"The Three Caballeros" Movie & Snack Night

As we count down the days until our Disney Vacation, starting at Day 100, my family enjoys watching a weekly Disney movie that we haven't seen in a while - one that is also represented in some way at Disney World. We have found that keeping the movies fresh in our minds adds even more to the Disney fun on vacation. Along with the movie, it's always a great time to include a themed snack - nothing too fancy... we do have 4 kids and, suffice it to say, we often find ourselves a little limited for time, money, and, well, energy! This week's movie was one of my daughter's favorites:

The Three Caballeros

Released in 1944, The Three Caballeros was The Walt Disney Company's 7th Animated Feature. The movie stars Donald Duck, who happens to be celebrating his birthday, and receives three gifts from his friends in Latin America. The opening of each gift leads to several short segments, featuring tons of information (as well as plenty of humor) about the many beautiful areas of Central and South America and their cultures. We are also introduced to an old friend of Donald's, José Carioca, and are on hand when Donald makes a new friend in Panchito. Together, Donald, José, and Panchito form The Three Cabelleros and enjoy singing, dancing, games, and good times with one another.

The Three Caballeros can be found at several locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. They are a water squirting statue in the center of the Calypso Pool at Disney's All-Star Music Resort; Disney's Coronado Springs Resort gift shop, Panchito's Gifts and Sundries, is designed with a Three Caballeros theme; And, most famously perhaps, The Three Caballeros can also be found at Epcot's World Showcase, in the Mexico Pavilion, starring in their own attraction: The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. This boat ride follows José Carioca and Panchito as they search for Donald throughout the streets and landscapes of Mexico, hoping to reunite with him before the concert that they are schedule to perform that evening. Donald Duck, dressed in his Mexican best, is also available to meet, just outside the Mexico Pavilion.

And, so, when it came time to watch the movie, we thought that we'd stick with the Latin American theme and decided to enjoy The Three Caballeros with some delicious and crispy Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips, with Salsa and Sour Cream for dipping! A fun night for sure, and one fun day closer to Disney World.

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