Recipe: POG Juice Smoothie

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While there may be a foot of snow outside my window right now, in my mind, I’m basking in the warm sunshine at the Polynesian Resort. If you’ve ever been to the Polynesian (or Hawaii IRL), you’ve likely sipped on the famed POG juice, a combination of passionfruit, orange and guava juices. I love POG juice so much I once cried actual tears of joy sipping a POG-mosa in the Club Lounge at the Polynesian. Please see below for evidence. So to bring the spirit of Aloha home and help you start off the day with a smile, we’ve whipped up a POG Juice Smoothie recipe that is sure to make you feel like you’re in a tropical oasis.

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With a Smile and a Song--Disney Words of Wisdom for Teaching in a Pandemic

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This year has been challenging for many professions, and teaching is no different. Last March the way I taught my classroom was disrupted, and then disrupted again when we did finally return back to school in August. My school was completely remote for the beginning of the year, but we have since transitioned to a hybrid model of instruction. This means that I only see half of my students in person on any given day, while the other half are on my zoom screen. I am expected to teach both groups concurrently and keep everyone on pace with their learning. It is, in a word, exhausting.

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A Pixar Kid's Reflection on Soul--Guest Blog by John Bowen

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Soul, Pixar’s 23rd feature-length film, tells the story of Joe Gardiner, a struggling jazz musician and middle school band teacher, who passes away (kinda) on the day of his big break. Rather than going to The Great Beyond, Joe escapes to The Great Before and alongside 22, an unformed human soul, attempts to return to Earth to live out his dream.

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Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Watch Party

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We are back after a little holiday hiatus! We certainly hope you had a merry time however you were able to celebrate this year. Our new year is already starting off with something very exciting because on January 1st, “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” comes to life. What is this, you ask? Check out the full story here, but the rat-sized version is that a Ratatouille super fans started creating songs for a hypothetical musical on TikTok, and now, it is a full-fledged production with some of Broadway’s biggest stars for one night streaming only!

For our night at the (virtual) theatre, we are planning a feast Remy would approve of using recipes from my new Disney Eats Cookbook. (Thankfully our loved ones paid attention to our gift guide!) Want to join in the fun? You can get your tickets here, and proceeds support the Actors Fund.

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Recipe: Hidden Mickey Cupcakes

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If you miss hunting for Hidden Mickeys in the Parks, hunt for them in your cupcakes instead! We created a fun and easy recipe inspired by the Twice Upon A Cupcakes that have a Hidden Mickey inside, which you’ll currently find at the Main Street Bakery in Walt Disney World.

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