Disney Family Movies on Demand FREE Preview Weekend

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January 13, 2012

January 12th – 16th, select cable providers are offering a FREE preview of Disney Family Movies on Demand Channel. This is a 24 hour a day, video on demand subscription service that offers a selection of Disney movies that you can watch at any time.

This weekend, you can choose from the following movies:

Lion King
Lion King 1 1/2
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Air Buddies
Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride
Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
The Proud Family Movie
Toothless
Mowgli’s Story
Muppets Wizard of Oz
The Emperor’s New Groove
Return to Neverland

You will find Disney Family Movies on Demand on these cable providers:

Blue Ride
Charter
Comcast
Cox
Suddenlink
Time Warner Cable
TVN
Verizon
AT&T U-verse

Check it out and let us know which movies you watched! Also visit their Facebook page for more info!

Thanks Couponing to Disney!

Great Vegetarian Options in Unexpected Places

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January 13, 2012

When I first started planning dining reservations at Disney I searched online to see what others recommended as the best places for vegetarians. While some places that were expected to be great were, Tusker House, others fell short, Boma (that one made me sad). But as we began visiting Walt Disney World more frequently, I expanded my horizons and gave other restaurants a chance and I was rewarded with some awesome vegetarian meals at some unexpected places.

Whispering Canyon Cafe
Whispering Canyon is known for their skillets filled meat, meat, and more meat. I initially made the reservation because I knew my husband would enjoy eating there. In September they changed up the menu some and were offering a new vegetarian/vegan option, sauteed red quinoa cakes. I loved it! The quinoa cakes came with a edamame salsa that was delicious and a beautiful salad. It looked and tasted like a meal from a signature restaurant.

Le Cellier
We visited Le Cellier before the recent menu changes. I wasn’t too thrilled with the vegetarian option but we had an awesome server so I decided to ask if there was another option. She said she would be happy to ask the chef and came back with several options. I decided to go with a custom veggie risotto. It was amazing! The chef even came to our table to make sure we were enjoying out meals. So the lesson here is it never hurts to ask.

50’s Prime Time Cafe
This was another reservation I made with my husband in mind. I knew he would enjoy the fried chicken and while I wasn’t too keen on the vegetarian option I thought I would give it a try. Luckily this was another restaurant that had a menu changes that included something new for vegetarians, spaghetti and “meatballs” a multigrain pasta, vegetarian meatballs, and marinara sauce. I’m looking forward to having it again in a few weeks.

Flying Fish Cafe
We have a goal to eat at all of the signature restaurants at Walt Disney World. Since we stayed at the Boardwalk in September we decided to try out Flying Fish Cafe. They are of course known for their seafood, my husband loved his, but they have a nice vegetarian option as well. You can choose from four of the sides and they will create a vegetarian bento box. Their menu is always changing but I had grilled summer crop asparagus, risotto, herb roasted mushrooms, and aged Gruyere and Parmigiano potato gratin. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend saving room for dessert.

I hope this helps with some of your planning. What I’ve learned is that you never know where you might have an awesome vegetarian meal, it could be at a steak house. I think Disney and their chefs have done a great job making sure no matter where you eat that you have a great option. And remember, if you don’t see something that appeals to you just ask your server if there are other options available.

Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World Resort (chipandco.com)
New Vegetarian Items at Walt Disney World (disneyonwheelsblog.com)

Great Vegetarian Options in Unexpected Places

Disney Parks Celebrates 5th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel Allowing Guests to Ask Vacation Planning Questions in Spanish

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January 13, 2012

Included in the Fifteen New Park-Savvy Panelists are the First-Ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists

Disney Parks announced today the Walt Disney World Moms Panel has unveiled a new feature – the panelists can receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish. In addition to the first-ever bilingual offerings, two new specialty areas will be added to the site − Disneyland Resort and runDisney. These features are available to guests at www.DisneyWorldMoms.com.

The Walt Disney World Moms Panel is an online forum that serves as a resource for planning Disney Parks vacations. From the most thrilling attractions at Disneyland Resort and how to make the most of Disney Vacation Club points at Walt Disney World Resort to the decks of Disney Cruise Line and immersive international itineraries of Adventures by Disney, the Walt Disney World Moms Panel advice and their own experiences to help turn dream vacations into reality. As the Moms Panel expands, Disney Parks will look to rebrand in 2012 with exciting details to come later this year.

“When we first launched the Moms Panel in 2008, we dreamed of offering guests the ability to ask questions in various languages. Launching the Spanish option in our fifth year turned our dreams into reality and we’re excited to see the questions and new visitors to the site that come as a result of these new features,” said Leanne Jakubowski, Director, Social Media; Walt Disney World Resort.” As Walt once said, ‘You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.’ The Walt Disney World Moms Panel is living proof of that statement and we believe Walt would be proud of the magic our panelists are making for families around the world.”

Disney Parks received thousands of applications from the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom to be considered for the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Each panelist went through three rounds of interviews before they were selected to follow in the footsteps of more than 60 moms, dads, grandparents and guardians who have signed on to share their knowledge and passion for the Disney brand with others.

Meet the 2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel:

– Amanda Ficili; Mendocino, Calif. (Disneyland Resort) – Known as the “Disney Go To Girl,” this stay-at-home mom is a coast-to-coast Disney Parks storehouse of knowledge. The proud holder of a Disney Premiere Passport, Amanda grew up a short while from Walt Disney World and now spends every moment she gets enjoying Disneyland Resort.

– Andrea Houston-Lingman; Jamison, Pa. (Disney Vacation Club) – A high school English teacher by day and a “Disney Sherpa” by night, this Disney Vacation Club Member enjoys Disney vacations of all shapes and sizes. When she’s not teaching, Andrea chaperones Walt Disney World trips for students and enjoys the parks with her husband and two children.

– Ari Krell; Reseda, Calif. (Disneyland Resort) – Growing up in the shadows of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Ari is now the father of two little princesses of his own, guiding his girls around Disneyland, from the twists and turns of Space Mountain to breakfast with Cinderella. Never far from the magic, this Disney dad thinks of Disneyland Resort as his own backyard.

– Ashley Forster; Suffolk, Va. – As a proud military wife, Ashley has visited Walt Disney World on her honeymoon, with her husband and two children, and on her annual solo “mommy time” trip. When this Disney vacation planning addict is not preparing for or enjoying a visit to the Mouse’s house, she and her crew like to explore the magic of their local area, taking road trips or soaking up the sun at the nearest beach.

– Elisabeth Lackey; Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Adventures by Disney) – From the Great Wall of China to the open planes of South Africa, Elisabeth and her family have traveled the world with Adventures by Disney. When she is not embarking on unforgettable global adventures, Elisabeth can be found teaching preschool, tucked away with her favorite book and of course, planning her family of six’s next Disney vacation.

– Jodie Hilson; Thomasville, Ga. – This registered nurse has grown up with Walt Disney World – from losing her first tooth on her first visit to the Magic Kingdom to riding Toy Story Mania with her four children. Jodie’s family of six loves all things Disney so much they named their gray colored cat “Pixie!”

– Kim Dillen; Charlotte, N.C. – A self-proclaimed ‘Type A’ planner, Kim has experience visiting Walt Disney World as the parent of a special needs child, and believes that it’s the little things that can add the most magic to a vacation. Along with her husband and two children, Kim has seen and done it all, from Hidden Mickey hunts to Magic Kingdom birthday celebrations.

– Kirsten Etmanski; Burlington, ON – Since she was seven years old, Kirsten has been making the journey from her home in Canada to Walt Disney World. A stay-at-home mom to a son and daughter, Kirsten spends her day dreaming of an “Around the World – a la Disney” vacation, planning her extended family’s next family reunion and helping friends and neighbors plan their own magical getaways.

– Laura Munkel; Elkhart, Ind. (Disney Vacation Club) – As a family practice physician, Laura is known as an expert around the office when it comes to anything and everything Mickey Mouse. Laura and her family have traveled around the globe with their Disney Vacation Club membership, from Orlando to Germany, Anaheim to Castaway Cay, this mother of three believes that fairytales truly do exist.

– Lori Lovell; Morganfield, Ky. (runDisney) – When she’s not participating in a runDisney event, this sports broadcasting major turned homeschooling mom is busy planning her family’s next Disney vacation. As a mom of two boys, Lori has celebrated many major milestones at Walt Disney World, including runDisney weekends with her husband, friends and family.

– Malanie Rivera; Jamaica, N.Y. (Spanish-Language) – This bilingual New Yorker is a single mom of two children and an occupational therapist for special needs children. Malanie enjoys helping others plan magical Disney moments, including her brother’s engagement at Cinderella’s Royal Table.

– Nancy Walshe; Lilburn, Ga. (Disney Cruise Line) – From the moment she first saw the Disney Wonder docked in Port Canaveral, this teacher of special needs students has been hooked on planning Disney Cruise Line vacations. Whether she is sailing the high seas with her extended family or running the Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, Nancy is dedicated to spreading pixie dust everywhere she goes!

– Scott Houston; Calhoun, Ga. – Much like the middle school children he works with daily as an assistant principal, Scott loves unleashing his inner child on his Disney vacations. Scott enjoys collecting priceless memories with his wife and son from Test Track to the decks of Disney Cruise Line.

– Stacy Cacciatore; Fort Mill, S.C. – As an author, tri-athlete and fitness guru, Stacy is passionate about making exercise and health fun for all ages. As a mom of a prince and princess, Stacy also loves making memories at Walt Disney World with her family, celebrating her children’s birthdays in the parks each year.

– Sue Farrell; Little Sutton, Cheshire (UK) – From across the pond, Sue is always preparing for her family’s next extended stay at Walt Disney World. Having experienced everything from Easter to a hurricane in the parks, this UK mum enjoys helping others plan their international magical escapes.

Alumni panelists will also join in and continue sharing their time-tested tips and advice on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Guests can find all panelists answers, an extensive library of how-to videos, some to soon be available in Spanish and more at www.disneyworldmoms.com.

Do You Need a Car while at Walt Disney World? (chipandco.com)
Disney World Planning 101 – Using Childcare Services (chipandco.com)

Disney Parks Celebrates 5th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel Allowing Guests to Ask Vacation Planning Questions in Spanish

Stan Lee Narrates Two New Marvel Origin Storybook Apps

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January 12, 2012

Stan Lee Narrates Two New Marvel Origin Storybook Apps

Disney Publishing Worldwide recently announced that two more storybook app titles based on the original Marvel Origins series will join “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” app, which launched last month. The new titles, both narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee, include “Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” which will be available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch in February 2012.

The “Avengers Origins: Hulk” action-packed app tells the story of how Dr. Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk and the pursuit of the U.S. armed forces against Banner/Hulk. Through thrilling tap-and-play animation and interactive games, readers are able to experience Banner’s transformation first-hand. The “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” app brings to life the team of Super Heroes we’ve all come to know and love with Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, and Captain America. In both apps, Lee lends his iconic voice in “Read to Me” mode, which is one of four reading modes that cater to a variety of reading levels. The two new interactive storybook apps narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee join “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” app, which was rated one of the “10 Favorite Apps of 2011” by Entertainment Weekly.

“Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” will launch in February 2012 in the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

For more information, visit http://disneybookapps.com and www.facebook.com/DisneyReads, or follow @DisneyReads on Twitter.

Stan Lee Narrates New Spider-Man Storybook App from Disney Publishing’s Marvel Origins Series (chipandco.com)
Disney Announces First Printing of Rick Riordan’s ‘The Serpent’s Shadow’ (chipandco.com)

Stan Lee Narrates Two New Marvel Origin Storybook Apps

Mad T Party Coming to Disney California Adventure Park in 2012

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Chip

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January 12, 2012

ElecTRONica is still powering up the nights at Disney California Adventure park into the spring, and soon guests will be able to experience an all-new nighttime family celebration when Mad T Party starts to stir up fun in summer 2012!

This psychedelic soiree will be filled with surprises and new takes on some familiar characters from the world of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Join us for a party like no other as you fall into the rabbit hole and land in a wild and whimsical world where up is down, this is that and nothing is what it seems. A live band, unique entertainment, fun-filled games and plenty of dancing all await guests seeking an escape into a bright and vivid alternate reality.

Throughout the Mad T Party, we will “tip our hats” to the world of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” with wild and fabulous imagery and imagination. Familiar faces will be re-imagined in fresh, new ways, all combining to immerse guests in a captivating world that’s filled with exclusive signature foods, beverages and merchandise offerings.

So get ready to step through the rabbit hole and into Mad T Party at Disney California Adventure park, coming summer 2012!

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Ride Preview at Disney California Adventure Park (chipandco.com)
Special Ticket at Disneyland Resort Offers Two Days of Fun for $99 for Southern California Residents (chipandco.com)

Mad T Party Coming to Disney California Adventure Park in 2012

Disney Announces Another New Movie Project – Hovercar

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January 12, 2012

Disney Announces Another New Movie Project - Hovercar

Disney movie project announcements keep coming. Earlier this week Disney found directors for two long awaited projects, Maleficent and the as yet titled Matterhorn movie. The newest announcement from The Hollywood Reporter is that Disney has brought on Dan Harris (X2, Superman Returns) to work on the script for Hovercar.

Hovercar would be a sci-fi adventure movie based on Matthew Riley’s young adult novel Hover Car Racer. The book is set in the future where we travel in vehicles that float just a few feet off the ground. Racing these vehicles is an alluring sport and we follow Jason Chaser as he attends an international race school.

We’ll keep you posted as this project develops.

Disney’s HOVERCAR Sci-Fi Film Gets a New Writer (geektyrant.com)
Rob Marshall and Disney to Bring Into the Woods to the Big Screen (chipandco.com)

Disney Announces Another New Movie Project - Hovercar

Marvel’s ‘The Super Hero Squad Show’ Joins The Hub Tv Network January 30

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January 12, 2012

The Hub Television network, a destination for kids and their families, has acquired the hit animated series “The Super Hero Squad Show” from Marvel Animation. The popular half-hour series, which features the world’s best-known Super Heroes including Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America will join The Hub’s Monday through Friday lineup beginning Monday, January 30, at 4 p.m. ET (with encore presentations on the weekend).

“We’re delighted to be adding ‘The Super Hero Squad Show’ to our lineup,”

Said Margaret Loesch, President and CEO, The Hub.

“This terrific, high quality series is a bullseye for our key demographic and is perfectly aligned with our strategy of building our schedule with strong, beloved brands that audiences know and embrace. Additionally, we’re thrilled to be associated with Marvel Animation. As one of the world’s preeminent character-based entertainment companies, Marvel has a superb reputation for providing quality entertainment.”

“The Super Hero Squad Show” entertains young fans and their families with a unique mix of action, adventure, humor and satirical storytelling as Marvel’s greatest super heroes unite to protect Super Hero City from some of the world’s most infamous super villains. “The Super Hero Squad Show” was produced in 2009 by Film Roman and Marvel Animation.

“Marvel Super Heroes have always entertained fans of all ages in our comics, and we’re proud to offer an animated series that families can enjoy together,” said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television. “With the most exciting super-powered adventures, The Hub can now offer the greatest fun of all– experiencing Marvel for the very first time. So whether you want to fly with Thor, suit up with Iron Man or smash with Hulk, this series has everything your family wants to see from our heroes.”

Disney XD to Begin Hosting New Marvel Universe Animated Block (chipandco.com)
Over 1 Million Squad Members Have Joined Super Hero Squad Online! (chipandco.com)

Marvel's ‘The Super Hero Squad Show’ Joins The Hub Tv Network January 30

Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World Resort

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Chip

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January 12, 2012

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and vacation can be the worst time to stick to healthy eating – but you can forego the funnel cakes, sundaes and oversized burgers and eat with delicious satisfaction in all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.

Here are some of our favorite healthful eats:

Magic Kingdom Park – The grilled salmon with fresh steamed broccoli and couscous at Columbia Harbor House is our go-to option when we’re in a hurry. With more time, we head to The Crystal Palace to fill up, not out, with edamame salad; shrimp, mango and black bean salad; turkey vegetable soup; beet salad; papaya and arugula salad; Thai curry mussels, and roast turkey.

Epcot – The options seem endless as we stroll World Showcase. Sushi in the Japan Pavilion; grilled veggie tacos at La Hacienda de San Angel in the Mexico Pavilion (ask for the vegetarian menu); the Chinese chicken salad at Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion; the lemon chicken or kebabs at Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion; the vegetable curry with lentil bread at Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room in the United Kingdom Pavilion, and the jumbo shrimp with cannellini beans, olive oil and lemon juice at Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – The grilled veggie sandwich at Backlot Express (forego the fries and eat the carrot sticks) for a quick lunch. For dinner, we head to Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano for a bowl of the whole-wheat campanelle pasta (shaped like a little bell) served with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach and sweet onions.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – We head straight to Flame Tree Barbecue for the house-smoked half chicken (we splurge and eat the baked beans and corn muffin, but say no to the onion rings). For a bigger feast, it’s Tusker House Restaurant, where you can pick and choose from all sorts of salads; spiced tandoori tofu; couscous with roasted veggies; salmon, and curry chicken.

Tell us yours!

Disney World Planning 101 – Using Childcare Services (chipandco.com)
A ‘Towering’ New Race Through the Night at Walt Disney World Resort (chipandco.com)

Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World Resort

DCL: Port Canaveral Shore Excursions

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January 12, 2012

DCL: Port Canaveral Shore Excursions

There are plenty of Walt Disney World related “excursions for the 8-Night voyages out of New York.

For those who aren’t interested in a stop at “the World” (*Gasp!* Say it ain’t so!) there are a few other options that Disney Cruise Line is now offering, they mainly revolve around sand, space and swamp.

Cocoa Beach Shuttle:

Travel 20 minutes to Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach. Visit the shops and restaurants at your leisure and receive a 15% discount card for the surf shop and a 10% off coupon for Sandbar Restaurant. The shuttle departs to the ship every half hour from 1pm until 6:30pm

Kennedy Space Center:

Travel 30 minutes to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
View footage of NASA astronauts in actual missions in an IMAX movie theater.
Take a guided tour through the Space Shuttle program from launch preparation to lift-off. Get a close up view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (one of the largest buildings in the world) where the Space Shuttle was assembled and prepared for launch.
Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Re-live the historical launch of Apollo 8 at the Firing Room Theater, look at the 363 foot Saturn V moon rocket and witness the final moments before man landed on the moon. Have lunch in the restaurant and grab some souvenirs from the store.
Take a personally guided walking tour of the worlds only Rocket Garden. See actual de-commissioned rockets and explore a full-size replica of the Space Shuttle.
Take a ride on The Shuttle Launch Experience, a one of a kind simulator that replicates the sights, sounds and feeling of a shuttle launch.

Real Florida Airboat Adventure

Take a 40 minute ride to the airboat dock and learn about the port and river system (you might catch a glimpse of the Vehicle Assembly Building of the Kennedy Space Center).
Your 60 minute tour is narrated by a captain via voice-activated, noise cancelling headsets that will also allow you to ask questions.
Speed 45 miles per hour down the St. Johns River and view alligators, snakes, ospreys and turtles. Eagles, hawks, cranes, egrets and herons fly overhead. Travel past a Native American Burial ground and on to Tosohatchee Wildlife Area.
Hold and take pictures with a live baby alligator. Explore and meet “Baby”, the 11 foot Burmese Phython and “Porkchop”-the pot-bellied big. There is also an exotic bird and snake exhibit as well as a real working beehive on display

These excursions are for 8-night voyages out of New York to Port Canaveral only.

To book your Disney Cruise contact [email protected]

Disney’s family interested in buying Dodgers

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Chip

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January 12, 2012

Representatives confirmed that the family of the late Roy E. Disney is looking at teaming up with other investors to make a bid for the Dodgers by the Jan. 23 deadline.

Roy Disney was the nephew of Walt Disney, but the family’s investments are not tied to the Walt Disney Company.

If a bid is made, the Disney family would become one of several high-profile groups looking to buy the team from Frank McCourt, who agreed to sell the team by April 30.

Roy E. Disney’s family interested in buying Dodgers (abclocal.go.com)

Disney's family interested in buying Dodgers

Disney Food Confession – Maple Creme Brulee with Recipe

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January 12, 2012

Disney Food Confession - Maple Creme Brulee with Recipe

Where can you find it? Le Cellier in the World Showcase at Epcot

What is it? It is a custard based dessert traditionally flavored with vanilla.Then sugar
is sprinkled on top and melted with heat to make a crust.

If you are using the Disney dining plan for a meal at Le Cellier you can choose this as your desert item from the menu.If not then the total for this delicious dessert is $6.99.
Advance dining reservations are suggested when trying to dine at Le Cellier.It is a very popular Steakhouse and they do fill up fast.

Photo Courtesy of Julie Gable
Thank you Julie for the mouth watering photo.

Julie is a fellow Pixie Vacations travel planner.Be sure to stop by her page and show her some love!!

Maple Creme Brulee from Le Cellier Recreation

Ingredients:
1 pint heavy cream
6 oz. whole milk
12 oz. (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
12 oz. (15 eggs) egg yolks
2 teaspoons maple extract

Method:
Heat heavy cream, whole milk and granulated sugar over double boiler until sugar is dissolved (110F). DO NOT WHIP. Stir only.
Place in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add 1/3 of cream mixture to egg yolks, stirring to temper egg yolks.
Add remaining cream mixture. Stir to blend well.
Add maple extract to previous mixture.
Strain mixture through fine mesh strainer.
Pour mixture into serving dishes that have been place into two cake pans.
Add enough water in the bottom of each cake pan to fill 1/4 the way up the serving dishes.
Bake in a low oven — 275 degrees — for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The desserts should be “set” firm but not hard,
with a little wiggle when you shake it gently.
Sprinkle cooled custards with sugar and melt with a torch.

Makes:8 portions

If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at [email protected]. Let me know the What, Where, and Why you love it so much. We would love to feature your picture and link to your website or blog if you have one.

Le Cellier – From the Nosy Food Lover (disneyfoodreport.com)
Disney Food Confession: Creme Brulee (chipandco.com)

Disney Food Confession - Maple Creme Brulee with Recipe

Disney Announces First Printing of Rick Riordan’s ‘The Serpent’s Shadow’

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Chip

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January 12, 2012

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) revealed today the title and cover image for Summer 2012’s biggest book release, The Serpent’s Shadow, the final book in The Kane Chronicles series by best-selling author Rick Riordan. The Serpent’s Shadow releases May 1, 2012, with a 2-million-copy first printing.

“Fans eagerly await learning the fate of Carter and Sadie Kane in this final book,” said Suzanne Murphy, vice president and publisher, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “Rick, the master of mythology, gives fans a nail-biting conclusion with his signature blend of humor and nonstop action.”

An interview with Rick was featured on tonight’s episode of the news program Rock Center with Brian Williams. In the segment, Rick discussed the backstory of his best-selling book series Percy Jackson & the Olympians. An excerpt of the first chapter from The Serpent’s Shadow is now available on TheKaneChronicles.com.

The Serpent’s Shadow simultaneously releases in hardcover and as an eBook from Disney Publishing’s Disney-Hyperion imprint, and as an audio version through Brilliance Audio on May 1, 2012. More than thirty million books are currently in print in the US across Riordan’s three series from Disney-Hyperion: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, and The Heroes of Olympus. The books have been translated into 37 languages in 36 countries.

Carter and Sadie Kane return for more explosive encounters with Egyptian gods in the final book in the Kane Chronicles trilogy. Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake as the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion. Visit TheKaneChronicles.com for more information on The Serpent’s Shadow and the series.

Rick Riordan, Children’s Choice Book Award Author of the Year in 2011, is the author of the award-winning New York Times #1 best-selling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. The Lightning Thief, the first book in that series, was developed into a feature film. In 2010 he launched two all-new series that both debuted at #1 on multiple best-seller lists: The Kane Chronicles and The Heroes of Olympus. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. For additional information on Rick visit RickRiordan.com.

Disney Publishing Holds Events for New Rick Riordan Novel, “The Son of Neptune” (chipandco.com)
Disney Publishing Announces New Norse Mythology Series Penned by Rick Riordan (chipandco.com)

Disney Announces First Printing of Rick Riordan's 'The Serpent's Shadow'

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