First Look at Figment Popcorn Bucket for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Today at a media preview for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts we got a first look at the Figment Popcorn bucket that would be returning for 2023.
While Figment himself remains the same as you can see, he now has an EPCOT 40th Anniversary carrying strap.
Last year fans went crazy for the Figment Popcorn Buckets and Disney has brought them back once again. Hopefully tomorrow there won’t be 6 hour-long lines like last year…
Figment is the star of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for 2023. From Photo Ops, Signage, and even his own area in the Odyssey Building called Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic. If you are a fan of Figment you need to head down for the Festival of the Arts!
Here is a closer look at the EPCOT 40th Anniversary strap:
New Figment Beacon of Magic Show Coming to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
A new Beacon of Magic Show is coming to EPCOT just in time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starring fan-favorite FIGMENT!
Starting on Jan. 13th, a new Beacon of Magic Show celebrating Figment will debut on Spaceship Earth for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
Disney regularly changes out the Beacons of Magic Show on Spaceship Earth in EPCOT for almost every festival. We are excited that Figment will be taking the starring role in the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!
The Beacon of Magic Show happens nightly starting around 6 pm.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Signage is out now
If you are heading over to EPCOT today the all-new signage for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is out now. The signage is very similar to last year which highlights Figment!
The Arts Festival is not scheduled to start till tomorrow.
Figment is holding a paintbrush about the Festival of the Arts sign at the EPCOT entrance.
Here are some more photos of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Entrance Sign.
Before heading out to the World Showcase there is more signage for the Festival of the Arts over near where MouseGears used to be.
If you are a fan of Figment and Rainbows you are going to love the decorations.
Out in the World Showcase between the Port of Entry and Disney Traders, just before you hit the World Showcase Lagoon there is an additional Festival of the Arts Display which is perfect for taking photos.
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T starts tomorrow through Feb. 20th, 2023, this festival will celebrate the creation and beauty of cuisines, music, and, of course, art.
Mickey Mouse Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy Funko Pop Spotted At Walt Disney World!
We recently found this Mickey Mouse Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy Funko Pop that is part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary series! You can get it for $29.99 at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The funko pop features Mickey Mouse as a caretaker of the Haunted Mansion riding the iconic doom buggy from the famous attraction. He even wears a black jacket and pants, a gray cap, green scarf and is holding a lantern on one hand and a shovel in the other.
A very unique funko to add to your collection for sure! You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
New Sulley Spirit Jersey For A Scarily Comfy Style!
Get into your fuzzy feels with this Sulley Spirit Jersey we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $84.99. You can also get yours online at shopDisney and get comfy and warm at home or your fun adventures!
The spirit jersey features a fuzzy warm fleece in blue and purple dots just like Sulley’s fur at the bottom, Sulley artwork on the front and “Rooooooar!” in puffy letter with Sulley artwork across the back. Super cute!
You can take a closer look at this fuzzy spirit jersey in our Instagram post:
Adorable Monsters Inc Nesting Plush Set Available At Hollywood Studios!
Peek a boo! and Mike and Sulley too with this Monsters Inc nesting plush set we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s so adorable and fun, kids will definitely have a great time with it.
This nesting plush set features Boo fit inside Mike who in turn fits inside Sulley with both being held in place with a self-stick fabric tab! You can get this set online at shopDisney for $34.99.
You can take a closer look at this plush set in our Instagram post:
French Market at Disneyland will be Reimagined into Tiana’s Palace
Soon the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace from Disney’s Princess and the Frog.
Tiana’s Palace will be the newest restaurant on Orleans Street. Within its peach-colored walls and fancy green wrought-iron balconies, you’ll find elegant fixtures and appointments reminiscent of Tiana’s life and friendships. The new Tiana’s Palace will have much of the same pinch of pizzazz and flair as the restaurant from the film, offering authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures in this quick-service style restaurant. While Tiana’s Palace is not a character dining location, guests may find Tiana in New Orleans Square.
The menu at Tiana’s Palace will expand on many of the current favorites served in the location, explore seasonal flavors and, of course, offer some New Orleans classics. Tiana’s Palace is sure to be a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy great food and celebrate together, just like Tiana and her father James dreamed of.
Disney Imagineers are partnering with Disney Animation artists from the original film to bring this story to life at Disneyland park. In fact, the film designers took inspiration from the exterior of the original French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square when designing Tiana’s Palace for the movie, so this is a long-dreamt homecoming.
To begin this work, French Market Restaurant (and Mint Julep Bar) will be closed beginning February 17, 2023, and will reopen as Tiana’s Palace (alongside Mint Julep Bar with its famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets) later in the year.
Blizzard Beach will be closed this weekend due to cold creeping into Central Florida over the next few days. While it might be great for a snowman even Olaf is looking forward to the warmer weather. He loves warm hugs and summer!
The closure will last from January 13-15th with a planned re-opening of January 16th. It is a standard practice for Disney to issue closures for their waterparks during colder weather due to concern for guest safety and comfort.
New Theming Added
Disney’s Blizzard Beach originally opened on April 1 1995 and just recently underwent a partial retheming. Beloved characters from Disney’s popular Frozen movie were added throughout the already snowy-themed waterpark.
Blizzard Beach has several fun attractions for the youngest to the more daring.
Summit Plummet
Plunge 12 stories almost straight down, rocketing through a darkened tunnel and into a massive spray of whitewater after a 360-foot-long, high-speed descent. Hardcore thrill-seekers won’t want to miss this slide so steep, you can’t see where you’re going—until you’re there!
Grab your mat, take your mark, and zip headfirst on your belly to the bottom of Mount Gushmore on a 250-foot-long “toboggan” race that features 3 exhilarating dips and hills.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach is the perfect place to cool down while visiting the parks during the warmer months.
If you are visiting Walt Disney World this weekend and are disappointed by the colder weather don’t worry. Florida will be back in full operational mode with temps back in the 70s to 80s by Wednesday. Just the way Olaf likes it!
Do you and your family enjoy visiting Blizzard Beach during your trips? Let us know in the comments below.
Be sure to check back with us at Chip and Company so we can keep you updated on all the latest breaking Disney news.
On April 4, guests will enter the Grid and climb aboard their very own lightcycles on TRON Lightcycle / Run, one of the fastest coasters in any Disney park. As part of Team Blue, guests compete against fierce Team Orange to be the first to race through eight Energy Gates in a dark, computerized world.
Annual Passholder Theme Park Reservations Completely Booked for Opening Day of Tron Lightcycle Run. With the opening announcement of Disney’s newest Roller Coaster, set to open on April 4th, 2023, you knew those park reservations would be difficult to get. At least you should have known. Or more importantly, I should have known.
Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder park reservations were swallowed up rather fast after the announcement, and now they are no longer available. We have been constantly refreshing the system to see if any more will pop up, as people’s plans change and AP holders find out if they can make it or not.
Some of us, me being one of them, were too excited about the Opening day, that he forgot to book a reservation that day! So, I am in the same boat as you all who did forget. If you got a reservation for April 4th, congratulations are in order. Now can you get into the Virtual Queue at 7 AM?
Annual Passholder Theme Park Reservations Completely Booked
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Lean forward into the ultimate race of survival! Leave the real world behind and join Team Blue in an epic quest across the Grid—the dark, computerized world with no horizons from TRON. Here, there’s no limit to the excitement.
Climb aboard your very own Lightcycle and take off on a high-speed adventure, racing against the Grid’s most menacing Programs. Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through 8 Energy Gates and secure your team’s victory—so you can survive to race another day.
Scheduled to open April 4, 2023, TRON Lightcycle / Run will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.
From the Big Screen to the Theme Park
In 1982, Disney made filmmaking history with TRON, the first production of its kind to mix live action with computer-generated visuals and backlit animation. This iconic film went on to inspire video games, comic books, an animated series and the 2010 sequel TRON: Legacy—as well as this new Disney theme park attraction.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts is gearing up for an exciting 2023 season, one which includes the opening of a new roller coaster—Big Bear Mountain—as well as a new resort, by hosting a number of hiring events over the coming weeks. Exciting perks—including 100% free tuition, competitive wages, free lunch, and more—add to the reasons why The Dollywood Company is the perfect fit for anyone regardless of their career aspirations.
From part-time positions for students to full-time careers with ample chances for advancement and everything in between, working at Dollywood may very well become a lifetime home for those looking for something that provides a little bit more than the “regular” job. Positions are available at each of the company’s properties, with most event attendees being hired on the spot with a position for the 2023 season at either Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Later this year, positions will become available at the new Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort.
Available positions will be posted at Dollywoodjobs.com on January 16. The first major hiring event of 2023 takes place Saturday, Jan. 28 at Sevier County High School from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Additional hiring events take place at Jefferson County High School (Saturday, Feb. 4), Sevierville Civic Center (Saturday, Feb. 18) and Seymour Heights Christian Church (Saturday, Feb. 25). All hiring events take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to attend the earliest hiring event possible for the largest selection of available opportunities.
Positions are available for the entire length of the 2023 operating season, as well as shorter peak season openings, which are perfect for applicants looking for a fun summer position or for those looking to earn a little extra money during the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.
Positions are available on several teams including Dollywood’s award-winning culinary and merchandise teams, as well as park operations positions including ticketing, transportation, house and grounds, and more. Among the openings at Dollywood’s Splash Country are house and grounds, lifeguards and culinary services positions. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa also has a number of openings available including food and beverage, front desk, bell/valet, and housekeeping positions.
Interested applicants may view opportunities, as well as job descriptions and basic requirements for each position, at dollywoodjobs.com. Applicants can signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process. Technical support will be available at the hiring events to assist applicants.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts plans to host a number of hiring events throughout the season to give potential employees an opportunity to attend at the time that best suits their individual needs. Additionally, new job opportunities are posted throughout the year at dollywoodjobs.com.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts employees receive a variety of unique benefits including 100% free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U. program, access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends. Hosts are provided free meals for every working shift, and also take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program which provides free or reduced admission to a large number of regional attractions, theaters and experiences. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, is available for qualified full-time employees. Dollywood also pays a portion of childcare costs for hosts whose children are cared for at a WeeCare-affiliated provider. Numerous development opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College.
In 2022, Forbes named The Dollywood Company as one of the best employers in the country, according to a ranking on their website. Additionally, the company received a national Top Workplaces award from USA Today/Gannett.
For more information about positions, please visit dollywoodjobs.com.
Reedy Creek District discusses long-term land use at Walt Disney World. Reports have come out from yesterday’s meeting of the Reedy Creek Improvement District that the potential for a 5th Park, more resorts, and 2 water park-type parks is possible in the future. The full report should be out by February for everyone to see.
To be clear, this is not about to happen, nor is it actually being planned. This is land-use approval planning only. Some of these planning stages have been around since the last District meeting in 2020 and are in effect until 2032. This could potentially bring the total of parks to 6 Large theme parks, and 7 Smaller Parks (ESPN WWoS, Typhoon Lagoon)
Reedy Creek Improvement District (the “District”) is a progressive form of government, created in 1967 by a special Act of the Florida Legislature, the purpose of which is to support and administer certain aspects of the economic development and tourism within District boundaries. With an administration office located on Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Lake Buena Vista, the District encompasses approximately 25,000 acres in both Orange and Osceola counties, servicing 19 landowners, including Walt Disney Co. and its wholly-owned affiliates. RCID operates in accordance with its Charter and Chapter 189, Florida Statutes, and The Uniform Special Districts Accountability Act. Additional information contained in the legislation.Click here to view the District Charter.
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