‘Game of Thrones’ Star Indira Varma Cast in Star Wars ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Disney+ Series. It seems Lucasfilm is invested in introducing more Game of Thrones actors and actresses into the Star Wars Universe!
Actress Indira Varma has joined the cast of Obi-Wan Kenobi in an undefined role for the series. Varma is bet known for her role as Ellaria Sand in HBO’s Game of Thrones, and was coincidentally the love interest for Pedro Pascal’s Oberyn Martell. Pascal has won over Star Wars fans as the infamous bounty hunter Din Djarin in The Mandalorian.
Reportedly, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series is set 10 years after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Currently, the show will star Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan, with Hayden Christensen returning as Darth Vader for the limited series. Obi-Wan Kenobi will premiere exclusively on Disney+ at a to be determined date and has begun filming in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
Are you excited for the new Star Wars series coming to Disney+? What other Star Wars stories would you like to see on the streaming service? Who do you think Indira will play in the series? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Star Wars and Disney+!
Walt Disney World Resort is open and welcoming guests to enjoy the magic. Even though the parks are open, not all attractions are available. Maintenance is a regular necessity so some rides may be closed while you are visiting. Here is the refurbishment schedule for March 2021.
It’s Tough to be a Bug – Closes March 8, reopens March 12
Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios do not have any scheduled refurbishments for March through there is construction on new attractions happening in Epcot.
Will any of your favorite attractions be closed in March? If you’d like to book your next Disney vacation, contact me today for a free, no-obligation quote!
Disney Springs is celebrating “Herstory” for Women’s History Month! For all of March, Disney will be highlighting the work of female artists and entrepreneurs. They will showcase some of the talented women who have worked for the Walt Disney Company over the years and celebrate the unique perspective that they have brought to life.
Banners and signs are already being put in place around Disney Springs. Female Disney characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mulan, and Moana feature prominently in these decorations. Hopefully, your favorite Disney lady is being honored!
A spotlight series at The Art of Disney and WonderGround Gallery will be coming back to focus on female filmmakers, artists, and directors who work or have worked at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. These women include Mary Blair, Ruthie Tompson, Retta Scott (Worcester), Jennifer Lee, Josie Trinidad, to name a few.
Visiting artists who will be showcasing their artwork throughout March includes Julia Gabrielov March 13-14, 20-21 at The Art of Disney, Meredith Young March 26-28 at Marketplace Co-Op, Paola Gracey March 26-28 at The Art of Disney, and special appearances by Jasmine Beckett Griffith on select dates from March 11-31 at Marketplace Co-Op.
On March 8, meet Fabiola Garza Villalobos, Character Artist from the Disney Creative Group. Fabiola created the art for A Little Golden Book based on Disney & Pixar’s Coco. She also designed the pattern on the newest “Robinhood” Dooney & Bourke collection. She will be available from 10 AM to 12 PM at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories to meet guests and sign purchases.
New acts will take to Waterside Stage every Wednesday night from 5 to 9 PM. Get ready to hear great female vocalists and songs in honor of Women’s History Month including Just Imagin3 and the Skillzmatic Band “SMB”.
Chef Yolanda Lazo Colon from Amorette’s Patisserie and Chef Amanda Lauder from The Ganachery are fantastic examples of women exceeding expectations in cuisine and team leadership. They are crafting treats in honor of Women’s History Month. Try the Flancocho, a mix of chocolate cake and flan, at Amorette’s. A Chef Toque Bonbon a treat filled with 65% dark chocolate, Morello cherry gel, and pistachio ganache waits for you at The Ganachery.
The new Mrs. Incredible Float made with black cherry lemonade, strawberry and lemon Dole Whip served with a Mrs. Incredible novelty straw at Marketplace Snacks will be the go-to snack for quick service. City Works Eatery & Pour House is spotlighting the “Her Hops Flight” featuring four female-owned breweries. Sprinkles has set a goal to donate over $25,000 to various organizations for women in 2021. Their “She is FIERCE” red velvet cupcake will be sold on March 8th for International Women’s Day.
If you’re hoping to buy from a woman-owned business, try these Disney Springs locations: Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC, Rustic Cuff, Sugarboo & Co., and Vivoli il Gelato.
Other shops that will be celebrating Women’s History Month are:
Alex and Ani with collections like “it’s a NEW DAY” that celebrates women in their pursuit of personal growth.
House of Blues Gear Shop is featuring the Halo Mission Jewelry Collection with jewelry pieces made from guitar strings and owned by women.
L’Occitane en Provence celebrates over 40 years in fair-trade partnership with women of West Africa. For Women’s History Month, 100% of profits from the Solidarity hand cream will be donated to women’s leadership causes.
Lovepop’s workforce is more than half made up of women and they feature many designs by women.
Pele Soccer is featuring a collection dedicated to the Champion U.S. Women’s Team with a variety of products such as authentic jerseys, t-shirts, hats, and more.
Ron Jon Surf Shop is highlighting two lines of products with women CEOs: SS Designs (President & CEO, Cindy Zimmerman) and Natural Life (Founder & CEO Patti Hughes).
Vera Bradley is celebrating one of Disney’s favorite females, Minnie Mouse, featured on the new Minnie’s Garden Party and Minnie’s Garden Dots pattern releasing on March 11.
These and many more cherished women of the Walt Disney Company will be recognized for their achievements in the upcoming month. Keep checking back for more details about Disney Springs’ celebration of “Herstory” month!
Disney chefs have been busy creating menus that include new items and several favorite classic dishes from around the resort for the ‘A Touch of Disney‘ limited-capacity ticketed experience that begins March 18th, Thursdays through Mondays, from noon – 8 p.m.
This Food Guide lists all the bites – sweet and savory – and refreshing sips at the more than 25 locations – including six marketplaces themed for A Touch of Disney. In addition to all the great food and drink, you’ll have a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest Disney merchandise, and pose at fun photo locations.
Disney encourages you to take advantage of mobile orders on the Disneyland mobile app for added convenience and promote contactless payment. We have noted the mobile order locations at A Touch of Disney in this Foodie Guide, and, yes, you can now even mobile order a churro from Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land!
Beginning March 11, table reservations for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be made available for A Touch of Disney. Table reservations do not provide admission to A Touch of Disney. A Touch of Disney ticket is required to dine at those locations on the same day as the table reservation.
To help maximize your time – and minimize contact with others – during your visit to Disney California Adventure park, we are now offering mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.
Mobile check-in – If you have a confirmed reservation at Lamplight Lounge or Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, you’ll receive a push notification on the Disneyland mobile app when your check-in window arrives. Scan your QR code near the restaurant’s entrance; there’s no need to visit the host stand. You will be seated once your entire party has arrived.
Mobile walk-up – While dining reservations are highly recommended, you can also add yourself to the mobile walk-up list (subject to availability) for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining using the Disneyland mobile app. If you don’t find walk-up list availability right away, you can check estimated wait times and look for reservations that may be available later in the day.
Be sure to visit Disneyland.com/ATouchofDisney for additional details, including all health and safety measures before arrival. You’ll find everything you need to know before you go.
Now let’s dive in to the food!
Hollywood Land
Award Wieners (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Original Corn Dog dipped in corn batter and fried to a golden brown served with a Cuties Mandarin or small bag of chips (from Corn Dog Castle)
Hot-Link Corn Dog served with a Cuties Mandarin or small bag of chips (from Corn Dog Castle)
Cheddar Cheese Stick dipped in corn batter and fried to a golden brown served with a Cuties Mandarin or small bag of chips (from Corn Dog Castle)
Carrot Cake Funnel Fries – Coated with cinnamon-sugar topped with crumbled carrot cake, cream cheese icing, and whipped topping (new)
Beverages:
Assorted Beers
Michelada
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Bottled water
Novelties:
Sapphire Glow Cube available for purchase while supplies last.
Mickey Mouse Ear Hat Bowl available for purchase while supplies last.
Buena Vista Street
Buena Vista Popcorn
Food Items:
Popcorn
Caramel Popcorn
Novelties:
Mickey & Minnie Retro Straw & Clip available for purchase while supplies last.
Retro Popcorn Bucket available for purchase while supplies last.
Willie’s Churro
Food Items:
Churro
Fluffernutter Churro – Cinnamon-sugar churro topped with peanut butter sauce, marshmallow sauce, and chocolate chips
Beverages:
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Food Items:
Baked Bay Scallop with Creamy Potato Chowder
Vietnamese Twice-cooked Beef Tacos with Pineapple-Mint Salsa
Ceviche of Kona Kampachi, Avocado Relish, and Tomato Crazy Water
Moroccan-roasted Chicken Meatballs with Pomegranate Relish and Tzatziki
Duck Confit Empanada with Oaxaca Cheese and California Chili Salsa
Carthay Shrimp Spring Roll with Thai Basil, Mint, and Spicy Aïoli
Winter Pear Salad with Roasted Hazelnuts, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Velvet
Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Tomato, and Whipped Crema
Strozzapreti Pasta with San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sesame Soy-glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles, Cucumber, Edamame, and Ginger Vinaigrette
Lemon-crusted Fish of the Day with Baby Green Beans and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
Roasted Colorado Lamb with Calabrian Chili Harissa and House Hummus
Double Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate Fudge and Candied Almonds
Apple Pie Sundae with Warm Apples, Caramel, and Brown Sugar Chantilly
Artisan Selected Cheese Board with Seasonal Chutney
Kids’ Menu:
Classic Cheese Quesadilla
Orecchiette Pasta with Marinara
Orange Dragon Chicken Skewers
Hazelnut Crunch Mickey Pop
Beverages:
Assorted wine, beer, hard cider, and specialty cocktails
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Snowflake Glow Clip available for purchase while supplies last.
Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park
Lamplight Lounge
Food Items:
Angus Beef Sliders – Beer and bacon cheese sauce, tomato-habanero chutney, lettuce, and pickled onions on toasted Amish buns
Lobster Nachos – Warm lobster with black beans, aged cheddar-Oaxaca cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and chipotle crema
Pastrami-spiced Impossible™ Burger – Seasoned patty, American cheese, pastrami-spiced pineapple, house-made pickles, mustard aïoli, and toasted focaccia served with malted fries (plant-based; new)
Potato Skins – Crispy Yukon gold potatoes with brown butter-caper yogurt, smoked paprika aïoli, and Manchego cheese
Spotlight Nachos: Barbacoa – Chile-Spiced Beef Barbacoa and House-Made Tortilla Chips with Pinto Bean Purée, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa, Onions, Cilantro, Chipotle Cheese Sauce, Queso Fresco, and Pickled Jalapeños
Tuna Poke – Yellowfin Tuna “Rice Bowl” with Magic Watermelon, Avocado, Edamame, Shishito Peppers, and Spiced Mango Nectar
Cheddar Burger – Grilled Custom Burger Blend with Cheddar, Roasted Plum Tomato, Red Onion, and Avocado Ranch Spread on a Toasted Amish Bun served with Malted Fries
Kids’ Menu:
Burger Slider – Mini burger with cheese and pickles
Grilled Tenders with Sweet Chicken (Disney Check)
PB and J Roll – Creamy peanut butter and whole wheat “roll” with strawberry jelly
Beverages:
Assorted wine, beer, hard cider, and specialty cocktails
Novelties:
Pixar Lamp & Ball Straw & Clip for purchase while supplies last.
Sapphire Glow Cube available for purchase while supplies last.
Lamplight Lounge Coin Souvenir Coins for purchase while supplies last.
Bayside Brews (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Mickey Mouse Pretzel with Cheese
Beverages:
Assorted Craft Beers
Michelada
Hard Cider
Mango Margarita
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Bottled water
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
It’s Lemon! Soft Serve (plant-based)
DOLE Whip Pineapple Soft Serve (plant-based; from Tiki Juice Bar)
It’s Lemon and Pineapple Swirl! (plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Bottled water
Pixar Pier Popcorn Cart
Food Items:
Popcorn
Beverages:
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Novelties:
Onward Guinevere Popcorn Bucket available for purchase while supplies last.
Poultry Palace
Food Items:
Chicken Drumstick Box – Three seasoned legs with slaw
Jumbo Smoked Turkey Leg
Assorted Chips
Beverages:
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Bottled water
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Full Candy Assortment
Russell Cake Pop – Round chocolate cake pop dipped in yellow chocolate, mini coated chocolates, and orange sanding sugar
Dug Cake Pop – Round vanilla cake pop with marshmallow ears, dipped in white chocolate, covered in gold sanding sugar, and embellished with dark and white chocolate accents
World of Color Krispy – Mickey Krispy dipped in white chocolate and decorated with Rainbow Sugar
Pacific Wharf
Cocina Cucamonga (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Torta de Papas Street Tacos – Crispy potato, cabbage slaw with grilled corn, onions, and cilantro, salsa de molcajete in corn tortillas (plant-based)
Asian-style Beef Barbacoa Street Tacos – Braised Beef with Pickled Onions, Ginger, Cucumber and Serrano Peppers in Corn Tortillas
Bengal Beef Skewer with Sweet Zulu Sauce (from Bengal Barbecue)
Banyan Beef Skewer – Hot and spicy (from Bengal Barbecue)
Chieftain Chicken Skewer with Polynesian sauce (from Bengal Barbecue)
Jalapeño-Bacon Peanut Brittle (new)
Beverages:
Assorted Beer
Traditional Margarita
Pineapple Margarita
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Bottled water
Novelties:
Coco Jarrito Mug available for purchase while supplies last.
Cocoa Edge Sipper available for purchase while supplies last.
Rita’s Baja Blenders (Mobile Order)
Food:
Assorted Chips
Beverages (Regular or Grand):
Rita’s Lemon-Lime Margarita
Rita’s Strawberry Margarita
Red Sangria
The Tropicool (Lemon-Lime or Strawberry)
Cappuccino Cart (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Cookies (Chocolate Chip or Sugar)
Hot Beverages:
Espresso (Single or Double)
Café Mocha
Cappuccino
Café Latte
Coffee (add flavor to your coffee)
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Coffee with Liqueur
Hot Chocolate with Liqueur
Cold Beverages:
Iced Cold Brew
Café Mocha
Café Latte
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Bottled water
Novelties:
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Travel Mug available for purchase while supplies last.
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (Mobile Order)
Beverages:
Karl Strauss assorted hand-crafted beers
Bottled water
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae – Vanilla ice cream and handmade hot fudge topped with whipped cream, diced almonds, and a cherry
Gold Rush Sundae – Vanilla ice cream, sea salt, diced almonds, caramel sauce, and whipped cream topped with a Ghirardelli SQUARES White Chocolate Caramel (new)
Ocean Beach Sundae – Vanilla ice cream, sea salt, caramel sauce, and handmade hot fudge topped with whipped cream, sea salt, and a Ghirardelli SQUARES Milk Chocolate
Grizzly Peak
Smokejumpers Grill (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese – Creamy mac ‘n cheese, smoked barbecue brisket, pickled red onions and crispy fried shallots (new)
½ Monte Cristo Sandwich – sliced turkey, ham and swiss fried in a light batter, dusted with powdered sugar and served with berry purée (from Blue Bayou Restaurant)
Petite Impossible Burger with guac and pepper jack and tomato on a toasted mini bun (plant-based; new)
Impossible Chili Waffle Fries with spiced Impossible™ chili with beans, tomato and corn, spicy mayo, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo (plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Blue Angeleno Cocktail
Frozen Coca-Cola with whiskey or rum
Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis IPA
Bud Light
S’mores Shake (new)
Chocolate or Vanilla Milkshake
Novelties:
Mickey Mouse Ear Hat Bowl available for purchase while supplies last.
Mickey & Minnie Retro Straw & Clip available for purchase while supplies last.
Sapphire Glow Cube available for purchase while supplies last.
Grizzly Peak Churro Cart (near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail)
Food Items:
Horchata Churro with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Churro
Beverages:
Assorted Coca-Cola beverages
Novelties:
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Retro Straw & Clip available for purchase while supplies last.
Sonoma Terrace (Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Bavarian Pretzel
Mini Meatball Sub –Italian meatballs and marinara with melted mozzarella on a crispy baguette
Cruz Straw & Clip available for purchase while supplies last.
Piston Cup Sipper available for purchase while supplies last.
Seasonal Marketplaces
LA Style (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Pork Belly Banh Mi – Marinated and grilled pork belly on crispy baguette with pickled daikon, carrots, sliced cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro and seasoned mayonnaise
Impossible Cheeseburger Mac ‘n Cheese topped with special burger sauce
Beverages:
Honey Bourbon Lemonade
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
California Craft Brews (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls
Beverages:
Assorted craft beers
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
D-Lish (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Walt’s Chili (from Carnation Café)
Very Very Berry Mickey Waffle (new)
Beverages:
Farmstand Punch (non-alcoholic)
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Cluck-A-Doodle_Moo (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Chicken Gumbo – Hearty stew with chicken, Tasso ham, andouille sausage, and vegetables (from Café Orleans)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Slider with chimichurri and pickled onions
Beverages:
Watermelon Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic)
Berry Mule
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Golden Dreams (New Mobile Order)
Food Items:
Carbonara Mac ‘n Cheese with white cheddar cheese sauce topped with Nueske’s Bacon, Parmesan, and red pepper panko crumbs
Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Wings served with Togarashi aïoli (from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar)
Beverages:
Strawberry-Rose Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Uncork California (New Mobile Order)
Food Item:
California Artisan Cheese Plate with grapes with dried apricots and glazed pecans
Beverages:
Selection of wines
Mimosas
Bottled water
Novelties:
Red Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm available for purchase while supplies last.
Mirror mirror on the wall, which donuts are the fairest of them all? These Snow White Apple Cinnamon Donuts of course!
These little treats are extremely cute! They feature our original princess Snow White, the adorable seven dwarfs plus the iconic apple, don’t worry this one is not poison. To make them even more tastier then your regular donuts, these ones are made with applesauce and a dash of cinnamon!
Spray the donut pans with non-stick cooking spray or coat with melted butter. Set the pans aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir together until all are combined and no flour clumps remain. Try not to overmix the batter.
Pipe the batter into the donut cavities using a piping or zip-top bag. Cut a corner off the bottom and pipe the batter into each cavity, filling 3/4 of the way. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Remove donuts from the oven and allow to cool in the pan before inverting them onto a wire rack. While they are cooling, make the glaze.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. (If the glaze is too thick, add additional cream, about 1/2 tsp at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Divide the icing into 7 small bowls to make red, beige, brown, green, blue, yellow, and white (leave icing as is for white).
Add food coloring into each bowl, corresponding to each of the character’s clothing.
For Snow White and the Dwarfs, dip 1/3 of each into the beige icing for their faces. Then add a nose with the same beige color, using a toothpick. Spread on the other colors for their clothes with the back of a small spoon.
For the Dwarfs beards, pipe white icing then sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
Using melted dark chocolate and a toothpick, draw the faces, belts, and Snow White’s hair.
Make the royal icing: Add powdered sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract and water into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Start mixing on low until incorporated and then beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form (around 5 minutes).
Divide the icing into separate bowls and add the food coloring needed for each detail (hats, bow, and apple leaf). Then use the royal icing to pipe the shapes onto parchment paper (red for Snow White’s bow, green for the apple leaf, and various colors for the hats). Let them dry for about 1-2 hours.
Then peel off the parchment. Attach the pieces onto the character donuts with a bit of white royal icing and they’re ready to go!
Amber Heard NOT Fired From ‘Aquaman 2’. Rumors began spreading like wildfire that Amber Heard has been fired and potentially replaced as Mera in the Aquaman franchise, but THR’s Ryan Parker revealed a reliable source working on ‘Aquaman 2’ shared that Amber Heard’s reported firing was “inaccurate”.
In 2020, Amber Heard shared her excitement for the upcoming film with Entertainment Weekly, stating: “I’m super excited about the amount of fan love and the amount of fan appreciation that Aquaman has acquired and that it has garnered so much excitement for Aquaman and Mera that it means we’ll be coming back. I’m so excited to film that.”
She continued, “Paid rumors and paid campaigns on social media don’t dictate [casting decisions] because they have no basis in reality. Only the fans actually made Aquaman and Aquaman 2 happen. I’m excited to get started next year.”
Amber Heard and ex-husband Johnny Depp are currently in several major legal battles in both the US and UK courts regarding accusations of abuse on both sides throughout their tremulous and toxic relationship. The accusations alone have caused a stir in the career of Depp, having been dropped by Disney in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow and Warner Bros. as Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Currently, the accusations and lawsuits have not led to her losing work or her currently contracted roles.
This is a a developing story so be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things entertainment!
I don’t know about you, but I haven’t had enough cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse yet. It doesn’t matter that they’re half a pound each. They’re delicious, they keep well in the freezer, and there’s a new flavor every month to keep me coming back for more! This month’s flavor is Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl! Wow!
You can’t leave Disney Springs without a little treat for the hotel room (or the car ride home if you’re like me!) and lately, it seems that Gideon’s is the leader in portable snacks. At $6 each, these cookies aren’t cheap, but they’re so big that you can share or take your leftovers with you. Chances are they won’t last long with this new flavor though! Talk about a peanut butter cup in cookie form.
This cookie has a peanut butter cookie dough base, mixed with chocolate cookie dough, with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and candied peanuts baked into the top. It’s super-rich, and like all of Gideon’s cookies, moist and dense. If you love peanut butter, upgrade this cookie with a little tub of peanut butter frosting available for purchase at the counter. It’s a great cookie dip!
This flavor will only last through March, so be sure to grab yours before the month is over. In April we will get a whole new cookie to try! So stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse on your next trip to Disney Springs and ask for the Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl cookie!
We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Universal’s Jurassic World VelociCoaster. The newest thrill ride is set to open this summer. VelociCoaster has been testing and Amusement Insider has taken video of the ride testing at night.
Video Credit: Amusement Insider on Youtube
We love how this roller coaster looks at night! The blue lights really pop. We reported the walls being removed and since then you get such a great view of the details inside.
The lights are also on outside of the VelociCoaster. Set around what’s supposed to be the paddock area, are red lights at each section.
photo credit: Universal Orlando
Also, new this week is the official VelociCoaster sign! Universal put up the signage for the coaster this week and we are obsessed with the details. This looks exactly like the ride signage in the Jurassic World films. You see a glimpse of it during the Gyrosphere scene.
photo credit Universal Pictures/ Jurassic World
If all of these are the details we can see so far I can’t wait to see the epic details inside the actual ride. Stay tuned for all the latest VelociCoaster news and updates. We will be updating often especially when we finally get that official opening date!
The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins on Mar. 3rd through Jul. 5th, 2021 in Epcot. With all the flowers and fun we are most excited to try the over 20 festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens. We see the theme park updated their park map, so we reviewed the new Epcot map pamphlet.
The newest Outdoor Kitchens are the EPCOT Sunshine Griddle offering delicious brunch items, and EPCOT Farmers Feast, where a rotating seasonal menu will offer the finest local ingredients through the festival. Returning is the Garden Graze, a fun food stroll highlighting five delicious offerings at the festival – all listed in the Festival Passport. Upon your Garden Graze purchase, you will receive a stamp for your Festival Passport. Once you’ve collected all five stamps, bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen to receive a complimentary prize exclusive to the festival. Complete the Garden Graze at your leisure, and you can even bring back your stamped Festival Passport to EPCOT at any time during the festival to complete your Garden Graze.
However, the park map does reveal some interesting details…
The new park map promotes the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride. No exact date has been given yet, but it should be opening very soon! We’ll announce the opening date when more information is available.
The second surprise is seeing the park map promote the future site of another thrilling attraction. We are certainly excited to see the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster!
For more information about everything coming to the Walt Disney World Resort for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ click HERE!
Are you excited for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration?’ Let us know in the comments!
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Special occasions are even more memorable when spent at Walt Disney World. Two springtime holidays are coming up quickly, and we know a way to celebrate one or both of them at the happiest place on earth. On Easter and Mother’s Day weekends, Whispering Canyon Cafe is serving up a perfect family brunch!
The Holiday Brunch-B-Q Menu is exactly what you’d hope to see if you’re a fan of Whispering Canyon Cafe’s skillets. They’re all-you-can-eat! The brunch also includes mini pastries, house-made buttermilk-cheddar biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, country potatoes, hickory-smoked bacon, sausage, smoked salmon, and pulled pork, Mickey Mouse waffles, and green asparagus with Hollandaise sauce. There’s plenty of food to choose from and the Cafe is just perfect for big appetites. And if there are any vegetarians or vegans in your party, not to worry! Plant-based options are available upon request.
Easter brunch reservations are available on Saturday, April 3rd, and Sunday, April 4th. To treat your Mom on her special day, reservations are available Saturday, May 8th, and Sunday, May 9th. You can make your reservations here. Hurry though, because space is more limited than ever due to social distancing precautions. The price for this special brunch is $25 for adults and $14 for children ages 3-9. Be sure to check out the Wilderness Lodge while you’re there because it is truly one of Walt Disney World’s most stunning resorts.
Fans Petition for ‘Hamilton’ Cast to Perform at the 2022 Super Bowl Half-Time Show. There is no denying the popularity of the hit musical ‘Hamilton’ created by Music Composer and Actor Lin Manuel-Miranda, with the musical setting records both on Broadway and when a film adapted version of the musical debuted on Disney+ in 2020.
Now, fans are calling for the cast of Hamilton to be the leading act of the 2022 Super Bowl Half-Time Show. Though the leading performance is usually given to top charting artists and bands, the award winning musical wouldn’t be out of place and could easily do a Hamilton Medley for a half-time performance.
Would you like to see ‘Hamilton’ featured in next years Super Bowl? What other acts would you like to see take the stage? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things entertainment!
Disney-Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Wins Two Golden Globe Awards. This year, the 2021 Golden Globe Awards were held virtually, and despite the distance casts and crew were able to celebrate some major wins, including two awards for Disney and Pixar’s Soul. The animated film starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey won Golden Globe Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.
“Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.”
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Soul for taking home two wins in this years Golden Globe Awards! Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things in entertainment!
