Hey Howdy Hey Louise and welcome to planDisney!
Disney's Port Orleans-Riverside Resort is one of my favorite resorts on property. I love the upscale theming of the resort, so relaxing and elegant and the recreational offerings are fantastic. The
Campfires and
Movies Under the Stars at many resorts are something that my family and I take advantage of almost every time we visit Walt Disney World Resort and are great ways to end a day at the resort.
Looks like you have been looking into them at Port Orleans-Riverside and you are correct in that they do not have them every night and they are subject to change depending on the weather. One thing that we have done on our trips is visits to other resorts for this same benefit as we were more interested in one movie over another or just wanted to scout out the next resort we wanted to stay at! So long story short, YES, you can visit other resorts and take advantage of this opportunity without having to actually stay at the resort. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort would be a great place to check out and is easily accessible via the
Disney Skyliner system. From Port Orleans, I would take a bus to Hollywood Studios and then the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach for the ultimate evening out! So much to see and experience and a great way to do it all.
I hope you have fun with your continued planning for your upcoming trip and we cannot wait to welcome you to the Most Magical Place on Earth and celebrate your birthday with you!
Happy planning,
Nick