Hi Alison,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I'm so glad you decided to visit us again with a new question. My husband's family is all from Louisiana so we enjoy the atmosphere at
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. I think it's such a lovely resort to walk around.
We used to always drive to the Walt Disney World Resort. The first time we flew and didn't rent a car we were worried about missing having our own transportation. We didn't miss it one single minute. We found the
Resort Transportation options to be efficient and fun. We especially liked taking a boat from Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside to
Disney Springs.
There is typically an early bus running for people who have early dining reservations at the parks. I would check with the Lobby Concierge to verify what time the bus will start running. If you are concerned about waiting for a bus, you can always use
Disney's Minnie Van Service, a taxi, or a rideshare service. For my family, a few extra minutes of sleep are worth the extra expense.
Breakfast at
Be Our Guest Restaurant is considered a Quick-Service Meal. I think it's a beautiful place to start a day at Magic Kingdom Park. I love the beautiful windows at the back of the ballroom. Even though you are visiting for breakfast, consider ordering the Master's Cupcake for dessert. It's delicious! Just ask the dishes!
Alison, thank you for visiting us again with another great question. I hope you'll let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions!
Wishing you a magical holiday,
Amy H.