Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[Brian Noble]

Sadly I think some of the DeSantis drama is discouraging much investment in WDW, at least until it’s resolved.

World hasn't been getting any love for years.

As others have pointed out...there's been a LOT going on recently. A pause is not the worst thing in the world, and I suspect it won't last terribly long.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month 2023



From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will be celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month! The culinary teams have been hard at work drawing inspiration from classic dishes and flavors of Hispanic and Latin American cultures, as well as personal additions from some of our talented culinary cast members.
Over the course of the festivities, and all year long, there will be a variety of mouthwatering delights that will transport you with each bite and sip, like the delicious Pollo Guisado at various Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort or the (almost) too pretty to eat Cinnamon-Chocolate Mexican Sweet Bread Funnel Cake from Stage Door Café. You can even bring home the excitement with the Coco Skull Sipper available at Disneyland Resort.
If you want to get some additional tasty fun, check out Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure park and all the yummy ways you can join in on celebrations honoring the traditions of Día de los Muertos in our Foodie Guide, including menu items inspired by the Disney and Pixar award-winning film, “Coco.”
But, with only a few more days until Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, let’s get to the Foodie Guide!

Walt Disney World Resort​

Disney Resort Hotels​

Disney’s BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Guava and Cheese Quesito: Puff pastry filled with guava paste, cream cheese, and glazed with a honey syrup

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market (Currently available; mobile order available)

• Arroz Mamposteao: Crispy pork carnitas with Spanish-style rice and beans; Available at the following locations:
  • Chef Ludy from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is proud to share her Puerto Rican heritage with the Arroz Mamposteao.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Contempo Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Coco Sweet Bread: Sweet dough filled with cinnamon-spiced custard topped with “Coco” décor (New)

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New)

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood

• Parrillada de Cerdo Mixta: Chuleta Kan Kan, Ibérico Secreto de Bellota, Butifarra Sausage, Romesco sauce, calçots, manchego-dusted potatoes, and salsa verde (New) (Available starting Sept. 15)
  • When working on this dish, Chef Chris, a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was inspired by Parrillada, an event where his family gets together to grill different types of meat cuts, sausage, and vegetables.
• Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New) (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)
  • This simple and creamy cheesecake variation is known as “Tarta de Queso” in Spain or “Gazta Tarta” in its native Basque. A local specialty at the La Viña Bar in San Sebastián, the crustless Basque Cheesecake is baked at a high temperature, which leaves the outside firm and dark, while the center remains gooey.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Cítricos (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil: Ají amarillo-sweet plantain purée, pickled peaches, and pipián verde (New)
  • Chef Andres moved to the United States from Mexico City, Mexico, in 2006. At the time, he did not speak English and secured a role as a dishwasher, where he found a passion for being in the kitchen that inspired him to attend culinary school. After graduating, he was hired by Disney and has since worked on the culinary teams at Victoria & Albert’s, Enchanted Rose, and Cítricos. The Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil features Berkshire pork belly with Chef Andres’ play on a cochinita pibil — a traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. This version features sour orange, annatto, pipián verde, plantains, and the ají amarillo pepper from Peru. It also incorporates corn, a traditional ingredient of the dish, through the corn ash garnish, and includes a nod to Florida with pickled Florida peaches. This dish was designed to perfectly pair with the La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal beverage crafted by Cítricos Proprietor Rafael.

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Coco Skeleton Bone Pastry: Bone-shaped pastry filled with dulce de leche Bavarian cream coated with white and dark chocolate and a “Coco” image (New)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Good’s Food to Go (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards”

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Artist’s Palette (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Lechón Asado: Roasted Cuban pork with white rice and black beans topped with pickled onions and cilantro (New)
  • Chef Enrique is of both Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, and roasted pork is a huge staple on both sides of his family as food is a big part of family gatherings in Hispanic cultures. One Sunday a month when Chef would have a family dinner, his uncle would allow him to taste everything that he made while he was preparing each item. Lechón Asado was always Chef Enrique’s favorite dish. While his uncle prepared the rest of the meal, Chef would prep and cook the Lechón Asado. His uncle is who inspired him to become a chef, and he learned so much about his culture through him. In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Chef wanted to prepare the dish that really started it all for him. Although there are many more amazing Cuban dishes, the Lechón will always bring him back home.
• Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards”

On the Rocks Pool Bar and The Paddock Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Non-alcoholic Frozen Chocolate Coquito (Non-alcoholic): Classic non-alcoholic coquito with a chocolate addition (New)
• Frozen Chocolate Coquito: Classic SelvaRey Chocolate Rum Coquito with a chocolate addition (New)
  • Coordinator Stephanie at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa was inspired by her family recipes from Puerto Rico.

Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Spicy Paloma: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and lime with a chili-lime rim
  • This spicy version of a paloma features Teremana Blanco Tequila and celebrates the impact Latin Americans make in the beverage industry.
• Pollo Guisado: Braised chicken, carrots, olives, jasmine rice, sweet plantains, and fried garlic cilantro (New); Available at the following locations:
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Sous Chef Yanira of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Sous Chef Berto of Disney’s Pop Century Resort collaborated to share this traditional dish. Inspired by their family traditions and cultures, these two chefs worked together on a flavorful dish that highlights the spirit of Hispanic cuisine.
• Passion Fruit Tres Leches with a guava Mickey (New); Available at the following:
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Various Disney Resort Hotel Table-Service Restaurants (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal: Siete Misterios Mezcal, Aperol Liqueur, Seedlip Garden 108, pineapple, lime, and guajillo syrup garnished with a ‘rose’ sugar rim
  (New)
  • Los Siete Misterios Mezcal was developed by two native Mexican brothers looking to preserve the traditional Mezcal production methods that were passed down through generations. Cítricos Proprietor Rafael celebrates this story and his own Venezuelan roots with this elevated, signature cocktail.
  • Available at the following:
    • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Sanaa Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort
    • The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Wind & Waves Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Lechón Asado: Roasted Cuban pork with white rice and black beans topped with pickled onions and cilantro (New)

EPCOT​

Choza de Margarita (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Elote: Sweet corn on the cob with chipotle aïoli, queso cotija, and chile-lime powder

La Hacienda de San Angel (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tlayuda: Oaxacan Tostada, barbacoa beef, chipotle black beans, chorizo, Mexican sour cream, and pickled onions
• Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim

San Angel Inn (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim

Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

BaseLine Tap House (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Michelada: Golden Road State Cerveza, tomato-clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chili-lime seasoning

Epic Eats (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Mango-Chamoy Funnel Cake: DOLE Whip mango with chamoy-mango purée and chili-lime seasoning served on a funnel cake (New)

Rosie’s All-American Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tres Leches: Whipped cream topping, strawberry candy rocks, and an “Encanto” white chocolate coin

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park​

Creature Comforts (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pink Tres Leches Cake: Vanilla cake soaked with three milks (sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk) and topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sugar flowers (New)

Dawa Bar (Available Starting Sept. 15)

• Prickly Pear Margarita: Corazon Tequila, Bol’s Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur, sour, and desert pear (New)

Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Birria Tacos: Braised beef, ancho and guajillo chiles, Oaxaca cheese, lime, and cilantro
  • Traced back to Jalisco, Mexico, birria is a type of spicy meat stew. The meat from this stew is placed in the tortillas of the birria tacos, which are served with the consommé (broth) from the stew.
• Budín de Pan: Argentinian bread pudding, cognac raisins, dulce de leche, and rum raisin ice cream (New)
• Agua de Valencia: Ketel One Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Toso Brut Sparkling Wine, Van der Hum Tangerine Liquor, blood orange juice, and guava (New)

Pizzafari (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New)

Restaurantosaurus (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Cuban Sandwich: Roasted lechón, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles on a buttery Cuban-style bread served with french fries
• Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava, and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park​

Creature Comforts (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pink Tres Leches Cake: Vanilla cake soaked with three milks (sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk) and topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sugar flowers (New)

Dawa Bar (Available Starting Sept. 15)

• Prickly Pear Margarita: Corazon Tequila, Bol’s Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur, sour, and desert pear (New)

Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Birria Tacos: Braised beef, ancho and guajillo chiles, Oaxaca cheese, lime, and cilantro
  • Traced back to Jalisco, Mexico, birria is a type of spicy meat stew. The meat from this stew is placed in the tortillas of the birria tacos, which are served with the consommé (broth) from the stew.
• Budín de Pan: Argentinian bread pudding, cognac raisins, dulce de leche, and rum raisin ice cream (New)
• Agua de Valencia: Ketel One Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Toso Brut Sparkling Wine, Van der Hum Tangerine Liquor, blood orange juice, and guava (New)

Magic Kingdom Park​

Cinderella’s Royal Table (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Creamy Plantain Soup: Savory plant-based plantain soup topped with deep-fried plantains and cilantro (New) (Plant-based)
  • This dish was inspired by a family recipe shared by a cast member from the Puerto Rican community.

Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen (Currently available)

• Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas: House-made corn pancakes, beer-braised pork, roasted corn, Fresno pepper salsa, and avocado cream

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park ​

Leaning Palms (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tinga de Pollo: Roasted chipotle chicken served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw, spicy avocado crema, and finished with cotija cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • As a Mexican American, culinarian Jessica was reminded of traditional birthday celebrations in Mexico when preparing the recipe. This popular dish showcases a variety of flavors and is often enjoyed by her family for holidays and celebrations.

Disney Springs​

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Sweet Mojito Taco: Sweet taco filled with lime mousse, mint pâte de fruit, and meringue on a graham cracker sable (New)
  • Cast members Erick and Ashley were inspired by two of their favorite food and drink items, resulting in something fresh and new that honors their Venezuelan and Mexican heritages.

Cilantro Food Truck (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tequeños: Venezuelan white cheese wrapped with bread dough and a side of avocado-cilantro dipping sauce

The Daily Poutine (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pastelón Poutine: Sofrito ground beef, fried sweet plantains, shredded cheddar, garlic aïoli, french fries, and chives
  • Pastelón is a popular baked dish made in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, featuring layers of sweet plantains and beef. While there are many ways one can make Pastelón, it often features plantains, a staple food in Puerto Rican and Dominican cultures that is used in many kinds of dishes. Our “Poutine” inspired by Pastelón reminds Front of House Leader Elba of all those delicious Pastelón flavors and textures, served with a unique twist.

D-Luxe Burger (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tripleta Burger: Signature-blend patty, ham, pork belly, potato sticks, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise-ketchup
  • Assistant Sous Chef Jose took inspiration from the popular Puerto Rican tripleta sandwich

Frontera Cocina Mexicana (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15;

• Guava Margarita: Centinela Reposado Tequila, Ten to One Rum, guava purée, and agave infused with Mexican chiles
  • Margaritas are an expression of the history of Mexico with its elements corresponding to some of the cultures that have been present in the country. This beverage combines this history along with a refreshing guava flavor, as this is also part of traditions. Its flavor, color, and characteristic aroma are an element of the offerings for the Day of the Dead.

The Ganachery (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Guava Ganache Square: Guava ganache enrobed in 65% dark chocolate (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Cast member Diana, honoring her Puerto Rican heritage, was inspired by items such as guava and the royal poinciana, also known as the “Flame Tree.”

Gideon’s Bakehouse (Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Coconut Guava Tart: An oversized tart filled with the finest coconut, delicious guava, and a macaroon top
  • This handcrafted treat was created by Gideon’s Bakehouse’s very own Chef Willie Rosario.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Cuban Delight: Roasted Cuban pork slow-roasted for 12 hours served with black beans, moro rice, and sofrito
• Tres Leches: Yellow sponge cake soaked in a mixture of condensed milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and maraschino cherries
• Vanilla Pudding: Creamy pudding made with condensed milk, evaporated milk, whipped cream, sugar, caramel, vanilla extract, and eggs
• Huevos Rancheros: Fried corn tortillas and eggs topped with warmed salsa (Available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weekend Brunch)

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Fiesta Sushi Roll: Cream cheese, “volcano mix,” and seared steak rolled tightly and topped with avocado, masago, togarashi, green onions, and micro greens drizzled with fiesta sauce, “chipotle-based mayo,” and eel sauce
• House-made Red Sangria

Vivoli il Gelato (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tres Leches Tiramisu: This twist combines two classics into one incredibly delicious and decadent cake with spiked espresso topped with a heavenly tiramisu cream

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Mangonada: A fruity, frozen guava mango drink mixed with chili lime sauce and topped with mango purée and chili lime seasoning

Yesake (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Sakerita: Rich flavors of sake with the zesty essence of a margarita

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland Resort​

Disneyland Park​

Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Guava and Cheese Pretzel: Cream cheese pretzel dusted with cinnamon and sugar, served with a side of guava dipping sauce (New)
  • Guava is a very nostalgic fruit in Mexico. It is used in many recipes like ponche, respados, and tamales. It is a huge staple during the holiday season, as it is one of the country’s most popular fruits.

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

• Mole Half Chicken Plate: Fire-roasted half chicken topped with a smoky, savory mole sauce and served with rice and beans (New)(Available Sept. 15 and Oct. 15)
  • Chef Kalven presented the team with a recipe his family has used for generations. Mole is so diverse, and it seems every region and family has “their” recipe. It is considered to be the national dish of Mexico. So, the culinary teams traveled to some of their resident experts for perspective and advice. Its flavors resonate with and remind the eater of days past with loved ones.
• Pan Dulce Sundae: Pan dulce with dulce de leche ice cream topped with caramel sauce, whipped topping, and colorful chocolate skull (Available through Nov. 9)

Stage Door Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Cinnamon-Chocolate Mexican Sweet Bread Funnel Cake: Classic funnel cake drizzled with cinnamon-chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and Mexican sweet bread (New)
  • Abuelita and Mexican sweet bread are nostalgic during the holidays. Chef Lorena’s grandma would warm up the milk and add the little puck of Abuelita, adding it into a cantarito and whisking it with a molinillo.

Disney California Adventure Park​

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Currently available through Nov. 9)

• Horchata Cheesecake with sugar skull décor

Downtown Disney District​

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Carne Asada Flatbread: Marinated skirt steak, roasted garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar jack cheese garnished with a poblano salsa, shaved radish, and chopped cilantro (New)

Beignets Expressed (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Churro-flavored Glazed Beignets dusted with cinnamon-sugar (New)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pizza Salchipapa: Neapolitan dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced hot dogs, and potato pieces finished with a drizzle of mayonnaise, ketchup, and Peruvian Aji sauce (New)
  • This dish is inspired by a popular Peruvian street food originating in Lima, Peru.

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Crujientes Gorditas de Chicharrón Prensado: This serving for two consists of two corn crispy gorditas stuffed with refried black beans, chicharrón en salsa verde, sheared cabbage slaw, queso fresco, and sour cream (New)

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Disneyland Resort​

Disneyland Park​

Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Guava and Cheese Pretzel: Cream cheese pretzel dusted with cinnamon and sugar, served with a side of guava dipping sauce (New)
  • Guava is a very nostalgic fruit in Mexico. It is used in many recipes like ponche, respados, and tamales. It is a huge staple during the holiday season, as it is one of the country’s most popular fruits.

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

• Mole Half Chicken Plate: Fire-roasted half chicken topped with a smoky, savory mole sauce and served with rice and beans (New)(Available Sept. 15 and Oct. 15)
  • Chef Kalven presented the team with a recipe his family has used for generations. Mole is so diverse, and it seems every region and family has “their” recipe. It is considered to be the national dish of Mexico. So, the culinary teams traveled to some of their resident experts for perspective and advice. Its flavors resonate with and remind the eater of days past with loved ones.
• Pan Dulce Sundae: Pan dulce with dulce de leche ice cream topped with caramel sauce, whipped topping, and colorful chocolate skull (Available through Nov. 9)

Stage Door Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Cinnamon-Chocolate Mexican Sweet Bread Funnel Cake: Classic funnel cake drizzled with cinnamon-chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and Mexican sweet bread (New)
  • Abuelita and Mexican sweet bread are nostalgic during the holidays. Chef Lorena’s grandma would warm up the milk and add the little puck of Abuelita, adding it into a cantarito and whisking it with a molinillo.

Disney California Adventure Park​

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Currently available through Nov. 9)

• Horchata Cheesecake with sugar skull décor

Downtown Disney District​

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Carne Asada Flatbread: Marinated skirt steak, roasted garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar jack cheese garnished with a poblano salsa, shaved radish, and chopped cilantro (New)

Beignets Expressed (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Churro-flavored Glazed Beignets dusted with cinnamon-sugar (New)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pizza Salchipapa: Neapolitan dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced hot dogs, and potato pieces finished with a drizzle of mayonnaise, ketchup, and Peruvian Aji sauce (New)
  • This dish is inspired by a popular Peruvian street food originating in Lima, Peru.

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Crujientes Gorditas de Chicharrón Prensado: This serving for two consists of two corn crispy gorditas stuffed with refried black beans, chicharrón en salsa verde, sheared cabbage slaw, queso fresco, and sour cream (New)

Ugh, not going until December but I would love to try the guava and cheese pretzel

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney College Program Applications Open for Spring 2024 Semester

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney and Pixar’s #Elemental is coming to #DisneyPlus September 13!

Disney+ Twitter

 

[HokieRaven5]

Comcast and Disney Move Up Hulu Sale Talks Date to Sept. 30, Roberts Claims Hulu Worth Well More Than $30 Billion

Comcast and Disney last week signed a modification agreement to bring forward the timing of their formal Hulu sale talks to Sept. 30 from its previous January 2024 timeline, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts says.

Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, Roberts says all the synergies around Hulu could be worth $30 billion, before you even ascribe value to Hulu. The previous minimum number of $27.5 billion for Hulu was “hypothetical,” per Roberts, with the company “way more valuable” today than it was when that number was set.

Roberts says proceeds from Comcast’s sale of its Hulu stake would be returned to shareholders.

 

[maui22]

Comcast and Disney Move Up Hulu Sale Talks Date to Sept. 30, Roberts Claims Hulu Worth Well More Than $30 Billion

Comcast and Disney last week signed a modification agreement to bring forward the timing of their formal Hulu sale talks to Sept. 30 from its previous January 2024 timeline, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts says.

Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, Roberts says all the synergies around Hulu could be worth $30 billion, before you even ascribe value to Hulu. The previous minimum number of $27.5 billion for Hulu was “hypothetical,” per Roberts, with the company “way more valuable” today than it was when that number was set.

Roberts says proceeds from Comcast’s sale of its Hulu stake would be returned to shareholders.

This explains some of Disney’s moves lately.

 

[HokieRaven5]

This explains some of Disney’s moves lately.

Just trying to pile every bit of debt, depreciation and cuts they can into Fiscal 2023 as possible.

 

[maui22]

Just trying to pile every bit of debt, depreciation and cuts they can into Fiscal 2023 as possible.

Exactly.

It also allows them to start the new fiscal year implementing their real plans for their streaming platforms.

 

[Gusey]

 

[jade1]

WDW over 2016-2025:

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Can also add to this list Journey of Water

But no announcements in over 5 years for the 4 WDW theme parks? Other than the Splash reskin and the tree lined sidewalk.

Runaway (a reskin), Rat GotG and Tron all announced in 2017, all started construction in 17 18 or 19.

 

[Gusey]

But no announcements in over 5 years for the 4 WDW theme parks? Other than the Splash reskin and the tree lined sidewalk.

Runaway (a reskin), Rat GotG and Tron all announced in 2017, all started construction in 17 18 or 19.

A lot did get announced in 2019 for Epcot like Play Pavilion, Mary Poppins and Journey of Water but the pan happened causing most of it to be cancelled. 2020 was the announcement of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Also, most of things opening now where announced pre-2020 like Zootopia Land, World of Frozen at HKDL & WDS, Fantasy Springs at TKDL.
In fact, the most recent announcement was Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2020, the Toontown Revamp in 2021, and San Fransokyo Square & Avengers Multiverse Attraction in 2022. I think it's safe to say all the parks worldwide could do with some announcement about what is coming post-2024.

 

[HokieRaven5]

A lot did get announced in 2019 for Epcot like Play Pavilion, Mary Poppins and Journey of Water but the pan happened causing most of it to be cancelled. 2020 was the announcement of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Also, most of things opening now where announced pre-2020 like Zootopia Land, World of Frozen at HKDL & WDS, Fantasy Springs at TKDL.
In fact, the most recent announcement was Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2020, the Toontown Revamp in 2021, and San Fransokyo Square & Avengers Multiverse Attraction in 2022. I think it's safe to say all the parks worldwide could do with some announcement about what is coming post-2024.

They gave loose ideas for Dinoland and Beyond Big Thunder because they don’t have things finalized. They did the same thing with loosely sharing the changing of the spine of EPCOT before announcing more official what was coming a year or so later.

 

[Smugpugmug]

A lot did get announced in 2019 for Epcot like Play Pavilion, Mary Poppins and Journey of Water but the pan happened causing most of it to be cancelled. 2020 was the announcement of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Also, most of things opening now where announced pre-2020 like Zootopia Land, World of Frozen at HKDL & WDS, Fantasy Springs at TKDL.
In fact, the most recent announcement was Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2020, the Toontown Revamp in 2021, and San Fransokyo Square & Avengers Multiverse Attraction in 2022. I think it's safe to say all the parks worldwide could do with some announcement about what is coming post-2024.

Don't forget that the Spaceship Earth refurb was cancelled too. That's the one that should've happened, even if it was just ripping out the track and replacing it. Oh and make the descent not embarassing and lame.

 

[Gusey]

They gave loose ideas for Dinoland and Beyond Big Thunder because they don’t have things finalized. They did the same thing with loosely sharing the changing of the spine of EPCOT before announcing more official what was coming a year or so later.

Forgot about the initial Epcot overhaul concept art in 2017. It all depends on if they are going to announce anything at Destination D23 or wait until next year's D23 Expo as pre-2020 they often kept announcements for D23 Expo rather than Destination D

 

[HokieRaven5]

Forgot about the initial Epcot overhaul concept art in 2017. It all depends on if they are going to announce anything at Destination D23 or wait until next year's D23 Expo as pre-2020 they often kept announcements for D23 Expo rather than Destination D

Yeah Saturday I would expect to mostly be something like Moana opening date, Figment arrival in EPCOT, more info on the New Nighttime show in EPCOT, D100 stuff and maybe something additional about Tiana’s.

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

A lot did get announced in 2019 for Epcot like Play Pavilion, Mary Poppins and Journey of Water but the pan happened causing most of it to be cancelled. 2020 was the announcement of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Also, most of things opening now where announced pre-2020 like Zootopia Land, World of Frozen at HKDL & WDS, Fantasy Springs at TKDL.
In fact, the most recent announcement was Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2020, the Toontown Revamp in 2021, and San Fransokyo Square & Avengers Multiverse Attraction in 2022. I think it's safe to say all the parks worldwide could do with some announcement about what is coming post-2024.

And Galactic Starcruiser was announced too. It didn't get cancelled due to a pandemic. Just a series of bad decisions causing it to be cancelled after a year (+/-) in operation.

I won't forget the 2019 D23, mainly because of the Obi-Wan show announcement and I love Obi-Wan, but also because I love Dick Van Dyke and they had him make the the Cherry Tree Lane announcement. Now, Dick will always be known to me as TWDC's messenger of false hope for EP.

 

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20th Century Studios - The Bikeriders - Official Trailer - In Theaters December 1

 

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The return to the North Pole might be a bumpy one! #TheSantaClauses returns soon to @DisneyPlus.



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