The Mandalorian Returns Tomorrow

Lucasfilm

It's nearly time for the continuing adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu. I love this show, so I can't wait!

Star Wars The Mandalorian Season 3 arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, March 1.

"The Last Goodbye" - Billy Boyd

Warner Brothers

Every time I rewatch Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, I'm reminded how much I truly love the soundtracks. There's just something about them that, while frequently melancholy, is also quite peaceful. This song, "The Last Goodbye", was written and performed by Billy Boyd (Peregrine "Pippin" Took in LOTR) for the end of the Hobbit trilogy. It's just lovely.

Quote of the Week

Miramax

The truth is rarely pure and never simple. 

- Algernon, The Importance of Being Earnest

Photo of the Week

You shall not pass!

These Willow Funko POPVinyl Figures Are Fantastic

Funko

Funko has created four new POPVinyl figures celebrating the classic fantasy film Willow. First up is Willow Ufgood, holding baby Elora Danan. Next is Madmartigan in the armor he found at Tir Asleen. Then, General Kael, a Bone Reaver and leader of the Army of Nockmaar.

Finally, there are two different figures of Sorcha. The common figure shows her red hair and the chase wears her helmet. All of the POPVinyl figures stand on a grey base with the movie title in gold. The figures are currently available for pre-order from Entertainment Earth and should be released sometime in May.

Are You Ready For The Return Of The Mandalorian?

Lucasfilm

There's less than a week to go until season 3 of The Mandalorian debuts. Are you ready for the continuing adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu? 

Star Wars The Mandalorian arrives on DisneyPlus on March 1.

"Where You Come From" - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Marvel

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur looks so cute!

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

"Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they protect New York City's Lower East Side from danger.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is now available on DisneyPlus. 

The Mandalorian Season 3 Clip

Lucasfilm

This clip of Din Djarin and Grogu is so cute! I love how Grogu uses the force to spin the chair. What kid wouldn't want the ability to do that?

Star Wars The Mandalorian Season 3 arrives on DisneyPlus on March 1.

The Marvels Poster

Marvel

The first poster for Marvel's The Marvels has been released and it looks pretty amazing. I can't wait to see Monica Rambeau, Carol Danvers, and Kamala Khan team up! But, it appears that the release date has been pushed back from July 28 to November 10, so we're in for a little bit longer wait.

Quote of the Week

BBC

Sometimes, the only choices you have are bad ones,

but you still have to choose.

- Twelfth Doctor, Mummy on the Orient Express

Photo of the Week

The delightfully decayed decor of Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs is nearly as enchanting as their cookies.

Phase 5 Has Begun...

Marvel

Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived. And there's a new villain in town.

Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is in theaters now.

They're Ready To Save The Galaxy... Again

Marvel

The latest trailer for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is a doozy.

Its funny, and sad, and heartwarming, all at the same time. 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 arrives in theaters on May 5th.

Indiana Jones TV Spot

Lucasfilm

A new TV spot for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny made its debut during the Super Bowl on Sunday. It looks like this one is going to be good!

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny arrives in theaters on June 30.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Disney

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Disney 100

Disney

Can you believe this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company?

I wonder if Walt and Roy Disney had any idea how many lives would be touched by the magic they created.

Quote of the Week

New Line Cinema

Things will go as they will; 

and there is no need to hurry

to meet them.

- Treebeard, The Two Towers

Photo of the Week

I love all of the surprise character art hidden throughout the World Showcase during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This scene of Mushu and CriKee from 2019 may be my favorite.

"May It Be" - Enya

Enya

We are currently rewatching The Lord of the Rings movies. They are still one of my favorite movie series, and the books are even better. I also love the music, which is somewhat haunting and beautiful. "May It Be", which was performed by Enya for the end credits of The Fellowship of the Ring, feels sad, but lovely.

The Countdown Is On For TRON Lightcycle / Run

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The Upload Conduit is powered on and the Lightcycles are ready. Are you prepared to enter The Grid? In just under two months, Disney World's latest roller coaster, TRON Lightcycle / Run, will open for guests. It is expected to be the fastest coaster at any Disney Park.

There are a few things you should know before you board your Lightcycle as a member of Team Blue.

• This ride can only be accessed via a virtual queue. There is no standby queue. Guests with a ticket and park reservation can request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app.
• Guests can purchase an individual Lightning Lane entry via the My Disney Experience app. Pricing and availability will vary.
• Bags and loose items, including user headwear, must be stored in the lockers in the queue. The lockers are complimentary and can be locked and unlocked with a MagicBand or ticket card. Guests who don't have a MagicBand or ticket card will be assigned a card for the lockers. Small items, such as glasses, cellphones, and wallets can be stored in a small compartment on the ride vehicle.

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• Disney PhotoPass photos and video will be captured on the ride. To collect a preview of the photo and video, either wear a MagicBand or bring your cellphone with the My Disney Experience app enabled onto the Lightcycle and stow it in the onboard compartment.

TRON Lightcycle / Run opens in the Magic Kingdom on April 4th.

The New Lord Of The Rings LEGO Are Incredible!

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LEGO makes some of the most incredibly intricate building sets for adult collectors. This new set is a recreation of "the Last Homely House" from the Lord of the Rings. Rivendell is made up of 6167 pieces and features an astounding 15 minifigures: Bilbo, Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, Boromir, Elrond, Arwen, two Elves, and a Dwarf.

Here's the official description from LEGO:

Journey into Rivendell with this LEGO The Lord of the Rings collectible. Based on the Middle-earth valley where the famous quest began, this impressive 6,167-piece project for adults is bursting with details that movie fans will adore.

The building set is decorated with foliage that creates the feeling of being deep inside the Rivendell forest and includes magical details including an elven forge, Elrond's cluttered study, the Shards of Narsil, plus paintings and statues from the history of Middle-earth. It also comes with 15 minifigures to bring favorite scenes to life. The minifigures have detachable legs, so you can seat them around the table to recreate the iconic Council of Elrond scene.

This highly requested building set has been designed for The Lord of the Rings fans and film-lovers who appreciate stunning design.

The set measures over 15 inches high, 29.5 inches wide and 19.5 inches deep and splits into 3 sections: the tower, the council ring and the gazebo with river and bridge.

The Rivendell set costs a whopping $499.99 and will be released on the LEGO website on March 8.

You shall not pass!

If that's a bit out of your budget, there are more affordable options in the form of three new BrickHeadz sets that are available now. The first features Gandalf the Grey and the Balrog in the Mines of Moria from The Fellowship of the Ring. This set sells for $19.99.

Our only wish, to catch a fish, so juicy sweet!

Next up is Gollum, holding a fish, and Frodo, holding Sting and the One Ring, from The Two Towers. This set sells for $14.99.

I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.

And finally, Arwen and Aragorn as they appeared at Aragorn's coronation in Return of the King. This set sells for $19.99.

Valentine's Day Sweets At Disneyland

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An delightful array of sweets are making their way to the Disneyland Resort for Valentine’s Day. From chocolate to churros there's something for every taste.

Disneyland

Outdoor Carts in Frontierland 💌

• Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel: Strawberry & Graham Cracker-dusted Cream Cheese Pretzel
• Strawberry Dipping Sauce
• Strawberry Cookies & Crème Churro: Strawberry and Butter Cookie-dusted Churro with Vanilla Buttercream Drizzle and Strawberry Cookie Topping

Red Rose Taverne 💌

• Love Stuff: Red shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, cookies and cream mousse, and heart sprinkles

Stage Door Café 💌

• Chocolate-Strawberry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with chocolate drizzle, brownie crumbles, diced strawberries, and whipped topping 💖

California Adventure

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream 💝

• Sweetheart Sundae: Chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, a chocolate-dipped strawberry, and valentine sprinkles served in a chocolate waffle cup 💖
• Valentine’s Sprinkles 💖

Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining 💝

• A Toast to Love Flight: Three miniature cocktails featuring a spicy cocktail, a bitter cocktail, and a sweet cocktail
• The Flame: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, peach schnapps, mango purée, raspberry purée, lime juice, Sprite, and firewater bitters with a chile-lime rim
• The Ex: Absolut Citron Vodka, spicy bitters, blackberries, lemonade, agave nectar, and lemon juice 
• The Love That Lasts a Lifetime: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, St. George, orgeat, raspberry purée, pineapple juice and Sprite 

Trolley Treats (Available through February 16)

• Oswald Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in chocolate and enrobed in dark chocolate with two long cereal treat ears dipped in dark chocolate and embellished with white and red chocolate

Downtown Disney District 

Ballast Point Brewing Co. 💘

• Tres Leches Rose Water Cake: Rose-milk-soaked shortcake topped with candied rose petal 💖

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes 💝

• Red Velvet Cake Shake: A red velvet cake batter shake with vanilla frosted rim with red and white sprinkles topped with a slice of red velvet cake, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry 

California Churro 💕

• Chocolate-covered Strawberry Churro: Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with chocolate

Catal Restaurant 

• Valentine’s Day Pre-Fix Menu: Lobster Bisque followed by choice of Jumbo Scallops or Pork Belly Cassoulet as your main entrée and finished off with a sweet choice of Chocolate Mousse Cake or Cheesecake for dessert 💖 💘
• Scarlett Kiss: Raspberry rum, lemon juice, simple, lemonade, soda water, fresh berries, and a splash of raspberry purée 💖 💌

Kayla’s Cake 💕

• Valentine’s Day Gift Box: Six pre-selected macaron flavors of rose champagne, raspberry chocolate, strawberry cheesecake, red velvet, sea salt caramel, and Belgian dark chocolate

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen 

• Reef & Beef: Grilled jumbo shrimp and braised short ribs with creamy grits, green tomato chow-chow, and chili garlic butter sauce 💘
• Chocolate Strawberry Martini: Strawberry vodka and chocolate liqueur 💕

Naples Ristorante e Bar 💝

• Two Enchanted Centuria Martini: Tequila blanco, chilled espresso, Irish cream, and vanilla syrup topped with an edible flower and served with a special Valentine’s tiramisu dessert to share 💖

Tortilla Jo’s 💝

• Two Amor-ita Margaritas: Tequila, raspberry liqueur, organic margarita mix, and muddled raspberries served with a raspberry cheesecake to share 💖

Sprinkles 💕

• Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake + Layer Cake: Chocolate chip-studded Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with luscious raspberry frosting 
• Heartthrob Red Velvet: Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting finished with our exclusive blend from Fancy Sprinkles 
• I Love You Box: Four red velvet, four vanilla, and four raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes 
• XOXO Box: Three dark chocolate, three red velvet, three vanilla, and three raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes

Uva Bar & Cafe 💌

• Scarlett Kiss: Raspberry rum, lemon juice, simple, lemonade, soda water, fresh berries, and a splash of raspberry purée 💖

Wetzel’s Pretzels 💌

• Choco Churro Bitz and Frozen Horchata Bundle: Cin-A-Bitz drizzled with dulce de leche and Ghirardelli chocolate sauce paired with frozen horchata topped with cinnamon 💖

Disneyland Resort Hotels

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Bar (Available through Feb. 26) 

• California Crush Cocktail: Crown Royal Regal Apple Whiskey, strawberry purée, lemon, and agave served with a mint sprig and strawberry heart garnish 
• Tuxedo Strawberry Cocktail: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, dark crème de cacao, strawberry purée, and half & half served “up” in a chocolate-coated martini glass with strawberry garnish 
• Love’s Lantern Cocktail: Skyy Citrus Vodka, Chambord, and lime garnished with edible flowers and a glow cube

Craftsman Grill (Available through Feb. 21) 

• Valentine’s Day Donuts 
• Valentine’s Day Cupcake

GCH Holiday Cart (Available through Feb. 26)

• Heart-shaped Linzer Cookie 
• Mickey-shaped Valentine Cookie
• Valentine Macarons 
• Assorted Cookie Box 
• Chocolate-dipped Strawberries 
• Valentine Crisped Rice Treat: Dark and white chocolate-dipped crisped rice treat 
• Waffle Shot available with choice of milk, low-fat milk, chocolate milk or strawberry 

Hearthstone Lounge ❤️

• Sparkling Fire: Ketel One Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Champagne, lemon juice, and raspberry gum syrup garnished with a raspberry and a dried rose petal 💖

Disneyland Hotel 

Coffee House ❤️

• Sablé Heart Cookie with Raspberry Filling 
• Red Velvet Cupcake
• Iced Raspberry Mocha
• Raspberry Mocha

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar ❤️

• Sablé Heart Cookie with Raspberry Filling 
• Red Velvet Cupcake

💖 - New

💝 - Available February 10-14

❤️ ‐ Available February 10-20

💘 - Available February 14 only

💕 ‐ Available through February 19

💌 ‐ Available through February 28

Valentine's Day Sweets At Disney World

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It's February once again, so that means love is in the air, this time in the form of sugary treats, at Disney World. Here are some of the Valentine's Day delights you can find throughout the parks, resorts and at Disney Springs.

Disney Springs 

Amorette’s Patisserie 💝

• Valentine’s Entremet: Champagne strawberry mousse, strawberry pate de fruit, vanilla chiffon, and dark chocolate crunch 💖
• Beauty and the Beast Cake: Almond chiffon, cherry jam, cream cheese filling, red wine dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate pretzels, and red wine simple syrup 💖
• Raspberry Éclair: Raspberry panna cotta, raspberry jam, lemon curd, and raspberry crispies 💖
• Amorette’s Heart: Cherry mousse, chocolate biscuit, hibiscus lemonade mousse, and pistachio crunch 💖
• Strawberry Cheesecake: New York cheesecake, strawberry crunch, fresh strawberries, and meringue kisses 💖 
• Little Love Strawberries: Strawberries dipped in ruby chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry chocolate 💖

The Ganachery (Available through February 14)

• Sparkling Strawberry Square
• Valentine Marshmallow Pop
• Sweetheart Minnie Mouse Pinata 💌
• Strawberry S’more 💖

Sprinkles (Available through February 19) 

• Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake + Layer Cake: Chocolate chip-studded Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with luscious raspberry frosting 
• Heartthrob Red Velvet: Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting finished with our exclusive blend from Fancy Sprinkles 
• I Love You Box: Four red velvet, four vanilla, and four raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes 
• XOXO Box: Three dark chocolate, three red velvet, three vanilla, and three raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes

Swirls on the Water 💌

• Rosa Regale DOLE Whip Float: Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Wine, DOLE Whip strawberry, and a chocolate covered strawberry 
• Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cone: Chocolate soft-served swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry served in a red velvet cone and topped with a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie 💖

Vivoli Il Gelato 💌

• The Love Potion: Float with vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, and whipped cream

Animal Kingdom

Tiffins Restaurant 💘

• Chocolate Raspberry Martini and Flourless Cake Duo: Chocolate and raspberry martini served with a flourless chocolate cake, white chocolate cremeux, and raspberry pearls 💖 🤎

EPCOT 

Connections Café  💘

• Chocolate Liege Waffle 💖

Le Cellier 💘

• Chateaubriand for Two: 16-oz Chateaubriand with crab mac & cheese, grilled jumbo asparagus, béarnaise sauce and au poivre sauce
• Valentine’s Day Dessert: Valrhona dark chocolate mousse, strawberry cake, strawberry gelato, and raspberry meringue

Hollywood Studios 

The Hollywood Brown Derby 💝

• Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie

The Trolley Car Café 💝

• Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream

Disney World Resorts 

All-Star Resorts Food Courts

• Be My Valentine Sweet Treat Bag: Sugar cookies with house-made vanilla and raspberry marshmallows 💖 💕
• My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles 💖 💚 🤎 💌

Animal Kingdom Lodge 

Boma – Flavors of Africa 💝

• Zebra Domes: The classic Amarula mousse and white chocolate dessert with the addition of a pink stripe 

Jiko – The Cooking Place 💘

• Wild About Mousse: Madagascan milk chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge, marinated citrus, and candied almonds 💖

The Mara 💝

• Zebra Mousse Cake: Amarula mousse cake inspired by the flavors of the iconic Zebra Domes 💖

Sanaa 💘

• Bananas For Mousse: Banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana jam, banana cream, candied almonds, and caramel 💖

Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining

• Chocolate Lover’s Delight: Chocolate cupcake with hazelnut filling, chocolate hazelnut buttercream, white chocolate heart décor, and sprinkles 💖 💕
• My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles 💖 💚 🤎 💌

Beach Club Resort 

Beach Club Marketplace

• Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor 💖 💕

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

• Strawberry Minnie Milkshake: Strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée, red sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse vanilla cupcake 💖 💌

BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Deli 

• Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie: Strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and pink crisp pearls on a fudgy brownie 💖 💕

Flying Fish 

• Cocoa Breach: Vanilla custard, chocolate bavarois, and feuilletine crunch with a heart-shaped overlay 💘

Caribbean Beach Resort 

Centertown Market

• Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream 💖 💕
• My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles 💖 💚 🤎 💌

Spyglass Grill

• My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles 💖 💚 🤎 💌 

Contemporary Resort 

California Grill

• Valrhona Ganache Torte: Whipped vanilla panna cotta, chocolate soil, strawberry gel, raspberry ganache macaron, and a chocolate-covered strawberry 💖 💘

Contempo Café

• Chocolate-covered Strawberry Cake: Chocolate cake filled with strawberry jam topped with strawberry buttercream and ganache 💝

Coronado Springs Resort 

Barcelona Lounge 

• Passion Éclair: Choux pastry filled with a tart passion fruit ganache and topped with swirls of strawberry ganache, crisp white chocolate pearls, and chocolate hearts 💖 💕

Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago

• Guava Cheesecake: Guava and lime cheesecake on a coconut lime crust with strawberry variations and sugared puff pastry hearts 💖 💝

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 

Gasparilla Island Grill

• Almond Cheesecake Heart: Heart-shaped almond cheesecake with chocolate sponge cake enrobed in dark chocolate 💖 💕

Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts

Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette

• Love Letter Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake, strawberry pastry cream, chocolate mousse, and buttercream 💕

Riviera Resort 

Le Petit Café

• Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box with a raspberry macaron, hazelnut praline truffles, and Riviera brownie 💝

Topolino’s Terrace

• Cupid’s Plated Dessert: Amaretto mousse, fruits rouge reduction, dark chocolate crumble, and raspberry sorbet 💖 💝

Polynesian Village Resort 

Kona Island

• Stitch and Angel Date Night: The ‘perfect pair’ of vanilla cupcakes – one with chocolate and peanut butter mousse filling and the other with peanut butter mousse and jelly filling 💖 💝

Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside 

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court 

• Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream 💖 💕
• My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles 💖 💚 🤎 💌 

Wilderness Lodge 

Roaring Fork

• Love Bug Marshmallow: Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie 💖 💝
• Honey Bee Mousse: White chocolate Earl Grey mousse with honey-lemon gelée center on almond cake 💖 🤎 💝

Yacht Club Resort

The Market at Ale & Compass

• Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor 💖 💕

💖 - New

💚 ‐ Plant-based

🤎 - Gluten/Wheat-Friendly

💝 - Available February 10-14

💕 ‐ Available through February 14

💘 - Available February 14 only

💌 ‐ Available through February 28