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✈️ Day 1: Travel Day, Typhoon Lagoon & French Quarter Check-In

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Trisha McCracken

We kicked off our Disney trip by flying Porter Airlines from Toronto to Orlando with our toddler, taking advantage of the free water park day at Typhoon Lagoon on check-in day, and settling into Port Orleans French Quarter. Here’s what we wore to the...

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✈️ Airport Outfits – Travel Day Style & Function

🧳 Room Essentials – What We Packed (Non-Clothing)

🏨 Where We Stayed – Port Orleans French Quarter

🌊 Typhoon Lagoon – Free Water Park Day Tips

🍴 Food on Day 1

✈️ Airport Outfits – Travel Day Style & Function

What we wore for a long day of flying, shuttles, and heat. Comfort was the goal, but we still wanted to look semi put-together for photos and first impressions. These outfits were cozy enough for the plane but transitioned well into the Florida heat ...

Comfy, easy to move, and perfect with an oversized sweater or tshirt!

👩 Mom’s Airport Fit - Biker Shorts

I love an oversized hoodie, especially on the plane where it can get a bit chilly! These ones from Old Navy are so fun for a Disney trip!

👩 Mom’s Airport Fit - Oversized Sweater

So convenient for passports, wipes, and boarding passes!

👩 Mom’s Airport Fit - Belt/Cross Body Bag

Easy for getting on and off and perfect for the parks, without taking up room in your luggage

👩 Mom’s Airport Fit - Running Shoes

These are my husbands favourite shorts, so he wears them everywhere! Comfy for plane rides and chasing toddlers around the airport

👨 Dad’s Airport Fit - Shorts

He pairs his shorts with a tshirt. He loves the affordable and comfy ones from AE.

👨 Dad’s Airport Fit - T-Shirt

Perfect for dad to keep passports, snacks, and wallet! Also a great bag for the parks (wearing it keeps it from being in luggage)

👨 Dad’s Airport Fit - Crossbody Bag

Old Navy had these Disney matching sets for toddlers and it was perfect!!

👧 Toddler’s Airport Fit - Disney Set

Our FAVE toddler shoes!! She wears them everyday, and perfect for getting on and off in the airport. The perfect shoes for the parks too!

👧 Toddler’s Airport Fit - Stonz Shoes

A bag to match the theme! It held all her toys, books and fun for the plane. She can also bring it to the park if she chooses!

👧 Toddler’s Airport Fit - Disney Backpack

🧳 Room Essentials – What We Packed (Non-Clothing)

Everything we brought to make our hotel room feel more like home. Besides clothes, we packed smart little comforts that made a big difference: things for sleep, organizing, snacking, and keeping a toddler entertained without turning on Disney+ 24/7.

We brought out machine from home to ensure bedtime stayed routine. A good sleep meant a good park day!

White Noise Machine

My husband and I brought our Owalas. Perfect for keeping water cold in the parks!

Refillable Water Bottles

We also brought one for our daughter - hydration is key!

Toddler Refillable Water Bottle

Compact and perfect for our toddler! Used at the airport, walking around the resort and park approved!

Umbrella Stroller

🏨 Where We Stayed – Port Orleans French Quarter

A charming, peaceful resort that was perfect for our first Disney day. This moderate resort felt calm and cozy — just what we needed after traveling. We loved the splash pad for our toddler, the boat to Disney Springs, and the fact that it’s one of t...

Peaceful, beautiful and toddler friendly!

Port Orleans - French Quarter

We love getting the Disney Dining Plan - it makes meal time so much simplier! We get the second tier and it includes a reusable, refillable mug!

Disney Dining Plan

Where you will find us after every park day and whenever we have a free moment!

Swimming at Port Orleans Resort - FQ

If you are staying at Port Orleans, you can take a boat to other resorts AND to Disney Springs!

Water Transportation

🌊 Typhoon Lagoon – Free Water Park Day Tips

What we packed and used to survive a water park with a toddler. Since Disney offers a free water park day on check-in, we headed straight to Typhoon Lagoon. These items kept our little one safe, shaded, and happy while we soaked up some sunshine. Hig...

Disney Resorts Collection hotel Guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy water park admission on their check-in day—included with their stay!

Typhoon Lagoon - Free Water Park Day!

Toddler friendly!!

Ketchakiddee Creek at Typhoon Lagoon

🍴 Food on Day 1

Where we ate and what we used our dining credits on. Dinner was casual and easy at Sassagoula Floatworks (inside our resort), followed by warm Mickey-shaped beignets from Scat Cat’s Café — they were a highlight. We used one quick-service and one snac...

Jambalaya (for us), mac and cheese (for her). *Quick Service Dinner*

Dinner @ Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Mickey-shaped beignets: worth every bite. *Snack Credit*

Scat Cat's Club – Café