Star Wars The Last Jedi Ice Cream Out On Shelves

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November 11, 2017

May the force be with chew! For the release of the latest Star Wars film, cult ice cream makers Ample Hills unleash three custom flavors with gooey, crunchy ingredients.

When “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was released in 2015, an avalanche of corresponding licensed foods hit market shelves. The only thing that branded products like Stormtrooper Campbell’s soup, Han Solo Pop-Tarts and R2-D2 Coffee Mate creamer had in common was their outrageous commercialism. On the other end of the spectrum were the high-quality Star Wars-branded ice creams from Brooklyn-based Ample Hills Creamery, created from scratch specifically to honor the film. The two flavors—The Light Side and The Dark Side—quickly sold out of its 40,000 pints.

To promote Star Wars: The Last Jedi, opening on December 15th, the Force is once again with Ample Hills. This year, they’ve created three flavors to tell the story: The First Order (salted dark chocolate with chocolate chunks), The Resistance (brown sugar vanilla bean ice cream, and chunks of red velvet cake, butter cake, toffee pieces, and mini-marshmallows), and The Force (sweet cream ice cream with swirls of chocolate fudge, plus white and dark chocolate Valrhona pearls).

40 Whole Foods locations in the Northeast, the FreshDirect website, Ample Hills Creamery locations in New York and New Jersey, as well as amplehills.com, will offer the ice cream. Each pint will cost you about $10 each.

Star Wars The Last Jedi Ice Cream Out On Shelves

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The Holidays Have Arrived At The Disneyland Resort

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November 11, 2017

The Holidays Have Arrived At The Disneyland Resort

The Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort!

Running November 10th to January 7th there is so much to experience. From seasonal treats at Festival of Holidays to a new holiday overlay at Cars Land the spirit is certainly in the air!

Check out some of what you can expect to see when you visit Disneyland this holiday season!

Live Music Now at All Star Music Resort

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November 11, 2017

On Friday, November 10, All Star Music resort started hosting live music on Friday nights from 6-10 p.m. at the Singing Spirits Lounge . This new lounge is open nightly from 5:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. and gives guests the chance to sit back and enjoy drinks from the pool bar menu. In addition to that, a selection of appetizers will be available at the Singing Spirits Pool Bar in the near future. Check by at Chip and Company for any food or drink updates!

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Photos – Choza de Margarita Menu from Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

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November 11, 2017

Great news! Choza de Margarita from Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion is now open!!! We have a peek at their all-new menu!

Margaritas, Beer and a few food items round out the offerings that will be available. The prices seem right on point for other stands throughout World Showcase.

Speciality Margaritas:

Acan Grapefruit – Casa Noble Blanco Tequila, grapefruit liqueur, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, cardamom bitters and ginger beer ($14.50)
Lime Cucumber – Avión Blanco Tequila, fresh cucumber, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar ($14.25)
Guava Pink Peppercorn – Zignum Mexcal Reposado, guava nectar, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Peychaud’s Bitters and pink peppercorns ($14.00)

Frozen Margaritas:

Wild Strawberry – Tequila blanco, strawberry and prickly pear puree, violet flower liquor and lime juice ($10.50)
Lime – Tequila blanco, lime sweet & sour, orange liquor and agave nectar ($10.25)
Passion Mango – Tequila blanco, orange liqueur, wild passion fruit and mango puree ($10.25)
Fiesta – A combination of all three flavors of frozen margaritas ($10.50)

Beer:

Dos Equis Amber – Classic Vienna-style lager with subtle hints of roasted malts ($8.75)
Cerveza Pacifico – Well-balanced taste and light hop character with a crisp, clean finish ($8.75)
Michelada – Draft beer served with a mix of Clamato (tomato-clam), lime, and orange juice, Maggi, Valencia, Worcestershire and soy sauce ($9.75)

Food:

Tacos al Pastor – grilled pork on fresh homemade corn tortillas with green tomatillo sauce, onion, pineapple and cilantro ($9.25)
Empanadas de Barbacoa – beef, topped with chipotle sauce, Mexican cream and queso fresco ($9.75)
Guacamole – topped with mango and pumpkin seeds, served with fried flour chicharrones and salsa Valentina and lime ($7.95)

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to try out some of these new items!

Thank you to Hannah Chapman for the photo!

Hollywood Studios’ Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner Gets Name Change

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November 11, 2017

Hollywood Studios' Min and Bill's Dockside Diner Gets Name Change

For years guests have have shortened the name of “Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner”, the counter service dining location at Hollywood Studios, to just “Dockside Diner” when referring to the establishment. It now appears that Disney is following suit. The name has officially been shortened and can be seen already on Disney’s website.

It looks like only the name will change and “Dockside Diner” will continue to serve up specialty foot-long hot dogs, pulled pork sliders and tasty vegetarian fare. Dockside Diner can be found inside of the “tramp steamer” situated on Echo Lake.

Min and Bill refer to the 1930’s comedy-drama film starring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery. It tells the story of dockside innkeeper Min’s tribulations as she tries to protect the innocence of her adopted daughter Nancy, all while loving and fighting with boozy fisherman Bill, who resides at the inn. Marie Dressler won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for her performance in this film.

Will you be upset to see the name change?

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Several New Series Based on Popular Disney Movies Planned for Disney’s New Streaming Service

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November 11, 2017

Several big announcments have come from Disney Entertainment this week. Earlier it was announced that director Rian Johnson would be creating a brand new Star Wars trilogy. Now, we are hearing a few new orginal shows will be developed for Disney’s new streaming service.

Disney is currently working on a Star Wars, Monsters, Inc., and High School Musical series for their Netflix-type streaming service. Another Marvel-themed show is also expected be announced.

Disney’s streaming service is expected to be available starting in 2019. Bob Iger has stated that he anticipates the service to priced lower than what Netflix currently charges at around $10.99 per month.

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Celebrate ‘Carnaval’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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November 11, 2017

There’s so much to see and do at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From riding Flight of Passage to enjoying my favorite show, “The Festival of The Lion King,” there is always something to enjoy. But did, you know you can take part in a popular Latin tradition? Guests are invited to dance and celebrate “Carnaval” on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

The Discovery Island Carnival is a vibrant dance party that starts in the late afternoon. You can dance al ritmo de Latin and world-beat sounds as the sun sets and the park comes alive during the night.

You might not know this, but the Carnival is actually inspired by Carnival celebrations around the world!

So if you find yourself at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during this time of day, be sure to stop by Discovery Island and join the dance party!

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Disney Failed Trying to Hide Millennium Falcon

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November 11, 2017

Star Wars — Image Credit: Twitter @GossiTheDog

What seemed like a great idea by Disney at first was ruined by Google Maps!

As we all know, Disney will go to great lengths to keep secrets about their movies from fans. When it came to hiding the Millennium Falcon that will appear in next month’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, they thought a great secret hiding spot would be behind several shipping containers near an open golf course.

Well, along came Kevin Beaumont and Google Maps to spoil their hiding spot. Beaumont was looking up Longcorss Studios on Google Maps when he came across what appeared to be the Millennium Falcon surrounded by shipping containers. Longcross Studios is located just outside of London, England and several where several popular other movies have been filmed including Thor: The Dark World and Guardians of the Galaxy. It also appears that this is where Star Wars: The Last Jedi was filmed too.

Lol Disney tried to hide the Millennium Falcon by surrounding it with shipping containers. Also, it’s on Google Maps. https://t.co/LgerDntmKQ pic.twitter.com/SfuYkmHJbl

— Kevin Beaumont ? (@GossiTheDog) November 9, 2017

Disney has not confirmed or denied that this is indeed the Millennium Falcon but it all seems to add up!

Check out the Millennium Falcon yourself when Star Wars: The Last Jedi arrives in theaters December 15, 2017,

Image Credit: Twitter @GossiTheDog

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Johnny Depp Talks Surprising Guests at Disneyland

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November 11, 2017

Johnny Depp always dreamed of surprising Guests on Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean ride.” He fulfilled his dream at Disneyland Park earlier this year but it sounds like things didn’t go as he planned.

Johnny Depp said on this week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show, “I was very excited to stand stock still and then shout out [in Jack’s voice], ‘Oi, what you lookin’ at?’” he quipped. “I got no reaction whatsoever — nothing! I then had to start describing the people I was shouting at so they knew I was real.”

He added, “It was exhausting and such a bad idea!”

Ugh! I don’t know if I would have believed it was actually Johnny Depp himself either if I was a Guest on the ride. How cool it would have been but I don’t think I would have known what was going on at first either.

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All new “Beauty and the Beast” Stage show premieres on the Disney Dream

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November 11, 2017

A tale as old as time takes the stage with “Beauty and the Beast,” a brand-new musical production inspired by Disney’s live-action adaptation of the animated classic. The show expands upon the most imaginative elements of the highly anticipated live- action and classic films to delight Disney Cruise Line guests aboard the Disney Dream.

Audiences once again fall in love with the enchanting fairytale as they embark on a sweeping journey to discover the power of transformation through true love and courage. This new production of “Beauty and the Beast” celebrates the romance, adventure and magic of the live- action film, weaving in the charm and nostalgia of the award-winning animated feature.

“Beauty and the Beast” brings the timeless fable to life like never before, featuring a style of theater that interlaces classic storytelling elements with cutting-edge technology, to create a unique, theatrical experience in the 1,340-seat Walt Disney Theatre. An innovative take on the story transforms renowned songs into spectacular, show-stopping numbers, and lavish costumes and puppetry bring a fresh perspective to beloved characters.

Re-imagining a tale as old as time

Drawing inspiration from the live-action film, the stage musical uses the scenic motif of a music box to guide spectators through the story. Set designer, Jason Sherwood (“Paint Your Wagon,” “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular”), worked in concert with video designer, Aaron Rhyne (“Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” Broadway’s “Anastasia”), to create a transforming set that takes audiences on a magical journey through the music box, from Belle’s provincial French town to the Beast’s mysterious castle.

To bring “Beauty and the Beast” to the stage, Disney assembled an all-star creative team, led by director and choreographer Connor Gallagher (“Tangled: The Musical,” “Found”). Gallagher collaborated with writer Sara Wordsworth (“Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” Broadway’s “In Transit”) and a talented collection of Broadway artists to create an imaginative, new approach to this iconic story.

Through a combination of high-definition projections, dynamic scenery and a little bit of Disney magic, this new interpretation of “Beauty and the Beast” creates a visual panorama that reaches beyond the stage and into the audience. Complementing the immersive set, lighting design by four-time Tony Award-nominated, Japhy Weideman, punctuates the powerful emotions of the classic tale.

All new “Beauty and the Beast” Stage show premieres on the Disney Dream

Orchestrating a song as old as rhyme

“Beauty and the Beast” features songs from the original animated film’s award-winning soundtrack by acclaimed composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman. Complementing the score, the show also includes two of the new songs created for the live-action film by Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, “How Does a Moment Last Forever” and “Days in the Sun.” Enchanting arrangements and orchestrations by Matt Castle and Frank Galgano (“Into the Woods”) bring a unique musical identity to the production.

Beloved songs like “Belle,” “Something There” and “Beauty and the Beast” received a musical makeover that reflects the show’s stylized approach, while songs like “Gaston” and “Be Our Guest” leap to the stage as joyful and exuberant production numbers.

One of the most iconic songs in the Disney canon has been completely re-imagined for the stage. “Be Our Guest” is a multi-course French dinner rooted in imagination and fantasy, as rousing choreography and dazzling visual effects fill the stage during this full-fledged spectacle.

Blurring the line between costuming and puppetry, costume designer Sarah Cubbage (Broadway’s “Skylight”) and puppet designer Jeff Conover joined forces to give life to the enchanted objects of “Beauty and the Beast.” Beloved characters like Lumiere, Mrs. Potts and Cogsworth are realized in an unprecedented way, using innovative puppetry and elaborate costumes to bring these characters to life in their true scale.

“Beauty and the Beast” debuted during the Disney Dream voyage departing Nov. 6, 2017, joining an incredible lineup of Broadway-style stage productions aboard the ship, including “The Golden Mickeys” and “Disney’s Believe.” The Disney Dream sails three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Fla.

Get a first look at the all new stage show below:

D23 Members Are Invited to Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop

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November 11, 2017

Great news D23 Members! You are invited to enjoy a new Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop and breakfast with Darrin Finkel, executive chef for Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, on Sunday, December 17. Kids of all ages are invited to this annual holiday event in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort!

This year’s Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop will begin with a brunch buffet (separate ticket), followed by the workshop. Guests participating in the buffet can begin checking in at 11 a.m. and are welcome to enjoy the buffet until 12 p.m. Guests only attending the workshop can begin checking in at 12:15 p.m. The workshop begins promptly at 12:30 p.m.

As part of the new brunch experience prior to the gingerbread workshop, the Jazz Kitchen will feature Amanda Castro (a Jazz Kitchen favorite!) performing holiday music! (From 11 a.m.–12 p.m. only).

Reservations should be made through the Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Sales Office at (714) 776-5200 starting November 14. Sales Office hours are Monday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For reservations and/or questions, please contact Bruno Duarte or Jazmin Sanders Curry.

Exclusive meal price is $37.00 for Adults and $22.00 for children (3-10 years), plus $25.00 per gingerbread kit (plus service charge and tax). The price includes gingerbread house and decorative candy, jingle bell, and unlimited sodas.

The price for the workshop only is $55.00 per couple. The price includes two seats, gingerbread house and decorative candy, two jingle bells, and unlimited sodas only.

Additional workshop seats may be purchased for $18.00 per seat (plus online service fees).

A lunch menu will not be available during the workshop.

This event is open to all D23 Members. Space is very limited.

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Dine with Santa Claus and More at T-Rex Café in Disney Springs

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November 11, 2017

Santa Claus is coming to T-Rex Café in Disney Springs and he’s bringing Mrs. Claus with him! That’s right, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at T-Rex Café and see the man of the season at the same time! This special event will be available during the first three weekends of December.

While at Disney Springs, knock out some holiday shopping. Your reservation will also entitle you to exclusive early access to a few of your favorite Disney Springs shops!

Santa and shopping? Sounds like pure magic to me! Call 407-939-3463 to get your tickets today!

It’s not too late to start planning your visit to Walt Disney World for this holiday season! There are still some great discounts available! CLICK HERE , fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney and my services are 100% FREE!

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