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It's Christmastime in WDW!

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Christmas is here! Well, not really. Actually, Thanksgiving isn't even here yet. But no matter, because I'm already in the holiday spirit (as are most of the stores). In fact, I made a huge dent in my Christmas shopping today - bravo, Disney Chick, bravo. The Magic Kingdom has also got its yule on - check out this awesome time-lapse video from those crazy kids at Disney Parks Blog. Watch as workers take the park from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party,...

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Wordless Wednesday: O Canada

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +0000

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Fixing Walt Disney Studios in Five Steps or Less

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Let's face it - it's a tough time to be at Walt Disney Studios. First, there was the unexpected departure of Chairman Dick Cook, and now comes news that President Mark Zoradi is also leaving. On top of that, A Christmas Carol had a mediocre opening at the box office despite months and months of hype, and if The Princess and the Frog doesn't deliver, it's going to be a disaster. It's clear that the Studios are going through a rough patch, and they haven't had a blockbuster film for some time...

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A Christmas Carol Train Tour - Photos & Early Thoughts on the Film

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0000

This past Saturday, I hopped on a train to Grand Central to hop on a different kind of train - the A Christmas Carol train tour. The Christmas choo-choo was making its final stop in NYC, and I thought - what better way to celebrate Halloween than by checking out some behind-the-scenes goodies from a must-see holiday film? I don't know what I was expecting, but the train tour was in fact, an entire Amtrak train. How many behind-the-scenes goodies can you fit into a train car? Turns out, a...

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Wordless Wednesday: Dragons and Tigers and Bats, Oh My

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:26:00 +0000

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Dancing with the Stars: Double Trouble

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:24:00 +0000

Double elimination night! Mark Ballas singing! I don't think my heart can take any more. No shocker here, Team Tango got the encore. And also, Lacey's back in action. Elimination time: Kelly/Louis are safe, and Mark/Lacey are in the bottom three. I blame the flu. Also safe: Donny/Kym (and what on earth are they wearing?). Not safe: Michael/Anna. And then, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough took to the floor to - oh my - sing. Their "band" is creatively titled Ballas/Hough, and the sound is one part...

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Dancing with the Stars: ... And Then Bruno Table Danced

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:47:00 +0000

It's week seven, and the pressure is building for our stars. As if the team dances weren't bad enough, the flu is running rampant and it's a double elimination week. Hang on tight, because this is where we seperate the men from the Aaron Carters. Michael and Anna - Foxtrot: Well, it was a little boring, but it wasn't bad. Michael's footwork is improving, and he's finding some semblance of grace in his dancing. The fact that they went first in the lineup is perhaps a sign that they will be...

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Recipe: Garlic and Herb Polenta, California Grill, Contemporary Resort

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Emboldened by last week's triumph over the Shrimp with Tomato-Feta Compote from Citricos at the Grand Floridian, I decided to take on a recipe from the grandaddy of WDW fine dining - the California Grill. If you haven't been, this is a must-do on your next trip. And be sure to stick around to watch Wishes from the balcony. Back to business - this week I made the Garlic and Herb Polenta that is traditionally served with the California Grill's famous pork tenderloin. Polentas require a lot of...

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The Princess Has Arrived

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:07:00 +0000

Princess Tiana has officially taken her place in the Magic Kingdom, including starring in her very own show. Orlando Attractions Magazine has a video of the entire performance of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, which will run through January 3, 2010: --- Related Links: * Disney's Real Leading Ladies * The Problem with Disney Princesses *The Princess and the Frog Art & Designs

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Wordless Wednesday: Welcome Home

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

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Recipe: Shrimp with Tomato-Feta Compote - Citricos, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:44:00 +0000

Sometimes in life, we must do things that scare us. And for me, that means learning to cook shrimp. These tiny shellfish have long been a favorite of mine ... in restaurants. But preparing them at home? It's been one overcooked disaster after another - until now. I faced my fear, Disney style, by taking on the Shrimp with Tomato-Feta Compote from Citricos at the Grand Floridian - and it turned out great! You can prepare this as an appetizer, or do as I did and kick it up to an entree by...

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It's the Great Disney Pumpkins, Charlie Brown

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Halloween is a week away, and to be honest - it's a holiday that I've never really been into. Yes, I love fun-size candy, but that's about it. I'm not big on dressing up (especially with the ever-worsening sluttification of Halloween), I don't like haunted houses, I think black cats are friends not foes - I guess you could call me a Halloween Grinch. Pumpkins, however, are cool. Maybe because they're a staple of fall decoration (and fall is my favorite season). And pumpkins have the...

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Wordless Wednesday: Ooh La La

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

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Dancing with the Stars: Everyone has Germs

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

This week, the ballroom is invaded by the most unfortunate affliction since Drew Lachey ... THE FLU (da da DUM). Will our stars be able to samba while sniffling? Paso while puking? Rhumba with a runny nose? Only time will tell .... Samantha Harris's hair seems to have caught something of its own ... like a nest of fledgling pigeons. Perhaps she is trying to scare the germs away? Other scary things - Derek Hough looks a lot like Maks, and Louis Van Amstel is way too into his eye makeup. Enough...

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Now Approaching: Updated Tomorrowland Transit Authority

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:46:00 +0000

If you've been following this blog for awhile, you know that my favorite ride in all of Walt Disney World is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. And you know that my heart shattered into a million pieces when I found out Space Mountain and the TTA were going to be closed during our most recent trip to WDW. Months later, courtesy of Orlando Attractions magazine, comes this video of the new and improved Tomorrowland Transit Authority: Sigh, how I miss thee, TTA. I'm not sure how I feel about...

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Wordless Wednesday: Follow the Bouncing Figment

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:46:00 +0000

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Recipe: Apple Cobbler - Liberty Tree Tavern

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:29:00 +0000

Fall is here, which means it's time for apple picking, which means it's time to make apple desserts! So this past weekend I piled into a car with some friends, braved the BQE, and went to New Paltz to pick some organic apples. And so I proudly present to you the recipe for the apple cobbler at the Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom. It's as American as apple ... cobbler. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Allow yourself about 30-45 minutes to prepare everything. Do not eat anything, because...

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Dancing with the Stars: Donny and Bruno, Sittin' in a Tree ...

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Len is back, Tom DeLay is injured, and Bruno got some sugah on the judges table .... business as usual on this show. Mark and Lacey: Ick. The rumba is traditionally a very sexy, romantic dance, and this one was kind of trashy and disconnected. There was no chemistry between these guys, and the choreography seemed kind of easy. Carrie Ann said they made her uncomfortable, and I'm inclined to agree. Joanna and Derek: For the love of ballroom, Joanna, POINT YOUR TOES. The poor girl appeared to...

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Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - Epcot Food & Wine Festival

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:53:00 +0000

The Food & Wine Festival recipes continue with this sinfully simple, sinfully scrumptious Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake from Piedmonte, Italy. Flourless means it's healthy, right? Ingredients7 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts5 eggs1/4 cup cocoa Let's D0 This! 1. Preheat oven to 220F and butter a 9-inch round cake pan. 2. Melt the chocolate and butter together and stir in the hazelnuts. Warning: Once you begin licking this...

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Celebrate a Day in the Magic Kingdom!

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:25:00 +0000

I'm in love with this tilt-motion video that chronicles a day in the Magic Kingdom. Enjoy. (thanks to Disney Parks Blog) --- Related Links: * Splash Mountain is Not Worth Loss of Life * Children are Precious Commodities: Try Not to Lose Them

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Wordless Wednesday: Voila Le Stunt Show

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

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Recipe: Dulce de Leche - Epcot Food and Wine Festival

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

In honor of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival that is currently happening but I cannot attend (sob), today's Dulce de Leche recipe comes from the land of Argentina. It's a great dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth but isn't made with chocolate. It's also incredibly easy and quick to make. Ingredients4 eggs1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted3/4 cup Dulce de Leche Cream3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons toasted slivered...

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Dancing with the Stars: Out of Office

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:31:00 +0000

As I mentioned earlier, I'm going to be recapping Dancing with the Stars over at The Disney Blog every other week. Check out this week's result show recap here. Also, I totally called this one. I'm going to enjoy this victory now, since I'm sure this perfect record won't last long. --- Related Links: * Dancing with the Stars: Len is Grumpy Edition * Dancing with the Stars: Razamatazz and Man-Boobs Edition * New Dancing with the Stars Cast Announced

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Wordless Wednesday: Sunset Dinner at the California Grill

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

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Dancing with the Stars: Len is Grumpy Edition

thedisneychick@gmail.com (The Disney Chick) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:32:00 +0000

After last night's cornucopia of corny goodness, the ladies of Season 9 are strutting their stuff in the second half of the longest season premiere in television history. Historically, the female contestants tend to go home first for a myriad of reasons - the focus in ballroom is on the woman, women's mistakes are more obvious , dancing in heels, being partnered with Alec Mazo, etc. The show opened with another Vegas-like routine, this time involving lots of feathers and sparkles and "She's a...

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