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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Roundup Rodeo BBQ

Toy Story Land
All images: Disney

A new restaurant is headed to Hollywood Studios this Spring. Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a sit-down, family-style restaurant with a Toy Story theme. It looks like the rootinest tootinest cowboy restaurant in the wild, wild west! Here's a look at the menu.

Prospector’s Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
  • Prospector’s Homemade Cheddar Biscuits served with sweet pepper jelly
Salads
  • Tomato Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled red onions tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with fresh dill ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • Rex’s Romaine and Kale Salad: Romaine and kale mixed with green apples, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries tossed with green goddess dressing
  • Watermelon Salad: Cubed watermelon garnished with freshly torn mint leaves ๐Ÿฅฌ
Meats
  • Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, slow-cooked for hours in our onsite smokehouse
  • Buttercup’s Beef Brisket: Hand-sliced beef brisket, smoked then slow-cooked to juicy perfection
  • There’s a Sausage in My Boot: Spiced pork sausage fire-grilled over live oak to give it an added kick 
  • BBQ Chicken – with Style! Chicken brined for 48 hours, rubbed with our secret backyard BBQ spice and smoked to tender juiciness
Plant-based entrees
  • Slow-smoked Cauliflower topped with sweet harissa drizzle and crunchy walnut gremolata ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • Oven-roasted “Bratwurst” that is tender and juicy, sliced to perfection ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • Impossible “Rib Chop” seasoned with spices, then roasted and glazed with sweet BBQ sauce and skewered on a sugar cane “bone” ๐Ÿฅฌ
Sides
  • The Married Spuds: Loaded potato barrels drizzled with green goddess dressing, cheese sauce, and seasoned BBQ spices
  • Force Field Fried Pickles: Jumbo pickle spears coated with a dill-flavored breading and fried to perfection
  • Slinky Doooooooooog Mac & Cheese: Spiral pasta in a creamy house-made cheese sauce topped with crumbled cheddar crackers 
  • Buckin’ Baked Beans: A traditional BBQ picnic favorite ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • Cowpoke Corn on the Cob: Grilled and seasoned with a chili-lime spice blend, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice
  • Mean Old Potato Salad: Homestyle with red-skinned potatoes
  • Veggie Slaw: Crunchy shredded veggie slaw that is a summertime favorite! 
  • Campfire-roasted Vegetables: A variety of roasted seasonal vegetables ๐Ÿฅฌ
Desserts
  • Cupcake ร  la Forky: Forky is up to something sweet! A classic chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate ganache center topped with velvety graham cracker buttercream and a sugar cookie
  • Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake: An iconic creamy dessert that balances the tanginess of the cheesecake with the natural sweetness of blueberries and lemon
  • Billy’s Chocolate Silk Pie: Layers of graham cracker crust and silky chocolate mousse topped with chantilly cream
  • Goat’s Apple Pie: A picnic classic! Tart apples and warm pie spices balance perfectly with the creamy sweet filling under a crumble crust
  • Gruff’s Peach-Strawberry Pie: With its silky sweet peaches and tartness of strawberries, this dessert is a fruit-centric delight! ๐Ÿฅฌ
Beverages

Nonalcoholic offerings:
  • Molly’s Frozen Iced Tea: A frosty concoction with iced tea and citrus flavors
  • Frozen Cocoa: A frozen blend of cocoa and vanilla topped with miniature marshmallows
  • Partysaurus Tex: Strawberry lemonade is even more fun when you garnish it with gummy worms!
Grown-up Craft Cocktails:
  • Snake Eye Margarita: Inspired by a summertime BBQ featuring watermelon, smoke, and a bit of spice! 
  • Rum Punch: Rum punch with vibrant flavors of passion fruit and pineapple finished with a smoky spiced garnish
  • Chocolate with a Grown-up Twist: A blend of chocolate rum, horchata liqueur, cocoa, and flavors of toasted marshmallow
  • Frozen Peanut Butter & Jelly: A fun frozen twist on the classic peanut butter & jelly featuring peanut butter whiskey 
  • Whiskey Lemonade: A fresh take on a strawberry lemonade made with Tennessee whiskey and Italian bitter aperitif
  • The Rodeo Mule: A classic “patio sipper,” this mule mixes vodka with fresh juices and ginger beer
  • A selection of beer, hard cider, and wines by the glass
All entreรฉs are served with an assortment of sweet, traditional, and spicy BBQ sauces. All meals include your choice of four sides and a selection of desserts for the table.

๐Ÿฅฌ - Plant-based

Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens on March 23. You should be able to begin booking a reservation soon. I can't wait to try it out!

Monday, January 30, 2023

Photo of the Week

Funko Headquarters

The POPVinyl figures are larger than life at Funko Headquarters in Everett, Washington. But, it was fun to hang out with Luke and the Wampa.

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Quote of the Week

Jane Austen Quote


There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.

- Jane Austen, Emma

Saturday, January 28, 2023

It's International LEGO Day!

LEGO Star Wars Trash Compactor
LEGO Star Wars Trash Compactor

Today is International LEGO Day. It marks the day in 1958 when the son of the inventor of LEGO, Ole Kirk Christiansen, submitted the patent for the original bricks. Can you believe it's been 65 years? Even more amazing is that they have been making the colorful plastic bricks since 1949.

LEGO Star Wars Trash Compactor
One thing's for sure. We're all gonna be a lot thinner!

So, now that you know a little bit more about one of the world's favorite toys, how will you celebrate? Maybe you'll watch one of the many LEGO movies or shorts. (There are several Star Wars LEGO shows on DisneyPlus.) Or maybe you'll start working on that new set you received for Christmas and just haven't gotten around to playing with yet.

LEGO Star Wars Trash Compactor
These aren't the droids you're looking for...

I plan to build one of my new Marvel sets. Maybe the Captain Carter What If set or the adorable life-sized Baby Groot. No matter what you decide to do, have fun with your LEGO today!

Friday, January 27, 2023

Go Behind The Scenes Of Willow

Willow
Lucasfilm

Willow, the series of continuing adventures of everyone's favorite Nelwyn, was actually a lot of fun to watch. And it looks like it was a lot of fun to make, too.


Willow: Behind the Magic is available now on DisneyPlus.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Enter The Quantum Realm Featurette

Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Marvel

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania looks more intense with every trailer.
This glimpse behind-the-scenes is the most intriguing look yet.


Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrives in theaters on February 17th.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 Funko POPVinyl

Marvel Funko
All images: Funko

Have you seen the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 POPVinyl figures from Funko? They are so fun! 

Here are the fifteen figures in the new collection:
  • Star Lord in the new Guardians uniform
  • Groot
  • Mantis (Target Exclusive)
  • Rocket in the new Guardians uniform
  • Nebula in the new Guardians uniform
  • Rocket (BoxLunch Exclusive)
Marvel Funko
  • Kraglin
  • Mantis in the new Guardians uniform
  • Adam Warlock
  • Drax in the new Guardians uniform
Marvel Funko
  • Groot (Jumbo Size Target Exclusive)
Marvel Funko
  • Cosmo
  • Cosmo (Flocked Hot Topic Exclusive)
Marvel Funko
  • Baby Rocket (Flocked Funko Exclusive) 
  • Baby Rocket
Baby Rocket is so cute! The figures are currently available for pre-order from various retailers including Target, Walmart, and Amazon. They likely won't be released until May or later as Funko products have experienced major shipping delays in the last few years.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Le Festin - Ratatouille

Ratatouille
Disney

Every time I watch Ratatouille or hear it's music, I remember visiting Paris. It was trรจs magnifique!

Monday, January 23, 2023

Disney100 Celebration Treats at Disneyland

Minnie Apples
All images: Disney

Can you believe the Walt Disney Company is turning 100 this year? To celebrate, an array of delightful sweets and treats are available throughout the Disneyland Resort. Which one will you try first?

Lemon Tea Cake

Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet 
  • Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon ๐Ÿง
Blue Bayou Restaurant 
  • Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star ๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
  • Disney100 Blue Bayou Champagne Glass: Available per glass or in a set ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฆ
Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner ๐Ÿญ
  • Minnie Apple ๐Ÿง
  • Minnie Cake Pop ๐Ÿง
Galactic Grill ๐Ÿญ ๐ŸงŠ
  • Platinum Trifle ๐Ÿง
  • Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust ๐Ÿง ๐ŸงŠ
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard 
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip 
Hungry Bear Restaurant

Hungry Bear Restaurant ๐ŸงŠ
  • Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb angus chuck patty, green chile, and bacon cheddar sauce with spicy crispy potato planks on a brioche bun ๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
  • Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper 
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip 
Mr Banks Shortbread Tart

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafรฉ 
  • Platinum Trifle ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿญ
  • Lemon Tea Cake ๐Ÿง
  • Mr. Banks Shortbread Tart: Caramel and chocolate ganache in a shortbread tart, purple-colored white chocolate mousse, sea salt, edible silver stars, and silver crunch pearls ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿญ
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler 
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper
Refreshment Corner

Refreshment Corner
 ๐Ÿญ ๐ŸงŠ
  • Violet Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel drizzled with salted vanilla cream and lavender sugar ๐Ÿง
  • Sparkling Grape: Sprite with grape syrup topped with a candy strip ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper 
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip
Disney 100 Churro

Town Square Churro and Tomorrowland Churro
 ๐Ÿญ
  • Disney100 Churro rolled in cherry sugar drizzled with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls ๐Ÿง
French Onion Dip Pizza

Disney California Adventure Park
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta ๐ŸงŠ
  • French Onion Dip Pizza: Mozzarella, Gruyรจre, caramelized onion, and sliced roast beef served with a side of beef au jus ๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
  • Lemon Chiffon Pie ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip 
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats ๐Ÿญ
  • Minnie Apple ๐Ÿง
  • Minnie Cake Pop ๐Ÿง
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream ๐Ÿญ
  • SNICKERS Sundae: Butter-pecan ice cream topped with chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup ๐Ÿง
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafรฉ ๐Ÿญ
  • Platinum Trifle ๐Ÿง
Flo’s V-8 Cafรฉ
  • Lemon Chiffon Pie ๐Ÿง
Hollywood Lounge

Hollywood Lounge ๐ŸงŠ
  • Platinum Blue: Rum, blue curaรงao, DOLE pineapple and sour mix ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿญ
  • Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust ๐Ÿง ๐ŸงŠ
Lamplight Lounge

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining and Lamplight Lounge ๐Ÿญ
  • Disney100 Cocktail: Empress Gin, pea flower, honey, lavender, and lemon juice garnished with an edible flower ๐Ÿง
Magic Key Terrace ๐Ÿญ
  • Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star ๐Ÿง
Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart 
  • Lemon Tea Cake ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard 
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler 
Platinum Trifle

Pacific Wharf Cafรฉ ๐Ÿญ ๐ŸงŠ
  • Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crรจme fraรฎche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard
  • Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper 
Schmoozies

Schmoozies ๐Ÿญ
  • Steamboat Willie Shake: Cookies & cream shake with whipped topping and chocolate creme-filled cookie ears ๐Ÿง
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard 
Prickly Paloma

Sonoma Terrace ๐Ÿญ ๐ŸงŠ
  • Prickly Paloma: Tequila, prickly pear and grapefruit ginger beer ๐Ÿง
Studio Catering Co.
  • Old-Fashioned Cream Soda ๐Ÿง ๐ŸงŠ
  • Disney100 Thermo Tumbler 
Grizzly Peak Churro, Hollywood Churro, and Goofy’s Churro ๐Ÿญ
  • Disney100 Churro ๐Ÿง
Lavender Honor and Enchanted Centuria Martini

Downtown Disney District
Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Cafe ๐Ÿญ
  • Lavender Honor: Gin, plum liqueur, yuzu, and cava ๐Ÿง
Naples Ristorante e Bar  ๐Ÿญ
  • Enchanted Centuria Martini: Blanco tequila, chilled espresso, Irish cream, and vanilla syrup topped with an edible flower ๐Ÿง
Marceline’s Confectionary ๐Ÿญ
  • Minnie Apple ๐Ÿง
  • Minnie Cake Pop ๐Ÿง
Tortilla Jo’s

Tortilla Jo’s ๐Ÿญ
  • 3 Leches Cake: Fresh berries, tres leches sauce, and snow-white chocolate confetti ๐Ÿง
  • Burgundy Celebration: Tequila blanco, organic margarita mix, and cabernet wine ๐Ÿง
  • The Last Pedal: Tequila blanco, rose syrup, fresh lime, sparkling water, smoke top, and garnished with an edible flower ๐Ÿง
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 
GCH Craftsman Grill
  • Walt’s Chili Bread Bowl
  • Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard
GCH Holiday Cart 
  • Disney100 Rice Krispie Treat ๐Ÿง
Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard

Collectibles
Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard ๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
Disneyland
  • Bengal Barbecue 
  • French Market Restaurant 
  • Fruit Cart in Fantasyland
  • Harbour Galley
  • “it’s a small world” Lemonade Cart
  • Mint Julep Bar 
  • Outdoor Food Carts
  • Plaza Inn
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 
  • Red Rose Taverne
  • Royal Street Veranda 
  • Ship to Shore
  • Stage Door Cafรฉ 
  • The Golden Horseshoe
  • Tomorrowland Lemonade Cart
  • Troubadour Tavern
California Adventure
  • Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 
  • Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
  • Lucky Fortune Cookery 
  • Outdoor Food Carts
  • Paradise Garden Grill
  • Pixar Pier Lemonade Cart 
  • Smokejumpers Grill
Disney Resort Hotels
  • Disneyland Hotel Coffee House
Disney100 Thermo Tumbler

Disney100 Thermo Tumbler
๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
Disneyland
  • Bengal Barbecue 
  • Edelweiss Snacks
  • French Market Restaurant 
  • Harbour Galley
  • “it’s a small world” Lemonade Cart
  • Plaza Inn
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
  • Red Rose Taverne
  • Stage Door Cafรฉ 
  • The Golden Horseshoe 
California Adventure
  • Corn Dog Castle
  • Paradise Garden Grill 
  • Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper
๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
Disneyland
  • Bengal Barbecue 
  • French Market Restaurant 
  • Harbour Galley
  • Plaza Inn
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 
  • Red Rose Taverne
  • Stage Door Cafรฉ 
  • The Golden Horseshoe 
California Adventure
  • Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 
  • Corn Dog Castle 
  • Fairfax Market
  • Outdoor Food Carts
  • Paradise Garden Grill  
  • Smokejumpers Grill 
Disney Resort Hotels
  • Disneyland Hotel Coffee House
Disney100 Poison Apple Mug

Disney100 Poison Apple Mug
๐Ÿง๐Ÿญ
  • Casey Jr. Churro Cart
  • Mortimer’s Market
Disney100 Platinum Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket ๐Ÿง
  • Popcorn Carts in Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier
Disney 100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket

Disney100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket
๐Ÿง 
  • Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, and Town Square
  • Popcorn Carts on Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier 
Disney100 Cinderella Premium Bucket ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฆ
  • Fantasyland Theater 
  • Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” and Town Square
Disney100 Star Glow Cube

Disney100 Star Glow Cube
๐Ÿง๐Ÿฆ
Disneyland
  • Bengal Barbecue 
  • Harbour Galley
  • Mint Julep Bar 
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
  • Red Rose Taverne 
California Adventure
  • Award Wieners
  • Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 
  • Corn Dog Castle
  • Smokejumpers Grill
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip
๐Ÿง๐Ÿฆ
Disneyland
  • Bengal Barbecue 
  • Harbour Galley
  • “it’s a small world” Pretzel Cart
  • Mint Julep Bar 
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
  • Red Rose Taverne
California Adventure
  • Award Wieners
  • Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 
  • Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 
  • Corn Dog Castle 
  • Hollywood Churro Cart
  • Paradise Garden Grill
  • Smokejumpers Grill 
๐Ÿง - New
๐Ÿญ ‐ Available beginning January 27
๐Ÿฆ ‐ Coming Soon
๐ŸงŠ - Glow Cube Available

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Quote of the Week

Agatha Christie Quote
20th Century Studios

The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.

- Hercule Poirot, Murder on the Orient Express

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Photo of the Week

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington

The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle is filled with absolutely stunning glass sculptures.
And it has quite the views of the Space Needle, too.

Friday, January 20, 2023

These Quantumania Character Posters Are Amazing

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
All images: Marvel

It's nearly time to return to the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and his family. These amazing new posters give a glimpse of each character. Above is Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Bill Murray as Lord Krylar

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror

Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrives in theaters on February 17th.