Tag: Port Orleans

Mardi Gras at Port Orleans

Posted on by Jack Spence
Anyone who works for a living knows, morale is paramount. Happy workers make happy customers. Disney understands this all too well and does its best to make the working conditions at its parks and resorts as pleasant as possible. And in their search for ways to encourage teamwork, the management of Port Orleans has come … Continue reading "Mardi Gras at Port Orleans"
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New/Renovated Rooms at Port Orleans Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Today was Day 2 of the Walt Disney World 2011 Resort Showcase, during which Disney is shining a spotlight on their newest and upcoming resort hotels, as well as new features of older resorts, here in Orlando, California and Hawaii. I was most excited today for the tour of Port Orleans scheduled for after lunch … Continue reading "New/Renovated Rooms at Port Orleans Resort"
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Surrey Biking at Port Orleans-Riverside Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A family taking a Surrey Bike for a spin at the Port Orleans-Riverside resort.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/22, ISO 900, EV 0, 28mm Focal Length. A family taking a Surrey Bike for a spin at the Port Orleans-Riverside resort boardwalk past the Riverside Mill & Market food court. Makes for a nice postcard for my Disney … Continue reading "Surrey Biking at Port Orleans-Riverside Resort"
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New Storybook Rooms and Health and Wellness Suites Continue Growth Strategy at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 26, 2011 – Over the course of the next year, new Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms and suites will open that will allow guests to sleep like visiting Disney royalty or perhaps add a yoga session or two to their Disney vacation. It’s part of an overall lodging strategy … Continue reading "New Storybook Rooms and Health and Wellness Suites Continue Growth Strategy at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels"
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No Tripod? No Problem.

Posted on by Scott Thomas
What if you do not have or want a tripod with you when vacationing at Walt Disney World and you still want to steady your camera? Do a search for camera bean bags or pods like the one pictured here. This model goes by the name of Cam Pod and is a specially designed bean … Continue reading "No Tripod? No Problem."
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Surely, You Jest

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I made my first visit to Port Orleans last month. It’s true I’ve never seen either style of this resort. It was nice, I liked it. Perhaps I’ll stay there sometime. Here’s my entry for our Disney Pic of the Week – Statues. This jester can be found at French Quarter near the pool.
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A Magical Encounter…in an unexpected place!

Posted on by AllEars
We are still shaking the pixie dust out of our suitcases after our recent trip and I wanted to give a special shout-out to an amazing cast member whom we encountered at our Port Orleans resort…Georgina Santiago. Georgina was our housekeeper. We (my mom, myself and my three kids…Reagan, 12…Sage & Sawyer, 11) tried to … Continue reading "A Magical Encounter…in an unexpected place!"
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