Room refurbishment continues at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside; however, the end date has now been extended into 2027. Refurbishment The Disney World website has the following update: From early May 2025 through August 2027, Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment throughout different parts of the Resort hotel. During … Read more
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter has announced a lobby refurbishment, set to take place this fall. Port Orleans – French Quarter Lobby Refurbishment According to the Walt Disney World website, the renovations will take place from August 26 through the end of September 2025. The lobby will remain open during construction, but guests … Read more
The refurbishment of Magnolia Bend guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside has been extended by one month. Magnolia Bend Room Refurbishment The refurbishment was originally scheduled to begin in early April 2025, but was delayed to early May. As such, the project is now scheduled through February 2026, instead of January 2026. Here … Read more
Disney has completed the refurbishment of over a thousand rooms and the pool area at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Port Orleans Refurbished Rooms The first of the refurbished rooms opened in September. The colorful fabrics and patterns are inspired by New Orleans architecture. There are nods to Mardi Gras, including artwork featuring … Read more
Visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter this holiday season for Christmas decorations infused with the spirit of Mardi Gras. Port Orleans – French Quarter Christmas Decorations The poles in the lobby are wrapped with garlands. Christmas trees are against the wall of windows. And wreaths hang above the doorways leading to Sassagoula Floatworks … Read more
The main building of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is covered in classic Christmas decorations for the 2024 holiday season. Port Orleans – Riverside Christmas Decorations The festive atmosphere starts with garlands strung around the porte-cochère. The garlands continue, hanging from the ceiling leading to the main entrance doors. Tucked into the green garlands … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced months-long refurbishments for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. 2025-2026 Resort Refurbishments Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment from mid-May 2025 to September 2025. All resort amenities will remain available but guests may notice construction work … Read more
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
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter with the new bananas foster beignets. This treat is available through February 29 at Scat Cat’s Club – Café. Bananas Foster Beignets – $7.99 A trio of honey-glazed Mickey-shaped beignets with a house-made bananas foster sauce Rating out of 7: 5 Each beignet is covered … Read more
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 Saturday, November 25, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
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 Saturday, September 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Haunted Mansion treats have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort in honor of the new film. At Scat Cat’s Club in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, guests will find new Mickey-shaped Haunted Mansion beignets, as well as the Playful Spirits Margarita. We visited the resort to try the new beignets. At Scat Cat’s Club … 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