Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Disney Pixar Stamps at USPS in August 2011


Are these the cutest things in the "world"?!

Oh, I can't wait to put these on every little thing I mail!!!

Coming to a USPS near you, August 2011.

Disney / Pixar stamps. Featuring the friends from Cars, Toy Story, UP, Wall-E, and Ratatouille. How exciting!!!

I can't wait!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Located at Disney's Hollywood Studios

*Lunch Menu*

Non-Alcoholic Specialty Drinks

Tinker Bell and Friends or Buzz Lightyear Punch - Minute Maid Light Lemonade Punch served in a souvenir Fairies or Toy Story 3 cup with a glowing Tinker Bell or Buzz Lightyear Clip-on Light $6.49

Milk Shakes - Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or oreo cookie ice cream $4.69

Flavored Sodas - Coke blended with vanilla or cherry flavors. Unlimited refills $3.19

Appetizers

Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Two - A blend of Monterey Jack, swiss, and asiago with spinach, artichokes, and corn tortilla chips $7.99

Mixed Greens - With diced tomatoes and onion tossed with ranch dressing $6.99

Crispy Onion Rings - A generous portion of battered onion rings $6.99

Seven Bean Beef Chili - with shredded cheddar, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips $6.99

Double Dip For Two - Spinach and Artichoke Dip and our Seven-Bean Chili with Corn Tortilla Chips for dipping $10.99

BLT Soup - A creamy tomato basil soup, topped with an herb crouton, shredded lettuce and bacon $6.99

Entrees

Shrimp Pasta - Bow tie pasta and sauteed shrimp tossed with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, baby spinach and feta cheese $19.99

Beef and Blue Salad - Sliced butcher-tender steak with a Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce with Blue Cheese Dressing, Tomatoes and Bacon $15.99

Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich - With bruschetta topping served on a Kaiser Roll with cucumber-melon salad or fries $13.99

The Reuben - Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing on marble rye bread, served with a pickle spear and a choice of cucumber-melon salad of french fries $11.99

Smoked St. Louis-style Ribs - Basted with barbecue sauce served with cole slaw and a choice of cucumber-melon salad or french fries $21.99

Seared Marinated Tofu - With mango glaze, fresh vegetables and white rice $18.99

Angus Chuck Burger - flame broiled beef patty topped with cheddar or Swiss cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, and crispy bacon served with a choice of vegetable black bean relish or french fries $12.99

Smoked Turkey Sandwich - smoked turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato with an avocado mayonnaise on multigrain bread served with vegetable black bean relish $12.99

Desserts

A Sweet Ending To Your Celebration... Cheesecake - with caramel sauce and treats $6.99

Fresh Fruit Salad $5.99

No Sugar Added Dessert Brownie -with Ice Cream and Strawberries $6.99

Apple Crumble $6.99

Hot Fudge Sundae - vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry $6.99

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cake - Warm chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter center served a la mode $7.99

Beverages

Coca Cola® Products
$ 2.19

Minute Maid Juices -Grapefruit, Apple and Pink Lemonade $2.79

Nestea Iced Tea $ 2.19

100% Colombian Coffee, Regular or decaffeinated $ 2.19

Friday, December 17, 2010

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti

Located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

Appetizers

Seared Ahi Tuna - chilled, sesame-encrusted ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, and sweet chili slaw $10.99

Thai Chili Chicken Wings - fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet Thai chili sauce, spicy Asian pickled cucumbers $8.99

Pork Pot Stickers - pan seared or steamed, soy lime dipping sauce $8.49

Wok-Fried Green Beans - battered green beans, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce $7.99

Pork Egg Rolls - chili plum dipping sauce $7.99

Lettuce Cups - minced chicken breast, chopped vegetables, maple tamarind sauce, crisp lettuce cups $12.99

Dim Sum Basket for Two - Pork pot stickers, shrimp siu mai, cha su bao, and pork sie mai steamed on a banana leaf, soy lime dipping sauce $13.99

Soups and Salads

Wonton Soup - pork wontons, clear chicken broth and vegetables $4.99

House Salad - Romaine and iceburg lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds and sesame dressing $5.99

Mandarin Chicken Salad - chilled chicken, romaine and iceburg lettuce, Mandarin oranges, almonds, sesame seeds, rice noodles and plum dressing $14.99

Specialties

Seared Miso Salmon - miso glazed Atlantic salmon, jasmine rice, baby bok choy and shiitake mushroom stir-fry $22.99

Crispy Mahi Mahi - filet of mahi mahi, Japanese bread crumbs, Cantonese sweet and sour sauce, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $21.99

Duck with Anandapur Glaze - roasted half duckling, orange wasabi glaze, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $21.99

Tempura Shrimp - chili plum sauce, coconut-ginger rice, stir fried vegetables $19.99

MalAsian Seafood Curry - Mahi Mahi, scallops, little neck clams, mussels, shrimp, zucchini, roma tomatoes, red curry coconut broth, and jasmine rice $21.99

Noodles

Lo Mein - Lo Mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onoins, bean sprouts; Chicken $16.99; Shrimp $17.99; Combo $17.99

Vegetable Lo Mein - lo Mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onions, bean sprouts $15.99; add tofu $2

Wok

Your choice of jasmine or brown rice

Crispy Honey Chicken - tempura chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey sauce $17.49

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli - flank steak, broccoli, brown sauce $17.99

Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork - Tempura chicken or pork, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, pineapple $17.49

Bourbon Chicken - Tempura chicken, carrots, green onions, sweet bourbon sauce $17.99

Grilled

Baby Back Ribs - slow-roasted ribs, hoisin BBQ sauce, chicken fried rice, sweet chili slaw $24.99

Shaoxing Steak and Shrimp - skirt steak, tempura-battered shrimp, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, chili plum dipping sauce $24.99

Maple Tamarind Chicken - Seared chicken breast, Indonesian tamarind glaze, coconut ginger rice, baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom stir fry. $18.99

Kobe Beef Burger - 10 oz grilled American Kobe beef burger, sesame-soy sauce, mayonnaise, crispy shoestring fries. topped with choice of shiitake mushroom & scallion compote or Asian slaw $17.99

Sides

House Stir Fried Vegetables $4.99
Wok-Fried Green Beans $4.99
Pork Egg Rolls $5.99
Chicken Fried Rice $5.49
Steamed Rice - jasmine or brown $3.50

Desserts

Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99

New York Cheesecake - New York cheesecake, mango and strawberry coulis, and fresh whipped cream $6.99

Sorbet - Mango, lemon, raspberry $6.99

Chocolate Cake - Chocolate pudding cake, raspberry sauce $6.99

Mango Pie - shortbread cookie crust, fresh whipped cream, raspberry sauce $6.99

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Hot Teas - Monks Blend, Green Tea, Spiced Chai, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Camomile (Caffeine Free)

Berry Cherry Limeade - Cherry and lime juice with Sprite

Glacier Water - Blue Curacao and Coconut Syrup with Sprite

Bottled Beverages and Soft Drinks - Still or Sparkling Water, Root Beer, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Iced Tea

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Wines
White Zinfandel, Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

Japanese Plum Wine $7.50

Beers
Drafts
Safari Amber 16 oz: $6.25 22 oz: $7.25
Kirin Ichiban 16 oz: $6.25 22 oz: $7.25
Shock Top Belgian White Wheat Ale 16 oz: $6.25 22 oz: $7.25
Bud Light 16 oz: $5.95 22 oz: $6.95

Bottle
Fosters Oil Can (Australia) $8.50
Kingfisher Lager (India) $5.75
Harbin (China) $5.75
Kirin Ichiban Light (Japan) $5.75
Singha (Thailand) $5.75
Tiger (Singapore) $5.75
Tsing Tao (China) $5.75
Asahi Super Dry (Japan) $5.75
Sapporo (Japan) $5.75

Sake - served chilled
Gekkeikan Sake 6 oz. $6.95
Momokawa Diamon Sake, Junmai Cinjo 6 oz. $8.95
Zipang Sparkling Sake, 250ml bottle $12.99
Gekkeikan Nigori 300ml bottle $16.99
Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo 300ml bottle $22.99

Specialty Drinks $7.99

Yak Attack
Shanghai Express
Bonsai Blast
Emperor Margarita
Big Bamboo
Tropical Daiquiri
Everest Avalanche
Empress Bloody Mary

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Coral Reef - Dinner

Coral Reef Restaurant

Dinner Menu

Located in EPCOT

One of the most unique Disney Dining experiences, the Coral Reef Restaurant allows you to dine with the fishes. Among those you might see include: Brown Shark, Stingray, Grouper, Tarpon, and the Green Sea Turtle.

Appetizers

Appetizer for Two - Crab Cakes with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Tequila Aioli, Sea and Land Grilled Shrimp with cucumber salad and barbecued beef tenderloin skewer with creamy polenta and a taste of our creamy lobster soup $16.99allearsnet

Sea and Land - Grilled shrimp with cucumber salad and BBQ beef skewer with creamy polenta $11.99

Creamy Lobster Soup - taragon and brandy $7.99

Crab Cakes - with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Tequila Aioli $10.99

Seasonal Soup - chef inspired creation $6.99

Caesar Salad with shredded parmesan cheese and croutons $6.99

Steamed Mussels - with cilantro sofrito, fennel, tomatoes, and toasted ciabatta $11.99

Salad of Golden and Red Beets - with fresh goat cheese, garden greens, toasted walnuts and herb vinaigrette $6.99

Entrées

Pan-seared Seasonal Catch - with wild mushroom and bay scallop risotto with celery, root Nage finished with parsley-truffle oil $26.99

Pan-Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops - with Sardinian Fegola Pasta, chorizo, mussels, and smokey tomato broth $24.99

Seared Rainbow Trout - with warm salad of white beans, arugula, tomatoes, crispy bacon, aged balsamic vinegar and brown butter $20.99

Seared Chicken Breast - served over spaetzle finished with Applewood smoked bacon - chicken broth $20.99

Roasted Scottish Salmon - with Russian fingerling potatoes and wilted spinach, in a Dijon cream with black mustard seed $23.99

Grilled Mahi Mahi - with laughing bird shrimp, heats of palm, jasmine rice and a coconut lime sauce $24.99

Mushroom Phyllo Crisp - roasted mushrooms, wilted Arugula, aged cheeses, rustic tomato ragout $18.99

Grilled New York Strip Steak - served with horseradish smashed potatoes, and marketfresh vegetables $31.99

Roasted Pork Tenderloin - with sage polenta cake, glazed root vegetables and calvados reduction $22.99

Desserts

Almond Gelato - with granola-marshmallow cookie, peaches, and passion fruit sauce $7.99

Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse* - topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar $7.99

Butterscotch Cremé Brulée - with seasonal berries $7.99

Cheesecake Napoleon* - with seasonal fruit compote (no sugar added) $7.99

*contains alcohol

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Crystal Palace Character Breakfast




Crystal Palace Character Breakfast Buffet

Located at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

An All You Can Eat Character Meal
Join Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore


Menu Items Change Often

Breakfast Hours: 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Chefs are happy to cater to your special dietary needs. Let the hostess know at the Podium and you can also talk to the Chef at the Buffet.

Traditional fare with an American flair. Typically your standard breakfast, eggs, bacon, etc, the menu varies, but it's a standard breakfast.

COST: $22.99 adults; Children $12.99 (3-9)

Non-alcoholic beverage included

Tax and gratuity extra

Admission into the Magic Kingdom is required.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

O'hana Breakfast - Polynesian Resort



O'hana's Character Breakfast

Located at Disney's Polynesian Resort


Aloha Kakahiaka, E Komo Mai
Good morning, Welcome!


Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch. Our Polynesian friends invite you to join Mickey and Pluto for autographs and pictures.
Our Island Feast is served "Family-Style" which means we bring it to you,
so sit back and relax. E oli oli!


Breakfast 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Adults $24.99; Children 3-9 $13.99; Under 3 Free

**Seasonal Pricing May Apply*




Hua Paka (Scrambled Eggs) - made fresh, hot & delicious


Uala Kahiki (Fried Potatoes) - island-style potatoes, caramelized onions & scallions

Pua'a (Pork) - pork breakfast sausage links & smoked bacon

Mickey Shaped Waffles

Assorted Warm Breakfast Breads

Seasonal Fruit


Unlimited Orange Juice, Milk and Coffee included

Monday, December 13, 2010

O'hana Dinner - Polynesian Resort


O'hana Dinner

Located at Disney's Polynesian Resort


ALOHA!

'Ohana ...a place of family, laughter and sharing ...Hawaiian style.

All-you-care-to-enjoy family style feast served right to your table.

Adults $34.99; Children 3-9 $15.99

*Seasonal pricing may apply*

Includes coffee, tea and soda

5:00pm to 10:00pm

NOTE: ALTERNATIVE CHILDREN'S SELECTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST


Starters

'Ohana Welcome Bread
Mixed greens with a honey-lime dressing

Appetizers/Accompaniments

Chicken Wings

Pork and Vegetable Dumplings

Salad
Lo-Mein type noodles
Veggies (Broccoli, Snow Peas and Carrots)

Skewers
Prepared over an oak fire

Oak Grilled Chicken
Asian Barbecued Pork Loin
Marinated Sirloin Steak
Spicy Grilled Peel - n - Eat Shrimp

Dipping Sauces

House Made Peanut Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce
Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Dessert

Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster


(trust me...you will want a second round of this one!)

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Chef Mickey's Breakfast Menu


Chef Mickey's

**Located at Disney's Contemporary Resort


Character Breakfast Buffet

(usually, but not guaranteed, includes Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale)

Served Daily 7:00 Until 11:20 a.m.

$26.62 for Adults, $13.99 for Children 3-9

**Seasonal prices may apply**

SAMPLE MENU


PREMIUM FRUIT BAR
Seasonal Melon and Fresh Fruit Display, Assorted Flavored Yogurts & More

CEREAL SELECTIONS
Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Rice Krispies, Crunchero's, Hot Oatmeal


BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES
Pluto's Cheese Blintz
Scrambled eggs
Three-cheese Omelet
Chef's Daily Omelet
Goofy's Vegetable Lasagna
Mickey Mouse Waffles
Bacon and Cheese Potatoes
Breakfast potatoes
Minnie's Breakfast Pizza
Powder-Sugar Dusted French Toast
Pancakes
Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy
Sausage Links and Bacon
Tator Crisps



PASTRY CHEF'S CREATIONS
Bagels, Chocolate Croissants, Muffins

Cinnamon Rolls, Rice Krispy Treats
Assorted Danishes & More

Bacon & Sausage Links
Breakfast Potatoes
Cheese Potatoes
Assorted Flavored Yogurts & More



Traditional breakfast beverages included

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Walt Disney World Gingerbread Tree

Oh, what I would do to be there to see this!!!! Can you believe it?! a 17 foot Gingerbread Christmas TREE!!!! Oh what pure joy!!!

The Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World has completely out-done themselves...but why I am surprised! Check out this video! Ahhh-mazing!


Friday, December 10, 2010

Ride the Aqua Duck - the first ever Cruise Roller Coaster

I am absolutely NOT a thrill seeker....but when you watch this...you can't help but wanna go for a ride!!!

Check it out! The Aqua Duck! The New Cruise Roller Coaster on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, The Disney Dream! This ship is going to be amazing!!! I can't wait to go!


Friday, December 3, 2010

Some Disney Tips!


Here are just a few tips on how to make the most of your Walt Disney World Vacation!

Let's start with Magic Kingdom:

Magic Kingdom:

Are you a Military Veteran? If so, let me say “Thank you!!!”....but also, let me tell you this....if you stop by City Hall, as soon as you enter the park, ask them if you can be the Veteran of the Day. If they have not chosen one already, you just may be selected to assist in the Flag Retreat Ceremony (5pm). And, if you are the lucky one...you just might receive a commemorative certificate for your participation!



If you have a little one who might be experiencing “Goofy’s Barnstormer” (the kiddie rollercoaster in Toon Town) for the first time, make sure to let the Cast Member know before they get on, and they might just give you a fun treat....for being so brave!

And while you are in Toon Town, make sure pay a visit to the Big Mouse....you know...the one you came all of this way to see!!! When you go through Mickey’s house, you will have fun seeing all of his “stuff”...but don’t miss the Judge’s Tent at the end! This will be, by far, your BEST shot of seeing him, and having a little one-on-one time!

This is a great adventure, especially for older kids!
If you can catch the first raft over to Tom Sawyer’s Island (raft usually departs around 10am), you can embark on an adventure...for you and the entire family. As you are on the trails, make sure you are watching for Tom’s paint brushes covered in dried paint. (hint: usually about 6 hidden per day). If you are a lucky hunter and find such a brush, take it to the nearest Disney Cast Member and they will reward you for your superior searching skills! The best part is that you will receive a certificate, awarding you with “Magical Memories”...and this certificate is valid for ONE FastPass for your entire family to ride your choice: Splash Mountain OR Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Very fun!

There are NO restrooms in Liberty Square. This is to keep the representation in the ear after which it was modeled.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Disney Pin Trading. Did you know?



Did you know that Disney Pin Trading is one of the hottest "attractions" at Walt Disney World?

Not only do people come from all over, just to trade pins, but, it is one of their best selling souvenirs! Now, that is fun news!

Here's an inside tip: If you see a Cast Member with a GREEN Pin Lanyard, they will only trade with children 12 and under! Now, how exciting is that?! Very!! They can help your little one find that "must have" pin, or they can teach them the ropes if they are just getting started!

And, usually, those Cast Members will help them with some "Disney Pin Trading Secrets" and maybe even share with them a Cast Member pin....featuring a hidden mickey!

Ok, so, what are you waiting for? Start trading!