Happy Halloween everyone! As a celebration, check out this walk through of the haunted mansion!
And who can forget that iconic soundtrack!
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: Which Resort at Walt Disney World has the largest amount of rooms?
A: The Port Orleans Resort with 3,056 Rooms!
Today's Question: What resort was originally planned to be built on the site where Disney Grand Floridian now stands in Walt Disney World?
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
7 Days To Go! Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke!
One of Hollywood’s most beloved stars is Dick Van Dyke, whom Disney fans best remember as Bert, the chimney sweep, in the Academy Award®-winning feature Mary Poppins. Many would agree with former Disney vice chairman Roy E. Disney, who once said, “Every time I see Mary Poppins, I’m amazed at how Dick’s brilliant performance effortlessly ties this film together. After all, it is Dick who first welcomes us to number 17 Cherry Tree Lane. It is his chalk pavement picture that provides entry into one of the great fantasy sequences of all time. And, it is Dick who bids Mary Poppins goodbye at the end of the movie.”
Born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri, Dick was inspired to become an actor by the hilarious performances of Stan Laurel in the Laurel and Hardy comedies. Years later, after serving in the Air Force during World War II, he and a friend formed a pantomime act, “The Merry Mutes,” and performed in nightclubs across the country. When he landed in Atlanta, Georgia, Dick broke into local television, which soon led to guest appearances on variety shows, such as those starring Ed Sullivan, Dinah Shore, and Jack Paar.
Even though he had never taken a singing or dancing lesson, he won his first Broadway role in 1959’s The Boys Against the Girls, starring Bert Lahr. The following year, he landed the lead role in the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie, for which he won a Tony Award®. He later repeated this successful stage role in the Hollywood film adaptation.
In 1961, Dick was cast as comedy writer Rob Petrie in the hit series The Dick Van Dyke Show, for which he won the Emmy Award® three consecutive years (1964-66). About this same time, Walt Disney approached him about playing Bert in Mary Poppins. After reading the script, however, Dick not only wanted to play Bert but also the fearsome chairman of the bank who eventually dies laughing. He once recalled, “I saw the part of the old banker and thought, ‘Oh, I’d love to be that character, too!’” Dick went on to make Disney’s Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. and Never A Dull Moment, co-starring Edward G. Robinson. He also played Ken in the Studio’s hit television series, The Golden Girls, and D.A. Fletcher in its 1990 feature Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty. Dick has appeared in a number of television specials commemorating various aspects of the Disney legacy; these include 1981’s Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, where Dick provided a sneak peek at the work then underway on Epcot Center.
Among his numerous non-Disney film credits are The Comic and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 1993, Dick Van Dyke returned to television to star as Dr. Mark Sloan in the long-running television series Diagnosis Murder.
In 2001, Dick narrated a feature-length documentary about the life of Walt Disney, Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. Since 2000 he has performed in “The Vantastix,” an a capella quartet that has made a number of public performances including Disney’s own D23 Expo.
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: How long (in feet) is the Great Movie Ride in MGM Studios and what is it's significance?
A: 1928 Feet (The same year, the famous Chinese Theater opened in Hollywood)
Today's Question: Which Resort at Walt Disney World has the largest amount of rooms?
Born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri, Dick was inspired to become an actor by the hilarious performances of Stan Laurel in the Laurel and Hardy comedies. Years later, after serving in the Air Force during World War II, he and a friend formed a pantomime act, “The Merry Mutes,” and performed in nightclubs across the country. When he landed in Atlanta, Georgia, Dick broke into local television, which soon led to guest appearances on variety shows, such as those starring Ed Sullivan, Dinah Shore, and Jack Paar.
Even though he had never taken a singing or dancing lesson, he won his first Broadway role in 1959’s The Boys Against the Girls, starring Bert Lahr. The following year, he landed the lead role in the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie, for which he won a Tony Award®. He later repeated this successful stage role in the Hollywood film adaptation.
In 1961, Dick was cast as comedy writer Rob Petrie in the hit series The Dick Van Dyke Show, for which he won the Emmy Award® three consecutive years (1964-66). About this same time, Walt Disney approached him about playing Bert in Mary Poppins. After reading the script, however, Dick not only wanted to play Bert but also the fearsome chairman of the bank who eventually dies laughing. He once recalled, “I saw the part of the old banker and thought, ‘Oh, I’d love to be that character, too!’” Dick went on to make Disney’s Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. and Never A Dull Moment, co-starring Edward G. Robinson. He also played Ken in the Studio’s hit television series, The Golden Girls, and D.A. Fletcher in its 1990 feature Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty. Dick has appeared in a number of television specials commemorating various aspects of the Disney legacy; these include 1981’s Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, where Dick provided a sneak peek at the work then underway on Epcot Center.
Among his numerous non-Disney film credits are The Comic and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 1993, Dick Van Dyke returned to television to star as Dr. Mark Sloan in the long-running television series Diagnosis Murder.
In 2001, Dick narrated a feature-length documentary about the life of Walt Disney, Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. Since 2000 he has performed in “The Vantastix,” an a capella quartet that has made a number of public performances including Disney’s own D23 Expo.
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: How long (in feet) is the Great Movie Ride in MGM Studios and what is it's significance?
A: 1928 Feet (The same year, the famous Chinese Theater opened in Hollywood)
Today's Question: Which Resort at Walt Disney World has the largest amount of rooms?
Thursday, October 29, 2015
8 Days To Go! Wine and Dine Attractions!
Get ready for it...it's time for Wine and Dine!!! Curious what's going to be on the menu? Well you can check it out right here!
Africa
Journey deep into a diverse assortment of tastes and tannins, inspired by the countries of the African continent.
To eat:
• Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato and pap*
• Buttered chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread
To drink:
• Indaba Chenin Blanc
• DeMorgenzon DMZ Cabernet Róse
• Fairview Pinotage*
• Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
Cheese Studio
Have it your “whey” with a sumptuous selection of smooth and savory cheeses.
To eat:
• Trio of artisan cheese
• Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
• La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
• Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
• Sweet goat cheese panna cotta with guava gellé
• Cheese fondue with sourdough bread
To drink:
• Robert Mondavi FuméBlanc
• Still River Winery Apfel Eis (apple ice wine)
• Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Studio
Sip some of the incredible reds and whites that the American West Coast has to offer.
To eat:
• Trio of artisan cheese
• Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
• La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
• Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
To drink:
• Avviato Pinot Grigio, Oregon
• 14 Hands Chardonnay, Washington
• Franciscan Equilibrium White Wine, California
• Acacia Pinot Noir, California
• Dry Creek Zinfandel, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
• Clayhouse Malbec, California
• Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Australia
Enjoy a rich range of delectable menu options hailing from the land down under, including several Australian wines.
To eat:
• Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas
• Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies*
• Lamington: Yellow cake dipped in chocolate and shredded coconut
To drink:
• Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale
• Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling
• Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay
• Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz*
Belgium
Discover a different take on the waffle as you indulge in savory sweets and hoppy treats from the Kingdom of Belgium.
To eat:
• Potato and leek waffle with beer-braised beef and smoked gouda cream*
• Belgium waffle with warm chocolate ganache and whipped cream
• Belgium waffle with berry compote and whipped cream
To drink:
• Hoegaarden®
• Leffe® Blonde*
• Palm Spéciale Belge Ale
• Stella Artois® Cidre
• Chilled coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• Beer flight: Hoegaarden®, Palm Amber Ale, Leffe® Blonde and Stella Artois® Cidre
Brazil
Explore offerings from the Atlantic coastline as you make your way inland to the heartbeat of South American culture.
To eat:
• Escondidinho de carne, “Little Hidden One”: layered meat pie with mashed yucca
• Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato*
• Pão de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
• Cocada: Brazilian coconut candy
To drink:
• Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer*
• Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça
Brewer’s Collection
Pop the top and soak up some European-style suds. Or, order a flight to set off on your own beer smorgasbord.
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
• BraufactuM Progusta IPA
• Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
• Bier Flight
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
• BraufactuM Progusta IPA
• Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
Canada
Celebrate the “Great White North” with Yukon fare, including refreshing lagers and ice-cold wines.
To eat:
• Canadian cheddar cheese soup
• Chicken sausage with creamy polenta and Minus 8 onion jam
• “Le Cellier” wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce*
To drink:
• Moosehead® Lager
• Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine
• Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
• Tawse Vineyard Cabernet Franc*
China
Commemorate the countrymen of the world’s most populous nation with a choice of their food and beverage favorites.
To eat:
• Beijing roasted duck in steamed bun with hoisin sauce
• Gaoli beef slider*
• Black pepper shrimp with Sichuan noodles
• Chicken pot stickers
To drink:
• TSINGTAO Beer
• Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling*
• Ritzy Lychee with cognac and vodka
• Happy Peach with peach liqueur and dark rum
• Kung Fu Punch with vodka and triple sec
• Mango jasmine tea with popping bubbles
Craft Beers
Sophisticate your knowledge of all things hops and barley with a cool brew or flight from a popular craft brewery.
To drink:
• Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
• Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
• Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
• Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
• 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
• Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
• Flight #1: Florida Harvest
• Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
• Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
• Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
• Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
• Flight #2: Craft Beer Lovers
• 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
• Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
To eat:
• Craft beer snack mix: sweet and savory blend of nuts, fruits, and crackers
• Charcuterie plate: Country pâté, cured meats, and crostini
• Pimento cheese dip with pretzel crisps
• Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail
Desserts & Champagne
Seduce your sweet tooth to the core while you tickle your nose with any one of the bubbly sensations that await you.
To eat:
• Chocolate cherry explosion
• Strawberry-basil champagne “toast”
• Guylian® Belgian chocolate seashell truffles
To drink:
• Nicholas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs
• Möet & Chandon Impérial
• Veuve Clicquot® Ponsardin “Yellow Label”
• Dom Pérignon
• Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial
• Orange Blossom Brewery Toasted Coconut Porter float with caramel ice cream
• Cream soda float with caramel ice cream
• Frozen S’mores featuring Monin® Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
Dominican Republic
The dazzling flavors of Spanish, African and indigenous Taino cuisine come together for a tantalizing assortment of Dominican dishes.
To eat:
• Lechón asado: Roasted pork with mangú, pickled red onion and avocado*
• Soufflé de yuca: Yuca soufflé topped with griddled cheese
• Pescado con coco: Seared grouper, pigeon peas and rice with coconut sauce
• Caramel flan with rum-roasted pineapple
To drink:
• Presidente Pilsner Beer*
• Frozen Dominican piña colada featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
• Frozen sugar cane cocktail featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
Farm Fresh
Appease your hunger with a hearty harvest of fresh fare—straight from the farm and on to you!
To eat:
• Loaded mac n' cheese with Nueske's® pepper bacon, cheddar cheese, peppers and green onions
• Griddled “yard bird” with braised greens*
To drink:
• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
• Wyder's® Dry Pear Hard Cider
• Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
• ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
• Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen Wine
• Tom Gore Chardonnay*
• Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
• Hard cider flight:
• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
• Wyder's® Dry Pear Hard Cider
• Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
• ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
France
Peruse France for a taste of the finer things… food and drink both classical in tone and timeless in their presentation.
To eat:
• Croissant aux escargots with garlic and parsley
• Boeuf bourguignon: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes*
• Crème brûlée vanille chocolat: Vanilla & chocolate crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar
To drink:
• Beer, Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
• Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, Vielles Vignes Mommessin
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet*
• Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
• Ice Pop Pomme: Apple juice, vodka, and St. Germain liqueur
• La Passion Martini Slush: vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry and passion fruit juice
Germany
Revel in the spirit of the Rhineland—sink your teeth into a tasty sausage and then wash it down with a German beer.
To eat:
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham and cheese*
• Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll
• Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
To drink:
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett*
• Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
• Kallstadter Kobnert Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Spätlese Dry
• German Riesling flight:
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
• Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
Greece
Experience old country flavors from a classic land, whether pulled from the sea or picked from trees on the hillside.
To eat:
• Vegetarian moussaka with Gardein™ sausage crumbles*
• Greek salad in a cone
• Chicken gyro with tzatziki sauce
• Spanakopita
To drink:
• Domaine Skouras Moscofilero*
• Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
• Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro
• Tzatziki martini featuring Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka and BOLS® Natural Yoghurt Liqueur
Hawai'i
Say "aloha" as you travel across the Pacific for some tropical flavors and island favorites, both savory and sweet.
To eat:
• Kālua pork slider with sweet and sour Dole® Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise*
• Tuna poke with seaweed salad and lotus root chips
To drink:
• Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave® Golden Ale*
• Kona Brewing Company, Pipeline Porter
• Maui Splash Sweet Pineapple Wine
• Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum
Hops & Barley
Endear yourself to the sensibilities of the States, from stout ales to artisan cheese plates.
To eat:
• New England Lobster Roll*
• Florida grass fed beef slider with pimento cheese
• Fresh baked carrot cake with Craisins® and cream cheese icing
To drink:
• SweetWater Take Two Pils
• Goose Island® Honkers Ale
• Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
• Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
• La Crema® Chardonnay*
• Cambria Estate Winery Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
• Beer Flight (Includes 4, 4 oz. servings)
• SweetWater Take Two Pils
• Goose Island® Honkers Ale
• Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
• Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
Ireland
Jaunt over for favorite flavors o’ the Emerald Isle, including robust cheeses, honey wine and chilled Irish coffee.
To eat:
• Lobster and seafood fisherman’s pie
• Kerrygold® cheese selection: Reserve cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout and Skellig
• Warm chocolate pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard*
To drink:
• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen*
• Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur
Italy
Embark for a delightful occasion in Italy to get your fill of fresh-made pasta and wines from the countryside.
To eat:
• Ravioli alla caprese: Cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil
• Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala: Chicken tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, marsala sauce and ciabatta bread*
• Cannoli al cioccolato: Chocolate-covered cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit
To drink:
• Moretti Lager Beer
• Moretti La Rossa Beer
• Pinot Grigio, Placido
• Corbinello, Montegrande
• Chianti Classico, Placido*
• Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
• Prosecco, Bosco del Merlo
• Frozen margarita with limoncello and tequila
Japan
“Roll” by Japan’s marketplace for an authentic sushi roll. Or, slake your thirst with a draft beer or sake.
To eat:
• Spicy hand roll: Tuna and salmon with Kazan Volcano sauce
• Teriyaki gyoza bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables and sweet teriyaki sauce
• Miso Udon: steamed shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a spicy broth
To drink:
• Kirin Draft Beer
• Pineapple Fuzed Sake
• Sake - Komatsu Tateaki Samurai
• Sake - Suigei Drunken Whale*
Mexico
Come for the culture, stay for the food—enjoy tacos fresh from the grill while you get your fill of ice-cold cerveza.
To eat:
• Tacos de camarón: Battered shrimp, pico de gallo, pickled onions, and chipotle mayonnaise
• Chilaquiles de pollo: Corn chips layered with seasoned chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and cilantro
• Pastel de elote con queso: sweet corn cheesecake
To drink:
• Dos Equis Lager Beer with Floater*
• Mexican sangria
• Tequila Flight
• Guava margarita
Morocco
Make way for food inspired by the rugged mountainsides of this north African nation, including Berber cuisine and beer.
To eat:
• Kefta pocket: Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket
• Harissa chicken roll
• Baklava
To drink:
• Casa Beer*
• Guerouane White*
• Sangria
• Mimosa Royale
New Zealand
Savor the other side of the equator and taste what Kiwi pride is all about—enjoy treats from land, sea and vine.
To eat:
• Steamed green lip mussels with garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs
• Seared venison loin with wild mushroom marsala sauce and kumara dumpling*
• Lamb meatball with spicy tomato chutney
To drink:
• Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
• Brancott Estate® Flight Song™ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Kim Crawford Chardonnay
• Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir*
Patagonia
Tempt your tastes with a sampling of South American cooking, inspired by the continent’s mountainous southern tip.
To eat:
• Beef empanada
• Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato purée*
• Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri
To drink:
• Undurraga Sparkling Wine Brut
• Calle Ocho Chardonnay
• Kaiken Torrontés
• Terrazas Reserva Malbec
Poland
Take part in hearty Polish entrees while you whet your whistle with beer, wine and delicious vodka-based beverages.
To eat:
• Kielbasa and potato pierogi with caramelized onions and sour cream
• Sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash*
To drink:
• Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
• Donausonne® Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine*
• Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka
Scotland
Set out into the Highlands and take your pick from one or more of several Scottish mainstays.
To eat:
• Haggis with neeps and tatties: Traditional Haggis with rutabaga and mashed potatoes
• Fresh potato pancake with Scottish smoked salmon and herb sour cream *
• Seared sea scallop with spinach-cheddar gratin and crispy bacon
• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked cake with lemon cream and toasted oats
To drink:
• Innis & Gunn® CASK OAK Aged Beer*
• Brew Dog Punk Ale
• Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick's Gin
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 12-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 15-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 18-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch flight (12-, 15- and 18-year)
South Korea
Complete your full-circle tour of authentic Asian tastes with a sizable serving of kimchi, a South Korean favorite.
To eat:
• Korean Barbecue Short Rib with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi*
• Roasted pork lettuce wrap with kimchi slaw
To drink:
• iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew
• Myungjak Bokbunja Raspberry Wine*
• Soju Banana Milkshake featuring The Ginger People® Ginger Soother®
Sustainable Chew
Treat yourself to fresh and flavorful selections inspired by the magnificence of mother nature.
To eat:
• Pork Spareribs with red wine, fennel, and cheesy mascarpone grits
• Ricotta & zucchini ravioli with tomato sauce
• Vanilla panna cotta with fresh figs and pistachio brittle
To drink:
• Founders Spectra Trifecta (Chamomile Kolsch)
• Frozen Chew-tini
• Beso Del Sol White Sangria*
Chew Labs
Masterful techniques and modern technology come together for a 21st-century flavor revolution.
To eat:
• Olive oil poached salmon with fresh corn, bacon and pepper jam
• New York strip, parsnip silk, balsamic glaze and arugula foam*
• Liquid nitro chocolate almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel
To drink:
• Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
• Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles*
• Smoking Hibiscus featuring Montelobos® Mezcal Joven
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: What was the first Disney animated feature to be entirely drawn in Florida at Disney's MGM Studios?
A: Mulan
Today's Question: How long (in feet) is the Great Movie Ride in MGM Studios and what is it's significance?
Africa
Journey deep into a diverse assortment of tastes and tannins, inspired by the countries of the African continent.
To eat:
• Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato and pap*
• Buttered chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread
To drink:
• Indaba Chenin Blanc
• DeMorgenzon DMZ Cabernet Róse
• Fairview Pinotage*
• Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
Cheese Studio
Have it your “whey” with a sumptuous selection of smooth and savory cheeses.
To eat:
• Trio of artisan cheese
• Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
• La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
• Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
• Sweet goat cheese panna cotta with guava gellé
• Cheese fondue with sourdough bread
To drink:
• Robert Mondavi FuméBlanc
• Still River Winery Apfel Eis (apple ice wine)
• Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Studio
Sip some of the incredible reds and whites that the American West Coast has to offer.
To eat:
• Trio of artisan cheese
• Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
• La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
• Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
To drink:
• Avviato Pinot Grigio, Oregon
• 14 Hands Chardonnay, Washington
• Franciscan Equilibrium White Wine, California
• Acacia Pinot Noir, California
• Dry Creek Zinfandel, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
• Clayhouse Malbec, California
• Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Australia
Enjoy a rich range of delectable menu options hailing from the land down under, including several Australian wines.
To eat:
• Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas
• Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies*
• Lamington: Yellow cake dipped in chocolate and shredded coconut
To drink:
• Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale
• Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling
• Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay
• Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz*
Belgium
Discover a different take on the waffle as you indulge in savory sweets and hoppy treats from the Kingdom of Belgium.
To eat:
• Potato and leek waffle with beer-braised beef and smoked gouda cream*
• Belgium waffle with warm chocolate ganache and whipped cream
• Belgium waffle with berry compote and whipped cream
To drink:
• Hoegaarden®
• Leffe® Blonde*
• Palm Spéciale Belge Ale
• Stella Artois® Cidre
• Chilled coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• Beer flight: Hoegaarden®, Palm Amber Ale, Leffe® Blonde and Stella Artois® Cidre
Brazil
Explore offerings from the Atlantic coastline as you make your way inland to the heartbeat of South American culture.
To eat:
• Escondidinho de carne, “Little Hidden One”: layered meat pie with mashed yucca
• Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato*
• Pão de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
• Cocada: Brazilian coconut candy
To drink:
• Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer*
• Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça
Brewer’s Collection
Pop the top and soak up some European-style suds. Or, order a flight to set off on your own beer smorgasbord.
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
• BraufactuM Progusta IPA
• Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
• Bier Flight
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
• BraufactuM Progusta IPA
• Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
Canada
Celebrate the “Great White North” with Yukon fare, including refreshing lagers and ice-cold wines.
To eat:
• Canadian cheddar cheese soup
• Chicken sausage with creamy polenta and Minus 8 onion jam
• “Le Cellier” wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce*
To drink:
• Moosehead® Lager
• Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine
• Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
• Tawse Vineyard Cabernet Franc*
China
Commemorate the countrymen of the world’s most populous nation with a choice of their food and beverage favorites.
To eat:
• Beijing roasted duck in steamed bun with hoisin sauce
• Gaoli beef slider*
• Black pepper shrimp with Sichuan noodles
• Chicken pot stickers
To drink:
• TSINGTAO Beer
• Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling*
• Ritzy Lychee with cognac and vodka
• Happy Peach with peach liqueur and dark rum
• Kung Fu Punch with vodka and triple sec
• Mango jasmine tea with popping bubbles
Craft Beers
Sophisticate your knowledge of all things hops and barley with a cool brew or flight from a popular craft brewery.
To drink:
• Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
• Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
• Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
• Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
• 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
• Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
• Flight #1: Florida Harvest
• Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
• Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
• Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
• Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
• Flight #2: Craft Beer Lovers
• 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
• Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
To eat:
• Craft beer snack mix: sweet and savory blend of nuts, fruits, and crackers
• Charcuterie plate: Country pâté, cured meats, and crostini
• Pimento cheese dip with pretzel crisps
• Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail
Desserts & Champagne
Seduce your sweet tooth to the core while you tickle your nose with any one of the bubbly sensations that await you.
To eat:
• Chocolate cherry explosion
• Strawberry-basil champagne “toast”
• Guylian® Belgian chocolate seashell truffles
To drink:
• Nicholas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs
• Möet & Chandon Impérial
• Veuve Clicquot® Ponsardin “Yellow Label”
• Dom Pérignon
• Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial
• Orange Blossom Brewery Toasted Coconut Porter float with caramel ice cream
• Cream soda float with caramel ice cream
• Frozen S’mores featuring Monin® Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
Dominican Republic
The dazzling flavors of Spanish, African and indigenous Taino cuisine come together for a tantalizing assortment of Dominican dishes.
To eat:
• Lechón asado: Roasted pork with mangú, pickled red onion and avocado*
• Soufflé de yuca: Yuca soufflé topped with griddled cheese
• Pescado con coco: Seared grouper, pigeon peas and rice with coconut sauce
• Caramel flan with rum-roasted pineapple
To drink:
• Presidente Pilsner Beer*
• Frozen Dominican piña colada featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
• Frozen sugar cane cocktail featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
Farm Fresh
Appease your hunger with a hearty harvest of fresh fare—straight from the farm and on to you!
To eat:
• Loaded mac n' cheese with Nueske's® pepper bacon, cheddar cheese, peppers and green onions
• Griddled “yard bird” with braised greens*
To drink:
• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
• Wyder's® Dry Pear Hard Cider
• Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
• ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
• Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen Wine
• Tom Gore Chardonnay*
• Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
• Hard cider flight:
• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
• Wyder's® Dry Pear Hard Cider
• Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
• ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
France
Peruse France for a taste of the finer things… food and drink both classical in tone and timeless in their presentation.
To eat:
• Croissant aux escargots with garlic and parsley
• Boeuf bourguignon: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes*
• Crème brûlée vanille chocolat: Vanilla & chocolate crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar
To drink:
• Beer, Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
• Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, Vielles Vignes Mommessin
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet*
• Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
• Ice Pop Pomme: Apple juice, vodka, and St. Germain liqueur
• La Passion Martini Slush: vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry and passion fruit juice
Germany
Revel in the spirit of the Rhineland—sink your teeth into a tasty sausage and then wash it down with a German beer.
To eat:
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham and cheese*
• Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll
• Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
To drink:
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett*
• Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
• Kallstadter Kobnert Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Spätlese Dry
• German Riesling flight:
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
• Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
Greece
Experience old country flavors from a classic land, whether pulled from the sea or picked from trees on the hillside.
To eat:
• Vegetarian moussaka with Gardein™ sausage crumbles*
• Greek salad in a cone
• Chicken gyro with tzatziki sauce
• Spanakopita
To drink:
• Domaine Skouras Moscofilero*
• Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
• Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro
• Tzatziki martini featuring Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka and BOLS® Natural Yoghurt Liqueur
Hawai'i
Say "aloha" as you travel across the Pacific for some tropical flavors and island favorites, both savory and sweet.
To eat:
• Kālua pork slider with sweet and sour Dole® Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise*
• Tuna poke with seaweed salad and lotus root chips
To drink:
• Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave® Golden Ale*
• Kona Brewing Company, Pipeline Porter
• Maui Splash Sweet Pineapple Wine
• Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum
Hops & Barley
Endear yourself to the sensibilities of the States, from stout ales to artisan cheese plates.
To eat:
• New England Lobster Roll*
• Florida grass fed beef slider with pimento cheese
• Fresh baked carrot cake with Craisins® and cream cheese icing
To drink:
• SweetWater Take Two Pils
• Goose Island® Honkers Ale
• Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
• Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
• La Crema® Chardonnay*
• Cambria Estate Winery Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
• Beer Flight (Includes 4, 4 oz. servings)
• SweetWater Take Two Pils
• Goose Island® Honkers Ale
• Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
• Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
Ireland
Jaunt over for favorite flavors o’ the Emerald Isle, including robust cheeses, honey wine and chilled Irish coffee.
To eat:
• Lobster and seafood fisherman’s pie
• Kerrygold® cheese selection: Reserve cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout and Skellig
• Warm chocolate pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard*
To drink:
• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen*
• Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur
Italy
Embark for a delightful occasion in Italy to get your fill of fresh-made pasta and wines from the countryside.
To eat:
• Ravioli alla caprese: Cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil
• Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala: Chicken tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, marsala sauce and ciabatta bread*
• Cannoli al cioccolato: Chocolate-covered cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit
To drink:
• Moretti Lager Beer
• Moretti La Rossa Beer
• Pinot Grigio, Placido
• Corbinello, Montegrande
• Chianti Classico, Placido*
• Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
• Prosecco, Bosco del Merlo
• Frozen margarita with limoncello and tequila
Japan
“Roll” by Japan’s marketplace for an authentic sushi roll. Or, slake your thirst with a draft beer or sake.
To eat:
• Spicy hand roll: Tuna and salmon with Kazan Volcano sauce
• Teriyaki gyoza bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables and sweet teriyaki sauce
• Miso Udon: steamed shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a spicy broth
To drink:
• Kirin Draft Beer
• Pineapple Fuzed Sake
• Sake - Komatsu Tateaki Samurai
• Sake - Suigei Drunken Whale*
Mexico
Come for the culture, stay for the food—enjoy tacos fresh from the grill while you get your fill of ice-cold cerveza.
To eat:
• Tacos de camarón: Battered shrimp, pico de gallo, pickled onions, and chipotle mayonnaise
• Chilaquiles de pollo: Corn chips layered with seasoned chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and cilantro
• Pastel de elote con queso: sweet corn cheesecake
To drink:
• Dos Equis Lager Beer with Floater*
• Mexican sangria
• Tequila Flight
• Guava margarita
Morocco
Make way for food inspired by the rugged mountainsides of this north African nation, including Berber cuisine and beer.
To eat:
• Kefta pocket: Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket
• Harissa chicken roll
• Baklava
To drink:
• Casa Beer*
• Guerouane White*
• Sangria
• Mimosa Royale
New Zealand
Savor the other side of the equator and taste what Kiwi pride is all about—enjoy treats from land, sea and vine.
To eat:
• Steamed green lip mussels with garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs
• Seared venison loin with wild mushroom marsala sauce and kumara dumpling*
• Lamb meatball with spicy tomato chutney
To drink:
• Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
• Brancott Estate® Flight Song™ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Kim Crawford Chardonnay
• Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir*
Patagonia
Tempt your tastes with a sampling of South American cooking, inspired by the continent’s mountainous southern tip.
To eat:
• Beef empanada
• Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato purée*
• Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri
To drink:
• Undurraga Sparkling Wine Brut
• Calle Ocho Chardonnay
• Kaiken Torrontés
• Terrazas Reserva Malbec
Poland
Take part in hearty Polish entrees while you whet your whistle with beer, wine and delicious vodka-based beverages.
To eat:
• Kielbasa and potato pierogi with caramelized onions and sour cream
• Sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash*
To drink:
• Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
• Donausonne® Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine*
• Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka
Scotland
Set out into the Highlands and take your pick from one or more of several Scottish mainstays.
To eat:
• Haggis with neeps and tatties: Traditional Haggis with rutabaga and mashed potatoes
• Fresh potato pancake with Scottish smoked salmon and herb sour cream *
• Seared sea scallop with spinach-cheddar gratin and crispy bacon
• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked cake with lemon cream and toasted oats
To drink:
• Innis & Gunn® CASK OAK Aged Beer*
• Brew Dog Punk Ale
• Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick's Gin
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 12-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 15-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich® Single Malt 18-Year Scotch
• Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch flight (12-, 15- and 18-year)
South Korea
Complete your full-circle tour of authentic Asian tastes with a sizable serving of kimchi, a South Korean favorite.
To eat:
• Korean Barbecue Short Rib with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi*
• Roasted pork lettuce wrap with kimchi slaw
To drink:
• iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew
• Myungjak Bokbunja Raspberry Wine*
• Soju Banana Milkshake featuring The Ginger People® Ginger Soother®
Sustainable Chew
Treat yourself to fresh and flavorful selections inspired by the magnificence of mother nature.
To eat:
• Pork Spareribs with red wine, fennel, and cheesy mascarpone grits
• Ricotta & zucchini ravioli with tomato sauce
• Vanilla panna cotta with fresh figs and pistachio brittle
To drink:
• Founders Spectra Trifecta (Chamomile Kolsch)
• Frozen Chew-tini
• Beso Del Sol White Sangria*
Chew Labs
Masterful techniques and modern technology come together for a 21st-century flavor revolution.
To eat:
• Olive oil poached salmon with fresh corn, bacon and pepper jam
• New York strip, parsnip silk, balsamic glaze and arugula foam*
• Liquid nitro chocolate almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel
To drink:
• Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
• Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles*
• Smoking Hibiscus featuring Montelobos® Mezcal Joven
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: What was the first Disney animated feature to be entirely drawn in Florida at Disney's MGM Studios?
A: Mulan
Today's Question: How long (in feet) is the Great Movie Ride in MGM Studios and what is it's significance?
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
9 Days To Go! Disney Legend Stormy Palmer!
One of The Walt Disney Studio’s most celebrated film editors was Norman “Stormy” Palmer, who left indelible marks on many Disney feature films. These included The Living Desert in 1952, The Incredible Journey in 1963, and The Gnome-Mobile in 1967. He is probably best known, however, for his contributions to Disney nature films, including Water Birds and the innovative CinemaScope short Grand Canyon. This pictorial interpretation of composer Ferde Grofé’s famed suite featured no narration or dialogue.
His onetime assistant, former company vice chairman Roy E. Disney, once recalled, “I particularly remember Stormy’s work on the film ‘Water Birds.’ For one sequence, he cut images of birds flying to Liszt’s Second Hungarian Rhapsody. This was the Studio’s Fantasia of the nature films, and not only did it create a whole new genre, but it won an Academy Award®. After that, virtually every one of our True-Life Adventures had a sequence like this until, ultimately, Stormy edited the film Grand Canyon Suite, which was cut to the Grand Canyon Suite, winning yet another Oscar®.” Born on October 7, 1918, in Santa Ana, California, Norman Palmer was nicknamed by his father. Stormy recalled, “He hung the name on me when I was one or two years old—I’m not sure if I deserved it or not, but it stuck.” In 1937, he graduated from Hollywood High School and submitted an application to the nearby Walt Disney Studios. He then headed north to work on a ranch in Oregon and, while there, received a phone call from his father saying the Studio wanted to hire him.
He joined Disney as a projectionist in 1938, but soon transferred to the Editorial department where he worked on such films as Pinocchio and Fantasia. When World War II interrupted his career, he joined director John Ford at the Field Photographic Branch of the Office of Strategic Services. There, he edited films for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. Stormy later transferred overseas, where he worked as an aerial photographer taking surveillance photos of European countries, including England, France, and Italy.
He returned to Disney after the war, editing films including Make Mine Music and Melody Time. When Walt began producing the True-Life Adventure series, Stormy edited such Oscar winners as The Living Desert, Beaver Valley, and White Wilderness. Other films he contributed to included The African Lion and Nature’s Half Acre.
Stormy also contributed to more than 20 Disney television shows including Atta Girl Kelly, The Best Doggone Dog in the World, and One Day at Teton Marsh. He retired from The Walt Disney Studios in 1983, after 45 years of service.
Norman “Stormy” Palmer passed away on March 23, 2013, in Northridge, California.
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: What past MGM Studios Parade was inspired by a 1992 Full Length Animated Feature?
A: Aladdin's Royal Caravan Parade
Today's Question: What was the first Disney animated feature to be entirely drawn in Florida at Disney's MGM Studios?
His onetime assistant, former company vice chairman Roy E. Disney, once recalled, “I particularly remember Stormy’s work on the film ‘Water Birds.’ For one sequence, he cut images of birds flying to Liszt’s Second Hungarian Rhapsody. This was the Studio’s Fantasia of the nature films, and not only did it create a whole new genre, but it won an Academy Award®. After that, virtually every one of our True-Life Adventures had a sequence like this until, ultimately, Stormy edited the film Grand Canyon Suite, which was cut to the Grand Canyon Suite, winning yet another Oscar®.” Born on October 7, 1918, in Santa Ana, California, Norman Palmer was nicknamed by his father. Stormy recalled, “He hung the name on me when I was one or two years old—I’m not sure if I deserved it or not, but it stuck.” In 1937, he graduated from Hollywood High School and submitted an application to the nearby Walt Disney Studios. He then headed north to work on a ranch in Oregon and, while there, received a phone call from his father saying the Studio wanted to hire him.
He joined Disney as a projectionist in 1938, but soon transferred to the Editorial department where he worked on such films as Pinocchio and Fantasia. When World War II interrupted his career, he joined director John Ford at the Field Photographic Branch of the Office of Strategic Services. There, he edited films for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. Stormy later transferred overseas, where he worked as an aerial photographer taking surveillance photos of European countries, including England, France, and Italy.
He returned to Disney after the war, editing films including Make Mine Music and Melody Time. When Walt began producing the True-Life Adventure series, Stormy edited such Oscar winners as The Living Desert, Beaver Valley, and White Wilderness. Other films he contributed to included The African Lion and Nature’s Half Acre.
Stormy also contributed to more than 20 Disney television shows including Atta Girl Kelly, The Best Doggone Dog in the World, and One Day at Teton Marsh. He retired from The Walt Disney Studios in 1983, after 45 years of service.
Norman “Stormy” Palmer passed away on March 23, 2013, in Northridge, California.
Disney Trivia!
Yesterday's Question:
Q: What past MGM Studios Parade was inspired by a 1992 Full Length Animated Feature?
A: Aladdin's Royal Caravan Parade
Today's Question: What was the first Disney animated feature to be entirely drawn in Florida at Disney's MGM Studios?
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