Disneyland is celebrating Mardi Gras, not just on Mardi Gras

[skiingfast]

We’re getting ready to party New Orleans-style here at Disneyland park. During February and early March, the streets of New Orleans Square will be filled with music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food at New Orleans Bayou Bash!

Come join the party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates:
•February 10, 11, 12
•February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
•February 24, 25, 26
•March 2, 3, 4
•March 9, 10, 11

Special entertainment will include performances by Princess Tiana, Louis and Naveen and meet & greet opportunities with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – all dressed up in their Mardi Gras finest!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...isneyland-park-during-new-orleans-bayou-bash/

 

[sonnyjane]

Do you mean "not just on Mardi Gras"? Because Mardi Gras is Feb. 21, so they ARE celebrating on M.G. (I'm being a stickler )

 

[skiingfast]

Do you mean "not just on Mardi Gras"? Because Mardi Gras is Feb. 21, so they ARE celebrating on M.G. (I'm being a stickler )

Thanks, sometimes I get my mix all talked up.

 

[sonnyjane]

Thanks, sometimes I get my mix all talked up.

 

[nicolispicoli]

Thanks skiing! I think this safely answers my questions about the decor coming down after fat tuesday. I assume they'll leave them up until the festivities are over! thanks!!

 

[kelmac284]

That was what I was wondering as well. Thanks! We will arrive on the 22 but be there through the 26th so looking forward to seeing it!!

 

[JenJenW]

How Fun! We'll be there on the 10th!

 

[Riniel]

Oh I'm so glad to hear they are doing something special for Mardi Gras! When I heard our vacation was going to be that week, I thought they MUST do something, having NOS and all, but couldn't find any info! Thanks!

 

[teacups]

Nice to know! Thank you (and for the record, I understood and thank you for posting!)

 

[mouseymommy]

We get in on the 11th, and we plan to go to the park, so we'll be there! This should be fun!

 

[skiingfast]

"JUST CONFIRMED: In my previous post, many of you asked whether Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen would be available for meet & greet opportunities. You’ll be happy to know that they will be meeting guests at the Court des Anges in New Orleans Square during New Orleans Bayou Bash! "

 

[drag n' fly]

Woot! Let the good times roll!

 

[marhs]

Woohoo!!!! We'll be there! I love when the characters have "costumes" on! And it says Louis will be there - wow, that's cool. Didn't even know that Louis from Princess and the Frog ever made appearances!

 

[Dizzy4DL]

My dd got a necklace from a CM and was whisked in with no wait on the 10th to meet Chip and Dale and Minnie all in Mardi Gras costume!
We also bought beignets with Mardi Gras sprinkles(Mint Julep Bar) and while eating them the band walked by performing,
and we then saw Tiana singing down by the water.

 

[skiingfast]

we then saw Tiana singing down by the water.

Thanks for mentioned the "Princes Tiana's Mardi Gras Celebration". It runs at
11am
12 pm
1pm
2:30pm
3:30pm
4:30pm



Does anyone have any more information about this?

 

[mommy2mrb]

can't wait to see the shows and characters in their MG costumes

 

[Canadave]

my daughters will be so excited to hear they can get pics an autographs with Tiana and Naveen...does anyone know if Louis poses for pics or 'signs' autographs?

 

[skiingfast]

Join us on Fat Tuesday at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen as “New Orleans Mardi Gras comes to Downtown Disney!”

Fat Tuesday is famously celebrated on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, but here in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, we have our very own taste of New Orleans! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen will offer a festive celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 21, where guests will enjoy special New Orleans entrees by Executive Chef Darrin Finkel featured all day, including:
•Red Beans & Rice
•Gumbo
•New Orleans Jambalaya
•Be sure to enjoy the famous Jazz Kitchen Beignets!

And don’t forget these terrific drink specials:
•Abita Draft Beer Specials – $3.00
•Hurricanes – $5.00

Special entertainment will feature:
•Performances by Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans, playing Mardi Gras favorites from 7 – 10 p.m. in the Flambeaux Room. Get your beads and napkins ready to start a 2nd-line parade when they play “When the Saints Go Marching In”!
•Magician performing table-side tricks from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
•Authentic Mardi Gras beads for sale – bring your own beads or add to your collection!

Plus, fans of Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen on Facebook can “Become Jazz Kitchen Royalty for a Day!”
•“Like” Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen on Facebook and enter to win.
•One lucky fan will be crowned King or Queen on Fat Tuesday at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen!
•Winner gets VIP Seating for you and your Royal Court, Specialty Beads, AND $100 to spend on Fat Tuesday at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen.
•For complete rules, visit rbjazzkitchen.com.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-in-downtown-disney-district-for-fat-tuesday/

 

[skiingfast]

This blog post has a video attached with a few seconds of most components of the celebrations.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/02/video-new-orleans-bayou-bash-at-disneyland-park/