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‘Jackass Forever’ Director to Produce ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary

'Jackass Forever' Director to Produce 'Stolen Kingdom' Documentary

According to Deadline, ‘Jackass Forever’ Director Jeff Tremaine has signed on to produce the ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary film that will feature 30 years of Disney history that led to the theft of Disney property such as Buzzy, the audio-animatronic. Originally, Buzzy could be found in the Cranium Command attraction at EPCOT but went missing sometime in 2018 and was found for sale and accidentally purchased and recovered by NBA player Robin Lopez in 2019.

Related: Twitter is a Buzzy over stolen Cranium Command Character from Wonders of Life Attraction in Epcot

Tremaine shared his excitement for the project, stating: “Josh [Bailey] and Sam [Fraser] somehow found me and introduced me to this story I found so compelling. I was inspired by not only this story but by these young filmmakers. Having been a part of some Disneyland misbehavior, I’m excited to be involved in this.”

A synopsis of the documentary film reads, “Stolen Kingdom will span 30 years, exploring all the outrageous hi-jinks that have ensued at Walt Disney World Resort, including the theft of a very valuable audio-animatronic from the once-popular Cranium Command attraction, which is now defunct.”

Related: Buzzy’s Clothes Were Stolen in August From Wonders of Life

This is a developing story, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney!

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Disney Branded Television Presents New and Fan-Favorite Halloween Programming

Disney Branded Television Presents New and Fan-Favorite Halloween Programming

Disney will present a pumpkin-spiced brew of Halloween stories that inspire and connect kids ages 2-14. Each day for more than a month, Disney Channel’s “Calling All The Monsters” and Disney Junior’s “Trick or Treats” programming events will serve as the premiere destination for Disney Branded Television’s Halloween-themed content, including the debut of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “Under Wraps 2” and new Halloween-themed “Raven’s Home,” “BUNK’D,” “The Villains of Valley View,” “Eureka!,” ”Mickey Mouse Funhouse” and “Firebuds” episodes and marathons for the whole family to enjoy from SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, through MONDAY, OCT. 31.

In its world premiere on SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 (8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), “Under Wraps 2,” the sequel to the eerie-sistibly fun Halloween Disney Channel Original, picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon) and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend a Halloween-themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold (Phil Wright) and his beloved Rose (Rryla McIntosh) may be in danger. “Under Wraps 2” will premiere on FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, on Disney+. 

Related: Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween 2022 Schedule

Beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 26, Disney Channel will air Halloween-themed movies every weeknight (8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), including fan favorites “Hotel Transylvania,” “Hotel Transylvania 2,” “Hotel Transylvania 3,” “Halloweentown” and “Halloweentown II.”

Disney Channel will premiere chilling and thrilling episodes of hit series, including:

BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “Bunkhouse of Horror”

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 9:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel

A mysterious handyman tells the camp three spooky stories set on the ranch involving a cursed bracelet, a possessed scarecrow, and a magic wishing well.

Hamster & Gretel “The Nightmarionette” 

SATURDAY, OCT. 1, at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel

Hamster and Gretel battle a villain who projects people’s greatest fears before their eyes. With Kevin and Fred’s help, Gretel must face her biggest fears in order to defeat him. 

The Villains of Valley View “Havoc-ween” 

SUNDAY, OCT. 2, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12, on Disney+

Amy brings her mischievous body-snatching grandma to a party. Vic and Eva scam kids out of their candy until they come across a villain even bigger than themselves.

Raven’s Home “A Girl Called Tasha” 

SUNDAY, OCT. 2, at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, on Disney+

Alice uses a spell to bring her doll, Tasha, to life. But when Tasha refuses to return to being a doll, Alice must enlist the help of Booker, Ivy and Neil.

The Worst Witch “The Three Impossibilities,” Season Four Premiere

FRIDAY, OCT. 21, at 4:30 p.m. EDT

Mildred must complete the Three Impossibilities by sunset in order to return to her old look, but first, she must find out what they are.

The Worst Witch “The Witching Hour Part 1/The Witching Hour Part 2,” Two-Part Season Finale 

MONDAY, OCT. 31, at 4:00 p.m. EDT

Mildred is banished to Wormwood when her spell design goes horribly wrong, as Agatha uses Ethel to help seize power at Cackles. Agatha’s victims in vanishment will be recycled at midnight — unless Mildred and Co. can find a way to restore Miss Cackle to herself.

Viewers are also invited to Disney Channel for:

  • “Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride,” SUNDAY, OCT. 9, at 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • “Spookiz,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, at 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • “ZOMBIES 3 Alien Stories” encore special event, SUNDAY, OCT. 30, at 7:00 p.m. EDT

For preschoolers and parents/caregivers, special Halloween-themed episodes of favorite Disney Junior series premiere during a “Trick or Treats” week-long event beginning SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, including:

PJ Masks “Trick or Treat/Trick or Treat Part II” 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

Orticia gets carried away by tricking, not treating.

Minnie’s Bow-Toons “A Dark and Stormy Night at the Party Palace” 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 11:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

Daisy’s imagination gets the best of her when she mistakes a cute skunk for the Spooky Doodle Stink Monster.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse “The Magic Mansion” 

MONDAY, SEPT. 26, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

The Great Goofini tries a new magic trick using Daisy’s favorite stuffed animal.

Eureka! “Eurek-Or-Treat” 

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

Eureka’s life-like spikosaurus costume gets stolen by a real spikosaurus.

Puppy Dog Pals “The Pumpkin King/The Elf Who Halloween’d” 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

When the pumpkin king crown goes missing, the pets make it their mission to find it. Then, an elf friend is in town to experience Halloween, but the pets try too hard to show him how to have fun.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Fifty-Foot Pluto!” 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

Pluto becomes giant-size when he tries to help Franken-Pete get ready for the pumpkin carving contest.

Firebuds “The Not-So Haunted House/Halloween Heroes” 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

The Firebuds host a not-so-haunted house for little cars, but Iggy and Rod crash the party. Then, the Firebuds stop a Halloween candy bandit. 

Lauren “Lolo” Spencer (“Give Me Liberty”) guest stars as Jayden’s sister, Jazzy and LaChanze (Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) recurs as Jayden’s mom, Jenna.

Additional Disney Junior Halloween episodes throughout the month include:

Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Ghosts of Haunted Gulch” 

FRIDAY, OCT. 7, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and 12:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior

Mickey and the gang get a call from Mayor Clarabelle, who needs help clearing spooky ghosts out of Sunny Gulch. 

GRAMMY®-nominated country singer Mickey Guyton recurs as Wanda Warbler. 

Dino Ranch “The Creepy Cryosaur” 

FRIDAY, OCT. 14, at 9:45 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior

In the episode, Clara Tinhorn tries to scare the junior ranchers during their pumpkin patch harvest and gets a taste of her own medicine.

Beginning SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, Disney XD will present Halloween-themed episodes of fan-favorite shows:

  • “GhostForce” season one finale week is MONDAY, OCT. 3, through FRIDAY, OCT. 7, with new episodes daily on Disney XD at 5:00 p.m. EDT
  • “Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride” on SUNDAY, OCT. 16, on Disney XD at 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • “ZOMBIE-thon” special on MONDAY, OCT. 17, on Disney XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • “Toy Story of Terror” will be presented throughout the month of October

Related: MORE Halloween Food and Drinks coming to Disney World & Disney Springs

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney!

Carol Stein the Piano Lady to retire from Disney World

The Piano Lady
Carol Stein the Piano Lady to retire from Disney World
Photo Credit Carol Stein

Carol Stein the Piano Lady has just announced that she will be retiring from Walt Disney World in November.

In a heartfelt message on her Facebook Page, she shared the announcement along with her upcoming schedule if you wanted to see her one last time.

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Carol Stein the Piano Lady to retire from Disney World
Photo Credit Carol Stein

So……. With emotional feelings of excitement and a timeless treasure of magical memories….
I have decided to RETIRE from my full-time position as a musician at Walt Disney World as of Saturday, November 5, 2022.

I look forward to spending more time with my amazing husband, Lee Wolfson, as we begin an exciting new phase of our lives together….. enjoying life, traveling the world …. performing concerts, composing, and many more exciting new endeavors!

Next week will be my last week at the American Adventure Rotunda as I perform on
Sept. 26, 28,and 29
💗🇺🇸💗

Beginning October 3rd I will once again be performing at the
ROSE & CROWN PUB
for 3 days on
Oct. 3, 4, 6
💗🇬🇧🍺💗

Then I will be away traveling in Europe for the month of October and return to perform my LAST WEEK as a full-time musician at EPCOT on Nov 1, 2, 3 in The Rose & Crown Pub.

I want to thank so many people who have given me the opportunity to perform with the Disney company for so many decades. I am forever grateful to Chris Oyen who first brought me home from traveling around the world to perform full-time at the Comedy Warehouse at Pleasure Island. You helped me grow so much as a person and a performer. Thank you for believing in me.

To all my fellow cast members who are more like family… you will always be in my heart. 💗

To all the guests who I have had the pleasure of performing for and getting to know over three decades…
YOU ARE TRULY THE MAGIC!
You are the reason I had the opportunity to share my passion and music at Walt Disney World.

I have been so fortunate to perform for so many years at Pleasure Island, The Grand Floridian, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Studios, Animal Kingdom, and of course my beloved EPCOT along with countless other venues, conventions, and special events! I so appreciate all the creative energy and talents of the show directors, actors, dancers, Musicians, Costumer‘s, technicians, custodial, ops cast members, and the many managers who I’ve had the opportunity to work with. You have all enriched my life.

I am still going to remain as a CT Cast Member at Walt Disney World – and look forward to performing as a musician for special events and many other venues for years to come.

Thank you ! Thank You ! Thank you!
My heart is filled with pixie-dust and joyous tears.

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Carol Stein the Piano Lady to retire from Disney World
Photo Credit Carol Stein

We wish Carol all the best in her retirement. Thank you so much for all of the Magic you have shared over the years!

New Disney World Annual Passholder And DVC Members Halloween Pins!

Halloween Pins
Halloween Pins

New limited edition Halloween Pins for Disney World annual passholders and DVC members!

We found them at Traders Outpost in Magic Kingdom, they are both super cute and a great way to remember the spookiest season at the most magical place on Earth.

Halloween Pins

First we have the Disney Vacation Club Member pin featuring Mickey Mouse in his pumpkin costume and text that says “Boo To You!” plus some spooky icons.

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Halloween Pins

The second is the passholder pin featuring a purple heart with two friendly ghosts hugging in a heart shape as well. On the sides Mickey and Minnie are ready to go trick or treating in their pumpkin and cat costume!

You can take a closer look at them in our instagram post:

Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

40th
Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

October 1st, 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT. Today we have a first look at the new Food & Drink offerings coming to Epcot for its 40th Anniversary!

Since opening in 1982, the park has allowed guests who have passed through its gates to get a glimpse into the future, travel the world while experiencing different cultures, and take their taste buds on a journey through delicious food festivals. The possibilities have been endless and will continue to be with the exciting plans that lie ahead in the future of this iconic theme park.

Related – Epcot 40th Anniversary Merchandise NEW Details Revealed

To celebrate this momentous occasion, it’s only fitting to have some tasty treats. For select days surrounding the anniversary, various locations will be serving up eats and sips honoring 40 years of fun and flavors. From the EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle at the recently opened Connections Café to the Figment Sponge Cake at Sunshine Seasons, and the Dan Dan Noodles at Nine Dragons Restaurant, there is something for everyone to get a taste of the celebrations. 

Read on for more…

Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Connections Café (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

Choza de Margarita (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last) 

  • 40th Fiesta: Celebrate the colors for the anniversary of EPCOT with this frozen margarita in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup
Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Funnel Cake (Available Oct. 1 and 2) 

  • Celebration Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and 40th candies
Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Garden House (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) 

  • Sake Cocktail Flight featuring Samurai, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Sunset, and Violet Sake

La Hacienda de San Angel and San Angel Inn (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last)

  • Flan: Vanilla custard topped with blueberries, whipped cream, and a “MEXICO 40” white chocolate garnish
  • Clarified Margarita: Tequila, orange liqueur, lemon, and simple syrup in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup with glow cube
Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Nine Dragons Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) 

  • Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, shredded cucumber, and green onion

Space 220 Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) Crema Catalana: Vanilla cream custard, lemon snow, citrus segments, and spicy ginger crumble

Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Sunshine Seasons (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3; Mobile order available)

  • Figment Sponge Cake with honey-lime mousse

Teppan Edo (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) 

  • EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT
Celebrate the Epcot 40th Anniversary with these new Food & Drink offerings

Tokyo Dining (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) 

  • EPCOT 40th Kaisen Chirashi Don: Celebration sushi bowl 
  • EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT

Happy 40th Anniversary EPCOT!

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) 

New Coco Ear Headband Spotted At Walt Disney World!

Coco Ear Headband
Coco Ear Headband

We are going un poco loco over this new Coco Ear Headband!

These ears are inspired in the “Dia de los Muertos” holiday celebrated in Mexico that allow us to remember those who passed away by welcoming back their souls in a celebration that includes an altar, food, drinks and remembering funny anecdotes about the departed.

This Coco Ear Headband features two crotchet floral ears in purple and orange that resemble the famous cempazuchitl (merigold) flower used during the day of the dead and a crotchet orange bow with a sugar skull in the middle. They are super cute and unique! Definitely a must have in your collection.

Related – New Coco Dooney & Bourke Collection Available At Walt Disney World!

You can find these ears at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. They used to be available on shopDisney but sold out pretty quickly, we hope they are back online soon! In the meantime, take a closer look at them in the video in our latest instagram post:

Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Next Month

HBCU
Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Next Month

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2022) – High school students from across the Southeast and beyond will descend on Walt Disney World Resort next month for the largest-ever HBCU Week featuring a huge college fair, a parade of high-stepping marching bands, a fierce battle of the bands and a live ESPN broadcast.

A record number of high school students (more than 5,000) and Historically Black Colleges and University representatives (nearly 50) will take part in the weekend event, October 7-9, 2022, when more than $10 million in scholarships are expected to be awarded, which would be another event record. Since 2017, more than 3,500 on-the-spot admissions have been offered, along with more than $23 million in scholarships.

First HBCU Event on Disney Property

This is the first time in its five-year history that the Historically Black Colleges and University Week Foundation is hosting its annual event at Walt Disney World Resort, which is expanding the foundation’s ability to stage new and more high-profile activities for its attendees. As a result, this year there will be a parade of HBCU bands down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park; a battle of the bands at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex along with the college fair; a live broadcast of ESPN’s First Take show featuring HBCU Week ambassador Stephen A. Smith and show host Molly Qerim; and Lunch and Learn seminars for students to gain educational and career insights.

Delaware State, Bethune Cookman, North Carolina A&T, Winston-Salem State, and Alcorn University will participate in the parade at Magic Kingdom and compete in the Battle of the Bands.

“We are pleased to share in the mission to highlight the rich history and cultural significance of HBCUs, creating educational and, ultimately, career opportunities for students,” said HBCU Week Founder and CEO Ashley Christopher. “Hosting this national event at Walt Disney World Resort helps amplify the mission of HBCU Week, attracting more parents and students throughout the country to our events and helps make an even greater impact in fostering opportunities for thousands of students.”

Disney Collaboration

Disney’s involvement in Historically Black Colleges and University Week is part of a relationship between HBCU Week Foundation and Disney on the Yard, an initiative focused on deepening Disney’s engagement with HBCUs. By working more closely with HBCUs, Disney aims to continue building a long-term pipeline of Black employee talent through the development of student internships, mentorship opportunities, career and employee spotlights, scholarships, and more.

“This event is an ideal collaboration in that it highlights Disney’s commitment to supporting HBCUs and the mission of HBCU Week,” said Avis Lewis, Vice President of Human Resources, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disney Parks International. “We are pleased with the immense momentum we are seeing already, with unprecedented attendance at the college fair and a host of exciting events planned. We look forward to seeing students and parents from all over the Southeast enjoying this event and all the magic of Disney while they are here.”

Admission and Tickets

Disney theme park admission and reservations are required for entry to Magic Kingdom Park for the HBCU Week band parade. Tickets are also required for the Battle of the Bands at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. There is no admission charge for all other Historically Black Colleges and University events.

For more information about HBCU Week and for students to register for the College Fair, visit www.HBCUWeek.org. Follow HBCU Week on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.

About HBCU Week
HBCU Week was founded by Ashley Christopher, Esq. in 2017.  It is managed by the HBCU Week Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. HBCU Week consists of multi-day events held throughout the nation each year, designed to encourage high school-aged youth to enroll in HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America. A highlight of our events is the College Fair, which offers on-the-spot college acceptance and scholarships to qualified high school seniors. www.HBCUWeek.org. Follow HBCU Week on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Next Month

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About ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, located at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is a premier site for amateur sports in the nation. The complex has hosted more than 100 entertainment and sporting events each year and has accommodated 70 different sports featuring athletes from 70 different countries. Designed to provide professional, amateur, and youth athletes with experiences synonymous with the names Disney and ESPN, the 220-acre facility features multiple competition venues, including 16 baseball/softball fields, a 9,500-seat ballpark, 18 multi-purpose outdoor fields for soccer, football, and field hockey, three indoor venues for basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, dance and other indoor sports, a track, and field facility and a cross country course. For more information, visit disneysportsnews.com for news releases, photos, and videos, follow on Twitter at @ESPNWWOS and at Facebook at ESPNWWOS.

About Disney on the Yard
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at The Walt Disney Company. Disney on the Yard was established to deepen engagement and relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We are energized and committed to creating meaningful connections through student internships, networking, mentorship opportunities, career showcases, and more. We will continue to make a difference and move in a more inclusive direction where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Will you or anyone you know be attending this event?

Be sure to stay tuned to Chip and Company for all the latest Disney news.

All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

Space Mountain
All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

Ravensburger, the acclaimed publisher behind award-winning board games, toys, and puzzles, today announced Space Mountain: All Systems Go, an intergalactic adventure game based on the thrilling Disney Parks Space Mountain® attraction. The high-flying game features art from all five Space Mountain attractions from around the globe and will be available nationwide in October 2022.

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All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon


“As huge Disney Parks fans, the team was excited to take on the challenge to transform another attraction into a tabletop game experience,” said Cassidy Werner, Head of Games for Ravensburger North America. “Space Mountain: All Systems Go captures the excitement of the Space Mountain attraction and delivers it to players in the comfort of their own homes.”

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All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

In Space Mountain: All Systems Go, designed by Chris Leder and Kevin Rodgers, players take on the role of pilots who adventure to the furthest reaches of space. To complete their mission and win the game, players must visit all five Starports while zipping over wormholes, avoiding asteroids, and performing daring twists around flying comets, unknown planets, and more. 

All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

Included in the game are standees of all five Space Mountain attractions from Disney Parks around the world (Disneyland Paris Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, and Disneyland® Resort). The game’s components also nod to fan-favorite parts of the ride, including a “Launch Bay” dice tower and four colorful rockets.

All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

Space Mountain: All Systems Gowill be available in October 2022 for $29.99 MSRP at major retailers and friendly local game stores. The game is suitable for two-to-four players, ages 8+, and plays in roughly 20-to-40 minutes.

All Systems Go: All new Space Mountain Board Game coming soon

Disney Halloween Collection now available at Lowe’s Home Improvement

Lowes
Lowes

Now available at most Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores is the Disney Halloween Collection, featuring the Nightmare before Christmas.

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Disney Halloween Collection now available at Lowe's Home Improvement

When walking in guests were greeted by a HUGE Jack Skellington inflatable. It was almost as tall as the ceiling.

There were quite a few inflatables here at Lowe’s. One of my favorites was Disney’s Haunted Mansion Hitchhikers Ghost Doom Buggy which you can actually buy online here.

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The shelves at my local Lowe’s in North Carolina were pretty full. They had almost every item in stock and a few of these items made their way into my cart. Most of the items are still available online as well.

They also had Nightmare before Christmas and Haunted Mansion standable plush characters who would look perfect on a mantle or on a bar, these are what I brought home and exactly where they are going to go.

Disney Halloween Collection now available at Lowe's Home Improvement

What was missing that I really wanted was the Disney 3-ft Lighted Lilo & Stitch Vampire Inflatable. Lucky for me it was still in stock online.

I was able to take a video that gives you a better look at the Disney Halloween items available inside my local Lowes’s Home Improvement store.

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Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, debuted this summer and is absolutely stunning! Just like the other ships in the fleet, the Disney Wish offers guests rotational dining.

The Disney Wish features three different family dining locations, each with their own stories to share – 1923Worlds of Marvel, and Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure. Each dining room offers something unique and serves up some truly delicious dishes that will leave you wanting to order more – which you can!

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Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

1923 

1923, named after the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, pays homage to the golden age of animation and embraces that old Hollywood feel as sketches and models of animation classics can be found all throughout the dining room. The dining room is split into two parts, one dedicated to Walt Disney and one to his brother, Roy Disney. The delicious cuisine is inspired by California flavors and ingredients.

Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Appetizers 

  • Alameda Porcini Spiced Ahi Tuna with pickled lotus root, oyster mushroom, black sesame brittle, wasabi, and yuzu mayonnaise (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Hyperion Four-Cheese Tri-Color Tortelloni with Meyer lemon, artichoke, sun-dried tomato, and baby spinach 
  • Burrata Mozzarella Cheese & Prosciutto di Parma with crisp cranberry and sunflower seed phyllo and charred blood orange
  • Kingswell Duck Confit Pastilla Dates with apricot, ginger, red pepper, saffron, and black raspberry jam 

Salads

  • Fennel, Bartlett Pear and Tatsoi Salad with Manchego cheese, walnuts, and sherry dressing (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Split Napa Baby Romaine Lettuce with Caesar dressing, heirloom grape tomatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and ciabatta garlic croutons

From the Kettle

  • Pulled Guinea Hen Corn Chowder: Yukon gold potato, cilantro, and smoked bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Roasted Roma Tomato Soup with sourdough purple basil crostini (Plant-based)

Bread Service 

  • Fig and Olive Bread with honey butter dip
Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Entrées 

  • Tortiglioni Pasta: Prosecco cream, pancetta, shallots, cremini mushrooms, and lemon thyme
  • Seared Verlasso Salmon Filet: Californian wild honey parsnip purée, orange fennel essence, and sautéed black garlic rapini (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Riverside Roasted Green Circle Chicken: Leek rondels, brussels sprouts, Yukon potato fondant, Honeycrisp apple chutney, and cabernet sauvignon reduction (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Italian Flat Parsley and Rosemary-crusted Rack of Lamb: Dauphinoise potato, roasted petite turnip, carrot, zucchini, and zinfandel rosemary sauce
  • 1923 Peppered Filet Mignon: Buttered long green beans, smoked bacon, crushed fingerling potato hash, and pink pepper café au lait (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Vegetarian 

  • Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Kabocha & Butternut Squash: Zaalouk, garbanzo, cinnamon brown rice, couscous, cilantro, arugula, pita, and Harissa dairy free yogurt (Plant-based) 
  • Buena Vista Soft Shell Tacos: Coconut oil quinoa, poblano, sweet bell pepper, salsa fresca, feta cheese, pickled red onions, and cashew cream

Lighter Notes 

These items are served with garden vegetables and your choice of steamed white rice or baked potatoes. 

  • Los Feliz Lobster Salad: Baby bibb, endive lettuce, avocado, jicama, celery, purple potato, tostones, black beans, grape tomatoes, cilantro, and lime (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak
  • Roasted Breast of Chicken
  • Oven-baked Fillet of Salmon
Guide to the Food & Drink Options on the Disney Wish

Desserts 

  • Churros Calientes Sugar Spice Churros, Dulce de Leche
  • Flourless Orange Almond Cake Guava Gel, Lychee Yogurt Crème
  • Atwater Fuji Apple Cheesecake Sweet Dough Shell, Caramelized Apples, Cinnamon Cheesecake, Rolled Oat Crumble
  • Hollywood Hills Hot Chocolate Fudge Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, fudge brownie bites, fresh whipped cream, and glazed cherry
  • Burbank Blueberry-Lemon Bavarian Cream: Signature Dessert with Ecuador vanilla bean, lemon rocks, and dried raspberry meringue
  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding with strawberry-lime salsa and matcha crumble (No Sugar Added) 
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Kid’s Menu 

Starters

  • Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with crisp cheese twist
  • Goofy’s Garden Salad with your favorite choice of dressing

Main Event

Entrées served with fresh vegetables and your choice of smashed potatoes, steak fries, or macaroni & cheese.

  • Chicken Pot Pie with carrots, potatoes, celery, and peas
  • Mini Cheeseburger on brioche bun
  • Panko-Crusted Cod with tartar sauce 
  • Crusty Pepperoni Pizza

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Disney Check Meals 

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin with green beans, roasted red skin potatoes, and strawberry yogurt parfait
  • Whole Wheat Spiral Pasta & Tomato Sauce with roasted sliced chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, green peas, and apple slices

Desserts

  • Warm Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles
  • Mickey Ice Cream Bar
  • Selection of Assorted Ice Cream
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Worlds of Marvel

At Worlds of Marvel, you can assist some Marvel heroes, like Ant-Man and the Wasp, with quantum technology as you choose among plates inspired by the locales of the characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Showcase Appetizers 

  • Smoked Salmon: Minneola, English cucumber, crème frâiche, dill, chive, and salmon caviar (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Steamed Bao Buns: Seared ginger orange pork belly, toasted sesame seeds, pickled daikon, spring onions, and mirin soy honey glaze
  • Hearts of Palm Ceviche: Tamarillo, sweet potato, purple onion, lime, cilantro, bell pepper, infinity stone popcorn (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Crispy Breaded Fried Shrimp: White cheddar and corn grits, bell peppers, collard greens, and smokehouse barbecue sauce

Wakandan Salads 

  • Heirloom Tomato Salad: Escarole, arugula, purple onion, black beans, blue and red corn chips, parsley, and bearss lime (Plant-based) 
  • Iceberg Wedge: Candied pecans, smoked bacon lardons, black and globe radish, Maytag blue cheese (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
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From the Sokovian Kettle 

  • “Kartoffelsuppe”: Creamed potato soup, carrots, celery, knockwurst, and thyme (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup: Sour cream, red beet, and lemon

Bread Service

  • Marble Loaf with red bell pepper dipping sauce

Entrées Assemble 

  • Berbere Spiced Pork Chop: Wakandan vegetable pilau, pomegranate, red pepper sauce, rainbow chard, and roasted scallion (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Chicken Schnitzel: Panko-crusted chicken breast, butter sautéed potatoes, caramelized onions, long green beans, lemon, anchovy, and capers
  • Seared Turbot Filet: Sweet pea purée, roasted heirloom carrots, Romanesco, pancetta, and tarragon sandefjord sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Golden Mystic Pasta: Caramelized scallops, angel hair, chardonnay lemon saffron cream, roasted vine tomatoes, and savoy spinach
  • Delmonico Rib-Eye Steak with Black Truffle Butter: Whipped Yukon gold potatoes, green asparagus, and cabernet reduction (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
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Vegetarian

  • Ricotta Gnocchi: Fontina cheese, caramelized grape tomato confit, broccoli rabe, and arugula pesto
  • Shiitake and Tofu Udon: Udon noodles, baby Bok Choy, tofu, red onions, kombu, enoki mushrooms, and miso shiitake broth (Plant-based) 
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Lighter Notes

These items are served with garden vegetables and your choice of steamed white rice or baked potatoes. 

  • Lamb Shawarma Salad: Slow-roasted cumin spiced pulled lamb leg in mini pitas with iceberg, endive, romaine lettuce, sumac onions, vine tomatoes, pickled red cabbage, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, and lemon yogurt dressing
  • Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak
  • Slow-roasted Breast of Chicken
  • Oven-baked Fillet of Salmon
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Desserts

  • Subatomic Sticky Date Pudding: Salted coconut macaroon, balsamic caramel glaze, and vanilla ice cream
  • Quantum Key Lime Pie: Key Lime curd, raspberry gel, and whipped lime ganache
  • Nano Dobos Torta: Layered cake, rich chocolate truffle cream, and caramel
  • Pym Doughnut Sundae: Dulce de leche ice cream, pecan brownie, caramel fudge sauce, chocolate glazed mini-doughnut, and whipped cream
  • Cheesecake Byte: Signature dessert with fresh berries, strawberry jelly, and whipped cream
  • Wakanda Flourless Chocolate Beetroot Cake: Chocolate beetroot cake, pepper crème, and milk chocolate soil (No Sugar Added)
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World of Kid’s Menu 

Super Hero Starters

  • Creamed Potato Soup with carrots and celery
  • Garden Salad with your favorite choice of dressing

Main Event

Entrées served with fresh vegetables and your choice of smashed potatoes, steak fries, or macaroni & cheese.

  • Crisp Chicken Tenders with ranch dressing 
  • Mini Cheeseburger on brioche bun
  • Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza
  • Baked Filet of Cod
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Disney Check Meals 

  • Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Pasta with Mega Turkey Meatball: Marinara sauce, garden salad, and apple slices
  • Barbecue-glazed Chicken breast with roasted sweet potato wedges, sweet corn, and fruit salad

Daring Dessert

  • Quantum Cupcake: Red velvet cake, cream cheese, and Marvel sprinkles
  • Mickey Ice Cream Bar
  • Selection of Assorted Ice Cream
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Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Experience 

You can join Anna, Kristoff, Elsa, Olaf, and even Oaken as they celebrate Anna and Kristoff’s engagement at Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure. Enjoy live music from “local” musicians who specialize in Nordic renditions of familiar “Frozen” songs while indulging in Norwegian-inspired dishes that will make your tastebuds sing!

Smorgasbord 

  • Anna’s Koldtbord: “Hot” smoked salmon, smoked fiord trout horseradish lefse, salmon gravlax, sweet shrimp, dill honey mustard, and crisp knackebrot 
  • Blushing Oaken’s Chilled White and Green Asparagus: Pea tendrils, heirloom tomatoes, radish, and dill (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
  • Elsa’s Royal Baked Scallops: Shrimp tarragon bisque, rainbow carrots, leeks, and flaky pastry
  • Jarlsberg Cheese & Rosemary Ham Tart: Gala apple and Williams pear compote

Salads

  • Nordic Cucumber, Potato & Carrot Salad: Baby oakleaf and Lolla Rossa lettuce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
  • Troll Valley Baby Field Greens: Vanilla, apricots, brioche croutons, candied walnuts, and lingonberry dressing
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From the Kettle

  • Sven’s Favorite Carrot Soup with caraway, and rye sippits
  • Split Yellow Pea Soup with pulled ham hock and pannekaken

Bread Service

  • Six-Grain Viking Loaf with roasted onion dip
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Entrées

  • King Agnarr’s Dry-rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin: Buttered chard, honey butternut squash, Yukon gold potato purée, crisp shallots, red currant port wine reduction
  • Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass: White asparagus, petite leeks, savoy spinach, romanesco, peas, kohlrabi, rainbow carrots, seared scallop, pea tendrils, mjod vinaigrette
  • Arendelle Kjottkake: Braised meatballs, rosemary cream reduction, egg noodles, and lingonberry chutney
  • Juniper Spiced Roasted Chicken Breast: Scallions, duck confit double-fried potatoes, estragon, and wild mushroom ragout (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Garlic & Thyme Roasted Beef Rib-Eye: Double-baked potato, buttered broccoli, sweet honey-roasted carrots, and cabernet jus (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Vegetarian 

  • Queen Iduna’s Potato Lefse: Marjoram butter crust, heirloom carrots, spinach, celeriac, green and white asparagus, baby brussels sprouts, leeks, and aquavit Jarlsberg cream
  • Käldolmar: Plant-based “beef,” savoy cabbage, brown rice, carrots, celery, and dill yogurt drizzle

Lighter Notes

These items are served with garden vegetables and your choice of steamed white rice or baked potatoes. 

  • Seared Salmon Salad: Fennel seed quinoa, boston bibb, oakleaf, spinach, endive lettuce, red cabbage, green onion, soft egg, cucumber, dill, whole-grain mustard dressing, and honey biscuit streusel
  • Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak
  • Slow-roasted Breast of Chicken
  • Oven-baked Fillet of Salmon
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Desserts 

  • Eplekake, Apple Cake: Caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, and Florentine almond crunch
  • Norwegian Pancake Roulade: Pancake, lingonberry jam, and gjovik white chocolate cheesecake
  • Kvafjordkake: Butter cake, baked almond meringue, vanilla cream, and berry compote
  • “It’s Elsa’s Coronation Sundae!”: Mint chocolate chip ice cream, marshmallows, fresh whipped cream, and snowflakes
  • Troll Family’s Rock Chocolate Bar: Signature Dessert with chocolate cake, pistachio cookie rocks, and elderflower meringue
  • Citrus-Almond Cake: Lemon almond cake, buttermilk ice cream, and orange fennel salad (No Sugar Added) 
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Kid’s Menu 

Starters

  • Sven’s Sweet Carrot Soup with buttery croutons
  • Troll’s Garden Salad with your favorite choice of dressing

Main Event

Entrées served with fresh vegetables and your choice of smashed potatoes, steak fries, or macaroni & cheese. 

  • 3oz. Sirloin Steak & Grilled Shrimp
  • The Royal Corn Dog with honey mustard dipping sauce
  • Barbecue Chicken Pizza
  • Mini Cheeseburger on brioche bun
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Disney Check Meals 

  • Elsa & Anna’s Baked Salmon with brown rice pilaf, roasted cauliflower florets, and blueberry crunch parfait
  • Kristoff’s Whole-Wheat Penne Pasta with Meatballs: Tomato sauce, steamed carrots, and apple slices

Desserts

  • Olaf’s Campfire S’mores Bar: Graham cracker, roasted marshmallow, oreo cookies, double chocolate, and vanilla ice cream
  • Mickey Ice Cream Bar
  • Selection of Assorted Ice Cream

As you can see, there is plenty to enjoy from rotation dining aboard the brand-new Disney Wish! From flavors that take you across the worlds of Marvel, to the golden age of animation, and even an engagement party fit for royalty, the Disney Wish is a foodie’s wish come true!

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Harbor Nights Returns this Fall to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Harbor Nights Returns this Fall to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Harbor Nights Returns this Fall to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Harbor Nights is returning to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel next month. Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita is a lively event on the Harbor Piazza featuring wines, chef-inspired food stations, and a live band. It’s a truly authentic Italian evening set beside a picturesque harbor that’s perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends. The glow of twinkling lights, the aroma of Italian cuisine, the sounds of music in the air. It’s not the Mediterranean coast, but it is la dolce vita – the sweet life – at its finest at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Harbor Nights Returns this Fall to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

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What: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel’s food and wine event, Harbor Nights, returns to the picturesque Harbor Piazza this fall. Guests can celebrate ‘la dolce vita’ – the sweet life – in a place inspired by the beauty and charm of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy.  The evening features select wines, sparkling wines and expertly-prepared food from each of the hotel’s restaurants, along with live music.

Harbor Nights takes place outdoors (weather permitting) under the twinkling lights of the hotel’s majestic Harbor Piazza, one of Orlando’s most unique outdoor event spaces.

Harbor Nights is an adults-only (ages 21+) event.

When: Friday, October 21, 2022, 6:30 pm

Where: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819

Tickets: Tickets start at $79 plus fees and tax. Limited VIP tickets are $109 plus fees and tax and include all the benefits of a regular Harbor Nights ticket, plus reserved seating in a special area with private wine station and passed hors d’oeuvres.

If you’d like to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, 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 wonderful vacation.

Baby White Rhino celebrates his first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Baby White Rhino celebrates his first birthday at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Baby White Rhino celebrates his first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Baby white rhino, Mylo, has celebrated his first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Mylo was born on September 8, 2021. He is now one year old and getting the hang of being a member of the rhino crash!

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Dr. Mark Penning shared a birthday post on Instagram:

“Happy #WorldRhinoDay! 🦏

Can you believe Mylo is already a year old? He’s growing up so fast! As he continues to mature, he’s perfecting the natural behaviors he learned from his family at an early age, like wallowing in the mud, which helps protect his skin from the sun and keeps him cool.

Visit Mylo and the rest of the white rhino crash on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.”

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Do you like to visit the rhinos on Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

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