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Punam Dayabhai-Jairambhai named as POFQ General Manager
Posted Friday 18th March 2016, 1:46pm (EDT) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
Disney has just released the following information: Punam, who has also previously worked with Adventures by Disney based in California, will be taking over from current General Manager Suzette Noble who has been overseeing both resorts since Valerie Bunting was transferred to a new role last August. Suzette will now switch over to managing the Port Orleans Riverside section only. We wish them both well in their new roles. |
French Quarter's new Aquatic Play Area Officially Opens
Posted Monday 7th March 2016, 5:00pm (EST) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
The brand new (and much anticipated) children’s Aquatic Play Area at French Quarter officially opened to guests at 9am this morning, complete with plenty of whimsical - and suitably drenching - water play features, all with a unique New Orleans twist. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Other work undertaken at the same time includes the addition of extra fencing and lockable gates at all of the entrances and exits to the pool area, plus improvements in disability accessibility with the replacement of some stepped access routes with inclined slopes. There have also been some new features added at the Mardi Grogs bar, including air heaters for the cooler winter months and some extra snack items (pretzels and popcorn). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For more background and photographs of the entire construction process, which started back in October 2015, please see our previous news items, or the Refurbishments Page. |
Ol' Man Island reopens after a two-month refurbishment
Posted Saturday 5th March 2016, 5:00pm (EST) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
After a flurry of last-minute activity, restocking the bar, finishing off the new fencing and clearing away the debris and equipment, the Ol' Man Island area was handed back to resort staff on Friday 4th March to allow them to start rearranging the sun beds, checking safety equipment, and preparing the island for guest access. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For more background and photographs of the entire construction process, which started in January 2016, please see our previous news items, or the Refurbishments Page. |
Ol' Man Island pool ready to re-open on Saturday
Posted Friday 4th March 2016, 5:00pm (EST) by The Sassagoula Sentinel
Friday night, and it looks like everything is set for Ol' Man Island to reopen at 9am in the morning. The (sadly still rather intrusive) fences and gates are complete, all construction equipment is gone, the bar is restocked and the sunbeds are back in place. Even the snazzy new restrooms should be good to go [groan, sorry about the pun!]. |