REVIEW: Alcoholic Oatmeal, Breakfast Pods, and Other Unique Eats on Satuli Canteen Breakfast Menu in Pandora: The World of AVATAR

Earlier this week, we reviewed lunch and dinner at the Satuli Canteen, but today, we review a menu of far greater interest, breakfast. Why is breakfast so interesting at this eatery in Pandora: The World of AVATAR? Well, you clicked this story based on the headline right? Alcoholic oatmeal? Breakfast pods?

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With a menu sounding so interesting, I couldn’t wait to try breakfast here.

Satuli Canteen Breakfast Menu

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Satuli Canteen Breakfast Menu – Pandora: The World of AVATAR

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Satuli Canteen Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Menu – Pandora: The World of AVATAR

Entrees

Steel Cut Oatmeal ($7.49)

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Steel-cut Oats, topped with Caramelized Brown Sugar, Bourbon-soaked Raisins, Marcona Almonds and Goji Berries. This item is prepared with alcohol and can only be ordered by Guests 21 years of age or older.

At the end of the day, this is an $8 oatmeal dish, but I really enjoyed it. The caramelized brown sugar mixed with the bourbon from the raisins makes for sweet and satisfying bites, and the other assorted toppings are worth a try. There was enough bourbon inn here to make the dish smell like a glass of it, so I think you’ll be happy with the results. I don’t often crave oatmeal, but even just writing this review, I have the urge to eat this dish again.

Disney actually won’t let anyone under 21 order this, but you can get a non-alcoholic version instead. My suggestion would be to skip this if you are under 21 because the bourbon is where most of the desired flavor comes from.

Breakfast Steamed Pod ($8.49)

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Steamed Pods filled with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Spinach, Cheddar Cheese served with Pickled Slaw

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As exciting as these sounded, they were fairly standard and again had the problem of too much bread and not enough substance. Also, no one is going to be full from this dish. It needs a real side, not this pickled slaw that already comes with every lunch and dinner dish.

Steak and Eggs ($9.99)

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Vegetable-Goat Cheese Frittata and Wood Fired Herb Crusted Beef, with Chimichuri sauce.

Another winning dish, the frittata is loaded with vegetables, but is still light enough to be enjoyable, while the steak is pretty much the same as what comes in the lunch and dinner bowls (which is good). Opposed to lunch, the Chimichuri sauce actually paired well with everything in this dish.

Pork Hash ($8.99)

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Slow Roasted Pork and Potato Hash topped with Grilled Chorizo Sausage, Green Onions served with Natural Jus

Probably the best breakfast dish overall, this meal is also quite sizable. The potato hash is similar to the one at lunch (minus the sweet potatoes), mixed with well-cooked pork and a tasty grilled chorizo sausage. I like this type of dish spicy, so it is nice that there is tabasco at the nearby condiment station.

French Toast ($7.99)

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Cinnamon Swirl French Toast topped with Blueberry Cream Cheese Dollop, Passion Fruit Anglaise and Pork Sausage

This sounded like it would be so good, but it was a complete letdown. The blueberry cream cheese dollop (because everything from the lunch and dinner menu has to appear at breakfast I suppose) blends horribly with the french toast, but I think the problem is all with the toast. It’s mostly flavorless and was kind of tough honestly. The sausage was good and the plate was of a good size, but this just isn’t something I would order again.

OVERALL

The Satuli Canteen breakfast menu goes 3-for-5 in our experience, with those three dishes all being ones we would order again. Based on the overall weakness of breakfast options in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this would certainly be my go-to.

Don’t forget to check out our lunch and dinner review of the Satuli Canteen in Pandora: The World of AVATAR, which also includes a rundown of the drinks and desserts offered here, in addition to every one of the entrees.

Jack Sparrow and Other ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Movie Characters Being Added to Paris Attraction

Disneyland Paris has confirmed today that Captain Jack Sparrow will be a permanent audio animatronic feature in The Pirates Of The Caribbean when it reopens later this year. The news comes after the media event on Sunday to welcome the European premiere of the new movie. Disneyland Paris will be the final Disney park to receive the character additions in hopes to incorporate the movie franchise with the classic Pirate Of The Caribbean attraction.

There’s still more to come with this renovation plan, as Pirates of the Caribbean is set to receive brand new latest-generation audio-animatronics, to give the vignettes a more lifelike effect. Characters from the successful film franchise – such as Jack Sparrow himself – will also be brought into this iconic ride at Disneyland Park, from July 24th.

The release remarks that multiple film characters will join the ride, but who all will be joining Jack remains to be seen. The attraction is currently under refurbishment, as seen below:

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Look out for a trip report for more photos of Disneyland Paris and assorted news in the next few days.

Hackers Threaten Disney To Pay Up Or Else They Will Release “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” On The Net

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Say it aint so! But apparently it is so that hackers are holding the latest “Pirates” movie for ransom and if their demands are not met by Disney, they will release the movie ahead of it’s official release date of May 25th. Although Bob Iger confirmed that hackers have notified the Disney of their demands, he did not mention the name of the film but Deadline is reporting that the film is “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”.

From The Hollywood Reporter:

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed Monday that hackers claiming to have access to a Disney movie threatened to release it unless the studio paid a ransom. Iger didn’t disclose the name of the film, but said Disney is refusing to pay. The studio is working with federal investigators.

Iger’s comments came during a town hall meeting with ABC employees in New York City, according to multiple sources.

Disney’s upcoming theatrical release slate include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, which opens Friday, and Cars 3, set to bow June 16. Rumors circulated online last week that a work print of Star Wars: The Last Jedi had been pirated and was being held for ransom, but days later online chatter tipped that rumor as a hoax. The studio had no comment.

The Disney chief said the hackers demanded that a huge sum be paid in Bitcoin. They said they would release five minutes of the film at first, and then in 20-minute chunks until their financial demands are met.

From Deadline:

Disney’s upcoming Johnny Depp film Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has been pilfered by ransom hackers seeking payment from the studio. The hackers have demanded an enormous amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney is currently working with the FBI and will not pay.

Source: THR; Deadline

‘Delicious Disney’ Chef Series Events Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort

The “Delicious Disney” Chef Series is an event that will feature well renowned culinarians from the the Walt Disney Resort, where they will present to you unique culinary creations with some delectable wine pairings, and bookings for these events are now open for Tables in Wonderland members.

The events will be taking place only one day each month starting May 31st and will go through till December. Each event day is a different culinary showcase with different offerings. All of the days are $249 per person except for the event day on December 6th, which is only $199.

Tickets are available now until supplies last. You can get tickets by calling 407-939-5773 from 9am-5pm ET if you are a Tables in Wonderland member. For a full list of offerings each month, take a look below.

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REVIEW: Mobile Ordering Debuts at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants, Does It Work?

A few weeks ago, we told you that Mobile Ordering through the MyDisneyExperience app was coming to select Walt Disney World Resort counter service eateries. Well, yesterday, during a special preview of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we got to try out the service at the Satuli Canteen.

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The latest update of the app is necessary to use mobile ordering, so make sure you download it.

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Upon opening the updated app, it informs guests of the new service, even though it is in very limited testing.

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Guests registered for a preview of Pandora: The World of AVATAR can utilize the service at Satuli Canteen, who plans to launch with the service when they open on May 27th.

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All you have to do is go to the restaurant of your choice in the app (who offers the service, of course), and select the “Order Food” option.

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As we told you before, the Dining Plan can not be used for this service, only credit cards.

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Ordering is very simple as you just select an entree…

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Once the entree is selected, you can then customize it as you wish.

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You can pretty much remove any of the ingredients, which I thought was impressive.

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When I selected a fountain beverage, the app even tried to up-sell me a Navi Flute Cup. Don’t be ridiculous app, I already have it!

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You can take a look at what’s in your “cart” or “bag” at any time to remove or change the quantity of an item. Once it is to your liking (and you skip over the cup up-sell again), you can hit “Review Order Summary”.

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The “Order Summary” screen gives you one final chance to look at the order, see the price, and purchase it. It will automatically use the credit card attached to your MyDisneyExperience account unless you change it at the bottom of this page. Then you can just hit purchase when ready.

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Once you have pre-paid using your credit card on file, you get a confirmation message. At this point, you can go do whatever and return when you are ready to eat later that day. I, in fact, placed this order three hours before returning to Satuli Canteen. When I even got anywhere near the restaurant, a notification would pop up and ask if I was ready to dine there, a nice feature to have.

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Upon reopening the app, you can find your pre-order in a separate box in “My Plans”, awaiting you to click the “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” button.

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You will need to present your order number, so have this ready when you do retrieve your food.

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Once you hit the button, then your food will be prepared. You don’t have to do anything until it tells you that your order is ready.


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I kept the app open through the entire process, so I saw the 3rd light turn green and tell me that my order was ready to be picked up. If you close the app, you can still get a notification to go to the counter, as you can see below.

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As I said above, when the food is ready, the 3rd dot will turn green and it will tell you to head on over.

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This is when you visit the counter labeled for Mobile Order Pick-Up, and if all goes according to plan, you will have your food and drink within seconds of your arrival. Everything worked for us and it was super convenient. The other person I was visiting with used the regular ordering process and I had my meal in hand much faster than he did, so should this system continue to work in this fashion, I think Disney has a real winner on its hands.

Mobile ordering will be also be available for the following counter service locations at the four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs at some point in the future:

  • ABC Commissary
  • Backlot Express
  • Columbia Harbor House
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
  • D-Luxe Burger
  • Electric Umbrella
  • Flame Tree Barbecue
  • Liberty Inn
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • Pizzafari
  • Restaurantosaurus
  • Satu’li Canteen
  • Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
  • Tortuga Tavern

An exact start date for the service at all of these restaurants is still unknown, but we do know that at the very least Satuli Canteen will be using mobile ordering starting in May. More restaurants may be added in the future should the program prove successful.

Warner Bros. Announces LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

Warner Bros. has announced that LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is in the works, with a scheduled release date of November 17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Switch version coming sometime afterwards but before Christmas.

The announcement was made on the game’s Facebook page with an accompanying fifteen second trailer, which you can see below. All we see is Baby Groot running through a corridor of explosions, akin to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Afterwards, Doctor Strange is seen flying over the game’s title, iterating that we can expect to see a full trailer on May 23.

http://https://youtu.be/1HTS7adnpW4

Warner Bros. later explained that the story will include heroes from all over the Marvel universe joining together to defeat Kang the Conqueror. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 will feature Chronopolis as its hub world, a realm where Kang resides.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 will have new characters such as Cowboy Captain America and Spider-Man 2099, and will include a four-player competitive battle mode.

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Limited Release Fantasmic! 25th Anniversary Tees Now Available Online

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Fantasmic! on Disneyland’s Rivers of America on May 13, 1992, this 100% cotton shirt features Sorcerer Mickey battling Maleficent, with the classic Fantasmic! and Disneyland logos. Now available online at DisneyStore.com for a limited time only, there are two styles: one for adults, and one for kids. A special promotion of Buy One, Get One 40% Off makes this a deal you won’t want to miss!
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Get yours today! These are only available until Sunday, May 21, 2017!

PHOTOS: ‘Kingdom of Cute’ Vinylmation Series Puts a Smile on Classic Park Icons at Disney Parks Next Month

A brand new vinylmation series is coming to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, putting a happy face on some of your favorite theme park icons.

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This new series is called the ‘Kingdom of Cute’ and features classic Disney ‘icons’ such as Space Mountain, Dole Whips, the Sword in the Stone and many more, turned into cute and adorable Vinylmation figures!

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These vinylmations will be available at Disney Parks beginning June 2, 2017. Once available, they can be purchased at Disney Pin Traders and the WonderGround Gallery in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, or at the Disneyland Resort at D Street and the WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney.

Disney Dream Store Returns to D23 Expo in Anaheim This July

No, they’re not selling the Disney Cruise Line ship, or parts of it. The Disney Dream Store is the Disney merchandise shop on the floor of the D23 Expo in Anaheim, July 14-17, 2017. From the official press release:

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BURBANK and ANAHEIM, Calif. – May 15, 2017 – Bursting with D23 Expo 2017-themed official merchandise and other specialty items from Disney Theme Parks, the Dream Store returns with something magical for Disney fans of all ages. From Disney-inspired apparel, art and collectibles to accessories, books, and more, the Disney Dream Store is a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true.  Highlights include:

Disney Theme Parks Merchandise: Celebrate the joy and magic of Disney history with specially curated Throughout the Years collections celebrating key milestones, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary, Space Mountain 40th Anniversary, Epcot 35th Anniversary, Star Tours 30th Anniversary, as well as other items that are sure to bring excitement to every Disney fan-atic! Guests can enjoy a sparkling selection of jewelry designs from ALEX AND ANI, Crislu, and Rebecca Hook.

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The creative Interchangeable Bow Collection will make its debut at the Disney Dream Store.The collection comes with a traditional Mickey Ears headband that guests can easily swap with one of six specially designed bows available for purchase.

Official D23 Expo and Disney Legends 30th Anniversary Merchandise: Show your D23 Expo 2017 side with official D23 Expo 2017 logo merchandise including tees, headwear, drinkware, souvenirs, pins, and more! Guests can bring home the “R5-D23” droid and Brethupp the Ewok plush—debuting at D23 Expo 2017! The Dream Store will also be featuring a Legends 30th Anniversary collection including a commemorative tee, limited-edition pin, and paperweight.

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Guests can find an exciting assortment of items showcasing product debuts, original artwork, giclées, deluxe prints, and more from the following: Steve Adams, Dave Avanzino, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, David Bird, Britni Brault, Choice Collectibles, Joey Chou, John Coulter, Daniel’s Woodland, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, Dooney & Bourke, Craig Fraser, Jeremy Fulton, HARVEYS, Brian Kesinger, Daniel Killen, Ink & Paint Artists, Jerrod Maruyama, Bridget McCarty, Miss Mindy, Mark Page, Mike Peraza, Patty Peraza, Larry Nikolai, Noah, Precious Moments, Linda Rick, Shag, Jim Shore, Javier Soto, George Scribner, Sketch Artists, Vinylmation™, Joe Yakovetic, Kenny Yamada, and more!

Dream Store Autograph Sessions: Disney fans will get the chance to meet some of their favorite authors and artists inside the Dream Store. Autograph sessions will be posted daily via the D23 Expo Mobile App (available soon for download) and daily at the Disney Dream Store.

Details about Dream Store merchandise offerings, special artist appearances, and more will continue to be updated on www.D23expo.comwww.DisneyParksBlog.com, www.DisneyParksMerchandise.com and on Facebook and Twitter at “DisneyD23”.

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REVIEW: Mickey-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Brings Classic Treat Back to the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom

Since the conversion of the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom into a Starbucks location a few years ago, many have been lamenting the loss of the cinnamon rolls from the location and their move to Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland. Well, the cinnamon roll is back home with a whole new look!

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Retailing for $5.99, the Mickey Mouse-shaped cinnamon roll is available now throughout the day at the Main Street Bakery.

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We grabbed ours in the evening before a viewing of the new nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After.

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So how is it?

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The snack is flaky, soft and airy. It tasted as if it was freshly baked and not just left out for hours, a problem I often have with the snack at Gaston’s Tavern. Ours was served warm,  and the two ears came off as if they were separate cinnamon buns, making this easy to share.

If you enjoy a cinnamon roll at the Magic Kingdom, this is certainly worth a try in lieu of the usual offering.