Let's Learn How To Draw Stitch

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We're rather obsessed with Lilo and Stitch at our house, so I thought it might be fun to learn to draw our favorite cute and fluffy alien. Disney has a ton of helpful How-To Draw videos, including this one of Stitch.

So, how did your Stitch drawing turn out?

The Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Menus Look Delicious

This year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival may look a little different, but there are still a lot of taste adventures to explore. This year will see the Festival run for longer than ever beginning July 15 and ending sometime this fall. Here's the menu for the Taste of EPCOT.

Hawai’i - Showcase Plaza

• Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Teriyaki-glazed Spam Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise 

The Citrus Blossom - Showcase Plaza

• Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon 🍚
• Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens 🍚
• Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup

Shimmering Sips - Showcase Plaza

• Shimmering Strawberry Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone
• Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote 🌱

Islands of the Caribbean - Showcase Plaza

• Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli 
• Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt 🍚
• Flancocho: Passion Fruit Cake with Coconut Flan 

Earth Eats - Near Mexico

• Impossible Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing 🌱
• The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun 🌱
• Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs 🌱🍚
• Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London

Mexico

• Ribeye Taco: Ribeye Steak with Ranchera Salsa in a Corn Tortilla topped with Onions, Chives, and a Lime Wedge 
• Pork Tostada: Fried Corn Tortilla topped with Chipotle Black Beans, Roasted Pork, Fresh Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro 

China

• Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw Mongolian
• Beef Bao Bun 

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Refreshment Outpost - African Outpost

• Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola or Minute Maid Lemonade in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup

Africa

• Spicy Kenyan Vegan Corn and White Beans with Pigeon Peas, Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw 🌱
• Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Scented Couscous 

Germany

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese
• Roast Bratwurst in a Prop & Peller Pretzel Roll
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce 

Italy

• Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
• La Classica: Cheese Tortellini with Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Vodka Sauce, and Crispy Bacon
• Cannoli Siciliani: Crisp Pastry Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange 

Hops & Barley - American Adventure Pavilion

• New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
• Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing 

Funnel Cakes - American Adventure Pavilion

• Street Corn Funnel Cake topped with Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Cumin Crema dusted with Paprika 

Japan

• Tempura Donburi: Two Pieces of Tempura Shrimp and Kakiage Vegetable Tempura with Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce served over Sushi Rice 
• Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles in a Dashi Broth topped with Egg White Froth 
• Chirashi Sushi Flowerpot: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, and Spinach served over Sushi Rice with Furikake and topped with Poke Sauce 

Morocco

• Beef Kefta Pocket with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, and Spicy Tomato Concassée 
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce 
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce 

Brazil - Between Morocco and France

• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions 🍚
• Pão De Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread 🍚

France

• Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises Et Chévre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust 
• Canard Confit À L’orange: Braised Duck Confit À L’orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes 
• Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake Filled with Light Pastry Cream and Raspberry Coulis 

Mac & Cheese - World Showplace

• Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko
• Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce topped with Carrots, Celery, and Blue Cheese Crumbles
• Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce and Lobster Cream topped with Herbed Panko
• Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers 🌱

Appleseed Orchard - World Showplace

• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
• Caramel-Apple Popcorn  
• Frozen Apple Pie

Desserts & Champagne - World Showplace

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops 
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crumbled Twix
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crushed M&M’s
• Frozen S’mores

Wine & Dine Featuring Festival Favorites - World Showplace

• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, Poland
• Seafood Fisherman’s Pie, Ireland
• Spanakopita, Greece 

Canada

• Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Prop & Peller Pretzel Roll 
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce 🍚

Refreshment Port

• DOLE Whip® Pineapple 🌱

🌱 - Plant Based
🍚 - Gluten Friendly

Quote of the Week

Photo by Joan Marcus

Let me tell you what I wish I'd known
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story

- George Washington, Hamilton

Photo of the Week

I'm so glad that the Appleseed Orchard booth has returned to this year's Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. It was my favorite booth last year, due in large part to the Frozen Apple Pie and the Charcuterie Board, and the Caramel-Apple Popcorn was delightful, too.

When Will My Life Begin? - A Tangled Singalong

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Maybe it's just me, but I now understand why Rapunzel worked so hard to keep busy while she was locked in the tower. It keeps all of the days from completely running together.

Even More Hocus Pocus POPVinyl? Yes, Please!

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I love Funko's Hocus Pocus POPVinyl figures. Every year, they come up with new poses for the Sanderson sisters that reflect a scene in the movie. The first set featured the sisters with their broom, mop, and vacuum, after their magical brooms had been purloined. The second set was Mary with a remote and bowl of Cheetos, Sarah with a spider, and Winifred casting a spell. But this year's set tops them all because this year, the sisters fly.

Each cloaked sister is perched on her makeshift broom, caught in mid-flight. The set of three is available exclusively at Books-A-Million, but the individual POPVinyl figures will be available from several retailers.

There's at least one more Hocus Pocus POPVinyl figure this year, and this time, its a new character. Billy Butcherson will be available exclusively from Spirit Halloween stores. It's about time they've chosen someone new. I hope they eventually make Binx, Dani, Max, and Allison as well.

In the meantime, there will be three new POP Pez this year, too. Sarah, Mary, and Winifred Sanderson look adorable as Pez dispensers! The Pez are also a Spirit Halloween store exclusive. All of these new Hocus Pocus collectibles should be released in late August or early September, but are available for pre-order now.

Go With The Flow-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o

Finding Nemo: The Musical is my favorite live performance at Disney World. I don't know when it will be returning to Animal Kingdom, but until then, here's one of my favorits songs, "Go With The Flow."