Those heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will discover a new park map. What’s different about the cover photo is how it features a guests who’s not wearing a mask. It’s the first time in over a year that we’ve seen a new park map featuring a guest with their face fully visible.
Celebrate the release of the new Marvel movie with a Black Widow Frappuccino!
Totally the bomb created this frappuccino inspired by our bold leading woman with colors like red and black! This drink features strawberry, white mocha and cookie crumbles, delicious right?
Disneyland Paris has officially chosen The Kraft Heinz Company, with its unique Heinz portfolio of sauces, as its Official Condiments Partner across the entire resort, including its two Disney Parks, the Disney Village and its Disney Hotels frequented by guests from across France and Europe. The more than 150-year-old, much-loved iconic American brand Heinz will also develop, as the partnership progresses, exclusive and delicious recipes for Disneyland Paris in collaboration with the resort’s chefs, designed to complement its uniquely immersive themed dining experience.
This marks a strategic partnership between two international leaders who embody excellence, quality and joy to create memorable moments for people across the globe, and underlines Disneyland Paris’s confidence in the value of a new dedicated condiment offering for its guests. It’s an innovative way to approach a 360° consumer experience, where food plays a vital role, and it is the first time ever Disneyland Paris has signed a partnership for condiments.
All condiments will be produced in Kraft Heinz’s manufacturing facilities in Europe, including the company’s French plant in Seclin.
“Disneyland Paris is committed to providing an exceptional Guest experience with magical memories that last a lifetime, and our dining experience is an integral part of that,” said Laure Albouy, Vice President Business Strategy & Integration for Disneyland Paris. “Created in 1869, the Heinz brand of condiments is a standard bearer that has stood the test of time. Offering the best products and service is how we deliver on our commitment to quality, and to that end, we are delighted to partner with The Kraft Heinz Company.”
As the Official Condiment Partner, Heinz will also work with Disneyland Paris to develop surprising and creative marketing and retail campaigns throughout Europe. This unique association taking shape outside the resort is a wonderful opportunity to leverage and enhance these two beloved brands!
“We are delighted with this alliance, which demonstrates the confidence that Disneyland Paris has in us” said Jacques Pradels, VP International Foodservice and Sales Channels for The Kraft Heinz Company. “This collaboration highlights the quality of our products. It’s representative of a transformative way of aligning forces with our customers to brilliantly activate in both food service and retail, delivering the maximum value for them for all occasions. Our purpose is to Make Life Delicious for all our stakeholders, and this is a clear example of how this can happen”.
This Disney Dad Built a Homemade Disneyland Star Tours Attraction at Home. To celebrate his daughter’s birthday, YouTube Channel Disneyland At Home for Indy’s Birthday hosted a Disneyland-themed birthday party, which included a homemade Star Tours attraction with appearances by Captain Rex, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader himself!
The video description shares, “This is a homemade Disneyland Star Tours attraction built for my daughter’s Disneyland-themed birthday party at our house. It’s the original 1987 version of Star Tours featuring the glorious Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) as the rookie pilot Capt. Rex. It’s his first flight and he’s still getting used to his programming. Back in the fall of 2019 my daughter Indy requested a Disneyland-themed party at our house for her birthday in April. We built a couple of attractions for it but due to Covid when her birthday came around we had to shelve everything and postpone the party until 2021. This past April, a full year and a half after she made the initial request we were finally able to do Disneyland at home for Indy’s birthday. This is the Star Tours portion of the party. Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader were played by our good friends Mike Capes, Grace Demarco, and Matthew Dawson.“
If you’re traveling around Walt Disney World Resort, then be on the lookout for a new bus wrap! It features a theme dedicated to Marvel’s “Loki” series on the Disney+ streaming service.
The bus wrap features Loki wearing his TVA suit. The shows follows his adventures as he unravels the mystery of the Time Variance Authority while pursuing his glorious purpose.
Be sure to look for the Loki bus if you’re traveling around Walt Disney World Resort. Speaking of the god of mischief…the Marvel series will have its epic conclusion during the season finale next Wednesday. If you aren’t caught up on the series, then now is your chance to watch all of the current episodes on Disney+!
The Loki bus is quite a fun sight for Marvel fans. What are your favorite character wrap buses at Walt Disney World Resort? Which characters would you like to see featured next on a bus? Let us know in the comments!
“Loki“, “Raya and the Last Dragon“, “Moana” and “Cruella” Earn Top 10 Spots on Nielsen Streaming Charts. Though many streaming records have been dominated by Netflix over the years, Disney+ is proving to be a powerhouse in streaming services with more and more titles climbing the leaderboards at Nielsen.
For those who do not know, Nielsen is a ratings and tracking service that monitors digital media content such as video games, television series, SVOD, and movies, ranking them weekly to track popularity and “minutes” viewed/played.
According to Nielsen’s latest findings from mid-June Disney titles such as Raya and the Last Dragon, Moana, and Cruella all claimed top 10 spots for SVOD providers, with Raya and the Last Dragon maintaining the number 1 slot.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
Are you surprised by Nielsen’s findings? What shows or titles were you surprised made the latest listing? What are your favorite titles to stream on Disney+? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co.. for updates and all things Disney+!
The world-famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland officially reopens on July 16th, 2021, with new adventures, an expanded storyline and more humor as skippers take guests on a tongue-in-cheek journey along some of the most remote rivers around the world. The new creative concept is original to Walt Disney Imagineering, just like the classic attraction itself.
Changes to this attraction also are underway in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, with completion expected later this summer.
“We’re excited to be building on the story of the Jungle Cruise to include new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love while adding more humor, more wildlife, and an interconnected story,” said Chris Beatty, an Imagineer who led the creative development of the enhancements. “As part of creative development, we’ve also introduced characters from around the world and took a thoughtful approach to ensure accurate representation of cultures in our story.”
Take a tour of the all-new Jungle Cruise in Disneyland!
The world-famous Jungle Cruise skippers return to share the unique adventure and interactions that guests expect on this expedition in Adventureland. New scenes have fun with the legendary comedic tone of the attraction, and some unexpected scenarios give the jungle and the animals the last laugh!
What’s new: Disney Imagineers have a longstanding history of updating attractions at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Parks. The expanded backstory centers around Alberta Falls, the granddaughter of the world-renowned Dr. Albert Falls, who is now proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd. New scenes include:
A safari of explorers from around the world finds itself up a tree after the journey goes awry
Chimpanzees have taken over the expedition’s wrecked boat
A Lost & Found location has turned into a Gift Shop run by Alberta’s longtime friend, Trader Sam
Don’t miss: Jungle Cruise skippers incorporate plenty of gags as they narrate “wildlife” scenes for guests who have boarded a canopied tramp steamer, leaving civilization behind. Those scenes include:
Ancient Cambodian Shrine with leaping tigers, lethal cobras and snapping crocodiles
Jungle Cruise Safari Camp is a former camp overrun by “explosively” curious gorillas
Indian Elephant Bathing Pool where bathing Indian elephants have their “trunks on”
The African Veldt where angry hippos and hungry lions are guarding a “sleeping” zebra
Schweitzer Falls, where skippers introduce guests to something they may have never seen before – the “back side of water”!
Changes through the years: The tone of the attraction was more serious when it opened, on the first day Disneyland Park welcomed guests in 1955. The river has changed course through the years and additions included the elephant bathing pool, gorillas in the safari camp, and a new piranha scene.
Imaginative landscaping: The foliage is designed to look as if it had been created by nature. Since 1955, the Jungle Cruise vegetation has evolved into its own tropical jungle with three levels: the upper canopy, the understory, and the forest floor. The “father” of the attraction’s jungle was a horticulturist and Disney Legend Bill Evans, who directed the landscaping of much of Disneyland in the 1950s.
Did you know?
The skippers of the Jungle Cruise lead a humorously irreverent expedition, carrying passengers along four rivers: the Nile of Africa, the Amazon of South America, the Irrawaddy of Southeast Asia and the Ganges of India.
Guests will enjoy the return of the Jungle Cruise and also something new at The Tropical Hideaway – a Pineapple Split! Starting July 16 and while supplies last, it will be served in a souvenir container that looks like a Jungle Cruise boat with a red-and-white striped canopy. This “pineapple split” comes with DOLE Whip®, blueberries, strawberries and Mandarin oranges, topped with coconut-caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus and toasted coconut.
However, Epcot will be providing some excellent Live Entertainment in the America Gardens Bandstand.
Take a look at some of the live music you can see during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage) This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.
Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre) Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.
Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre) Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.
America Gardens Bandstand The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series Friday through Monday evenings. Watch as local bands from across Central Florida take to the stage at America Gardens Theatre, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.
Marvel’s Black Widow is now playing in movie theaters. If you plan on watching the movie at Disney Springs, then you might want to consider dinner at D-Luxe Burger. Especially since they offering the new Black Widow burger and shake for a limited time!
D-Luxe Burger is a great place to grab quality burgers and fries near the Orange Garage. However, the Black Widow burger and shake will only be on the menu from now until July 30th. You can see what both menu items look like below.
The Black Widow Burger costs $13.49 plus tax. It features a signature-blend beef patty with Widow’s Bite scotch bonnet sauce. It includes Ninja Radish Slaw, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions.
Meanwhile, the Black Widow Shake is $9.99 plus tax. It’s vanilla gelato mixed with Morello cherry purée. Also, it has cayenne pepper and lime with layers of chocolate chiffon cake and topped with a red velvet cake pop.
Do you think you’ll be trying either of these items on your next visit to D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs?
Marvel Studios Animation is Hiring! Are More Animated Shows Coming? After the formal announcement regarding the upcoming animated series What If..? a new job listing from Marvel Studios hints at more animated options to come!
“Marvel Studios is an entertainment brand defined the stories and successes of our more than 8,000 incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain America. Based at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, Marvel Studios is one of the most successful movie studios in the world, today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises, led by President Kevin Feige, is a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with vision as far-reaching as our stories.
Reports directly to VP, Post Production – Streaming. Supports all aspects of animation post-production for Marvel Studios. Includes supervision of the post-production department staff and the individual projects that fall under the Marvel Studios banner.“
Who said all Crocs have to be clog style? The new Minnie Mouse Crocs Sandals have stepped out in summer style, and they are too cute! These have all the comfort of regular Crocs, but with fun summer flair!
The star of these Crocs is of course the original Disney diva, Minnie Mouse herself! This sandal style has two straps that cross over the top of the foot, with a classic Croc sole. Minnie Mouse is sprinkled like polka-dots along the straps.
Each pair also comes with two Minnie Mouse Jibbitz! These are cute little charms that fit into the holes on Crocs shoes.
Orange County Florida has seen a rise in Covid cases according to Mayor. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held a 45-minute press conference yesterday to discuss the uptick in Covid cases and what it meant for the local area. No alarm bells were going off, but it was a brief reminder that we are not completely out of the woods yet. He was joined by Dr. Raul Pino from the Florida Health Department to discuss the numbers.
What we got out of this is the number of covid cases has gone up each day this past week. Mostly in the age group of 15-34. Emergency Room visits have also gone up. Importantly, and we know people have the right to choose, Unvaccinated people, make up 95% of cases and ER visits.
The Covid restrictions were dropped by Mayor Jerry Demings when the 14-day rolling positivity rate dropped below 5%. Furthermore, Disney and Universal rolled back all the enhanced Safety measures when that number was reached. Yesterday’s numbers show the rate has now exceeded the 5% number and is at 5.99%.
It should be noted, this does NOT mean new restrictions will be imposed, nor does this mean people who are unvaccinated will get the vaccine. It is just a warning that things are not improving the past 2 weeks like they had been doing so the past few months. A small step back is all. Word came down yesterday that most cases were the new variant, but no booster shot is needed. The vaccine is holding strong against it.
We like to reiterate, Universal and Disney along with Orange county recommend you were a mask only if you have not been vaccinated. With only 55% of the population vaccinated, we do not see people wearings masks in the parks. Maybe 1 here or there.
