If you needed ANOTHER reason to go to La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT, we’ve got one right here!

You may already have this spot on your radar thanks to its celebrity table, celebrity-designed drinks, and delicious creations. But now you’ll want to go there for something NEW.

La Cava del Tequila has officially introduced a NEW cocktail. The news was shared via Instagram.

The drink is called the Smokey Ninja, and it’s only available in limited quantities daily.

It’s made with Montelobos Pechuga Mezcal, IWA Sake of Japan, botanical Rockey’s Liqueur, and a hint of lavender. The presentation of the drink is truly unique, so the setup alone might tempt you to give it a try.

As La Cava warned, this drink is only available in LIMITED quantities. If you want to make sure you grab one, you may want to arrive early and make sure that you’re one of the first in line when the lounge opens. Their hours can vary, but based on Disney’s calendar they appear to open mostly at 11AM and close at 9PM.

Looking for more tips and reviews from the goodies you’ll find at La Cava del Tequila? Click here for our full page about the bar/lounge. And you can click here for our complete guide to drinking around the world at EPCOT in 2023!

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One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when planning your Disney World trip is choosing where to stay!

Disney World is home to more than a dozen different hotels, each with its own unique theme. But sometimes, guests are looking to stay somewhere cheaper with more space, so they head off-property. And if you want a vacation home with an over-the-top theme for your next Orlando visit, we’ve got just the place!

We recently came across this Airbnb listing for a “Showstopper” rental home in Kissimmee, FL, just a few minutes from Disney World. It has 15 bedrooms and is home to a movie theater, a pool, and a full kitchen. Wow!

But perhaps the most unique thing about this vacation home is that it’s entirely themed to various TV shows! Each of the 15 bedrooms is decorated like a different hit series, with everything from The Mandalorian to The Simpsons to Stranger Things represented in the decor.

They have rooms themed to shows for the kiddos too, including a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse room and a Spongebob Squarepants room (complete with Krusty Krab-shaped bed!). The attention to detail in this place is absolutely wild!

And the decorations aren’t just limited to the bedrooms — the bathrooms are made to match!

We also have to mention the living area that’s made to look like Central Perk from Friends! How cool is that? There’s even a cutout of Phoebe Buffay.

In total, there are 24 beds and 16.5 bathrooms in this place, so it could sleep a LOT of people! The price starts at $650 a night, so depending on how many people you’re splitting the house with and when you’re visiting, you could save some money by staying offsite. Plus, we can’t argue that the theme is so cool!

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Stitch is styling as he jams out on his ukulele and lounges beneath the palm trees on a new tie-dye Spirit Jersey, spotted today at the Creations Shop in EPCOT. Take a look at the adorable Experiment 626 from “Lilo and Stitch” below!

Blue Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey Featuring Stitch – $74.99

This Spirit Jersey features a bold blue and white tie-dye pattern to match Stitch’s color palette. Jumba’s 626th experiment doesn’t seem to have a care in the world in graphics on the front and back of the newest “Lilo and Stitch”-inspired spirit jersey.

Stitch can be seen enjoying some tunes on his ukulele on the front. He poses in front of a Walt Disney World logo with “Est. 1971” below it.

This piece features the standard dark blue Spirit Jersey branding tag on a side seam.

The back of the spirit jersey showcases Stitch lounging beneath some palm trees. Stitch is relaxing in a beach chair with a sweet, rainbow-hued treat! He sports his cool shades and a yellow lei. Blue and yellow leaves and flowers surround his chair.

Walt Disney World is printed on the back across the shoulders in dark blue with a white drop shadow.

This is not the first new Stitch Spirit Jersey we’ve seen drop this year. Check out this recent release we found at the Emporium Shop in Magic Kingdom.

“Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Remake

Disney+ will be making a live action remake of “Lilo & Stitch!” The film is being produced for Disney+ and will be directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, of “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, and produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich.

The movie does not yet have a release date, but it will be based on the 2002 Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same title. The story follows a young Hawaiian girl who adopts a new pet from the local pound, completely unaware that it’s a dangerous scientific experiment gone awry.

What do you think of this new Stitch Spirit Jersey? Will you be picking one up at EPCOT? We’d love to see your opinions in the comments below!

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A new Chocolate Frog Three-Piece Tea Set is bringing more Wizarding World magic to Universal Orlando Resort. The reimagined sweet from the Harry Potter franchise is available now at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk and we’ve got your first look.

Chocolate Frog 3-Piece Tea Set – $35.00

The set comes in a decorative box, which is themed to match the sweet treat first seen when Harry meets his future best pals in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In keeping with its inspiration, the Chocolate Frog tea set features ornate golden details along the perimeter and sides of its packaging.

The three-piece Chocolate Frog tea set comes with a tea cup, a spoon, and a saucer, all intricately themed to the sweet. Professor McGonagall would be proud to have this set alongside some biscuits.

The tea cup set has a shiny glaze over the top of it, making it appear very glossy. Its purple exterior features a printed chocolate frog in the center.

The tea cup also features a shiny gold-plated handle and base.

“Chocolate Frog” is emblazoned in gold alongside a brown frog on both sides of the teacup.

The image can be viewed when holding the handle with either your left or right hand.

The interior of the tea cup is a rich butter yellow. The cup’s rim is gold to match the handle and bottom.

The saucer is reminiscent of the Chocolate Frog’s ornate pentagonal packaging. The illustrations from the candy’s packaging create a border around the sides of this Harry Potter-inspired saucer, while “Chocolate Frog” is emblazoned in gold within the center indentation.

The saucer’s rim is also outlined in gold.

The accompanying spoon is gold, as well. It has a golden chocolate frog molded into the handle for a flashy Harry Potter-themed touch.

The reimagining of this Harry Potter-themed treat as a Chocolate Frog Tea Set will make the perfect gift for those looking to add a touch of the Wizarding World to their service. The Chocolate Frog tea set includes service for one, featuring a single saucer, teacup, and stirring spoon.

For those who like to take their tea while working, two journal sets also bring a touch of the Wizarding World to Universal Studios Orlando.

Interested in other Harry Potter merchandise and news? Check out some of our other articles below:

• PHOTOS: New Limited-Edition Collectible Wand Channels 2023 Wizarding World Magic at Universal Studios Florida
• New ‘Harry Potter’ Quidditch Team Captain Patches at Universal Studios Florida
• PHOTOS: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Reopens After Repairing Damage from Hurricane Ian
• Universal Files New Interactive Wand Patents for Character Interaction
• Dairy-Free Vegan Butterbeer Topping Now Available at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
• NEW Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Button-Up at Universal Orlando Resort

Will you be enjoying a beverage from one of this delightful Chocolate Frog Tea Set? We’d love to see your thoughts in the comments below!

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While a second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has not yet been greenlit officially, author Rick Riordan said in his spring update blog post that the writers’ room has already started work on adapting the second book to screen.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season one is in post-production, meaning filming is complete and editing is underway. A release date has not been announced. Earlier this year, we learned that Zeus, whose lightning has been stolen in the first installment of the books by Rick Riordan, will be played by Lance Reddick. Tony Stephens will play Percy’s father Poseidon. Lin-Manuel Miranda was also recently cast as a god on the show. 

“Meanwhile,” Rirodan wrote, “we have started work on the writers’ room for season two. This does NOT mean the second season has been green-lit yet. It’s too early for that. But we have been approved to start developing scripts, and I think everyone’s expectation is that a second season will happen if all goes as planned.”

Season two would adapt the second “Percy Jackson” novel, “The Sea of Monsters.” Riordan said the team broke down the book’s action into potential episodes and is now outlining each episode.

“I love imagining the introduction of Tyson, our favorite Cyclops, and it’s so helpful to picture our amazing actors in their on-going roles as I am visualizing the season,” Riordan continued, referencing Percy’s half-brother introduced in “The Sea of Monsters.”

“A bigger role for Clarisse LaRue, the incredible Dior Goodjohn?” he continued. “Yes, please. More Luke Castellan, aka Charlie Bushnell? Sign me up. Percy (Walker), Grover (Aryan), and Annabeth (Leah) braving the scenes from the second novel . . . I can’t wait. And Party Ponies! While we were filming season one, I explained to Glynn Turman (Chiron) who the Party Ponies were, and he laughed and laughed. He said, ‘I think I have some friends I could call.’ Can’t wait to see that scene!”

In addition to “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Riordan is working with Disney+ to adapt “Daughter of the Deep,” his homage to Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo, into a live-action film. He has also been working with Netflix for two years on a script to adapt “The Red Pyramid,” his first book inspired by Egyptian mythology, into a live-action film.

Teaser Trailer of Author Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Disney+ Series

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