 Hey friends today, we are hanging out in Disney Springs and it is officially 2024 so I wanted to come on down and show you some of the things that we have to look forward to at Disney Springs for the New Year and then also try the new cookie the month at Gideon's Bakehouse and Compare it to summer house on the lake the new cookie spot here at the Springs So we're gonna eat some cookies do some shopping and then hop on a flight and fly to New Orleans And have some beignets any hoos. Let's go do this Yes, I just said we are gonna hop on a flight and go to New Orleans to get some beignets I figured I would add in a little travel day vlog So we're gonna get some cookies here at Disney Springs go home pack a bag and then go to New Orleans And I'll bring you guys along with me, but look at this view. Isn't she a bute Clark? I don't normally get to Disney Springs this late. It's almost I think almost six o'clock actually So the Sun's gonna be starting this set But we do have our flight to catch and I'm so excited because we're gonna actually see the sunset and the sunrise Kind of all in one video Disney Springs still has their Christmas decorations up. It's January 3rd right now And it's okay. I kind of like that. In fact, I probably would do Christmas for another week I'm going to New Orleans with Roosevelt's and I'm gonna be at the fan Expo This Saturday January 6th from 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. I'm gonna be doing a little meet-and-greet right at Roosevelt's booth I think it's booth number 815 and Yeah, swing by I'll be there two to four if you guys are in the area I'd love to say hi. I'm just gonna be hanging out. Maybe we'll grab a beignet afterwards. Who knows? But yeah, it's gonna be an exciting trip and it's gonna be cool to bring you bring you along with me They're not doing a virtual line. It's just a standby line right now. So we're looking at probably I'd say about 30 minutes 30 minutes or so Here is a look at the menu for January and I like the artwork Gideon's Bake House The this month's cookie special is the maple walnut chocolate chip. That sounds amazing I am so excited to get in on that and also maybe I'll try the French toast nitro cold brew a little maple on maple That sounds good Wow, not even 20 minutes. Look at that. I love coming in here It always smells nice. It always smells good. They even sell candles so you can make your own house smell like it They have all the cookies and cake slices lined up right here Is this month's special the maple walnut chocolate chip and look at those cake slices in there We have obtained the goods. I got the French toast cold brew and then I got the Walnut maple chocolate chip cookie I love walnuts. I love them. So oh, this looks this looks so good We I like the banana bread cookie because it has walnuts on it. Oh look at that That I would have to say is a pretty good-looking cookie if I do say so myself and now we're gonna break into it. Oh I knew this day was gonna come eventually, but I Now have a new favorite Gideon's cookie. This is just Amazing the amount of walnuts on there the texture the taste this is so good It it beats the banana the banana chocolate chip one for me This is so good. Holy moly and I picked a bad day to compare it to summer house on the lake because This is not my new favorite cookie It's kind of amazing that we're sitting here in Florida Eating a Gideon's cookie at Disney Springs and then later on in this video I'm gonna be in New Orleans probably sitting at Cafe du Monde eating a Benye That's incredible. We got to try the French toast nitro cold brew first. So a little cookie combo here I'm just saying if you're a big walnut fan This cookie is so good because they're not just regular walnuts on there I'm pretty sure they're candied and the cookie just like everything just flows together and Add the little maple mist to it because it has maple in there mix it with the French toast cold brew and it's it's perfect All right, well enough for the cookie business So should I say enough of the Gideon's cookie business because we're gonna make our way down to summer house on the lake And we're gonna talk to someone about some cookies down there. I Think it's only fair if we do this cookie competition Not based on taste alone, you know There's a lot of different factors that lead into you know a cookie competition or a cookie cookoff And honestly, I mean you have to put in you know the variety of cookies that you can get or Also the time how long does it take to get a cookie? These are important things So I think we're gonna rate the cookies off of availability the amount like selection Timing and taste I feel like that's perfect And since I only got one cookie from Gideon's I'm only gonna get one cookie from summer house on the lake Which if you guys didn't know this is the brand new restaurant here at Disney Springs And they have a little like a cookie bar inside. It's literally a cookie bar Well, I have to give it to summer house on the lake for the amount of different You know cookies you can get in fact they have them all listed right here and they have like a big glass display case and since we got a Walnut cookie at Gideon's why don't we get the chocolate chip walnut here? Walnut for walnut Sister walnut. Oh my lord you wear one of the hats. Oh my lord Dude, oh man That's my first time seeing somebody wear the hat on public Wow, that was such a core memory for me and it was so sudden It caught me so off-guard and I'm just like why if you don't know I launched a Collection with Roosevelt's a paging mr. Maro collection I have two shirts and a hat and that was the very first time I've ever seen anyone wearing any of the merchandise in public and it literally took the wind out of me I am so shocked and thank you to anyone that bought any of the merchandise I'm so grateful and I cannot believe it sold out. So thank you guys so much There's gonna be some more in the future Hopefully and I can't wait to share some more ideas You know a little bit down the road maybe closer than that because we're actually gonna go meet up with Roosevelt's and literally a couple of hours But all right enough of that. I had to just say it was just amazing I got the cookie and I have to say already. I'm gonna have give summer house on the lake Definitely this election they have way more cookies and also the time it took me one minute to get my cookie So now we got to see who's gonna who's gonna win the taste Gideon's one Summer house. No Gideon's none because I actually taste it first, but I'm pretty sure that was the best cookie I've ever had so this chocolate walnut. I mean, it's got to be the best cookie. I've ever had To actually beat it. Oh wait. I mean linser cookie does not count because that is not a Gideon's cookie So here we go. I'm gonna do the cookie break cookie break already The break was not that great. It's not soft I had a little had a little had a little crunch or a little resistance to it, but now it's time I'm sorry summer house. It's a good cookie and You know, maybe next time, but this does not compare it to Gideon's, you know what I mean? Maybe it's you know, if we're gonna go off of Cookies that you know or just walnuts. They're like walnut chocolate chip cookies then Gideon's is way better but overall summer house on the lake won because I was able to get this cookie in one minute and I could have gotten plenty of other cookies and Gideon's it took me 20 minutes, but it was the better cookie So I guess if you want a better tasting cookie, you got to wait and if you want a quick cookie on the go Summer house on the lake is for you But we'll keep doing this every month and I think next month I'll start at summer house on the lake and get whatever cookies from there and Get one that matches that Gideon so I'll get their best cookie and match it versus Gideon's cookie of the month Well, now it is enough enough of the cookie business and I think we're gonna head home Check on Gracie girl get all packed up and hop on a plane. I Remember I used to always point out The new movies that were coming out for AMC, but they haven't changed this Like poster in a while. Was this the last Disney movie they put out the marvels I feel like this came out a while ago and it's still like the only one that's here I got to know when did this come out November 10th? This has been here for almost two almost yet two months. Wow I wonder if you could still watch the movie You raise me up so I can climb the mountains You raise me up. I can climb You raise me up so I can climb the mountains Don't ask me. I don't know why I'm doing it We are home now and I got a pack up my bag our flight is at 6 a.m So we'll take a quick nap wake up catch the sunrise head to the airport say goodbye to Gracie and make our way to New Orleans, I'm so excited like this is such an epic thing for me I've been to New Orleans before actually with Disney and now I get to go back and go with Roosevelt I mean honestly Gracie has a dog sitter who actually comes here and stays with her So that way she's not away from home when I'm gone. Yeah, you're gonna miss me I know I'll see you soon. Oh my lord. Look at that smile. Look at that smile Alright, I got a couple of these took a little nap and now it's time to make our way to New Orleans I'm so excited. I got to take Gracie out for a little walk in the morning first And then I have one error and I have to do before I make it to the airport So, yeah, I guess we're gonna go out for a walk and hit the road or get on a plane I was hoping for a nice little sunset, but the rain kind of ruined that It's just a rainy day in Florida. I'm happy that I'm going to New Orleans. Hope the weather's better Gracie girl. I'm gonna miss you I am very close to having to change my flight. So I don't miss it I went to go fill my prescriptions last night before I hit the road But when I went to go fill one of my prescriptions, they told me that is 2024 So the doctor had an issue a new prescription and I'm like I'm leaving tomorrow So right now I am rope dropping public pharmacy. It is 9 a.m. My flight. We changed it till 10 15 That's the departure time. I'm about 30 minutes away from the airport So if they open up at 9 a.m. Like I am sitting right outside The public pharmacy before it opens like it opens at 9 a.m And then it's a 30-minute drive to the airport and my flight departs at 10 15 So that means doors close at 10 so that gives me 30 minutes to get through security Park my car and find my gate. I think I'm gonna do it It is 855 right now 855 Five more minutes. Nobody's in there yet. I'm so nervous I got the text that said my prescription was ready. So I'm like, oh boy. I don't know. We might not make it Well, I made it to the airport things are not looking good at Southwest for me right now Oh boy Well, I had to change my flight. I did not make it Well, I knew I wasn't gonna make it but I'm not stressed out I flew so much last year actually I flew for the very first time 10 years ago I remember I flew to Florida and last year in 2023. I added it up I flew 26 times last year 26 times You know we need to count like one fly over one fly back each 26 times. That's insane. That's Honestly, that's like average two times a month. So I'm used to it I changed flights like last minute and I was so scared the first time I remember I was there like three or four hours early now I show up like 30 minutes an hour and I'm good I got TSA pre-check and I got clear so I just pass all the lines But today it wasn't good enough so I'm gonna have to hop a 1040 flight and do a layover and Extend my travel time by two hours. So that's the only downside. I Really do love the Orlando International Airport. Look at this You got a nice little Disney Store right at the gate So as soon as you get off the plane a nice little photo opportunity of Main Street, USA Isn't that so nice? I mean, I remember flying here from Pennsylvania and I just loved getting here. I absolutely loved it. Oh boy, that line is very long In fact, it actually goes to the other terminal the line For the terminal a is almost in terminal B. I think or the other side of terminal a Luckily like I said, I have TSA pre-check and clear so I even skip the TSA pre-check line Oh, what's wrong my bag? Oh, no, I Was too busy looking at the music And we have made it to New Orleans Wow, I can't even believe it. What an adventure and now I figure now that we're here We're gonna kind of go out and see what's happening Go go explore the town a little bit Maybe the convention center because that's where I'm gonna be at most of the time here and you know Just kind of browse around a little bit The fan Expo is actually gonna be right here at the earnest Convention Center New Orleans look at that. I'll be here Saturday. I know Saturday We're doing the the meeting greet from 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. January 6th But I'll be here throughout the week just kind of roaming the halls and hanging out, you know Even Benye's and stuff We are just about set up here at the Roosevelt's booth for New Orleans fan Expo Now we're gonna go out I want to get some Benye's and coffee and some gumbo We just had the best muffler sandwich today. You missed that on that. Hey They know they know I've been filming since then We are right in the front in hall G in the 800th section So like I said, if you guys are gonna be here in New Orleans Saturday come by and say hi and now I think it's time to go get some Benye's or some gumbo something I need I need something Cajun or Creole It's not often I get to see two sunsets and a sunrise in one video But look at how beautiful New Orleans is right now. Wow. Look at that sunset. Isn't that nice? It's very nice, right? This is gonna be a great trip. I'm excited We're just walking around and I don't even know what this is Why is this here? Is this like a heater? It's not warm. It's not warm. It's just a cool spot to sit. I guess oh The lighting in here is good Scotty look at us in New Orleans. Where are we? New Orleans? It's crazy It's it blows my mind that we just get to go to so many amazing places and Let's get to share with you guys. He's right these little spot you fine I know we're just walking around the streets here in the water in the art district I think and come across a nice little boat. Oh, oh Whoa This is very artsy Hey, what did you do in New Orleans? What did you do I feel like I'm on a game show honestly Yeah, the last time I was in New Orleans I was here with Disney actually and I did an amazing video where I went out with the Imagineers who are creating Tiana's Bayou adventure and I kind of retraced their footsteps And it was really fun But now I get to be with the Roosevelt's crew everyone's here Pete Scotty DTH. We're all here and even a new friend So it's gonna be fun and some of you guys never been here The only people that been here are me and Scotty and that is the most unlikely thing ever We made it look at this the original coffee stand cafe du monde Oh Some benches and coffee. That's all we need Cash only establishment here, and I love how they have a little music outside and it's just first come first serve for the tables so I Say we'll take one over here Follow the powdered sugar everywhere They have a little takeout window right there or you can go inside the restaurant itself, but I like sitting out here It's just nice and cozy the music Are you guys making fun of my hand gestures? I'm happy I wore the white shirt today because I'm probably gonna get powdered sugar all over me Yeah Yep, I could literally get pot of sugar and you really would you really couldn't tell really Oh That's much too good. Oh, yeah That's the way All right, I'm grabbing this one And I'm not letting the powdered sugar fall off look at these oh The best Benye's ever I really do love these Benye's It's got it. Can you focus in on my face touch my face on the screen? There it is. All right, here we go not a mess not a mess I Probably should have worn my white pants Wow, I'm gonna have to shake it off I'm a maniac maniac Yeah The hunch you lean over and you just take it Enough of the Benye business we made our way down to at me oyster house Gotta wait outside for this one. I have been here before but I never showed you guys before I can't wait to get the The sampler they got a little sampler plate in there that comes with gumbo jambalaya red beans And sausage Here it is the New Orleans medley little gumbo little jambalaya little red beans and rice and a little sausage Little sausage. Are you guys still making fun of my hand gestures act me oyster is actually phenomenal I'm not a big oyster guy But they're like charred oysters so garlicky so garlicky and buttery I love it and the New Orleans medley was great. I like the jambalaya better than the gumbo There's a lot of better like gumbo spots like in the area if you want oysters This is the place to come though One of my favorite things about New Orleans is when you walk around you can just hear music coming out of almost every door Look at how nice this is And the night is young it's gonna get crazy down here, but you know, I don't think I'm gonna partake in that We got a big day tomorrow. We got a big day It's the start for the New Orleans fan Expo. So I think we're gonna call it a night But first bread pudding. I need a little sweet treat I need something to add to my list of Gideon's cookies beignets gumbo jambalaya sausage and oysters Look at them back there with the fresh oysters ah Looking too good. This whole place is just fun atmosphere I'm a sucker for bread pudding. I tell you that look at this So Lots of caramel Acme was so good and we weren't gonna actually go out But we decided we wanted to go over to a really cool bar and I wanted to show you guys Because it's actually a carousel bar. It's a bar. That's a carousel and you sit down at it Yeah, you sip on some Sazurax and you just spin round and round and you don't realize you're moving until you get up And then it all hits you so I wanted to show you at this really cool bar, and it's in a fancy hotel, too The bar is located in the Montoleone I feel like this is such a fancy hotel. Look at this in here when I first walked in I was like Oh, look at all these knick-knacks. Look at all these knick-knacks brass monkey This hotel is so beautiful look at this in here And then the carousel bar is actually right in here The carousel lounge Look at how cool that is Isn't that so cool And look you sit down on the chairs and it just rotates slowly I know I was like yo You don't sit down and you just stand on the floor you can watch your friends just leave Goodbye and with that we are back at the hotel and it's been a long day So I think I am calling it a night. I had so much fun. This was so adventurous like I was sitting at home thinking You know what? I'm gonna make a Disney Springs video and then I'm gonna go to New Orleans And I'm only here in New Orleans just for the weekend today's probably gonna be my only video that I'm gonna be able to make Because I have my meet and greet on Saturday and then Friday. I'm shooting videos with Roosevelt So if you want to see more New Orleans like videos you can check out the Roosevelt's channel I've been uploading some videos over there With the whole entire crew and it's kind of a little behind the scenes of you know what we do when we come to the cities and we go to the fan expos and the comic cons and the shows and stuff like that and It's kind of it's fun because like you know everyone works hard at Roosevelt's like the whole entire crew They're in at the booth and then they you know they spend hours. I remember San Diego Comic-Con The first time we all went together It was like awesome because we were all there every single day like ten hours Like it was so crazy busy and it was the first one So we never knew what to expect and here we are like almost three years later three years It's almost three years that we've been just like touring the country and world like with Roosevelt's me and Man, I've made so many great friendships and memories and I'm just so excited. I'm so happy to share with them So like I said, I'm probably not gonna be able to make a video I'll make a video with Roosevelt's then I'm gonna do my meet and greet Please if you guys are in the area, I would love to see some people in New Orleans. This is one of my favorite cities I think it'd be so cool and you know like I said, I would love to get together and have maybe some beignets or oh You know what we're actually having a pizza party too. They have we're doing a pizza party with pizza beard Jake So that's gonna be fun. I mean either way. I mean if you come over. It's a real good convention it's got tons of shops tons of things that you can buy and Yeah, I like it. So I hope you enjoyed the video I hope you enjoyed Gideon's cookies New Orleans Benye's gumbo jambalaya Bread pudding cookies had summer house on the lake. It's uh, it's been a lot of fun So any who's I hope you enjoyed the video. I enjoyed making it and We'll see you next time. Bye. I have been in a lot of hotels in my life And they always come with great amenities, you know, you have an ironing board and iron This little thing is where you set your suitcase up a little dresser in there or a safe clothes hangers all of those things are great amenities and Something you always want to see in your room but one thing you don't want to see or maybe something that is just extra fancy is Tony L Clippers I Don't know if they give these out or if they were just left here on accident But if it is a part of the room and this is just a great amenity Kudos to you hotel. If not I'm probably gonna go wash my hands now