“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” was originally published in 1972 and has won many honors and recognitions over the years. It has sold over two million copies and entered the nightly book reading routines of countless families around the world.… Read More »Author Introduces New Clip from Disney’s “Alexander” movie
What would the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival be without the wine. Not as well attended, that’s for sure. As astute observers have noted, Disney has expanded the adult beverage portion of the festival significantly the last few years. It’s not just some great beer, although there is that, but a number of mixed drinks have been added to the menus as well.
At the recent Media Day, we had the good fortune to meet and hear from Chef Marianne Hunnel the Content Development Manager Epcot Food and Wine Festival. She gave us a run down on what’s new in the adult beverage category this year.
While at the media day, I had the very good fortune to try many of the new options. Up first, and sadly not pictured, was the Caposaldo Sweet Peach Sparkling Moscato. This is the perfect drink for a brunch or lite lunch. The peach flavor was not overpowering, the bubbles were strong, and the aroma was perfect. This Moscato is one of my new favorite drinks.
After warming up with the sweetness of the Moscato, we moved onto a savory option. A Tsatziki Martini was available for sampling. Made with organic cucumber infused vodka, yougurt liqour, lemon juice, simple syrup, and dill, it was not at all like any martini I’d ever had before. I’m not a big fan of savory drinks in the first place, and I think this one could have used more punch and less dill. Plus the dill bits floating around led to an awkward encounter at some point in the middle of the drink. If savory drinks are your thing, give this one a try. Otherwise, you can safely pass on this Martini (try the Sake Martini at the California Grill if you’re dying for a great martini that’s tropical paradise in a glass… end plug).
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It’s time for an epic episode of Friday fun. Comedy star Whitney Avalon is out with another YouTube video skit and this one is an instant classic – A Princess Rap Battle between Snow White and Queen Elsa. Disney’s original princess throws down with Disney’s… Read More »Epic Princess Rap Battle: Snow White vs Queen Elsa Throw Down
Congratulations, you made it to Friday. If you’re like me, and over the age of 21, you can probably use some adult beverages to provide the perfect end to the week. Good news, Disney has decided to open up the secrets of their Mixologists and… Read More »Disney Mixology School: Krakatoa Punch
Get your carbon fiber underwear on, the new trailer for Disney’s Big Hero 6 is here. Baymay, Hiro, and friends all suit up for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 54th animated feature.
What did you think? I like that we get a little more backstory, and a lot more of Baymax. Would still like to see more of the friends, but there’s time for more of that in future marketing right?
Big Hero 6 opens in theatres November 7th.
Full plot synopsis below the jump:
To kick off the 2014 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival local media were invited to taste a few of the new selections and have the chance to meet some of the chef’s and brands involved in the festival. Executive Chef Jens Dahlmann gave the following welcoming speech sharing a little history of the event and describing not only the food we were about to sample, but the new marketplaces as well.
I was able to taste a number of the new small bites available at this year’s event. It was hard to pick a favorite, they were all so good, but there were definitely a few surprises.
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We’re now just a few days away from the opening of Disney’s next movie “Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Disney has shared the following new clips from the movie.
Hashtag blessed? I think that’s called foreshadowing.
The day continues in another clip from the movie
and then.. things take a turn for the worse
“Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day, hasn’t had one.” Is that true for your family?
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It’s premiere week, so I’m here to give you “speedy reviews” of all the new ABC shows premiering this week. Next up, How To Get Away With Murder.
Starring: Viola Davis, Katie Findlay, Mayy McGorry, Liza Weil
Plot: Viola plays an incredibly powerful law professor who takes her students under her wing, and takes them on one hell of a ride. While being taught the ways of her land, her students end up in their own mess…that involves a dead body…
My Thoughts: Can you say Shonda Rhimes + Viola Davis = ratings juggernaut. Truly, this show had one of the best drama pilots I’ve ever seen. It was a better pilot than Scandal, and y’all know how THAT turned out. It is incredibly fast paced, but easy to comprehend. The acting is so fantastic, especially Viola. The time covered in the show is also done in a really fun way that makes you grab on and never let go. Let’s just admit it now, Shonda Rhimes has taken over the world, and we are all as a society okay with it.
Overall: 5 Viola Davis side eyes out of 5
How To Get Away With Murder premieres tonight at 10 pm (after Scandal) on ABC.