Ewan McGregor Will Voice Jiminy Cricket in Guillermo del Toro‘s ‘Pinocchio‘. After being cancelled in 2017, it appeared Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio was not meant to be, that is until Netflix came in to save the project.
The new film is not tied to Disney’s live-action remake of the animated Pinocchio film currently in the works, but will be a Netflix original stop-motion film with Guillermo del Toro at the helm. The cast for Netflix’s Pinocchio includes: Tilda Swinton, Chritoph Waltz, Ron Perlman (Mangiafuoco), David Bradley (Geppetto), and newly announced Ewan McGregor as the voice of Jiminy Cricket.
A synopsis for the film shares, “A dark, twisted retelling of the famous Carlo Collodi fairy tale about the wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. When Pinocchio comes to life, he turns out not to be that nice of a boy, creating mischief and playing mean tricks. He eventually learns a few lessons.”
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is expected to premiere sometime in 2021, but it is currently unknown if the COVID-19 Pandemic caused delays in filming that could result in a postponed premiere date. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Entertainment!
Hey everyone! As the guy that writes the monthly previews for Disneyland, the last few months have been, umm, challenging. With that said, we now know when things are going to start to reopen! The parks won’t be opening until July 17, but Downtown Disney will be opening before that, opening select restaurants and retail locations on July 9. With that in mind, here’s a listing of the things that are on my short list at Downtown Disney when we’re able to head back!
I have to be honest: the thing I’m most excited about is simply being there. I love the sights, the sounds, the smells, and just the energy of the Disneyland Resort. As such, the very first thing I’m going to do is — nothing in particular. Maybe I’ll grab a churro or a coffee at Starbucks, but I want to find a beautiful Southern California day, and just walk around and take it in for a little while. Bonus: Downtown Disney is a great place for people watching, and I plan to take full advantage of that opportunity while I’m at it.
Uva Bar
For me, if I’m not walking around taking in the atmosphere, the next best thing is sitting down somewhere where I’m still surrounded by great energy, and nowhere exemplifies that more than the Uva Bar. It’s located smack dab in the middle of the promenade near Catal (with whom it’s affiliated), such that you can enjoy a cocktail or some light fare while still being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Downtown Disney. If, like me, you enjoy it as a nice afternoon respite but don’t want to get weighted down with a substantial meal, the Trio of Mediterranean dips, featuring hummus, baba ghanoush, and mouhammara with pita bread, and the Crispy Calamari with arugula, pickled peppers, and aïoli are great options to pair with a dry white wine, like a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. For more substantial fare, consider the Lamb Burger served with piquillo pepper, feta, arugula, and lemon-dill aïoli, or the Fish Tacos.
Disney is, for many, a place to indulge, and there are few places that provide an opportunity to do that like Black Tap Burgers and Shakes. Yeah, yeah, yeah, they have great burgers and all, but I’m making a beeline for one of the signature Crazy Shakes, which are essentially milkshakes that look like they are wearing a whole ‘nother dessert as a hat. Black Tap does have outdoor seating, providing the perfect place to do some people watching while treating myself to Sweet ‘N Salty Peanut Butter Shake.
I am a fan of craft beer, and one of the newer establishments at Downtown Disney, Ballast Point, is one of the best places to grab a beer. Ballast Point has been brewing award-winning IPAs out of San Diego for a while now, and their Downtown Disney tasting room is the perfect place to get a flight and sample a few. They do have a patio, and the upstairs (if it’s open) provides a great view of the Downtown Disney district while sipping on some amazing brews. The Sculpin IPA is the flagship beer, but they’ll have a revolving selection of options as well to check out.
At some point, I need to have a proper meal, and for me, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is going to be my first destination when that time comes. It’s got a large open-air seating area with a distinct French Quarter vibe, and the food is solid and remains one of the better options for a sit-down meal at Downtown Disney. I’ll be having some Gumbo Ya-Ya to start, of course, and probably some Barbecue Shrimp and Grits. Chances are pretty good there will be a Sazerac involved as well. All in all, not a bad visit, even without any parks to visit…
So, are you planning a trip to Downtown Disney when it opens in a few weeks? What is the first thing you’re looking forward to doing? Let us know in the comments!
Okay, we know we are suckers for anything Disney Wedding related, but what bride wouldn’t want this pink and white t-shirt, complete with hidden Mickey in the “i!?” You can even coordinate it with this Mickey Mouse Icon Groom Shirt for Men if you like.
Here comes the Groom!
Both of these t-shirts are printed using Earth-friendly, water-based inks and are 100% cotton.
Olaf said it best, “love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.” Since weddings are supposed to be all about the couple, we are now starting to think maybe he meant that about buying them some t-shirts so everyone can know who they are
From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com Filed Under: disney merchandise, Featured, News, Bride, couples shirts, disney couples shirts, Disney wedding, Groom, shopdisney
Whatever you have planned to celebrate Father’s Day (and summer solstice – the official arrival of summer!) you can’t go wrong when you include noshing on the popular Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana. The perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and spicy, these wings are good cold, too – a great add to a picnic basket if you plan to enjoy a day outdoors with the family.
These deliciously sticky chicken wings are terrific on their own, but if you want extra layers of flavor, you can serve with dad’s favorite dipping sauce (‘Ohana offers peanut and sweet-n-sour sauces with their wings). They are sure to be a hit and a great way to say, “Happy Father’s Day!”
Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Serves 4 to 6
CORIANDER CHICKEN WINGS
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds chicken wings or drumettes, patted dry
HONEY WING SAUCE
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup honey
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
FOR CORIANDER WINGS:
Preheat oven to 500°F, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine all ingredients except chicken in large glass bowl; stir to combine. Add chicken and toss to coat.
Divide chicken in single layer between prepared baking sheets and bake until browned and completely cooked through, about 35 minutes, rotating baking sheets on racks and turning chicken halfway through cooking.
FOR WING SAUCE:
While wings are baking, combine ingredients in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid thickens and reduces to a syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
Brush or toss baked chicken with wing sauce to coat. Serve with remaining wing sauce on the side or with preferred dipping sauce.
Note: This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking!
From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com Filed Under: Disney Dining, Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort, Recipes, WDW
The BIG day has finally arrived! While Disney World hotels and theme parks haven’t welcomed back guests just yet, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs has reopened today.
Just like The Polite Pig down the block, the restaurant is also serving up its special brand of Homecomin’ Face Masks! They’ve chosen a chicken for their emblem and they cost $10 each!
Chicken Face Masks
In fact, we noticed Chef Art Smith was rockin’ one of these bad boys himself while he was welcoming folks back to his restaurant!
Chef Art!
Homecomin’ is also selling gaiter face coverings for $12 in blue Chicken or Gingham prints!
Homecomin’ Face Masks
We also spotted plenty of adorable new Homecomin’ Baby Onesies, perfect for any little chicks that have hatched recently! These cuties are $12 each.
Homecomin’ Merch
There’s also plenty of Homecomin’s Hot Sauce for folks to take home with them!
Hot Sauce
And we can’t leave without snagging a few of these Homecomin’ Can Koozies either!
Koozies
Homecomin’ is now open every day of the week from 12PM to 9PM, so come on down to snag some of their new gear and maybe even a jar of their refreshing moonshine ’cause you deserve it!
What do you think of Homecomin’s new merchandise? Let us know which items you’ll be picking up in the comments below!
From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com Filed Under: Disney News, Disney Springs, Featured, Table-Service, Walt Disney World, chicken face masks, Homecomin, homecomin’ face masks, homecomin’ merch, homecomin’ merchandise, homecomin’ onesies, Homecomin’ Shine Bar, merchandise, onesies, outdoor patio bar, Shine Bar and Social
