This past weekend we saw reports that Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter opened newly refurbished rooms to about 60+ guests. Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Refurbishment This is a look at what the rooms looked like before this refurbishment. In April of this year, we reported that some rooms at Disney’s Port … Read more
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter has a new Mickey beignet Loungefly backpack, as well as two new Tervis tumblers inspired by Scat Cat’s Club and “The Princess and the Frog.” These are available in Jackson Square Gifts & Desires. Mickey Beignet Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 The Mickey beignet Loungefly backpack is blue with … Read more
Walt Disney World has new pins inspired by Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. We found them both at Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Port Orleans Resort Pin – $16.99 This hinged pin is circular. The front features a sparkly blue circle with pictures of Mardi Gras masks, a … Read more
Doubloon Lagoon pool, the Aquatic Play Area, and Mardi Grogs pool bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter are back open after a routine refurbishment. They closed in February. Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Refurbishments A Mardi Gras band of alligator figures leads guests to the pool area. The Doubloon Lagoon decorations haven’t … Read more
At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, the bridge connecting Ol’ Man Island and Magnolia Bend is closing periodically this month for refurbishment. Riverside Bridge Closure From July 27 through 28, the bridge will be closed at 8:00 a.m. each morning. It will reopen at 5:30 p.m. for pedestrians and evening carriage rides. Previously, the … Read more
Happy Fat Tuesday! We visited Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter this morning for their annual Mardi Gras Pargo Parade. Cast Members decorate golf carts and guests can vote for their favorites by scanning the QR code on display near the parade route. Last year’s golf cart “floats” were inspired by Walt Disney World attractions … Read more
Fulton’s General Store at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside has a new ball cap and Corkcicle bottle inspired by the resort. Port Orleans – Riverside Ball Cap – $22.99 The cap is orange with a blue brim. A blue and white patch for the resort is on the front. Port Orleans – Riverside Corkcicle … Read more
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort held their annual Mardi Gras parade today, featuring decked-out golf carts and Princess Tiana herself. Cast Members led the parade with a Mardi Gras 2022 banner. They were followed by a smartly-dressed jazz band. Tiana rode in a horse-drawn carriage. Tiana was followed by a cart simply decorated for Mardi Gras … Read more
Boatwright’s Dining Hall has reopened at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and we were there for the re-opening dinner. Boatwright’s is only open for dinner, which is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Drink Menu Complimentary Cornbread & Honey Butter The cornbread now comes in a loaf, which had a nice and slightly crispy exterior. … Read more
Just a few weeks after Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside reopened, the French Quarter half of the resort has returned to regular operations. A portion of road after the front gate is closed off with construction walls. We noticed a French Quarter bus was “Celebrating 50 Years of Happy Haunts.” Cast Members rolled out … Read more