New Disney Dining Plan is Coming to Walt Disney World

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February 23, 2020

The Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World Resort are a great and convenient way to take care of your meals while vacationing at Disney World. There are currently 3 dining plan options and it’s rumored that a fourth one is coming soon!

This fourth option will be called the Disney Dining Plus Plan and will add some flexibility to your dining plans.

Let’s take a look at the current plans available:

Quick-Service Dining Plan:
2 quick service credits and 2 snack credits per night
1 refillable mug per stay

Disney Dining Plan:
1 table service credit, 1 quick service credit, and 2 snack credits per night
1 refillable mug per stay

Deluxe Dining Plan:
3 table service credit and 2 snack credits per night
1 refillable mug per stay

The new Disney Dining Plus Plan comes with 2 dining credits per night that can be used in any combination of either Table Service, Quick Service, or Character Dining. Like all the other plans, you’ll get 2 snack credits per night of your stay and 1 refillable resort mug per stay. For pricing, this new plan will likely fit in between the Disney Dining Plan and the Deluxe Dining Plan. This new plan will be released on Feb. 27th.

This new dining plan will give guests so much more flexibility when planning out their meals! Do you use the Disney Dining Plans when you visit Walt Disney World? Tell us what you think about this new option!

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Food Booths are Going Up

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Sara

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February 23, 2020

The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts next week (Feb. 28) and the Food Marketplace booths are already going up throughout the park!

This year there will be 13 food booths for the Festival. Some returning from last year and at least one new one!

As of last Friday, there were 6 booths already set up with a Cast Member telling me that they were getting one to two booths set up each night.

I was also told that there will be a soft opening of the booths on Feb. 27th with the official opening happening on the 28th with the rest of the Food and Wine Festival.

We also know what food and beverage options each booth will be offering during the Festival. You can see that info here.

The food booths this year will have an amazing variety of eats and drinks! Will you be attending the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival this year?

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Food Menus

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Sara

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February 23, 2020

The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts next week, Feb. 28. We’ve got the scoop on all the delicious eats and drinks that will be available during this tasty festival.

This year there will be 13 food booths and we can now tell you the menus they will offer!

One in a Melon (New!)

Food:

Compressed Watermelon and Tomato with Whipped Ricotta and Lemon Olive Oil (Vegetarian, Gluten-Friendly)
Poke-style Watermelon with Cucumber (Plant-Based, Gluten-Friendly)
Pabana Cream Puff with Mango, Passion Fruit and Banana Mousse

Beverages:

Berry Mule (Alcoholic)
House-made Watermelon Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic)

Golden Dreams

Food:

Brunch Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich with Mimosa-inspired Slaw and OJ Bubbles
Seared Verlasso Salmon with Lemon Pea Purée, Black Rice and Meyer Lemon Relish (Gluten-Friendly)

Beverages:

Strawberry-Rose Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)
Fig & Lavender Cold Brew (Non-Alcoholic)

I Heart Artichokes

Food

Fried Artichokes with Lemon Aïoli (Vegetarian)
Artichoke Toast with Artichoke Cream Cheese and Olive & Artichoke Tapenade (Vegetarian)

Beverages

Lolea, Red Sangria, Spain
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects Non-Alcoholic Lager (Alcohol regulations apply)

LA Style

Food

Asian-style Beef Barbacoa Street Tacos
Smoked Bacon Barbecue Beef Loco Moco on Rice (Gluten-Friendly)
Monkey Bread with Caramel Whiskey Glaze and Candied Pecans (Contains trace amounts of alcohol)

Beverages

Amaretto Stout-Cream Cold Brew (Alcoholic)
Blue Angeleno Cocktail (Alcoholic)

Nuts About Cheese

Food

Fiscalini White Cheddar Lager Soup served in a Mini Boudin® Sourdough Bowl (Vegetarian)
Impossible Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)
Oikos Greek Yogurt Banoffee Tart

Beverages

Honey Bourbon Lemonade (Alcoholic)

California Craft Brews

Food:

Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls

Beverages:

Beer Flight Fun with Flavor

Mother Earth Orange Vanilla Cali Creamin’ Ale
Black Market Cucumber Sour
Golden Road Strawberry and Pomegranate Balboa Blonde Ale
Aftershock Guavaaah! Hazy Pale Ale

Beer Flight – Fun With Flavor

Bootlegger’s Rocco Red Ale
Stereo Perfect Day IPA
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Hazy IPA
Karl Strauss Wreck Alley Imperial Stout

Additional Beverages

Backstreet La Calleja Mexican-style Lager
Boomtown Ingenue Belgian White
Divine Science Event Horizon Blonde (Gluten-Friendly)
JuneShine Acai Berry Hard Kombucha (Gluten-Friendly)
Meiomi, Rosé, California
MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Central Coast
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Peppers Cali-Ente

Food

Creamy Poblano Pepper Pasta (Vegetarian)
Grilled Shrimp Tacos on Jicama Tortillas (Gluten-Friendly)

Beverages

Cantarito-style Paloma (Alcoholic)
Annabella, Chardonnay Special Selection, Napa Valley

Uncork California

Food

California Artisan Cheese with Central Coast Creamery Holey Cow Swiss and Vintage Cheese Co. Cabernet Cheddar (Vegetarian)

Beverages

White Wine Flight

Malibu Rocky Oaks, Sauvignon Blanc, California
Rombauer, Chardonnay, Carneros
Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Sofia, Rosé, Monterey County

Red Wine Flight

Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon
The Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa Valley
Quilt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Road Trip Mimosa Trio

Pacific Mimosa
Mojave Mimosa
Sierra Mimosa

Other Beverages

Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine, California

Berry Patch

Food

Raspberry-Lychee-Rose Custard with Mixed Berry Compote
Oikos Greek Yogurt California Berries Summer Pudding (Contains trace amounts of alcohol)

Beverages

Blue Marble Berry Hard Seltzer (Alcoholic)
Blue Marble Tropical Hard Seltzer (Alcoholic)
Ruby Citrus Sparkler (Non-Alcoholic)

Avocado Time

Food

Petite Impossible Burger with Guac and Pepper Jack (Vegetarian)
Tortilla-crusted Fried Guacamole with Carne Asada

Beverages

Mezcal Cocktail (Alcoholic)
Chapman Crafted Slow Riser with Coconut, Red Ale on Nitro

Off the Cob

Food

Mini Chicken Chimis with Chimichurri Corn Pico de Gallo and Chipotle Crema
Shrimp and Braised Corn with Chorizo (Gluten-Friendly)
Mickey-shaped Caramel-Peanut-Milk Chocolate Macaron

Beverages

Fields & Orchards with Elderflower and Artichoke Liqueurs (Alcoholic)
Farmstand Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

Garlic Kissed

Food

Black Garlic Soy-braised Pork Belly Banh Mi
Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese with Nueske’s Bacon

Beverages

Aperol Cocktail (Alcoholic)
Wither Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo

Food:

Ranch Fried Chicken Wings with Buffalo Hot Sauce Drizzle
French Onion Grilled Beef Tenderloin Slider
Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch

Beverages:

Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc Witbier (Limited-Time Offering)

Craft Micheladas, Beers, and Flights

Pizza Port Honey Blonde Golden Ale
Golden Road Pineapple Cart Wheat Ale
Lost Coast Watermelon Wheat
King Harbor Cerveza Hermosa Mexican Amber Lager

Festival Beer Garden
Beverages:

Smog City Little Bo Pils Unfiltered Pilsner
Ayinger Bräuweisse Hefeweizen
Chihuahua Guava Lime Suprema Low-Cal Lager
2 Towns Outcider Hard Cider
Karl Strauss Practice What You Peach Sour
Bottle Logic Marceline Muffin Blueberry Imperial Blonde
Enegren Valkyrie Alt Bier
Figueroa Mountain Point Conception IPA
Lost Winds Whirlpool Galaxy Double IPA
Allagash Black Stout
Twisted Horn Raven’s Claw Apple & Boysenberry Mead
Founders Backwoods Bourbon Barrel-aged Scotch Ale

Paradise Garden Grill
Food:

Impossible Meatball Submarine (Plant-Based)
Beer-battered Fish Tacos, with Karl Strauss Follow the Sun Pilsner-infused Batter
Buffalo-style Roasted Turkey Leg with Celery Slaw and Blue Cheese (Gluten-Friendly)
Brisket Sliders
Brisket Fries
Black Forest Parfait

Beverages:

Watermelon Vodka Lemonade (Alcoholic, Gluten-Friendly)
Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Deschutes Pacific Wonderland Lager
Sudwerk Märzen Amber Lager
Berry Spectacular Cookie Shake (Non-Alcoholic)

Additional Food Items and Locations

Outdoor Vending Carts

Savory Empanada with Chipotle Crema Sauce
Sweet Empanada with Caramel Sauce

Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake

Hollywood Lounge

Leading Role Lemonade – Gin with Lavender Lemonade (Alcoholic)
Opening Night Cocktail – Banana Whiskey with Cream Soda (Alcoholic)
Movie Star Mule – Whiskey with Black Cherry and Ginger Ale (Alcoholic)
On Location Libation – Stone Peak Conditions IPA with POG juice (Alcoholic)
Backlot Michelada – Tomato-based Michelada with Modelo (Alcoholic)
Modelo Especial Lager
Hangar 24 Passion Punch Gose
Stone Peak Conditions Hazy Double IPA
Honest Abe Limoncello Hard Cider
Bottle Logic Emerald City Raspberry Piña Colada Hard Seltzer
Supporting Role Lemonade – Lavender Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)

Hollywood Churro Cart

Churro topped with Peanut Butter Cream, Chocolate Icing and Chopped Peanuts

Schmoozies!

Almond Mocha Shake
Almond Mocha Affogato

Sonoma Terrace

California Cheesesteak
Italian Meatball Sandwich
Bavarian Pretzel with Cheese Sauce
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Sandy Beach – Green Apple Vodka with flavors of Sea Salt Caramel (Alcoholic)
Catalina Island – Vodka and Passion Fruit with flavors of Raspberry Lemonade and Lime (Alcoholic)
Sparkling Greyhound – Vodka with flavors of Grapefruit, Chamomile and Cardamom (Alcoholic)
Pineapple Passion – White Rum with flavors of Pineapple and Passion Fruit (Alcoholic)
Firestone Walker Rosalie Beer Rosé
Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Sofia, Brut Rosé, Monterey County
Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine, California
Selection of Craft Beers and Ciders

Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart

Tropicalifornia Tea Cocktail with Berry Vodka, Green Tea, Pineapple and Orange Juices (Alcoholic)
Fruitful Green Tea with Berry, Pineapple and Orange Juices (Non-Alcoholic)

Pacific Wharf Distribution Company

Karl Strauss Crazy Eyes Doppelbock

Downtown Disney District Offerings

Ballast Point Brewing Co.

Impossible Lettuce Cups With Impossible Protein, Peppers, Hoisin, Sriracha, Garlic, Lime, Fresno Chilies and Hydroponic Lettuce
The Ballast Point Burger: 8 Oz Kobe & Chuck Blend Patty, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, House-made Pickles, and
Ballast Point Remoulade on a Brioche Bun served with Fries
Cioppino: PEI Mussels, Fish of the Day, Argentinean Shrimp, Spanish Chorizo, Stewed Tomatoes, Chili Flakes, Oregano, Crème
Fraiche, Chili Thread, House-Made Pasta and Grilled Baguette
All Three Paired with Designated Beer Flight

Catal Restaurant

Smoked Salmon Crostini: Whipped Ricotta, Smoked Salmon and Basil Pesto
Burrata: Burrata, Prosciutto, and Balsamic Gastrique
Hand-shucked Oysters with Champagne and Black Pepper Mignonette

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen

Creole Cobbler with Beefeater Gin, Santhenay Crème de Peche, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Orange Bitter

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Surf & Turf Slider Duo: Salmon Slider featuring House-made Salmon Patty, Sriracha Aïoli, Red Onion, Butter Lettuce and Heirloom Tomato, and Filet Mignon Slider featuring Beef Tenderloin, Béarnaise Sauce, Arugula and Oven-Roasted Tomato

Salt & Straw

Apple Pie with Beecher’s Flagship Cheesecake: Warm-spiced Apple Pie Ice Cream with Beecher’s Flagship Cheddary Cheesecake

Will you be at Disney California Adventure for the Food and Wine Festival? What menu items are you looking forward to trying?

Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort presents The Practically Perfect Package!

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Chip

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February 23, 2020

Poppin over to the Disneyland Resort? Our friends over at Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort has a special offer just for you!

The Practically Perfect Package offers a discounted room and (4) DISCOUNTED 3-day Park Hopper tickets good for Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.

The Practically Perfect Package is redeemable for a minimum of a 3-night stay and must be prepaid at the time of reserving. There are no cancellations or refunds. At check-in, you will receive (4) 3-day Park Hopper tickets along with your room reservation.

The room rate does fluctuate by season and day the exact savings varies but on average our guests can save a minimum of $100 per stay. That’s a lot of churros!

For more information just click here.

Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game Sailing In This Summer

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Danielle

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February 23, 2020

Get ready to go on an adventure, with the punniest cruise on the water! A new Jungle Cruise Adventure Game is sailing in soon in celebration of the new movie. This game comes from the creators of Villainous, which we continue to fall in love with expansion after expansion.

While the ride is in celebration of the new film, it still has a lot of classic elements inspired by the ride. This is also a tabletop strategy game with cards, and tokens, similar to Villainous. The game has a very secret treasure map look to it with the artwork too!

My personally favorite detail, are the little Jungle Cruise boat tokens! They come in green, red, blue, and yellow. They also look just like the boats from the iconic attraction we know and love so much. As you can tell by the amount of tokens, this game is suited for 2-4 players.

The new Jungle Cruise Adventure Game debuts in June 2020, ahead of the July 24th premiere of the new film. The game will also retail for $29.99.

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Are you looking forward to this fun new tabletop game inspired by the world famous Jungle Cruise?

Portillo’s Food Truck Is Coming To Orlando

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Kevin

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February 23, 2020

Update: 2/26/20 2:00pm

Portillo’s will no longer be visiting Icon Park this week. The brand’s Beef Bus will be making stops throughout downtown Orlando on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, 29. Stops will be announced on Instagram and Twitter.

Look out, Orlando! Portillo’s is hitting the road with their Beef Bus food truck. They’ll be in Orlando for a limited-time, so don’t miss your chance to try their delicious menu items!

For those new to the Portillo’s brand, they’re a Chicago-style fast casual restaurant with over 60 locations. They’re sending the Beef Bus to Orlando’s Icon Park, which is found on International Drive. Hungry visitors can find the Beef Bus there from February 27 – March 1, and from March 5 – 9.

Since it’s a food truck, they carry a limited menu compared to their restaurants. The Beef Bus is selling Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, crispy French fries, and soft drinks. Their beef and hot dogs are incredible. Try visiting the Beef Bus and you’ll see why Portillo’s has so many fans!

You can follow the journey of Portillo’s Beef Bus on Instagram and Twitter.

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There’s more good news for foodies in Orlando. Portillo’s will soon open its first central Florida location in Lake Buena Vista. The new location is expected to open late 2020. This Portillo’s location will include features such as an outdoor patio, indoor restaurant, draft beer, and a double drive-thru. From its Italian beef sandwiches to its decadent chocolate cake, Portillo’s offers a variety of tasty Chicago food. This new location will be phenomenal once it opens!

Source: Portillo’s

Instagram and Twitter: @beefbusofficial

Georgia Runner Inspired by Young Son’s Medical Situation During Disney Princess Half Marathon Win Sunday

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Chip

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February 23, 2020

As she raced through the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday, Kelly Wehman wasn’t thinking about the unseasonably cool Florida temperatures nor the nagging cough she had developed. The only thing on her mind was the courageous medical battle of her young son Andrew, which was the only motivation she needed to propel herself past a crowded field to reach the finish line in first place.

Wehman of Ringgold, GA, won with a time of 1:24:26, finishing ahead of Kellie Nickerson of Albuquerque, NM (1:24:46) and Saeger Fischer of Portsmouth, NH (1:25:38). After crossing the finish line amid confetti and cheers from several Disney characters, Wehman, 33, gave all the credit to her 6-year-old son’s journey through Down syndrome and cancer.

“He’s my hero,’’ she said. “That’s what I think about when I’m running. That’s what pushes me.’’

There was plenty of inspiration throughout the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which included a 5K on Friday, a 10K on Saturday and several Kids races before Sunday’s 13.1-mile half marathon that took runners through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Among the 21,000-plus runners in the half marathon was Marko Cheseto of Orlando, who was the fourth overall runner to cross the finish line despite losing both of his legs to frostbite a few years ago.

And during Friday’s 5K, Hannah Herman warmed everyone’s heart after she completed the 3.1-mile race despite a club foot that doctors feared would prevent her from ever walking. The lovable 10-year-old ran the race hand-in-hand with the mother who adopted her from Kazakhstan where she had been left at a hospital as a newborn.

2020 Epcot Flower And Garden- Topiaries Have Begun To Arrive

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Melissa Welt

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February 23, 2020

The 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is quickly approaching! As we walked around Epcot for the last weekend of the Festival of The Arts, we noticed some of the topiaries have been put into place. Come with us as we show you where to find some of the topiaries before the official festival start date. Once again, Epcot Flower and Garden officially starts March 04, 2020, in which all of the topiaries and displays will be out and about.

Starting in World Showcase closer to the Mexico side, in Norway we found not one but two topiaries have made their appearance. The ever-popular Anna and Elsa have returned and look as good as they always have. A little further down there is also a troll topiary. Both are in perfect positions for a great photo opp.

Reaching China we found the next work of greenery. Here you will find three pandas that appear to be having the time of their life. They are eating, playing, and relaxing which all sounds fabulous to us!

Once you pass China there are really no displays up until you reach the UK. Once there, you’ll be able to currently find three topiaries.

Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tinkerbell all make their appearance here. Peter Pan and Captain Hook are pretty easy to spot as they are on the main pathway in the pavilion. To find Tinkerbell, you’ll need to head further into the pavilion closer to where the stage is set up.

Rounding out the topiaries of the UK are some of the favorites from the Hundred Acre Woods! Pooh, Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore are all in front of the shops in the UK. All together they make up one larger display. A small pathway is the only thing separating these characters.

As we started to leave the World Showcase we noticed the colorful flowers under the monorail have also been planted!

Once the festival starts you’ll be able to find all of the following topiaries:

Anna and Elsa from Frozen
Located at the Norway Pavilion
Bambi & Friends
Featuring Flower, Bambi and Thumper
Located at the Canada Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast
Located at the France Pavilion
Bo Peep and Her Sheep with Woody
Located at Future World East
Bold Bromeliads
Located near The Land at Future World East
Bromeliad Dragon
Located at the Japan Pavilion
Buzz Lightyear
Located near Mission: SPACE at Future World East
Captain Hook and Peter Pan
Located at the United Kingdom Pavilion
Construction Mickey and Minnie with Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale
Located between Future World and World Showcase
Donald and Daisy with Huey, Dewey and Louie
Located near Showcase Plaza
Fantasia – Sorcerer Mickey, Brooms, Ostriches and Hippo
Located near Imagination at Future World West
Lady and the Tramp
Located at the Italy Pavilion
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog
Located between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions at the France Pavilions
Pandas
Located at the China Pavilion
Pluto and Goofy
Located between Future World and World Showcase
Remy (NEW!)
Located at the France Pavilion
Simba and Friends
Featuring Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi
Located at The Outpost Shop
Snow White and Dopey
Located at the Germany Pavilion
Tinker Bell and Fairy Houses
Located at the United Kingdom Pavilion
The Three Caballeros
Featuring Jose, Donald and Panchito
Located at the Mexico Pavilion
Topiary Butterflies
Located at Future World West
Topiary Flowers
Located near the Main Entrance
Winnie-the-Pooh & Friends
Located at the United Kingdom Pavilion

We can’t wait for the official start of the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival officially starts March 04, 2020.

Thank you to our friend @always_holliday for the photos.

Source for list of topiaries: Disneyworld.com

Wicked New Hocus Pocus Game Coming To Haunt Game Night

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Danielle

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February 23, 2020

Hocus Pocus fans will be excited this year! A wicked new Hocus Pocus Game is set to release this August! The game comes from Ravensburger the makers who brought of Villianous! This is also a card based strategy game, that is sure to leave us cackling into the night!

Hocus Pocus has become a pop culture phenomenon, and I love that this movie continues to thrive across generations.

In the game you must defeat the three sisters! They are creating a wicked potion that they also plan to use on the children of Salem. You can play this game with 2-6 players, which is perfect for game night!

The game features amazing illustrations and designs of the Sanderson sisters and other characters we know and love. You’ll also find spells, quotes, and potions you know from the movie.

My FAVORITE detail of this game, is the inclusion of a wooden Thackery Binx cat token! He is absolutely darling, and I love that they gave him a key part in the game. I can see leaving him out for display in between game nights too!

The new Hocus Pocus Game is set to debut in August, just in time to get us ready for Halloween! I am already planning a Hocus Pocus party to celebrate this new game with!

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What do you think of this wicked new game inspired by the beloved Hocus Pocus?

The Force Is Strong With The Droid Depot Kitchen Collection

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Danielle

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February 23, 2020

Who wouldn’t want their own personal kitchen Droid? Well that might be available in a galaxy far, far away, but at least we can outfit our home with the new Droid Depot Kitchen Collection! This assortment of kitchen accessories is inspired by the Droid Depot of Galaxy’s Edge.

You can keep things tidy with the R2-D2 apron! It has circuit designs, and bronze trim.

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There are some adorable serving trays too! I love that they have unique shapes, with circuit patterns as well. The Droid Depot logo showcases on the white and bronze, while a blue R2-D2 is featured on the other.

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There are also two different mug choices. One is a figural mug, while the other is your traditional design. The figural mug looks like two droid heads stacked on top of each other, so cool!

My favorite piece in the collection is a BB-8 trivet! This has a gorgeous bronze color, and the same stunning circuit board features.

Another fun piece is the Droid leg spoon rest! It looks like a Droid part, but works as a place to rest your spoon, to keep your counters clean.

You can find the Droid Depot Kitchen Collection now at Hollywood Studios!

Thank you to Susan for these gorgeous pictures!

2020 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival – Outdoor Kitchens & Menus

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Chip

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February 23, 2020

Discover creative cuisine featuring the season’s freshest flavors during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival—March 4 through June 1, 2020. We have a first look at the Outdoor Kitchens & Menus for 2020 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival! Let’s take a look…

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!

Food

Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (Plant-based) (KA)
Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream
Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese (KA)
Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries (KA)

Beverages

M.I.A. Brewing Hugo, Doral, FL
Bitburger Premium Pils, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone, Salzburg, Austria
Beer Flight
Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

The Citrus Blossom

Treat your taste buds to the subtleties of lemon, orange and lime—turning delicious dishes even more delish!

Food

Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon (GF)
Tuna Tataki Bowl with Spicy Yuzu Glaze, Mango, Avocado and Pappadam Crisp
Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (KA) (GF)
Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream and Citrus Crumble

Beverages

Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Fort Pierce, FL
First Magnitude Brewing Lemon Hefeweizen, Gainesville, FL
Heavy Seas Brewery TropiCannon Citrus IPA, Halethorpe, MD
Beer Flight
Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy

Please note: menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and those with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth

Discover the many flavors of healthy cuisine in this delightful eatery, featuring vegetables straight from the garden!

Food

Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis (Plant-based)
Seared Verlasso® Salmon with Farro Risotto and Micro-herbs
Strawberry Mousse with Chocolate Crisp Pearls (KA)

Beverages

Blood Orange Agua Fresca (Non-alcoholic)
Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (Non-alcoholic) (KA)

Please note: the following menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Fleur de Lys

Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up!

Food

Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chévre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a flaky Pastry Crust
Canard Confit à l’Orange: Braised Duck Confit à l’Orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake filled with Light Pastry Cream and Raspberry Coulis
Éclair Chocolat Framboise: Éclair filled with Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse

Beverages

Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor
Bordeaux, Château Tarin
La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose l’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice

Please note: Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Florida Fresh

Enjoy sweet ‘n’ tangy treats from our own Sunshine State-station, nestled between the France and Morocco Pavilions.

Food

Carne Guisada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish
Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue

Beverages

Watermelon Cucumber Slushy (Non-alcoholic) (Plant-based) (KA)
Tampa Bay Brewing Company Twisted Strawberry Fest Fruit Ale, Tampa, FL
Big Top Brewing Company Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat, Sarasota, FL
First Magnitude Brewing Co. Monarch Milk Stout, Gainesville, FL
Beer Flight
Florida Orange Groves Winery Key Lime Sparkling Wine, St Petersburg, FL
Watermelon Cucumber Slushy with Gin

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Hanami

Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen—each delish dish is a Festival favorite!

Food

Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce and Toasted Coconut (KA)
Menchi Katsu Slider: Japanese-style Panko-breaded Beef Patty topped with Tonkatsu Sauce, Mayonnaise, Cucumber, and Pickled Lotus Root
Salmon Flower Ikura: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, Spinach and Watermelon Radish, and Chilled Ramen tossed with Poke Sauce

Beverages

Kirin Draft Beer
Strawberry Nigori Sake
Furano Martini: Vodka, Lavender Syrup and Yuzu Juice

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Jardin de Fiestas

Take a food-tastic tour of the Mexico Pavilion… these tantalizing tastes will add some spice to your day!

Food

Chilaquiles de Pollo: Chipotle-braised Chicken and Tortillas served with Salsa Ranchera, Monterey Jack Cheese, Crema Mexicana and Guajillo Cheese
Quesadilla al Pastor: Flour Tortilla filled with Monterey Jack Cheese and Pork Pastor topped with Grilled Pineapple, Salsa Verde, Red Onion and Cilantro
Choriqueso Torta: Bolillo Roll filled with Chorizo and Monterey Jack Cheese, Avocado Mousse and Jalapeños

Beverages

Cruz Blanca Rosé Spritz: Effervescent Rosé Wheat Ale with Elderflower Liqueur
Mango Mexican Lucky Margarita: Spicy Ancho Verde Liqueur, 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Mango-Passion Fruit Purée, Lime Juice, Applejack and Ginger Cordial served with a Tajin Chili-Lime Rim
Rosita Margarita: Rose Petal Liqueur, 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Lemon and Cranberry Juices served with a Rose Petal Salt Rim

Please note: alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

La Isla Fresca

Nibble on Caribbean-seasoned dishes that’ll send appetites swaying to the island beat!

Food

Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice
Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut Lime Sauce (KA)
Tropical Mousse Cup: Layers of Passion Fruit Cake, Coconut Mousse and a Tropical Fruit Glaze with Fresh Pineapple (KA)

Beverages

Tropical Freeze (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Golden Road Brewing Tart Mango Cart Wheat Ale, Los Angeles, CA
Tropical Freeze with Parrot Bay Mango Rum

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Lotus House

Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!

Food

Szechuan Spicy Red-braised Beef Shank over Rice
Bon Bon Chicken Skewer with Sesame and Peanut Sauce
House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons

Beverages

“Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (Non-alcoholic)
Jasmine Draft Beer
Marco Boba: Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk, and Boba
Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
Time Out: Bacardi Rum, Peach Liqueur, Peach Syrup, Piña Colada, Sprite, Soda Water and Magic Boba

Please note: alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Magnolia Terrace

Get a nice, cozy feeling with some comfort food inspired by the Gulf region.

Food

Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn and Andouille Sausage
Grilled Oysters with Cajun Butter
House-made Boudin Two Ways with Spicy Mustard
Pecan Cake with Maple Whipped Cream featuring Burton’s Maple Syrup
Pecan Praline

Beverages

Wild Heaven Beer Session Citrus Lager, Avondale Estates, GA
The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery Amber Ale, Farmville, NC
Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA
Beer Flight

Please note: alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Northern Bloom

Please discriminating palates with fantastic fare from our Great White North neighbor… O Canada!

Food

Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon (GF)
Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables (KA)
Griddled Maple Pound Cake with Warm Peach Compote and Sweet Corn Gelato, featuring Burton’s Maple Syrup (KA)

Beverages

Maple Popcorn Shake (Non-alcoholic)
Unibroue Éphémère Apple Wheat Ale, Chambly, Québec
81Bay Brewing Apricot with Maple Syrup, Tampa, FL
Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer, Hamilton, Ontario
Beer Flight
Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky

Please note: menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and those with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Pineapple Promenade

Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!

Food

Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake
DOLE Whip® (Plant-based)(KA)

Beverages

Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic) (KA)
Pineapple DOLE Whip® with Fanta (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Collective Arts Brewing Piña Colda Sour, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat, Kihei, HI
SweetWater Brewing Company Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple, Atlanta, GA
Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
DOLE Whip® with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
Pineapple Beer Flight

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Primavera Kitchen

Mangiare hearty helpings of Old-Country dishes served with a glass of vino… now that’s amore!

Food

La Regina “Margherita”: Rustic Italian Flatbread, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Whole-Milk Mozzarella, Parmesan and Basil (KA)
Ravioli: Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Spring Vegetables and creamy Pesto Sauce (KA)
Zeppole: Ricotta Cheese Fritters, Powdered Sugar, Raspberry Sauce and Chocolate-hazelnut Drizzle (KA)

Beverages

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
Chianti, Gabbiano
Prosecco, Villa Sandi
Corbinello, Montegrande
Moscato, Fior d’Arancio Montegrande
Bellini
Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Taste of Marrakesh

Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!

Food

Harissa Chicken Kebab with Dried Fruit Couscous Salad and Cilantro Oil
Fried Cauliflower with Capers, Garlic Parsley and Chili Ranch Sauce (KA)
Walnut Honey Baklava

Beverages

Casa Beer
Larroque Chardonnay, Meknes
White Sangria
Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ Foods

Delight in some of your favorite foods—created from innovative recipes with some impossibly delicious twists!

Food

Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread (GF) (Plant-based) (KA)
Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (Plant-based)
Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs (GF) (Plant-based)

Beverages

Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London® (Non-alcoholic)
Playalinda Brewing Company Tropical Wonderland Wheat Ale, Titusville, FL
Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London® with Tito’s Handmade Vodka served in a Mason Jar

Please note: menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and those with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™

Quell cravings with an incredible menu of all-natural food and drink infused with the nectar of the gods!

Food

Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes, Sunflower Brittle and Coriander Flowers (GF) (KA)
Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread with White Cheddar Cheese, Charred Vegetables, Clover Honey Sour Cream and Micro Citrus Greens
Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Ice Cream garnished with Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses (KA)

Beverages

Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead, Ferndale MI
Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka

Please note: menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and items marked (KA) are “kid-approved.” Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Specialty Coffee Carts Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company®

Wet your whistle with Festival-inspired beverages and adult libations at coffee carts across the park!

Future World Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Spring Berry Bliss: Frozen Strawberry and Coconut Syrup topped with Raspberry Vodka

Port of Entry Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Passion Flower: Frozen Passion Fruit and Tea infused with Lemon Vodka

American Adventure Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Tropical Breeze: Frozen Lemon, Coconut Syrup and Pineapple Rum

Canada Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Orange Splash: Frozen Lemon mixed with Orange Vodka

Please note: alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Additional Festival Locations

Satisfy your cravings at even more delicious outdoor kitchens!

BLOCK & HANS – American Adventure Pavilion

Beverages

Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade with Monin Cotton Candy (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Nectar, Boulder, CO
Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade served with Monin Cotton Candy and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine

COOL WASH – Near Test Track

Beverages

Assorted Coca-Cola® Slushies (Non-alcoholic) (KA)

FUNNEL CAKE – American Adventure Pavilion

Food

Mini Funnel Cake topped with Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream, Blueberries, and Powdered Sugar (KA)

REFRESHMENT OUTPOST – World Showcase Plaza

Food

Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning (Plant-based) (KA)

Beverages

3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Dry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Mosa Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI
Ciderboys Banana Bliss Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
Cider Flight

REFRESHMENT PORT – World Showcase Plaza

Food

Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab-Fennel Salad, Remoulade, and Smoked Paprika Oil
Popsicle Trio: Honeydew, Raspberry-Mint, and Coconut-Lime (KA)

Beverages

Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Squishy Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI

Please note: menu items marked with (KA) are “kid-approved.” Plant-based dishes are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

Estefan Kitchen is Heating Things Up at Sunset Walk Orlando

By

Jenna-lee Languirand

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February 23, 2020

“Everybody gather ’round now,” and head on over to Estefan Kitchen. If you are looking for a new dining experience or nighttime entertainment, the new Estefan Kitchen in Sunset Walk over at Margaritaville Orlando is heating things up. Gloria and Emilio Estefan have created a magnificent restaurant and entertainment venue right here in central Florida that is sure to become a premier dining and entertainment spot in this travel destination.

“Get on your feet” and join the congo line! This place is hopping with entertainment and excitement. They have nightly acts that perform. Dancers take the stage throughout the night delighting guests with sultry Latin dance moves. They get the crowd going and joining in a congo line! That is fun for all. There was also a three-piece band that was playing top chart hits with a little bit of that Latin flair. DJs are spinning tracks some nights. It is a lively spot, sure to spice up the night. “The rhythm is going to get you!”

Drinks now are something special at Estefan Kitchen. The Mojito, the oldest cocktail is well respected here and it shows. They even have their own Signature Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines pair well with many of the dishes on the menu here. The Estefan’s put a lot of thought, time and meaning behind this entire restaurant, and that comes through. From the personalized Emblem to every detail on the menu and ambiance of the place. The lighting and greenery are spectacular. There are touches of Gloria and her familia shining through.

When you come to dine here do not, I repeat do not skip the appetizers. Hands down my favorite bite of food I ate the entire night was the Burrata. It was light and fresh and the combination of the sweet and saltiness was perfection. The combination of the mozzarella and tomatoes with the guava pesto and sweet plantain was not something I would think would work, but let me tell you it did. It surprised me and in a delightful way. The Ceviche and Lechon Flatbread were also both delicious.

Also worth noting were the vegan dumplings. They were a combination of sweet plantains, roasted vegetables, and mushrooms with an Asian flair flavor component. Gloria and Emilio’s daughter is a vegan and it was important for them to have many vegan and vegetarian offerings. The dumplings are full of flavor and having tried them and a few of the vegan offerings, you are missing out on nothing. They are delectable. I love as well how the menu designates what is vegan, vegetarian, as well as gluten-free. There is no guesswork.

Can we talk about the Seafood Paella for a moment? Yum! It was a show stopper. The rice was moist and flavorful and the seafood was fresh. All of the meats were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Every bite was even better than the last. I couldn’t stop eating the roasted vegetables and the game-changer was the cauliflower rice. It was so good and lower in carbs; keto-friendly! Top that with some of the flavorful black beans. I want this every time I go back now. The food here is outstanding. Everything was cooked out of a labor of love and craft. The Chef Christine was an artist and passionate about every dish, just as Gloria and Emilio are. Some of these recipes are even their own family treasured recipes. This is fine dining at its best!

Dessert was a fun experience, not that I had any room left! But I made room for these beautiful creations. This first one brought me back to my childhood having Latin roots myself. They had a shaved ice creation that had pound cake and fresh fruit on it and an espresso flavor sweet condensed milk that you pour over it! Seriously, this was so good. I even used some of the condensed milk to sweeten up my coffee. Flan and a tres leche cake were also on the menu and were absolutely scrumptious. You couldn’t go wrong with any of these options.

Estefan Kitchen is going to be a new hot spot for sure with its outstanding food, entertainment, and upscale nightlife venue. It is in the perfect new location of Sunset Walk over in the new Margaritaville Resort area in Kissimmee, Florida. There will also be Live at Sunset from Thursday nights to Sunday nights, where they close down one of the streets and have live entertainment and DJs playing music and creating quite a fun night out. This spot is sure to attract locals and tourists alike. ” Turn it up, turn it, turn it upside down!”

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Source: Estefan Kitchen

Song Quotes: Gloria Estefan