Carriage ride at Port Orleans -update

[Princess Leia]

I am looking to book a carriage ride for our trip this July. I have found out that they run from 6.00-9.30pm. Just looking for advice from anyone who has been on one or been at Port Orleans as to what would be the nicest time to book for.

 

[dansdad]

Right at sunset is awesome. You can look up what the expected sunset time will be on the day you want to go.

 

[shaneray]

I vote as late as possible. The resorts are really nice at night, and cooler.

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

We went right at sunset & since we were staying at POR we chose to ride around POFQ. If you get Lori & any of her horses she's absolutely amazing & has been doing the rides forever. She has a huge wealth of information on all things Disney.

 

[Princess Leia]

Thanks everyone. Sunset is listed as 8.26pm. It looks like departures are every 30 minutes and it is a 25 minute ride so it may not be possible to time for sunset. I imagine the resort would look pretty after dark although I'm sure it looks pretty all the time.

 

[Arden01]

Don't mean to hijack thread, but we are planning on this too. Should you book in advance or is it easy to get night of? TIA!

 

[dansdad]

Don't mean to hijack thread, but we are planning on this too. Should you book in advance or is it easy to get night of? TIA!

If you know you're going to do it for sure, I would book ahead. It does fill up. Though we have been able to walk up once without a reservation.

 

[busymommy2pink]

Also not to hijack...but where do you book in advance and how much are the rides... thanks!

 

[Jenny Sanders]

We have our 3rd carriage ride booked out of POR in June. We always reserve them for 9pm. We have seen parts of Illuminations both times! Yes, book it in advance! Hope this info helps...

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Take in a beautiful scenic landscape on a timeless journey. Select from 2 routes: Ride through the lush pine and cypress trees of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, or travel along the charming pathways ofPort Orleans — Riverside and the banks of the Sassagoula River.

Carriages fit up to 4 adults (or 2 adults and 3 small children). Rides through Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground depart from the main entrance of Crockett’s Tavern. For Disney's Port Orleans — Riverside rides, please check in at Riverside Levee Marina.

Each horse-drawn carriage rides cost $45 and trots along for 25 minutes. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY, or (407) 939-7529. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent of guardian permission to call.

 

[Princess Leia]

We have our 3rd carriage ride booked out of POR in June. We always reserve them for 9pm. We have seen parts of Illuminations both times! Yes, book it in advance! Hope this info helps...

You must really enjoy it. Although this will be our 5th trip to WDW we have never been to Port Orleans. We are staying at Old Key West. It might be nice to get the boat from Downtown Disney. Thanks for your reply.

 

[PizzaMan]

A few shots of the carriage ride..

 

[Princess Leia]

Great video - it looks lovely. We are planning on going an evening when we have had a TS lunch. We might have a meal at the Riverside Mill. A number of people seem to be recommending going on the carriage ride after dark. If there is a choice what would you go for 8.30 or 9.00?

 

[Princess Leia]

Just to update I got offered an 8pm reservation for the night I wanted but have taken another night where I could get 8.30pm. It seemed to fit as I had a lunch-time ADR that day. After I came off the phone I then looked at the impact on this with the rest of my plans. I had left the date I have now booked the carriage ride for a night back at Universal. We are staying at Universal at the start of our holiday and this earlier night I now have free I feel is too soon to go back to Universal which would need me to move the Tusker House reservation to another date which wasn't the best in terms of park business. It's amazing how one piece of the jigsaw in terms of planning can knock out other ADRs. I'm wondering if it might just be easier to phone and change to the 8pm on the original date if still available.

 

[oddball1214]

Does anyone know if you get a confirmation email after you book the reservation?

 

[Princess Leia]

Does anyone know if you get a confirmation email after you book the reservation?

Yes, you get a confirmation number.

 

[oddball1214]

Yes, you get a confirmation number.

They gave me the confirmation number, but I wasn't sure if they send an email with the date and time of your reservation.

 

[Sue M]

A few shots of the carriage ride..

Nice video. I love just hearing the sounds of the carriages going by at night!

 

[Princess Leia]

I didn't get e-mail confirmation just the reservation number.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

Me too. And, it will not show up on your MDE.