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Hungry Bear Re-Opens with New Menu

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The Hungry Bear Restaurant has always had a special place in my heart.  Some of my earliest memories of going to Disneyland as a kid was going to the Hungry Bear.  Not so much for the food, but the atmosphere.  It feels like you're in the wilderness, and as you eat, the Mark Twain and the Columbia cruise by on the Rivers of America.  The Columbia shoots it's cannon right there and on the other side, the Disneyland Railroad goes by.  It's Disneyland at it's very best.

So I was very happy to learn that not only has Hungry Bear come back after weeks of rehab, but they have a brand new menu.  And it looks awesome!

 

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

Some of the new additions to the menu include: an Angus 1/3-pound chili cheeseburger (or skip the chili and just go for the cheeseburger) topped with a fried onion ring, a yummy fried green tomato sandwich with jicama-mango slaw, crispy chicken sandwich with honey-mustard sauce and turkey and provolone on a multi-grain roll with basil mayo and a crisp slaw on the side.

Take a look at Big Al’s chicken salad with smoked chicken, lettuce, watermelon, candied pecans, dried cherries, pickled red onion and honey-lime vinaigrette (make it vegetarian and skip the chicken). 

Big Al's Chicken Salad

For some reason I see Big Al eating the Chili Cheese Burger instead of a SALAD!

Make any meal a combo with sweet potato fries or fruit. And for Kids? Burgers with sweet potato fries or fruit; chicken breast nuggets with fruit; a “power pack” with string cheese, nonfat yogurt, sliced apples and whole-grain “fish” crackers; and mac and cheese.

Dessert?

Mini Blueberry Pie

Hunny Lemon Cupcakes

Thanks to the Disney Parks Blog for the images and details.

Episode 11 – Robot Mickey

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In this episode, we talk D23 Member Mixer and Paul sees World of Color for the first time and wants to know what the devil is going on!  We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always our tip of the week. Click MORE for full show notes

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Disneyland set to show exclusive ‘Pirates’ film clip

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From OC Register:

Disneyland visitors can see an exclusive 3D movie clip of the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” film starting March 25, Disney announced Tuesday.

The park plans to host nighttime, preview shows in advance of the release of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” the fourth film in the series based on Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The “Pirates” movie, once again starring Johnny Depp, of course, is due in theaters May 20.

Disneyland visitors can see the “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – Sneak Peek” in the Festival Arena in Frontierland. The line is along Big Thunder Trail near the ranch and arena.

Seating or standing will be on the ground to watch the 15-minute show, which includes the 3D movie preview and a live performance, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman.

The shows are scheduled mostly for weekend nights through May 30. But they will run seven nights a week from April 15 to May 1, during the busy Easter and spring breaks.

The shows are expected to appear between four and five times nightly, taking breaks during fireworks and other times, McClintock said. Visitors should check daily schedules for exact times.

This isn’t the first time that a “Pirates 4″ sneak peek has appeared at the Disneyland Resort. In December, contest winners and guests were treated to the debut of the movie trailer at the AMC 12 Theatres in Downtown Disney. Read a story about the “Pirates of the Caribbean” events at the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland also is expected to host the red-carpet movie premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” as it has for the three previous films. Disney has yet to announce a date, but MiceAge.com is reporting that the premiere is set for May 7.

Ursula Moves Into Her Lair at DCA

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From Disney Parks Blog:

The infamous evil sea witch, Ursula, has taken her place inside The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure attraction opening June 3 at Disney California Adventure park. When you’re on the attraction, you can’t miss her. She’s 7 ½ feet tall and 12 feet wide! Of course, the Disney Parks Blog was there to capture this exciting day! Come with us behind-the-scenes as we show you Ursula being installed, and meet some members of the amazing team of Walt Disney Imagineers who brought Ursula to “life.”

 

Talking Mickey Tests over at Toontown

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Talking Mickey made an appearance today outside his house in Toontown. Take a look at the video below from DAPS Magic!

You may notice that Mickey doesn’t respond to a direct question and everything seems to be pre-determined phrases. So this is quite a different experience from the last time they tested this. Take a look at the video below from last May 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6k2xdtU8Wc

Either way this is very cool!