Monthly Recreational Activities and Entertainment Schedule

Movie Night at Port Orleans French Quarter

Movie Night at Port Orleans French Quarter

If you don’t feel like a day at the theme parks there’s still plenty to do right on your own doorstep at the Port Orleans resorts. Both resorts provide various complimentary poolside activities, evening campfires and outdoor Disney movie screenings, along with a range of extra activities (some of which have a separate charge).

The latest schedules should be posted around the resort from the start of each month, or check at the Front Desk (printed copies are no longer automatically issued to every guest). For more details of other resort activities please see our main Recreation page.

Outdoor activities are subject to change, and obviously can be cancelled or moved indoors due to inclement weather. Pool hours and lifeguard availability varies seasonally by pool, and is also subject to change.

Reminders: As from March 2nd 2014, the Port Orleans Riverside Levee boat rental facility was permanently closed, although Bicycle and Surrey Bike rentals are still available. Also the “Bayou Pirate Adventure” riverboat activity cruise for children was discontinued on March 30th 2017.

 

Evening Live Musical 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).

Over at French Quarter, the new Scat Cat’s Club Lounge, located in the space that back in the nineties used to be the charming table-service restaurant Bonfamille’s Café, you can enjoy live entertainment with your cocktails three nights a week. The resident Jazz Fusion Band perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in half-hour sessions beginning at 7:30 pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:30pm.



This Month’s Recreational Activities Schedules (March 2024)

Easter Sunday, 31st March 2024, Port Orleans French Quarter

9am: Candy Scramble On the Lawn between Buildings 5 & 6. Kick off your Easter Celebration with our annual candy scramble! All ages are welcome to enjoy sweet Easter treats.
9:30am-11:30am: Springtime Crafts ($) On the Lawn between Buildings 5 & 6. Join us to create your very own umbrella!
11:30am-1:00pm: Easter Olympics On the Lawn between Buildings 5 & 6. Jump into the fun by joining in a series of springtime yard games!
3:00pm-4:00pm: Mickey Tie-Dye ($) in the Jackson Square Courtyard. Add a splash of color to your shirt to make your own tie-dye shirt with Mickey at the center of it all!
5:00pm-6:00pm Campfire Between Buildings 5 & 6. End the night with complimentary marshmallows and Peeps for roasting!

Riverside Activity details to be announced.

 
Port Orleans Riverside, March 2024

The Movies Under the Stars are screened on the Oak Manor Lawn (building 90). Activities and programs are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the Riverside Mill Food Court.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:00pm Back Porch Games
12:30pm Poolside Activities at Ol’ Man Island Pool
2:30pm
Levee Mar­ina
Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
4:00pm Changing of the Guard on Ol’ Man Island
6:00pm Campfire on de’ Bayou on Ol’ Man Island
8:30pm Movie Alad­din (G) Turn­ing Red (PG) Herc­ules (G) Enc­ato (PG)

9am — 5pm

Cycle and Surrey Bike Rentals ($) located at the Marina
7am — 1:45pm Fishin’ Hole ($) located behind the Muddy Rivers pool bar on Ol’ Man Island. Last fishing pole goes out at 1:15pm.
Sign­ature Activ­ities Sundays 1pm—3pm: Mosaic Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Boatwright’s to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Sundays 8:00pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us in the Medicine Show Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Tuesdays 3:30pm: Bayou Bag Toss
Join us at the Back Porch for a family friendly corn hole competition against other teams!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8pm: Glow Party
Join us on the Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck for a nighttime pool party the whole family will enjoy!
 
Poolside Games

Poolside Games

 
 
Port Orleans French Quarter, March 2024

The Movies Under the Stars will be screened on the French Quarter Green between buildings 5 & 6, which is also the location for the Cajun Campfire. Activities and programs are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to Scat Cat’s Club.
Reminder: The Doubloon Lagoon pool area is closed until April, so there are no poolside activities at the moment.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:15pm Dance Party in the Jackson Square Couryard
12:30pm-1:30pm
Court­yard
Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
1:30pm Activities in the Jackson Square Courtyard Activities in the Jackson Square Courtyard
2:30pm-3:30pm
Court­yard
Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($)
6:00-7:00pm Cajun Campfire on the Building 6 Lawn
8:30pm Movie Tang­led (PG) The Great­est Show­man (PG) Meet the Robin­sons (G) Fro­zen 2 (PG)
Sign­ature Activ­ities Mondays 8:00pm: Mardi Gras Madness
Join us with your family and friends on the Building 6 Lawn for a night of trivia and prizes, that will have you ‘dig a littler deeper’ to win
Wednesdays 1pm—3pm: Mosaics Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Scat Cat’s Club to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Wednesdays 8:00pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us at the South Quarter Games Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Fridays 8:00pm: Backyard Bash
Hop on over to the Building 6 Lawn for family friendly games and fun under the stars.
 

You can pre-book for the Mosaic classes online, follow this link (online facility may be obsolete now, it hasn’t been updated since November). Or visit or call the Riverside Levee Marina on (407) 934-5507. Payment ($35 plus tax) will be made on the day.

Example French Quarter Mosaic

Example French Quarter Mosaic

 
 

 
 

Previous 2024 Recreational Activities Schedules

Previous Mardi Gras Parade, Tuesday 13 Feb 2018

Previous Mardi Gras Parade, Tuesday 13 Feb 2018

Mardi Gras, Tuesday February 13th 2024

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. The route covers both resorts, starting beside the Acadian House mansion building at Riverside and then traveling down past all the mansion buildings before crossing over the river and starting its second leg along the French Quarter riverbank pathway, cutting in between Buildings 1 and 2 into the central courtyard area.

12pm-4pm: Mardi Gras Courtyard Crafts: Join us for arts & crafts in the French Quarter courtyard.

5pm-10pm Mardi Gras Party: Music, feathers, bead and masks... What more do we need to have a blast? This event at the French Quarter Courtyard has fun, games, and crafting for the whole family!

7:30pm-11:30pm Live Jazz Band in Scat Cat’s Lounge.

 
Port Orleans Riverside, February 2024

The Movies Under the Stars are screened on the Oak Manor Lawn (building 90). Activities and programs are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the Riverside Mill Food Court.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:00pm Back Porch Games
12:30pm Poolside Activities at Ol’ Man Island Pool
2:30pm
Levee Mar­ina
Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
5:30pm Campfire on de’ Bayou at Ol’ Man Island
7:30pm Movie Soul (G) The Great­est Show­man (PG) The Prin­cess and the Frog (G) Fro­zen II (PG)

9am — 5pm

Cycle and Surrey Bike Rentals ($) located at the Marina
7am — 1:45pm Fishin’ Hole ($) located behind the Muddy Rivers pool bar on Ol’ Man Island. Last fishing pole goes out at 1:15pm.
Sign­ature Activ­ities Sundays 1pm—3pm: Mosaic Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Boatwright’s to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Sundays 7:30pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us in the Medicine Show Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Tuesdays 3:30pm: Bayou Bag Toss
Join us at the Back Porch for a family friendly corn hole competition against other teams!
Tuesdays 8pm: Trivia Challenge
Join us with your family and friends at the Back Porch for a night of trivia and prizes, that will have you ‘dig a littler deeper’ to win!
Thursdays 8pm: Backyard Bash
Hop on over to the Oak Manor Lawn, near Building 90, for family friendly games and fun under the stars.
 
Port Orleans French Quarter, February 2024

The Movies Under the Stars will be screened on the French Quarter Green between buildings 5 & 6, which is also the location for the Cajun Campfire. Activities and programs are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to Scat Cat’s Club.
Reminder: The Doubloon Lagoon pool area is closed for several months, so there are no poolside activities at the moment.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:15pm Dance Party in the Jackson Square Couryard
12:30pm-1:30pm
Court­yard
Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
1:30pm Activities in the Jackson Square Courtyard Activities in the Jackson Square Courtyard
2:30pm-3:30pm
Court­yard
Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($)
5:30-6:30pm Cajun Campfire on the Building 6 Lawn
7:30pm Movie Cool Runn­ings (PG) Enc­anto (PG) Mary Pop­pins Ret­urns (PG) The Prin­cess and the Frog (G)
Sign­ature Activ­ities Mondays 7:30pm: Mardi Gras Madness
Join us with your family and friends on the Building 6 Lawn for a night of trivia and prizes, that will have you ‘dig a littler deeper’ to win
Wednesdays 1pm—3pm: Mosaics Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Scat Cat’s Club to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Wednesdays 7:30pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us at the South Quarter Games Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Fridays 7:30pm: Backyard Bash
Hop on over to the Building 6 Lawn for family friendly games and fun under the stars.
 
Port Orleans Riverside, January 2024

The Movies Under the Stars are screened on the Oak Manor Lawn (building 90). In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the Riverside Mill Food Court.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:00pm Back Porch Games
12:30pm Poolside Activities at Ol’ Man Island Pool
2:30pm
Levee Mar­ina
Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
5:30pm Campfire on de’ Bayou at Ol’ Man Island
7:30pm Movie Find­ing Nemo (G) Tang­led (PG) The Lion King (1994) (G) The Lit­tle Mer­maid (2023) (PG)

9am — 5pm

Cycle and Surrey Bike Rentals ($) located at the Marina
7am — 1:45pm Fishin’ Hole ($) located behind the Muddy Rivers pool bar on Ol’ Man Island. Last fishing pole goes out at 1:15pm.
Sign­ature Activ­ities Sundays 1pm—3pm: Mosaic Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Boatwright’s to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Sundays 7:30pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us in the Medicine Show Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Tuesdays 3:30pm: Bayou Bag Toss
Join us at the Back Porch for a family friendly corn hole competition against other teams!
Tuesdays 8pm: Trivia Challenge
Join us with your family and friends at the Back Porch for a night of trivia and prizes, that will have you ‘dig a littler deeper’ to win!
Thursdays 8pm: Backyard Bash
Hop on over to the Oak Manor Lawn, near Building 90, for family friendly games and fun under the stars.
 
Port Orleans French Quarter, January 2024

The Movies Under the Stars will be screened on the French Quarter Green between buildings 5 & 6, which is also the location for the Cajun Campfire. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to Scat Cat’s Club.
Reminder: The Doubloon Lagoon Pool is scheduled to be closed from January/Feburary to April, so when work commences events may be moved.

Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12:00pm Dance Party at the Doubloon Lagoon Pool
12:30pm Activities at Jackson Square Courtyard Activities at Jackson Square Courtyard
2:30-3:30pm
Doub­loon Lag­oon
Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Mic­key Tie-Dye ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($) Arts and Cra­fts ($)
5:30-6:30pm Cajun Campfire on the Building 6 Lawn
7:30pm Movie Elem­ental (PG) Cin­der­ella (1950) (G) The Mighty Ducks (PG) The Arist­ocats (G)
Sign­ature Activ­ities Mondays 7:30pm: Mardi Gras Madness
Join us with your family and friends at Mardi Grogs for a night of trivia and prizes, that will have you ‘dig a littler deeper’ to win
Wednesdays 1pm—3pm: Mosaics Class ($35+tax)
Join us at Scat Cat’s Club to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Seating is limited. Ages 12+
Wednesdays 7:30pm: Arcade Challenge
Join us at the South Quarter Games Arcade to compete with other Guests in games of skill!
Fridays 7:30pm: Backyard Bash
Hop on over to the Building 6 Lawn for family friendly games and fun under the stars.
 

With grateful thanks to the guests who generously help to keep this page updated.

To view an archive of historical Port Orleans Recreational Activities Schedules (many as PDF files) please click here.