JoJo’s World: Spice Road Table with Mel

Melanie Breaux and JoJo Crichton at Epcot

JoJo begins his vlog by expressing gratitude to viewers who watched his recent Disneyland vlogs. He describes the trip as motivating, stating, “I grew so much personally. It was so motivating, and I just have so many bigger plans for the future now thanks to that.” JoJo then mentions an upcoming Hollywood vlog about his Suicide Squad movie premiere experience, explaining, “That’s why my nails are, you know, black, because it was part of the costume, just in case some of you are curious about that.” Additionally, he states his intention to discuss the return of indoor masking at Disney World.

The vlog cuts to JoJo and his girlfriend Mel at Epcot, where they plan to meet up with roommate Dan and Dan’s sister. They meet at the Rose & Crown pub, where Dan has already begun drinking and is currently consuming a Leaping Leprechaun. JoJo buys shots for himself, Mel and Dan. He explains, “Because we’re back here and I’m here with my two really good friends, I have to get him shots.” After the shots, JoJo and Mel get the Leaping Leprechaun for themselves. Tasting it, JoJo remarks, “Wow that is good. Good recommendation Dan.”

Mel Breaux and Dan Jansson
Mel and Dan at the Rose & Crown

They take their drinks from the Rose & Crown to the Canada pavilion, where JoJo gets a beef filet from the Food and Wine Festival booth. He tastes and says, “Wow that is really good. The cut’s actually really nice. I was expecting it to be like medium that was more of like a medium rare.” Meanwhile, Mel balance JoJo’s drink on her head. She considers performing a pirouette with it but decides against it. JoJo grabs his drink back.

Melanie Breaux
Mel balancing a drink on her head

The group heads next to the Epcot Experience Brew Wing. JoJo chats with Claire, a Disney College Program participant who is working there. When asked about her experience, Claire gushes, “It’s the most the best experience of your life. You meet so many friends.” JoJo orders the buffalo wings and a cider flight from her, while Dan goes for a blood orange IPA. JoJo asks Dan if he recommends it, and Dan replies, “Yes, heavily.”

The group proceeds to Test Track, where they engage in a competition designing virtual cars. Dan changes the language on his team’s design screen to Chinese, and then can’t stop laughing as they attempt to design their car despite that. JoJo looks at their situation and tells them, “Good luck guys.” He checks on Mel’s progress with their car design and tells her it looks nice. While in the ride vehicle, they see their designs displayed and get another laugh from that. In the end, JoJo and Mel’s car beats Dan’s.

JoJo Crichton and Mel Breaux on Test Track
JoJo and Mel with Dan on Test Track

After that, they make their way to the Mexico pavilion. JoJo observes the increased crowd, noting, “I feel like the Mexico pavilion has gone so much more crowded since the rising popularity of La Cava del Tequila.” At that lounge, JoJo gets an avocado margarita and Dan gets a drink called “The Wild One.” JoJo asks if it is indeed wild. Dan responds, “Oh, oh, JoJo, it’s wild.”

It’s night now and the group head to Spice Road Table restaurant in the Morocco pavilion for dinner. JoJo remarks that he’s never eaten there before. They’re able to use mobile ordering and get a table on the covered patio without needing a reservation. Dan orders hummus fries, Mel chooses the spicy shrimp, and JoJo selects grape leaves. While they’re there, the Epcot Forever fireworks begin, and they are able to watch the show from the restaurant. “The viewing from here is okay. We see a decent amount of the ground stuff, but any of the tall fireworks we kind of miss because of the ceiling,” JoJo comments.

Dan Jansson at Spice Road Table
Dan at Spice Road Table

After eating, JoJo gives some more updates before ending his vlog. He discusses the return indoor face mask requirements at Disney World, due to the Covid Delta variant and rising infection rates in Florida. Reflecting on the situation, JoJo states, “It’s definitely going to be weird that we had to go from wearing masks to not wearing face masks to wearing face masks again. Regressing is never good, but hopefully, it’s only a temporary situation.”

JoJo also mentions again that he’s going on a Carnival cruise on the Mardi Gras. Plus, he’s going on the Disney Dream on August 9th. It will be the first Disney cruise since COVID. He adds that Kyle, Taya, and possibly Straw Hat Goofy (Juju) will join him on the Disney cruise.

The video concludes with JoJo asking Mel about her favorite part of the day. She replies, “Getting to hang out with friends.”

JoJo Crichton and Spaceship Earth at night
JoJo and Spaceship Earth

[3/5] The part of the vlog worth watching is JoJo showing what the experience is like to watch the fireworks from the Spice Road Table’s outdoor dining area. Also, seeing Dan laughing so hard at designing a car while using Chinese instructions is good. Other than that, meh.  


by Angela Tortelli

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