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DETAILS REVEALED FOR D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

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D23 Disney Expo 2024 Details!

D23: The ultimate Disney Fan event September 2022

It’s almost time for the most magical event of the year! Disney fans around the world will once again gather in Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across The Walt Disney Company. This year, D23 has been revamped to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before, offering fans access to more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney at an amazing value. With returning fan favorites and new surprises, this extraordinary event will feature three days of marquee showcases and presentations, an expanded show floor with the latest from Disney brands and partners, increased shopping opportunities, and a week-long celebration of Disney fandom leading up to the event. Disney shared a sneak peek at programming, logistics, ticketing, and D23 Member benefits in anticipation for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 also debuted the key art for the event featuring Sorcerer Mickey, a nod to the very first event in 2009.

D23 Goat Yoga! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Goat Yoga at D23-2022

“This August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we’re excited to give tens of thousands of our biggest fans an experience like no other,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Disney has the most powerful brands and passionate fans in the world, and we’re taking D23 to a whole new level this year to give them more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney in one incredible weekend.”

EVENT PROGRAMMING

Honda Center
This year D23 is introducing a new venue for some of the programming, allowing bigger shows with more magic to the biggest audience of Disney fans in the world. For the first time ever, the Honda Center will be home to three nights of marquee showcases. Friday night will begin with the star-studded Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows fans love and a glimpse of what’s next.

Saturday night will showcase Disney Experiences, featuring the latest on new and highly anticipated projects in development around the world for Disney parks, experiences, and beyond.  The weekend will conclude Sunday evening with a special ceremony to celebrate the 2024 class of Disney Legends, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.  This year, the Walt Disney Archives is honoring Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.

D23 Day at the Disneyland® Resort
Before the magic of Disney comes to life during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, guests can kick off the weekend’s festivities at the first-ever D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8. Disneyland Resort will welcome D23 fans from rope drop to late night featuring unique offerings for fans including a custom cavalcade and an energetic dance party at Disneyland Park, and special photo opportunities, specialty foods, themed merchandise, and more at both parks. Disney Junior will also join the festivities and host a music-filled celebration at Disney California Adventure® Park. Learn more at https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-day-at-disneyland/.

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Rhubarb Olive Oil Cake

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Rhubarb Olive Oil Cake

By Erin

Rhubarb Olive Oil Cake

Did you know Rhubarb is a vegetable? Rhubarb stalks are packed full of health benefits. They’re high in fiber, which is important for a healthy digestive system. Rhubarb is also an excellent source of calcium and vitamin K, things our body needs to keep our bones and blood healthy. Only eat the stalks though! The leaves contain oxalic acid and are poisonous.

I’ve always loved rhubarb, but the only time I remember having it was on our many summer trips to go visit family in Minnesota as a kid. My great aunts would make some tasty things with rhubarb. We never got to have it much otherwise since it doesn’t grow well in Southern California! When Melissa’s Produce gave me some, I was so excited to make something with it. Since I also have a lot of olive oil from Garcia De La Cruz, it just made sense to make an olive oil cake! It’s also Ojai Pixie Tangerine season, so I also added a couple of those into this recipe! This is a great recipe to enjoy during Easter or those spring and summer get togethers!

Rhubarb Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients:

8 stalks rhubarb, diced

2 Ojai Pixie Tangerines

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup greek yogurt

3 large eggs

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Whipped Cream

Directions:

*Preheat oven to 350 F and butter a 9” round cake pan.

*Wash your rhubarb and cut the ends off. Dice the stalks (I cut about 8-10 1″ pieces cut diagonally to put on top of the cake before baking) and put in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Toss to coat and set aside.

*Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, olive oil, greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Squeeze the juice from the Ojai Pixie Tangerines, then add the pieces left to the bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.

*In a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet. Toss in the rhubarb mixture, scraping the bowl to get all the juice.

*Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the top with sugar if you like & add the 8-10 1″ pieces cut earlier on top.

*Bake cake for 50-55 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Test with a toothpick.

*Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Allow the cake to cool to room temp before slicing and serve with whipped cream! YUM!

St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate

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St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate

By Erin
St. Patrick's Day Hot Chocolate Drink with Lucky Charms

St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate anyone? If you’re looking for a fun recipe that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day then look no further! This St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate will delight both kids and adults, it’s magically delicious as it’s topped with lucky charms! It’s super quick and easy to make, but sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of chocolate chips (you can use milk chocolate, or white chocolate if making a green chocolate)

2 cups of milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp green powder or green food coloring for green drinking hot chocolate

Sprinkles and Lucky Charms Marshmallows for garnish

Whipping cream

*For +21 adults ONLY– if you want to add a little luck o’the Irish, then just add a shot of Baileys Irish Cream and you’ll have an extra special treat to enjoy for St. Patrick’s Day!

Instructions 
  1. On medium heat mix all ingredients together. Stir until melted.
  2. Pour into cups and top with whipping cream and garnishes!

ENJOY & HAPPY ST. PATRICKS’S DAY!!

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Drink
More St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

Baileys Irish Cream Hot Cocoa Bombs

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board