Fasci-NATE-ing Facts We Learned at the Better Nate Than Ever Premiere

By Sarah Sterling

On Tuesday, the stars of the new Disney+ Original Movie Better Nate Than Ever graced the red carpet at Hollywood’s famous El Capitan Theatre. The film, directed by High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Tim Federle, is based on his debut novel of the same name and tells the story of 13-year-old Nate Foster—a small-town boy who dreams of becoming a Broadway star. While his parents are out of town, Nate and his best friend Libby travel to New York City to audition for Lilo and Stitch: The Musical, hoping to make his biggest dream come true.

Federle’s personal experiences are imbued in every aspect of the movie, and he was equally influenced by the teenage shenanigans he enjoyed in films during his adolescence. “I grew up with the kind of movies like Ferris Bueller and Adventures in Babysitting that were like, family movie nights,” Federle told D23 on the red carpet. “And so to create something that’s kind of a tribute to that, but with theater kids? It’s really autobiographical and personal. And I think discovering a kid like Rueby Wood as Nate is such a lightning-in-a-bottle dream. It’s been big and emotional!”

Rueby Wood is as inspiring and effervescent in person as is his on-screen counterpart. Strutting down the red carpet adorned with jewels and a lime green tulle train, Wood personified the message he hopes viewers take from the film: “Be unapologetically themselves.”

Better Nate Than Ever not only tells viewers to be true to who they are, but to also pursue their wildest dreams—the bigger, the better! As Lisa Kudrow, who plays Nate’s Aunt Heidi, put it, “Do it! Why not? Before you have any responsibilities? That’s the time!” Similarly, producer Adam Siegel said he hopes kids see this movie and learn to “dream big, and maybe your dreams can come true.” And if you don’t quite know what your dream is yet? Don’t worry, Federle said, “the operative word is yet! Stick to it and trust your gut and find your people.”

Of course, a film about Broadway musicals must boast an impressive soundtrack of its own, and Better Nate Than Ever has original songs written by music director Jon Levine and songwriter Taura Stinson. Levine has an extensive pop music career, but this project fulfilled his lifelong dream of writing music for a movie. Stinson was thrilled to contribute to the library of Disney original songs because, she said, “All the best music comes from Disney films!”

Better Nate Than Ever is a film perfect for dreamers of all ages and will inspire you to be your most authentic self. You can stream Better Nate Than Ever starting April 1 on Disney+. Remember, dream big!

D23 Hidden Mickey Cupcakes Recipe

Celebrate D23 Member Appreciation Week with these yummy cupcakes featuring a Mickey-inspired surprise inside!

Ingredients

For cupcakes:

  • 2 boxes white cake mix (or your favorite white cake recipe)
  • any necessary additional ingredients as directed on the box (eggs, water, oil)
  • 5-10 drops blue food coloring

For buttercream:

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • A pinch of salt
  • 5-10 drops blue food coloring

For toppings (optional but encouraged):

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 5-10 drops pink or magenta food coloring
  • Blue sprinkles

 Directions

Step 1: Make the base for the cake balls

  1. Mix the contents of 1 box cake mix, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed on the box.
  2. Once combined, add blue food coloring and mix until your desired color is reached.
  3. Line a 9×13 baking tray with parchment paper, then pour batter into tray, smoothing the surface until even. Bake as directed on the box, about 30 mins at 325°.
  4. Once done, allow to cool before removing from the tray and peeling the parchment paper off the bottom. Set aside while making the buttercream.

Step 2: Make the buttercream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and powdered sugar, and begin whisking with an electric mixer on low.
  2. Once combined, add the vanilla, blue food coloring, milk, and a pinch of salt, then mix on high until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Spoon half of the frosting into a piping bag with and set aside for decorating later.

Step 3: Make the cake balls

  1. Crumble the blue sheet cake and add to the bowl with the remaining frosting. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
  2. Roll the cake and frosting mixture into 12 balls, about 1-inch in diameter, and 24 smaller balls, about 1/2-inch in diameter. These will make up the hidden Mickey shape inside each cupcake.

Step 4: Make the cupcakes

  1. Mix the contents of the remaining box cake mix, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed on the box. Prepare a cupcake tin with cupcake liners
  2. Spoon about a tablespoon of batter into each liner. Place one of the larger cake balls in the center of each liner.
  3. Spoon another tablespoon of batter into each liner, over the first cake ball. Place two of the smaller cake balls into each liner, each one balancing between the first cake ball and the side of the liner, arranged so that they form a straight line. Remember which way you’ve lined up the cake balls, so that you can cut it correctly later.
  4. Spoon one more tablespoon of batter into each liner, so that all three cake balls are covered in batter.
  5. Bake as directed on the box, about 15-20 minutes at 325°. Allow to cool before decorating.

Step 5: Decorate

  1. While the cupcakes cool, create the pink chocolate ganache topping. Place the heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then add in the white chocolate chips. Stir with a spatula until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the pink food coloring and mix until the desired color is reached. Spoon into a piping bag with a small tip.
  2. Once cupcakes are cool, pipe a swirl of blue buttercream on top. Drizzle the pink chocolate ganache on top, and add sprinkles.
  3. When ready to serve, slice each cupcake along the line you created with the cake balls, so that the cut divides all three and reveals the hidden Mickey. Enjoy!

Experience the Thrills and Chills of Nightmare Alley with this Costume Gallery

Please note: Nightmare Alley is rated R and is not suitable for viewers under the age of 17 without parental guidance.

From the whimsical mind of director Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley takes viewers into the seedy underworld of a traveling carnival, where a charming mentalist sets out to exploit the rich socialites of New York City with the help of his mysterious new friends (and foes). The film garnered four Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture and Best Costume Design.

Luis Sequeira, Nightmare Alley’s costume designer, achieved a classic film noir look for this deceptive cast of characters... and we are pleased to present a gallery of the striking wardrobe pieces from the film! Enjoy a closer look at the details of Nightmare Alley—then find out where you can stream all of this year’s Disney Oscar nominees here.

Stream Nightmare Alley on Hulu

Transform Your Life with These Adorable Turning Red Products

By the D23 Team

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red is now streaming on Disney+, and if you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of the sweet and silly world of Mei and her friends and family. To keep the panda party going, we’ve rounded up adorable products that will bring the magic of Turning Red to the comfort of your home.

Box Lunch Turning Red Collection
This stu-PANDA-ous collection is everything you need to celebrate Pixar’s latest film, from stylish t-shirts to collectible pins.

Like Mother, Like Daughter from Disney Books
This beautiful and charming hardcover jacketed picture book is perfect for mothers, daughters, and fans alike! Ming and Mei are the perfect mother and daughter. They work as a team, and each always seems to know what the other is thinking. But one day, something shocking happens: Mei poofs into a red panda! Now this once-perfect pair has a huge panda problem…

Disney Sorcerer’s Arena – Turning Red Exclusive
To celebrate the launch of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red on Disney+, all players who log in to Disney Sorcerer’s Arena between 3/11 and 3/12 will receive an exclusive Red Panda Mei Talisman in their inbox, and have the ability to unlock an additional special offer: a Ming Lee talisman!

shopDisney Turning Red MagicBand 2 (Limited Edition)
Transform your time at Walt Disney World Resort with this Limited Edition MagicBand 2 inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. With a simple touch, you can enter parks; unlock your resort room door; charge purchases to your room; and more!

shopDisney Turning Red Cast Pin (Limited Release)
This limited release Turning Red pin-on-pin design will have collector’s flying high. Mei in her Panda guise gives Miriam, Priya, and Abby a lift. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s film, streaming exclusively on Disney+.

Funko Pop! Super: Turning Red– Red Panda Mei 6″ Vinyl Figure
Growing up is quite the transformation for any kid, let alone for Mei… Bring the chaotic panda fun into your own life with this Super Pop! Red Panda Mei for your Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red collection. Vinyl figure is approximately 6 inches tall.

shopDisney Turning Red Plaid Flannel
It’s absolute “pandamonium” as you celebrate Turning Red with this plaid flannel shirt. The back of this fashion staple features the embroidered face of Red Panda Mei, while the front is highlighted with embroidered designs inspired by the movie.

shopDisney Youth Baseball Cap
This fun baseball cap “pandas” to fans of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. Its design is inspired by the movie’s teenage lead, Mei, who unwittingly transforms into a red panda whenever she gets excited—which is something that’s liable to happen to you when wearing this hat. The excited bit; not the whole turning into a panda thing. Although… ?

shopDisney Youth Slippers
When your own young one gets excited, their feet can transform into a red panda’s with these slippers inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. The super soft padded faux fur uppers feature embroidered facial detailing and 3D ears, while the sherpa lining will keep their toes toasty and inspire warm memories of the movie.

shopDisney Panda Plush
Inspired by Turning Red, this large cuddly plush features Mei in her red panda form.

shopDisney Girl’s Tie-Dye Shirt
It’s always panda party time in this crystal wash tie-dye tee with Turning Red graphics, scoop neckline, plus curly-edge sleeves and hem.

shopDisney Plush Robe
Transform every bath time in the plush luxury of this soft, furry robe with embroidered Red Panda Mei features and character hood.

Danielle Nicole Turning Red Backpack
Meet the Turning Red Backpack: too cute to handle, with a print for our favorite RPG, Mei Lee. The base of this bag is a stunning purple to pink tie-dye ombre, with a front pocket to store your essentials (including your 4*Town CD). The backpack has adjustable straps for a custom fit. Oh snap! Don’t forget the die-cut panda ears at the top of the bag and the tail zipper puller!

Turning Red Journal from Target
The Turning Red Plush Journal with 2 Pens includes a journal that is plush on the front, side, and back covers. Mei’s panda face is made with appliques and embroidery, and felt ears are sewn on. The journal is 6″ x 8″ in size and has lined pages with colorful art. Two plush pom-pom pens are included, and are stored behind the felt ears that make the facial features pop out of the journal. Great for journaling, note-taking, and keeping lists organized.

Just Play Turning Red Many Moods of Panda Mei Animated Feature Plush
Bring home all the fun and excitement from Turning Red with this Many Moods of Red Panda Mei Animated Plush. Press her hand to hear music inspired by the film and cute phrases like, “I’m calm!” Squeeze her belly to see her arms raise and hear her growl with excitement. Then, take a deep breath and calm down alongside Red Panda Mei. An excellent toy for imaginative role-play, Disney and Pixar fans will love this relatable—and excitable—giant red panda. At 12 inches tall, this plush is sure to bring lots of giggles and warmhearted fun.

Just Play Turning Red BFF Collectible Figure Set
Experience the rollercoaster of junior high with the Disney and Pixar Turning Red Collectible Figure Set. When pandemonium breaks loose, Mei Lee (or Red Panda Mei) and her best friends are sure to be at the center of the action. This 5-piece kit includes Mei and Red Panda Mei, as well as her friends Abby Park, Miriam Mendelsohn, and Priya Mangal. Each figure features a different, personality-packed pose. Movie fans can recreate favorite scenes or create new stories. This beautifully crafted Best Friend Set is truly something to get excited about!

Disney’s Oscar® Quiz: Which Disney+ Show Suits You Best?

So you’ve already cried at the end of West Side Story, sung along with every tune in Encanto, and cheered Shang-Chi’s victories in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Now that you know what you like about Disney’s many Oscar®-nominated films, what show should you watch next on Disney+?

Whether you thought Free Guy was best when it was funny or most fun when it unleashed the action, there’s something on Disney+ perfectly suited to your tastes. Take this quiz to find out what to add to your Watchlist.

Warning: This quiz contains spoilers for Disney’s Oscar nominees.

What did you like best about West Side Story?

What is your favorite song from Encanto?

Who is your favorite character in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?

What did you enjoy most in Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

If you could enter the world of Luca, where would you visit first?

If you were a character in the Free Guy video game, who would you be?

What’s the coolest thing about the movie Cruella?

In which land depicted in Raya and the Last Dragon would you want to live?

Which “villain” in these Oscar contenders thrilled you the most?

And finally, which Oscar contender are you already planning to watch again?

Disney’s Oscar® Quiz: Which Disney+ Show Suits You Best?
ENCORE!

You love music and parties and grab the mic first on karaoke night. You have an appreciation for cultural history, as well as the sounds of the moment. You’re the perfect fit for this reality-based series hosted by Kristen Bell that reunites cast members from high school musical productions for one encore performance many years later.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER

Family is important to you, as is fairness—and you don’t mind a good laugh now and then, either. You need to be watching the return of Penny Proud and her family in this Disney+ original animated series. And if that’s not enough, you can also check out two seasons of the original Proud Family series as well as The Proud Family Movie, all on Disney+!
DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D.

You like to enjoy stories about the trials and triumphs of young people, especially empowered young women who are doing it for themselves. Check out this Disney+ original series about Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee), a teenage medical doctor whose mom is also her boss. It’s family-centric, funny, and fabulous—and it’s set in Hawai’i! Hello!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JEFF GOLDBLUM

Your motto could be “The stranger the better”… preferably with a good dose of laughter as well. Well, that lines up perfectly with the adventures of actor and armchair philosopher Jeff Goldblum in the two seasons of this National Geographic original on Disney+. You can’t really understand denim, coffee, swimming pools, or fireworks until you’ve investigated them through Goldblum’s eyes.
AMONG THE STARS

You’re in it for the action! You prefer stories that have an element of wonder and awe, and maybe some risk just to up the ante. You’ll enjoy this engrossing docuseries, a Disney+ original that follows present-day NASA astronauts as they train and soar into space for missions on the International Space Station. There are some real-life nail-biters as well as lots of behind-the-scenes footage, bridging astronauts’ careers from recruitment to retirement.

Your Guide to the Character Topiaries of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

By Andie Hagemann

It’s time to stop and smell the roses, because the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway at Walt Disney World Resort! Now through July 4, 2022, guests can view stunning topiaries of cherished Disney characters and animals, and stroll through the festival’s colorful themed gardens.

Read more about the festival, including the mouthwatering food and beverage offerings.

Here is where to find this year’s character topiaries:

EPCOT’s main entrance features Goofy with a cake celebrating the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary. Meanwhile, Toy Story’s Woody, Bo Peep, and her Sheep are near The Land pavilion, and between Imagination! and The Land pavilion, guests can see topiaries of fan-favorite characters from Disney’s The Lion King—including Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa, Sarabi, Pumbaa, and Timon. Figment and Bambi are also located near Imagination! And go to infinity and beyond with the Buzz Lightyear topiary, fittingly placed near Mission: SPACE.

Oh boy! For Fantasia fans, Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo, and Gator topiaries are located at the entrance to World Showcase. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie can be found at the nearby bridge.

Make your way over to World Showcase to see The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald, and Panchito) located in the Mexico pavilion, while Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen can be found in the Norway pavilion—along with a larger-than-life Troll topiary!

Don’t miss adorable panda topiaries in the China pavilion, and a dragon topiary located near the Torii Gate in the Japan pavilion. Plus, over at the Germany pavilion, see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, as well as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Mosey on over to The American Adventure pavilion for the Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale topiaries. Then, stop by the Italy pavilion to see Lady and Tramp, followed by the France pavilion for Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, and Cogsworth from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden, Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger are in the United Kingdom pavilion. And between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions, guests can check out Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc topiaries.

Visit FreshEPCOT.com for more information regarding the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Magical D23 Member Punch Recipe

Celebrate D23 Member Appreciation Week with this magical drink that transforms before your eyes! See how the drink transforms from pink and blue to purple with just a stir.

Ingredients

  • 52 oz jug of lemonade
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 2 tbsp butterfly pea tea flowers
  • 6 round strawberries (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp edible glitter (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the butterfly pea tea

  1. Boil about 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan. Add the butterfly pea tea flowers and brew for 5 minutes. Strain to remove the tea flowers and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Make the strawberry lemonade

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend the 2 cups strawberries until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove the seeds and any large pieces of pulp.
  2. Add the strawberry puree to the lemonade and mix until combined.
  3. If desired, add the edible glitter and again mix until combined.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Fill 6 glasses with ice. Pour in the strawberry lemonade, leaving about an inch of space at the top of each glass.
  2. Top each glass with the blue butterfly pea tea. In order to create a clean separation of the liquids, pour the tea onto a spoon held over the glass, instead of directly into the glass itself.
  3. To create the Mickey-shaped garnish, slice each of the remaining strawberries into 1-cm wide round slices. Use a toothpick to attach two smaller slices onto a larger slice, creating the Mickey Mouse silhouette. Place one on the rim of each glass.
  4. To see the magical color change, stir each glass to combine the lemonade and the tea, creating a vibrant violet color!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

This week’s content is packed with Super Heroes! Beginning Wednesday, March 16, fan-favorite live-action Marvel series are coming to Disney+ for your binging pleasure. To prepare for this week’s ultimate marathon, learn more about five of the seven titles joining the streaming service—Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Defenders. Due to the maturity of these titles, Disney+ will release an update to its Parental Controls in the U.S. on March 16 that prompts all subscribers to update their settings.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (2013-2020)
The worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division) employs an elite team of agents who investigate strange occurrences around the globe… and beyond. Each member of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings a unique ability to the group while they work together to protect the defenseless from Hydra. The seven-season series stars Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May, Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons, Iain De Castecker as Leo Fitz, Henry Simmons as Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, and Brett Dalton as Grant Ward. Oh, and who could forget all those guest stars?

Daredevil (2015-2018)
Blinded in an accident as a child, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) uses his heightened senses as the vigilante, Daredevil, to fight crime on the streets of New York at night in this three-season series. Murdock’s day job as an attorney requires him to have faith in the criminal justice system, but his alter ego disagrees, leading him to take the law into his own hands.

Jessica Jones (2015-2019)
After her Super Hero career ends abruptly, Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) moves to New York City and opens her own detective agency, Alias Investigations. In the three-season series, Jessica wants to help those in need, but her primary interest isn’t saving the world; it’s getting through each day while suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. This series is intended for a mature audience.

Luke Cage (2016-2018)
The action-packed drama series follows Luke Cage (Mike Colter), a man with super strength and unbreakable skin caused by a sabotaged experiment. After a failed relationship with Jessica Jones, Cage moves to Harlem, New York, for a new chapter in his life. However, his plans for a quieter life are soon dashed when Luke is called upon to defend the city… and is forced to address his past. This two-season series is intended for a mature audience.

The Defenders (2017)
After working on their own solo missions, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist (a.k.a. Danny Rand, played by Finn Jones) team up to form a supergroup called The Defenders to save New York City from the Hand in this eight-episode limited series.

 

 

 

 

Your Ultimate Foodie Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

By Andie Hagemann

Your day has been touched with some Irish luck! The chefs and mixologists at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are hard at work whipping up delicious St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and beverages in honor of the upcoming celebration on March 17. From green corndogs to specialty desserts adorned with shamrock sprinkles, don’t miss these unique and tasty treats!

Our friends at Disney Parks Blog assembled a mouthwatering guide of all the available offerings which includes a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy from coast to coast!

Walt Disney World Resort

Resorts

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Intermission Food Court (available March 13-19)

St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

World Premiere Food Court (available March 13-19)

St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The Drop Off (available March 13-19)

  • Good Luck Charm: Vodka and Irish cream liqueur blended with vanilla ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream and cookie ears

Landscape of Flavors (available March 13-19)

  • Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s BoardWalk

AbracadaBAR (available through March 31)

  • Irish Magic Trick: Irish whiskey, Italian liqueur, and bitters (New)

Atlantic City Dance Hall (available through March 31)

  • Shamrock Punch: Apple whisky, vodka, apple sour, lime sour, Granny Smith apple, and Sprite garnished with a glow cube (New)

Bellevue Lounge (available through March 31)

  • Irish Mule Cocktail: Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime juice garnished with a lime (New)

BoardWalk Bakery (available March 12-17) (Mobile Order available)

  • Mint Cookies ‘n Cream Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ‘n cream mousse topped with whipped cream, holiday sprinkles, and a sugar cookie shamrock
  • Shamrock Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie with green holiday decor
  • Cannoli: Traditional Cannoli with green holiday decor
  • Coconut Macaroon: Traditional giant coconut macaroon with green chocolate decor
  • Mickey Brownie: Ganache brownie with green holiday sprinkles

Boardwalk Joe’s (available through March 31)

  • Pot O Lucky Gold: Coconut rum, vodka, lime, pineapple juice, and honey-mango flavors garnished with lime and pineapple (New)

Leaping Horse

  • Fuzzy Leprechaun: Vodka, blue curaçao, peach schnapps, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry (New)

Trattoria al Forno (available through March 31)

  • Italian Leprechaun: Limoncello, prosecco brut, and elderflower liqueur garnished with mint (New)
  • Mimosa Verdi: Prosecco brut, blue curaçao, fruit liqueur, and pineapple juice (New)

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market (available March 13-19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and a shamrock chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Green cupcake filled with gold crispy pearls topped with buttercream, green sugar, shamrock sprinkles, and white chocolate Minnie hat (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (available through March 18)

  • Patty’s Day Hat: Caramel Irish cream mousse on a shortbread cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Goods to Go and The Artist’s Palette (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Irish dry stout cake with Irish cream liqueur mousse and whiskey caramel finished with vanilla buttercream, gold crisp pearls, and a white chocolate shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake topped with chocolate and vanilla buttercream, chocolate Mickey ears, and a shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining (available March 13-19)

  • Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (available March 13-March 19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside

Riverside Mill (available March 13-March 19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café (available March 17)

  • Caramel Hazelnut Profiteroles: Caramel hazelnut custard filled chocolate profiteroles with chocolate ganache (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available March 17)

  • Shamrock Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ’n cream (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Market at Ale & Compass (available through March 17)

  • Irish Cream Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with an Irish cream mousse covered in chocolate ganache and finished with chocolate and vanilla crisp pearls and a chocolate clover (Mobile Order available)

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available March 12-20)

  • Luck of the Irish Petit Cake: Layers of praline, whiskey-scented vanilla chiffon cake, and Irish cream liqueur pastry cream (New)

City Works Eatery (available through March 17)

  • Irish Nachos: House-made corned beef, hardwood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, IPA cheese sauce, green onions, and chips
  • Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, bacon-braised sauerkraut, and marble rye
  • Shepherd’s Pie: Stout-braised ground beef, peas, carrots, onions, shredded cabbage, and potato purée
  • Dark Side of the Moon: Belgian-style witbier and an Irish dry stout
  • Snakebite: Hard apple cider and an Irish dry stout
  • Voodoo: Raspberry ale and an Irish dry stout

D-Luxe Burger (available through March 31)

  • Dubliner Burger: Double stack of signature blend beef patties topped with cheddar, corned beef, lettuce, fried onions, and Irish stout barbecue sauce

The Ganachery (available March 12-20)

  • Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Squares

The Daily Poutine (available through March 31)

  • Irish Poutine: Fries, Irish porter cheddar cheese, stout gravy, onion marmalade, and sliced pork bangers

Raglan Road Irish Pub (available through March 17)

Take part in the festivities of Raglan Road’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival this year with classics like fresh-caught fish and chips, Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, and the plant-based take on shepherd’s pie, This Shepherd Went Vegan, along with delicious drinks including the new So Berry Les.

  • So Berry Les: Local Florida strawberry and Key lime-infused hard seltzer (New)

Vivoli il Gelato

  • Float: Vanilla gelato with an Irish dry stout (available through April 30)
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Mint chocolate chip gelato, cookies and cream gelato, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips (available through April 5)

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne (available March 17-30)

  • The Green Stuff: Mint White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cake, Mint Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Cookie Crumbs on a Shortbread Cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney California Adventure Park

Corn Dog Castle (available March 17) (Mobile Order available)

  • Hot-Link Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New)
  • Original Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) 
  • Cheddar Cheese Stick: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New)

Hollywood Lounge (available March 17)

  • Strawberry Elderflower Whiskey: Strawberry lemonade mixed with ginger syrup, elderflower, and whiskey (Mobile Order available) (New)

Lamplight Lounge and Boardwalk Dining (available March 17-20)

  • Watermelon Cooler: Irish Whiskey, Muddled Watermelon, Agave, and Lemon Juice (New)

Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman’s Grill (available March 17-20) (Mobile Order available)

  • Leprechaun Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with pot of gold and frosted with vanilla buttercream (New)
  • Leprechaun Mickey-shaped Donut: Vanilla cake donut dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with Leprechaun decor (New)

GCH Holiday Cart (available Mach 17-20)

  • St Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie: Chocolate whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and rolled in shamrock sprinkles (New)
  • Mickey-shaped Leprechaun Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with rolled fondant (New)
  • St Patrick’s Day Double Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New)
  • St Patrick’s Day Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New)

Downtown Disney District

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (available March 17-20)

  • The Rueben: Marble rye, thinly sliced corn beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese served with chips or fries & pickle spears (New)
  • Hair of the Dog: Bratwurst braised in a porter topped with peppers, onions, beer cheese, and bacon bits on a pretzel bun and served with chips or fries (New)

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (available through March 31)

  • Reuben Burger: Burger with prime beef, swiss cheese, griddled corned beef, sauerkraut, sliced pickles, and special sauce
  • Lucky Charms® Classic Shake: Lucky Charms Shake topped with whipped cream and Lucky Charms (New)

California Churro (available March 17)

  • Pot of Gold Churro: A churro rolled in Key lime pie sugar drizzled with white chocolate sauce over top, dusted with gold and green sprinkles, and served with a side of whipped cream (New)

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (available March 16-20)

  • The Emerald Breeze: Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and orange juice (New)

Salt & Straw (available through March 31)

  • Pots of Gold & Rainbows: A legendary favorite with hand-sorted luck from the charms, steeping the whole-grain cereal in cream for that bottom-of-the-bowl sweetened milk before stirring in mountains of rainbow marshmallows

Sprinkles (available March 14-20)

  • Irish Coffee: Chocolate coffee cake and marshmallow core topped with Irish whiskey-infused green and vanilla buttercream frosting (recommended just for adults due to hint of alcohol)

Uva Bar & Café (available through March 31)

  • Beer Cheese Burger: Corned beef, burger patty, Irish stout beer cheese, pickles, and mustard aïoli on a Brioche bun served with sweet fries

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Market (available March 16-18)

  • Shamrock Whoopie Pies: Vanilla cake with golden citrus crème

(Note: All offerings are subject to change.)

Yep, That’s Her! Raven’s Coming Home in Show’s Fifth Season

That’s So Raven fans: rejoice! The Baxter family is packing up their lives in Chicago and heading back to their roots in the Bay area in the new season of Raven’s Home.

Just when you thought the show couldn’t get any better, the beloved Disney Channel psychic is returning to her iconic childhood home in the heart of San Francisco—and she’s bringing along a few special guests, too.

Victor Baxter, Raven’s goofy and hilarious dad, played by Rondell Sheridan, was an instrumental part of the original 2003­-2007 show. He will be returning to reprise his character in season five of Raven’s Home, when Raven moves in to take care of him after a mild health scare.

Raven’s Home is also introducing Felix Avitia as teen neighbor named Neil. When Raven’s son, Booker, is thrown into her old high school in a strange city, Neil helps him navigate through the ups and downs of being a teenager.

They’re not the only new additions viewers will see this season. Mykal-Michelle Harris joins the cast as Raven’s significantly younger cousin, Alice. The character is wise beyond her years, bringing witty moments to the show as Raven begins to raise her with help from her babysitter, Ivy (Emmy Liu-Wang).

As always, Raven’s Home is sure to bring us consistent laughter especially now that our favorite psychic family is back under one very familiar roof again.

You can stream season five starting March 11 on Disney+.