Dig A Little Deeper - The Princess and the Frog

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Here's a bit of great advice from Mama Odie to get your weekend off to a good start. 

Two New Avengers: Infinity War TV Spots

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As we get closer to the April 27th premiere of Avengers: Infinity War, we can expect to see a lot of TV spots. Here are the two newest.

The first one, "All of Them", includes a humorous clip of the Guardians of the Galaxy looking shocked at teenage Groot's language.

The second, "Gone", suggests that the Avengers, old and new, must all work together if they are to defeat Thanos.

These Infinity Stone Posters for Avengers: Infinity War are Awesome!

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There are five amazing new posters for Avengers: Infinity War. Each poster features the color of one of the Infinity Stones and a group of characters. The first is red, the Reality Stone, with Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Wong, and Spider-Man.

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Next up, blue, the Space Stone, with Captain America, Bucky, Shuri, Nebula, and Mantis.

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The green poster, the Time Stone, features Black Widow, Black Panther, Okoye, and Hulk.

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The purple one, the Power Stone, has Thor, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot.

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And finally, yellow, for the Mind Stone, with Scarlet Witch, Vision, Falcon, and Rhodey. The only stone that is missing is the mysterious Soul Stone, but Marvel isn't dropping any hints about that one. Avengers: Infinity War arrives in theaters on April 27th.

Quote of the Week

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Ohana means family.

Family means nobody

gets left behind

or forgotten.

- Lilo and Stitch 

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"I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain..." I still miss the Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios.

Macarons at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie

Have you ever tried the Macarons Collection from Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France Pavilion at EPCOT? They're a little bit expensive at just over $10 for the box, but they are truly divine. The flavors include: chocolate, raspberry, mixed berry, banana passion, orange, and pistachio, and all are equally delightful. The next time you're looking for something sweet at EPCOT, be sure to give the Macarons Collection a try.

It's Time for More Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Shorts

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Are you ready for Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Season 2? The shorts are filled with the unknown adventures of the characters we know and love.

In "Bounty Hunted", we learn how Leia became the bounty hunter Boushh to save Han from Jabba the Hutt, and where she acquired that thermal detonator.

In "Jyn's Trade", see what happens when a Chadra-Fan child steals Jyn's kyber crystal.

In "The Path Ahead" Luke struggles with his Jedi training, until Master Yoda offers to join him... in a backpack Luke must carry.

In "Shuttle Shock", Finn and Rose must work together to fix BB-8 and land the shuttle safely.

These Mulan Legos Are Too Awesome

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Lego recently released several new Disney Princess Lego sets, but my favorite is Mulan. I love the way they captured both sides of her personality in such a small set.

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Mulan's Training Day includes: a Mulan minifigure, her horse Khan, a temple to honor the ancestors, a blossom-filled cherry tree, a turning training dummy, and a tea set and fan.

There's even a Lego minisode version of the movie. Who knew you could tell the entire story in under ninety seconds? 

Frozen the Musical Arrives on Broadway

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Frozen: The Musical has arrived on Broadway. The story you know of two sisters and a family secret now has twice as many songs as the original film. Here's a sneak peek of one of the new songs, "Monster", performed by the Broadway cast.

The costumes and sets look truly magical. I love the way they've designed Sven and Olaf! So cute! Check out the official trailer below.

Alice by Avril Lavigne

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Today seems like a good day for a trip to Wonderland.

Quote of the Week

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Death cannot stop true love.

All it can do is delay it for awhile.

- Westley, The Princess Bride

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The Twinings Green Tea Berry Mint Julep (non-alcoholic of course), which can be found at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, is delighfully refreshing. I can't wait to try it again this year.

It's Scavenger Hunt Time at EPCOT

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This year, Disney has two special scavenger hunts as the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The first is the Egg-Stravaganza scavenger hunt. Guests can purchase a map and stickers for $5.99 from Disney Trader, Pin Central, or World Traveler. As you travel around the World Showcase, keep an eye out for large decorated Easter eggs that have been hidden. Return to Disney Traders with your map and claim a character egg as a prize. This year's eggs include Mickey, Minnie, Sulley, Mike, Cinderella, and Belle. (A word of caution, I find this to be the most frustrating of the EPCOT scavenger hunts as the eggs can be ridiculously difficult to find.) The Egg-Stravaganza scavenger hunt runs from March 16 through April 1.

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The second scavenger hunt is new, and is called Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration. Just purchase a garden map and stickers for $5.99 from Port of Entry. As you wander through the Flower and Garden Festival, search gardens for the plant Spike the honeybee has pollinated. You'll know you've found it if you see a Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration plant stake.

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After completing your map, return to Port of Entry for a springtime surprise. Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration will run through the length of the Flower and Garden Festival, from February 28-May 28. Good luck and happy hunting!

There's a New Avengers: Infinity War Poster

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Marvel has released a new Avengers: Infinity War poster, this time with the updated April 27th release date. While I'm both excited for the movie, and dreading the end of an era, I can't wait to see it!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Disney

May love and laughter

light your days,

And warm your heart

and home.

May good and faithful

friends be yours,

Wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty

bless your world

With joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons

bring the best to you and yours.

The Avengers: Infinity War Trailer is Here!

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The trailer for Avengers: Infinity War is fairly epic. It starts with a voiceover from Gamora describing Thanos: "The entire time I knew him, he only ever had one goal: to wipe out half the universe. If he gets all the Infinity Stones, he can do it with the snap of his fingers." It looks like the Avengers are in for one incredible battle. Avengers: Infinity War arrives in theaters on April 27.

Quote of the Week

All the world's a stage, 

And all the men and women

merely players;

They have their exits

and their entrances;

And one man in his time

plays many parts,

- As You Like It, William Shakespeare

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is Looking Incredible

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While Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't open at Disney's Hollywood Studios until 2019, Disney recently shared a video flyover of the construction and it's looking amazing. The size of this new land was hard to picture when all we could see was a model, but, as you can see, it's absolutely huge! I can't wait to see it completed.

Here's the official description from Disney:

At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be transported to the planet of Batuu, a remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge that was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes. Here, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action at two attractions that take detail and immersion to the next level: one that lets guests take the controls of Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.

It's going to be awesome!

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"Hello! I like warm hugs, too, yah?"

I love Oaken's sauna in the Frozen Ever After queue at EPCOT. The steam covers the window, then Oaken draws pictures on it and says hilarious things.

Just a Little Marvel Lego Love

I still love Legos. I'm pretty sure it's something I'll never outgrow. So when I found this new set of Mighty Micros, I just couldn't resist. Thor vs. Loki, it's too hilarious!

Avengers: Infinity War Character Posters

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Marvel recently released a set of 20 Character Posters for Avengers: Infinity War. They're highly stylized and totally awesome! Avengers: Infinity War arrives in theaters a week earlier than expected on April 27.

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A Thousand Years - Twilight: Breaking Dawn

I've loved this song from the Twilight: Breaking Dawn soundtrack since the first time I heard it.

Quote of the Week

Disney

I'd rather die tomorrow

than live a hundred years

without knowing you.

- John Smith, Pocahontas