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March 2015

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace Preview

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File under: They must really need a drink. A couple Tiki Bar die-hards have actually been spotted waiting outside the future home of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace inside the Polynesian Village Resort. Disney World just announced they’ll be waiting a bit longer as the official opening date is still not set. However, it’s expected to be sometime late-April with soft openings coming a bit sooner  (tomorrow). Apparently, they’re waiting for the themed Tiki souvenir glassware to arrive.

According to Disney,

Founded by Adventureland’s famous “head” salesman, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has some similarities to the Anaheim original. But at Walt Disney World Resort, the magical theming reflects its new resort location. This enchanted South Seas hideaway welcomes guests to explore a menu of “magical tropical drinks and food,” and while this new version shares a few cocktails and small plates, Beverage Manager Brad Ward, Chef Lenny DeGeorge, and the Concept Development team have created new menu items just for the Walt Disney World Resort Trader Sam’s

Sounds great. I can’t wait to get inside either. I guess I’ll have to line up with everyone else. The good news is Disney did release a photo from inside the tiki bar and some shots of very delicious looking drinks and small-bites.

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How long can Disney top pigs with pigs?

“You can’t top pigs with pigs,” Walt Disney reportedly answered after being asked by theater owners whether he’d make another Three Little Pigs short after the first one had won an Academy Award and had considerable box office success. Of course, the irony is that… Read More »How long can Disney top pigs with pigs?

“She’ll Be Back” Into The Woods cover from Traci Hines

Traci Hines, whose original song Cinderella we just featured, has partnered with Disney to record a cover of the all new, never before seen deleted song, “She’ll Be Back” from Disney’s Into The Woods. The song was originally written by Stephen Sondheim specifically for Meryl… Read More »“She’ll Be Back” Into The Woods cover from Traci Hines

Disney will sneak peek “Tomorrowland” movie in actual Tomorrowland (and EPCOT)

It’s so hard to choose a favorite between all the Disney films coming out in 2015, but “Tomorrowland” is definitely a contender for the title. Who hasn’t dreamed of a future place where our dreams come true. Walt Disney’s own visions of Tomorrowland and EPCOT… Read More »Disney will sneak peek “Tomorrowland” movie in actual Tomorrowland (and EPCOT)

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. recap – 2×14: Love in the Time of Hydra

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This week’s episode was full of revelations and putting are characters where they need to be for the rest of the season.

The main storyline followed Ward and Agent 33. The episode begins with them at a diner. We think they’re going to rob it, but they’re actually looking for the person who can fix the mask on 33’s face. He is able to fix the broken part, but is unable to take the mask off. Throughout the episode you can tell that Agent 33 has developed feelings for Ward, especially when she uses her mask to look like Skye in an attempt to seduce him. Ward picks up on it as well and uses it to his advantage.

Together, they infiltrate the place where Bakshi is being held and break him out. But they don’t want to free him. Ward wants 33 to get her revenge on Bakshi by making him go under the compliance program himself. Of course, that’s just what Ward said. I’m still convinced that he has some other plan up his sleeve.

Meanwhile, Coulson and his team are still trying to figure out what to do with Skye. Andrew’s recommendation last episode was for her to leave S.H.I.E.L.D. but Coulson doesn’t want to do that just yet. Instead, he and Skye head out to one of Fury’s safe houses. There she will be able to rest, relax and maybe begin to get a grip on her powers. She is given a pair of gloves, designed by Simmons, that should help repress her powers, but with some mysterious side effects.Read More »Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. recap – 2×14: Love in the Time of Hydra

Disney Cruise Line sets sail for first British Isles visit in 2016

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So many of Disney and Pixar’s fairy tales original in Europe, so taking a Disney Cruise to Europe, and for the first time the British Isles, is bound to be extra magical. That probably explains why Disney Cruise Line is sending it’s original ship the Disney Magic, on these new itineraries.

In 2016, Disney Cruise Line is sailing its first British Isles itinerary, visiting Scotland, England, Ireland and France. Throughout the summer of 2016, Disney Cruise Line also will return to Norway, Iceland and ports of call in more than 15 European countries. There will be limited engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, British Isles, Greek Isles and the Mediterranean.

In this video, Cruise Director Brent gives us a sneak peek at where you can sail with Disney Cruise Line next year including our first-ever British Isles cruise

More detailed itineraries below:
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Counting up all the illegal acts in Pixar’s Ratatouille

We know that Disney and Pixar’s animated films aren’t set in real life. That would take all the fun out of it. But if they were, there’s at least one film in the library that would have some serious problems with the law. Carla Lanternier… Read More »Counting up all the illegal acts in Pixar’s Ratatouille

Studio Catering Company at Disney’s Hollywood Studios updates menu

I’ve lived in Central Florida for 11 years now and I can count the number of times I’ve eaten at the Studio Catering Company on one finger. The panini and wrap heavy menu just doesn’t appeal to me. It looks like that’s about to change.… Read More »Studio Catering Company at Disney’s Hollywood Studios updates menu