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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

5. Avoid congested areas of the park by having a times guide handy Have you ever gotten stuck in a traffic jam because a show just let out or a parade just ended? This can easily be avoided by having a times guide handy and knowing what time and where shows are taking place. This is especially helpful in Magic Kingdom, which has a daytime

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

6. Take advantage of extra magic hours If you’re staying on property, take advantage of those extra magic hours that you get! Having an extra hour in the park either before it opens or after it closes gives you an opportunity to do popular attractions with a shorter wait time and helps you fit more activities into your day. This is one of

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

7. Wear a celebration button for great interactions There’s always a reason to celebrate, and celebrations are even better at Walt Disney World! Grab a celebration button and let people know what you’re celebrating, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or something else! Cast members love chatting with people who have celebration buttons

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

No one is better equipped to help a Disney rookie than a cast member. Cast members go through extensive training to learn not only their role and their area, but also to learn about the Walt Disney World resort as a whole. They are chock full of knowledge and love helping guests who may not know everything there is to know. Here are seven

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

1. Overall Value Both resorts are classified as moderate resorts, so they offer a good value with a fantastic experience.  Rooms tend to be slightly more expensive at French Quarter because it is a smaller resort, so supply is somewhat limited.  Given all of the other perks offered by the resort, these two resorts should be on the top of

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

2. Quality Theming The rooms at both of the Port Orleans Resorts are wonderfully themed to the resort.  All of the rooms and buildings at French Quarter evoke feelings of being in the actual French Quarter in New Orleans with wrought iron flourishes and tight cobblestone streets and street lamps.  Riverside is separated into two separate

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

3. Proximity to Parks Both resorts sit close to Epcot allowing guest to enjoy the myriad festivals at the park throughout the year.  Additionally, given the layout of the parks and the backroads, guests who choose to drive can navigate quickly (and easily) to the Magic Kingdom without having to battle traffic on World Drive.  This is a gr

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

4. Restaurants and Lounges In addition to the lounges at both resorts, guests can dine at Boatwright’s Dining Hall, the lone table service restaurant at Riverside for dinner. The menu features classic, homestyle favorites that will satisfy any appetite.  In addition, guests can choose to dine at the quick-service cafeterias at either reso

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

5. Themed Pools Riverside and French Quarter are home to two of the best-themed pools on property!  Riverside has Ol’ Man Island where guests can take a dip in what feels like an old-fashioned swimming hole, while French Quarter is home to a magnificently themed pool with touches and the flair of New Orleans and Marci Gras.  Guests will f

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

6. Unique Entertainment Both resorts are home to unique and crowd-pleasing entertainment. Guests at Riverside can enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a spirited piano show featuring Yeehaw Bob at the River Roost Lounge.  Guests staying at French Quarter can also relax and enjoy drinks at the Scat Cat Lounge and participate in a weekly Beignet R

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