Disneyland's New Orleans Square

by D'land Hubby

New Orleans Square was originally opened at Disneyland on July 24, 1966. 

This little section of Disneyland is very quaint and streets run throughout the area. The land provides the home to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion/Haunted Mansion Holiday, and the Disneyland Railroad. 

New Orleans Square is also home to some wonderful eating locations. They include the Royal Street Veranda, Blue Bayou Restaurant, Cafe Orleans, the French Market Restaurant, the Mint Julip Bar, and the (not so) secret Club 33. 

If you're looking to do some shopping, then you can find lots of goodies at the Crystal D'Orleans, Port Royal, Pieces of Eight, Le Bat en Rouge, Mlle Antoinette's Parfumerie, and the La Mascarade d'Orleans.

Here are some pictures of New Orleans Square on a recent visit to the Disneyland Resort. I hope you enjoy them!

  

My Favorite Land

By D'land Diva

I must confess: while I love ALL of Disneyland, I am drawn to one land in particular. Sure, all of the lands have their own charms. And the theming in each land really makes you feel like you are a part of that land while you are there.

But for me, New Orleans Square at Disneyland is just the ultimate magical land.

It might be its location, on the Rivers of America...

 
It might be the Mark Twain boat...

It could be the architecture...

Or maybe it's the Haunted Mansion ride...

Or the Pirates of the Caribbean ride...

I also really like the small, winding streets.

And, of course, the food. The Blue Bayou is actually inside a ride.

The French Market has charming tables in which you can dine and listen to jazz music.

There's also a small stand in which to buy gumbo and beignets...

And there is the Mint Julep Bar where you can find tasty, sweet, refreshing Mint Juleps on a warm Southern California summer day.

But, really, I think my favorite thing about New Orleans Square is the history. This land was one he oversaw himself. New Orleans Square was one of the last projects he had worked on before he passed away. It was a land that was near and dear to him.

The next time you are at Disneyland, take just a little while to appreciate the ambiance that is New Orleans Square!