Photo of the Week

I love all of the detail in the queue for Expedition Everest.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker "Duel" TV Spot

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The TV spots and trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker just keep getting more intense. I can't wait to see the finished film!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker arrives in theaters on December 20.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Disney

Time for family, 

time for friends,

to gather around

the table again

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

All Is Found - Frozen II

Disney

Queen Iduna sings this haunting song to her young daughters, Anna and Elsa, in Frozen II. 

What do you suppose she's trying to tell them? I can't wait to find out! Frozen II is in theaters now.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Clip

Lucasfilm

The latest clip from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker doesn't reveal much, in typical Lucasfilm fashion. It does, however, show our favorite heroes finding a bit of humor in the midst of battle.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker arrives in theaters on December 20.

The Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Character Posters Are Fantastic

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There's just under a month left until Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brings the saga to a close. These fantastic new posters give a glimpse into characters both old and new.

 Finn

 Poe Dameron

 Chewbacca

Rose Tico

C-3PO

R2-D2

BB-8

D-O

Lando Calrissian

Jannah

Zorri Bliss

Kylo Ren

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker arrives in theaters on December 20.

Quote of the Week

Disney

Let us go on and take the adventure that shall fall to us.

- Queen Susan, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Photo of the Week

Today is the last day of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. I wish I was back at the Italy booth so I could eat the Ravioli Carbonara and Pollo one more time. They're so good!

This Call Of The Wild Trailer Looks Incredible

20th Century Fox

Harrison Ford has a new movie coming out next year. The Call Of The Wild, based on the book by Jack London, tells the story of Buck, a pampered St Bernard/Scotch Shepherd mix from California who is stolen and sold as a sled dog in Alaska. Buck's adventures eventually lead him to a man named John Thornton, played by Ford. Together, they have many more adventures in the Alaskan wilderness before Buck ultimately heeds the call of the wild.

Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Fox:

Adapted from the beloved literary classic, THE CALL OF THE WILD vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team--and later its leader--Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master. 

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As a live-action/animation hybrid, THE CALL OF THE WILD employs cutting edge visual effects and animation technology in order to render the animals in the film as fully photorealistic--and emotionally authentic--characters.

With an incredible cast, including: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford, and Colin Woodell, The Call Of The Wild arrives in theaters on February 21, 2020.

Frozen II "Not Going Alone" Clip

Disney

All of our favorite characters are back in Frozen II. Anna still sees herself as Elsa's protector, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven are still their best friends who would follow them anywhere they need help, and Grand Pabbie is still offering advice and protection to the Kingdom of Arendelle.

It will be interesting to see where they go from here. Frozen II arrives in theaters tomorrow, November 22.

Frozen II "Beyond Arendelle" Featurette

Disney

In Frozen II, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven must go beyond the Kingdom of Arendelle and "Into the Unknown." It looks like it's going to be an exciting adventure!

Frozen II arrives in theaters this Friday, November 22.

The Latest Spies in Disguise Trailer Looks Hilarious

20th Century Fox

Spies in Disguise looks hilarious! The animated film appears to be like James Bond for kids. Suave and debonair spy Lance Sterling seems to have it all, until a chance encounter with scientist Walter Beckett changes the course of his life for the weirder.

Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Fox:

Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is … not. But when events take an unexpected turn, this unlikely duo are forced to team up for the ultimate mission that will require an almost impossible disguise – transforming Lance into the brave, fierce, majestic… pigeon. Walter and Lance suddenly have to work as a team, or the whole world is in peril. “Spies in Disguise” flies into theaters this Christmas.

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The Skyliner Plus Funko POPVinyl Equals Disney Magic

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Disney's Skyliner is the latest mode of transportation between parks and resorts at Disney World. It's fun and convenient, flying high above the world as you travel from place to place.

In celebration of the Skyliner, Funko has created an adorable POPVinyl featuring Mickey Mouse. The POPVinyl has scenes of Pluto, Chip and Dale, and Mickey and Minnie on a red gondola.

You can find this delightful collectible at the following Disney World locations:

• World Traveler at Epcot
• Mickey’s of Hollywood at Hollywood Studios
• Pop Century Resort
• Art of Animation Resort
• Caribbean Beach Resort
• BoardWalk 

Quote of the Week

Disney

It is the nature of humankind to fear what they do not understand. Their ways are not our ways.

- Goliath, Gargoyles

Photo of the Week

I can't wait to see the Christmas decorations at Hollywood Studios again!

There's A Merry Menagerie At Animal Kingdom

Disney

Disney Imagineers have created fantastic new puppets as part of the winter celebrations at Animal Kingdom. The winter animal puppets form their Merry Menagerie and can be found on Discovery Island.

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The life-sized reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins, and more are handmade using natural materials and fabrics. They arrive, accompanied by musicians, to interact with guests in an all-new way.

These creatures look incredible and I can't wait to see them.

EPCOT'S International Festival of the Holidays Looks Delicious

EPCOT is the home of amazing festivals with an international flair. Every Christmas season, it hosts the International Festival of the Holidays. This year, the Festival kicks off on November 29 and continues through December 30. Each country pavilion will have a booth showcasing traditional holiday foods. The menus sound incredible!

Holiday Sweets & Treats - Promenade Refreshments

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Candy 🎄
• Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie 
• Hot Cocoa
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake Featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea

Feast of the Three Kings - near the Mexico Pavilion

• Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives 🎄
• Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce 🎄
• Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco 🎄
• Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds 🎄
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen - Mexican Pavilion

• Giant Tostada de Puerco: Braised Pork served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Spread, Guajillo Sauce, Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana, Pickled Onion and topped with Chicharron Dust 🎄
• Tamal de Pollo: Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa with Yellow Mole and topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana 🎄
• Horchata Cheesecake: Creamy Rice Cheesecake served with Cajeta Sauce

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe - Norway Pavilion 

• Traditional Holiday Rice Cream

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen - China Pavilion

• Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls
• Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie
• Celebration Barbecue Pork with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie
• Chengdu Street Fries

Refreshment Outpost - between China & Germany

• Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
• Coca-Cola Cinnamon Float

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen - Germany Pavilion

• Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce
• Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spaetzle
• Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
• Black Forest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream
• Linzer Cookie

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen - Italy Pavilion

• Bianca Neve: Italian Flatbread, Mozzarella and Parmesan
• La Genovese: Rustic Flatbread, Vidalia Onions, White Wine Braised Beef Tenderloin Tips and Mozzarella
• Collezione Barilla: Pennette Pasta, Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions and Creamy Sauce
• Crespelle di Mele: Cinnamon Apple Fritters and a Vanilla Sauce Drizzle with Confectioners Sugar
• Bacio al Cioccolato: Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Berry Sauce
• Panettone Mignon: Miniature Traditional Italian Christmas Fruitcake

American Holiday Table - American Adventure Pavilion

• Slow-Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce 
• Hand-carved Smoked Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole 🎄
• Chocolate Pecan Tart with Whipped Cream and Whisky-caramel Sauce
• Gingerbread Cookie
• Hot Cocoa

Fife & Drum Tavern

• Holiday Apple Pie Sundae with Soft-serve Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce and Crunchy Streusel Topping

Funnel Cake

• Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen - Japan Pavilion

• New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Kakiage(Vegetable Tempura) and Chopped Green Onion
• Chirashi Sushi Tree: Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice
• Matcha Crème Brûlée: Creamy Green Tea Custard with a Caramelized Sugar Crust topped with Mochi, Red Bean Jam and Strawberry
• Ichigo Milk Boba: Strawberry Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico and popping Strawberry Boba Pearls

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen - Morocco Pavilion

• Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab and Grapes with Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing
• Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts and Pinot Noir Glaze
• Sfenj: Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar and Chocolate Sauce

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen - between Morocco & France

• Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard
• Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes
• Potato Latkes with Sour Cream
• Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts
• Black and White Cookie
• Egg Cream: Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen - France Pavilion

• Rillette de Saumon: Salmon Spread with House-made Bread
• Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle: Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry
• Bûche de Noël au Chocolat: Christmas Log—Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache 

Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie

• Bûche de Noël au Chocolat: Chocolate Christmas Log with Chocolate Orange Cream Mousse and Chocolate Crunch Biscuit

L’Artisan des Glaces

• Glace au Pain d’Epices: Gingerbread Ice Cream with Gingerbread Pieces

The Tea Caddy - United Kingdom Pavilion 

• Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey

Yukon Holiday Kitchen - Canada Pavilion

• Seared Verlasso® Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant
• Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Almonds served with a Pretzel Roll
• Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake with Cranberry Sauce and Pecan Crumble
• Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie
• Frozen Coffee

Canada Popcorn Cart

• Pecan Maple Bark with Maple Sugar

Refreshment Port

• Turkey Poutine: French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions
• T.G. Lee Eggnog

🎄 indicates gluten-friendly items

Frozen II Is Nearly Here!

Disney

There are just nine more days until Frozen II makes its theater debut. Our favorite sisters from Arendelle will be off on another magical adventure to save their kingdom, with their friends Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven by their sides.

Together, this family can face anything! Frozen II arrives in theaters on November 22.

A Flurry of Frozen 2 Treats Are Storming Into Disney World

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A blizzard of Frozen II inspired desserts that have been storming their way into Disney World. From cupcakes to milkshakes to pumpkin tarts, there's something for every sweet tooth.
At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Leaning Palms:

• Elsa’s Frozen Wave – cotton candy vanilla milkshake with whipped cream, fall and winter sprinkles, and a white chocolate coin 

At the Magic Kingdom:

• Olaf’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cake (Main Street Bakery) – gluten-friendly chocolate cake layered with chocolate crispy pearls, chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow fluff
• Sven’s Carrot Cake (Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café, only during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) – carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting, sugar carrots, and a chocolate piece

At Epcot, in the Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe:

• 4 Pack Mini Spirit Cupcakes – 
• Earth – chocolate cupcake with cookie crumbles and candy rocks
• Wind – vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream and fall leaf sprinkles
• Fire – chocolate cupcake with fire buttercream
• Water – vanilla cupcake with blue buttercream and sugar bubbles
• Fall Cheesecake – lemon cheesecake with graham cracker crust topped with Olaf and fall leaf sprinkles
• Caramel Mousse – sea salt caramel mousse with vanilla cake crust and white chocolate piece
• Frozen Orange Vanilla Cream Soda – served in a souvenir sipper
• Sven’s Apple Cheesecake – apple-filled cheesecake

In Disney Springs:

• Chocolate Olaf (The Ganachery starting November 15) – creamy milk chocolate Olaf filled with mini pumpkin spice marshmallows frolicking in a pile of chocolate leaves
• Pumpkin Spice Ganache Square (The Ganachery)
• Chocolate Ganache Pop (The Ganachery) – salted caramel ganache pop
• Olaf Dole Whip Slushy (Marketplace Snacks) – vanilla soft-serve on top of blue raspberry slush with Olaf chocolate piece and chocolate chip buttons
• Anna and Elsa Petit Cake (Amorette's Patisserie)– cinnamon-nutmeg chiffon cake with Calvados caramel mousse, cranberry-cherry pate de fruit, and roasted hazelnuts
• Arendelle Anna Petit Cake (Amorette's Patisserie) – cinnamon-nutmeg chiffon cake with Calvados caramel mousse, cranberry-cherry pate de fruit, and roasted hazelnuts

And finally, at the resorts:

• Dark Sea Chocolate Cake (Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort) – chocolate cake with caramel cream cheese swirl, a dulcey chocolate mousse dome, glaçage, and a white chocolate glaze
• Frozen Waves Cupcake (Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Pop Century and Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation Resort starting November 17) – chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with vanilla mint buttercream and sanding sugar
• Frozen Fractals Cupcake (Food Courts at All-Star Resorts) – blue confetti cupcake with shades of blue frost buttercream and a white chocolate piece
• “Frozen 2” Pumpkin Spiced Donut Tart (Contempo Café at the Contemporary) – vanilla tart shell filled with pumpkin custard and topped with a spiced donut cake top, cinnamon glaze, and chocolate leaves

• Hidden Truth Cupcake (Good’s Food to Go at Old Key West Resort and The Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs) – chocolate cupcake with blackberry ganache, blackberry buttercream, white chocolate garnish, and blue and white sprinkles
• Water Spirit Cupcake (Food Courts atPort Orleans and Centertown Market at Caribbean Beach) – chocolate cupcake filled with white chocolate mousse and topped with vanilla buttercream, crispy pearls, and a white chocolate garnish
• Enchanted Forest Leaves (Gasparilla Island Grill at Grand Floridian) – maple leaf-shaped sugar cookie sandwich filled with maple and praline buttercream and garnished with a chocolate coin
• Fall Into Winter Dessert (Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge starting  November 24) – spiced cheesecake with a caramel apple compote, embossed fondant, and sprinkles