We are back, with our most chaotic episode yet!

Staci and Sarah finish up the EPCOT World Showcase with UK and Canada. Comment and tell us if you like to start in Mexico or Canada.

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Cheddar Cheese Soup:

1/2 lb bacon, diced

2 tbsp salted butter

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken stock

3 cups whole milk

12 oz shredded white cheddar cheese

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup ginger beer

3 Tbps chopped green onion

In a medium pot over medium heat, cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove 3 Tbsp bacon and set aside. Add butter, onion, and celery to pot and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour and cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and add milk. Simmer 15 minutes stirring frequently.

Turn off heat and add cheese, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ginger beer. Stir well and ladle soup into bowls. Top with reserved bacon and green onions.

Brown Gravy

3 Tbsp cornstartch

2 Tbsp water

6 Tbsp butter

1/4 cup all purpose flour

20 oz beef broth

10 oz chicken broth or stock

Pepper

Dissolve cornstarch in the water and set aside

In large sauce pan, melt to butter. Add the flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until golden brown.

Add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer. Reduce until desired thickness (I added Worcestershire and pepper here).

Pour gravy over fries, add cheese curds and boursin.

Summer is in full swing so let's talk about BBQ and Fireworks! While Sarah is on vacation, Staci is bringing you all of the details about fireworks parties and bbq at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Leave us a comment and let us know where your favorite fireworks viewing spots are!

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A quiet week for Disney - Staci provides updates from the week over at the Walt Disney World Resort including The Eat to The Beat Dining Packages as well as updates for DCL

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New Lightning Lane, Carpets, Fine Dining, Hummus Fails, and George W. Bush - Staci and Sarah discuss a LOT in this episode of the Happiest Hour on Earth. Venture through two of the most interesting pavilions at EPCOT.

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Grand Marnier Slush:

Freeze 2 oz Orange Juice

1oz each of:

Grand Marnier

White Rum

Grey Goose

Simple Syrup

Add to blender with 2 oz of ice. Blend and serve in a martini glass.

Staci gives you the inside scoop on Disney's new Lightning Lane System, Cruise Line Updates and Magic Kingdom Food.

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We are back in EPCOT, and we've made it to America and Japan. Join us as we breakdown the amazing food and drinks at these locations and discuss attractions and shopping.

Violet Sake

• 1.5 oz Monin Desert Pear Syrup (order from Amazon; we had to use Prickly Pear and it wasn't QUITE the same, but very close in flavor)
• .5 oz Sweetened lime juice (I used Rose's brand, pre sweetened, but you could add simple syrup to fresh squeezed lime if you wanted to make your own)
• 4oz dry sake
• 2oz water

• 1 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz banana liqueur
• 1 oz peach schnapps
• 3 oz pineapple juice
• splash of grenadine

• Fries (make them crispy!)​
• Mac & Cheese (Panara mac is my preference, but you can use any white cheese mac & cheese you like)
• Brisket burnt ends
• Onion rings (again, the crispier the better)
• Green onion for garnish

• Graham Cracker crust (I recommend making your own so you can make it slightly thicker than the pre-made)

1. 1 1/2 cup graham crackers or graham cracker crumbs
2. 1/3 cup melted butter

• Brownie Mix
• Chocolate frosting
• Jet-Puff Marshmallow Fluff
• Chocolate bar

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake well and pour over ice. Lemon for garnish.
Tokyo SunsetCombine all ingredients minus the grenadine into a shaker with ice and shake well. Pour over ice. Add a splash of grenadine; it will sink to the bottom and create the "sunset" effect. Garnish with orange, cherry or pineapple if you like!
Loaded Burnt Ends FriesLayer the ingredients in that order. That's it! You can make everything from scratch or buy it pre-made at the store.
S'mores BrowniePreheat oven to 350* and grease an 8x8 pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter and press into bottom of pan. Mix your brownie batter and pour onto graham layer. Spread evenly and bake for 30 minutes.
Once the brownies have cooled completely, pipe on the marshmallow fluff. Using a crème brulee torch, toast the top of the marshmallow fluff. Add a piece of chocolate bar for garnish.

The latest theme park updates brought to you by Staci Sweeden. Updates in Frontierland, Test Track Closure and DCL offers!

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Staci and Sarah discuss a lot of food and drink options at these two pavilions and some of the shopping and festival finds you can find.

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