. We might just try Raglan Road, Bill loved your food pictures 
. I loved the family photos, you have a beautiful family.
Great update Carissa!!! I love the boat ride from POR, I can't wait until October
Thanks Tracy 
Your food porn is great. 
. It looked like he was going to reach out for a great big ol' drink.
Love your trip report! All the pictures are great
We stayed at Riverside last year and absolutely loved the boat to DTD. Sometimes if the buses back to the resort were crazy, we'd take a bus to DTD and catch the boat back to the resort. It took a little longer but that boat was just so relaxing
Can't wait to read more!
Thanks so much! 
I'm looking forward to Raglan Road more and more.
Love the picture of you and Chuck, and you with the boys.
The picture of the Guiness on the table with Owen made me
I'm Here...I'm Here...I Read....I Read
Stop yelling at me...
Nice update Carissa,
Too bad your experiencing wasn't has good as before, I find that happens frequently for us in WDW.
I really like all of the boat taxi's you get to take while staying at the world, but then I like the buses too, so what does that say about me.
Keep up the good work
Those little boat rides on the Sassagoula River are so nice! Sooo much better than driving and trying to find parking at DTD!
Kathy
Hey Carissa!
The food looks yummy... I've forgotten how pretty the Raglan Road interior was!
I'm surprised that Stitch missed his chance at a Guiness!!
Kathy
I think the kids enjoyed the entertainment and you definitely don't have to worry about them being too loud! I think we all would have enjoyed it more if we hadn't been tired. And if the initial arrival at the restaurant would have gone more smoothly.
That picture was actually taken in DTD at the dock on our way back. Oops.
After dropping things in our room (and taking quick pictures), we headed over to the dock to catch a boat taxi to DTD.
The boat goes from POR to POFQ - then on to DTD. On the way back it stops at POFQ first - then to POR. If you get on at POR you should know that they have to leave a certain amount of seats open so that people getting on at POFQ can have room too. Many people did not seem to understand why this was and I tried explaining once to a couple of people - but they just thought the captain was giving them a story.
Anyway - we had no issues finding a seat at that time of day. We sat down and settled in to enjoy the ride down the Sassagoula River.
This is where I must confess something.
It was on this boat ride that I fell in love.
The boat ride to DTD is what made me first start falling for Port Orleans Riverside. It is such a relaxing, beautiful experience. It really was one of my favorite parts of this trip.
After the 15 minute ride to DTD, we disembarked and headed over to Raglan Road.
Our first view of "Flights of Wonder"
Here's where things started to go a bit "meh."
I had made a reservation online for 5:30. I knew the entertainment started at 6 so I figured this was a good time for us to arrive and get our meal ordered, etc. I walked up to the desk and yes - they did have my reservation. Unfortunately, they didn't have a table available in the main section until 6. I asked if we could come back at 6 instead of sitting around to wait. She said she couldn't change our reservation at that point.I said, "But, our reservation was for 5:30."
I consulted with Chuck and we decided to try sitting outside to eat. Well, the sun was starting to set (right in the eyeballs) and it was very windy that day. We lasted a few minutes before I went back in and told the girl we would take the next one she had available for us inside and we'd wait in the outdoor area. I kind of felt she was a bit annoyed with me - but maybe it was me being paranoid.
By this time I was DYING of thirst. You remember one of my rules of driving?? I don't drink much on driving days. I decided against ordering a Guinness because I figured I was already dehydrated. So, I got a lemonade and Chuck got a Guinness.
I swear Owen wasn't drinking.
I did have a sip of the Guinness and it was just as good as I remembered from our last visit to RR.
I asked our waitress how we'd go about paying - if we could just get a bill to add on to our meal. She said, "I'll bring you a check." In my mind that meant - I'll bring you a check to take with you so you can pay all together. She knew we were eating at the restaurant because she brought us menus to look over while we were waiting.
Our buzzer went off (it was before 6 I believe) and we headed inside. We got a table with a great view of the stage. Shortly after sitting down, the waitress from outside came up to me. She thought I was running off on her without paying.
I explained to her what I thought bringing me the check meant (I had placed the check on our table), but that I'd be happy to pay up now if she wanted. She said no - she'd just have to get her manager to add it to our new bill.
So far our meal at RR wasn't going super well!
We ordered our food and settled in to enjoy the entertainment. I had to get a picture of Mona enjoying my favorite beverage!
It's so beautiful inside!
One of my favorite parts of the meal - the Irish Soda Bread - arrived, but instead of slices of bread, it was now in the shape of muffins. It was still good, but I like the bread better. I didn't take any pictures for some reason. The best part is the olive oil and Guinness you dip the bread in.
I can't remember the name of the duo performing, but they were very good - and funny. Here's a short video clip:
Then our food arrived!
Chuck had the Serious Sirloin Steak and said it was outstanding.
I have looked at different websites trying to find the name for what I had, but I can't find it listed anywhere.
Sully and Owen had the fish 'n chips and Connor had the Dalkey Duo, which he really didn't eat. This was one place that we had a very hard time picking something for Connor.
I was very full after my meal, but since we were on the dining plan, we decided to share a dessert. I think they must have changed their menu recently because I can't find the dessert listed either.
It was an apple/berry crumble (is that right Chuck??). Very tasty.
When it was time to pay up, we had to pay out of pocket for the Guinness (this is where it would have been tricky to pay outside - my lemonade was included on the dining plan, but if we weren't eating a meal at the time - what would have happened?) and I put that and the tip on our room tab. I realized afterwards that probably the girl outside wouldn't get a tip?? I felt badly, but I didn't realize it until we were back in our room.
I definitely didn't enjoy our meal at Raglan Road nearly as much as I had on our last trip when Chuck and I went alone. It was a combination of it being very loud with the music playing and chaotic - but also just having the boys along and not being able to relax. The food was awesome though!
We were all pretty tired so we decided to head back to our room and save shopping for another day. We did take time to snap a few photos along the way.
The boat ride back was even more relaxing as the sun was setting and it was just so peaceful and cool with a lovely breeze blowing.
Up Next - Renovations Anyone?
I posted it at the start of this installment and said we took the boat taxi to DTD. But, can you see Saratoga Springs in the background?
That's part of why I love the resorts that are on it so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it too! 
Aww, you don't think we're that picky, do you??
Kathy
You look GREAT in your red shirt and new bag!! I love them both, very cute, and so flattering on you.
All of you look very content and relaxed...
Oh, I did notice that picture. I just figured you didn't have another river shot to use, and I love it with the river/boat/SSR in it so thanks for posting it!
Every time we went by SSR I thought of you. It's such a pretty resort!
I love your TR so far! I used to stay at POR all the time, it was the only place I stayed as a kid, and I have the BEST memories of it, I'm so glad that you liked it too...or at least it seems like you did so far! The boat ride is so fun. I can't believe people didn't understand why they were saving seats or the POFQ people. I wish they did that on the busses too! That is crazy that you drove by that tornado damage on your way there!
also but I think that if I attempted to drive to o/rlando with all of them I might arrive with only 2 boys. Looking forward to reading more
