In and Around New Orleans

The Original Royal Street Bachelors, doing what they do best, out in front of the One of a Kind Shoppe, on Royal Street.
From a Disneyland Panavue Slide

To many people, New Orleans Square is their favorite area of Disneyland. Hands down, no question.

And why wouldn’t it be? You have arguably, the best of the best of Disneyland attractions located here. Both Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion are attractions that anchor the area. Food and beverage. Some of the best for guests and more here. From Cafe Orleans, to the French Market to the Blue Bayou. Not to mention Club 33 and 21 Royal Street. And music. New Orleans jazz of all eras just fits so well into a day at the Park.

Give me that Disneyland style Mint Julep, some beignets, and some of that jazz. Not to mention the passing parade of the west side with the Disneyland Railroad and on the east, all the river traffic passing by on the Rivers of America. I can just sit and take it all in for hours and hours.

So, being away from the Park for a while, it seems a good idea to share a few images from over the years. As the name of a great compact disc from the past by the Side Street Strutters (a band that called the area home for many years), says “In and Around New Orleans“. Enjoy this look back!

When it first opened, “The One Of A Kind Shoppe” is said to have been a favorite of Lillian Disney.
Over the years, the merchandise sold here has become decidedly more generic in nature.
From A Disneyland Panavue Slide

The foyer of The Haunted Mansion has this classic Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper to set the proper mood.

The entrance to 21 Royal Street is through the Thieves Market.

A busy day with plenty of foot traffic along Royal Street.

Decorations for the seasons here are some of the best in Disneyland.

Yes, indeed… one busy river.

The original Frontierland station of the Disneyland & Santa Fe Railroad, now sits across the tracks from New Orleans Square. Based on an original station design from the film, “So Dear To My Heart”.

If there was one person who was New Orleans Square is was Ernie McClean. Claimed to have been hired directly by Walt Disney, his brand of quiet jazz was a treat for guests of all ages.

The Court of the Angels was a guest favorite for many treasured photographs. It still exists today, but is now part of the lobby for Club 33 and closed to the public.

A quiet corner of a hectic place. Just made to sit back and relax, in and around New Orleans Square.