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D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 1)

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Expo time has arrived! That once-every-two-year weekend where D23 throws a huge celebration of all things Disney for just you and around 65,000 of your closest friends. I covered some of the major presentations earlier (Animation, Live-Action Studios, and Video Games) so we’re now down to a summation of the rest of what the 2017 … Continue reading "D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 1)"
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D23 Expo: “Disney, Marvel Studios & Lucasfilm–Live Action at the Walt Disney Studios”

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Expo time has arrived! That once-every-two-year weekend where D23 throws a huge celebration of all things Disney for just you and around 65,000 of your closest friends. I attended all Expo weekend and will be reporting back on the highlights. One of the major events of the second day was the Walt Disney Studios panel … Continue reading "D23 Expo: “Disney, Marvel Studios & Lucasfilm–Live Action at the Walt Disney Studios”"
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GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR, MARVEL, STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2017

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Fan-Favorite Events, Including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, Plus a New Concert by Alan Menken, Take Center Stage in the 6,800-Seat “Hall D23” Venue at the Anaheim Convention Center. BURBANK, Calif., April 26, 2017 — D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2017, … Continue reading "GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR, MARVEL, STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2017"
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Chef Morimoto and Chef Art Smith host progressive dinner at Disney Springs

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It was a night for foodies to celebrate — and eat and drink, of course! And I was fortunate enough to join them to cover the first progressive dinner between two top Disney Springs restaurants with their celebrity chefs as the hosts. On Saturday, guests took part in the Sake and Shine dinner that started … Continue reading "Chef Morimoto and Chef Art Smith host progressive dinner at Disney Springs"
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Art Smith’s Homecoming beefs up Disney Springs’ restaurant offerings

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Guests at Art Smith’s Homecoming in The Landing neighborhood at Disney Springs prepare to dig in to some of the restaurant’s signature items. [Courtesy of Art Smith’s Homecoming] As celebrity chefs go, Art Smith is the antithesis of the flashy food mavens you often see on TV cooking channels. He’s thoughtful, articulate and genuinely down-to-earth. … Continue reading "Art Smith’s Homecoming beefs up Disney Springs’ restaurant offerings"
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What is it like to be in the audience at ABC’s The Chew?

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As a member of the local media, I was invited to view the taping of "The Chew" cooking show at Walt Disney World and to participate in a group interview with the cast afterward. Our small group was seated close to the stage about a half hour before the taping was scheduled to begin. Once the other audience members filed in, the show's comedian, R.C. Smith, began to warm up the crowd. Smith did a great job keeping the crowd excited about the show. He told jokes, he interacted with the audience, and he even got people to clap and sing along to high-energy songs both before the taping began and on the commercial breaks.
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Art Smith’s Homecoming Kitchen Opens Summer 2016

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The previously announced Art Smith's Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar are now expected to open at Disney Springs in mid-summer. Featuring "farm-to-fork" cuisine, the restaurant will offer Southern favorites such as cheese-laced drop biscuits, Smith's world-famous fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese. Desserts will be fresh fruit cobblers and other sweets, including the restaurant's signature Mockingbird and Shine cakes. The venue will feature locally sourced ingredients, and will adjust select dishes depending on the season. The 200-seat, 6,000-square-foot space will have a mix between old Florida and rustic-chic decor, with an open kitchen. The restaurant's adjacent bar, Shine, will serve hand-crafted cocktails, resort-style punches and retro coolers made with artisanal moonshine.
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Where in the World #86

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This was Challenge #85: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/100s shutter, f/5.6 This is the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It features sculptures of famous television legends, as well as the second-largest Emmy statue in the world. You’ll find past … Continue reading "Where in the World #86"
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Pop Half-Century: The Signs of Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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by Richard Mercer AllEars® Guest Columnist   Feature Article This article appeared in the April 23, 2019 Issue #1022 of ALL EARS® (ISSN: 1533-0753)   Editor’s Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip.   During my stay … Continue reading "Pop Half-Century: The Signs of Disney’s Pop Century Resort"
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