Seems like not too long ago we were at the nearby Port Orleans Riverside resort checking out a brand new pressed penny machine. I’m not complaining as this gave me an opportunity to not just get some new pennies but also grab some fresh hot Mickey beignets. Let’s not waste any more time and head over to my favorite Walt Disney World Resort.

Yes you read that correctly, my wife and I stayed here years ago. It was before we were even married and had kids. It was just the two of us on a long weekend trip to Disney. Each time we got back from one of the parks we headed into the food court to get some beignets to take back to our room. The carpet inside our room was covered in powdered sugar by the time we were checking out. We have stayed at quite a few Disney resorts over the years, and this one has remained our absolute favorite.

If you are staying here or just visiting to pressed some pennies you don’t have far to go once you are inside the main lobby building. Near the check-in area there is the Jackson Square gift shop.

Inside is your usual Disney merchandise however sticking with the New Orleans theme there is a ton of Princess and the Frog items. I’m not a Loungfly bag collector but this one is fantastic with Louis playing his trumpet.

Near the payment registers I found Minnie Mouse all dressed up and blinged out for Mardi Gras. She’s just too cute.

The new penny machine is all the way in the back near the drink cooler and ice cream freezer. There used to be a 3-design electronic machine in this same location. That machine however has now been retired and replaced with this new 8-design touch screen model.

The penny designs at this new machine are a nice mixture of Princess and the Frog with images of Tiana, Prince Naveen, Dr Facilier, and Ray the firefly. Plus a few with Mickey and friends dressed up for Mardi Gras.

Disney definitely seems to be moving towards these larger machine models as more and more of the 3 and 4-design machines seem to be either replaced or just removed completely. Thankfully the cost has remained the same for now. $1 per penny design, or $5 for all eight. Definitely a better deal to get the entire set. The day was getting late and I was getting hungry for my sugary beignets which were calling my name.

Thanks for joining me to track down these new pennies and as always Keep on Pressing!

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