Hello there, Bryn!
Welcome back to
planDisney! It is lovely to see you here asking another Disney vacation question. I am so happy that you trust us to give you answers. With an upcoming visit in May, your
Walt Disney World vacation is just around the river bend. As your countdown dwindles, I hope you are filled with more and more excitement and anticipation!
The refurbishment at
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is underway and expected to be complete by Spring 2025. I did a little digging and found Guest photos of the rooms at French Quarter since they’ve been updated. The rooms look fresh, and I love the addition of The Princess and the Frog artwork. With your late May arrival, there is a high probability that you will stay in one of the new refurbished rooms! You can request a room in Buildings 1, 2, 3, or 4, as the refurbishments in these buildings are complete. While Cast Members will do their best to honor any requests, they are never guaranteed.
California Grill used to be included in the
Disney Dining Plan, requiring two table service meals per person. Unfortunately, that has changed, and California Grill no longer accepts the Disney Dining Plan. For a restaurant at
Disney’s Contemporary Resort that does accept the Dining Plan, check out Steakhouse 71. They offer some lovely steaks as well as a Vegetable “Wellington” that is out of this world!
I hope this information helps, Bryn, and you have a magical vacation and a wonderful stay at Port Orleans - French Quarter. If you have more questions, please bring them to us here at planDisney. We’re all ears and happy to offer up answers.
See ya real soon!
Angie