We previously reported that a rumor was going around about Disney relocating jobs from California to Florida. Disney has now confirmed that 2000 jobs will be moved from California to Florida.
Throughout the next 18 months, The Walt Disney Co. will move roughly 2000 jobs from its California headquarters to a new community in Southeast Orlando. Lake Nona will house a Disney campus that will be home to Disney Imagineers and other professionals. No specific location has been chosen for the Lake Nona project yet.
Most of the jobs being relocated to Florida are related to Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division – which includes theme parks – but are not fully dedicated to Disneyland. The relocating jobs represent less than 5% of the Disney jobs in California.
New Baby Lowland Gorilla born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Mom, Azizi and baby are doing good and bonding! We do not know what is going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but this marks the 4th major birth announcement in as many months. This makes it 2 births in 24 hours, prior to this, the new Baby Hippo was born July 12, 2021. Along with new Baby Gorilla being born July 13th. Furthermore, we had reported earlier births of the Masai giraffe foal and Dash a Hartmann’s mountain zebra. You can see new video of the two new moms below.
New Baby Lowland Gorilla Born –
Baby love times two! We’re celebrating yet another baby animal birth and are excited to share a first look at the youngest member of our gorilla troop – a western lowland gorilla infant born on July 13! Here are some #KeeperCam photos of mom and baby bonding. Check back for more photos of this adorable addition (and our new hippo calf) soon.
Congratulations to the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment! No word on when Mom and infant will join the others at Disney’s Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.
Venture into the Heart of Africa
Encounter exotic animals as you trek through dense forests and sprawling savannas. Embark on a self-guided tour of the Pangani Forest and experience amazing creatures in their natural habitats—up-close and personal!
Follow the Trail Meander along winding paths amid a lush forest trail of African flora and fauna. Spot an adorable meerkat on a rocky perch or an impressive Grevy’s zebra on the savanna—before coming face to face with a gentle troop of western lowland gorillas on a grassy hillside—who are just as curious to see you as you are to see them!
During your hike, snap pictures from convenient observation stations and learn more about the animals you see and Disney’s global conservation efforts to protect them and their habitats.
Picture this, it’s a beautiful morning, you are walking into the Magic Kingdom on Main Street U.S.A, you stop at the bakery and get some delicious “Cinnamon Rolls” for breakfast!
These delicious rolls used to be available at the bakery that now is Starbucks. buy you can still get them over at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland! They warm, sweet and with lots and lots of icing!
Want to make them at home? No problem, just follow this recipe and have a delicious breakfast:
CINNAMON ROLLS
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup of warm water
2 packages of yeast
2 tbsp of sugar
1 (3 1/2 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp of salt
8 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
2 cups of brown sugar
2 tbsp of cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake wows guests at Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Already there is a stand out dish for Food & Wine. Moreover, this snack looks and sounds delicious, and we are in love with it. America Pavilion is home to this new treat. Trust us, this is a treat you want to try.
The American Adventure is home to the Mini Candied Bacon Funnel Cake. It is available for $9.50. A funnel cake topped with vanilla ice cream, candied bacon, graham cracker, marshmallow, and also chocolate pieces. Check out our Instagram video where you can see it live.
The Carthay Circle Lounge in Disney California Adventure has been open for Alfresco dining but now, the upstairs portion of Carthay Circle Restaurant is reopening next week! The restaurant will reopen July 22 with bookings available starting July 20.
Carthay Circle features sophisticated cuisine and retro cocktails and is themed to the Golden Age. Dining here is $35 to $59.99 per adult. Make sure you get the signature fried biscuits! Delicious!
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats (mobile order available)
Alfresco Tasting Terrace (open exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests)
Angry Dogs
Award Wieners (mobile order available)
Bayside Brews (mobile order available)
Cappuccino Cart – Gourmet Coffee (mobile order available)
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Carthay Circle Restaurant (upstairs opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (mobile order available)
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (mobile order available)
Corn Dog Castle (mobile order available)
Cozy Cone Motel (mobile order available)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
Flo’s V-8 Café (mobile order available)
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Hollywood Lounge (mobile order available)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
Lamplight Lounge Brunch (Fri., Sat. & Sun. only)
Lucky Fortune Cookery (mobile order available)
Mendocino Terrace
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (mobile order available)
Paradise Garden Grill (mobile order available)
Poultry Palace
Pym Tasting Lab (mobile order available)
Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible® (mobile order available)
Rita’s Baja Blenders (mobile order available)
Schmoozies! (mobile order available)
Shawarma Palace
Shawarma Palace Too
Smokejumpers Grill (mobile order available)
Sonoma Terrace (mobile order available)
Studio Catering Co. (mobile order available)
Terran Treats
Wine Country Trattoria (bookings now available)
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Bar
GCH Craftsman Grill (mobile order available)
Hearthstone Lounge
Napa Rose (dinner only)
Storytellers Café (dinner)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Disneyland Hotel
Tangaroa Terrance Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available)
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
The Coffee House (mobile order available)
Downtown Disney District
Ballast Point Brewing Company
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
Crazy Shake™ Window by Black Tap
Catal Restaurant
Earl of Sandwich
Jamba
La Brea Bakery Café
Marceline’s Confectionery
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Napolini Pizzeria
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
Salt & Straw
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Sprinkles
Starbucks
Tortilla Jo’s
Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s
Uva Bar & Cafe
Wetzel’s Pretzels
(Note: Dates and locations subject to change.)
Reminder to download or update the Disneyland mobile app*, as this is the primary way to order food and beverages at most quick-service dining locations. Here is a link for additional details on mobile order.
Guests with confirmed theme park reservations and tickets for the same park can make dining reservations on the same date 60 days in advance with mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select full-service locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.
For help with planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations and can help you plan a magical vacation at no extra cost to you!
Character dining is returning to the Disneyland Resort! Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn at Disneyland and Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be reopening soon.
Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn in Disneyland will return on August 12, 2021. Bookings will open soon. This character breakfast is a great way to see multiple characters! And the food is delicious as well.
Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be returning July 22, 2021. Bookings will be available starting July 20. Breakfast will be offered daily and brunch will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This character meal features delicious entrees and pastries along with signature cocktails.
Take a look at all dining options that are open at the Disneyland Resort right now:
Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet (mobile order available)
Bengal Barbecue (mobile order available)
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Café Orleans
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (mobile order available)
Edelweiss Snacks (mobile order available)
French Market Restaurant (mobile order available)
Galactic Grill (mobile order available)
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (mobile order available)
Harbour Galley (mobile order available)
Hungry Bear Restaurant (mobile order available)
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café (mobile order available)
Kat Saka’s Kettle (opening July 15)
Little Red Wagon (mobile order available)
Market House
Maurice’s Treats
Milk Stand (mobile order available)
Mint Julep Bar (mobile order available)
Oga’s Cantina
Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening August 12; bookings available soon)
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne (mobile order available)
Refreshment Corner (mobile order available)
River Belle Terrace
Ronto Roasters (mobile order available)
Ship to Shore Marketplace
Stage Door Café (mobile order available)
The Golden Horseshoe (opening July 29; food and beverage only)
The Tropical Hideaway
Tiki Juice Bar (mobile order available)
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney California Adventure Park
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats (mobile order available)
Alfresco Tasting Terrace (open exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests)
Angry Dogs
Award Wieners (mobile order available)
Bayside Brews (mobile order available)
Cappuccino Cart – Gourmet Coffee (mobile order available)
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Carthay Circle Restaurant (upstairs opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (mobile order available)
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (mobile order available)
Corn Dog Castle (mobile order available)
Cozy Cone Motel (mobile order available)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
Flo’s V-8 Café (mobile order available)
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Hollywood Lounge (mobile order available)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
Lamplight Lounge Brunch (Fri., Sat. & Sun. only)
Lucky Fortune Cookery (mobile order available)
Mendocino Terrace
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (mobile order available)
Paradise Garden Grill (mobile order available)
Poultry Palace
Pym Tasting Lab (mobile order available)
Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible® (mobile order available)
Rita’s Baja Blenders (mobile order available)
Schmoozies! (mobile order available)
Shawarma Palace
Shawarma Palace Too
Smokejumpers Grill (mobile order available)
Sonoma Terrace (mobile order available)
Studio Catering Co. (mobile order available)
Terran Treats
Wine Country Trattoria (bookings now available)
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Bar
GCH Craftsman Grill (mobile order available)
Hearthstone Lounge
Napa Rose (dinner only)
Storytellers Café (dinner)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Disneyland Hotel
Tangaroa Terrance Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available)
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
The Coffee House (mobile order available)
Downtown Disney District
Ballast Point Brewing Company
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
Crazy Shake™ Window by Black Tap
Catal Restaurant
Earl of Sandwich
Jamba
La Brea Bakery Café
Marceline’s Confectionery
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Napolini Pizzeria
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
Salt & Straw
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Sprinkles
Starbucks
Tortilla Jo’s
Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s
Uva Bar & Cafe
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Reminder to download or update the Disneyland mobile app, as this is the primary way to order food and beverages at most quick-service dining locations. Here is a link for additional details on mobile order.
Guests with confirmed theme park reservations and tickets for the same park can make dining reservations on the same date 60 days in advance with mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select full-service locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.
For help with planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations and can help you plan a magical vacation at no extra cost to you!
Casey Jr. Splash N’ Soak is back, chugging down the track! After a lengthy refurbishment, the splash and water play area reopened to guests this week at the Magic Kingdom.
The attraction needed a very through re-vamp, with the entire structure getting repainted and the water features getting some TLC as well. Casey and his circus animal cargo are back and ready to help you beat the heat as those spring temperatures start to climb.
Many young kids love playing in the open space, splashing and getting sprayed by the animals. If you plan to enjoy this area on your next trip, it’s best to plan ahead and bring a towel, ziplock bag and change of clothes! You will get wet – and if you linger too long, you’ll get very wet!
Will you be making a visit to the Casey Jr Splash area soon?
New Little Golden Book Features Disney Legend Betty White. Disney Legend Betty White is set to celebrate her 100th birthday at the beginning of 2022 and just in time for her big celebration, a Little Golden Book is releasing a special new title: My Little Golden Book About Betty White.
The book’s description and listing on Amazon reads, “This Little Golden Book about Betty White–television star, comedian, animal lover, and game show competitor–is a celebration of the beloved woman, in time for her 100th birthday! A great read-aloud for young girls and boys–as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls.“
New Spider-Man Suit Features “Doctor Strange-Like” Abilities. Tom Holland has said that Spider-Man 3 is “absolutely bonkers” and the more we learn about the movie the more accurate that description gets! SPOILER ALERT: This post will discuss aspects of the upcoming films Spider-Man 3 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. If you do not wish to have aspects of these stories ruined for you we recommend you stop reading past this post.. Thank-you!
As new toy images get released we get a better look at some of the upcoming content from Marvel Studios, including some new costumes set to be featured in Spider-Man 3 and potentially in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. A previous toy leak from LEGO gave us our first look at the new Black and Gold Spider-Man suit, and a new set of toy images from Hot Toys reveals the new suit has “Doctor Strange-Like Powers” with magical runes and disks coming from various parts of Peter’s new suit.
Hot Toys shared the new images along with the caption: “【Spider-Man: No Way Home – 1/6th scale Spider-Man (Black & Gold Suit) Collectible Figure】The friendly neighborhood super hero has continued to share new looks in multiple movie appearances, and got fans amazed with his upgraded gadgets. To prepare fans for the Spidey’ return, today Hot Toys is ecstatic to introduce Spider-Man and his new Black & Gold Suit, one of the new suits that will be seen in the movie, as 1/6th scale collectible figure ahead of the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.Expertly crafted based on the appearance of Tom Holland as Peter Parker in the movie, the latest Spider-Man figure features a head sculpt with stunning likeness, a masked head sculpt with multiple pairs of interchangeable Spider-Man eye pieces to create numerous Spider-Man’s expressions, a beautifully designed Black and Gold Suit with detailed web patterns, a selection of highly detailed accessories including a gauntlet, mystic spider-web effects, a Spider-Man mask, assorted spider-web shooting effect parts, and a themed dynamic figure stand.Black and Gold is the new Red and Blue! Be sure to add this Spidey to your amazing wall crawler collection!“
Currently, Spider-Man: No Way Home officially stars Tom Holland (Spider-Man / Peter Parker), Zendaya (MJ), Jacob Battalion (Ned Leeds), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange / Stephen Strange), Alfred Molkina (Otto Octavius / Doctor Ocropus), Jamie Foxx (Max Dillon / Electro), Marisa Tomei (May Parker), J.K. Simmons ( J. Jonah Jameson), Angourie Rice (Betty Brant), Tony Revolori ( Flash Thompson), Martin Starr (Mr. Harrington), J.B. Smoove ( Mr. Dell).
Rumored to be cast in the upcoming film are Spider-Man alumni Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst, Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Willem Dafoe, but the stars of the film are insistent that these are just rumors and the story in No Way Home will center around Tom Holland’s Peter Parker.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is currently set to swing into theaters on December 17, 2021. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival has arrived! That means lots of tasty new treats and merchandise! One delicious new item is the Apple Orchard Minnie Ears! These scrumptious new ears are so charming and rustic.
The ears have a wood grain print, that reminds me of apple crates! While the bow is sparkly and adorned with tiny apples! The logo and date for the festival are printed on the side of the headband to commemorate the festival!
Meet Wally, the Inspiration for Alligator Loki and Emotional Support Gator from Florida! Though we know the idea of Alligator Loki came from series writer Michael Waldron, the cast and crew needed a reference and that’s were Wally comes in. Wally is a federally licensed emotional support Alligator who was caught in Orlando, FL but now resides in Pennsylvania with his owner Joie Henney.
Loki series writer and producer Eric Martin shared a special look at Wally from a featured video by Beastly along with the caption: “While #AlligatorLoki is wholly a creation of @michaelwaldron’s weird mind, we did have a real world visual reference for him. Meet Wally:“
Check out this featured episode of Beast Buddies from Beastly to learn more about Wally:
All 6-episodes of Loki Season 1 are now available to stream exclusively on Disney+. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Two more haunted houses where just announced for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Horror classic fans can get excited for “The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. The houses join the lineup opening on September 3rd in Orlando and September 9th in Hollywood.
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives
“Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein LIves” maze at Halloween Horror NIghts 2021 at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
At its core, Halloween Horror Nights is an extension of the horror film legacy originated by Universal Pictures, and the event continues to honor its blockbuster history with a haunted maze highlighting one of the studio’s most sinister creatures – The Bride of Frankenstein. “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” picks up where the 1935 classic film “The Bride of Frankenstein” left off, thrusting guests into chaos as the Bride becomes an unstoppable scientist and begins her mission to revive Frankenstein’s Monster. Her unwavering quest to find eternal life will come at a cost, and guests will soon find themselves entwined in a frenzied battle in their daring attempt to escape. Click here for an electrifying preview of “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives.”
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” at Halloween Horror NIghts 2021 at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
Inspired by the 1974 iconic slasher film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” the “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes will depict a harrowing and intense experience as guests try to outrun the maniacal Leatherface and his unrelenting chainsaw. Guests will embark on a killer journey through a series of familiar scenes from the film and eventually fall victim to a family of cannibals. From a dilapidated gas station to an eerie, old farmhouse, they will witness unimaginable horrors around every corner, soon discovering that nowhere is safe from the demented Leatherface. Click here for a sneak peek at “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
Plus, guests at Universal Orlando’s “Halloween Horror Nights” will face another pop culture and horror legend as they brave this year’s event. The destination previously revealed the first haunted house of the season featuring the ‘ghost with the most,’ “Beetlejuice,” based on Warner Bros. Pictures and Tim Burton’s Academy Award-winning horror-fantasy film.
Stay tuned as additional details about “Halloween Horror Nights” at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will be revealed soon.
The “Halloween Horror Nights” events begin on Friday, September 3 in Orlando and Thursday, September 9 in Hollywood – and both events run select nights through Sunday, October 31. Select tickets and vacation packages are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Orlando Resort; tickets for the event at Universal Studios Hollywood will be available soon. Due to popular demand, event nights are expected to sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitwww.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
