Today’s a special day because Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is welcoming guests back again! And, we can practically taste the beignets already!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
The Riverside area of Port Orleans has already reopened for guests to enjoy. But, now that French Quarter is open, everyone can explore both sides of the resort again. So come along with us as we give you a full look at Disney’s newly reopened Port Orleans French Quarter!
When we first arrived to Port Orleans French Quarter, we were greeted by a red carpet!
A royal welcome!
Cast Members were out on the red carpet as well to welcome guests back!
Then, we headed inside to take a look around at the reopened hotel.
This hotel is so pretty!
Here’s where you go if you’re a guest checking in.
Registration Area
The registration area is pretty big, with high ceilings and large columns framing the check-in desks.
Light and bright!
There’s a few seating areas in here as well.
Look at those little tiny chairs back there!
Off of this area is also the merchandise store inside the hotel, Jackson Square. They were celebrating the reopening with some fun balloons!
Who’s ready to shop?
In here you can get some typical Disney World gear…
We love seeing these T-shirts all dressed up!
…as well as resort-specific items.
French Quarter Shirt
There are some Riverside items in here as well!
French Quarter and Riverside Ornaments
And, up at the register, we saw the most adorable Minnie Mouse all decked out in Mardi Gras attire!
Loving this look for her
Now, let’s move on to see what food is back at the hotel! Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is open from 7AM to 11PM serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
In the middle of the dining area is the condiments station, which is made to look like a Mardi Gras float!
So colorful!
Around the corner, you’ll find the different stations you can order food from.
Food stations
There is also a bakery case over here with some delicious looking treats, including a mini Mardi Gras King Cake!
We want one of each, please!
Then, we went to see what else is open! And, even though the hours listed online say Scat Cat’s Club doesn’t open until 5PM, it was open this morning (probably because it’s the grand re-opening of the hotel!).
We’re here! We’re here! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is OPEN! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/W7f2mxvIaz
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 28, 2021
There were many New Orleans-style pastries available at the club, including a very special Mickey-shaped treat!
You know the vibes 🤤 pic.twitter.com/54QpJLWtYc
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 28, 2021
Yep! Mickey beignets are BACK! We’ve been missing them soooo much, so of course, we had to grab some.
Oh, Mickey-shaped beignets. How we missed you. 💙 pic.twitter.com/YNbVA8IjA7
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 28, 2021
We also got the Baton Rouge Beignets, which come with your choice of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlúa, or RumChata in a little pipette so you can infuse your beignet and make it boozy! We went with Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Boozy Beignets
Then, we just couldn’t resist also getting a Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae! It may be morning, but it’s never too early for ice cream, right?
The perfect breakfast!
Also, it was raining and dreary out this morning, so we had to get some ice cream to lift our spirits.
Still pretty, even in the rain
That’s our first look at the reopened Port Orleans French Quarter! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news and updates.
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So are the Mickey Beignets back for breakfast?? I booked the hotel next month just for that as a surprise for my husband.
Cheryl, we got ours at Scat Cat’s in the morning, so you should be good to go!
wish they would bring back the PoBoy with hand cut fries, still miss that one !