Quote of the Week

DreamWorks

Your mind is like water.

When it is agitated

it becomes difficult to see.

But if you allow it settle,

the answer becomes clear.

- Master Oogway,

Kung Fu Panda

Photo of the Week

Edinburgh has some of the most remarkable, and imposing, statues and monuments. This statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and 7th Duke of Queensberry, can be found in Parliament Square on the Royal Mile.

She-Hulk - I'm A Hulk Featurette

Marvel

Here's a behind the scenes glimpse from Marvel of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. It looks like it's going to be wildly fun.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law arrives on DisneyPlus on August 17 18. New episodes will debut each Wednesday Thursday.

Marvel's Phase 5 Looks Amazing

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It looks like we're in for another fantastic slate of movies and series in Marvel's Phase 5. And they announced that Phases 4, 5, and 6 together will make up the Multiverse Saga.

On February 17, 2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will arrive in theaters to kick off Phase 5. This time around, Cassie Lang will suit up alongside her father, Scott Lang, and Hope van Dyne to fight Kang the Conqueror.

In Spring Summer of 2023, Secret Invasion, an original series starring Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, will arrive on DisneyPlus.

On May 5, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will arrive in theaters. This story features the arrival of Adam Warlock, a character that was hinted at in the post credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

On Summer November of 2023 January 10, 2024, we'll finally learn more about the origins of Echo (Maya Lopez) in this spinoff from last year's Hawkeye, which will be on DisneyPlus. 

Also in Summer In October of 2023, Loki receives a second season on DisneyPlus. I can't wait to see what the Time Variance Authority has in store for him this time.

On July 28, November 10, 2023, The Marvels will arrive in theaters. The sequel to both Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel will feature the addition of Monica Rambeau and a new villain portrayed by Zawe Ashton.

On November 3, 2023 September 6, 2024, February 14, 2025, Marvel takes another stab at Blade. This time around, Mahershala Ali takes on the title role of the day-walking vampire.

In Autumn of 2023 2024 2025?, Ironheart arrives on DisneyPlus. The series is a spinoff of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and tells the story of young inventor Riri Williams and how Iron Man's armor inspired her to become a superhero.

In Winter 2023/24 September 2024, we'll learn more about the origins of Agatha Harkness, the witch who loved to cause trouble in WandaVision, in Agatha: Coven of Chaos Agatha All Along on DisneyPlus.

In Spring of 2024 March 2025, Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio will once again take on the roles of Daredevil and Kingpin in Daredevil: Born Again on DisneyPlus.

On May 3, July 6, 2024 February 2025, Captain America: New World Order Brave New World. Anthony Mackie makes his first movie outing as Cap, following his reluctant acceptance of the shield in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

And, rounding out Phase 5, a movie that's still a bit of a mystery. On July 6 December 20, 2024 May 2025, Thunderbolts* arrives in theaters. Baron Zemo is back for this one with a band of reformed supervillains. It should be interesting, and hopefully funny.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Trailer

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The latest trailer for Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney At Law is here and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun, and a bit crazy.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

In Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany)—an attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases—must navigate the complicated life of a single, 30-something who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk.  

The nine-episode comedy series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law arrives on DisneyPlus on August 17 18. New episodes will debut each Wednesday Thursday. 

This I Am Groot Trailer Is Adorable

Marvel

Marvel's I Am Groot looks adorably hilarious. I love the sprouty fashion show.

I Am Groot arrives on DisneyPlus on August 10.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Teaser

Marvel

Marvel released the first trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the San Diego Comic Con. It looks a bit sad, which is to be expected after the loss of Chadwick Boseman, and very intense. 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives in theaters on November 11.

Quote of the Week

Life can be magnificent and overwhelming --

that is the whole tragedy.

Without beauty, love, or danger

it would almost be easy to live.

- Albert Camus

Photo of the Week

I could definitely go for a Mustafarian Lava Roll right now.

National Treasure: Edge of History

Disney

Disney is taking their National Treasure movies in a new direction with a series coming soon to DisneyPlus. The ten-episode series stars a new character, Jess Morales, who heads out on an adventure to find a lost Pan-American treasure, and of course, discovers secrets about her family along the way. So far, only Agent Sadusky and Riley Poole are set to cross over from the movies, however, we may not have seen the last of Benjamin Franklin Gates as a third movie is in the works.

National Treasure: Edge of History will arrive on DisneyPlus sometime soon, although no exact date has been announced.

It's DOLE Whip Day!

Today, the Disney Parks are celebrating DOLE Whip Day. I must admit, I love DOLE Whip. I've tried several flavors: pineapple, lime, strawberry, orange, and a few clever accompaniments: served in a pineapple, as a float with pineapple juice, or, my favorite, on top of a pineapple upside down cake, but nothing beats a classic cup on pineapple DOLE Whip on a hot summer day. If you're now craving a DOLE Whip too, try this mix available from Amazon. It's perfect for when you can't go to the Disney Parks.

Lightyear Blasts Onto DisneyPlus

Pixar

In just two short weeks, Pixar's Lightyear will make its way to DisneyPlus. I haven't had the chance to watch it yet, so I'm really looking forward to it. (Just from the trailers, Sox is my favorite character.)

Lightyear arrives on DisneyPlus on August 3rd.

Dos Oruguitas

Disney

This song from Encanto is so lovely. 

New Thor: Love and Thunder Posters

All images: Marvel

Thor: Love and Thunder has already arrived in theaters, but Marvel just released two more posters for the film and they're fantastic. The first is this incredible stylized look at both Thors by Matt Ferguson.

The second features the weapons of the Thors, Mjolnir and Stormbreaker, calling the lightning. This poster is by Housebear Design. 

Quote of the Week

Paramount

I find, that if I just sit down to think...

The solution presents itself!

- Henry Jones, Sr,

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Photo of the Week

Appleseed Orchard is one of my favorite booths at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. I'm so glad it's returning this year with the same delightful apple treats from last year: Apple Blossom Sky, Apple Crumble Tart, and Frozen Apple Pie.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power Looks Amazing

Amazon

Amazon has released a new trailer for their upcoming series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power and it looks amazing!

Here's the official synopsis from Amazon:

Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power arrives on Amazon Prime Video on September 2.

The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Is Here!

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This year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has arrived and it is a long one. Beginning today, July 14, and continuing until November 19, the festival is filled with delightful dining, fantastic music, and of course, a few fun scavenger hunts.

Here are the menus for this year's festival.

The Fry Basket (Near Test Track)

• Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli  🍯 🥖🥕
• Fry Flight 🍯
• Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries 🥕
• Barbecued Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli
• Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and caramel whisky

Flavors from Fire (Near Test Track)

• Smoked Corned Beef with crispy potatoes, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue 🧀
• Banh Mi Bao with char-grilled Asian skirt steak, chicken liver aïoli, pickled vegetables, and cilantro 🍯
• Rocky Road Chocolate Cake with marshmallows, spiced almonds, and chocolate ganache 🍯
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

Coastal Eats (Near Mission: SPACE) 🌻

• Baked Scampi Dip with shrimp, scallops, and baguette 🍯
• Oysters Rockefeller 🍯

Mac & Eats (Near Mission: SPACE) 🌻

• Traditional Macaroni & Cheese with herbed panko 🧀
• Cowboy Macaroni & Cheese with smoked pork belly, brisket burnt ends, pickled peppers, onion straws, and barbecue aïoli 🧀
• Chili-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with sour cream and cheddar cheese🍯 🥕🧀

Mexico

• Taco al Pastor: Seared pork belly pastor on a corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, pineapple, pickled onions, and chives 🍯🥖
• Tostada de Barbacoa: Barbacoa beef on a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa verde, Mexican crema, queso fresco, and chives 🍯 🥖
• Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita chocolate bread pudding served with a chocolate crème anglaise

China

• Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
• Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion 🍯
• Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, and green onion 🍯
• Passion Fruit Bubble Tea🧋🍯

India (Near China)

• Crispy Paneer with mango-curry ketchup 🍯🧀
• Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream 🍯🥕
• Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread 🍯
• Mango Lassi🧋

Refreshment Outpost

• Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and kachumbari slaw 🥕
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

Kenya (Near Refreshment Outpost)

• Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin with sweet potato and corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw 🥖
• Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-scented couscous

The Alps (Near Germany)

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette 🧀
• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette 🧀
• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached pears, red wine-braised figs, candied pecans, honey, and cranberry toast 🍯🧀

Germany

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese 🧀
• Roasted Bratwurst in a pretzel roll
• Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce

Spain (Between Italy and Germany)

• Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and an Herbed Vinaigrette 🥖
• Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp 🥖
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika 🥖

Italy

• Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with four-cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms 🍯
• Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with vodka sauce, Romano cheese, and crispy bacon 🍯
• Panna Cotta: Orange blossom panna cotta with seasonal berries 🍯

Hops & Barley (American Adventure)

• Chesapeake Crab Slider with tangy coleslaw and Cajun remoulade 🍯
• Hot Beef Sandwich with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing

Funnel Cake

• Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry drizzled with coconut-rum sauce 🍯

Japan

• Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce
• Takoyaki: Octopus, green onion, and cabbage bites topped with tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes, and nori 🍯
• Spicy Salmon Donburi: Spicy salmon with sushi rice, shiso leaf, red tobiko, and rice pearls 🍯

Greece (Near Morocco)

• Spanakopita
• Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey 🥖
• Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread 🍯

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

• Grilled Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
• Fried Falafel Pita with tahini sauce 🥕
• Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips
• Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

Belgium (Between France and Morocco)

• Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
• Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

Brazil (Between France and Morocco)

• Feijoada: Black Beans with crispy pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice 🍯
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread 🥖🧀

France

• Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm beignet filled with three cheese blend
• Brioche aux Escargots, Sauce Crème à l’ail et Persil: Escargot brioche with creamy garlic and parsley sauce 🍯
• Parmentier de Boeuf Braisé au Cabernet: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes
• Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises: Vanilla crème brûlée with house-made raspberry jam 🍯 🥖

Ireland (Near the United Kingdom)

• Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
• Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
• Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard

Appleseed Orchard (In Canada Far and Wide Theater)

• Apple Crumble Tart
• Frozen Apple Pie🧋
• Cinnamon Apple Cider🧋
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

Canada

• Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll 🧀
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce 🥖

Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin (Near Canada)

• Braised Beef Poutine: French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish
• Maple cheesecake with whipped maple bourbon cheese and candied pecans

Australia (Near Port of Entry)

• Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas 🥖
• Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies 🥖
• Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling dipped in chocolate and coconut 🍯

Hawaii (Near Port of Entry)🌻

• Kālua Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
• SPAM Musubi Nigiri with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori 🍯
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts 🧀

Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)

• Guava Mousse on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream 🍯 🥕
• CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Earth Eats hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)

• IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy slaw on a sesame seed bun 🥕
• IMPOSSIBLE Meatball with herbed polenta, rustic puttanesca sauce, and basil pesto 🍯 🥕
• Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea 🥕🧋

The Swanky Saucy Swine (Near Disney Traders)

• Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with pimento cheese 🥖 🧀
• Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with green onions and peanuts
• Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap with charred corn salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro-lime crema 🍯 🥖

The Noodle Exchange (Near Disney Traders)🌻

• Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with shaved beef, mushrooms, and Thai basil 🥖
• Chinese Char Siu Pork Udon with mushrooms, bok choy, and soy pickled egg
• Thai Shrimp and Coconut-Curry Rice Noodles with shiitake mushrooms and Thai basil 🥖
• Tofu Pho with mushrooms and Thai basil 🥖🥕

Brew-Wing 🌻

• Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel with Celery and Ranch 🍯
• Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch 🥖
• Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch 🥖
• Sriracha-Lime Wings with celery and ranch 🍯
• Dry-rubbed Jerk-spiced Wings with papaya chili sauce with celery and ranch 🍯
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce 🥕

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• The American Adventure – Mocha Madness: A sweet frozen cappuccino blended with chocolate syrup 🧋🍯
• World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Castaway Cold Brew: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro and sweet cream 🧋🍯
• Near Canada – Arctic Sunrise: A cool citrus treat featuring passion fruit over ice and coconut syrup 🧋🍯
• World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE – Nitro Dreams: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and half & half topped with cream 🧋🍯

Gluten/Wheat Friendly 🥖

Plant-based 🥕

Beverages🧋

New 🍯

Opens August 15 🌻

Emile's Fromage Montage 🧀

As you're snacking your way around the world, keep an eye out for items from Emile's Fromage Montage 🧀. Collect a stamp for each of the tasty, cheesy dishes from the list in your Festival Passport. Once you've purchased five items, take your passport with five stamps to Shimmering Sips for a special free treat.

An adorable Remy spork will also be available at select Marketplaces.

So, now that you've seen all of the tasty treats available, where will you start your culinary adventure?