Wilderness Lodge has used the long closure to refurbish the rooms. It shut down last year due to the covid pandemic. Gone are the critters on the headboard posts, replaced with a new modern nature theme. Flashes of the old “sit around the campfire” feel of the rooms are still
Author: Greg Gately
Greg Gately
Main Street Confectionery now open in temporary location at the Magic Kingdom
Main Street Confectionery has temporarily moved into a new location. They have moved into Main Street Cinema for the time being. Work was started last week for improvements to the store, to get it ready for Disney Worlds 50th Anniversary. We were at the Magic Kingdom today to witness some
Final pieces of Draperies Installed for 50th Anniversary Décor on Cinderella Castle
50th Anniversary Décor has been going up on Cinderella Castle for a few weeks now. Zach Riddley, an Imagineer at Disney, shared with us new images of the drapes being installed. Last night, our @WaltDisneyImagineering and @WaltDisneyWorld teams installed the final dramatic draperies of the 50th anniversary decor on Cinderella Castle. Over the coming
Joffrey’s Coffee building new location outside of Walt Disney World
Joffrey’s Coffee announced a new flagship store outside the Disney World Resort area. Joffrey’s has been running kiosks and selling coffee on Disney property since 1995. In 2013 they joined Disney’s Corporate Alliance sponsorship category as the first specialty coffee company. The agreement meant that Joffrey’s will be supplying Walt
Florida bill being introduced to lower Timeshare Property Taxes
Timeshare Property Taxes are under a microscope as legislation is under consideration again. Timeshare Property owners, Wyndham Destinations Inc., Hilton Grand Vacations Inc., the Walt Disney Co.’s Disney Vacation Club, and Marriott seek to save million in taxes. Ellyn Bogdanoff, a lobbyist hired by Marriott’s Grande Vista, which is run
Celebrate Earth Month with the Sea Turtle Cupcake from Restaurantosaurus
Sea Turtle Cupcake debuts on April 5th at Restaurantosaurus at Animal Kingdom. We here at ChipandCo.com asked Crush himself for a quote and what we heard back was “Oh, I saw the whole thing, dude! First, you were like, whoa! And then we were like, WHOA! And then you were
Cast Member Pantry celebrates 1 year anniversary
Cast Member Pantry hit a conspicuous 1 year anniversary on March 30th, 2021. With just about 15,000 appointments for cast members in need. Cast Member Pantry makes it quick and easy to receive free food essentials once a month per Cast Member. “No Cast Member Goes Hungry!” is the mission
More details on Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration
Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration has promised “A Year of Magical Surprises”, and they keep delivering. Today’s magical surprise came from a fashion show that took place in the Enchanted Storybook Castle. Featuring all-new upcoming celebratory attire for its Disney Characters. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip
Disney Wedding trends for 2021
Disney Wedding trends for 2021 bring with it new ideas, influences, and priorities that can shape couples’ wedding days. Disney’s Ever After Blog posted some of the trends we will be seeing in 2021. For instance, smaller guest count, assigned seating, mismatched seating, and coordinated guest dress code. The wedding
How to Build a Mickey Mouse Flower Bed
Ever wondered how to build a Mickey Mouse Flower Bed? Have a few hours available this spring? Need to show the world how much you love Disney and want to express it in your garden? Missing Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival? Remodelaholic has plans for just such a person. This
Never-before-seen Cookie coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse this week
Gideon’s Bakehouse knows how to cause a frenzy at Disney Springs. A manageable frenzy with the virtual queue, and social distancing, but still a frenzy. With a recent post on Facebook by Gideon’s Bakehouse, and fans knowing the 1st of the month means new flavor, the frenzy will start again.
Closer look at the Harmonious barges with names
A closer look at the “Harmonious” barges shows the names of the pavilion they are associated with. Recent posts have shown the doors being labeled with Canada, France, and Mexico. A fourth barge will likely be labeled Germany. As we write this, the pylons are being finished for the last
This Orlando Chef makes Baby Yoda Sushi
Baby Yoda Sushi! What could possibly be a first, 2 Star Wars sushi posts in 1 week? Chip and Co. recently showed you the recipe for Ewok sushi, and now we bring you Grogushi? Yushi? Gushi? Baby Yoda Sushi from Alexis Morgan, head sushi chef at Wave Asian Bistro and
Permit issued for work in the France Pavilion
Permits filed recently by the Buena Vista Construction Co. and a google map search shows the address associated with Chef de France in France Pavilion. “Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction” is the only listed work. France Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot has undergone major expansion as of
