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As he tiptoed through the woods in pursuit of a rabbit, Elmer J. Fudd was cautious to be "vewy, vewy quiet." View the full article

We are heading to one of my favorite Walt Disney World restaurants today — Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom! Learn About: Liberty Tree TavernMagic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants“This place is awesome, why?” you ask? Because it’s FOOD and LEARNING all in ONE! Shazam!!! Beat THAT, Be Our Guest!!! ;-D OK, so I clearly have a soft spot in my heart for LTT, and it really is a bunch of comfort food with a hearty side of history blended in. Ready to take a peek? Time to board the learning train! Woo-woo! AtmosphereLiberty Tree Tavern is situated in Liberty Square, just a stone’s throw from Cinderella Castle. While the main focus of Liberty Square and the restaurant itself is a celebration of Colonial American History, it’s also an important spot in Disney History; Liberty Tree opened with the park on October 1, 1971. See? Staying power. Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom Enter the lobby and check in at the podium just to the left of the door. The lobby itself is cozy and rustic, with wood paneling and wrought iron chandeliers. A huge fireplace — the kind used for cooking and big enough to stand in — is the focal point of the room. But soaring, two-story ceilings and all of those hard surfaces can make for a lot of noise. Be prepared! Be sure to arrange an advance dining reservation if you’d like to eat here, as it’s usually a pretty busy place. And keep in mind that lunch and dinner have different menus and service styles. More about that in a bit! Liberty Tree Tavern Lobby Once your table is ready, you’ll be announced by a cast member — Town Crier style! Talk about an entrance. But get your head out of the clouds, already; we have learning to do! En route to your table, have a look around; there are some interesting details here and you don’t want to overlook them. Within Liberty Tree Tavern, you’ll find six distinct rooms or seating areas, each named for a notable historical figure. See if your favorite Colonial American hero numbers among them; the list includes Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, and George Washington. This spot with hats and coats hanging by the door has always been one of my favorite details. There’s John Paul Jones to the right! Coats and Hat Hanging at the Ready! Walls in all of the seating areas are covered with Colonial-Era paintings and portraits, and you’ll also find super detailed decorative touches, like this model ship. Portrait and Model Ship You’ll know Betsy Ross’s Room by the flag, of course! Flag in Betsy Ross Room Founding Father Benjamin Franklin’s portrait hangs in the room commemorating his life and work. Benjamin Franklin Room You’ll also find his famous kite! I love this. You’re SO going to impress your friends by knowing about all of these details. You can see your kids’ “what I learned on my vacation” report writing itself, can’t you? Kite in Ben Franklin Room Here’s more from the John Paul Jones room. John Paul Jones Room — Inside When it comes to seating and surroundings, you may find yourself feeling like you’re dining in someone’s home. Tables and chairs look like they’re straight out of your grandparents’ (great grandparents’? great great grandparents?) dining room. Seating While chairs comprise most of the seating, you’ll also find some mixed banquette and chair seating. Another Seating Area Time to turn our attention to the food! Let’s take a look at what we enjoyed during our most recent visit to Liberty Tree. EatsIf you’ve never dined at Liberty Tree Tavern, you should be aware that Lunch and Dinner are different types of meals. While dinner is an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal (Thanksgiving!!!), served family style, lunch is an a la carte situation. You’ll choose each of your courses from the menu and pay for everything accordingly, rather than a set per-person price. The good news is that if you’re trying to get a dinner ADR but can’t manage to swing it, you can still get some of the dinner options on the lunch menu — you just can’t get seconds and thirds. Lunch Menu — Click to Enlarge I decided to start off my meal with Today’s Soup Kettle option — the Soup of the Day. The hearty Vegetable Beef Soup featured a rich Broth, and was loaded with Roast Beef and a ton of Vegetables. Very satisfying. Vegetable Beef Soup My friend decided to give the Freedom Pasta a try. The dish includes Farfalle Pasta tossed with Vegetables, Mushrooms, and Chicken in a Cream Sauce. The dish came topped with a spinkle of grated Parmesan Cheese. While it’s nothing fancy (or particularly colonial ), it IS very good. I can remember when this one was new on the menu (using a different pasta) and how much I liked it! It was better back then (a thicker cream sauce, more flavorful chicken-with-skin, etc), but it’s still a filling, very comforting option. Freedom Pasta Now, my favorite thing to order when I come to Liberty Tree is their Angus Chuck Cheeseburger. I hardly ever miss a chance to enjoy it — it’s one of my favorite Disney Burgers! Cheeseburger at Liberty Tree Tavern But during this visit, I decided to try another dish that Liberty Tree is known for — the Pilgrim’s Feast. Craving Thanksgiving Dinner in the middle of July? No problem. Whether you visit Liberty Tree for lunch or dinner, you can enjoy a Traditional Turkey Dinner with many of the trimmings! You can see from the photo — this is the real deal, with real Roasted Turkey Breast Meat, complete with Skin! Pilgrim’s Feast There’s also mashed potatoes, green beans, and STUFFING!!!!!! Herb Bread Stuffing This one’s tough to photograph as there’s so much hidden beneath the stack of turkey…and the gravy tends to get a little skin on it, so it looks weird…but it is a delicious meal. Even for people like me who don’t LURVE Thanksgiving dinner. With a delicious meal under our belts, it was time to check out our options for a sweet ending. I can never resist a Fruit Crisp, so that was our first choice. Topped with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, this classic combo of peaches and cream, and hot meets cold, didn’t disappoint. Johnny Appleseed’s Cake But while it was just as delicious as it looks, it couldn’t steer me away from ordering one of my most favorite desserts in all of Disney — Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake! Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake So pretty, right!? Warm, sweet, gooey, and delicious, this one is the perfect vacay indulgence. And if these pics are causing you to crave this treat like I am, check out our handy recipe! OverallIf you’re looking for surprises…you’ve probably come to the wrong place. I have loved Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch in the past, and I continue to love it. Its terrific track record holds, and I’m happy to continue recommending to anyone who will listen! It’s the complete package: the food, while nothing particularly fancy, is always good and fresh. The decor does just exactly what it’s supposed to do — it immerses you in another time and place. And with every delicious meal I have here, I recount countless memories of good times with friends and family from years past. Plus, I often (not always, but often) have great service here. I think a lot of the servers have been at LTT for a long time, and they really know how to handle a tired, stressed park-goer who just wants some good food fast. ;-D And so, I’ll continue to eat at Liberty Tree Tavern (especially for lunch), and I’ll keep recommending that you do the same! Is Liberty Tree Tavern one of your Disney favorites as well? Leave a comment and tell us what you think of this beloved Disney World restaurant! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Guest Review: Liberty Tree Tavern Lunch in Disney’s Magic KingdomGuest Review: Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern in Disney’s Magic KingdomNew Dishes at Liberty Tree Tavern (And We Tried One!) View the full article

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart are blood brothers. View the full article

GAINESVILLE — Will Muschamp's inaugural game as the head coach of the Florida Gators was the first non-sellout at the Swamp in 137 straight games dating back more than two decades. View the full article

On any other given Sunday, evangelist Thomas Gaines would be ministering to the adult Sunday school class at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church before attending his home church. View the full article

The Gators are hunting for a new head coach after firing Will Muschamp Sunday. View the full article

 A cruise ship with 172 passengers and crew members suffering from a gastrointestinal ailment caused by norovirus was met by public health officials when it docked in California on Sunday, authorities and Carnival Corp said. View the full article

U.S. aid worker and Indiana native Peter Kassig, beheaded by Islamic State militants who captured him in Syria last year, was remembered on Sunday for his courageous devotion to helping people whose lives were upended by civil war. View the full article

Broadway received top billing for good reason when the Walt Disney Theater offered its grand premiere Saturday night at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando. View the full article

Joe Clark of Orlando demonstrated how social media can be marshaled against illness. His battle against cancer inspired the #JoeStrong movement and the blog "Cocktails and Chemo." View the full article

This week, we shared even more holiday experiences happening this season at Disney Parks as well as a special behind-the-scenes peek at how we transform Magic Kingdom Park for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. If you missed it, take a look at what happens while you sleep. Our Holiday Services department works year round to make sure everything is ready to be installed at each park and resort at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some of other stories we worked on this week. Building the Dream: The Making of Disneyland Park – Main Entrance – We continued our “Building the Dream” series on the Disney Parks Blog with a special look at the making of the Main Entrance of Disneyland Park. First Look: Black Widow and Hawkeye on a Mission This Weekend at Disneyland Resort – Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Black Widow and Hawkeye, are descending upon the Disneyland Resort for the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon! First Look: Themed Hotels, Disneytown Announced for Shanghai Disney Resort – Get a peek at some exciting updates for Shanghai Disney Resort, including two themed hotels and an area called Disneytown – a spectacular shopping, dining and entertainment district. Cinderella’s Dining at Cítricos–Breakfast and Brunch with the Disney Princesses at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Starting January 8, 2015, the Disney princesses will welcome guests to Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! Dateline Adventureland: Lost Holiday Shipment Found Aboard the Jingle Cruise at Disneyland Park – See how these lost yule tide trappings are now being appropriated by the animals of Jingle Cruise at Disneyland Park. Trust Your Training – The Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation Finisher Medals Revealed – These ARE the medals you’re looking for … see the finisher medals to be be presented at the Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend! First Look at runDisney Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Merchandise – Create your own hero identity with merchandise debuting this weekend as part of the runDisney Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon. Disney Parks After Dark: Very Merry Fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park – See this spectacular image, captured by photographer Mark Willard during the fireworks show, Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season. First Look: Train, Trisha Yearwood, Lucy Hale, Trey Songz and More at the Disneyland Resort for Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration on ABC – Earlier this week we gave our readers the first look at what’s in store Christmas morning from the Disneyland Resort on ABC. Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Disney Parks and Resorts are busy decking the halls with magical holiday decor. Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Display And this year, there’s a new gingerbread display featuring Frozen characters at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The character depictions received a Mary Blair transformation and they are simply adorable! Of course, we really love the Frozen themed treats. Click below for all the details on this week’s Disney Food News… Disney Food NewsDisney World’s Contemporary Resort debuts its 2014 Gingerbread Display featuring the characters from Frozen!Disneyland has announced dates for the 2014 handmade candy canes!Epcot will be celebrating the Holidays Around the World with special treats to be found around World Showcase throughout the season!The Disney World standard Bar and Lounge Menu has received a recent makeover.Disneyland Fantasmic! Dining Packages begin December 12th. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including restaurant closures, Chef Kevin Dundon Award Nominations, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader FindsIf you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! There’s a chill in the air! Let’s take a look at some Reader Finds featuring Frozen-themed cakes… First up, a birthday cake from Facebook Friend Stephanie. Awesome! Frozen! And here’s another masterpiece sent in by Facebook Friend Amelia. Absolutely gorgeous! Do You Want To Build A Snowman? And here’s an extra: A sneak peek at Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn tweeted by Daniel. Thanks, Wanderman!! Take a peek! Do you have a Favorite Find? Share, please! DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2014Tis the season to eat, drink, and go to Walt Disney World! And that means it’s time to pick up a copy of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2014 e-Book! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014 e-Book Is Here!The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014 e-Book features 310 pages of all the info you need to know before you head to Walt Disney World for the holiday season, including NEW events and holiday happenings, over 250 photos, and an informative FAQ section. It includes: Detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity happening at the parks and resorts this year — including tips on how to make the best use of your time and money when visiting!A fully comprehensive holiday dining section with listings of holiday snacks, treats, meals, and menu items offered this year — from popcorn kiosks all the way to Signature Restaurants.New chapter on where to dine with no advance dining reservations.New chapter on 10 must-eat snacks this holiday season.A clickable 3-Month Schedule of Holiday Events so you can see at-a-glance what looks interesting to you.Comprehensive listings — with color photos! — of Disney Resort holiday decor and gingerbread displaysOur recommendations on ways to SAVE while you’re in Disney World this holiday season.A full chapter dedicated to all “New for 2014″ events, dining options, and activities, including what’s new at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, The Celebrate the Magic Castle Show, and the Epcot Candlelight Processional.Updated Scavenger Hunts Disney Cruise Line ChapterA Preview of the 2015 Holidays in Disney WorldAnd more!Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Holiday Fun!You’re probably paying a lot of money for your Disney holiday vacation…and we’re here to make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck! And with the holiday season already here, the time is now! Holiday Guide Sample Pages Booking early for holiday events and dining is critical, and our exclusive holiday dining and event information is the most efficient way to plan your holiday strategy. On a budget? Find out how to make those dollars stretch all around Disney World. As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience. It’s easily installed on your mobile devices. And this guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a memorable holiday trip, or your money back — we all know that your vacation time (and budget) are limited and we want you to get the most out of your visit! DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays Bonus ItemsOf course, the guide includes customized bonus items that go above and beyond any other holiday season coverage currently available. These include: Themed holiday crawls (there’s even one for seasonal beverages!)Customized Holiday Touring Strategies for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, gingerbread displays, and moreOur suggestions for the best restaurants to visit when you don’t have a reservation…on the busiest days of the yearA full section on great holiday activities and events for kidsAnd more! We even have an updated and expanded FAQ section that answers questions you didn’t even know you had!Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone or ipad! Once again, celebrate the grand launch with us by getting $3 off the purchase price for the e-Book TODAY!Order your copy now for only $11.95 (regularly $14.95). To secure the discount, use code JINGLE at the check-out. For more detailed information and sample pages from The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014, head over to the DFB Store! BUNDLE FOR SAVINGS! And if you want an even BETTER deal, snap up our DFB Holiday Bundle! This includes the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays AND our original DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2014! With a 100% 30-day, money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Thanks for your support of the DFB!Star Wars Gingerbread Cookie Cutters On to the Round-Up!Mickey Fix showcases Star Wars cookie cutters. Go ahead and geek out your holiday cookies. It’s time to bake! Daveland highlights Disneyland’s Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant in Fantasyland. Great vintage photographs! Cake Wrecks features Mickey Mouse cake wrecks. Hilarious — and a bit scary! The Daily Meal shares popular Disney snacks. Candy apples, Dole Whip, and more! Mouse on the Mind visits Disney World coffee spots. Take a look at some favorite and not-so-favorite places for coffee! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 9, 2014Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 10, 2013Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 2, 2014 View the full article

This week, some of the most compelling images we shared on the Disney Parks Blog were of some iconic buildings guests have enjoyed at our parks for years, specifically the train station and entrance to Disneyland park and Spaceship Earth at Epcot. George Savvas shared these amazing construction images of the Main Entrance turnstiles and Main Street Station earlier this week. Nate Rasmussen also gave a look at the early construction of Epcot’s theme park icon – Spaceship Earth. Which other attractions or areas of our parks are you interested in seeing early construction photos of? Tell us in the comments section below. This Week in Disney Parks Photos: The Building Of Park Icons by Jennifer Fickley-Baker: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Could you use a little help from The Force with your gift-giving this holiday season? Well, we might have a few ideas to get you started… And the best part is you don’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to nab them! Star Wars Baking Accessories’Tis the season for all things gingerbread men… but what about the oft overlooked gingerbread sith lord, hmm? These Star Wars Gingerbread Cookie Cutters include Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Yoda, and (the cutest ever) C-3PO. Star Wars Gingerbread Cookie Cutters What could be more helpful than having a droid in the kitchen while baking up all those cookies? This R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set includes 4 measuring cups and 4 measuring spoons. R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set This Darth Vader Apron is for the cook who really likes to be in control of their kitchen or grill. Darth Vader Apron Star Wars Chopsticks and More“Your feeble skills” may be no match for the Dark Side, but if you can use chopsticks, you’re still one up on lots of opponents. Light up Chop Sabers come in blue (for Luke Skywalker) or red (for Darth Vader). Light Up Chop Sabers And what will you eat with your Chop Sabers? Something that would be mighty tasty with some soy sauce, no doubt, poured straight from an R2-D2 Soy Sauce Dispenser. Indeed. R2-D2 Soy Sauce Dispenser Star Wars Barbecue AccessoriesA Lightsaber may indeed be an “elegant weapon for more civilized days.” But why should that mean it can’t come in awfully handy at the grill? The Lightsaber Barbecue Fork could be just the thing for the Grill Master in your corner of the galaxy. Subtle. Lightsaber Barbecue Fork And there are even Lightsaber Barbecue Tongs to match! With lightsaber sound effects, no less!! Lightsaber Barbecue Tongs And while we’re on the topic of outdoor cooking, the Grill Master might need some help keeping cool by the flames. This R2-D2 Can Cooler could surely help with that! R2-D2 Can Cooler More Fun on the Dark SideI don’t know how Darth Vader would feel about being associated with something as cozy as tea time, but this one sure makes me laugh. Infuse your tea with just a touch of darkness using this Death Star Tea Infuser. Death Star Tea Infuser Okay, so I can’t claim this “Come to the Dark Side, We Have Bacon” T-shirt as a kitchen accessory, but C’MON! The Dark Side Has Bacon T-shirt May the Force be with you this holiday season! Do any of these items speak to your inner-Padawan? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Friday Fun: Star Wars and Marvel Kitchen Goodies!Disney Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Star Wars Food Fun!Star Wars Kitchen Accessories View the full article

Last night, guests and media gathered for what has become a Disneyland Resort tradition: the official lighting of “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland park. Special guest Maya Gallardo and her family joined Disney Ambassador Sachiko White to flip the switch on the more than 300,000 lights that will illuminated the iconic attraction through the holiday season. Maya was diagnosed with leukemia when she was less than one year old, and a bone marrow donation from her older brother, who was five years old at the time, saved her life. She is now an 11-year-old cancer survivor. Take a look at this special night in the video below. Thank you, Maya, for helping us kick off the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort! ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday Lighting Kicks Off Holidays at the Disneyland Resort by Erin Glover: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Guests and media gathered for what has become a Disneyland Resort tradition: the official lighting of “it's a small world” Holiday. This is just one of the many traditions of the Holidays...From:Disney ParksViews:552997ratingsTime:01:17More inTravel & Events

Disney Interactive’s gaming platform Disney Infinity joined with Disney Parks to offer Walt Disney World Resort guests with a MagicBand a special surprise. In the recently released edition of the game, Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition), only guests with a MagicBand can unlock the enchanting charm of the “it’s a small world” attraction into their very own Toy Box creation. Guests unlock the download of “it’s a small world” for their Toy Box by placing a MagicBand over the Disney Infinity Base. The Base will detect the presence of a MagicBand, and then will instantly unlock the “it’s a small world” download with no online connectivity required. Additionally, you’ll be able to enchant other players with the iconic music from the “it’s a small world” attraction in the background. Once you’ve created a saved game, you will always have access to the new content. MagicBands are part of MyMagic+, an exciting new way to experience even more of the magic of a Walt Disney World vacation. Disney Infinity is an interactive gaming platform that brings favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel toys to life in a world without limits. With Disney Infinity players have endless opportunities to create stories and fun-filled adventures! MagicBands are intended for use in the United States only. MagicBands Bring More Pixie Dust to Disney Infinity by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

As we shared on our News Pin Board, Cinderella’s Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom is slated to close for a lengthy refurbishment beginning early January and extending to March 2015. Learn About: CitricosGrand Floridian Disney World RestaurantsWith the temporary closure of this royal venue, the Disney princesses will move to Citricos at the Grand Floridian Resort. Starting January 8th, a breakfast/brunch experience will be offered daily at this restaurant just a monorail or boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom! Similar to the welcoming tradition at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Cinderella will meet and greet with guests upon their arrival, while other Disney princesses mingle at each table. Cinderella greets guests in her castle As always, you can take photos and collect autographs of the Disney royals. The Magical Wishing Ceremony will also move over to Citricos — a fun, interactive experience that involves souvenir wands and swords handed out to young guests. Sword Action at Cinderella’s Royal Table Choose to have breakfast or brunch as hours will extend from 8AM to 2:20PM at a cost of $49.99 and $31.99 for ages 3-9. Guests on the Disney Dining Plan can pay with 2 table service entitlements per person. Citricos looks out over the Grand Floridian’s court yard To reserve your Citricos princess meal, call 407-WDW-DINE. Reservations will become available for Walt Disney World Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members on December 3, 2014, before opening to all guests the next day. Adult MenuAPPETIZERS OF THE COURT Bakery Basket Choice of One: Garden Salad–Artisanal Greens, Endive, Roasted Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, and Marcona Almonds with Riesling Vinaigrette Assorted Fresh Fruits ENTRÉES ROYALE Choice of One: Traditional Breakfast–Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, and Twice-cooked Breakfast Potatoes Scrambled Egg Whites, Hot Ten-Grain Cereal, Greek Yogurt topped with Granola, Whole-Grain Bread, and Fresh Fruit Steak and Slow-Poached Eggs with Twice-cooked Breakfast Potatoes and Wilted Spinach Grilled Ham and Biscuit, Slow Poached Eggs topped with Sausage Gravy Market-inspired Fish with Angel Hair Pasta, and Aromatic Tomato Sauce Florida Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Cheese and Smoked Bacon Grits DESSERT TRIO Beverages included: Unlimited Coffee (regular/decaf), Iced Tea (regular/decaf),Fountain Beverages, and Juices (Apple/Orange/Tomato) Choice of one Adult Specialty Beverage Selection: Mimosa Champagne Seasoned & Spiced Tomato Juice with Vodka Cappuccino Latte Espresso Glass of Wine Princess Brunch at Citricos Children’s MenuAPPETIZERS Choice of One: Bite-size Cheddar Cheese and Grapes Garden Salad with Fat-free Ranch Dressing ENTRÉES Choice of One: Turkey Pot Pie topped with a Cheese Biscuit Roasted Chicken Leg with Brown Rice Pilaf and Broccolini Children’s Scrambled Eggs Mickey-shaped Waffles Steak served with Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Corn DESSERT TRIO Beverages included: Milk and Skim Milk, Fountain Beverages, Juices: Orange/Apple/Tomato Choice of One Specialty Beverage served in a Specialty Cup: Tink Drink — Lemonade, Orange Juice and Sprite Strawberry Smoothie Please note that the menu is subject to change. Do you think Citricos is an appropriate venue for this Disney princess character meal? What’s your thoughts on the menu? Let us know in the comments below. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Guest Review: Citricos at Disney World’s Grand Floridian ResortReview: Citricos at Disney World’s Grand Floridian ResortNew! Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast at Cinderella’s Royal Table View the full article

TALLAHASSEE – Florida's two-year legal fight over redrawn congressional and legislative maps is about to provide another round of wonderful political voyeurism. View the full article

Happy Friday, Disney’s “Big Hero 6” fans! I’m excited to share the second recipe in our Disney’s “Big Hero 6” series, Wasabi’s Tuna Poke, inspired by Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Filled with lean protein, this dish will give you the energy you need to save San Fransokyo. Just try not to spill any of the wasabi sauce on your shirt. Wasabi’s Tuna Poke, Inspired by Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa by Rachel Brent: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

This weekend, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are descending upon the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim for the inaugural running of the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon. Captain America and Thor have been seen regularly at Disneyland park in the past year, but this will mark the first Disney Parks appearances for Hawkeye and Black Widow! Captain America, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye, along with a contingent of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, will be out in force for this power-packed weekend of fun and excitement. If you’re running, look for them on the route during both the Avengers Super Heroes 5K and Half Marathon. First Look: Black Widow and Hawkeye on a Mission This Weekend at Disneyland Resort by Shawn Slater: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Sure, gas prices are dropping. View the full article

SANFORD — A firefighter told jurors today that Anita Smithey pretended to cry in the ambulance as she was being taken from house where she had just killed her estranged husband. View the full article

The Magic have upgraded Victor Oladipo on their official injury report to "questionable," leaving open a strong possibility that Oladipo will make his 2014-15 debut tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Amway Center. View the full article

The contested race for a Mount Dora City Council race apparently will have to be decided by a coin toss or the drawing of straws after no additional votes from overseas ballots for the city election showed up in the mail by today's deadline. View the full article