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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.

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Amaury Guichon's Dumbo

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon makes the most incredible designs out of chocolate. His latest Disney inspired creation is Dumbo with a bag of peanuts. So cute!

First he made a bag of peanuts that look absolutely delicious and very peanutty.

And then he used unexpected shapes and molds to create the most adorable Dumbo.

Beware The Beast Of Mossy Bottom

All images: Aardman Animation

Shaun and his flock are up to Halloween hijinks in the latest Shaun the Sheep movie from Aardman Animation. A giant, hairy Beast is running loose in Mossy Bottom, and the Farmer has gone missing! Will Shaun and Bitzer be able to stop the Beast and save Halloween? I can't wait to find out. 

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 arrives in theaters on September 18th.

André Gide Quote

Photo by Ottoline Morrell

"Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor."

- André Gide, Poétique

Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures

Chester and Hester's Dino-rama in Animal Kingdom was so delightfully kitsch. It was exactly what you'd expect of a retro dinosaur park, especially Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures. The converted gas station had over the top decor, and even reused signs by painting over them. Can you imagine a time when gas was 28.9 cents a gallon? DinoLand USA has disappeared to make way for Tropical Americas, and while it's fun to look back at what was, I can't wait to see what comes next.

Toy Story 5 On DisneyPlus

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The toys are back! Toy Story 5 is headed to DisneyPlus. This time around, Jessie is in charge and she and the toys have a new nemesis: Lilypad, Bonnie's new tablet. 

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today....electronics!

Toy Story 5 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 23rd.