Disney's PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER RESORT Information & Questions

[Bama Mom]

The founder of this thread has one, and a page with a wealth of info, portorleans.org. You can find his FB page from that link.

Hmm, I am in that facebook group and didn't realize it was ran by someone here on the dis. no wonder I have been able to learn a lot from it LOL

 

[Laura's Dad]

Are there special activities for Mardi Gras?

Yes. There is a Cast Member parade of decorated Pergo carts at 10 am. It starts near Acadia House and proceeds in front of the mansion section of Riverside. It then crosses the bridge between the resorts and goes down the river path to French Quarter. It goes all the way to building one then moves in to resort central. The different departments of staff from both hotels decorate the carts and there is a jazz band and usually Princess Tiana. Do a YouTube search for the PO Mardi Gras parade. It is a blast. Then in the evening they have a dance party with a DJ and various specialty items for sale in the French Quarter courtyard. It runs from 6-9.

We have been to PO twice for Mardi Gras and are fortunate enough to be going for a week starting Feb. 27, staying at PO-FQ. Can't wait. Check out Andre's web page at www.portorleans.org He is the moderator of this thread and has a website with all that you want to know about the PO resorts.

 

[PrincessT!!!]

Does anyone know if the beignet dash is still a thing?

 

[dd316]

Does anyone know if the beignet dash is still a thing?

If that's a dash to the beignets upon arrival, then yes, it's still a thing!

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Does anyone know if the beignet dash is still a thing?

It's still listed as happening on Sundays on the WDW website. I've found that to be pretty up to date, I think you should be good to go if you want to participate! https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/port-orleans-resort-french-quarter/recreation/

 

[PrincessT!!!]

Excellent! Thanks so much.

 

[eatatmidnight]

Yes. There is a Cast Member parade of decorated Pergo carts at 10 am. It starts near Acadia House and proceeds in front of the mansion section of Riverside. It then crosses the bridge between the resorts and goes down the river path to French Quarter. It goes all the way to building one then moves in to resort central. The different departments of staff from both hotels decorate the carts and there is a jazz band and usually Princess Tiana. Do a YouTube search for the PO Mardi Gras parade. It is a blast. Then in the evening they have a dance party with a DJ and various specialty items for sale in the French Quarter courtyard. It runs from 6-9.

We have been to PO twice for Mardi Gras and are fortunate enough to be going for a week starting Feb. 27, staying at PO-FQ. Can't wait. Check out Andre's web page at www.portorleans.org He is the moderator of this thread and has a website with all that you want to know about the PO resorts.

It sounds like fun. So that will be a resort day for us. Thank you

 

[Laura's Dad]

It sounds like fun. So that will be a resort day for us. Thank you

It sounds like fun. So that will be a resort day for us. Thank you

Resort Day for us as well. Enjoy.

 

[tobin04]

First timers for French quarter! Does the pool have cabanas to rent?

 

[limegreenmonorail]

First timers for French quarter! Does the pool have cabanas to rent?

No, it doesn't. The only resorts with cabanas are Yacht & Beach, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary. And Polynesian has poolside patios for rent.

 

[Laura's Dad]

Does anyone know if there is going to be a Mardi Gras parade this year? We love going to this. We will be staying at PO-FQ Feb. 28-March 5. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[pwdebbie]

Does anyone know if there is going to be a Mardi Gras parade this year? We love going to this. We will be staying at PO-FQ Feb. 28-March 5. Any help would be appreciated.

I saw on a Facebook POFQ group a post by a CM that the CMs have been working on their pargo floats for months, so it sounds like there will be Mardi Gras parade.

 

[Laura's Dad]

I saw on a Facebook POFQ group a post by a CM that the CMs have been working on their pargo floats for months, so it sounds like there will be Mardi Gras parade.

Excellent

 

[kurts mom]

Can anyone tell me what time they have live music at Scat Cat‘s Club?
I see online first performance at 7:30 but until ??. TIA

 

[Gary Stocker]

Can anyone tell me what time they have live music at Scat Cat‘s Club?
I see online first performance at 7:30 but until ??. TIA

As of when I was there the last week in January there was still no live music.

 

[andrewilley]

As of when I was there the last week in January there was still no live music.

It re-started last week (4th Feb). There are sessions throughout the evening on select nights, starting at 7:30pm.

Andre

 

[Gary Stocker]

It re-started last week (4th Feb). There are sessions throughout the evening on select nights, starting at 7:30pm.

Andre

Cool. Just missed it...darn it

 

[Laura's Dad]

Has anyone seen the jazz band at Scat Cat's Club? How are they? Any video?

 

[pwdebbie]

Has anyone seen the jazz band at Scat Cat's Club? How are they? Any video?

I've seen videos in a FB group devoted to the Port Orleans resorts. Perhaps you can search and find.

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Has anyone seen the jazz band at Scat Cat's Club? How are they? Any video?

Paging Mr Morrow just posted a video about this today!