News and Rumors 1/21/3 - 1/27/13

News and Rumors are gathered from various different sources. All rumors are rumors and are to be taken as such.   

News

Magic Kingdom

• A brand new interactive game has been announced for Adventureland.  Known as A Pirate's Adventure - Treasures of the Seven Seas, this new experience will have guests complete five raids in hopes of being able to join Capt. Jack's crew.
• Mad Tea Party will now have a refurbishment from April 10th - May 22nd.

Epcot

• The list of HGTV celebrities for this year's Flower and Garden Festival have been announced.  They are: 
• March 8-10 – Chris Lambton, Going Yard
• March 15-17 – Chris Grundy, DIY Network’s Cool Tools
• March 22-24 – Egypt Sherrod, host of Property Virgins
• March 29-31 – Brandon Johnson, My Yard Goes Disney
• April 5-7 – Meg Caswell, Meg’s Great Rooms
• April 12-14 – Jason Cameron, DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves
• April 19-21 – Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief, HGTV Magazine
• April 26-28 – Carter Oosterhouse, Million Dollar Rooms
• May 3-5 – Casey Noble, Design on a Dime
• May 10-12 – Dan Faires, HGTV.com, DanMade
• May 17-19 – David Bromstad, HGTV Design Star, ColorSplash, Design Star All-Stars

• In addition to the celeb line up, Disney has also announced what food and drink options will be available and where during this year's Festival.  The locations are:  
• Florida Fresh (World Showcase Promenade)
• Smokehouse Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion)
• Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion)
• Hanami (Japan Pavilion)
• The Cottage (UK Pavilion)
• Pineapple Promenade
• Fruits By The Glass

Food and beverage options are:

• Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, fresh Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro
• Sweet fruishi, made with fruit and coconut rice
• Angel Food Cake with macerated Florida Berries
• Watermelon Salad with pickled Red Onions, Baby Arugula, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
• Heirloom Tomatoes are paired with house-made Mozzarella, Minus 8 Vinegar and fresh Basil
• Pulled Pig Slider with Cole Slaw
• Dole Whip with Spiced Rum
• Hot Sun Tomato Wine
• Chilled Rose Blush Lemonade
• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade
• Strawberry Slush
• Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail
• Orange Blossom Pilsner
• Blueberry Blue Wine
• Passion Fruit Cocktail

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