New Tree Shaped Lights become visible at Moana’s Journey of Water in Epcot. Riding on the monorail early in the morning gives you time to see all the construction going on around Epcot from a birds-eye view. We try and make this trip weekly to keep everyone updated on the goings-on behind the Walls!
This week at the newest attraction coming to Epcot in 2023, Moana’s Journey of Water. it appears the construction on the rock walls is complete. New ferns and greenery is being installed on the tops of the rocks. Furthermore, new lamp posts have been installed that look like they may become palm trees and blend into the surroundings.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – Opening Late 2023
Explore the wonders of water along an interactive trail that’s fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana.
Where Water Comes to Life
Stroll along a self-guided outdoor trail where you can play and interact with water as it travels from the sky to the ocean and back again. Along the way, learn about the importance of water and discover its playful personality—just as Moana did on her heroic voyage.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.
Epcot’s Friendship Boat Receives New Paintjob. This now makes it the second transportation boat to receive a makeover. In August of 2022, we showed images of the first Water taxi to receive a new paint job in many years, and now we have seen that Friendship IV has also been repainted.
The new color scheme is a light blue top, and blue trimming. The cabin is now outlined in a solid yellow.
Turn your travel into a treat on our fleet of boats, which is an attraction.
Take in the scenery and relax with welcome breezes as you sail around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Feel the wind in your hair and the magic in the air as you cruise Crescent Lake and Lake Hollywood. Water taxis and ferries sail to and from Magic Kingdom park. Most routes run on 15- to 30-minute intervals.
EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Watercraft service is available from the following Resort hotels:
Take a relaxing trip to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Yes, we live in the vacation capitol of the world, but sometimes even we need to get away to recharge. We choose to try out Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, which is only a two-hour drive from the Walt Disney World Resorts, we could not have been more pleasantly surprised at how relaxing and beautiful this resort is.
Walking into Vero Beach Resort you know you are not at Disney World anymore even though it feels very familiar. While the resort itself has that Disney look and feel, there is no hustle and bustle, no one is racing for the monorail or busses, and no one is in a hurry. Other guests actually smiled and greeted you like you were part of the family.
The staff was great. Always saying hello, or good morning, or just generally striking up a conversation. They made sure we knew what activities were happening around the resort, and were quick to help out in any way. I think that maybe what stood out the most, was just how pleasant everyone was. It was exactly how you think a Disney resort is going to be.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
When you think about Vero Beach Resort, think of Yacht and Beach Club, or Boardwalk. With a more home-like feel. You have the ocean theme, and I would hope so, the Atlantic Ocean sits just a few feet outside the back doors, which are home to turtle nesting grounds for a few months out of the year. The resort and cast members go out of their way to make sure these protected turtles are cared for.
With one restaurant, The Wind and Wave, open for breakfast and dinner, a Quick Service, and a lounge bar, Green Cabin Room, food options are plentiful. While adult beverages are available at and outside the bar, or again at the lounge. The Green Cabin offers stunning ocean views from the second floor.
Kids will be more than happy swimming in the huge pool, with the lighthouse slide. The slide may actually be the fastest and best water slide at a Disney resort. The whole family will enjoy the activities normally offered to DVC guests, and they will also enjoy the Miniature Golf Course that guests can play for free.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
For those that are looking for a little fun in the sun, Vero Beach itself is beautiful. This is the Atlantic Ocean and it is a wonderful blue/green color most days. The beach is quiet and great for early morning sunrise strolls looking for shells and sea glass. When the sun comes up though, you can rent chaise lounges and umbrellas and get your tan on, while the kid’s bogey board or play in the surf.
Our final thoughts are simple. Go! Disney’s Vero Beach may just be the best Disney Resort we have ever stayed at. We needed a break and got one. Laid back, enjoyable, beautiful, and most importantly to us, friendly.
Disney World is hosting Character Performer Auditions. With the recent news that some Meet and greets around the Walt Disney World Resort are going away so Disney can focus more on Character Dining and Performances, Disney is trying to hire more Character Performers to fill those vacant roles.
Don’t miss our upcoming Walt Disney World Character Performer auditions on October 26 & 29! Candidates should wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to learn a short movement routine.
For: Walt Disney World Audition City: Kissimmee Location: DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM – REHEARSAL FACILITY (WARDROBE) Looking For: Disney Character Performers
**NOTE: please take note of the special height requirements, listed below, for this Character audition.**
The Walt Disney World® Resort is seeking Disney Character Performers with a height between 4’8″ – 5′ for our live entertainment offerings at our Parks and Resorts near Orlando, FL.
Performers are needed to bring to life the world-famous Disney Characters. Character performers play before thousands of guests each day in “meet and greet” across the Walt Disney World Resort. Performers sign autographs, pose for pictures and help create magical moments with guests of all ages.
Seeking the following:
Disney Character Performers: Candidates who are 4’8″ – 5′ with a slender, athletic build. Performers should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of motion with their bodies, and basic coordination with the music. These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads, and feet, and exposure to hot and humid weather.
Disneyland Resort Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Anaheim Nonprofits and Schools
The Walt Disney Company is well known for giving back to its communities. Now, the Disneyland Resort has announced $1.5 million in grants to local Anaheim nonprofits and schools.
These grants go toward programs like Avanza through Anaheim Family YMCA that prepare high school students with networking skills, resume building and interview techniques and organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire, which matches high school students with Disneyland Resort mentors for a glimpse into the workforce.
In total, the Disneyland Resort workforce development initiative has touched more than 10,000 lives over the last five years. $5.5 million of contributions have helped nonprofits and school districts grow their existing workforce programming and develop brand-new programs to meet residents’ unique needs. These grants support long-term collaborations with organizations like Orange County United Way and Chrysalis, and welcome new organizations to the network like Orangewood Foundation and the Community College District of North Orange County.
Anaheim’s Innovative Mentoring Experience (AIME) is one program Disneyland Resort has supported since 2019, with the Anaheim Union High School District. This program allows students from Anaheim high schools to build relationships with mentors in real workplaces (including Disneyland Resort) to experience the workforce and get a taste for potential career paths.
Just last week, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock presented AUHSD with funding to help grow the program and give more students an opportunity to explore future careers.
“We are so proud to continue our support of Anaheim schools and nonprofits that are championing the workforce of tomorrow,” said Potrock. “We are grateful to be part of the ripple effect of support in our community and shining a light on what these incredible organizations do.”
“While AUHSD has committed to providing our students with the technical and soft skills to be ready for life after high school, having the students work hand-in-hand with industry leaders in our own backyard propels our students to be leaders in their schools and communities and empowers them to be agents of change in their own life to better those around them,” said Ray Solorzano, AIME summer program coordinator.
From long-term mentoring to facilitating skills workshops, Disneyland Resort cast member volunteers (or Disney voluntEARs) have been allies to these incredible organizations, giving their time and expertise, while building relationships with students and adults entering the workforce. Check out some success stories from the past five years of the program:
One of the Disney VoluntEARS making a difference is Princeton Parker, associate manager, content programming and synergy. Passionate about inspiring youth, Princeton volunteered to be a part of the Speakers Bureau for the workforce development initiative, which allows him to speak to various groups about his career journey. During virtual leadership sessions with Orange County United Way, he empowered one high school student in particular, Cindy Nguyen, to have more confidence in pursuing her goals. She now works at the Disneyland Resort as a food and beverage cast member!
Another long-time Disney VoluntEAR is Kim Sims, security manager, who works with clients at Chrysalis to empower them with skills and confidence to land meaningful employment. Since Chrysalis opened in Anaheim in 2018, they have helped over 2,000 individuals find jobs. Kim has helped prepare them with everything from interview skills to help building a resume, many for the first time.
Stories like these showcase just how much incredible work is being done to inspire the workforce of tomorrow. Take a look below at how the program has made an impact in Anaheim.
‘it’s a small world’ will be closing for Holiday Overlay starting Oct 24th through Nov 10th
Disneyland’s ‘it’s a small world’ will be closing for the holiday overlay to be installed starting October 24th. The attraction is scheduled to reopen on November 11.
Celebrate the splendor of the holiday season with a festive Yuletide take on this classic attraction.
An Exuberant Holiday Experience
Set sail along a wondrous wintry waterway transformed with whimsical décor. Behold jubilant regional adornments all along your world tour of good cheer. Listen as the costumed chorus of children sings the classic “It’s a Small World (After All)” song and traditional holiday tunes.
The enchantment begins as you approach the iconic façade, which is adorned with thousands of shimmering lights for the season.
If you’d like to see the holiday version of ’it’s a small world’, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
New Menu at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside
There is a new menu at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. The restaurant recently underwent an expansion and the menu now incorporates more authentic Cajun and Southern flavors.
Some of the new dishes include the Lowcountry Seafood Boil. It is a dish filled with Shrimp, Mussels, Andouille Sausage with Corn on the Cob and Potatoes simmered in a Spicy Cajun broth served with Toasted Baguette.
The new Taste of the Bayou is almost enough food to share between two people! It is a chef’s all-you-care-to-enjoy platter with hickory-smoked pork ribs, crispy Cajun chicken, smoked sausage, barbecued beef brisket, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, roasted corn with Cajun butter, and seasonal vegetables.
Meat lovers will enjoy the new slow-roasted Blackened Prime Rib is topped with Cajun butter and served with classic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. There is also a new plant-based item on the menu. The Harvest Red Beans and Rice features red beans simmered with plant-based sausage, peppers, onions, and celery, and served over rice along with cornbread.
A new adult beverage is now on the menu. Big Easy Whisky Sour combines Maker’s Mark Bourbon, lemon juice, and pure cane sugar with a float of Fess Parker Big Easy Red Blend.
Don’t forget to save room for dessert! There are multiple new dessert items on the menu:
Southern Cheesecake, a classic vanilla cheesecake with a bourbon-caramel sauce garnished with pecan-praline brittle
the plant-based Peach-Blackberry Cobbler, a classic peach and blackberry cobbler topped with blackberry sorbet
the Mississippi Mud Crème Brûlée, a milk chocolate crème brûlée with a sablé breton cookie and fresh fruit.
Boatwright’s is only open for dinner and reservations are highly recommended. What new menu items are you looking forward to trying?
If you’d like to plan your next visit to Walt Disney World, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
It looks like according to his post that the fire started after Harmonious ended around 9:40 pm. Guests could see the smoke from the barge all over Epcot.
This is not the first time a fire has broken out during Harmonious. Back in September, a small fire was started on the roof of the American Pavilion Building from the fireworks.
Hello, fellow Disney+ Bundle and Hulu subscribers and fans! Hulu has released the latest schedule of all things old and new coming to the streaming service in November 2022. Get ready for an exciting list of content with some surprises along the way! Here is everything (that we know of) coming to Hulu this November:
Naruto Shippuden: Season 1, Episodes 366-377 (DUBBED) (Viz)
Punk’d: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (Viacom)
True Life: Complete Seasons 11 & 12 (Viacom)
Undercover Boss: Complete Season 7 & 11 (CBS)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens: Season 1C (Disney XD)
12 Dates Of Christmas (2011)
28 Weeks Later (2007) (15th Anniversary)
8 Mile (2002)
A Merry Friggin’ Christmas (2014)
Adaptation. (2002) (20th Anniversary)
Along Came Polly (2004)
Aquamarine (2006)
Baby Boy (2001)
Battle of the Year (2013)
Black Christmas (2006)
The Call (2013)
Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)
Carpool (1996)
Cast Away
Catering Christmas (2022)
Christmas on the Farm (2021)
City of Angels (1998)
Dawn Of The Dead (2004)
Deck the Halls (2011)
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
Fools Rush In (1997) (25th Anniversary)
Goodbye Lover (1999)
Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas (2013)
Hall Pass (2011)
Horses of McBride (2012)
The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
I Am Number Four (2011)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (25th Anniversary)
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
It’s Christmas Carol! (2012)
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007) (15th Anniversary)
Julie & Julia (2009)
Kollek (1995)
The Last Song (2010)
Legends Of The Fall (1994)
The Magic Crystal (2011)
Mama (2013)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Mas Negro Que La Noche (2014)
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Mom and Dad (2017)
Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2010)
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
My Scientology Movie (2015)
Nativity 3: Dude Where’s My Donkey?! (2014)
Nativity Rocks! (2018)
The Net (1995)
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008)
Night Of The Living Dead (1990)
Norman (2017)
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Notting Hill (1999)
The Nutcracker (1993)
Oblivion (2013)
Office Space (1999)
Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003)
Open Season 3 (2011)
The Patriot (2000)
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Perks Of Being A Wall Flower (2012) (10th Anniversary)
Poetic Justice (1993)
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) (20th Anniversary)
The Raven (2012)
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
Santa Who? (2000)
Say Anything (1989)
Second Best (1994)
Secret Window (2004)
The Sessions (2012)
Shanghai Knights (2003)
Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
Silent Hill (2006)
Snakes On A Plane (2006)
Snowglobe (2007)
Sommersby (1993)
Spanglish (2004)
Still Alice (2015)
Stir Crazy (1980)
The Sweetest Thing (2002) (20th Anniversary)
Talk To Her (2002)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Terminator Salvation (2009)
This Means War (2010)
The Three Stooges (2011)
Tootsie (1982)
Ultraviolet (2006)
Underworld (2003)
Underworld Evolution (2006)
Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans (2009)
Underworld Awakening (2012)
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan (2008)
Wednesday, November 2nd
Saw (2004)
Saw 2 (2005)
Saw 3 (2006)
Saw 4 (2007)
Saw 5 (2008)
Saw 6 (2009)
Saw 3D (2010)
Thursday, November 3rd
Dreaming Walls (2022)
Friday, November 4th
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Series Premiere (DUBBED) (Viz)
All I Want For Christmas (2022)
Christmaas Child (2004)
Christmas on Repeat (2022)
Funny Thing About Love (2021)
Good Neighbor (2022)
Menorah In The Middle (2022)
My Christmas Fiancé (2022)
Noelle (2007)
Passion of the Christ (2004)
Santa Games (2022)
Saving Christmas (2014)
Monday, November 7th
Nektronic (2018)
Tuesday, November 8th
War Dogs (2016)
Wednesday, November 9th
All Rise: Season 3A (OWN)
Thursday, November 10th
Warm Bodies (2013)
Friday, November 11th
Code Name Banshee (2022)
First Love (2022)
Fruitvale Station (2013)
Pil’s Adventure (2021)
Sunday, November 13th
A Merry Christmas Wish (2022)
Catch the Fair One (2021)
Tuesday, November 15th
10.0 Earthquake (2014)
12 Pups of Christmas (2018)
2:22 (2017)
A Christmas Movie Christmas (2019)
Christmas Crush (2019)
Christmas Perfection (2018)
Every Other Holiday (2018)
Georgia Rule (2007) (15th Anniversary)
Ghost Team: Unrated (2016)
Mistletoe & Menorahs (2021)
The Dinner (2017)
Wednesday, November 16th
Where is Private Dulaney?: Complete Limited Series (ABC News/Hulu Original)
Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)
Thursday, November 17th
FX’s Fleishman is in Trouble
“Fleishman Is in Trouble” is the story of recently divorced 41-year-old “Toby Fleishman” (Jesse Eisenberg), who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, “Rachel” (Claire Danes), disappears, leaving him with 11-year-old “Hannah” (Meara Mahoney Gross) and 9-year-old “Solly” (Maxim Swinton) and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return. As he balances parenting, the return of old friends “Libby” (Lizzy Caplan) and “Seth” (Adam Brody), a potential promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming — and all the eligible women that Manhattan has to offer — he realizes that he’ll never be able to figure out what happened to “Rachel” until he can finally face what happened to their marriage in the first place.
Dragons: The Nine Realms: Complete Season 4 (Hulu Original)
Country Christmas Album (2018)
My Old School (2022)
The Spruces and the Pines (2017)
Friday, November 18th
An En Vogue Christmas (2014)
The Forgiven (2022)
Merry Kissmas (2015)
Sunday, November 20th
Dual (2022)
Monday, November 21st
Death in the Dorms: Complete Limited Series (ABC News/Hulu Original)
Tuesday, November 22nd
Welcome to Chippendales
A sprawling true-crime saga, “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process. The series stars series regulars Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Juliette Lewis, and Annaleigh Ashford, with recurring guest stars Quentin Plair, Robin de Jesús, and Andrew Rannells and guest stars Nicola Peltz Beckham and Dan Stevens.
Thursday, November 24th
A Christmas Winter Song (2021)
A Unicorn for Christmas (2021)
Merry Kiss Cam (2022)
Friday, November 25th
The Croods: Family Tree: Complete Season 5 (Hulu Original)
A Snow White Christmas (2018)
Four Cousins and a Christmas (2021)
The Immaculate Room (2022)
Wrong Place (2022)
Saturday, November 26th
A Banquet (2021)
Alone Together (2022)
How to Please a Woman (2022)
Tuesday, November 29th
Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne: Complete Season 1 (Hulu Original)
Christmas at the Drive-In (2022)
*All programming is subject to change without notice to subscribers
Disney News Round-Up: Green Army Men Returning, Fantasmic Show Times, Disneyland Candy Canes, Minnie Fireworks being Show all Christmas Week. New Pandora Holiday’s charms have come out early, and Visa makes a long-term deal with Disney. Plus entertainment and food.
A new Space Mountain model is now for sale at shopDisney.com, but an interesting error has been caught by eagle-eyed fans. Though the photo has since been removed by Disney, an initial product image featured the top of the model protruding from the base. Check out the photo below:
The new model is now available on shopDisney.com for $29.99 USD. A synopsis of the product reads:
“Imagine building your favorite Tomorrowland attraction with this Space Mountain Model Kit. Imaginations soar thanks to the detailed 27-piece kit that celebrates the place where so many galactic dreams come true. The packaging is inspired by classic blueprints and behind-the-scenes Disney Imagineering notes. It’s all Mickey Mouse-approved too. Now it can be yours to build and put on display for light-years to come. Magic in the details:”
Created especially for Disneyland Resort
Buildable Space Mountain model kit
27-pieces
Inspired by the Space Mountain attraction at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland
The bare necessities
Ages 8+
Plastic
Model: 7” x 7” x 4 1/4” (assembled)
Package: 9” x 7 1/2” x 5 1/3”
Imported
Safety WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Recently, an unidentified woman was caught keying a Tesla with a built-in security camera at Walt Disney World. The incident reportedly took place in the Epcot parking lot and a police report has been filed. The original poster, @dianlane on TikTok, shared that Disney is unable to do anything about the incident. Check out the video below:
If you know the woman featured in the videos or have any information regarding the incident, be sure to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at their non-emergency number (407) 836-4357. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney Parks!
