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If you’re visiting Disney World or staying at the Port Orleans Resorts next week, you might like to check out the parade. Here’s a quick recap: Date: March 4, 2025; Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. What: Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration; Remember: Choose a spot to watch the parade based on how long you plan to stay. If you want to see who 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! 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 Mardi Gras – March 4, 2025 – Restaurants at Disney Springs normally offer some special menus. A mini Mardi Gras parade featuring golf carts decorated as floats by Cast Members take place at Disney’s Port Orleans, typically starting at 10 a.m. near the Acadian House. 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 [] 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 There, you can experience the fun of Mardi Gras year-round through the resort's theme and nod to my daughter’s favorite princess, Tiana. You’ll also want to swing into Scat Cat’s for some delicious beignets; they are a specialty! Beth, I can’t wait for you to come on down to Walt Disney World. I’m wishing you the most magical trip and 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. Universal Orlando announced their 2025 Mardi Gras concert lineup, a “Princess and the Frog” Passholder magnet is coming to Walt Disney World, LEGO is releasing a new “Lilo & Stitch” set, Haunted Mansion Holiday will return for Halloween — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Mardi Gras Magic at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort 2025-02-01 - By Jodi Spasovski The theming at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort (both Riverside and French Quarter) truly captures the vibrant ambience of New Orleans. If you stay at Port Orleans during the first week of Lent, you’ll encounter a deeper Crescent City immersion. 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 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. With so many guests sporting purple, green, and gold this time of the year, it’s no surprise that Walt Disney World is offering some Carnival season-inspired experiences on property this month. Today we’re sharing three ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at Walt Disney World resort! New Orleans-Style Spread at House of Blues In 2026, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will be held January 7-11. Registration will open March 11, 2025 at 10 am ET. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is an entire running weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. Other highlights include a Half Marathon, Goofy’s Race-and-a-Half Challenge, a Family Fun Run 5K and kids’ races. Since 1995, Universal Orlando Resort has been bringing the fun and flavors of the Big Easy’s Mardi Gras celebration to the streets of Universal Studios Florida.For select nights from February to April, you can catch an outrageous and colorful parade (my favorite part of the event), enjoy live entertainment and concerts, indulge in food and drinks from around the world, and catch a whole lot If beignets take home the gold medal for “most classic Mardi Gras treat,” King Cake comes in close second for the silver. This traditional cake is covered with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles, and a Mardi Gras baby on top. The baby is a nod to the celebration of the Epiphany, the holiday that kicks off the Carnaval season. 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. In fact, Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts have a very special activity that is ENTIRELTY EXCLUSIVE to these sister Resorts: each year on Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras, the Port Orleans Mardi Gras Pargo Parade is just one of many festive activities for the annual celebration! 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.
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