Hi Rebecca,
I love Port Orleans! It is my family's favorite moderate resort and we love staying in the mansions at Riverside's Magnolia Bend area.
Mickey's Backyard BBQ is rated as the best dinner show by some experts. If weather were not a factor, it would probably be number one across the board. It features good food and characters and lots of fun! Who would not enjoy this great event!
If you are leaving from your resort, you will need a transfer point since many resort-to-resort connections do not exist. Your best option would be to go to Downtown Disney and transfer to a bus to Fort Wilderness Resort. If you are at another park touring before heading out to the picnic, take transportation to Fort Wilderness from that location.
Once you are at Fort Wilderness, you will need to transfer at the Outpost to a bus that will take you to the Pavilion. After the show, you can catch the bus home to your resort. There will be cast members here to help you and buses are labelled.
Wishing you a magical vacation!
Beth