So There!

I just love this:

Happiest Place on Earth

Well, for most folks.

Food & Wine 2013

Did the Kiosk & menu list come out later this year?
Seems like it to me, but then I (ever hopeful) begin looking for it in June!

Alas, this year I have some dietary restrictions. No spicy stuff. No coffee. No wine. Bummer.

But.
Terra will have fresh watermelon juice and the Refreshment Port will have Orange Dole Whip.

So here's the rest of my list (yes, I learned many Food & Wines ago to make a list - and also to get the wristband card!):

Brazil: x

Argentina: grilled beef skewer

Australia: Pavolova (sounds good)

Mexico: Taco de ribeye (yesss!) & rice pudding

Singapore: Lemongrass Chicken Curry (maybe)

China: Chicken potstickers & Silky Spun Ice in 3 flavors
(new, sounds yummy)

South Korea: x

Africa: Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket

Cheese: x

Brewer's Collection: x

Germany: Schinken Nudel, Roast Bratwurst & Apple strudel

Poland: Zapiekanki

Italy: x

American Adventure Coffee Cart: x

Hops & Barley: x

Florida Local: Beef Slider

Japan: Green tea Colada (maybe)

Morocco: Baklava

New Zealand: x

Belgium: 2 Belgian waffles this year! Must try BOTH:
              1 with warm chocolate ganache
              1 with berry compote
The Chilled coffee with Godiva chocolate is off my list. Major Bummer. otherwise, definitely.

France: Braised short ribs, Creme Broulee

Ireland: warm chocolate pudding (maybe)

Canada: Cheddar cheese soup, Filet mignon

Greece: Griddled cheese, spanakopita

Refreshment port: pineapple fritters (sounds interesting), fried chicken chunks with pineapple sauce (maybe), orange dole whip

Desserts & Champagne: cherry pistachio mousse (sounds good)

Hawaii: pork slider (definitely)

Scotland (NEW): vegetarian haggis, Banoffee tart (maybe)

September 27th - November 11th

Bibbidi Bobbi ...

Boo!  Boutique!

As we were walking through the always busy World of Disney store yesterday, I noticed the throng of Princesses-in-Waiting at the entrance to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique ... and could not help but wonder ... why in the (Walt Disney) World haven't the powers-that-be thought about creating a stand-alone BBB?

Because now would be a great time to do so, what with all of the new construction/development/changes planned for DTD / Disney Springs.

Unless they already have and it's in the works.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Photo: Walt Disney World

DisneyBounding

I recently learned a new term: DisneyBounding

This is when you dress up as a Disney character using modern clothes out of your closet  (and not store-bought costumes).

Here are some examples:

 Cinderella, before the ball:

Marie, Aristocat:

 Donald:

And Drizella and Anastasia, the step-sisters of you-know-who: 

There is even a Facebook page: 

    Facebook:DisneyBound

  

Family Fun at DisneyLand

Wish I had thought of this:

Happy Birthday, Donald!

Disney Picture of the Day

 Not everybody loves Tiggers:

Brunchin' at the Gaylord

The hubby and I had Sunday brunch over at Gaylord Palms  the other week-end. It was our first time there even tho we drive by it nearly every day.

Most definitely impressive.

As we walked through the 4-and-a-half indoor acres of different atriums (Everglades, St Augustine, Key West, Emerald Bay), my thought was: Disney should do THIS!

St Augustine atrium

Oh, and the brunch?
I didn't try everything ... but did have best tiramisu I've ever had ... otherwise, just okay.

Our service was lukewarm, but other servers seemed pretty good.

Would I recommend it?   Sure.
And don't forget to get your parking ticket validated!

(Photos: Gaylord Palms)

Toy Story Characters

I dunno if this is true ... so if someone knows, plmk, before I try it and make a bigger-than-usual fool of myself.

Kthanx!