Avengers: Endgame Encore

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Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters this Friday. The movie marked the end of the Infinity Saga and the beginning of the Multiverse Saga. Now you can experience it again on the big screen and get an exclusive first look at Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives in theaters on September 25th.

Coven Academy

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The first trailer for Disney's Coven Academy has arrived and it looks intriguing. Briar has been sent to a school for witches in New Orleans, but I'm not sure she knows she's a witch. Now she'll need to learn to control her powers and work with the other students to fight evil. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

"Coven Academy" follows three teenage witches and their charming warlock peers as they face deadly secrets, dangerous power and forbidden love while ancient forces threaten their city.

Coven Academy debuts on Freeform on October 1. New episodes will air each Thursday.

Episodes arrive on DisneyPlus and Hulu the next day.

Bitzer On The Run

Aardman

This clip from Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is hilarious. Poor Bitzer never can catch a break.

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman Animation: 

"Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control... With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is in theaters now.

Virginia Woolf Quote

"Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack."

- Virginia Woolf

Happy Caturday

Miss Kitty always finds the most comfortable seat in the house.

Wildwood Final Trailer

All images: Laika

The final trailer and poster for LAIKA'S Wildwood has arrived. Prue's adventure to rescue her baby brother Mac looks incredible. 

Here's the official synopsis from LAIKA:

Armies rise. Worlds collide.

 

When Prue McKeel’s baby brother is taken into the mysterious forest beyond Portland, she sets out to bring him home and discovers a hidden world on the brink of war.

 

Wildwood arrives in theaters on October 23rd.

Sunrise On The Reaping Final Trailer

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The final trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has arrived and it is the most intense one yet. Haymitch's story is honestly the saddest one of the series, but it is also the beginning of the revolution.

Here's the official synopsis from Lionsgate:

"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" follows sixteen-year-old Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) from District 12, beginning on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Annual Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, the biggest Games yet with twice as many tributes.

Set in the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, the story follows Haymitch into the arena, where he forms an unlikely alliance with fellow tribute Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace) and joins a coalition determined to challenge the Capitol’s control under President Snow (Ralph Fiennes). As the competition unfolds, Haymitch risks everything to take down the Games from within the arena — setting in motion the rebellion that will change Panem forever.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20th.

The Magic Of Disney Animation Grand Opening

Disney

To celebrate the grand opening of "The Magic of Disney Animation" in Hollywood Studios, Disney gathered 60 characters from Disney World to recreate a very special photo. Inspired by the Once Upon A Studio short, the characters gathered in the courtyard for a magical moment.

"The Magic of Disney Animation" is now open.

"That's Enough For Me" - quickly, quickly

LAIKA

The first song from Wildwood Sessions (Music Inspired by LAIKA's Wildwood) has arrived. The album will feature indie and alternative artists from Portland, Oregon. The songs celebrate the film and the Pacific Northwest.

Wildwood Sessions (Music Inspired by LAIKA's Wildwood) will be released on October 16th.

Colonel Potter Quote

CBS

"Listen, it’s too big a world to be in competition with everybody else. The only guy I have to get better than is who I am right now."

- Colonel Sherman T. Potter, M*A*S*H

Binx

I loved the artwork on this Hocus Pocus rice cereal treat from Disney World in 2024. Binx is just so cute!

Halloween Treats In Magic Kingdom

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Halloween arrived extra early in the Magic Kingdom this year. Of course, that means more Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights and more time to enjoy all of the spooky sweets and treats.

Casey's Corner

• Headless Horseman Treat - Pumpkin pie tart topped with whipped cheesecake, spiced caramel panna cotta, candied pecans, and marshmallow buttercream “flames” 🎃🍭
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn French Fries - French fries topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro 🍭
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Hot Dog - All-beef hot dog topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro 🍭
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs - Mini corn dogs topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro 🍭

Main Street Bakery

• Mickey Cinnamon Roll with white icing and Halloween sprinkles 🍭
• Mickey-shaped Cheesecake - Pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust and whipped pumpkin ganache 🍭

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Pumpkin Sundae - Pumpkin gelato with pumpkin-spiced caramel sauce, pumpkin brittle, and Halloween sprinkles

The Plaza Restaurant

• Devilish Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Ghoulish spiced mayonnaise, red cabbage, and Fresno peppers on a black kaiser roll served with french fries 🎃
• Skull Meatloaf - Caribbean-style glazed meatloaf served with loaded mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

• Phantom Pecan-Caramel Cheesecake - Layers of New York and caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche, chocolate ganache, and pecans on a chocolate crust 🎃
• Goblins and Ghoulies - Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Disaronno Originale Liqueur, apple cider, and pomegranate juice

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Candy Bowl Sundae - Vanilla soft-serve topped with chocolate cone dip, SNICKERS bar pieces, TWIX cookie bar pieces, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Halloween Blend
• Cauldron Cold Brew
•  Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles 🧋

The Lunching Pad

• Hades Cake Pop - Mexican hot chocolate cake with popping candies dipped in chocolate with blue marshmallow “fire” 🎃🍭
• Creepy Kimchi Hot Dog topped with sriracha cream cheese, kimchi, and Hades relish 🍭
• Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog topped with queso fundido, pickled and fried jalapeños, bacon, and onions 🍭
• Ghoulish Blue Raspberry Slushy
• Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with black vanilla drizzle 🧋

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

• Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger - Angus beef with Boursin and brie fondue, crispy onions, and garlic pickles on a toasted black bun served with french fries 🎃🍭
• Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Strips with Korean barbecue sauce and topped with black sesame seeds, crispy garlic, and green onions served with french fries 🍭
• Minnie Witch Hat - Sugar cookie topped with strawberry-banana mousse, chocolate, and buttercream 🍭
• Oogie Boogie Slushy - Frozen apple cider topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sour gummy candy 🧋🍭

Cheshire Cat Café

• Queen of Hearts Tart with sour cherry pie filling 🎃✨️

Storybook Treats

• Ursula Cone - Wild berry soft-serve with candy coral and citrus cotton candy in a black vanilla cone 🍭
• Queen of Hearts Tart with sour cherry pie filling 🎃🍭

Friar's Nook

• Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts rolled in apple cider sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce 🍭
• Bowl of Bones - Pork wings fried with jalapeños and tossed in barbecue sauce made with Coca-Cola Cherry 🍭
• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie - Buffalo chicken and mozzarella wrapped in a flaky dough topped with blue cheese crumbles and Buffalo-ranch 🍭
• Haunting Jalapeño Tots - Tots topped with plant-based black bean chili, cheddar sauce, and jalapeño sauce 🍭

Be Our Guest

• Beef Short Rib slowly cooked in cabernet sauvignon with figs, butternut squash purée, and roasted fall vegetables 🎃🍭
• The Forbidden Rose - “The Grey Stuff,” black buttercream, and black rose petal 🍭
• Apple Cider Margarita - Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and apple cider 🎃🍭
• Castle Fog - Empress 1908 Gin, Bols Blackberry Liqueur, lemon juice, and cane syrup 🍭

Cinderella's Royal Table

• Chicken Cauldron - Black truffle sauce, root vegetables, and potato-pumpkin purée 🎃🍭
• Beef Short Rib èn Croute - Fall vegetables and roasted beet demi-glace 🍭
• Supernatural Shrimp - Avocado mousse, tomato horseradish sauce, rice cracker, and wasabi peas 🍭
• Creepy Cheesecake - Pumpkin cheesecake, spiced oranges, orange curd, and chocolate crumbs 🍭
• Pumpkin Spice Margarita - Lalo Blanco Tequila, RumChata Cream Liqueur, pumpkin spice syrup, and oat milk with a sprinkle of crushed cinnamon-sugar graham crackers 🍭
• Violet Specter - Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, lemon juice, and Sprite, garnished with mint and a Luxardo cherry 🍭

Pinocchio Village Haus

• Cruella Cookie Sandwich - Chocolate cookies filled with raspberry ganache dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles 🎃🍭
• Phantasmal Fried Pumpkin Ravioli served with black garlic aïoli and a side Caesar salad 🍭

• Fra Diavolo Chicken Sandwich - Fried chicken breast with fra diavolo sauce, cheese, basil pesto, and arugula on a ciabatta bun served with french fries 🎃🍭
• Undead Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Strips with garlic-Parmesan sauce, parsley, and served with french fries 🍭
• Scary Ghost Slushy - Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow foam and a marshmallow ghost 🍭🧋

Columbia Harbour House

• S'mores Cup - Layers of graham cracker pieces, chocolate ganache, popping chocolate candies, milk chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow cream ✨️

Liberty Square Market

• Magic Potion Slushy - Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy with yuzu. Changes color from blue to green when you stir 🧋

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

• Doom Buggy Dumplings - Chicken dumplings with red miso gochujang sauce, furikake, and chili threads 🎃🍭

• Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle - Nashville hot chicken strips, blue cornmeal waffle, and pickle ranch 🎃🍭
• Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae - Pumpkin funnel cake topped with pumpkin gelato, whipped cream, pumpkin-spiced caramel, candy pumpkins, and sprinkles 🍭

• Hatbox Ghost Pop - Chocolate crumbs layered with chocolate mousse and dulce de leche topped with blue crispy pearls and a chocolate piece 🎃🍭

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

• Frightful Black Bean Burger topped with jalapeño-ranch slaw and jalapeño chips served with french fries 🎃🥬🍭
• Buzzard Wings - Whole chicken wings tossed with grilled onions, jalapeños, and lime 🍭

• Cursed Cowboy Fries - Sweet potato fries topped with barbecue burnt ends, chipotle queso, pico de gallo, and crispy jalapeños 🎃🍭
• Pumpkin Patch Mini Churros rolled in orange sugar and served with pumpkin cheesecake dip 🍭

• Skull-icious Cake - Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and peanut butter buttercream with chocolate popping candies and a chocolate cookie crust 🎃🍭
• Guava Lemonade Slushy with cheesecake foam, Halloween sprinkles, and a sugar spider 🍭🧋

Golden Oak Outpost 

• Beignets from Beyond - Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with powdered sugar and chocolate cookie pieces over cookies and cream cheese icing 🍭
• Cajun Crawfish and Sausage BOOtine - Waffle fries topped with cheese curds and Cajun crawfish-andouille sausage gravy 🍭
• Hot Honey Lemonade - Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with hot honey and a chili-lime rim 🍭🧋

Aloha Isle Refreshments

• DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float - DOLE Whip Mango, DOLE Pineapple Juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning 🧋

🎃 - New

🧋 - Non-alcoholic 

🥬 - Plant-based

🍭 - Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only

✨️ - Available during regular park hours only

The Magic of Disney Animation

Disney

"The Magic of Disney Animation" in Hollywood Studios looks amazing. I'm so glad they brought back the theme of a working animation studio, but with an all-new look. Disney has released two walk through videos of this reimagined space. The first shows every room that makes up the building. 

The second features Imagineers pointing out Easter Eggs and talking about the inspiration for each space.

"The Magic of Disney Animation" opens on September 14th.

Cars 20th Anniversary

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Can you believe Pixar's Cars first arrived on the big screen 20 years ago? The story of Lightning McQueen and the folks of Radiator Springs has been a favorite in our house since the beginning, due in part to the fact that I lived in a small town on Route 66 for many years.

The movie celebrates those little towns and every building has elements pulled from real locations along the "Mother Road". It's so fun to see familiar sights in the movie, such as the scruffy trees at the courthouse, which look just like the ones outside the courthouse in Kingman, Arizona. And Flo's V8 Cafe has elements of diners in many different towns along the road. 

As the original tagline for Cars said,

"Life's a journey. Enjoy the trip."

Frankenstein And His Bride POPVinyl

The latest Funko Universal Monsters POPVinyls are anime style. Frankenstein and his Bride look a bit 50s retro, which I love. The pastel colors are rather fun, too.

Disney Parkitecture

Disney

The latest episode of We Call It Imagineering focuses on how Imagineers create the architecture of the Disney Parks. From 3-D models to giant balloons to virtual reality, Imagineers use many different methods to create immersive spaces. This episode also gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of three new lands coming to Disney World: Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom, Piston Peak National Park in Magic Kingdom, and Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios. 

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Halloween

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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs is a fun spot in any season, but it is ridiculously over the top at Halloween. With kitschy 1940s Halloween decorations and spooky, tasty bites and drinks, there's something for everyone. 

Candelabra Eggs: Deviled eggs with crispy fried chicken, sweet-and-tart pepper sauce, and aji amarillo custard 🎃

Dark Forest Dip: Roasted mixed mushrooms, baby rainbow carrots, hummus, toasted pumpkin seed, and pita 🎃

Bone Kebabs: Pork and beef kebabs, prosciutto, creamy tomato sauce, and katifi straws 🎃

Midnight Mayhem Popcorn Chicken: Crispy fried chicken, candied bacon, spiced walnuts, popcorn, and hot honey sauce 🎃

Skull of the Dead Dip: Barbacoa beef, cheddar sauce, spicy fried onion straws, and plantain chips 🎃

Alien Invader Sliders: Crispy Nashville hot fried chicken, sliced provolone, dill pickle slices, cheddar-chive biscuit, and queen olives 

Fright of the Espresso 🎃: 

• Cold brew and pumpkin spice liqueur garnished with pumpkin spice 
• Cold brew, Kahlúa liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and salted caramel syrup garnished with caramel popcorn 
• Cold brew, Kahlúa liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and toasted marshmallow syrup garnished with candy corn marshmallows 

Skull and Sour: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bols Peach Schnapps Liqueur, lemon juice, and pumpkin spice syrup topped with green apple juice-filled pearls and gummy strands 🎃

Temple of Doom Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Bols Blackberry Brandy, blackberry purée, habanero-lime syrup, and lime juice topped with a black sugar rim, blackberries, and cherries 🎃

Midnight Relic: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ube syrup, cream of coconut, lemon juice, and a pinch of edible glitter 🎃

Viper’s Nest: DOLE Pineapple Juice, white cranberry juice, green apple syrup, blue curaçao syrup, Sprite, and butterfly pea extract topped with green apple juice-filled pearls and gummy candy 🎃 

These eerie delights are available until November 9.

🎃 - New