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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs Is Amazing!

Gideon's Bakehouse

I've been looking forward to trying the enormous cookies at Gideon's Bakehouse for ages. Each cookie is loaded with yummy ingredients and weighs nearly half a pound! When I arrived, I got in the Virtual Queue by talking to one of the employees beneath the gargoyle. 

Gideon's Bakehouse Menu

I'd been waiting about an hour when I received a text message telling me it was time to enter. I checked in and was given a menu card listing the various cookie and cake flavors and a qr code with a link to a list of merchandise that was available that day.

Delighfully Odd Decor

Then, it was time to head inside. Gideon's Bakehouse is filled with wonderfully bizarre artwork and is rather dark and Gothic. I loved it! 

Strange and wonderful artwork

I chose three cookies: Peanut Butter Crunch, Pistachio Toffee, and Cookies & Cream. 

A box of delicious cookies

After they were boxed up, I couldn't resist buying a few stickers: the holographic gargoyle, a white vinyl Gideon's Bakehouse logo, and the adorably odd Signore Pipistrello, their latest character artwork. 

Books everywhere

The cookies are huge and cost $6 each. The stickers were $2 for the logo sticker and $4 each for the other stickers. It was definitely worth it. 

Cookies

The cookies are delicious! Not too sweet and loaded with oreos or peanut butter chips or candied pistachios. Yum!

Stickers

Gideon's Bakehouse is located across from Jock Lindsey’s Hanger Bar in Disney Springs. I highly recommend taking the time to visit.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Marvel's Shang-Chi Is Nearly Here

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel

There are just 4 days left before Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters. I can't wait to see it!


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters this Friday, September 3rd.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Quote of the Week

Mark Twain Quote

Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.

- Mark Twain, Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Photo of the Week

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Huey, Dewey and Louie are adorable on this artwork hidden inside the Murphy bed at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Hocus Pocus Cookie Cutters

Hocus Pocus

I found the coolest thing at JoAnn's yesterday. It's a tiny set of four Hocus Pocus themed cookie cutters! Each cutter is less than 2 inches tall, so they'll make the perfect one-bite sugar cookies or maybe even shortbread. The four shapes include: Winifred's spell book, the black flame candle, the Sanderson Sisters' cauldron, and Binx's head. So cute! I can't wait to make cookies!

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser

Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marvel

The first teaser trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home has arrived and it looks amazing. In this movie, Peter Parker is dealing with the aftermath of Mysterio leaking his real identity to the world. When he approaches Doctor Strange in hope of erasing the knowledge from the world, he discovers life is never that easy.


Spider-Man: No Way Home arrives in theaters on December 17.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Oo-De-Lally Golly What A Day!

Robin Hood mug
All images: BoxLunch

Robin Hood is one of my favorite classic Disney movies. I've probably watched it 100 times and I still enjoy watching that rascally fox outwit silly old Prince John every time. If you love Robin Hood as much as I do, you might be interested in this new mug coming this December to BoxLunch.

Robin Hood mug

It features Alan-A-Dale on one side and Robin Hood himself on the other. The ceramic mug is currently available for pre-order and costs $16.90.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Does He Look Like He Can Fight?

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings looks better and better. In the latest clip, Katy discovers that her friend is not as average as he appears.


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters on September 3rd. 

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Quote of the Week

Josh Billings Quote

As in a game of cards, so in the game of life, we must play what is dealt to us, and the glory consists, not so much in winning, as in playing a poor hand well.

- Josh Billings, Josh Billings on Ice and Other Things

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Photo of the Week

Marvel's What If...? LEGO

New LEGO sets are one of my favorite things. I can't wait to get started on Captain Carter and the Hydra Stomper from Marvel's What If...?.

Friday, August 20, 2021

The Final Eternals Trailer Is Here

Marvel's Eternals
Entertainment Weekly

The final trailer for Marvel's Eternals has arrived and it looks incredible! For 7,000 years, the Eternals have protected humans from the Deviants. Now, they must come together once again to save our world. 


"When you love something, you protect it."

Marvel's Eternals
Marvel

Marvel's Eternals arrives in theaters on November 5.

Thursday, August 19, 2021

A New Episode Of Marvel's What If...? Has Arrived

What if... T'Challa became a Star-Lord?
Marvel

The second episode of Marvel's What If...? has arrived on DisneyPlus. This time, the question is "What if... T'Challa became a Star-Lord?" If Yondu had kidnapped T'Challa to join the Ravagers, how would the story have changed? This episode will likely be rather bittersweet as it marks the final performance of Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa. New episodes of What If...? arrive each Wednesday on DisneyPlus. 

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Clip

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel

Marvel has released a clip of one of the fight scenes in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and it looks fantastic. 


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters on September 3rd. 

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Harmonious Soundtrack Sounds Incredible

EPCOT's Harmonious
Disney

EPCOT's next nighttime show looks like it's going to be fantastic. "Harmonious" brings together Disney music beloved worldwide with a whole new twist. This time, the songs will be performed by famous names and rising stars from around the world in more than a dozen languages and representing many cultures. As Disney recently shared, "'Harmonious' celebrates the music of Disney and its ability to unite us all, bridging cultures and generations to unlock the magic of possibility."

It was quite the feat to bring this all together with more than 100 recording sessions in 9 countries and 5 states. And the list of performers looks amazing, and includes two of my favorite violinists: Máiréad Nesbitt from Celtic Woman and Lindsey Stirling. "Harmonious" arrives in EPCOT on October 1st as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Disney World. 

Monday, August 16, 2021

Shaun the Sheep Pancakes

Shaun the Sheep
Aardman Animation

I absolutely adore Aardman Animation's Shaun the Sheep. The characters make me laugh every episode without ever saying a word. I love watching old and new episodes on Netflix and am always of the lookout for a Shaun the Sheep craft to do. For even more Shaun the Sheep inspired fun, how about trying these recipes for Shaun and Bitzer pancakes.


Shaun looks delicious covered in Nutella and whipped cream with banana and chocolate disc eyes.


Bitzer like equally delicious with Nutella nose, whipped cream hat, & banana-blueberry features, all on a pumpkin pancake.

I don't know which one to make first, I'm sure they'll both be delightful!

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Quote of the Week

Helen Keller Quote

Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.

- Helen Keller

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Photo of the Week

Pirstes of the Caribbean

This mischievous kitty has claimed my Pirates of the Caribbean blanket for her own. Apparently I'm not the only one who loves Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Learning To Cook With Goofy

How To Stay At Home
Disney

Disney's latest silly Goofy shorts are all about How To Stay At Home. The three animated shorts include things I think we've all experienced in the last year and a half: "How to Wear a Mask", "Binge Watching", and "Learning to Cook". They remind me so much of the old classic Goofy how-to shorts I watched growing up. So funny! Disney's How To Stay At Home shorts are available now on DisneyPlus.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Marvel's What If...? Clip

Captain Carter
Marvel

It looks like Captain Carter is really enjoying the perks of the super soldier serum in this clip from Marvel's What If...?


The first episode of Marvel's What If...? is available on DisneyPlus. New episodes will be added each Wednesday. 

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Halloween Treats Have Arrived At Disney World

Frozen Apple Cider


Halloween is my favorite time of year in the Disney Parks. Fun and spooky pumpkins pop up everywhere, characters appear dressed up in their Halloween best, and delicious treats can be found throughout the parks. Halloween treats that can now be found in the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.

In the Magic Kingdom, many of the treats are exclusive to the Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Here are a few sweet treats I can't wait to try.

Tomorrowland:

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
  • Prince John Sucker – Tart green apple lemonade slush topped with whipped cream and a ring pop
Frontierland:

Golden Oak Outpost
  • Mocha Chocolate Chip – Frozen mocha topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a sugar acorn
  • Apple Ginger Dale – Frozen apple cider mixed with ginger ale topped with whipped cream and chopped TWIX cookies bars
Main Street:

Outdoor Vending Carts
  • Maleficent Churro – Churro covered in chocolate cookie crumble drizzled with purple icing topped with green and purple sugar
Fantasyland:

Storybook Treats
  • Five Dozen Egg Slush – Frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream garnished with a cinnamon stick
Liberty Square:

Sleepy Hollow
  • Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake – Funnel cake topped with chocolate cookie crumbles, purple vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and M&M’s milk chocolate Ghoul’s Mix
Hollywood Studios has even more spooky treats to taste.

ABC Commissary
  • Caramel Apple Tart – Spiced caramel cheesecake mousse apple served atop a cinnamon apple tart
  • Chocolate Mousse – Raspberry dark chocolate mousse, chocolate almond cake, a layer of hazelnut crunch, and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake
  • Frozen Apple Cider
Backlot Express
  • Spooky Ghost Cupcake – Fudge-filled chocolate cupcake topped with cookies & cream buttercream, spooky sprinkles, and vanilla meringue ghost
  • Frozen Apple Cider – Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls
PizzeRizzo
  • Pumpkin Cannoli – Spooky cannoli filled with whipped pumpkin cheesecake
  • Frozen Apple Cider
Woody’s Lunch Box
  • Halloween Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate-hazelnut filled lunch box tart frosted with spooky vanilla icing, Halloween sprinkles, and candy corn
Fairfax Fare and Catalina Eddie’s
  • Pumpkin Spice Cookie – Pumpkin spice shortbread cookie covered in white chocolate
Hollywood Scoops
  • Halloween Shake – Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake donut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn
Rosie’s All-American Café
  • Witch’s Hat Mousse – Whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls and chocolate shortbread cookie
  • Frozen Apple Cider
The Trolley Car Café
  • Pumpkin Mousse – Milk chocolate chai mousse filled with pumpkin bread set atop a chocolate shortbread cookie and vanilla buttercream
  • Spooky Ghost Cupcake
Outdoor Carts
  • Halloween Brownie – Chocolate Mickey brownie with fun Halloween sprinkles
  • Halloween Popcorn Mix
So far, EPCOT only has one Halloween treat, but hopefully there will be more to come. 

Canada Popcorn Cart
  • Spooky Caramel-Apple Cider in a Poison Apple Sipper
Which spooky Halloween treats will you be trying first?

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Marvel Reimagines The MCU In What If...?

Marvel's What If...?
All images: Marvel

Marvel's What If...? animated series makes its debut tomorrow. The first episode will deal with what would have happened if Peggy Carter received the super soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers

Marvel's What If...?

I can't wait! 


Marvel's What If...? arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, August 11, with new episodes every Wednesday. 

Monday, August 9, 2021

Trenette Al Pesto Recipe From Pixar's Luca

Pixar Recipe
Pixar

Luca and Alberto help to cook their favorite land dish, Trenette al Pesto, in this adorable video from Pixar.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Quote of the Week

Doctor Who Quote
BBC

Books! The best weapons in the world!

- The 10th Doctor, Doctor Who: Tooth and Claw

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Photo of the Week

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Constance’s For Better Or For Worse Wedding Cake is one of the best treats at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I'm hoping it returns this year.

Friday, August 6, 2021

Shang-Chi Mixes Action And Fun

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
All images: Marvel

The previous trailers for Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have shown a little about his past and some action scenes. This latest trailer shows more of the humorous side.


Marvel also released six new character posters for the film.

Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

Awkwafina as Katy

Awkwafina as Katy

Tony Leung as Wenwu

Tony Leung as Wenwu

Meng'er Zhang as Xialing

Meng'er Zhang as Xialing

Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan

Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan

Unknown as the Death Dealer

And an unknown actor as the Death Dealer

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters on September 3.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Steve The Hydra Stomper

Marvel's What If...?
Marvel

The first clip from Marvel's What If...? is here and it looks amazing. This glimpse of how Steve Rogers adapted when he didn't receive the super soldier serum takes the story in a while new direction. 


Marvel's What If...? arrives on DisneyPlus on August 11.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Marvel's What If...? Changes Everything

What If...
Marvel

What if the familiar Marvel stories were turned on their heads? What if the characters you thought you knew had chosen a different path? This is the premise for Marvel's latest animated series, What If...?


Marvel's What If...? arrives on DisneyPlus on August 11.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Naan and Cucumber Raita Recipe From Sanaa

Disney Recipe
Disney

If you're craving a new Disney recipe you can make at home, why not try this Naan and Cucumber Raita from Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It looks delicious!

Naan Bread 
Makes 5 (8-inch) naan

3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp coarse salt
1/2 Tbsp baking soda
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup warm water
1 Tbsp canola oil
4 Tbsp butter, melted

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; stir to combine. Combine milk, water, and oil in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. With mixer running, pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. As soon as mixture comes together, switch attachment to a dough hook and mix until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Do not over-mix.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Place a pizza stone on a top rack of oven, positioned approximately 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes. Divide dough evenly into 5 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Turn oven to broil. Carefully slide one circle of dough onto the preheated pizza stone, and broil until bread is bubbled and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully, as the bread can burn very quickly. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.

Brush the warm bread with melted butter and serve immediately.

Cucumber Raita
Makes 2 cups

1 1/2 cups Greek-style plain yogurt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into small pieces
1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and freshly ground
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp coarse salt 

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill before serving. 

Monday, August 2, 2021

Shang-Chi Can't Escape His Destiny

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel

It all began when Tony Stark first encountered the Ten Rings. That was the start of Marvel's next super hero movie: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shang-Chi has run away to find a new life and avoid his past, but you can't escape your destiny. 


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters on September 3rd.

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Quote of the Week

C.S. Lewis Quote

You can never get a cup of tea large enough
or a book long enough to suit me.

- C.S. Lewis