New Epcot Festival of the Arts Merchandise Revealed

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January 16, 2019

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicks off once again this year on January 18th. To get ready for this fanciful event we’re checking out some of the exclusive Festival of the Arts Merchandise! This year’s offerings are colorful and fun, just like the festival it’s self!

Art is of course the theme with this festival, and Figment is definitely having fun as the mascot!

A colorful Spirit Jersey is ready to keep you cozy during the event. This festival’s jersey is a beautiful cotton candy pastel tie-dye!

Another apparel item being offered is the Figment t-shirt with a water color styled Spaceship Earth being painted by none other that Master Artist Figment!

You can top off your look with a matching water color inspired cap!

Of course for some of us it’s all about the mouse ears! The Figment Mouse Ear headband is absolutely charming, and has a dash of sparkle on the purple ears. Figgy’s orange wings and horns contrast fabulously with the purple.

You can unlock the magic of Walt Disney World with artistic flair using the new Festival of the Arts MagicBand. This limited release MagicBand features Figment on a white band covered in paint splashes.

Pin collectors will find a variety of limited edition Disney Trading Pins to commemorate the festival with.

Tervis has once again provided beautiful tumblers with the Festival artwork! These are great for taking beverages on the go, and carrying a piece of your Disney vacation with you.

Although this isn’t the Food & Wine Festival, the Festival of the Arts still offers a variety of wines and foods to try. If you’ve got a favorite Epcot wine these glasses are perfect for bringing home to enjoy it with.

These Mickey Plush toys inspired by the Festival of the Arts are perfect for even the younger festival goers! The article print makes him a fun and memorable keepsake.

You can find all of the fabulous Epcot Festival of the Arts Merchandise and more at Epcot when the festival opens on January 18th!

Reservations for California Adventures Food & Wine Now Available!

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Jessica Jones

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January 16, 2019

One of the most talked about festivals is almost here! Disney announced that reservations for California Adventures Food & Wine Festival are now available! The festival will be running for a limited time this year, with the dates of March 1 to April 23, 2019.

The festival is famous for its signature events that have culinary experts talking about for months. Guests who make reservations for California Adventures Food & Wine festival have a few events to choose from. New this year is Dinner with Disney Chefs and the Winemaker receptions at Carthay Circle Restaurant.

As guests dine with the Disney Chefs they will enjoy a four-course meal inspired by festival recipes. Reflecting culture and cuisines from around the world, guests will celebrate storytelling through food and wine. This event is scheduled to take place Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria.

During the new Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception, guests will be offered gourmet wine-focused pairings carefully selected to enhance the flavor of wine. Guest presenters will be featured during the reception to provide background and tasting notes. Reservations for California Food & Wine Festivals Carthay Cirlce are highly suggested. The reception will take place on two nights during the festival, Friday, March 22, 2019 or Friday, April 19, 2019 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Carthay Circle Restaurant.

In addition to the new events, guests can still enjoy returning favorites, such as Sweet Sundays, “In the Kitchen with….” Or wine, beer and mixology educational & tasting seminars. On March 9^th, guests can make early reservations for the signature event “Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park”.

The events at the festival fill up quickly, signing up early for reservations are highly encouraged as these events typically sell out. All signature events require reservations and extra charges will apply.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Touch Press Releases Disney Coloring World App for Android and iOS

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Sarah Johnston

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January 16, 2019

Touch Press Releases Disney Coloring World App for Android and iOS

Released today by Touch Press is the new Disney Coloring World app for Android and iOS. This interactive app will allow kids to explore their imagination and creativity while having fun with popular Disney and Pixar characters.

The app gives you hundreds of interactive coloring pages to color, create, and draw your favorite Mickey Mouse & Pals, Disney princesses, and characters from Ralph Breaks the Internet. Also included are Disney-Pixar Cars films, with more to be added soon.

Once you’ve created your character, the fun really begins. Watch your creations come to life with artistic tools, colors, patterns, and magic brushes. Next, your character comes to life inside one of the many Disney themed 3-D “playsets” or locations. Throughout the coming months, additional features and characters will be added. Included will be the ability to bring the 3-D Playsets to life in AR. Once this happens, users will be able to blend and view their creations with the real environment surrounding them.

The inspiration for the playsets come from many different Disney locations. The shortlist includes Niceland Apartments from Fix-It Felix Jr., Rapunzel’s Castle, and the Beast’s castle. Pixar themes include Radiator Springs and Thunder Hollow. Kids have the chance to create their own stories and worlds or recreate their favorite from one of the movie options. The goal for each playset is to allow kids to explore their own imagination and creativity with their favorite characters. Touch Press plans to release new playsets, coloring pages, tools, and activities regularly. Already planned for the first update are everyone’s favorite Frozen characters and fun new features.

Seeing isn’t just believing, believing is seeing. Disney Coloring World will give kids an open-ended opportunity for creativity and magic and allow kids to explore their own curiosity. Make-believe is an important part as kids grow, and having the chance to create and explore with their favorite Disney-Pixar characters makes for great social and emotional developments.

Disney Coloring World is designed for kids 3-6 years old. The app will be available globally on the App Store and Google Play. Currently, it’s free to download. Also, the option for a monthly purchase for $2.99 and an annual membership of $19.99 are available. I don’t know about you, but I have some kiddos who love the chance to play Disney Coloring World.

App Info:

App Store: https://apple.co/2R8DrN8

Google Play: http://bit.ly/2RsWelp

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Alice At The Mad Tea Party Funko POP Spinning Into The Disney Parks Soon

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January 16, 2019

***Update! It’s here! We picked up our Alice POP! Did you get yours?

Get ready for the newest Disney Parks exclusive Funko POP figure spinning into town! On January 26 an absolutely adorable Alice At The Mad Tea Party Funko POP figure will make it’s whimsical debut! This figure continues the collection of Disney Parks Attractions figures we fell in love with last year.

This new figure joins Splash Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Enchanted Tiki room as the newest classic Disney attraction to get the Funko treatment. Alice is takin a spin on a purple tea cup from the Mad Tea Party attraction on this new vinyl figure. Her hair whips around her and the cup goes round and round. I bet this would look curiously cute next to my Cheshire Cat Funko POP.

You can find this darling Alice At The Mad Tea Party Funko POP at the following locations on January 26th:

Disneyland Resort Locations:

WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District
Le Petit Chalet in Disneyland Park
Disneyana in Disneyland Park

Walt Disney World Resort Locations:

Big Top in Magic Kingdom Park
Pin Traders at Disney Springs
Disney Style at Disney Springs

Will you be adding this Mad Tea Party Funko POP to your Disney Attractions collection?

Jumanji 2 Adds Danny Glover to Cast

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January 16, 2019

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” was well received by critics and quickly became a hit with audiences in 2017. The sequel of the classic 1995 film “Jumanji”, was revered for its mix of action and comedy. Consequently, a new installment to the series has since been in the works with a new addition to the cast just announced.

Veteran actor Danny Glover has been added to the upcoming untitled “Jumanji” project. He’ll be joining the original cast of Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan who will reprise their parts. Glover is best known for his roles in hit films like the Lethal Weapon series. It’s not currently known who he will play in the new chapter and the plot is yet unreleased as well. Sony Pictures had also announced Danny Devito will likewise join the ensemble.

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” opened to great fanfare in its initial release. Pushing the film to second place during its first box office weekend. Then, gaining steam from reviews and word of mouth, was able to climb to number one later in it’s run. Ultimately earning $404 million at the domestic box office and $557 million internationally. The movie followed four high school students as they are unwittingly transported into the world of Jumanji via a video game. Taking new forms as characters in the game, they must complete their mission and find a way out. The as yet titled new “Jumanji” is set to release on December 13 of this year. This is one week before the new Star Wars: Episode IX debut, which should make for an interesting holiday movie season.

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2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally Coming to Disney Springs January 26th.

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Jessica Jones

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January 15, 2019

Are you ready for some footballlll!! The 2019 Pro Bowl Prep rally will be here on January 26, 2019! This event will be the ultimate pep rally for professional football lovers!

Fans can head on over to Disney Springs at the Marketplace Stage to enjoy an evening of fun and hype. Guests will enjoy a lively mix of fun, food, and mascots! Yup, you read that right! The NFL mascots and cheerleaders will be joining in on the fun!! Better yet, this event is free and self-parking is complimentary!

As guests are partying with the mascots and cheerleaders at the 2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally, they can also partake in Disney Trivia! Then special shows will take place at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:00pm. Here is your chance to score a touchdown with the little fans in your family, or for yourself, by scoring a photo and maybe even an autograph!!

Finally to end the day with a big “W”, keep an eye out for the NFL pop-up shop! Grab your 2019 Pro Bowl memorabilia or your team’s spirit gear. Shoppers can choose from team jerseys or t-shirts, lanyards, keychains, mini helmets or footballs and tumblers. In addition, shoppers can purchase their 2019 Pro Bowl spirit gear before heading to the Pro Bowl on Sunday, January 27^th at Camping World Stadium in nearby downtown Orlando!

Keep your eyes peeled for all events planned for the 2019 Pro Bowl week at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex January 21-27th. If you attend, you will may also be able to see the 2019 AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams in action!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Walmart Ad Features Iconic Symbols from Various Theme Parks.

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Jessica Jones

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January 15, 2019

Walmart Ad are really stepping up their game lately! They have recently gone all out for their latest advertisement showcasing their grocery department pick-up service.

The team creating the new Walmart Ad took advantage of their marketing tactics by debuting their ads during the broadcast of the Golden Globe. The Walmart ads featuring the grocery pick-up service were eye catching with its high energy featuring some of the most iconic symbols.

During the Golden Globe Presentation, viewers can see various pop culture cars, robots, time machines, superheroes, royalty and more during the short segments. All of these short segments lead up to a full version of the Walmart Ad as viewers take a stroll down memory lane, which displays a vast assortment of well-recognized roadsters from various franchises.

The Walmart Ad features such various means of transportation to highlight the grocery store pick-up that allows shoppers to pick-up without even leaving their car. As long as shoppers have a minimum order of $30.00 of groceries, they can take advantage of this new service. Hence the fast roadster races that we spy zooming in and out of the commercial.

It is easy to see why this new Walmart Ad consisting of one 90 second segment has gained viral status after a few days. The fact that we see so many of our favorite new and old iconic motor cars, robots, and racers paired with Gary Neuman’s 1979 rock hit, “Cars”, really hit the nostalgic soul in us. Did you see any of your favorite vehicles in the Walmart Ad?

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Full Menus for Epcot International Festival of the Arts Released

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January 15, 2019

We are just days away from the start of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The newest addition to the park’s festival lineup is a celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts. This year the art expo takes place daily from January 18 to February 25. One of the most exciting aspects of the festival is the truly creative food and beverage offerings. There are over 13 Food Studios as well as exclusive dishes served in locations throughout the park. We’ve got the full lineup of 2019’s offerings below. With an imaginative mix of savory, sweet, spicy and scrumptious, there’s something for everyone.

The Deconstructed Dish (Located in Showcase Plaza)

Food Items:

Deconstructed Reuben with Shredded Corned Beef, Thousand Island Dressing, Pickled Red Cabbage, and a Rye Curl
Deconstructed BLT with Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, and Soft Poached Egg
Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake: Whipped New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Florida Strawberries, Sugar Cookies and Micro-basil

Beverages:

Pop-Artsicle: Red, White, and Blue Frozen Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake garnished with Maple Syrup, a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon (Non-alcoholic)
Imagery Sauvignon Blanc, California
Mad Genius Red Blend, California
Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Cream Bourbon garnished with a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon

The Artist’s Table (Located in The American Adventure)

Food Items:

Beef Wellington with Mushroom Bordelaise, Fennel Cream, and Roasted Baby Vegetables
Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, and Parmesan Crisp (GF)
Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk, & Dark Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout, Douglas, MI
Lexington Brewing Company Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale, Lexington, KY
Lindemans Framboise Lambic, Belgium
Barrymore Rosé, Monterey County, CA
Carmel Road Drew’s Blend Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CA
Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight

Cuisine Classique (Located in the Germany Pavilion)

Food Items:

Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Aged Balsamic
Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc (GF)
Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs
Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL
Frozen Rosé
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain
Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy
A Play on Rosé Flight

Pop Eats! (Located in Showcase Plaza)

Food Items:

Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips (GF)
Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam (GF)
Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Callebaut Belgian Chocolate (V)
Pop Art Tart: Modern-designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (V)

Beverages:

Blue Sky Black Cherry Boba Freeze (non-alcoholic)
#RainbowSherbertGlitterDreamAle by Playalinda Brewing Co., Titusville, FL
Popping Bubbles Cocktail

Masterpiece Kitchen (Located in the Canada Pavilion)

Food Items

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction (V)
Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses featuring Nueske’s® Applewood Smoked Beef
Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta

Beverages:

Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Freising, Germany
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut Champagne
The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA
Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut, Spain
Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé, Spain
Classic Sidecar with a Chocolate Twist

Painter’s Palate (Located in the Odyssey Festival Showplace)

Food Items:

Smoked Salmon and Cream Gâteau with Egg Yolk Cream, Paddlefish Caviar, and Micro-herbs
Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts:
- Whipped Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese with Fresh Herbs (V)
- Chicken Salad with Shaved Fennel and Fresh Herbs
- Spicy Tuna with Wasabi and Seaweed Salad
Gallery Bites: A Trio of Hors d’Oeuvres
Chilled Shrimp with Cucumber Cream Cheese on a Crostini
Traditional Deviled Egg with Candied Bacon
Crispy Truffled Risotto Ball with Truffle Aïoli (V)
Pop Art Tart: Abstract-designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (V)
White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette
Mickey and Pluto White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel (GF) (V)
Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel (GF) (V)

Beverages:

North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer, Fort Bragg, CA
M.I.A. Beer Company Jazz IPA, Doral, FL
Central 28 Beer Company Miss Mary Brown Oatmeal Brown Ale, DeBary, FL
Popcorn Pairing Flight

Decadent Delights (Located in Showcase Plaza)

Food Items:

White Chocolate and Purple Sweet Potato Mousse, Caramel, Coconut and Maple Meringue
Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Pretzel Crunch
Lemon Blood-Orange Tart
Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

3 Daughters Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL
Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge, CO
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, England
Biagio Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont
Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port, St. Petersburg, FL
Cold Fashioned Coffee Cocktail
Neapolitan Beer Flight

Refreshment Outpost (Located between the China and Germany Pavilions)

Food Items:

Chilled Shrimp, Quinoa, Layered Vegetables, Spiced Yogurt and Red Pepper Coulis

Fife and Drum (Located in The American Adventure)

Food Items:

Musical Float: Layered Strawberry, Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate (non-alcoholic)

Block and Hans (Located in The American Adventure)

Beverage Items:

Ciderboys Grand Mimosa Apple Orange Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI

Refreshment Port (Located in Showcase Plaza)

Food Items:

Lobster Chips: Lobster-topped house-made Chips with Lobster Bisque Cheese Sauce, pickled Jalapeños and Citrus Cream

Beverages:

Glazed Pork Belly Bloody Mary: Classic Bloody Mary with Absolut Vodka garnished with Maple IPA Glazed Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots, Celery, Stuffed Olives and Cherry Tomato

Taste Track (Located in Future World East)

Food Items:

Lobster Bacon Macaroni & Cheese served in a Warm Bread Cone
Paintbrush Churros: Cinnamon Sugar Churros Dipped in Colorful White Chocolate

Beverage Items:

Pancake Milkshake (non-alcoholic)
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont

L’Art de la Cuisine Française (Located in the France Pavilion)

Food Items:

Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl
Dariole de Saumon à la Provencale, Sauce Beurre Blanc, Fleuron: Salmon Terrine with Zucchini and Tomato, Beurre Blanc Sauce, Puff Pastry Fleuron
Moelleux Aux Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates

Beverages:

Crémant de Bourgogne Veuve d’Ambal Expression: French Sparkling Burgundy Wine
Alsace, Riesling Reserve Willm
Bordeaux, Château Prignac, Medoc, 2014
Frosé: Frozen Côtes de Provence Rosé Wine with Grey Goose Vodka and Peach Purée

Mosaic Canteen (Located in the Morocco Pavilion)

Food Items:

Spiced Beef with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries, Hummus and Pita Chips
Mediterranean Flatbread with Zaatar, Olive Oil Artichoke, Olives, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese
Chebbakia: Hand-twisted Strips of Fried Dough coated with Honey, Rosewater and Sesame Seeds

Beverage:

Casa Beer
Bonassia Red, Meknés, Morocco
Embrace the Arak: Massaya Arak, Orange Juice and Grenadine

El Artista Hambriento (Located in the Mexico Pavilion)

Food Items:

Sopes de Chilorio: Slow-braised Pork marinated in Ancho Chili Paste served on Fried Corn Dough with Black Beans, Queso Oaxaca, Crema Mexicana and Salsa Verde
Callo de Hacha en Salsa de Jengibre y Habanero: Two Seared Scallops with Ginger-habanero Sauce atop Yucca Purée
Chocoflan: Creamy Mexican Custard and Chocolate Sponge Cake topped with Cajeta and Hazelnuts

Beverages:

Allende Mexican Craft Beer
Frida Lychee Margarita: El Velo Blanco Tequila, Lychee Purée, Botran Rum, and Fresh Lime Juice
Diego Dragon Fruit Margarita: Bruxo Mezcal, Dragon Fruit Purée, Ginger Cordial, and Guanábana Liqueur

Takumi Table (Located in the Japan Pavilion)

Food Items:

Taiyaki: Fish-shaped Japanese Sweet Stuffed Pastry with Red Bean Paste and topped with Whipped Cream and Sesame Custard
Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Avocado and Masago accented with Citrus-soy Gelée and Wasabi on the side

Beverages:

Sapporo Draft Beer
Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup
Melting Snow Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, and Japanese Calpico

The Painted Panda (Located in the China Pavilion)

Food Items:

Crystal Mooncake with Fruit Filling and garnished with Toasted Coconut
Dragon and Phoenix: Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach Noodles
Plum Infused Cherry Tomatoes

Beverages:

“Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic)
Jasmine Draft Beer
Fortune Cookie: ByeJoe Spirit, Amaretto, Coconut and Pineapple
Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water
Tomato Plum Cocktail: Plum Wine with Plum Infused Tomatoes

L’Arte di Mangiare (Located in the Italy Pavilion)

Food Items:

Barbabietole Dolci, Caprino Fritto: Roasted Candied Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Fritters
Costine di Maiale Aceto Balsamico: Sweet & Sour Balsamic-glazed Pork Ribs
Spuma al Miele d’Arancio: Orange Honey Mousse with Peaches and Mint Marjoram Cream

Beverages:

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer
Prosecco, Villa Sandi
Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
Corbinello, Montegrande
Pinot Grigio, Bosco del Merlo
Merlot, Montegrande
Amaretto Bellini: Amaretto, White Peach Purée and Prosecco
Vodka Rossini: Vodka, Strawberry Purée and Prosecco

Funnel Cakes (Located in The American Adventure)

Salted Caramel Funnel Cake

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Future World East: Espresso-nist Latte – A shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with rich Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur, topped with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream
Canada: Starry Night Latte – A delicious shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with Creamy Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, topped with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream
Showcase Plaza: Surreal Cinnamon Latte – A shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with RumChata and Cinnamon Whisky, blended with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream
The American Adventure: Bourbon Brushstroke Latte – A shot of Italian Espresso mixed with Bourbon Whiskey Cream liqueur, blended with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream

Photo Credit: Disney

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Kingdom Hearts III Crossover with Disney Emoji Blitz

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Katelyn G

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January 15, 2019

Kingdom Hearts III will be released on January 29th – and fans just can’t wait! Fans who need just a taste of their favorite game can go on an epic adventure with a special, limited-time Kingdom Hearts III crossover with Disney Emoji Blitz!

Disney Emoji Blitz is available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Players can collect and play with countless Disney, Star Wars, Pixar and now Kingdom Hearts emojis in this exciting game! Players can earn prizes, complete missions, and unlock new emojis by placing fast paced rounds of matching.

For the first time ever, the Heartless from Kingdom Hearts will make an appearance in Disney Emoji Blitz from January 17th-20th. Players must clear darkness from the gameboard and close portals to collect Keyblades in the limited-time event. Rewards and prizes include a Diamond Box, featuring one of the two new exclusive emojis from the Kingdom Hearts series, Sora or Aqua.

Players who unlock the beloved Kingdom Hearts characters can also keep them forever through the emoji blitz keyboard for iOS and Android messages.

Kingdom Hearts III will release on January 29th for Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft XBox One.

Source: Disney.

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Kingdom Hearts Rooms Announced for Tokyo Disney Resort

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Katelyn G

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January 15, 2019

Tokyo Disney Resort has announced new Kingdom Hearts – themed rooms at the Disney Ambassador Hotel to celebrate the release of Kingdom Hearts III. Available from March 26th to June 30th, 2019, these limited time rooms are a can’t-miss.

The rooms will feature Kingdom Hearts decor, linens, and souvenirs inspired by the favorited video game franchise. The highlight of these rooms is the special souvenir Keyblade that acts as your hotel room key! Each rooms comes with two Keyblades, two special boxes, and four special postcards to keep too.

Keyblade Room Key

Keyblade Souvenir Box

Postcard 2

Postcard 1

The Disney Ambassador Hotel will be offering a special Kingdom Hearts menu from March 26th – June 13th, 2019. These limited-edition items can only be ordered via room service. Special menu items include:

“Kingdom Hearts” Special Cake Set – Based on the key visual of “Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance”, this chocolate mousse cake is decorated with a key blade and series motif surrounded with sea salt jelly.
“Kingdom Hearts” Special Parfait – Based on Sea Salt Ice, this parfait contains yogurt flavored whipped cream, nata de coco, and aloe flesh topped with a soda-flavored popsicle and sea salt syrup.
“Kingdom Hearts” Special Drink – A warm milk tea with raspberry and white chocolate syrup topped with a cocoa powder crown and a heart-shaped strawberry. Those who order this tea will also receive a special themed coaster!

Kingdom Hearts Cake

Kingdom Hearts Parfait

Kingdom Hearts Milk Tea

Limited-Edition Coaster

Reservations will open on the official Tokyo Resort website at 2pm (Japan Time) on January 30th, 2019.

Here are the full Kingdom Hearts Room details:

Beds: Two regular beds/one trundle-bed
Capacity: 3 people
Price: ¥46,100 ($424 USD) per night

Because these experiences are a limited time offer only, they will go fast! Mark your calendars on January 30th to get your chance to stay in a Kingdom Hearts haven.

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Having a Marvel-ous Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line

By

Chip

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January 15, 2019

I had the pleasure last week of attending the first Marvel Day at Sea Disney Cruise of 2019! I would have to say Marvel falls just behind Star Wars for shirts in my wardrobe but a quick trip to JC Penny’s and Kohls fixed that before I left…

Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Cruise Line was a perfect balance of Disney Magic and Marvel Nerdiness. Seriously, you get the best of both worlds! You get a Disney Cruise which for me is where I am truly my happiest and a full day of basically a Marvel Comic Con… but, I am getting ahead of myself lets jump right into the fun.

We sailed out of Miami on the Disney Magic for the Marvel Day at Sea to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean, but the Disney Magic sails to three destinations including Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. This was my first time sailing out of this port. I did not find this port as magical as Port Canaveral, however it was still nice. We did get to meet with Mickey and run into the other Disney Bloggers who were invited on the Media Cruise with us!

You feel very safe and welcomed at the port and after our security screening our group number was called we were on the Disney Magic! Horray! You don’t need a passport for thiws cruise, but I strongly reccomend getting one as it makes the secruity screening go so much easier!

Other than some Marvel merch hidden away in a shop down near O’Gills, this sign was the only thing we can find Marvel related on the ship the first day. Lucky for us we had a special media preview where we could see some of the drinks and offerings available to guest on the Marvel Day.

Here is the table of merch they had setup for us along with 2 drinks, the Smash and Mark VII. There are popcorn buckets, drink cups, light up Thor Hammers for your beverages, lunch totes, and so many options to purchase. This was just a taste of what they had on board.

Both were delish and I guzzled my Smash down as the Hulk would, I made less of a mess though…

Here is a video peek at the merch available:

We lucked out and had dinner at Rapunzel’s Royal Table the first night. It is probably one of my favorite places to eat. The Cast in there is hilarious and the food is spot on! There is something on the menu for everyone. The apps are delish, drinks divine, and the meal was mouthwateringly good! The entertainment was even better. Here you can see how enchanted Repunzel is with me…

We were picked on all night and made for some memorial photos like the one seen above. Ignore my face here, I am really having a great time. Take a look at the yummy menu here for Repunzels Royal Table:

As if the meal wasn’t amazing enough, the entertainment was fantastic. I had Flynn teach me his trademark smolder, I will be using it on the wife later. It seemed to work on Rapunzel!

The next day we were given tours of Vibe & the Edge. I have never been in these places as my little ones are not old enough yet but you can check both out here. These cool locations are a teens-only hangout, Vibe is chaperoned by some of the coolest counselors at sea, in a laid-back way that allows teens to feel as unrestricted and comfortable as they can possibly be. Vibe features a coffee bar serving a wide selection of nonalcoholic beverages, including fruit smoothies and more. Guests ages 14 to 17 with their own special place where they can break off from the family and connect with other teens from around the world.

While the Edge experience aboard each pair of ships differs, the idea behind them is the same: Edge provides Guests ages 11 to 14 with their own special hangout where they can connect with other tweens from around the world. Equipped with high-tech entertainment including flat-screen TVs, computers and video games and featuring daily guided activities, this interactive play space is bound to become your tween’s favorite on-ship destination!

Both the Oceaneer Lab and Oceaneer Club we were quite familiar with and have frequented both quite a bit. Honestly, it is harder to get the kids to leave and spend time with the family than to visit there. Step inside the Oceaneer Club’s main gathering place—the central library—for an adventure to 4 fabulous lands! Amidst giant books, kids can watch movies on a 103ʺ plasma screen or enjoy story time and special visits from Disney Characters at the stage area. It’s a great time, my girls never want to leave!

On our ship tour, we were also able to talk to Gus who became our best friend on board. While we were on the tour Gus talked to us about the Disney Characters that are presented in the Atrium on the Disney Magic.

I had no idea, but very cool am I right? Check out all of the merch I found on the ship in the store once it opened on day two! I had to take one of everything home with me.

Next up was PALO… We had a media brunch here inbetween tours. This is such an amazing experience. The food on this ship is to die for! Palo serves an adult-exclusive restaurant serving Italian fare in an intimate setting amid stunning seaside views. So leave the kids at one of the clubs on the ship, put on a nice outfit and head down for a romantic dinner for two.

With my belly full from one of my favorite brunch places in the world I remembered that the Snuggly Duckling was taking over O’Gills Pub later that night and wanted to go down for some photos. You feel like you have stepped right into the Snuggly Duckling and are taken into a fun immersive experiance and show.

The Thugs from Tangled take over O’Gills pub on Tangled Show night. You can play games in the pub atmosphere and have a great time enjoying the people around you.

There is Thugo a version of bingo which we happened to win, fun drinks and unique food items. The video I shot is from later that night but you can see all of the fun Disney puts into just something that goes on for just 1 night!

There were lots of surprises for us on the Marvel Day at Sea like…

Meeting Captain Marvel! For the first time ever we all got to meet Captain Marvel before anyone else. She was amazing and so very humble. She is the perfect example of what strong woman can look like. There were lines and lines of people to get a glimpse of her. First Captain Marvel Selfie at sea goes to me(and the Disney Fashionista).

Captain Marvel would be back for Marvel Day at Sea but all of the media on the cruise got a sneak peek! Thanks Chad!

Grand Cayman was nice but very crowded. There were 6 cruise ships there that day. We just walked around the island and came back and enjoyed the ship.

I think I fell asleep at the pool after loading up at Daisy’s De Lites. This is a fun way to make your own noodle bowl with all your favorite additions. Who doesn’t love Pho? Doesn’t that make your own noodle bowl look really good?

Ok so now what you all have been waiting for Marvel Day at Sea!!! I was up at the crack of dawn with coffee in hand waiting for all the fun from Marvel Day at Sea!

If you can see from the Itinerary, the entire day is jam-packed full of excitement and fun. I reviewed it all while drinking a cup of coffee and watching the sunrise. I felt like a kid in a candy store looking at all of the things I wanted to do on Marvel Day at Sea Day! There are so many things to do and so many characters to see.

We had tickets to see Spiderman, Black Panther and Iron Man first thing. Spiderman was my favorite and Iron Man really talked to you! I even snagged the tail end of a conversation Tony was having with a cast member.

Next up we got to meet up with Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy. He loved my shirt!

Now that our excitement was at a frenzy the other Marvel Characters started coming out…

Lines were crazy to meet some of the big names like Thor, Captain Marvel, Loki, and Captain America. Good thing there were characters like Hawkeye, StarLord, and Doctor Strange just walking around interacting with guests.

I think Mickey and friends were a little jealous so they got in on the action as well.

From character meet & greets to special seminars on how Marvel is coming to the theme parks in a big way, there was so much going on…

Here is a video from one of those presentations that I got to enjoy.

So you are thinking to yourself right now how much more can they squeeze into Marvel Day at Sea? How about a show that ran 3 times that day about Doctor Strange?

Kids loved the stage show with Doctor Strange. It was very cute and they had some very cool tricks.

So after all of these events how about something very dear to my heart…Food!

On Marvel Day at Sea, you get a special menu prepared just for you. Foods & Drinks from all of your favorite Marvel Characters.

Photos do not do it justice so I grabbed a quick video right here:

I ordered the steak and I kid you not every Marvel dessert on the menu.

So Disney could have called it a night there and I would have been happy as a clam, but no… they have a Marvel Deck Party to finish out the day called Marvel Heroes Unite. I have seen a bunch of shows in my lifetime and this blew them all out of the water, literally lol. Lucky for you I was able to film the entire thing:

It was spectacular from start to finish. I also loved the cameo from Mr. Cameo himself the late Stan Lee.

After Marvel Heroes Unite I had a little present waiting for me in my room from Disney. Thank you to our friends at Disney for one of tthose picture perfect kinda days. You can see all of my photos from Marvel Day at Sea on our Instagram!

Oh and thank you to our Room Host Arnold for this nice treat.

I am so glad after Marvel Day at Sea our next day is at my favorite island Castaway Cay! I needed to relax and unwind from all of the excitement from the previous day.

Castaway is so beautiful. I would love to live here.

The Disney Magic looks so pretty docked on the island. I think I have over 100 photos of just the ship.

You can do everything from riding bikes to snorkeling, to kayaking or you can just relax on the beach.

I am an avid Paddleboarder so I had to get out there and have some fun. Paddleboard Castaway Cay… Done that!

Seriously thought the photos do not do it justice.

Oh did I mention you also can meet some of your favorite Disney Characters on the island as well?

After some choice waves, some good food and some island sun it was time to leave.

I am always sad when leaving Castaway Cay as I know that it is usually my last day on the cruise and back to reality the next day.

Goodbye Castaway Cay. See you next time.

Dinner that night was at Animator’s Palate where have a very cool dinner show. I have only seen this a few times but thanks to youtube you can see it with me!

The last thing we always do on our Disney Cruises is see the Till We Meet Again show in the Atrium.

Mickey and the Gang drop by one final time to say “Till we meet again” cause saying goodbye is no fun.

The Disney Fashionista and I had so much fun on our Marvel Day at Sea Disney Cruise. 5 days went by so fast…

Disney Cruise Line is perfect from start to finish. We made some wonderful friendships with the cast on board and even got to hang out with other Disney Bloggers.

Hopefully, the next time you are thinking about going on a cruise you will consider the Marvel Day at Sea Disney Cruise. If you are a Marvelous Marvel Addict like myself you will love every minute of this cruise and talk about it with your friends for a lifetime!

Special thank you to our friends at Disney for inviting us on this magical vacation! You guys are Marvel-ous!!!!

If you would like to book a Marvel Day at Sea Disney Cruise just use the form below and one of our Key to the World Agents will get back to you right away!

Star Wars Inspired Treats at Disneyland Paris!

By

Tessa H

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January 15, 2019

Legends of the Force- A Star Wars Celebration has begun at Disneyland Paris! Discover the incredible snacks and meals that will delight guests’ tastebuds across the galaxy!

Check out what snacks the kiosks from Studio Catering Co have to offer:

Chewbacca Coffee- Delicious milk coffee with praline syrup, whipped cream, almond chips and caramelized hazelnuts, 4,49€ (available in bars for 8€)
Tie Fighter Shortbread- Chocolate, hazelnut, 3,99€

Yoda Cake- Pistachio financier, green chocolate glaze with Yuzu, 4,29€

Cookie Wookie- Hazelnut chocolate biscuit, 4,29€

Han Solo Carbonite Shortbread- Chocolate Vanilla, 3,99

Dagobath Soup-Vegan Pea soup, 3,99€

Mustafar Soup-Vegan soup with squash, 3,99€

It’s truly great to see some vegan options on the menu this year!

One of the most exciting items to be released during this season is definitely the Star Wars popcorn buckets! There are four to collect, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Captain Phasma and Stormtrooper each for 14,99€, a definite must souvenir for any Star Wars fan!

At the Restaurant En Coulisses guests will find the Legends of Force menu for 16,99€.

Guests can choose between a Legends of the Beef Burger Force, containing a beef patty, tomato, cheddar, bacon, salad and Andalusian sauce or the Legends of Force Chicken Burger, containing Emmental chicken burger with a chive sauce. Both of these options come with the Death Star Dessert, which is a chocolate mousse, salted butter caramel heart- which sounds simply delicious!

Lots of mouthwatering treats, drinks and meals for Star Wars fans this season of Legends of the Force!