Goodbye Downtown Disney, Hello Disney Springs. Today, Downtown Disney officially became Disney Springs with a new website www.disneysprings.com and a little ceremony to ring in the new name. It also has changed its Twitter handle to @DisneySprings.
The Disney Parks blog is quoted in saying "the timing couldn't be better." Last week, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar opened in The Landing section of Disney Springs. Tomorrow, the new Morimoto Asia will be opening for guests.
Here is the new map for Disney Springs:
I am very excited to visit Disney Springs in the future. What does everybody think of the new and improved Disney Springs? How long will it take to remember that its not Downtown Disney anymore?
International Trailer for "The Good Dinosaur" Released:
We are just a few months away from Pixar's next expected big film in "The Good Dinosaur" due out on Thanksgiving Day. Today, the International trailer was released and for the first time ever we finally hear the dinosaurs talk including, Arlo. Here is the trailer:
Full Menu for Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs:
Tomorrow, is the big opening day for Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, the Indiana Jones-themed bar, at Disney Springs. The bar will open tomorrow at 11:30 am and no reservations are being taken at this time. Here is the full menu:
Appetizers:
Good Dates - Goat Cheese-stuffed Dates served with Marcona Almonds and Pickled Vegetables...safe for the whole family! $8.99
Snack of Ra - African Salads and Dips with Injera and Naan Crisps designed to satisfy a well of souls $11.99
Tani's Tacos - A Lost City Specialty! Filled with Falafel, Shredded Lettuce, and Cucumber-Tomato Salad $9.49
Brody's Brats - Grilled Bratwurst served with Mustard and Pickled Cabbage. Worthy of a museum $9.49
"Squid! Why'd it have to be Squid?" - Fried Calamari Flatbread with Harissa Spread $14.99
Rolling Boulders Sliders - Three Spicy Meatball Sliders served with Yogurt Sauce $9.99
Air Pirate's Pretzels - A flight of Everything Pretzels with House-made Mustard and Beer-Cheese Fondue $8.99
Dr. Elsa's She-Devilled Eggs - No father or son can resist these Beet Juice-brined Eggs stuffed with Lump Crab $7.99
Lao Che's Revenge - Spicy Asian Sticky Wings direct from Club Obi Wan $12.99
Signature Libations (Non-Alcoholic):
Antidote - Sprite and Maraschino Cherry Juice
Poisonless Dart - Soda Water with Mint, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lime Juice
Teddy's Tea (Non-Alcoholic) - Green Tea with Mint and Tangerine
Diving Bell (Non-Alcoholic) - Simply Lemonade and Watermelon topped with a Lemon-Lime foam
Signature Libations (Alcoholic):
Anything Goes - byejoe dragon fire spirit, fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, and Pineapple Juice
Bedtime Story - Absolut Mandrin Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Hibiscus Syrup, fresh Lemon Juice, and Iced Tea
German Mechanic - Bavarian Radler a.k.a. "Shandy" with Paulaner Hefe-Weizen and Simply Lemonade
The Bitter Barkeep - Barsol Quebranta Pisco, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lime Juice. Contains Pasteurized Egg Whites
Safari Sangria - South African Red Wine with Van Der Rum Tangerine Liqueur
Pancho's Margarita - Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh Sweet-and-Sour
Bam's Barnstormer - byejoe dragon fire spirit, fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, and Pineapple Juice
Fountain of Youth - St. Augustine Florida Cane Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, White Cranberry Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour
The Scottish Professor - Monkey Shoulder Blended malt Scotch Whiskey, Hendrick's Gin, Pear Nectar, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lemon Juice
Hovito Mojito - Barson Quebranta Pisco, fresh Lime Juice, Mint, and Simple Syrup topped with Soda Water
Cool-headed Monkey - Starr African Rum, Van Der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon, and Pineapple Juice
Air Pirate's Mule - Knob Creek Disney Select Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon and fresh Lime Juice topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Wrong Island! - Siesta Key Silver Rum, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Tamiami Gin, Tippler's Orange Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coca-Cola®
Hail Marty - Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey bottled in Bond served with an Ice Sphere
Reggie's Revenge - Florida Cane 'Orlando Orange' Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, White Cranberry Juice, and fresh Lime Juice
Bottled Beer, Hard Cider, Draft Beers:
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale – Kansas City, MO Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - Chico, CA Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale - Tampa, FL Xingu Black Beer - Brazil St. Bernardus Abt 12 Abbey Ale - Belgium Florida Beer Devil's Triangle IPA - Cape Canaveral, FL Lagunitas IPA - Petaluna, CA Left Hand Milk Stout - Longmont, CO Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider - Cincinnati, OH Ace Pineapple Hard Cider - Sebastopol, CA Kingfisher Lager - India Paulaner Hefe-Weizen - Germany Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale - Atlanta, GA Orlando Brewing I-4 IPA - Orlando, FL
Bubbles (Champagne):
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne, Épernay Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Veneto
Wines:
White:
Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
Batasiolo Moscato D'Asti Bosc, Piedmont King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon Bellingham Citrus Grove Chenin Blanc, South Africa Montes Limited Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley Conundrum, California Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Red and Rose:
Château Miraval Rosé, Provence Meiomi Pinot Noir, California Bodega Charcra Barda Pinot Noir, Patagonia Santa Ema Reserve Merlot, Maipo Valley Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley De Torten Z Red Blend, Stellenbosch Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, Napa Valley Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Dessert Wines:
Innskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula Graham’s 20 yr Tawny Port, Portugal
Flights:
Aviator's Flight - ¾-oz pout of each Single Malt Scotch Whisky - The Macallan 12 yr Speyside, Highland Park 12 yr Orkney Islands, and Bowmore 12 yr Islay
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar to Open Next Week on 9/22:
Earlier this evening the Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) broke news that the Indiana Jones-themed bar, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is set to open next week. It will open on Tuesday, September 22. Jock's will be located in the former Pleasure Island area of the new Disney Spring's area called The Landing. Last month, we previewed the menu for Jock Lindsey's which can be viewed here.
Disney Working on New "Mary Poppins" Film:
Well, in a bit of surprising news today, Variety announced that Disney is the developmental stages with director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) in making a new film on Disney's classic "Mary Poppins." John DeLuca and Marc Piatt, both of Into the Woods, will produce the film.
No word about Julie Andrews or Dick Van Dyke taking part in the film. The new film will take place 20 years after the first film and will take stories of Mary from P.L. Travers' children's books that will focus on Mary's continued adventures with the Banks family.
The original film grossed over $100 million in the box office and was a true hit. It won five Oscars that year including Andrews winning Best Actress. The news is certainly shocking after Disney tried previously back in the 1980's to make a sequel of the film, but nothing ever came of it until now.
Are you excited for a new "Mary Poppins" film? The news was first reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Delicious Menu Items Are on the Way to Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar:
We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival this Fall of Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. Today, the Disney Parks Blog revealed some of the delicious menu items that are on the way to the Indiana Jones aviation-themed bar. The bar is based off of Indiana Jones' frequent pilot from the films , Jock Lindsey.
Dr. Elsa's She-Deviled Eggs
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar will feature food and drinks inspired by Jock's globe-trotting to all continents from a Hovito Mojito to Dr. Elsa's She-Deviled Eggs. The 150-seat bar and restaurant is located between Paradiso 37 and The BOATHOUSE. It will feature some of Jock's mementos such as spare airplane parts and salvaged equipment.
Rolling Boulder Sliders
Along with beer and wine, guests can start with unique cocktails such as Reggie's Revenge or The Fountain of Youth featuring Florida vodkas, the Hovito Mojito and The Bitter Barkeep with Peruvian Pisco, Anything Goes with an Asian spirit, The Aviator's Flight and The Scottish Professor, and the Cool-Headed Monkey with African spirits.
Pretzels with House-Made Honey Mustard and Beer Cheese Fondue
Some creative yet delicious small meals are coming to Jock Lindsey's. Dr. Elsa's She-Deviled Eggs are brined in a beet juice with a lump crab filling. "Good" Dates will feature goat cheese-stuffed dates with Marcona almonds and pickled veggies. The Snack of Ra will give a taste of Africa with salads and dips served with injera (bread) and naan crisps. Tanis Tacos will be filled with falafel, shredded lettuce and a cucumber-tomato salad. The pretzels as seen above will be served with a house-made honey mustard and a beer cheese fondue.
Other items on the menu will be the Rolling Boulder Sliders with three spice meatballs on mini-buns served with a yogurt sauce. Brody Brats which are grilled bratwurst with mustard and a pickled cabbage. Jock's even takes on chicken wings with an Asian twist called Lao Che's Revenge. Last but not least "Squid! Why'd It Have to be Squid" is a fried calamari flatbread that is served with a spicy harissa sauce.
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar will be opening this fall on the waterfront in the soon to be Disney Springs.
Walt Disney Archives to Present "Disneyland: The Exhibit" at D23 Expo:
Today, D23 and the Walt Disney Archives announced that during this years D23 Expo the archives will celebrate the 60th Anniversary with "Disneyland: The Exhibit." The exhibit will have more than 300 pieces from the history of the parks. It will be the largest exhibit ever by the archives at the D23 Expo. It will 12,000 square-foot exhibit on the expo show floor it will include themed area's to the parks history, attractions, parades, and entertainment over the past six decades.
The exhibit will show of the construction of Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mickey Mouse Club at Disneyland, Club 33, and collectible merchandise. It will show off the history of the parks iconic lands: Main Street, USA, Fantasyland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, and Critter Country/Bear Country. Each area will also contain items from Disneyland's past including attraction vehicles, costumes, props, and Audio-Animatronics figures.
Other items to be seen include ticket no. 1 purchased by Roy O. Disney on July 18, 1955, the first day the park was open to the general public and early surveying equipment used at Disneyland, among other archived items never before seen by the public. The D23 Expo will take place August 14-16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Indiana Jones-Themed Hangar Bar to Open in Disney Springs:
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, an Indiana Jones-themed bar, is coming to Disney Springs. It will be located between the newly opened BOATHOUSE and the soon to be expanded Paradiso 37. The new aviation-themed bar and the details were announced on the Disney Parks Blog today. It is going to be a prime location along Lake Buena Vista with seating for 150.
Artist Rendering from Disney for Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
The venue will feature cocktails such as the "Hovito Mojito" with Barsol Quebranta Pisco, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, "Air Pirates Everything Pretzels" with a house-made mustard and beer cheese fondue, and "Rolling Boulder Meatballs." The design team fits everything to the theme including the propellar-based ceiling fans and "diving bell" booths.
The story of this new restaurant and bar is fan's of the "Indiana Jones" films remember his trustee pilot, Jock Lindsey. His pet snake, Reggie, will be an important detail of the new hangar bar. In the main room of the hangar guests will see an expansive bar, aviation decor filling the room, vintage travel posters covering the walls, and correspondence between Jock, Indy, and their fellow adventurers on display. They will also be able to eat and drink outside in Jock's old steamboat in permanent dry dock, aptly named "Reggie." Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is set to open this fall in Disney Springs.
The Official Trailer for "The Muppets" is Out:
As I blogged on Friday, ABC announced that "The Muppets" were coming to the network for a new series this fall. Today, it was announced that the show will be on Tuesday's this fall along with the trailer of the pilot of the show.
The official synopsis is this:
The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages.
Here is the trailer, it is quite enjoyable and I can't wait for the new series.
