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We really can’t thank them enough. One of these special events happens one day of the year at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts. 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. We were at Port Orleans today for a very fun festivity! The 2024 Mardi Gras Parade was held today! This is such a great event for the whole family to attend. Cast Members decorated golf carts and this year, they did not disappoint! Mardi Gras Celebrations at Disney World. Dates: March 4, 2025; Location: Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts; Description: For Mardi Gras, the Port Orleans Resorts typically throw a little mini party complete with a Cast Member golf cart parade that travels between the 2 resorts. There are also sometimes visits from Welcome to planDisney! Your Walt Disney World vacation countdown is almost to “0” and before long you’ll be enjoying Mickey-shaped beignets and all the other Mickey-shaped foods you could want! Woo hoo! I’m a big fan of the Port Orleans resorts, but my travels to the Vacation Kingdom haven’t taken me there during the Mardi Gras season 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. 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 annual Port Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off with the cast members’ famous Pargo Parade at 10am-11am. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating Walt Disney World Parades of Past and Present”. Come partake in the fun with themed golf carts, music and goodies. 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 NEW for 2025 – Pat O'Briens has a speakeasy. Check out how to celebrate Mardi Gras at CityWalk! Disney's Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter & Riverside. Revel in the romance and pageantry of New Orleans’s historic French Quarter without ever leaving Orlando at Disney's Port Orleans Resort. 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. 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! 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’s Mardi Gras Parade kicked off at 10:00 a.m. at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside as always, traveling to and through Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. A large banner says “Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Mardi Gras Celebration”. 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. Mardi Grogs, a poolside bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter at Walt Disney World Resort, features a full bar, including beer and sangria. In celebration of Mardi Gras today, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort at Walt Disney World celebrated the occasion with their annual Mardi Gras Parade. This tradition led by cast members sees various
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