It isn't named after a river in Mississippi. Dixie Landings was inspired by rural Louisiana (thus the name change to Port Orleans) and Sassagoula River is the Louisiana native American's translation for Mississippi River. The whole backstory to Dixie Landings revolves entirely around the state of Louisiana and it's first non-Native American inhabitants.
Ah, Yeehaw Bob. Funny story. For my mom's 70th birthday he had her be his helper by the piano and lead everyone in the "bum, bum, bum" chorus of Sweet Caroline. My mom being the funloving lunatic she is (I say this lovingly) really got into her directing duties. (Picture Mickey directing at the end of PhilharMagic,
.) BUT between choruses she was doing this BeeGees/Hustle/Locomotion dance that had everyone cracking up. Bob had to stop playing for a second because he was laughing. And my mom doesn't drink. 
, lol. I wasn't sure I'd enjoy his show but after a few good drinks into his set for me and I was singing everything...even if I didn't know the words. (bum, bum, bum 
)
I just love the education I get reading stories like yours..That could be the $$$$$ dollar answer to the $$$$$ dollar question.
That's it. A fictional backstory that Disney created for that property. (The sassagoula translation is accurate). Just like the tale of the little old man that lived on Ole Man Island. USAToday actually ran this story.
Good Morning All...Well apart from watching my beloved Brazil soccer team winning the confederation cup last night,before that I was watching a documentary on two British chefs called " The Hairy Bikers " in their tv series in Mississippi...The food was awesome..But there was a scene where the buildings in the background were a double for the mansion buildings in PORS..And the old Mississippi River flowing past..I think it was this reason that I fell in love with PORS.And after my third visit last year, I honestly can't see me picking another resort..Yes I will visit WL on my next visit. ( we always do a wee tour of other resorts just to be nosey ) But PORS stole it for me.The combination of the rustic Alligator Bayou section..The majestic four mansions..Arcadian House..Magnolia Terrace..Oak Manor..Parterre Place..that make up Magnolia Bend..The big wheel washing into the river at the food court..And that beautiful Sassagoula River flowing all the way down to Downtown Disney..And of course the beautiful landscape grounds...Oh how I wish I was there right now..Snap out of it Hatter..Anyway to my question.What made you fall in love with your favourite resort at Disney that a pack of wild horses couldn't pull you away from.
Whit!...Youve spelt it wrong...It's stars...
Nope not spelled wrong. Stayed there two times and saw them by the rooms in a courtyard. A little boy got so close he almost touched it if it hadn't been for his dad realizing what it was and grabbed him away. And both courtyards were right by our rooms on ground floor. Ughhhhh
Gf is our favorite too! But, we are excited to stay At YC in August!!! Can't wait!!
Yep this ^^^^. *Dixie Landings* was the first resort we stayed in when my son was 3
We visit the resort every year. Holds a very special place in our heartsWe are changing resorts this year too and we are super excited!!!!
Hooray!!!! It is going to be so fun to try something new Deb!!! We are doing a split stay gf and YC. Can't wait!! Have lots of fun at wl!!! It is so beautiful!!!
Oh how nice!!!! We've never done a split stay. YC is so nice too!!! You're steps away from my fav place on Earth ..... Epcot!!! Have a blast!!!!!
I never stopped to watch Yee Haw very long, as he wasn't my cup of tea, either. But with POFQ not having Elliot Dyson, it just seemed very quiet and dead at night. It was nice just having something going on at POR. I really hope they bring back Mr. Dyson. POFQ needs something!
Why exactly is he not at POFQ anymore? We saw him once and really enjoyed his show.
