New Indian-African Cuisine at Sanaa, Minnie to Get New Dress Designed by Christian Siriano, and More

New Indian-African Cuisine at Sanaa:

Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge-Kidani Village opened in 2009, the cuisine at the time was a new adventure for Disney chefs. It was a melding of Indian and African influences inspired by the resort's African theme and the melding of the two cultures so closely connected on the ancient Spice Trade Route. Chef Eddie Mendoza has added new dishes to the menu that he calls, "African with an Indian touch," he told the Disney Parks Blog. 

Old favorites remain on the menu such as the popular curries and the butter chicken. New menu items include the:

• Traditional Sosatie cooked on skewers with lamb and apricots served with butternut squash, bacon, cashews, and goat cheese
• The Biryani, an Indian dish gets African spice and seasonal vegetables that are "influenced from the Cape of Good Hope"
• Boerewors and Slaphakskeentijies - African sausages served with Malay Onion Salad
• Umngqusho - samp (hominy) and beans flavored with butter (Nelson Mandela's favorite dish)
• Kenya Coffee BBQ Sandwich (Lunch)
• Indian-Style Bread Service with accompaniments Coriander Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Tomato-Date Jam, and Mango Chutney (pictured above)

"Allergy-friendly menus and dietary needs are pretty simple in the Sanaa kitchen, as much of the menu is plant based and easy to tweak for special diets," says Chef Eddie. For reservations guests can visit DisneyWorld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Minnie's New Dress to be Designed by Christian Siriano:

Minnie Mouse is getting a new dress for a special event called, Minnie Rocks the Dots, in honor of National Polka Dot Day later this month. The dress will be designed by fashion designer, Christian Siriano. The event will take place in Los Angeles, with a red carpet preview event, on National Polka Dot Day on January 22 before the event opens to the public. The event will take fans on a journey through Minnie's influence on fashion and pop culture since she debuted in 1928.

Siriano said this about Minnie's influence on him, "Minnie Mouse and her iconic style have had a huge impact on me and on the fashion industry. I drew inspiration from Minnie Mouse's ability to light up room and designed a dress for her that is happy, playful, and what I like to call 'downtown chic.' I also infused some special touches to celebrate her classic polka dots."

The exhibit is in collaboration with Refinery29, will also feature iconic photographs, like Twiggy at Disneyland, archive imagery, and sketches from the 1930's through the present day. Fans can also see custom dresses worn by Minnie herself from countries all over the world, as well as fashion pieces from around the world that are inspired by Minnie Mouse herself.

The open event to the public is on January 23 at The Paper Agency, 1050 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 from 12-8 p.m. PT. For guests that attend will get a sneak peek of upcoming Minnie-inspired collaborations. They will also have a chance to purchase limited-edition items in a pop-up shop. 

Last Part of "The Jungle Book" Triptych Poster Revealed:

As we have seen the last few days with the first two parts of "The Jungle Book" poster were revealed, today the final part was released. The final part features Mowgli and Baloo.

Here is the final outlook with all three posters together:

"The Jungle Book" will hit theaters in April.