• Ep 7: EPCOT World Showcase: UK and Canada
    Aug 12 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Mini-Episode: BBQ and Fireworks
    Jul 10 2024

    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!


    If you have any topics you'd like to hear about, you can reach us at happiesthouronearthpod.com


    www.happytravelswithstaci.com

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    21 mins
  • Disney News 07/04/2024
    Jul 4 2024

    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

    For more updates or help with your next vacation:

    www.happytravelswithstaci.com/blog

    staci.sweeden@theenchantedtraveler.com

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    9 mins
  • Ep 6 - EPCOT World Showcase: Morocco and France
    Jul 3 2024

    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.


    Ready to plan your next Disney vacation?

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    staci.sweeden@theenchantedtraveler.com


    Email us your favorite eats and drinks from 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.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Disney News 06/27/2024
    Jun 28 2024

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

    For more updates or help with your next vacation:

    www.happytravelswithstaci.com/blog

    staci.sweeden@theenchantedtraveler.com

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    9 mins
  • Ep 5: EPCOT World Showcase: America & Japan
    Jun 23 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Disney News 06/20/2024
    Jun 21 2024

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


    For travel bookings, you can reach Staci at staci.sweeden@theenchantedtraveler.com or facebook.com/happytravelswithstaci

    You can find all offerings and the blog at www.happytravelswithstaci.com

    Email us at happiesthouronearthpod@gmail.com for any podcast related questions or ideas.


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    12 mins
  • Ep 4 - EPCOT World Showcase: Germany & Italy
    May 15 2024

    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.

    Photos: https://www.happytravelswithstaci.com/the-podcast.html

    If you're ready to plan your next Disney vacation: schedule a consultation call with Staci at staci.sweeden@theenchantedtraveler.com or directly at https://calendly.com/happytravelswithstaci/30min

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    54 mins