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Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels can purchase Lightning Lane passes—and choose experiences—up to 7 days in advance of their stay. Pool with Waterslide Parade around this Mardi Gras-themed pool area where King Neptune sits astride a giant sea serpent. Cast members from select divisions form teams to create golf cart floats for the resort’s annual Mardi Gras Parade. Rest assured, the competition is stiff. Each year, a new theme is chosen. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Disney.” The parade will be offered on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Hi, Nancy! Thanks for parading by planDisney with your question about celebrating Mardi Gras at the Walt Disney World Resort! As a New Orleans native, nothing brings me more joy than seeing the magic of Disney coexist with the culture and spirit of my hometown, and Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter is a testament to that! Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration in New Orleans marking the close of the Pre-Lenten season. And the party has become so big that it has spilled over into Disney World’s hotels! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter. It’s become a tradition in recent years for Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter to host a parade and party for Make a splash in a Mardi Gras-themed pool, bike along the Resort’s waterfront walkways and take a horse-drawn carriage ride along the scenic Sassagoula River. Kids enjoy playgrounds, an arcade and video games, and campfires for family fun. This is a great activity to include in your Walt Disney World trip if you happen to be at the parks during this week. Port Orleans French Quarter is a great place to celebrate Mardi Gras even if you just stop in to grab the beignets at Scat Cat's Club. Mardi Gras events at Port Orleans Resort- French Quarter typically include appearances from Credit: Disney. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort features two distinct sides, both of which are wonderful locations to enjoy Mardi Gras. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside evokes the charm and sprawling mansion homes of the South, whereas Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter brings the celebratory spirit of New Orleans to life every day. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort kicked off Mardi Gras in style Feb 5 with a Mardi Gras parade and float-decorating contest. The parade and contest, which is a popular treat for Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, consists of Cast Member-decorated golf carts, that serve as parade floats. The resort also celebrates Mardi Gras with an Alligator Band parade, immersing guests in the festive spirit. Listen to live jazz at Scat Cat’s Club. Experience the Mardi Gras festivities onsite. What Iconic, Resort-Specific Activities Are Unique to This Location? Indulge in the famous Mickey beignets at the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. To fit the theme of the resort, the equipment is all colored in Mardi Gras gold, purple, and green. Fishing excursions - Choose from Guided Bass Fishing Excursions at the Port Orleans Riverside Marina, which include a Sun Tracker pontoon boat that can accommodate up to 5 guests, and a tournament-style NITRO® bass fishing boat for up to 3 guests. Meet the Panelist: Lizzie, Georgia Oh, hi! Lizzie here - a wife, dog mom, and 'Disney adult' perpetually planning my family's next magical vacation. My happy thoughts include Walt Disney World snacks, character hugs, photo ops, and balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. On Mardi Gras, we found this guide to the celebration! It lists a few different ways to celebrate, including the Port Orleans Mardi Gras Pargo Parade from 10AM to 11AM, Mardi Gras Courtyard Crafts from 12PM to 4PM in the French Quarter courtyard, and a Mardi Gras Party from 5PM to 10PM, which is also located in the French Quarter courtyard. While it's still a bit early to know the exact timing of the annual parade, details are typically shared in the lobbies of the Port Orleans Resorts - Riverside and French Quarter a bit closer to the actual date, in years past it has kicked off around 10 AM near Acadian House at Port Orleans - Riverside before making its way to Port Orleans Mardi Gras plus scattered winter school breaks and stray holidays means heavy crowds during what’s otherwise winter “off-season” at Walt Disney World. This stretch of February will be busy, with higher wait times, attendance, and congestion in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Let’s start with the good news. Mardi Gras 2025 won’t [] Mardi Gras. In 2025, Mardi Gras will be March 4. A little-known event on Mardi Gras is the mini-parade through Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. Several departments of the resort build floats on golf carts. The floats are judged and then parade through the grounds. UPDATED January 21, 2025 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL at Disney's Port Orleans Resort -- French Quarter where EVERY DAY is MARDI GRAS! Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Walt Disney World offers three The store, with locations across the New Orleans area and Mississippi Coast, also carries Mardi Gras headbands and other items tailored to families traveling to Disney, an idea that came from her Today we’re sharing three ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at Walt Disney World resort! New Orleans-Style Spread at House of Blues On the West Side of Disney’s shopping and dining district, guests can find a restaurant and bar that prides itself on delicious New Orleans-style dishes. There’s never been a better time to work with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner who can help you navigate through Disney World’s new way of doing things! I’ll be on hand to assist with everything from finding that perfect package and getting the best deals to organizing park passes, Disney Genie+, and dining reservations. This upcoming Tuesday is Mardi Gras, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is getting ready to celebrate the occasion with a continued tradition. Each year, cast members from the resort pull together
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