Tag: Port Orleans Riverside

Why Don’t Disney Resorts Sell This Merchandise?
Posted onEach Disney resort has its own gift shop. These shops carry souvenirs, items with the resort's logo, and some items that match the resort's theme. But, we've gathered together a list of items we would love to see some of the resorts sell! See the list here.
Walt Disney World’s pet-friendly hotel program to end Oct. 15
Posted onLast fall, Walt Disney World introduced a pilot program to allow dogs stay in hotel rooms at four of its resorts. That program is scheduled to end on Oct. 15 of this year, and Disney officials say there are no plans to extend it. Guests who have reservations on or before Oct. 15 in the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World’s pet-friendly hotel program to end Oct. 15"
Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts
Posted onEDITOR’S NOTE: For more details on this program, please visit our new Pet-Friendly Hotel Rooms page HERE. The Disney Parks Blog today announced the beginning this Sunday, Oct. 15, for the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests — and their dogs — to four of its resort properties! Four Walt … Continue reading "Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts"
Hidden Mickeys at Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts
Posted onOn a quest to check out a few sightings of Hidden Images, I visited two Walt Disney World Resorts: Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside. Both resorts are filled with interesting Disney detail, including the occasional Hidden Mickey. At Art of Animation, I stopped first in the main lobby and looked up at the … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys at Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts"
Port Orleans French Quarter Room Refurbishment
Posted onBack in July, 2010, I wrote an extensive article about Port Orleans French Quarter. Although a few items may have been tweaked over the last three years, nothing of significance has changed with the basic resort. However, the rooms were recently redecorated so I spent the night here a few weeks ago to find out what has changed.
Port Orleans Resort Annual Mardi Gras Parade
Posted onThe annual Mardi Gras Parade at the Port Orleans Resort features floats designed by the Cast Members. Each team, housekeeping, front desk, etc, decorates a float for the parade. It's held annual on Fat Tuesday! This year's theme was 75 Years of Disney Animated Films. Check out our photos and video.
Enjoy a Taste of Southern Comfort Food at Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Posted onWhen it comes to dining at Disney World, the resort restaurants tend to fly a little more under the radar than those at the parks. Certainly there are quite a few of these restaurants that receive much notoriety, such as Ohana, California Grill, or Yachtsman Steakhouse, but there are also hidden gems to be found. … Continue reading "Enjoy a Taste of Southern Comfort Food at Boatwright’s Dining Hall"
Port Orleans Riverside – Room Refurbishments
Posted onOver the last several months, all of the rooms at Port Orleans Riverside have been refurbished and slightly redecorated. Check out the extensive photo blog complete with the various room videos
Never a dull moment for kids at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
Posted onDisney’s Port Orleans Resort might feature a design of stately mansions and refined landscaping, yet it offers plenty of fun amenities and activities for kids. My family and I happily discovered this when we stayed at Riverside in one of the new Royal Guest Rooms. These Disney story rooms are designed to appeal to those … Continue reading "Never a dull moment for kids at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort"