Walt Disney World's Secret Restaurant

The secret restaurant you'll likely never get to see at Walt Disney World Resort  

Here's a Disney secret...There's a hidden restaurant at Walt Disney World that you'll likely never see. The former Bonfamille’s Café, a defunct table service restaurant, located just off the lobby behind the Scat Cat's Club at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, closed for good in 2001. Since then, the restaurant has served as meeting space for Walt Disney World management. It's facilities are frequently used as the Walt Disney World test kitchen where new culinary creations are concocted. It most recently opened as a temporary quick service restaurant while Sassagoula Floatworks gets an extensive refurbishment (I hope they don't put the giant face masks back up!) The refurb. is scheduled to conclude in December 2016 so there's still time to go check this hidden gem out. 

Darren Wittko is rated a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter - Photo Tour

Join me on a photo tour of Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, one of the smallest and most convenient hotels at Walt Disney World.

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I love hearing the New Orleans jazz atmosphere music near the lobby. Disney does such a great job with New Orleans theme at this hotel.

Lobby and check-in area. It’s never too crowded here.

Jackson Square gifts is just off the lobby.

This is where the magic happens. If you’ve ever had a beignet here, you know what I’m talking about. A beignet is a type of fritter, or deep-fried pastry sprinkled in powdered sugar.

The food court is never crowded here and it’s one of the main reasons why I recommend Port Orleans French Quarter to my clients.

Complimentary boat transportation is provided to Disney Springs

A Port Orleans water taxi is heading to Disney Springs on the Sassagoula River.

It’s a fun take a boat ride even just for something to do. You’ll pass by Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and some very unusual Treehouses.

You can make s’mores around the campfire each night. S’mores kits are available for purchase or you can bring your own.

The bridge in the distance serves as the boundary for Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort, French Quarter’s sister resort.

The pool at Port Orlean’s French Quarter has a whimsical theme, a pool bar, a whirlpool, and a water slide.

I love all the pathways around Port Orleans French Quarter. They’re designed to look like the streets in New Orleans. Even the manhole covers say “City of New Orleans” on them.

There are many fountains and gardens around this resort, adding to a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere.

Ah Building 4! My personal favorite! Close to the pool, lobby and bus depot.

Here in Jackson Square, you’ll find the lobby, gift shop dining, and bus depot. It’s centrally located within the resort.

Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.

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New Pool Feature at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter

There’s a new space at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter that’s just for little ones.

The new area is located next to the whimsical Doubloon Lagoon pool, so you and your little ones can easily go back and forth between the two water-filled spots while staying at Port Orleans French Quarter.

Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel.