Mickey-shaped beignets and Scat Cat's Club updates — what to know
Yes — Scat Cat's Club – Café at Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter is the place for the resort's Mickey-shaped beignets; the resort's Scat Cat's Club venues (Café and Lounge) are scheduled for temporary refurbishment starting October 6, 2026 with re-openings planned later that year. Expect Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, Mardi Grogs, and temporary outlets to cover dining and drinks while parts of Scat Cat's are closed.
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Where to get Mickey-shaped beignets
Scat Cat's Club - Café serves the resort’s signature Mickey-shaped beignets (plus traditional and allergy-friendly beignet options) alongside coffee. The café sits adjacent to the main lobby area and opens early; hours vary so check concierge on arrival.
If Scat Cat's Club - Café is temporarily closed for refurbishment, beignets and coffee are available at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory per resort notices.
- Beignet types: Mickey-shaped, traditional, and an allergy-friendly option
- Typical service: morning coffee and beignets; hours vary — ask the concierge
- Alternative when café closed: Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory
| Item | Where to buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey-shaped beignets | Scat Cat's Club - Café (primary) | Ask front desk for current opening times |
| Allergy-friendly beignets | Scat Cat's Club - Café | Available at café |
| Beignets during refurbishment | Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory | Temporary service location |
Scat Cat's Club — café and lounge refurbishment updates
Disney has announced Scat Cat's Club (both Café and Lounge) will temporarily close for refurbishment beginning October 6, 2026. The café is expected to reopen in December 2026 and the lounge in January 2027.
During the closure a temporary bar will operate near the café from about 5:00 PM–11:00 PM daily to provide drinks; beignets and coffee will be served at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory. Live-music schedule and lounge programming may move or pause while the lounge is closed.
- Closure start: October 6, 2026 (refurbishment period announced)
- Café expected to reopen: December 2026
- Lounge expected to reopen: January 2027
- Temporary bar service: roughly 5:00 PM–11:00 PM during the lounge closure
| Venue | Closure/temporary plan | Where to go instead |
|---|---|---|
| Scat Cat's Club - Café | Closed Oct 6, 2026; planned reopen Dec 2026 | Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory for beignets/coffee |
| Scat Cat's Club - Lounge | Closed Oct 6, 2026; planned reopen Jan 2027 | Temporary bar near café and Mardi Grogs pool bar for drinks |
Dining basics: hours and what to expect
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the resort’s main quick-service restaurant, open daily and serving breakfast through dinner. The published hours are 7:00 AM–11:00 PM, and the venue operates on a walk-up, quick-service basis — no advance restaurant reservations are required there.
Mardi Grogs is the poolside bar next to Doubloon Lagoon and typically operates during pool hours with seasonal hour changes; it is a walk-up bar and quick-service outlet. Scat Cat's Club – Lounge normally opens in the late afternoon/evening and runs live music on select nights when operating.
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory: quick-service, 7:00 AM–11:00 PM (daily)
- Mardi Grogs: poolside bar with snack and cocktail service; hours vary by season
- Scat Cat's Club – Lounge: typical hours 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; live music usually starts 7:30 PM Thurs–Sun (when operating)
- None of these outlets accept advance table-service reservations — they are walk-up service
| Venue | Typical hours | Service style |
|---|---|---|
| Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory | 7:00 AM–11:00 PM | Quick-service / walk-up |
| Scat Cat's Club - Lounge | About 5:00 PM–12:00 AM | Bar/Lounge; walk-in (live music Thurs–Sun when running) |
| Mardi Grogs | Varies with pool hours | Pool bar / walk-up |
Rooms and what to expect
French Quarter has a compact layout with guest rooms in seven three‑story buildings; the resort lists 1,008 rooms total. Room types include Garden View Room (2 Queen Beds), Standard View Room (2 Queen Beds), Pool View Room (2 Queen Beds), River View Room (2 Queen Beds), and King options labeled simply as Room (1 King Bed) in the resort inventory.
Standard room occupancy is up to 4 guests for two-queen rooms and up to 2 guests for King rooms. Housekeeping is provided every other day, and the resort took part in a room refresh completed in May 2025.
- Room names (exact): Garden View Room (2 Queen Beds); Standard View Room (2 Queen Beds); Pool View Room (2 Queen Beds); River View Room (2 Queen Beds); Room (1 King Bed)
- Occupancy: standard two-queen rooms sleep up to 4; King rooms sleep up to 2
- Housekeeping frequency: every other day
- Amenities: complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the resort
| Room type (as listed) | Typical bed setup | Max occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Garden View Room | 2 Queen Beds | 4 |
| Standard View Room | 2 Queen Beds | 4 |
| Room | 1 King Bed | 2 |
Pool, activities and family facilities
Doubloon Lagoon is the resort's themed pool area and includes a 51-foot sea-serpent waterslide (Scales), a children's water play area, a whirlpool spa, lifeguards on duty, and complimentary pool towels. The children's play area has an age/height rule: it is for guests 48 inches tall or under.
French Quarter is a small property with one primary pool; guests may use additional pools at the sister resort Port Orleans – Riverside. On-site activities often include Movies Under the Stars on selected evenings and nightly campfire activities between buildings when scheduled.
- Doubloon Lagoon features the 51-foot waterslide, water play area, and whirlpool spa
- Children’s water play area rule: for guests 48 inches tall or under
- Complimentary pool towels and lifeguard coverage provided
- No cabana rentals at Doubloon Lagoon; additional pools available at Port Orleans – Riverside
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Waterslide (Scales) | 51-foot sea‑serpent slide |
| Children's water play area | For guests 48 inches tall or under |
| Pool towels | Complimentary |
Getting to parks, on-site transport and location
Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter runs complimentary Disney bus service to all four theme parks and Disney Springs; buses may run roughly every 20 minutes and sometimes are shared with Port Orleans – Riverside. There is no Monorail or Disney Skyliner service from this resort.
A weather-permitting Sassagoula River Cruise water taxi connects the resort to Disney Springs on most days, generally operating from mid‑morning into the late evening. The resort is located at 2201 Orleans Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Complimentary Disney buses to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
- Sassagoula River Cruise boat to Disney Springs (weather permitting)
- No Monorail or Skyliner access from the resort
- Address: 2201 Orleans Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
| Transport | Typical detail |
|---|---|
| Theme park buses | Complimentary; may run about every 20 minutes |
| Disney Springs boat | Weather permitting; mid‑morning to late evening service |
| Walking to parks | No direct walking path to any theme park |
Practical tips and policies
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM; Online Check-In and Mobile Check-In with a digital key through the My Disney Experience app are supported. Bell Services can hold luggage for early arrivals or late departures.
The property is family-friendly and not adults-only. Pets are not permitted in rooms (service animals are welcome). Self-parking is available for a nightly fee; valet parking is not available. Free Wi‑Fi is offered throughout the resort.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Self-parking available for a nightly fee; no valet
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the resort; housekeeping every other day
| Policy | Fact |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 18 |
| Housekeeping frequency | Every other day |
| Pet policy | No pets allowed; service animals welcome |
