Hi, Sarah! Welcome to planDisney!
As they say in Louisiana, "laissez les bon temps rouler!" And there's no better way to let those good times roll than a visit to
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter! I love the charm of this beautiful place, and if you've ever been to New Orleans, the wrought iron railings and red brick facades will take you right back to the Crescent City.
And of course, when you're dreaming of the Big Easy, you've got to have beignets! You're welcome to stop by Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter for a delicious taste of New Orleans at
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. And for those glorious, pillowy Mickey-shaped beignets, you'll want to head to
Scat Cat's Club just off the main lobby.
Just remember that parking at Disney Resorts Collection hotels is reserved for Guests who are staying there or have dining reservations, so if you have a car with you, it's best to leave it at your Resort hotel and take Disney transportation instead. You can get to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter by catching a bus from a theme park, or by hopping aboard a boat at
Disney Springs and floating down the Sassagoula River to your destination.
When you need a little Christmas right this very minute, you can head over to
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and take in the magical sight of the life-sized gingerbread house! It's about a 10-minute walk from the entrance of the
Magic Kingdom Park to the Grand along the newly completed pathway, or you can simply step on the Resort monorail line and glide there on the highway in the sky.
Sarah, while you're
oooh-ing and
aaah-ing at the gorgeous gingerbread house, did you know you can actually eat it, too? At least, you can buy a gingerbread shingle just like the ones that adorn the house! The Cast Member elves working inside will be happy to provide you with a yummy shingle, along with lots of other holiday treats that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season.
I'm so excited for you to start your adventure at the Walt Disney World Resort, Sarah! Between beignets and gingerbread, you've got quite a tasty vacation ahead!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.