Your Guide to New Orleans Square at the Disneyland Resort
Loosely based on 19th-century New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans Square at the Disneyland Resort is truly unique. In fact, it can’t be found in any other Disney theme park. Its first major ride was Pirates of the Caribbean, followed by the Haunted Mansion two years later. Needless to say, these rides are still considered to be favorites among park-goers young and old. And it’s also worth mentioning the restaurants… the most famous being the Blue Bayou Restaurant located within the Pirates of the Caribbean ride itself.
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Update… Disney has replaced FastPass and MaxPass with the brand new Disney Genie and Disney Genie+. The new system is very similar to Disneyland’s MaxPass as it is an add-on purchase allowing you to make “Lightning Lane” reservations throughout your day in the parks. There is also the option to purchase Individual Attraction reservations for select top-tier attractions. For more information, be sure to visit our guide. Happy Planning!
Here’s your guide to New Orleans Square at the Disneyland Resort:
The Rides – 2 Attractions
Haunted Mansion
Climb aboard your Doom Buggy for Disney’s version of a haunted house!
- Height Restrictions: Any height may enjoy, including babies and pregnant women
- Genie+ Attraction: Yes
- Attraction Length: About 9 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or anytime with Genie+
- Open for Early Entry: No
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: The Haunted Mansion closes in late August for a short time as Jack Skellington transforms the house into the Haunted Mansion Holiday for the fall and winter seasons.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This slow-moving boat ride (with the exception of a couple of small drops) takes you right into the middle of an epic pirate battle. You may even catch a glimpse of Captain Jack Sparrow!
- Height Restrictions: Any height may enjoy, including babies and pregnant women
- Genie+ Attraction: No
- Attraction Length: About 16 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Open for Early Entry: No
- Ride Photo: No
Dining
Blue Bayou Restaurant
- $35 to $59.99 | Table Service | Lunch and Dinner
- Mobile Order: No
- Reservations: Yes
- Example Menu Items:
- Appetizers: Fried Calamari, Seafood Hush Puppies, Golden Beet Salad
- Entrées: Surf and Turf, Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb, Bone-In Rib-Eye, Catch of the Day, Jambalaya, Roasted Chicken Maison, Vegetable Pasta, Monte Cristo Sandwich
- Kids: Chicken Breast, Sustainable Fish, Chef’s Beef Specialty, Mickey’s Cheesy Macaroni
- Dessert: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, Layered Chocolate Cake
- Specialty Drinks: Louisiana Lemonade, Mint Julep with Souvenir Glow Cube
Cafe Orleans
- $15 to $34.99 | Table Service | Lunch and Dinner
- Mobile Order: No
- Reservations: Yes
- Example Menu Items:
- Appetizers: Charcuterie Board, La Salade de Maison, Seafood Gratin, Seasonal Soup, Pommes Frites
- Entrées: Shrimp and Grits, Bourbon Street Chicken, Steak and Potatoes, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Muffuletta Chopped Salad, Three-Cheese Monte Cristo, Vegetable Bolognese, Nicoise Salad
- Kids: Chef’s Chicken Specialty, Sustainable Fish, Chef’s Beef Specialty, Mickey’s Cheesy Macaroni, Shrimp and Grits
French Market Restaurant
- $14.99 and under | Quick Service | Lunch and Dinner
- Mobile Order: No
- Reservations: No
- Example Menu Items:
- Entrées: Louisiana Beef Stew, Corn Chowder, Cajun-style Chicken Caesar Salad, Shrimp Po’Boy, Pork Po’Boy, Beef Po’Boy, Bourbon Street Roasted Chicken, Jambalaya
- Kids: Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Chicken Breast with Rice, Macaroni and Cheese, Yummy Cheesy Macaroni
- Dessert: Fruit Plate
- Specialty Drinks: New Orleans Mint Julep
Mint Julep Bar
- $14.99 and under | Quick Service | Snacks
- Mobile Order: Yes
- Reservations: No
- Example Menu Items:
- Snacks: Mickey-shaped Beignets, Cuties® Mandarin 3-Pack
- Specialty Drinks: Mint Julep Cup, New Orleans Mint Julep
Royal Street Veranda
- $14.99 and under | Quick Service | Lunch and Dinner
- Mobile Order: Yes
- Reservations: No
- Example Menu Items:
- Entrées: Soup in Sourdough Bread Bowl (Clam Chowder, Steak Gumbo, or Vegetable Gumbo)
**Be sure to visit the official Disneyland website for updated menus and pricing!
**I hope you enjoyed our guide to New Orleans Square at the Disneyland Resort! Looking to plan your first Disneyland Resort vacation? Be sure to visit my step-by-step guide to start planning!
And be sure to visit our Disneyland Attraction Guide for more information about your favorite rides and attractions!