Port Orleans Riverside. I was told that there was some type of boat transportation provided from the Port Orleans resort complex direct to Downtown Disney... Is this correct ?? If so, does anyone know what hours this transportation is provided and how frequently it runs ?? Any assistance with this matter would be most appreciated... Thanks MBB1234

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DarthTortoise Master of the Universe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Azkaban Posts: 1,319	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans Yes, that is correct, and I believe they run from like 9 to sunset, but I'm not sure. __________________ "A bottle of red, a bottle of white Whatever kind of mood you're in tonight I'll meet you anytime you want In our Italian Restaurant."

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans There is a boat that runs to DTD. Whenever I have seen it, the boat looked fairly crowded. The stop at DTD is back behind Rainforest Cafe. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans When we were there I think it ran about every 20 min. in the evening. It was fun to go at night but I would still like to see more during the day. I don't remember when it stops runnuing at night, we took the bus back after we were done playing at DTD. I am thinking it does not run untill closing time at DTD, but I could be mistaken. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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YzmaPapa Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 214	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans we used the boat transportation and loved it! Granted, there's probably quicker ways, but the relaxation is well worth it. The cool breeze over the water is very soothing. __________________ All-Star Music...Sept 1999 Port Orleans....Sept 2000 All Star Music...Sept 2002 Pop Century.....Dec 2003 Caribbean Beach....August 2005 All Star Music....August 2006 All Star Music....October 2008

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asp8tis Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 933	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans We took the boat back to Port Orleans from DTD last month. The boats are like large pontoon boats with bench seating. (They call it the Sassagoula Steamboat Company). We took the boat back to the resort at about 10 or 10:30 at night. I'm not sure how much later than that they run. At that time, they were running about every 10-15 min. Hope that helps! __________________ Allison 2009-POR 2008-POFQ 2006-POFQ & POP 2004-POFQ 2003-AS Music 2001-Coronado Springs 1997-Off Site 1995-Dixie Landings 1994-Dixie Landings 1970's & 1980's-Contemporary My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going back to WDW!! Celebrating with family at friends at WDW!!

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans I don't know the exact hours they start at I want to say around noon with hourly service, then at 4 they go to 15 min service. (not 100% sure about that) the closing time depends on what time the marketplace is open till, last night when I was over at the west end I saw one going into the dock by the RF cafe at 11:30 PM. I'm guessing that would be for at least one more pickup. the ride is one of the most peaceful anywhere and well worth it event if it does take extra time as compared to the bus serivice.

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans The boat ride to DTD is great!!! It takes a while but is very relaxing!!! The boats are about every 15 min to 30 min or so all day until about 11:30 or 12 midnight!!! They make 2 stops in DTD one on the West end and on on the East end!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans they no longer make the west end stop however there is a shuttle from the marketplace to the west end that you could board at the marketplace dock.

07-24-2004	#10 (permalink)
sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: Boat Transportation From The Port Orleans It is a great ride. Early in the morning the mist is still hanging over the water and land, and late at night with the moon and stars hanging over head, it is a wonderful experience to do just for the fun of it. Sit by the pilot, they are usually a great resourse for info. The trip takes you past the golf courses, and the old tree houses, and you get a great view of the new resort. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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