New Orleans Sqaure Archives

New Princess Tiana Merchandise Debuts at Disneyland Resort

September 22, 2022 Katie Francis

The new Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is now open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland and a whole batch of new “Princess and the Frog” merchandise arrived with it. “Princess and the Frog” Inspired Handbag – $44.99 This luggage-shaped handbag with a mint green handle features a bright yellow faux leather covering … Read more

Construction Walls Blocking Sidewalk Removed From New Orleans Square at Disneyland

May 26, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The construction walls that previously partially blocked a sidewalk of New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park have been removed. The walkway has fully opened up once more. There are still construction walls further down the street, in front of the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie. Although construction walls no longer block Port Royal … Read more

New Orleans Square Slowly Reopening Walkways as Refurbishment Progresses at Disneyland

May 13, 2022 Charly Shelton

Refurbishment projects have taken over New Orleans Square at Disneyland, making it a maze of construction walls. Between Pirates of the Caribbean being closed for major refurbishment, as well as Blue Bayou, and the traffic improvement project underway throughout the walkways of the land, and the Fantasmic! equipment refurbishments both on Tom Sawyer Island and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/23/21): No Fireworks Due to Early Closures, 50th Anniversary Medallion Installed, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Resume, Disneyland Cast Member Lawsuit, and More

July 23, 2021 Mike Baker

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Scrim Now Up During Facade Refurbishments in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park

July 23, 2021 Owen Payne

Earlier this week we reported on the facades now being covered with tarps as refurbishments are underway in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. We specifically mentioned how the scrim was a basic color and un-themed, even allowing views into the work being done behind the scenes from the sunlight casting shadows. It seems Disney … Read more

Redd Makes Port at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square Starting June 8th

June 5, 2018 Matthew Soberman

Redd, the controversial reboot of the famed “Redhead” character from Pirates of the Caribbean, makes her walk-around debut at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square starting Friday, June 8th. The premiere coincides with the reopening of the ride, where the redheaded pirate will take on the role of the auctioneer, selling goods (and livestock) plundered from the … Read more

REVIEW: Pixar Fest Potato-Leek Soup at Royal Street Veranda, Disneyland Park

July 15, 2018May 2, 2018 Andrea Fowler

Pixar Fest special menu items keep appearing all over the Disneyland Resort! At New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park, you can find a new special flavor of soup at the Royal Street Veranda for $11.49. Royal Street Veranda is well known and liked for its simple, yet delicious, menu of select soups, served in a … Read more

Jungle vs. Mint Julep Head to Head Battle at Disneyland

July 14, 2018February 18, 2018 Georgia Leigh

I’ll be releasing a series of Grand Tour styled races where competition is fierce, but there can only be 1 victor. Like Grand Tour, my categories will be pretty specific, leaving only 2-5 in a category to battle! For my first article, I’m pulling a couple of my very favorite Disneyland drinks. It shall be … Read more

REVIEW: Blueberry-Lemon Mardi Gras Beignets at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar

July 14, 2018January 27, 2018 Lily

Mardi Gras is less than a month away and New Orleans Square is ready to party! I managed to snag the first batch of man-catchin’ Mardi Gras Begniets of the day from the Mint Julep Bar and they did not disappoint. Instead of traditional powdered sugar, these pillowy treats are covered with a blueberry-lemon sprinkle … Read more

Video: Limited Time Magic – Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration

June 11, 2018January 19, 2013 John Lastrapes Jr.

Watch as Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen parade down to the New Orleans Square waterfront and celebrate New Orleans Bayou Bash with Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration. New Orleans Bayou Bash runs January 18th – February 12th. Special Mint Julips and banana beignets are available during Limited Time Magic’s Blue Bayou Bash.

Conner Purzycki’s 1/17/13 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018January 17, 2013 John Lastrapes Jr.

I was at the Disneyland Resort this afternoon and captured some newsworthy photos from all around the resort to share. A giant crane is in place right over Big Thunder. It looks bigger in person Work on the center Fantasmic fountain is underway New Orleans Bayou Bash has already been setup getting ready for the … Read more

Tim Alcoser’s 9/5/2012 Disneyland Photo Report

June 11, 2018September 8, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and got some pictures of some newsworthy items around Disneyland Park. Welcome to Disneyland City Hall is all wrapped up for refurbishment. So is the firehouse Holiday decorations are up for filming Indiana Jones is closed through December 7th Now for a peak in … Read more

The Pirates League Coming To New Orleans Square

June 11, 2018July 31, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

From Michelle Harker on the Disney Parks Blog: A roll of the dice can change your face, your fate or even your name. A new wave of swashbuckling fun is set to hit land (Court of Angels in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park, to be exact) September 1, as The Pirates League plants its … Read more

New Orleans Bayou Bash Promising “Some Hand-Clapping, Dancing-In-The-Streets Fun”

June 11, 2018February 9, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

It’ll be party time in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park when “New Orleans Bayou Bash!” brings the sights and sounds of a New Orleans-style celebration on weekends, Feb. 10 through March 11, plus Feb. 20 and 21 for the Presidents’ Day holidays. Jazz musicians will perform throughout New Orleans Square, and Princess Tiana and … Read more

Michael Wada’s 3/27/11 DLR Photo Report

February 5, 2024March 29, 2011 John Lastrapes Jr.

DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at the Disneyland Resort last Sunday and has a small report to share with photos from all around the Disneyland Resort.

Work on the new DCA turnstile complex moving along at a very fast pace

The Princess and The Parks

February 3, 2024August 7, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (left), who provides the voice of Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film “The Princess and the Frog,” poses with the new Princess Tiana character (right) as she will soon appear at the Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in … Read more