The Fried Green Tomato Sandwich at the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland

We say "yummy" to the newly Fried Green Tomato sandwich at the Hungry Bear Restaurant at Critter Country in Disneyland.  

This hearty sandwich rests on a multi-grain roll loaded with oats and seeds, it is lightly headed through before it is loaded with a crunch cornmeal crusted fried green tomatos with two slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes.  It's topped with my personal favorite, havarti cheese, remoulade (mayonnaised based sauce), with a jicama-mango slaw.

My first bite was very surprising, the warmth of the hearty bread with the warm crunch of the fried green tomato, add in the coolness of the heirloom tomato, crunch of the slaw with a generous slice of mango in the slaw to finish it off.

I opted for the sweet potato fries, as an alternative to the regular fries.  The sweet potato fries were as expected however, I should have asked for a crisper/fresher batch.

A tasty and nice alternative to those that enjoy vegetarian offerings.

Disney's Youth Education Series in Disneyland

Duffy and I enjoyed following one of the Youth Education Series at Disneyland on Wednesday.

We followed "Disney's World of Physics:  Energy and Waves".  This series is open to 3rd through 5th graders (ages 8-11).

These educational series are in a intimate group setting, where a Disney facilitator creates unique experiences in the Park and attractions.

For this series, the students gained an understanding on how the energy of light and sound come together.  The student's visited the following attractions to reinforce the learning:

1.     Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
2.     Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters
3.     Captain EO.

Through the interaction and demonstrations of the Disney facilitator and park attractions the students were able to gain and appreciate the visual and audio view into science learned in school and see how it all works.

Although the Park was very busy on this day, we were able to visit all attractions with little or no wait time.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique coming to Disney Fantasy

Hey Duffy, did you know that our favorite Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique located inside the World of Disney is coming to the Disney Fantasy?

Located on Deck 5 (mid-ship), the Boutique will offer makeovers for Boys and Girls.

Young princesses-to-be are greeted by their own Fairy Godmother.   With a variety of royal treatment choices, little girl's can choose between:

Disney Diva
Pop Princess
Fairy Tale Princess.

Just imagine wearing hip hairstyles, shimmering makeup and enchanted nails.  Also available, Princess costumes with crown, wand and shoes.

So, Duffy, your probably asking yourself "What about the boys?".  On pirate night, the boutique transforms into a swashbuckler's hideaway where boys, girls and  growns up can get ready for the pirate life.  You'll even get an official pirate name when you check-in.

Kid's and Parents will be sworn into a sacred pirate oath.

There are two pirate packages to choose from.  The first is "first mate" which includes a bandana, facial scars tattoos, fake teeth, earring, eye patch, sword and sheath.

The second option is "Empress" which includes bandana, shimmering makeup, face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring, eye patch, sword and sheath.

I Spy a Menehune at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa

Say Duffy, our trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa will be here before you know it.  I cannot wait to swim with the colorful tropical fish in their Rainbow Reef.  Did you know that there are many surprises hidden under the water in the reef?  I have heard that the Disney Imagineers have designed coral in many shapes, some of them look like a turtle, shark, castle, octopus and EELS

Snorkel gear is available or we can bring our own.

I Spy Charles Lindberg's flight pin (dated 1927) from NY to Paris

Sneak Peak on the Disney Wonder to Alaska (Part 2)

Disney's Passholder Summer Sale starts Saturday, July 23rd

Okay Duffy, let's remind all of our fellow Annual Passholder's one of the great benefits of being a member.  It's Shop till you drop at the World of Disney stores in Walt Disney World and Disneyland, even D23 members are invited to participate in the savings.

Disneyland hours:                  6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Walt Disney World hours:     6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sneak Peak items:

75% off select Vinylmation
40% off select Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke styles
50% off select apparel for the entire family
50% off select Ear Hats and headwear
50% off select Disney Parks Edition Games (i.e. Monopoly & Operation)
Door busters as low as $1 (plus tax).

Great time to purchase some early holidays gifts for family and friends.