Construction Begins on New Disney Internships & Programs Housing. Walt Disney World Resort and American Campus Communities (ACC) have celebrated the beginning of construction for a huge housing expansion for participants of the Disney Internships & Programs, previously known as the Disney College Program. “The college students who have been
Category: Refurbishments
Natacha Rafalski appointed Présidente of Disneyland Paris!
Disneyland Paris has appointed Natacha Rafalski as Présidente of Disneyland Paris, effective immediately. Natacha has been with the Walt Disney Company for 23 years, holding a variety of senior positions throughout the world. She joined the Disneyland Paris team in 2017 as Chief Financial Office and has been responsible for
Kali River Rapids Closing for Refurbishment in Beginning of 2019
Kali River Rapids Closing for Refurbishment in Beginning of 2019 – So, the time has come to give a little TLC to this fun attraction. Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kali River Rapids is scheduled for refurbishment in early 2019. At the end of a busy holiday season, we often
The Home Where Walt Disney Was Born Has Been Restored
The home where Walt Disney was born has been restored! On Chicago’s North Side there is a home that holds a special place in history. A place where a certain kind of magic was born. The birthplace of Walt Disney. This modest house had been sitting unoccupied and deteriorating until
New Image Released of the Marvel-Themed Area Coming to Walt Disney Studios Park!
Today, Disneyland Paris released a new image illustrating the recently announced, highly-anticipated Marvel-themed area coming to the Walt Disney Studios Park! As part of €2 Billion, multi-year expansion plan, this immersive area will kick-start the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park. Allowing guests to encounter their favourite heroes in new and
Update on the Phantom Manor from Tom Fitzgerald
Guests are still waiting with anticipation until the reopening date for the Phantom Manor is announced. Disneyland Paris new estimation is Spring 2019! Disneyland Paris sat down with Tom Fitzgerald, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, who is overseeing the refurbishment for an update. Disneyland Paris official asked, “Phantom Manor
Calling all Coffee Lovers – 2nd Starbucks Returns to Downtown Disney
Calling all Coffee Lovers – 2nd Starbucks Returns to Downtown Disney Getting your coffee fix is going to be easier soon! Slated to reopen on December 10th, the location had closed in June. The space the coffee shop occupied was scheduled to become a new hotel. However, issues plague the
Disney Imagineers Once Again Proving Why They’re The Best As New Techs Come To Parks
The technology used in Disney parks attractions is top-of-the-line, to put it mildly! If you’ve had the opportunity to experience recent additions of rides such as “Flight of Passage,” you know exactly what I’m talking about. Disney is at the forefront of technological advancements and they aren’t stopping any time
Disneyland Paris Powered by Solar!
Disneyland Paris has revealed plans that it is considering building a massive solar power plant, which could supply up to 15% of the electricity to the parks and beyond! Disneyland Paris has been hoping to build a solar power plant since it was first mentioned to The Independent (A British
Disney World & Disneyland list of Closures and Refurbs for December and Beyond
Nobody likes closures or refurbishments at the Disney Theme Parks but unfortunately, rides need some love and attention sometimes, not to mention with projects like Star Wars Land, the Tron Coaster and more Disney has to temporarily close down some of our favorite attractions. I am going to list out a
Disneyland Paris Planned Expansion Set to Create 1,000 Jobs!
According to the telegraph.co.uk, Disneyland Paris’s planned expansion hopes to create more than 1,000 jobs, double its visitor capacity and triple the number of hotel rooms by 2030. Disneyland Paris is Europe’s most popular attraction, drawing 15m visitors annually. Half of the guests come from France followed by Britain representing
Skyliner Construction Update
The Disney Skyliner is moving right along! We visited Epcot to get you some new photos of the construction and let you know what kind of closings to expect. The view coming into the the International Gateway is a little different these days. There are fences up around the edges
Liberty Belle to Set Sail Again
The Liberty Belle at the Magic Kingdom has been out of commission for awhile, and the river has looked pretty sad without her. She has been sitting in dry dock for most of the year getting a complete overhaul. While she is not yet ready to take on passengers, the Liberty
Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge Progress
We here at Chip & Co. are pretty excited about the opening of Galaxy’s Edge coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Star Wars fans all over the world are waiting to visit their favorite galaxy far, far away. We’ve already shared the exciting news about the new