Welcome back to planDisney, Kara! I'm so excited to see that you're planning another visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth for the upcoming
holiday season! There's something extra magical about the holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort - from the decorations to the snacks and the enchanting experiences, it's the most wonderful time of year to visit!
Kara, as a Louisiana native, I'm especially fond of both
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside and Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter! These quaint resorts with stately mansions, touches of Mardi Gras, and the winding Sassagoula River make me feel at home away from home! To enjoy this resort even more, the
Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride offers guests a chance to ride along the banks of the river in a relaxing and scenic 25-minute journey. To book your experience, search for carriage rides in the
My Disney Experience mobile app and then click the blue box to "Check Availability". From here, you'll be able to select your date (up to 60 days in advance) and the number of carriages you'd like to reserve to see available times. Next, when the times pop up, click on the time you'd like to reserve for your date (on my search, I was able to see times are offered between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM on most nights). Once you click the time you'd like, you will be able to complete your booking. If you still have any trouble completing your booking, you can also reach out to a Cast Member by phone at the
Tours and Recreation phone number for help.
Kara, I hope this helps, and I hope you enjoy your carriage ride and your magical vacation! Be sure to keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for more holiday announcements and offerings as your date draws closer! And if you have any other questions, come see us again here at
planDisney! We're always happy to help!
See you real soon,
Alison