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Arneil the French Quarter Greeter Celebrates 30 Years at WDW
Posted Sunday 11th June 2017, 4:32pm (EDT) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
[Posted by friend-of-the-site Steve Denney] Last summer, I wrote a short song for Arneil which I presented to him at the end of one shift, along with a copy of the lyrics as a keepsake. The acoustics of the glass and tile lobby were not exactly conducive to getting a studio-quality recording with non-professional video gear, but a few attempts later in Scat Scat’s we got something that while maybe not technically perfect seemed to capture the spirit nicely. You’ll note that Arneil was quite familiar with the lyrics by then, and started acting them out as we went along! |
June 2017 Recreation Activities and Movie Schedules
Posted Monday 29th May 2017, 5:05am (EDT) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
The June 2017 Recreation Activities and Movie Schedules for Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter are now available. See the main Recreation Activities Schedules page for full-size printable PDF versions.
Live Evening Entertainment No visit to Port Orleans Riverside would be complete without spending an evening in the company of the legendary “Ye Haa” Bob Jackson at the River Roost Lounge, playing 8:30pm—midnight four nights a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Port Orleans French Quarter’s Scat Cat’s Club does not currently have official resident musicians, but filling the gap admirably are Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes, two members of the fabulous Off Kilter rock band which used to perform in Epcot’s Canada pavilion. Occasionally when one of the boys is not available, Greg Hayworth (from Mulch, Sweat & Shears) will sit in. The dates are only announced a month or so in advance (generally most Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays) but if you happen to be around for any of their evenings (8:30pm—11pm) do yourself a favour and pop along, they are highly recommended. ![]() ![]() |
Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary at the Muddy Rivers pool bar
Posted Sunday 28th May 2017, 3:54pm (EDT) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
A new adult-oriented activity is being trialled at the Muddy Rivers pool bar: Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary. |
Port Orleans Riverside Barbecue Events - 16 and 29 May 2017
Posted Monday 15th May 2017, 3:27pm (EDT) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
Apparently Tuesday 16th May 2017 will be National Barbecue Day! Who knew? Well obviously someone in the Port Orleans Riverside Food & Beverage team received the memo anyway, as the resort will be providing a mini Food and Wine festival all of its own between 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Tuesday 16 May. Representatives from the resort’s brewery sponsor Abita will be on hand, and the chefs have dreamed up a range of delicacies to suit every taste that will be freshly cooked for guests. There will be plenty of other fun too, including music, dancing and craft activities.
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