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table, I had this:Breakfast at the BakeryI got some pretty weird looks from folks, but Im pretty used to that by now. And dont worry, I took the food I didnt eat back to the hotel room. And I subsequently found out that a cinnamon roll from the Bakery tastes surprisingly good even when stale. We kept nibbling at it for several days (dont judge).EatsYep cinnamon roll with extra icing, apple turnover, ham and cheese croissant, and yogurt and granola. I felt it gives a pretty good overview of whats available without my actually buying out the whole store. (Now, I have heard about some great bread pudding over at the Bakery, which Ill have to check out, so stay tuned for another review sometime soon, I hope!)Cinnamon RollThe Main Street Bakery cinnamon rolls are massive and gorgeous. I, of course, always ask for extra icing/frosting, and Ive never been denied! On this day, the cast member was particularly generous (yes, thats a pool of icing at the bottom)!Disney World Cinnamon RollThese are sticky, cinnamon-y, warm, heavenly goodness on a plate. Theres no better way to start your day in the Magic Kingdom as far as Im concerned. Of course, plan for the sugar crash-induced nap mid-day!cinnamon roll cross sectionHam, Egg, and Cheese CroissantAn airy, buttery croissant enveloping, fluffy eggs, savory ham, and melty cheese...its a beautiful thing. Seriously, though, even without the ad-speak, this breakfast sandwich is awesome. While large, it doesnt at all taste too heavy. And theres enough protein to keep you going through all three Mountains!Ham, Egg, and Cheese CroissantAt $5.99, its not cheap, but it is big enough to split between two members of the family. And the aforementioned protein can definitely be a boost.Croissant cross sectionApple TurnoverThe first thing you notice about the turnover is the sparkly little sugar crystals on top. Then you notice the yummy icing, flaky pastry, and sweet apples inside. Gorgeous.Apple TurnoverWhile this, sadly, isnt served warm, it is still quite good. The pastry is fantastic. But, as you know, Im not a huge fan of those canned-pie-filling apples in their gooey, gel-like sauce. While Ill eat em, theyre not my favorite. An apple turnover with homemade filling would pretty much be a huge winner here. And while this one serves its purpose, Id pick the cinnamon roll or the croissant sandwich over it.Turnover cross sectionYogurt and GranolaOne of my very favorite breakfasts in the world is yogurt and granola. I practically lived on this stuff when I was in college, so I have very fond memories and tend to always get some yogurt and granola at Disney breakfast buffets.yogurt and granolaWhat I wish they wouldnt do, though, is put that granola on the top hours before I buy it. Dont they know by now that the yogurt moisture gets soaked up by the granola so you end up with some very soggy and not crunchy granola?! Its not bad, but its not great either.That said, Im still glad they offer it. My college granola was usually pretty soggy, too.OverallBoardwalk Bakery breakfasts
are a great way to start the day in Disney World, but be aware that everyone else has the same idea! The place is packed as the morning crowds keep pouring into the Magic Kingdom.My advice? Head there right after the gates open when everyone else is scrambling for fastpasses and Fantasyland queues, or wait it out until around 10:30 or 11am, when folks are starting to think about lunch instead of breakfast.
Ha poucos dias confirmei a minha ida a Disneyland Paris, como parte de uma viagem que farei com a minha dignissima esposa a Cidade Luz. Passaremos apenas um dia la, mas ja e motivo suficiente para entrar de cabeca em um meticuloso planejamento.Como primeiro passo, decidi estudar um pouco sobre a origem do parque. Assim como a Disney World nao fica em Orlando (e sim em Lake Buena Vista, a 34 km do centro de Orlando), a Disneyland Paris - apesar do nome sugerir - tambem nao fica na capital francesa, mas a 32 km de distancia, em Marne-la-Vallee. Atualmente, o complexo e composto por dois parques, sete hoteis e pela Disney Village (um centro de entretenimento, compras e gastronomia, bem parecido com o Downtown Disney).O primeiro parque, Disneyland Park, foi inagurado em abril de 1992. Apos o sucesso do Magic Kingdom, inaugurado em 1971 na Florida, e da Tokyo Disneyland (1983), a Disney achava que tinha encontrado a formula para o sucesso em sua expansao internacional. Entretanto, nos seus primeiros anos, a Disneyland Paris foi uma monumental ducha de agua fria. O investimento na construcao do parque foi muitissimo maior que o previsto, enquanto a ocupacao dos hoteis e os gastos por visitante, bem menores. Nos seus primeiros anos, o parque era uma maquina de perder dinheiro.A reviravolta so ocorreu depois de alguns anos, apos uma polemica reestruturacao da divida e muitas adaptacoes para adequar o parque ao gosto do publico frances e europeu, sendo a mais emblematica delas a venda de bebidas alcoolicas, algo impensavel ate entao em um parque com a marca Disneyland ou no Magic Kingdom (que agora sucumbiu!). Junto com isso, na tentativa de dar um "reboot" total, o nome do complexo e do parque foram alterados para Disneyland Paris (posteriormente, o parque passou a se chamar Disneyland Park). A maior parte dos brasileiros ainda se refere ao parque como Euro Disney, o nome original do empreendimento.Os numeros comecaram a melhorar a partir de 1995 e o plano original de construir um segundo parque foi desenterrado. Em 2002, o Walt Disney Studios Park foi inaugurado, bem ao lado do primeiro parque. Assim como nas duplas Disneyland/California Adventure (Anaheim) e Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure (Orlando), os visitantes podem ir de um parque ao outro em poucos minutos a pe.Hoje, a Disneyland Paris e o quinto parque mais visitado do mundo, com aproximadamente 11 milhoes de visitantes em 2011, segundo o ranking da Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). No proximo post, vamos falar das principais fontes de informacao online para esses parques. A Disney anunciou hoje uma parceria com o cineasta James Cameron que ira trazer o mundo de Avatar para os seus parques. A primeira terra com o tema sera criada no Animal Kingdom em Orlando, e a construcao deve comecar em 2013. Um aviso aos apressados: nao esperem que tudo esteja finalizado antes de 2016.A grande expectativa com esse anuncio e sobre qual sera o resultado dessa parceria entre os famosos Imagineers da Disney e o universo dos habitantes de Pandora. Ainda nao existe nenhuma informacao quanto as
atracoes que farao parte dessa nova terra, apenas a promessa de que tudo sera completamente novo e fantastico.Esse tipo de alianca nao faz parte do DNA da Disney, que ja possui conteudo proprio suficiente para montar suas proprias atracoes onde e quando bem entender. Mas tambem nao e a primeira vez que a House of Mouse age dessa forma - e as atracoes de Star Wars e Indiana Jones sao otimos exemplos. Aparentemente, a Disney quis dar uma resposta de peso a ameaca representada pela terra do Harry Potter, que catapultou o publico da Islands of Adventure. Alguns fas ja se perguntam se uma terra do Senhor dos Aneis nao teria sido uma aposta melhor, uma vez que essa franquia ja conta com uma vasta e consistente legiao de seguidores, mas ninguem duvida do potencial e das possibilidades de atracoes dedicadas a tribo dos Na'vi.Vamos aguardar maiores informacoes ao longo dos proximos meses, mas o que interessa mesmo e que a Disney acaba de fazer uma aposta ambiciosa para mudar a cara do Animal Kingdom e, tambem, de seus parques espalhados pelo mundo. Kiyevame!!
Com as minhas louras no California AdventureUma viagem a Disney nao e normalmente associada a cerveja, ate porque o seu parque mais emblematico, o Magic Kingdom, proibe terminantemente a venda e consumo de bebidas alcoolicas. Entretanto, isso nao quer dizer que voce nao possa encontrar bons lugares e ocasioes para tomar uma cerveja gelada, inclusive dentro do Walt Disney World.Uma das maiores molezinhas dos parques era a cerveja de graca oferecida nos parques da Anheuser-Busch (fabricante da Budweiser), o Sea World e o Busch Gardens. Havia lugares dedicados a cerveja onde os visitantes podiam tomar dois copos, mas esse limite era facilmente burlado porque o controle era praticado "no olho" e de maneira informal. Essa pratica acabou no inicio de 2009, provavelmente para facilitar a venda da divisao de parques da Anheuser-Busch, que de fato foi comprada pelo grupo Blackstone meses depois. No ramo do "free beer" resta o Discovery Cove, que oferece cerveja gratuita e ilimitada o dia inteiro. Se bem que e dificil falar em "gratis" dado que o ingresso para esse parque tem um preco bem maior que os outros, totalmente compativel com uma experiencia all-inclusive.Obviamente, os lugares mais indicados para encontrar uma boa cerveja na Disney e na Universal sao as areas dedicadas a night (ou, usando o termo paulista, a balada): Downtown Disney e Boardwalk, no Walt Disney World e Citywalk, na Universal Orlando. Nao vou ficar falando de todos os lugares pois esse nao e o proposito deste post, mas eu destacaria o Irish Pub Raglan Road no Downtown Disney, o Big River Grille & Brewing Works (uma boa microcervejaria com comida mediana no Disney Boardwalk) e o Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, no Citywalk.Voltando aos parques, acho que vale mencionar o Finnegan's Bar & Grill, na Universal Studios, e o seu "5-beer sampler", cujo nome e auto-explicativo (se nao entender pelo nome, basta olhar a foto ao lado). Outra vantagem do Finnegan's e que e um dos melhores lugares para se fazer uma refeicao decente no Universal Studios, o que permite unir o util ao agradavel.Mas o parque mais importante no que se refere a cerveja - e a gastronomia de forma geral - e mesmo o Epcot Center, especialmente nos bares e restaurantes tematicos dos paises do World Showcase. O Disney Food Blog fez recentemente uma analise das cervejas oferecidas por cada um dos paises que eu achei bem interessante. A analise original foi feita em duas partes, que eu reproduzi de forma condensada no texto abaixo.Guest Review: Beers Around the WorldNows a good time to grab a mug of your favorite brew as we welcome D.J. Jones with a review of beers found in Epcots World Showcase. D.J. is a lifelong Disney fan from Ocala, Florida. You can follow all of his adventures at The World of Deej. We raise our glass in a DFB toast to this first installment of Beers Around the World!La Rossa at Via Napoli in World Showcase's ItalyPerhaps my favorite thing to do in all of Disney is to take a stroll in Epcots World Showcase while enjoying my favorite
adult beverage. Most of the time this is beer, and over the years Ive tried each of the many brews offered throughout the World Showcase.In preparation for this post, my team of experts conducted painstaking research, so that you may know what beer is available in each of the 11 pavilions. It was a tough job, especially for my liver, but somebody had to do it.MexicoOur adventure begins in the Mexico pavilion, where the research team visited La Cava del Tequila.While tequila is the main attraction at La Cava, they also feature many of Mexicos well-known beers. Sol, Bohemia, Tecate, Dos Equis Light, and Dos Equis Amber are all on the menu by the bottle.I enjoyed a Dos Equis Amber, which features a nice body of flavor, and was ice cold. In fact, it was the coldest beer Id have all day.The Dos Equis Light and AmberNorwayNext up for the team was Norway, where the only beverage cart hosted the limited selection of Bud Light, and Norways own Carlsberg on draft. As a Manchester United fan, it went against my being to order a Carlsberg, the long time sponsors of rival Liverpool, but I managed to set aside this objection for the sake of research.The Carlsberg was medium-bodied, cold, and refreshing, which was welcome since the Florida sun was beating down upon us.Carlsberg draft in NorwayChinaIn Epcots world, China is adjacent to Norway on the map. There we found Budweiser and Yuengling on draft, as well as Tsing Tao by the bottle.While Yuengling is one of my favorite beers, dont let the Asian sounding name fool you; its brewed in Pennsylvania. So in keeping with the international theme of the day, we enjoyed a Tsing Tao, whose noticeably rice flavor gave a different, yet crisp taste.Tsing Tao in ChinaGermanyFollowing our trip to China, we made our way back to Europe, to a country that some say is synonymous with beer: Germany.There are two walk-up locations serving Germanys finest: the Radeberger Pilsner and the Altenmunster Oktoberfest. I opted for the latter, and enjoyed its stout flavor, which was a big contrast to the Tsing Tao in China. It seems that the offerings change quite often, as I recently enjoyed a Spaten here, but found it missing from the menu.The decorative beer cart in GermanyItalyAfter enjoying a few minutes in the shops of Germany, we made the short trip over to Italy.While better known for their wine, Moretti fills the role of Italian beer nicely. Light and crisp, the Moretti was very refreshing, but was a bit warm to be fully enjoyed. In talking with some fellow Beer Around the World enthusiasts, we learned that the Moretti La Rossa is also available in Italys new eatery Via Napoli.The Moretti modeling in ItalyAfter several hours of tedious research, the combination of the Florida sun and beer had begun to take its toll. So the research team and I decided to head back to our hotel where we would take in a much needed nap. Feeling refreshed and ready to complete our Around the World journey,
we returned to Epcot and picked up where we had left off, which was halfway around the World in.....well, America.AmericaWe entered the American pavilions Liberty Inn, where Bud Light and Samuel Adams Boston Lager were both available on draft. While either of those would have been an acceptable choice, I decided to wait on ordering as my gut told me something better lay on the horizon.My patience soon paid off, as I was astonished to find Sam Adams Boston Brick Red on draft at a nearby ice cream cart. The beautiful amber color of this beer was only surpassed by its incredible body of flavor. I later was told that this beer has been limited in distribution to only Boston area bars, which makes finding it in the World Showcase that much more impressive.The Samuel Adams Boston Brick RedJapanNext we journeyed back across the Pacific to the Japanese pavilion. There we found on draft Kirin Ichiban and Kirin Light, available at both the Yakitori House counter service, as well as a beverage stand outside the pavilion.In contrast to the Tsing Tao we found at the Chinese pavilion, Kirin Ichiban features a smooth and crisp flavor, which to many, myself included, would be hard to identify as Asian.Kirin Ichiban meditating next to Japans Koi pondMoroccoResisting the intense urge to have dinner at Japans Teppan Edo, our research team stayed focused to the cause by moving on to Africa and the Morocco pavilion.Given I had never heard of a Moroccan beer, it did not surprise me to find Casablanca (Casa) as the only option available, as well as the old standbys of Bud, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra. I found the Casa to be rather dry in flavor, and it was the first time all day I wished I had ordered something different.Well always have Paris...FranceFollowing Morocco, the team and I made the short journey across the Mediterranean to France. Ordering a beer in this pavilion would be a first for me, as Im usually drawn to the irresistible Grey Goose Slushie.Sticking to the task at hand, I ordered the Kronenbourg 1664 and found it light and refreshing. Like Morocco, this was the only option for beer, but this is forgivable, as limiting their selection leaves more room for bottles of Grey Goose.With everything listed above it, its no wonder this was my first Kronenbourg.United KingdomNext we traveled across the English Channel to beer lovers Utopia, the United Kingdom. We paid a visit to the beer stand outside Rose & Crown, which featured Stella Artois and Bass on draft, as well as Guinness by the can.I ordered a pint of Bass, which in full disclosure has always been my favorite beer (ale). Its familiar taste always brings a smile to my face, especially when I hear The British Invasion (now known as The English Channel) playing in the background.Two of my favorite things...A Bass and the Rose & CrownIn addition to the Rose and Crown beverage stand, there are a few other outlets for beer in the U.K. Those stopping at the Fish and
Chips stand for a snack will find pints of Bass and Harp available on draft.Inside the Rose and Crown bar, one will find a lively atmosphere, and several other excellent brews on draft such as Boddingtons and Guinness. Needless to say, with so many great options for beer, the research team was delayed in the U.K. for quite some time, but I was determined to complete our journey.Menu at Rose and Crown Beer StandCanadaFinally, we reached the final destination on our Beers Around the World tour, and visited our friendly neighbors to the North: Canada. Outside the Le Cellier Steakhouse we found the pavilions beverage stand, where Moosehead, Moosehead Light, and Labatt Blue are carried on draft.I enjoyed a Moosehead, which features a mild and straightforward taste that I might have appreciated more had it not been preceded by my beloved Bass. For those visiting during theEpcot Food & Wine Festival, I find that a Moosehead and the Maple Glazed Salmon make a perfect pairing.The beer offerings in CanadaAfter a full day of painstaking research, Im confident that my team and I left no tap unpulled in our quest to examine the beers of Epcots World Showcase. Whether you visit all 11 countries like us, or just a few here and there, it certainly is hard to beat the combination of Disney, friends, and beer. And so with the journey now complete, I ask....
Eu sei que essa era a semana de mostrar o Nadal comemorando mais um titulo na Disneyland Paris, mas teve alguem mais importante visitando a Disneyland, na California. Agora foi a vez do sinistro lorde das trevas prestar sua homenagem aos parques da Disney. Vejam o video abaixo: Dizem por ai, que 15 anos, e uma idade especial, que marca o fim da infancia de uma menina, e inicia a vida adulta, e eu sempre me perguntei... mas porque com 15 anos?? Pode ser com qualquer idade, seria mais coerente se fosse com 18, ai sim eu entenderia, dizem que antigamente, era com 15 anos a primeira vez que a menina ia a um baile, toda maquiada, bonita, com um vestido enorme, e ai surgiu a tradicao. Pois bem, assim como todos os aniversarios, 15 anos e uma data especial, nao so porque e 15 anos, e sim porque nos comemoramos a nossa vida, e ja e tradicao fazer alguma coisa de especial com 15 anos, seja festa, ou viagem, resolvi postar algo sobre isso, algumas ideias bem legais para festas, entao vou comecar com 3 ideias legais para festas (principalmente porque vou fazer uma festa de 15 anos > < Mas sem tradicao ou coisa do tipo, vai ser uma festa moderna, a fantasia, e eu vou vestida de Rapunzel. E, aquela da Disney, rs) :1. Festa Tradicional: O sonho de muita garota, e ter uma festa de 15 anos tradicional, com um vestido enorme (que na minha opiniao, e a melhor coisa, escolher o vestido), os 15 casais, trocar a sapatilha pelo salto, ganhar um anel do seu pai, dancar a valsa com o principe, sao inumeras tradicoes para se escolher, e na minha opiniao, a festa tradicional e a mais bonita de todas, com toda aquela cerimonia, as tradicoes (apesar de eu achar algumas das tradicoes um pouco cafonas, e...), sem duvidas e a mais emocionante e marcante, e e preciso de economizar bastante para ter uma, escolher um local, o vestido, o sapato, e as roupas das debutantes, muitas noites sonhando sobre como tudo vai ser, para tudo sair perfeito.2. Festa Moderna I: Ha vaaarios tipos de festa moderna, se voce nao quer seguir as tradicoes e ser criativa e moderna, hoje em dia voce tem liberdade para isso, entao, um tipo de festa moderna, seria transformar tudo numa balada, roupas com brilho, tudo bem agitado e moderno, com certeza a festa vai ser divertida e inesquecivel, e ha inumeras formas criativas de convite, e so visitar um cartorio e escolher um bem criativo, e a festa nao da tanto trabalho quanto a tradicional, ja que voce nao precisa se preocupar com as trocas de roupa, ou com 15 casais.3. Festa Moderna II: Voce podia dar uma festa tematica, como a fantasia, ou arranjar um tema que voce goste (e que as roupas nao sejam dificeis de os convidados conseguirem, porque festa tematica legal, e quando os convidados tambem participam), como por exemplo, uma festa Indiana, ou medieval, seria bem legal, e os convidados se divertem bastante com
as roupas tematicas, fica uma festa moderna, super divertida e diferente! Outra coisa legal, seria a decoracao, tudo decorado do jeito do tema da festa, o bolo vai ser diferente e bonito, com certeza, essa e a minha opcao favorita! Por isso eu a escolhi na hora da minha festa...4. Opcao Brinde: Esta em duvida entre uma festa tradicional e uma moderna??? Junte as duas! Faca a primeira parte da festa tradicional, e transforme numa balada. Mas como? Bem, na primeira parte, voce pode estar com aquele vestido enorme, e depois dancar a valsa, podem ter os 15 casais tambem, e algumas tradicoes, e depois voce transforma a festa em uma balada, muda de vestido, coloca um vestido mais curto pra aproveitar, e um jeito de misturar as duas festas, e fica beeeem legal assim. Um jeito equilibrado e bonito de se fazer uma festa de 15 anos!