49. Disney's Port Orleans Resort Deep Dive

<p>Episode 49: Port Orleans Deep Dive</p><p>Grab a Mickey beignet! Aly and Stacy are diving deep into Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside, two sister moderate resorts at Walt Disney World with totally different personalities. French Quarter brings wrought iron, Mardi Gras color, and lively fun. Riverside brings the laid-back, scenic charm of the bayou. Aly shares how her family fell in love with Disney at Dixie Landings (now Riverside), and Stacy explains why she stays at Riverside but heads to French Quarter for the fun.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li><p>Resort history (which one opened first might surprise you!)</p></li><li><p>Becki&#39;s lobby fun facts, Hidden Mickeys, and Princess and the Frog nods</p></li><li><p>Mardi Gras at French Quarter, including the decorated golf cart parade</p></li><li><p>Transportation: Sassagoula River boats to Disney Springs (not the parks!) plus bus stop pro tips for big resorts</p></li><li><p>Room types: standard, preferred, king, 5th sleeper, and the Royal Guest Rooms</p></li><li><p>Dining: Boatwright&#39;s, Riverside Mill, Sassagoula Floatworks, Scat Cat&#39;s Club, River Roost with Yeehaw Bob, the pool bars, and the new boiled peanuts</p></li><li><p>Pools: Ol&#39; Man Island&#39;s sawmill slide vs. Doubloon Lagoon&#39;s sea serpent, plus one of the best splash pads on property</p></li><li><p>Unique extras: carriage rides, fishing excursions, boat and bike rentals, and the scenic walk between resorts</p></li><li><p>Port Orleans trivia to test your knowledge</p></li></ul><p>Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Stacy Walker<br>Edited: Stacy Walker<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/802407265915687">⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Facebook Community⁠⁠</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/momsbehindthemagicpodcast">⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠</a><br>FRIENDS LIKE ME<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1589363098767004">Doing Disney Deluxe Style</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyvacationswithkayla">⁠⁠Family Vacations with Kayla: Disney, Universal, Cruises, Hawaii &amp; More⁠⁠</a><br>PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW &amp; SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!</p><p>BABYQUIP<br><a href="https://www.babyquip.com/">⁠⁠https://www.babyquip.com/⁠⁠</a> Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!<br>