Ears the News: November 18, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News

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Disney has revealed that its gondola transportation system - Disney Skyliner, will open to guests in fall 2019.

In addition , Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the Disney Skyliner gondola to Disney fans during D23’s Destination D event today at Walt Disney World.

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The system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot.

Disney has revealed the name of a number of new resorts and attractions coming to Walt Disney World.

The new 15 story tower under construction at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will be called “Gran Destino Tower”.

The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the new main entrance point for guests visiting the resort, and will add a total of 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites) to the resort, as well as feature a two-story lobby. A themed table-service restaurant is also planned for the top of Gran Destino Tower, offering views of the Walt Disney World Resort.

The new ride currently under construction at Epcot's France Pavilion will be named "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure."

The ride, based on the popular attraction found at Disneyland Paris is still some way off from its Walt Disney World debut, with current estimates of a Spring 2020 opening.

The new Disney Vacation Club property to be built on Bay Lake between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort that was announced last month now has a name -"Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge."

The deluxe resort, which will be themed to complement its natural surroundings, will include more than 900 hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas spread across a variety of unique accommodation types.

The names of the two signature attractions set for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at the Disneyland Resort next summer and at the Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019 will be “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run” and “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance”.

In addition to the name, Disney has also released new footage of both attractions as well as some of the new music composed by John Williams.

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Disney has also revealed some new shows coming to the parks.

Epcot Forever to debut as interim show before full Reflections of Earth replacement in 2020.

The unnamed new nighttime spectacular will celebrate how Disney music inspires people around the world, and will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers. 

Concept art courtesy of Disney

Before that new show begins, there will be a limited-time experience, called "Epcot Forever," which will debut in fall 2019 and will feature classic Epcot tunes.

"Epcot Forever" will begin with a spark of imagination that swells into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites.

An all-new cinematic nighttime experience, “Wonderful World of Animation,” which will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2019, as part of the park’s 30th anniversary celebration.

The show will use state-of-the-art projection technology to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with Mickey himself.

Concept art courtesy of Disney

A new beauty and the Beast sing-along attraction is coming to Epcot's France pavilion.

Using the existing theater, and playing in addition to “Impressions de France,” the brand new “Beauty and the Beast” sing-along is being created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films.

The Magic Kingdom's Town Square Theater will begin using an automated PhotoPass system, the first in a planned roll-out to nine locations.

Expected to begin soon with the Tinker Bell meet and greet, the new system will use an automated camera system instead of the traditional PhotoPass photographers.

A kiosk at the meet and greet will show the guest the captured image, with a touch point to scan with a MagicBand to associate the image. Much like those found at on-ride photo locations.

Moments from the experience will be captured from start to finish, giving the guest a variety of images to choose from.

The Gingerbread House at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is now open in a new location for 2018.

This year, the Gingerbread House is located central in the lobby, directly beneath the bandstand area.

Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com

The Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland Terrace will be return to service this week with a Thanksgiving line-up.

Dishes include a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner $15.99 (Oven-roasted Turkey, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce); Oven-roasted Turkey BLT $12.99 (Roasted Turkey, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Smoked Gouda, Chipotle Garlic Aïoli, Lettuce and Tomato on a Roll served with French Fries or Apple Slices); Flavors of Fall Salad with Roasted Turkey $10.99 (Mixed Greens topped with Roasted Turkey and tossed with Granny Smith Apples, Cranberries, Sharp Cheddar, Pumpkin Seeds and a Maple-Shallot Vinaigrette); Chicken Strips and Burgers.

Operating hours are 11am to 3pm daily from November 17 - 24, 2018.


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BREAKING NEWS! First Details of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Hi there, Disney Fans!

     I know I just shared the booth menus for this year's Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, but it's already time to start talking about Epcot's other winter festival, the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! 2019 will be the Festival's 3rd year returning to the park, and it promises to be even bigger and better than ever before! This year's Festival will run from January 18th-February 25th, and just like in it's previous years, it will celebrate visual arts with gallery displays, topiaries and demonstrations, culinary arts with food booths similar to those of Food and Wine Festival, and performing arts with live performances from not only local schools and performers, but also from famous Broadway performers, in spectacular concerts on The American Gardens Stage. This year's performers have just been announced, so let's check them out!:

Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

- Kerry Butler originated the role of Belle with the Toronto company of "Beauty and the Beast". She is also known for originating both the roles of Penny Pingleton in "Hairspray" and Brenda Strong in "Catch Me If You Can". More recently, she appeared in "Mean Girls" on Broadway as Mrs. Norbury/Mrs. Heron/Mrs. George, and she is currently in the world premiere of "Beetlejuice" in Washington DC.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

- Kevin Massey has spent time on Broadway as Tarzan in the Broadway musical of the same name. He has also starred in productions of "Grease", "Big River", "Memphis" and "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder". 

Photo courtesy of MeredithInglesby.com

- Meredith Inglesby is known for originating the role of Hannah in the Broadway musical version of "Newsies", and she later appeared on the live, recorded version of the show, which showed in movie theaters across the country. She has also been in the Broadway productions of "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast". She will be appearing at Epcot with her husband, Steve Blanchard, whom she also starred in "Newsies" with. 

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- Steve Blanchard originated the role of Joseph Pulitzer in the Broadway musical version of "Newsies" and also appeared in the live version that showed in movie theaters. He has also starred as King Triton in "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway and as Gaston in "Beauty and the Beast". He will be appearing at Epcot with his wife, Meredith Inglesby, whom he also starred in "Newsies" with.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com

- Arielle Jacobs originated the roll of Nina in Lin Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash, "In The Heights". More recently she has been known to fans as Princess Jasmine in the Broadway production of "Aladdin". She will be performing at Epcot with her brother, Adam Jacobs, who originated the role of Aladdin on Broadway.

Photo courtesy of DisneyWiki.com

- Adam Jacobs originated the starring roll in Disney's Broadway hit "Aladdin". He has also played Simba in "The Lion King" on Broadway and has also appeared in "Once on This Island". He will be performing at Epcot with his sister, Arielle Jacobs.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com

- Heidi Blickenstaff was just recently seen onThe Disney Channel as the lead role in "Freaky Friday". She's also taken on the role of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway. 

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- Gavin Lee is best known for originating the role of Burt in the Broadway production of"Mary Poppins". He also is known as Squidward from "Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical".

Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

- Ashley Brown is best known for originating the role of the practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins in the Broadway show of the same name. She also spent some time on Broadway in the shoes of Belle in "Beauty and the Beast". 

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com

- Josh Strickland originated the role of Tarzan when the show appeared on Broadway. He is friends with Holly Madison of "The Girl's Next Door" fame, and has also starred alongside her in her Vegas production, "Peepshow".

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com

- Kissy Simmons is a local native of her namesake hometown, Kissimmee. She starred on Broadway as Nala in "The Lion King", and also appeared on the Broadway-themed tv show, 'Smash".

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- Alton Fitzgerald White is known to many as Mufasa from Broadway's "The Lion King", but his background includes roles on stage in "Miss Saigon", "The Color Purple", "Smokey Joe's Cafe", and more. He is also the author of his autobiographical book, "My Pride".

Performances and Dates (Daily shows at 5:30, 6:45 and 8pm)

• January 18 to January 19, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey

  

  Ashley Brown at Epcot

• January 20 to January 21, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
• January 22 to January 23, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey
• January 24 to January 25, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
• January 26, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey
• January 27, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
• January 28 to January 29, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
• January 30 to January 31, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
• February 1 to February 2, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
• February 3 to February 4, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
• February 5 to February 6, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
• February 7 to February 8, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
• February 9, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
• February 10, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
• February 11 to February 12, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
• February 13 to February 14, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
• February 15 to February 16, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
• February 17 to February 18, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
• February 19 to February 20, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
• February 21 to February 22, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
• February 23, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
• February 24, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
• February 25, 2019 – Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White

As in previous years, dining packages will be available, and they will include reserved seating for the shows. For more information, and to book, you can contact the agents at Kingdom Konsultant Travel. 

     There will be lots of other exciting things to look forward to at this year's Festival, including:

- Help paint a massive mosaic mural in the World Showcase Promenade. 

- Take fun photos all around World Showcase, putting yourself into the art... literally. 

- Eat up at 13 delicious Culinary Kitchens, all selling gorgeous and innovative edible works of art for you to enjoy!

- Select Friday's and Saturday's, for an additional fee, you can participate in Paint with a Disney Artist. The program uses professional Disney artists to teach you how to paint and also giving you the chance to enjoy a continental breakfast. 

- Acrobats and other performing artists will defy gravity all around Epcot in amazing performances. 

- International performing artists will appear around World Showcase, including Bodh'aktan in Canada and Delta Q in Germany. 

- Figment's Brush With the Masters Scavenger Hunt will return. 

- Monday-Friday, for an additional fee, you can sign up for special workshops, to learn art forms like floral design and ink and paint, from professionals in their craft. More details will be released on this soon. 

- Complimentary 30-minute presentations from artists will give tips on creating your own art at home. 

     There is so much fun to look forward to, and we should be learning even more soon, so stay tuned for menus and more, coming up!

     Until then, have a magical week!

                                                    - Jenn

Ears the News: November 4, 2018 Edition

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World of Disney, the world's largest Disney retail store, has reopened in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World.

The store has been reopening in phases over the last few months, but the store saw its grand reveal with all sections of the store now fully open and showing off all of its magical touches on October 27th.  

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Several feature spaces throughout the store will change regularly, showcasing the newest and hottest Disney offerings of the season.

Complementing these displays are enchanted flourishes inspired by the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios and the “Nine Old Men,” the legendary animators who created classic films such as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Peter Pan” and “Fantasia.” For instance, ink jars suddenly swirl with color and animate artwork on the walls. Out of nowhere, blank pages fill with pencil sketches as if drawn by an invisible hand. Magical movie posters twinkle with pixie dust before coming to life. The store’s sales counters are inspired by the desks and furniture used by animators of generations past.

For the first time, World of Disney is now offering reusable bags, part of a company wide initiative to cut back on its use of plastics.

The all-new animated movie "Ralph Breaks the Internet" debuts in theaters November 21, 2018, and at the same time a new meet and greet will open in Epcot's Innoventions West.

Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz will both be appearing to meet with guests.

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Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios began showing a sneak peek of the upcoming "Ralph Breaks the Internet" on Friday November 2, 2018.

The preview gives an advance look at a sequence of the new movie, which opens in theaters on November 21, 2018.

The sneak peek will play from November 2 to November 26, 2018.

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort will begin January 18, 2019, and will continue for 39 days through February 25, 2019.

Disney on Broadway Concert Series expands to seven days a week during the festival in 2019. Each week, different pairs of Disney on Broadway stars will take the America Gardens Theatre stage to sing favorite songs from award-winning Disney on Broadway productions. 

Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com

The lineup will rotate regularly, featuring music from shows such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Performers this year include:

• Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) 
• Meredith Inglesby (“The Little Mermaid”) and Steve Blanchard (“Beauty and the Beast”) 
• Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) 
• Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins”) 
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) 
• Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) 

The concert series is included with park admission; showtimes are 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package is available at participating Epcot restaurants and guarantees show seating; package bookings open Nov. 8, 2018, at Disneyworld.com. Reservations can also be made by calling (407) WDW-DINE. 

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In addition to the concert series, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts will feature 13 Food Studios, plus additional creative food and beverage offerings around Epcot with an expanded selection of delicious new tastes to savor:

• The Artist’s Table will feature beef wellington with mushroom bordelaise, fennel cream and roasted baby vegetables 
• Smoked salmon and cream gâteau with egg yolk cream, paddlefish caviar and micro-herbs at The Painter’s Palate 
• Pop Eats! will serve up almond frangipane cake with raspberry and chocolate 
• Red wine-braised short rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes and aged balsamic will be available at Cuisine Classique 

Art collectors and Disney enthusiasts alike will find artwork for sale throughout the entire park, from the Art of Disney store to Festival Markets. In addition, special merchandise will be available at Mouse Gear and other Epcot locations featuring the festival’s logo adorning shirts, mugs, totes and other items.

Activities will include:

• Everyone’s invited to grab a paintbrush and help create a wall mural along World Showcase Plaza. 
• Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to literally step inside works of art and take fun photos, such as the “Washington Crossing the Delaware” Artful Photo Opportunity. 
• The Paint with a Disney Artist program invites guests to learn under the tutelage of a professional (offered select Fridays and Sundays, including continental breakfast, for an additional fee). 
• A variety of workshops led by professionals will teach different artistic techniques, such as floral design, ink and paint, mixed-media art and more (offered Friday-Monday for an additional fee). As a memento of what they learned, guests will take their creations home with them. 
• Complimentary 30-minute seminars will give guests helpful instruction for producing their own artwork at home. 
• More than 50 visiting artists participating in the festival will be available to meet with guests and share insights on their work. 
• Disney artists’ work will be exhibited across Epcot. 
• Gravity-defying feats of strength, acrobatics and many performing artists are scheduled throughout the festival. 
• International musical and variety acts will share their talents with guests, including the return of Bodh’aktan to the Canada stage and Delta Q, a new group performing in Germany. 
• Guests can join in the fun of Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt by purchasing a map at select merchandise locations. 

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BREAKING NEWS!!!! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays MENUS!!!!

Hey there, Disney Foodies!!!

     You may be sad that Food and Wine Festival is winding down, but I have exciting news for you today: It's time to whet your appetite for the holidays with the just announced menus for the Holiday Kitchens! Epcot's hugely popular holiday festival, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays,  is coming back for its second official year. As part of the celebration, Guests will be able to indulge in holiday treats from all around the world, as they stroll World Showcase, checking out the holiday decor and entertainment. This year's festival will run from November 18th-December 30th, and it will be packed with scavenger hunts, holiday shows and so much more! I am SO excited to preview this event, so let's get to it! Here are the full menus for this year's Holiday Kitchens!: 

NEW NAME! Le Marche de Noel

(France)

Food

• Napoléon de Saumon Fumé, Brioche á l’aneth: Smoked Salmon Napoleon in a Dill Brioche
• NEW! Bouchee a la Reine Traditionelle: Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce, served in a light Puff Pastry
• NEW! Bûche de Noël au Chocolat "Christmas Log": Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache (Kid-Approved)

Beverages

• Spiced Rum Punch Slush: Spiced Rum, Rhum Clement V.S.O.P., Orange and Pineapple Juice with Cinnamon
• NEW! Merlot & Cabernet Savignon Blend, Château la Grand Moulin, Blaye, Cotes de Bordeaux
• Holiday Kir: Sparkling Wine and Monin Cranberry Syrup
• NEW! Willm, Brut Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine

American Holiday Table

(American Adventure)

Food

• Slow-Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce (Kid-Approved)

  

  Roasted Turkey

• NEW! Hand-Carved Smoked Ham with Green Beas and Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Friendly) (Kid-Approved)

  

  Smoked Ham (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• Chocolate Pecan Tart with Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce (Vegetarian)

  

  Chocolate Pecan Tart
• NEW! Red and Green Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegetarian)

Beverages

• NEW! American Heritage Milk Chocolate Gourmet Hot Cocoa with Wondermade Marshmallows (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved)
• Orange Blossom Brewing Cranberry Kringle Pilsner, Orlando, FL
• Shipyard® Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL
• JDub’s Season’s Greetings Peppermint Milk Stout, Sarasota, FL
• Holiday Beer Flight
• Cocoa Candy Cane: American Heritage Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen

(Germany)

Food

• NEW! Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce (Kid- Approved)
• Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage and Spätzle
• Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes featuring Melissa’s Produce (Kid-Approved) (Vegetarian)



Cheese Fondue

• NEW! Black Forrest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream

  

  Black Forrest Roulade (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Peppermint Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian)

Beverages

• Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany
• Possmann Pure Hard Black Currant Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany
• NEW! Schöfferhofer Pink Pomegranate Hefeweizen, Frankfurt, Germany
• Cider Flight
• Glühwein: House-made Hot Spiced Wine
• Regional Riesling

Feast of the Three Kings

(Caribbean)

Food

• NEW! Pastelon: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives (Gluten-Friendly)
• NEW! Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa, topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji, and Tomato Sauce (Gluten-Friendly)
• NEW! Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Friendly) (Kid-Approved)
• NEW! Tres Leches Rice Pudding topped with Pumpkin Seeds (Gluten-Friendly)

  

  Tres Leches Pudding (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Green and White Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian)

Beverages

• NEW! M.I.A. Beer Company Trey Reyes Mago Golden
• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog with a Bacardi Gold Dark Rum Floater
• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved)

NEW NAME! Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen

(Japan)

Food

• NEW RECIPE! New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodle in Hot Dashi Soup with Chicken and Spinach

  

  New Year Celebration Soba (NOTE: This year there is no shrimp!)

• NEW! Holiday Green Tea "Yule Log": Delicate Sponge Cake Rolled with Whipped Cream Filling

Beverages

• NEW! Ichigo Milk Boba: Popping Strawberry Boba Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico (non-alcoholic)
• NEW! Sapporo Draft Beer
• NEW! Cinnamon Apple Cider: Plum Wine and Orange Juice with Lemonade and Apples

Holiday Sweets and Treats

(World Showcase Promenade)

Food Items

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Candy (Gluten-Friendly) (Kid-Approved)

  

  Peppermint Sundae

• NEW! Holiday Tree Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian)
• NEW! Holiday Cookie Stroll Completer Cookie- Red and Green Mickey Sugar Cookie *

   * This year there is a "Cookie Stroll". Purchase 5 cookies and collect 

their stamps, and receive this 'Completer Cookie' FREE!*

Beverages

• NEW! Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL
• Hot Cocoa with Assorted Cordials: Bailey's, Frangelico or Fireball
• Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved)
• NEW LOCATION! T.G. Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic)
• NEW LOCATION! Firenog: T.G. Lee Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
• NEW LOCATION! Chocolate Apple Shake featuring Twinnings Winter Spice Tea (non-alcoholic)

  

  Chocolate Apple Shake

• NEW LOCATION! Chocolate Apple Shake featuring Twinnings Winter Spice Tea and Butterscotch Schnapps 

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen

(Mexico)

Food

• NEW! Enchilada de Pollo con Mole: Chipotle Chicken on a Corn Tortilla topped with Mole Negro and garnished with Shredded Oaxaca Cheese and Sesame Seeds
• NEW! Tamal de Camaron: Corn Tamal stuffed with Guajillo-marinated Shrimp topped with mole Rojo and Shredded Cotija Cheese
• NEW! Arroz con Leche: Rice Pudding with Cranberries

Beverages

• NEW! Cerveza Mexicana Artesenal: Allende Mexican Craft Ale served with a floater of Kahlua
• NEW! Noche Buena Margarita: Libelula Joven Tequila, Cranberry and Lime Juices and Agave Nectar, topped with Lime Foam and Sprinkles
• NEW! La Posada Margarita: Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Horchata Cinnamon Liquor, and Agua de Horchata, topped with Cinnamon

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen

(China)

Food

• Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie

  

  Beef Bao Bun

• Celebration Barbeque Pork with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie
• Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls (Kid-Approved)
• NEW! Spicy Mala Chicken with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie

Beverages

• NEW! Sweetened Bubble Milk Tea: Mango Flavored Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls (non-alcoholic)
• NEW! Plum Wine
• NEW! Jasmine Beer

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen

(Italy)

Food

• NEW! Cavatappi ai Quattro Formaggi: Baked Four Cheese Pasta, Parmesan Crumble, and Truffle Essence (Kid-Approved)
• NEW! Mozzarella in Carozza: Golden Crust Fried Mozzarella Sandwich and Tomato Sauce (Kid-Approved)
• Crespelle di Mele: Cinnamon Apple Fritters and a Vanilla Sauce Drizzled with Chocolate Caramel Sauce

  

  Cinnamon Apple Fritters

• NEW! Bacio al Cioccolato: Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
• Panettone Mignon: Miniature traditional Italian Christmas Fruit Cake

Beverages

• Pinot Grigio
• Chianti
• Prosecco
• Corbinello
• Moscato
• Moretti Lager Beer
• Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer

NEW NAME! Sapphire Holiday Kitchen

(Morocco)

Food

• NEW! Grilled Lamb Kefta Kabab with Whole Wheat Pita, Cucumbers, Olives, Tomatoes, Mint Yogurt Sauce and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing
• Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts and Pinot Noir Syrup

  

  Chermoula Chicken Drum

• NEW! "Sfenj": Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon and Sugar, Toasted Almonds and Chocolate Sauce

Beverages

• The Andalusian “Poinsettia” Cocktail: Sparkling Wine, Orange Liqueur and Cranberry Juice topped with Orange Blossom Water
• Walnut Spiced Coffee with Walnut Liqueur, topped with Cinnamon and Whipped Cream
• Casa Beer
• NEW! Kasbah Prestige Red Wine

NEW! L'Chaim! Holiday Kitchen

(Between Morocco and France)

Food

• NEW! Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard

  

  Pastrami Sandwich (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Potato Knish with Herbed Sour Cream (Vegetarian) (Kid-Approved)

  

  Potato Knish (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup
• NEW! Black and White Cookie (Vegetarian)

Beverages

• NEW! Egg Cream: Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer (non-alcoholic)
• NEW! Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager
• NEW!Blue Cosmo Cocktail

Yukon Holiday Kitchen

(Canada)

Food

• Seared Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant
• Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup (Kid-Approved)
• Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake with Cranberry Sauce and Pecan Crumble (Vegetarian) (Kid-Approved)

  

  Maple Buche de Noel

• NEW! Gold Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegetarian)

Beverages

• Frozen Coffee (non-alcoholic)
• NEW! Inniskillin Pearl Vidal Ice Wine
• NEW! Inniskillin Riesling Apple Ice Wine
• NEW! Inniskillin Gold Oak Ice Wine
• Ice Wine Flight

  

  Ice Wine Flight (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky
• NEW! Unibroue Éphémère Strawberry and Rhubarb

More Culinary Delights

(Assorted Locations)

Boulangerie Patisserie Les Halles (France)

• NEW RECIPE! Buche de Noel au Chocolate: Chocolate Christmas Log with Chocolate Mint Cream Mousse and Chocolate Crunch Biscuit (Kid-Approved)

  

  Last Year's Buche de Noel

Canada Popcorn Cart

• NEW RECIPE! Pecan Maple Bark featuring Crown Maple Sugar

Fife & Drum Tavern (American Adventure) 

• Holiday Apple Pie Sundae with Soft-Serve Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce and Crunchy Streusel Topping (Kid-Approved) 
• NEW! Budweiser Reserve Collection Copper Lager

Fountain View Café (Future World)

• Mickey Santa Hat Cupcake

Funnel Cake (American Adventure)

• Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at Future World East

• Mistletoe Mile: Brown Jug Bourbon Cream with Eggnog, topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in the Canada Pavilion

• Naughty and Nice: Grey Goose and Kahlua with Eggnog, topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at Showcase Plaza

• Rum Rudolph: RumChata with Eggnog, topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in the American Adventure Pavilion

• Cheerful Elf: Bailey's Salted Caramel with Eggnog, topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway)

• Traditional Holiday Rice Cream

L'Artisan Des Glaces (France)

• Glace au Pain d'Epices: Gingerbread Ice Cream with Gingerbread Pieces (Kid-Approved)

Refreshment Outpost (near Africa Outpost)

• Warm Caramel-Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-Serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce (Kid-Approved)
• Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL

Refreshment Port (near Canada)

• NEW! Turkey Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions

  

  Tukey Poutine (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Eggnog Shake (non-alcoholic)
• NEW! Eggnog Shake with Bailey's Irish Cream

Taste Track (Near Test Track)

• NEW LOCATION! Croissant Donut in Cinnamon Sugar
• NEW! Croissant Donut with Chocolate and Holiday Sprinkles (Kid-Approved)

  

  Croissant Donut with Chocolate and Holiday Sprinkle (Photo Courtesy of DisneyWorld.com)

• NEW! Croissant Donut with Eggnog Pastry Cream and Gingersnap Crumbs 
• NEW! Gelato
• NEW! Pancake Milkshake (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved)
• Banfi Rosa Regal Sparkling Red

UK Tea Caddy

• Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey and Drambuie
• Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved)

UK Beer Cart

• TG Lee Eggnog with Irish Whiskey
• TG Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic)

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     Holy cow, guys! I don't know about YOU, but I need a little Christmas, (and Festival of the Holidays), NOW!!!! Be sure and stay tuned right here, where I will present reviews when the Festival premiers! In the meantime, if you need help planning your holiday getaway, contact the fabulous agents here at Kingdom Konsultant Travel!!!

     Until next time, have a magical week!!!!

                                                     - Jenn