Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006

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I second that...you look really pretty!!:goodvibes I never went to any of my homecomings or prom.:guilty: That's why my mommy bought me that dress for formal night on the Christmas cruise!!:goodvibes

Thanks~ People did double takes when they saw me, I was cracking up all night. :lmao:

And I agree with Suzanne.. prom is overrated! Lots of $$ for no reason.. I wasn't even going to go until I saw that dress and then I was in love. :love:

I never went to any of my homecoming dances.. they were always after the football game and I never had time to go home and change outta my colorguard garb.. so I just never bothered. Too much of a pain!
 
Oh Suzanne I noticed you and Lisa were talking about what the big Disney news could be and I don't know if you ever found out. Someone posted that Disney announced the new ride for MGM-

http://www.allearsnet.com/news/press07.htm#reports

The big "What's New, What's Next" presentation that was just held this morning didn't reveal any huge surprises, but did serve to confirm at least one rumor that has been swirling around lately. The main announcement is that Toy Story Mania! will arrive at the Disney-MGM Studios in 2008, in the space formerly occupied by "Who Wants to be a Millionaire -- Play It!" The new ride, which will also open in Disney's California Adventure in the Paradise Pier section, marks the first time an attraction has been designed and built simultaneously at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World. The attraction will "set a new standard" for interactive ride/game technology. When you enter the attraction, you'll be greeted by the "barker," Mr. Potato Head, who, using technology similar to that found in Epcot's "Turtle Talk with Crush," will interact with guests. Then guests of all ages will put on 3-D glasses and ride themed vehicles along a route lined with "classic midway games of skill," while shooting their toy cannons at animated targets. As you ride, you'll pass through a series of games hosted by various Toy Story characters, like Bo-Peep and the Little Green Men. The ride will also be able to determine individual users' skill levels and will increase the degree of difficulty accordingly.

Also at the presentation was famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who was hired to photograph celebrities as Disney characters for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Leibovitz spoke briefly about photographing singer Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland, alongside actor Oliver Platt as the Mad Hatter and singer Lyle Lovett as the March Hare.

The biggest buzz was the announcement of a pilot program called Disney's Online Concierge. Now being tested throughout the Contemporary Resort, the program involves each room having its own computer that provides a variety of services to guests. Guests can use the computer to check on flights, order room service, play videogames, connect to Disney internet sites, and contact valet and bell services. The online concierge will also send personal emails to the guests, with information on the upcoming day's events and weather. If the program proves successful, it will be expanded and may eventually allow guests to make online reservations at Disney restaurants.
 

I thought it had terriyaki in the name, but I was wrong. :confused3 Oh well, it's still YUMMY!

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1 Can 20 ounces Pineapple chunks
1/2 Cup Minced Fresh Cilantro
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
1 pound boneless beef round steak, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cut green beans
1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, sliced
& Hot cooked rice.

1) Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 cup pineapple and 3/4 cup juice (Cover and refrigerate the remaining pineapple for another use.)
2) In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, soy sauce, ginger and reserved pineapple juice; mix well. Remove 3/4 cup; cover and refrigerate.
3) In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the beef and remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat, refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Combine cornstarch and reserved juice mixture until smooth.
4) In a skillet, stir-fry beef in oil for 5-6 minutes. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the red pepper, beans chilies and garlic to skillet; stir-fry for 5 minutes. Stir juice mixture; stir into skillet.
5) Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add onions, beef and the reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

It's EXCELLENT! Definitely different and it's not really all that difficult.. most annoying part was mincing the cilantro! Let me know how you like it, if any of you guys make it!

(Also, anyone who likes a lot of extra sauce mixed in-- this doesn't allow a whole lot of extra (probably because you lose so much to marinate the meat in) so anyone who likes to have extra sauce to mix in with stuff like this, you might want to make some extra to have when you serve the meal!)
 
Ooo thanks Patsy for the recipe!!:goodvibes Maybe I'll make it for the fam when I'm home for spring break!:rolleyes:
 
Ooo thanks Patsy for the recipe!!:goodvibes Maybe I'll make it for the fam when I'm home for spring break!:rolleyes:

No problem! :thumbsup2

(Logan's prolly ....'ing because of all the earlier speak of duct tape in scary places! ;) )

Have fun y'all.. I'm off to attempt to shower. :eek:
 
Oh Suzanne I noticed you and Lisa were talking about what the big Disney news could be and I don't know if you ever found out. Someone posted that Disney announced the new ride for MGM-

http://www.allearsnet.com/news/press07.htm#reports


I was going to post that article earlier. I am getting tired of all the hype that never amounts to anything substantial. I think they're going to end up turning people away instead of luring them in!
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I was going to post that article earlier. I am getting tired of all the hype that never amounts to anything substantial. I think they're going to end up turning people away instead of luring them in!
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Oh I thought it was real exciting... I mean yeah I had read somewhere about Toy Story Mania but it was just a small thing and they made it seem like it was the EXACT same thing as Buzz Lightyear. The new one sounds even cooler!:goodvibes
They have something interactive on a ride out in Anaheim too. It's on the Monsters ride at the end Roz says things to you and I don't think they're recorded! She asked if I would trade hair with her!:rotfl: And then she told Holly that her man (my dad!:lmao: ) was making googly eyes at her!!!:lmao:
 


Oh I thought it was real exciting... I mean yeah I had read somewhere about Toy Story Mania but it was just a small thing and they made it seem like it was the EXACT same thing as Buzz Lightyear. The new one sounds even cooler!:goodvibes
They have something interactive on a ride out in Anaheim too. It's on the Monsters ride at the end Roz says things to you and I don't think they're recorded! She asked if I would trade hair with her!:rotfl: And then she told Holly that her man (my dad!:lmao: ) was making googly eyes at her!!!:lmao:

I thought it would be a HUGE annoucement, something earth shattering I guess. :confused3 It's just me, I read all the hype out here and then listen to everyone speculate on this or that. I guess I shouldn't pay such close attention. ;)

Adding a park or ship is different to me than adding a ride. Like I said, it's just me...reading too much HERE. Otherwise, I'd have never heard anything and not known the difference.
 
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