Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[soniam]

I think the trailers missed the mark and don't reflect the movie well.

Do you finish your food during the trailers and commercials? I wouldn't want to be eating during a movie unless I wasn't paying much attention!

Sometimes, but it's usually food that's pretty easy to eat during a movie, like sandwiches, burgers, salad, pizza.

What age group is it appropriate for? I have a 5yr old who is "graduating" pre-k on Friday. Would she enjoy it, doesn't need to get the deeper stuff, just would she find it fun?

I think 5 would be fine as long as she is good with some tense moments. There's an action seen that I guess could scare some children. I think there is only one. It does kind of discuss racism and prejudice, but it's not violent. I guess the language was a fart joke; otherwise, I don't recall any language. It's got some really cute moments and some interesting things about being an element instead of a human.

 

[BrianL]

Sometimes, but it's usually food that's pretty easy to eat during a movie, like sandwiches, burgers, salad, pizza.



I think 5 would be fine as long as she is good with some tense moments. There's an action seen that I guess could scare some children. I think there is only one. It does kind of discuss racism and prejudice, but it's not violent. I guess the language was a fart joke; otherwise, I don't recall any language. It's got some really cute moments and some interesting things about being an element instead of a human.

Actually, it's interesting....

I'll spoiler tag this but it might be something parents want to know:

The film is actually full of "language" and even insults, but they are made-up words for the universe. Ember might say, "Oh, flame!" which is clearly a swear. Also, a non-fire person might say, "Watch it, fireball," which you can tell from the tone and reaction is NOT a nice thing to say referring to a fire person. There is one line where it says something like, "sit on your ash," which is the most obvious one. In lighter ones, the sports team is called the "Windbreakers" and the logo is pretty clearly a farting cloud.

So, just in case anyone wants to know that stuff.

 

[soniam]

Actually, it's interesting....

I'll spoiler tag this but it might be something parents want to know:


The film is actually full of "language" and even insults, but they are made-up words fo the universe. Ember might say, "Oh, flame!" which is clearly a swear. Also, a non-fire person might say, "Watch it, fireball," which you can tell from the tone and reaction is NOT a nice thing to say referring to a fire person. There is one line where it says something like, "sit on your ash," which is the most obvious one. In lighter ones, the sports team is called the "Windbreakers" and the logo is pretty clearly a farting cloud.


So, just in case anyone wants to know that stuff.

I had forgotten about that. I don't notice some things as much anymore, because our son is 17.

 

[BrianL]

I had forgotten about that. I don't notice some things as much anymore, because our son is 17.

I actually thought it was used to great effect.

I mean, "fireball" is pretty much a racial slur. It was impactful to hear it used. The film also doesn't necessarily hammer the point that anyone who says it is just a terrible, awful person, but more that they just don't know or understand. Even Wade's very well-meaning but a little clueless family made some faux pas. It was nice to see a movie that really was trying to unite and not divide.

 

[cellomom]

Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE 2023

Foodies – are you ready? I sure hope so because Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE at Disney Springs will be serving up some mouthwatering and fresh flavors inspired by the Sunshine State. From July 1 through August 13, over 30 locations all throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of dishes and sips you simply must try.

You’ll be able to embrace summer and delight in homegrown flavors from Florida, like the Lime Garage Burger from D-Luxe Burger or the Gambas Gabardina from Jaleo by José Andrés. And who can miss the Florida Shrimp Tacos available at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar? From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between, there are plenty of items you’ll want to come back for again and again.

Interested in seeing first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners? You’re in luck because this year Disney Springs will be featuring a new culinary series! Check out the official site to get all the details and register for this exciting new offering.

Well, I think it’s about time we got to the best part – the food! I’m pleased to present to you this year’s Flavors of Florida Foodie Guide filled with refreshingly delicious bites at Disney Springs!

Amorette’s Patisserie

• Orange Cream Puff: Choux pastry with orange craquelin filled with orange curd and honey orange gel (New)
• Orange Bird Dome Cake: Layers of Grand Marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pâte de fruit, mandarin orange cream, and white chocolate crispy pearls (Available for pre-orders and cake decorating experience) (New)
• Strawberry Spritzer: French 75 with strawberry purée served in a Flavors of Florida CORKCICLE (New)

The BOATHOUSE

• Pan Roasted Golden Tilefish: Citrus escabeche, coconut ginger rice, and cilantro aïoli (New)

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

• Key West Shrimp Cocktail: Seasoned shrimp tossed with a mix of avocado, mango, cucumber, and a house-made cocktail sauce accompanied by homemade buttermilk crackers (New)
• Florida Crush Cocktail: Combination of Florida’s iconic crops – oranges and strawberries – muddled with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, then complemented with a splash of freshly-squeezed orange juice and agave syrup (New)

Chicken Guy!

• Sunshine Shake: A blend of hand-spun vanilla soft-serve and fresh Florida orange juice garnished with a crown of fresh whipped cream

City Works Eatery & Pour House

• Seared Grouper: Pan-seared grouper melds with citrus chipotle rice, Cuban spiced black bean puree, smoked watermelon pico de gallo, chili oil, and micro cilantro (New)

Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar

• Orange Cream Float: Mix of Coca-Cola, vanilla ice cream and an orange cream bar presented in a novelty cup you can take home for a memorable treat (New)

D-Luxe Burger

• Lime Garage Burger: Deluxe patty topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, and fried green tomato served with an avocado, lime, and jalapeño spread
• Orange Bird Milkshake: Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange topped with sprinkles

Dockside Margaritas

• Frozen Orange Daiquiri: Siesta Key Silver rum, Cointreau liqueur, orange juice, and vanilla ice cream garnished with an orange wedge (New)

The Edison

• Sunny Disposition: Florida cane vodka from St. Augustine, Florida orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, fruity fraise de bois, and local fruits including navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries, and Indian River grapefruit (New)

Enzo’s Hideaway & Maria & Enzo’s

• Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto: Fine Italian vialone nano rice, Key West pink shrimp, guanciale, sweet corn, herbs, and pecorino Romano (New)
• Creamsicle Coppa: Vanilla gelato, made in-house, paired with orange sorbet, whipped cream and white chocolate crunchy pearls, recreating a classic childhood favorite dessert (New)

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

• Citrus Dream Donut: Orange-glazed confection with white buttercream, citrus-flavored icing, an orange-flavored candy, and fresh mint
• Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam: Blend of lemonade and orange juice cold foam

Frontera Cocina

• Orange Shrimp Cocktail: Assortment of Florida pink shrimp, hibiscus-citrus avocado salsa, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro, and lime served with tortilla chips
• Agave Maria: Tromba Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur (New)

The Ganachery

• Honey Lavender Square: Ganache square flavored with honey and lavender and enrobed in dark chocolate (New)
• Key Lime Pop: White chocolate blended with key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate

Gideon’s Bakehouse

• Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida Key lime juice and blanketed with premium chocolate chips and special Key lime pie crumbs (New)
• Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew: Dessert coffee made with locally roasted beans, maple syrup, rich dark chocolate, and delicious Florida oranges (New)

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

• Florida Sunshine Mango Lager: New seasonal lager on draft from the Winter Garden-based brewery Crooked Can (New)
• Local Florida Mahi Tacos: Tacos served on a flour tortilla, filled with pickled onion and coleslaw, and topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro (New)

Jaleo by José Andrés

• Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate: Salad made with compressed Florida watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, PX reduction, goat cheese, pistachios, and sherry dressing (New)
• Vieras crudas a los cítricos: Thinly sliced scallops dressed with Florida citrus dressing (New)
• Gambas Gabardina: Beer-battered Florida Atlantic white shrimp with caper mayonnaise (New)
• Pato con Melocotónes y Naranjas: Seared duck breast with sweet peaches and a Valencia orange glaze (New)
• Jamón Serrano con Melón: 24-month cured serrano ham with summer melon and sherry dressing (New)

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

• Florida Shrimp Tacos: Florida jerk marinated gulf shrimp, watermelon, avocado, pico de gallo, and jalapeño served on a corn tortilla with a lime
• Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned: A classic cocktail with a Florida summer twist
• Florida Mule: Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka, ginger beer, orange juice, and simple syrup

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• Buzzin’ Honey Latte: A buzzing combo of espresso, milk, honey, and vanilla syrup topped with cold foam and a special character (New)

Morimoto Asia

• Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”: Cantonese dish with fresh Cedar Key clams, flat rice noodles, garlic chives, and Chinese black bean sauce (New)
• “Banh Gan” Orange Blossom Crème Caramel: Vietnamese crème caramel reimagined with orange segments, sweet cream, and candied zest (New)
• Orenji Dreamsicle: Cocktail that blends the flavors of Florida and Japan, made with Absolut Vanilia and citrus-infused Haku vodka, Cointreau, orange juice, orgeat, and Calpico (New)

Paddlefish

• Key Lime Pie: Graham cracker crust and torched meringue

Pizza Ponte

• Pizza Diavola: Salame Calabrese and chili with local Orlando petal honey (New)

The Polite Pig

• Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp, smoked melon, shishito peppers, and local tomato vinaigrette with a drizzle of hot honey (New)

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

• Sunshine State of Mind: Sweet orange pudding with whipped cream and an orange butterscotch sauce (New)
• The Florida Split: Florida P1 Vodka, Florida local J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and orange and mango juice (New)

Rainforest Cafe

• Malibu Combo: Jerk seasoned mahi mahi topped with red onion and pineapple salsa served alongside Caribbean coconut shrimp with a coconut rum sauce and Caribbean rice (New)
• Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA: West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus (New)

Salt & Straw

• Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella: Tropical guanabana sherbet swirled with ribbons of dark chocolate Stracciatella with a floral undertone (New)

The Spice and Tea Exchange

• Florida Sunshine Tea: Blend of floral and citrus flavors (New) (Available hot or iced)

Splitsville Dining Room

• Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette: Spring mix greens, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, red onions, and feta cheese tossed in strawberry vinaigrette
• Key Lime Pie Martini: Florida’s iconic dessert in a glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs (New)

STK Orlando

• Cuban Sandwich: Pulled pork, ham, and cheese with pickles and mustard (New)
• Conch Fritters: Conch fritters with a spicy remoulade sauce and lime wedges (New)
• Key Lime Bar topped with meringue, lime zest, and toasted coconut (New)

Sunshine Churros

• Orange County Creamsicle: Churro rolled in orange sugar topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of orange and white toppings (New)

Swirls on the Water

• Orange Bird Sundae: DOLE Whip Orange in a vanilla waffle bowl with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and an Orange Bird chocolate decoration (New)

Terralina Crafted Italian

• Almare Spritz (New)
  • Classico: Classic Italian spritz flavors of bitter orange, rhubarb, and subtle herbal notes
  • Hugo: Refreshing and bright with elderflower, lemon, and mint
  • Rosa: Notes of grapefruit, bitter herbs, and flowers

T-REX

• Blackened Tuna: Tuna seared rare served over cilantro-lime rice with a side of mango, avocado, and heirloom cherry tomato salad (New)
• Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale: Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops fermented in mangos for a tropical, fruit-forward flavor

Vivoli il Gelato

• Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato: Cake batter gelato, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries inside a warm Italian doughnut (New)
• Orange Blossom Honey Cannoli: Creamy blend of ricotta and orange blossom honey served in a crispy Italian pastry shell (New)

Wine Bar George— A Restaurant & Bar

• Dicuru Burrata: Dicuru burrata paired with tomatoes from The Villages Grown, Belle Glade corn, and Olde Hearth sourdough bread featuring ingredients sourced from Florida (New)
• Frozen Old Fashioned: Frozen old fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey

YeSake Florida

• Fresh Poke Bowl: Fluffy rice, grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mandarin oranges, and tempura crunch topped with a savory roasted sesame sauce (New)
• Florida Sunset: A tropical blend of Ozeki Sake, Nigori Sake, Monin Banana, and peach syrups and DOLE Pineapple Juice (New)

Outdoor Bars Throughout Disney Springs

• Blood Orange Gin and Tonic: St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange, blood orange, and tonic water garnished with an orange wedge
• Key Lime Margarita: Patrón Silver tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, Key lime juice, and vanilla garnished with a half graham cracker rim (New)

I hope you’re as excited as me to taste your way through Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE. Be sure to use #FlavorsofFL to show us your favorite items from the event and I’ll see you out there starting July 1!

 

[HopperFan]

Going tomorrow .... we are in theaters 1-2 times a week so we've seen previews over and over .... what it is putting out there Zootopia mixed with Inside Out, love everybody. We'll see, not unheard of to go see a movie and be surprised.

PS Saw Flash and I really liked it. DS#2 who is a movie critic especially when touching the comic world saw it today and texted me "That was a fun movie!"

Saw it this afternoon.

First thing - SUMMER. DAYTIME. TUESDAY DISCOUNT DAY. MATINEE PRICE. NOT ONE child in the theater. I would say most were in their 20's or early 30's. Pleasantly there was lots of laughter throughout the movie which was nice.

Visually it was beautiful, very colorful and incredible details. I'll probably watch a few times once on D+ to try to read all the signs since there were so clever and fun.

Story was not at all original, your basic love story from two different societal groups. The creativity came with the use of elements, the play on words, the subliminal messages utilizing the element context. It was fun, the adults in theater laughed often at different references. That doesn't happen much anymore.

I thought it was much more adult than I expected. Other than very colorful and bright, not sure most young children would pick up on anything that were messages or humor or scientific context. Since it wasn't super fast moving I think young children might get bored after 30 minutes or so. A few things bothered me in terms of young kids, like feeding a baby lighter fluid. Maybe could have left that out.

I just don't know if Pixar has any creative bones left. TS4 to me (although not original so does it even count?) was the last of the creative movies. I think we've gotten mostly predictable, life lesson stories told via creativity you get with animation. Mostly beautiful visually, but not new fun stories like toys coming alive. Maybe we need some very creative CHILDREN to pitch some of their imagination stories to the adults that seem to have run dry.

 

[jesskeys91]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671219991641718814

I didn’t realize this was meant to have an interactive element. That’s cool! I assume it will have something to do with Magicband+ so I hope it is works better than the 50th statues did.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Saw it this afternoon.

First thing - SUMMER. DAYTIME. TUESDAY DISCOUNT DAY. MATINEE PRICE. NOT ONE child in the theater. I would say most were in their 20's or early 30's. Pleasantly there was lots of laughter throughout the movie which was nice.

Visually it was beautiful, very colorful and incredible details. I'll probably watch a few times once on D+ to try to read all the signs since there were so clever and fun.

Story was not at all original, your basic love story from two different societal groups. The creativity came with the use of elements, the play on words, the subliminal messages utilizing the element context. It was fun, the adults in theater laughed often at different references. That doesn't happen much anymore.

I thought it was much more adult than I expected. Other than very colorful and bright, not sure most young children would pick up on anything that were messages or humor or scientific context. Since it wasn't super fast moving I think young children might get bored after 30 minutes or so. A few things bothered me in terms of young kids, like feeding a baby lighter fluid. Maybe could have left that out.

I just don't know if Pixar has any creative bones left. TS4 to me (although not original so does it even count?) was the last of the creative movies. I think we've gotten mostly predictable, life lesson stories told via creativity you get with animation. Mostly beautiful visually, but not new fun stories like toys coming alive. Maybe we need some very creative CHILDREN to pitch some of their imagination stories to the adults that seem to have run dry.

I think that at a basic level there are only a handful of stories that simply get retold over and over in various ways. We're always just putting new skins on similar stories. I think Elemental is pretty original, considering. I don't know of other family movies that even tackle the challenges of emigrating, for instance, so I found it refreshing and novel for its genre

 

[MidnightMeeko]

An American Tail was pretty good (I haven't seen Elemental, so I'm not knocking it.
When I think of family movies about immigration, I think of Fievel.)

 

[BrianL]

An American Tail was pretty good (I haven't seen Elemental, so I'm not knocking it.
When I think of family movies about immigration, I think of Fievel.)

There are some similar themes in Elemental for sure, but it's not quite as schmaltzy and tear-jerky as An American Tail.

 

[cellomom]

Disney Cast Members Reach 1 Million Mobile Cast Compliments

Through emails, phone calls, letters and social posts, guests consistently rave about the legendary service provided by Disney cast members. Less than two years ago, we introduced another convenient way to recognize our magic makers – Mobile Cast Compliments on the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps – on which guests have already shared more than 1 million cast member recognitions.

To celebrate this outstanding achievement, cast members who received some of the highest number of compliments were recently recognized for their incredible guest service.

“Being recognized for doing a great job gives me a heartwarming feeling,” said Remington Davis, security host at the Disneyland Resort. “When you enjoy what you do, it’s not work, and it makes me happy to know that I am bringing joy to someone’s day. I like to greet guests with a smile, give them a high-five and welcome them to the resort.”  

Across the country at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney PhotoPass photographer Willie Jackson is always ready to make his guests feel like the stars of their very own adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

“I love Disney and every day at work is so much fun, especially when you get to create new memories for the guests and have them pose in silly ways or for Magic Shots,” Willie said. 

It’s this extraordinary guest service that has brought generations of families to central Florida and southern California countless times for decades, creating memories they’ll treasure forever. Every smile and memory is created by one group of people: Disney cast members.  

If you recently had a great interaction with a cast member, you can brighten their day by sending them a Mobile Cast Compliment available on both the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps. After choosing a positive sentiment, guests can also add the cast member’s first name and hometown. To send a compliment, navigate to the bottom of the menu screen and select “Cast Compliment,” or search “Cast Compliment” in the search bar.

 

[Gusey]

Final season of High School Musical The Musical The Series (AKA HSMTMTS) has all its eps dropping August 9, featuring the return of some of the original cast from the movies

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671556081619795968

 

[cellomom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671553215253422090

 

[wabbott]

https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/the-forbidden-turnover-indiana-jones-food-dl/

'The Forbidden Turnover’ and More Indiana Jones Food Coming to Disneyland
June 21, 2023
byKatie Francis

Disneyland has just announced several new food items in celebration of the latest Indiana Jones movie, “Dial of Destiny.”

Four new items will be served at Bengal Barbecue starting June 30. The counter-service restaurant is located in Adventureland, across from Indiana Jones Adventure. The attraction reopened in March after a major refurbishment, which saw the addition of a new collapsing cave scene and projections. See photos and video of the changes here.

The Forbidden Turnover​

Lamb Kofta Skewer​

Vegetable Platter​

Adventurer’s Platter​

Merchandise will also be released in the parks.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18. It will open in theaters on June 30.

The MPAA rates the movie PG-13. According to their classification, the rating is due to “sequences of violence and action, language and smoking.” While the rating itself doesn’t add much to what can be expected in the fifth and final film, it is an interesting reminder that the second film of the franchise, “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” was a main catalyst (alongside “Gremlins”) that led the MPAA to create the PG-13 classification in the first place.

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will take place in 1969, amidst the space race. Indiana Jones will encounter his old enemy, the Nazis, again. Voller is a villain inspired by Wernher von Braun, a real Nazi who became a NASA engineer.

The teaser trailer and artwork for the film debuted in December. A second teaser for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” premiered during Super Bowl LVII.

Harrison Ford, now 80 years old, stated this will be the last “Indiana Jones” movie.

Before the film’s full title was announced, Empire shared behind-the-scenes photos and interviews with the cast last November.

“It’s full of adventure, full of laughs, full of real emotion. And it’s complex and it’s sneaky,” Ford said at the time. “The shooting of it was tough and long and arduous. But I’m very happy with the film that we have.”

It’s rumored that an Indiana Jones TV series could be in development for Disney+. It remains unclear if the storyline of this series would be a prequel to the films, set somewhere inside the franchise narrative, or following a totally new character rather than Henry Jones Jr. If this series is developed, it would not be the first TV show about Indiana Jones. In 1992-1993, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” aired on ABC. Harrison Ford made a cameo appearance in one episode.

 

[cellomom]

Nick Fury to Appear in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure for a Limited Time

With the debut of Marvel's Secret Invasion on Disney+,Nick Fury himself will be making appearances in Avengers Campus beginning today.

• For a limited time, beginning today, guests may encounter Nick Fury at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
• A veteran S.H.I.E.L.D. operative, Nick Fury, continues his legacy as one of the greatest super spies in the world in Secret Invasion. He will recruit guests of all ages to practice the art of espionage in an all-new interactive experience.
• In the interactive experience, Nick Fury shares keen insights, bright observations and invaluable advice as he invites younger recruits to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and take an oath to defend Earth with the help of his training aides.

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[princesscinderella]

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/20/1183...on-top-tamarin-monkeys-born-walt-disney-world

A pair of rare cotton-top tamarin monkeys were just born at Walt Disney World
June 20, 20232:07 PM ET
By Joe Hernandez

Walt Disney World is celebrating the birth of two rare cotton-top tamarin monkeys that arrived last week — the first new births of the species at the Florida destination since 2001.

So far, workers don't know if the white-haired twins born on June 12 are male or female, so they don't have names yet.

But the four-inch-long newborn monkeys living at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park have already been spotted clinging to their mom and dad, who will carry the babies around on their backs for up to 14 weeks.

Cotton-top tamarins are native to the tropical forests of northwestern Colombia, and park officials say there are fewer than 7,500 left in the wild.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the species is critically endangered due to factors such as habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, and their population is declining.

But the addition of the newborn twins, which weigh about as much as a "common chicken egg" and will grow to be roughly the size of a squirrel, have been a welcome addition to the threatened species.

Cotton-top tamarins forage for fruit and insects in the forest canopy where they live and use at least 38 different calls to communicate with each other, the park said.

Thanks for finding this article I love being able to see better pictures of them they are just so tiny and with the netting of their enclosure it was hard to get close up shots. They are just so cute and one of my favorite animals at AK I always stop by their enclosure for a visit. One time we got to enjoy seeing them eat treats out if little mini pumpkins around Halloween.

 

[wabbott]

https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/2023-epco...ine-festival-booths-arrive-in-world-showcase/

2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Booths Arrive in World Showcase
June 21, 2023 byShannen Michaelsen

The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin on July 27 and Global Marketplace booths are already beginning to arrive in World Showcase.

Belgium​

The Belgium booth is located between the Morocco and France Pavilions.

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Belgium was introduced to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival back in 2010. Read our review of the Belgium Marketplace from last year.

Ireland​

This booth with a thatched roof at the U.K. Pavilion is the Ireland Marketplace.

Ireland has been a featured location of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since 2001, with a year off in 2020.

India

The India Marketplace is located next to the China Pavilion, just before the bridge.

Kenya​

This booth was used for the Africa Marketplace, which had been a presence at the festival since 1997, and then the Kenya Marketplace, which has been at the festival for the past two years.

We don’t yet know which marketplace will be making a return. Read last year’s Kenya review.

The Alps

It looks like The Alps will be back for its fifth year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

This booth is right next to the stage of the Germany Pavilion.

Spain​

The terra cotta Spain booth is between the Italy and Germany Pavilions.

It has faux ivy on its stone walls.

Read our review of the Spain Marketplace from last year.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival​

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of EPCOT’s rotating festivals, and perhaps their most popular – hence why it lasts for almost half the year. It began in 1995.

Guests can enjoy special limited-time food and beverage options from various booths (Global Marketplaces) around EPCOT, each one inspired by a different country or culture’s cuisine, or centered on a specific type of food (like The Fry Basket).

The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 27 through November 18. There are a number of marketplaces, activities, and merchandise available during the festival. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series schedule was released last month. Eat to the Beat dining packages will go on sale on July 6.

These activities are returning:

• Emile’s Fromage Montage, a fun way to try tasty cheese dishes from around the world. Grab your Festival Passport and purchase any five cheese dishes listed in the back of the Festival Passport to collect a stamp. Once you’ve collected five stamps, head to Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE to redeem a sweet treat unique to the festival.
• Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak – a “Ratatouille”-inspired adventure where guests of all ages can search for Remy throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces.
• Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit: a special pumpkin scavenger hunt from September 29 through October 31.

Check out our EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022 guide for a look at last year’s festival. Many foods and experiences return each year.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I actually thought it was used to great effect.

I mean, "fireball" is pretty much a racial slur. It was impactful to hear it used. The film also doesn't necessarily hammer the point that anyone who says it is just a terrible, awful person, but more that they just don't know or understand. Even Wade's very well-meaning but a little clueless family made some faux pas. It was nice to see a movie that really was trying to unite and not divide.

Oh, so Disney’s diversity run isn’t as strong as intended here.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning! Been a long week since I was on vacation last week.

 

[cellomom]

Indiana Jones will appear in Adventureland at Disneyland for a limited time beginning June 30

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