2023 is Year of the Rabbit, and Disney is finding ways to celebrate big!

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for the Year of the Rabbit

A new merchandise collection honoring the Year of the Rabbit just dropped on shopDisney, and if you collect Disney bags, you’ll want to check this out!

The Dooney and Bourke Disney Rabbits collection was just released! Not only does it celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, but it’s also perfect for spring. The print features images of Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh, the March Hare and White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, and the rabbits from Sleeping Beauty. The collection contains three pieces, so let’s hop right into it. (See what we did there? Hop?)

First, we have the Disney Rabbits Crossbody Bag for $228.

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This bag features gold hardware and an adjustable cross-body strap.

Click here to buy the Disney Rabbits Crossbody Bag

Next, we have the Disney Rabbits Backpack!

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The backpack is $298 and features two thin shoulder straps, a small handle to carry the bag on your arm, and gold hardware.

Click here to buy the Disney Rabbits Backpack

Lastly, we have the Disney Rabbits Satchel Bag!

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This bag is $289 and features two small handles, gold hardware, and plenty of pockets inside!

Click here to buy the Disney Rabbits Satchel Bag

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The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is about to start, and it’s time we talk about food. Eating at EPCOT festivals can be challenging for our friends with dietary restrictions or eating plant-based diets. Unlike the others, Flower & Garden and Food & Wine festivals tend to have a decent number of options. Let’s break down all of this event’s plant-based foods.

Plant-based Options

A fan-favorite is returning this year, the Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta. This dish is plant-based and delicious. This meal is part of the Garden Graze, and so are the rest of the plant-based food items.

New this year is the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips and the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese. These two items are entirely plant-based, and they sound so good.

Next is the Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce. This dish is not only plant-based but also gluten/wheat friendly too. I am looking forward to this dish because I love all things potatoes. There’s also a Hummus Trio coming to this year’s festival that sounds amazing.

There is also an entire booth sponsored by IMPOSSIBLE, meaning everything from there is plant-based. This Outdoor Kitchen has been at the top of my list for the past few years and never disappoints. Here’s a look at the menu.

• Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

And last but not least, here are two delicious dessert options: Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut, and this is also part of the Garden Graze that I mentioned earlier. Then there’s the refreshing Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning that is plant-based and gluten/wheat friendly.

This festival is fantastic for vegetarian, plant-based guests or those with dietary restrictions. Personally, I can’t wait to try the new grilled street corn, both versions. They sound delicious, and it’s something new at the festival.

I also love that all of these are part of the Garden Graze because I haven’t been able to participate in the past two food scavenger hunts, mainly because there was only one item I could eat on the list, and I didn’t want to get that dish every visit. Now this time around, I’ll be able to complete this and participate. Will you be ordering any of these plant-based dishes?

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Disney Legend Josh Gad got to live out his long-time dream of becoming a Jungle Cruise skipper thanks to some Disney magic.

Gad, who voices Olaf in the “Frozen” franchise and portrayed LeFou in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” mentioned that he was once rejected for the role of Jungle Cruise skipper during his Disney Legend acceptance speech at D23 Expo 2022. In the new video from Disneyland Resort, Gad got to put on the Jungle Cruise uniform, complete with a nametag declaring he’s from Arendelle, and skipper a sailing (with help from Skipper Kylie driving the boat). Gad recites some of the ride’s famous jokes, plus references the many recent trespassed guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Watch Gad as a Jungle Cruise skipper below.

Both stateside versions of Jungle Cruise were overhauled in 2021 to be more culturally sensitive and receive an updated backstory. A “Jungle Cruise” movie was released around the same time, although the ride’s update was unrelated, and a sequel is in development. Maybe Gad could join Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt on their next adventure.

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A new collection of “Jurassic Park” toys honoring the film’s 30th anniversary is available for pre-order exclusively at Target. Watch the video below about the creation of the “Jurassic Park” 93 Classic Collection and keep scrolling for more information about each set.

Jurassic Park Dr. Ian Malcolm Glider Escape Pack (Target Exclusive) – $23.99

The Jurassic Park ’93 Classic Dr. Ian Malcolm Glider Escape Pack captures the nostalgia of the ’90s. This Dr. Ian Malcolm 3.75 in-scale action figure comes with a Dilophosaurus articulated dinosaur and young Triceratops. Accessories include a launcher and projectile, a wing-pack, and a harness — plus, capture gear restraints for the Dilophosaurus. Bring the dinosaur “TO LIFE” using Augmented Reality. Scan the hidden Tracking Code in the free Jurassic World Facts App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock AR experiences and games. Colors and decorations may vary.

Jurassic Park Dr. Alan Grant Tactical Claw Pack (Target Exclusive) – $23.99

This Dr. Alan Grant 3.75 in-scale action figure comes with a Gallimimus articulated dinosaur and a young Velociraptor. Accessories include a capture claw, armor, binoculars, and a launcher with an attached projectile — plus, capture gear restraints for the Gallimimus. Bring the dinosaur “TO LIFE” using Augmented Reality. Scan the hidden Tracking Code in the free Jurassic World Facts App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock AR experiences and games. Colors and decorations may vary.

Jurassic Park Electronic Real Feel Tyrannosaurus Rex (Target Exclusive) – $49.99

The body, head, and tail are rotocast for a real-feel texture. Press the hidden button on the T. rex’s back to roar. Open the mouth and chomp to devour a Jurassic World Mini (sold separately, subject to availability) — then remove the Mini figure from the stomach. Bring the dinosaur “TO LIFE” using Augmented Reality. Scan the hidden Tracking Code in the free Jurassic World Facts App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock AR experiences and games. Colors and decorations may vary.

Mattel and Target have not announced a specific release date beyond spring 2023.

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The new “Encanto” topiaries have made their debut just in time for the start of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The festival begins tomorrow and runs through July 5. Guests can find Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa in topiary form at the park’s entrance.

New “Encanto” Topiaries

Isabela

Isabela’s dress is covered in purple and pink flowers.

She’s making her own magical arc of red, orange, and pink flowers above her head.

Her hair has streaks of green puffs.

The green base of her dress look like succulents.

Antonio

Antonio has his toucan friend Pico on his arm.

Mirabel

Mirabel is holding a golden butterfly out in front of her.

The embroidered details of her dress are included, right down to the pink butterfly on her shoulder.

Luisa

Luisa stands tall, flexing one of her arms.

The bottom half of her shrubbery dress is darker than the green top half, representing her blue skirt in the film.

Dumbbells line the bottom of her skirt.

A new Princess Tiana topiary will also debut this year. Check out the full list of topiaries at the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

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