More Disney World Park Pass Reservations have opened up on July 1st for Theme Park Ticket Holders, those at Select Disney Hotels and Annual Passholders.
Ming-Na Wen is Geeking Out Over Receiving Her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in 2022. Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen is geeking out just as much as fans after learning she will be a recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star next year. Wen has worked in several iconic roles for Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel including Mulan (1998), Fennic Shand in The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and The Book of Boba Fett, as well as playing Agent May “The Calvary” in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Ming-Na shared several posts with the sentiments: “This is not happening. How is this happening? My little nerd heart is exploding!!!!” and another stating: “This. Is. Insanity. I am not comprehending this post.“
Check out the recipients of the 2022 Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Francis Ford Coppola, Macaulay Culkin, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, James Hong, Helen Hunt, Michael B. Jordan, Regina King, Ray Liotta, Ewan McGregor, Adam McKay, Jason Momoa, Tessa Thompson and Carrie Fisher (posthumous)
In the category of TELEVISION: Byron Allen, Greg Berlanti, Ricky Gervais, Peter Krause, Bob Odenkirk, Holly Robinson-Peete, Norman Reedus, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jean Smart, Ming-Na Wen and Kenan Thompson
In the category of RECORDING: Black Eyed Peas, George E. Clinton Jr., Ashanti Douglas, DJ Khaled, Avril Lavigne, Los Huracanes Del Norte, Martha Reeves and Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom (posthumous)
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Patti Lupone, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. and Angelica Vale
In the category of RADIO: Richard Blade
In the category or Sports Entertainment: Michael Strahan
Harrison Ford Injured During ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Production. Reports are rolling in that Harrison Ford has been injured during the production of ‘Indiana Jones 5‘. While rehearsing a fight scene Ford reportedly injured one of his shoulders. A statement from Lucasfilm parent company Disney regarding the injury on set reads:
“In the course of rehearsing for a fight scene, Harrison Ford sustained an injury involving his shoulder. Production will continue while the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated, and the filming schedule will be reconfigured as needed in the coming weeks.”
Indiana Jones 5 will star Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Solo: A Star Wars Story), Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange, Hannibal), Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl) Shaunette Renée Wilson (The Resident), and Harrison Ford, who is returning to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist, for the fifth installment of the iconic franchise.
In addition, the inimitable John Williams will return to score the film, continuing a musical journey that began 40 years ago with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Williams’ unforgettable Indy soundtracks, packed with all the epic thrills, suspense, romance, and excitement that fans have come to expect from an Indiana Jones movie, have become as beloved and familiar as the adventuring hero’s signature hat and whip.
Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel will serve as producers. Indy is currently set to swing into theaters July 29, 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Indiana Jones!
New Set Photos Feature Halle Bailey as Ariel in Iconic Burlap Dress. Filming is now underway for Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid” and new set photos give us one of our first look at Halle Bailey in costume as filming begins on the Island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy.
Check out the post from Just Jared below to see all the images from the set of The Little Mermaid:
Brand new set photos featuring Halle Bailey as "The Little Mermaid" were just released and we have so many pics here for you to get a sneak peek at the upcoming live action movie! https://t.co/oZpGCNglcu
The Cast for Disney’s Live-Action The Little Mermaidcurrently includes Halle Bailey (Ariel), Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric), Melissa McCarthy (Ursula), Javier Bardem (King Triton), Jacob Tremblay (Flounder), Emily Coates (Unspecified, rumored: Vanessa), Daveed Diggs (Sebastian), Awkwafina (Scuttle) and Noma Dumezweni (unspecified). Disney has yet to announce a premiere date for the film. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!
Universal Orlando has been returning to how it was pre-pandemic. They recently changed mask rules, single rider lines are back, and social distancing is all but gone. The latest is the phasing out of mobile ordering at their quick service locations.
In fact, there are only two locations left at Universal Studios and none at Islands. The only two remaining quick service locations at Universal Studios that have mobile order are The Leaky Cauldron and Richter’s Burger Co. I’m sure we will continue to see these phase out as well. It’s great to see the parks operating as normal again. We will continue to update any news form Universal Orlando.
Instead, Guests will utilize Magic Bands or Magic Mobile to check-in at the Disney’s Magical Express Welcome Center. Any Guests who do not have either will be checked in by retrieving their reservations manually using their IDs. This is currently the process at the Disney’s Magical Express Welcome Center if a Guest does not have their mailed reservation confirmation.
To reduce the number of guests whose reservations need to be retrieved manually, Guests will be encouraged to make their Disney’s Magical Express reservations and provide their round-trip flight information at the time they book their vacation. They will also be encouraged to utilize Magic Mobile or to bring their Magic Bands with them if they have them from previous vacations.
Beginning January 1st, 2022 Disney will retire their Disney’s Magical Express service. Guests will instead have to gather their own luggage at Orlando International Airport and find alternative methods of transportation either by rental car or rideshare.
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short Star in New ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Hulu Series. A new crime thriller series is coming to Huluand an unexpected trio will have to solve a murder mystery before it’s too late. Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short star in Only Murders in the Building coming to Hulu on August 31, 2021.
A synopsis for the series reads, “Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living among them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.“
Disney recently filed a permit for construction work at the Boneyard playground inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction is located at DinoLand U.S.A. inside the theme park.
The permit shows it’s for general construction work with a contractor that works on playground equipment. Even though the Boneyard playground has been closed since March 2020, this is a sign Disney is making preparations to reopen it. The Orlando theme parks are slowly reopening more features as prior restrictions ease up. But it will be pleasant to see the DinoLand playground get enhancements to help improve playtime for young visitors!
The Boneyard is a fun area for young children. They can roam an open-air space, which looks like a dinosaur dig. Young paleontologists can explore the interactive site and learn more about dinosaurs. We will post updates when we have more information on this playground site!
Loungefly has launched a new BoxLunch Exclusive Loki bag, and it is GLORIOUS! The new Floral Loki Loungefly Bag is magnficent with a soft flowers woven around the iconic Loki helmet. This honestly has to be one of my favorite Marvel Loungefly bags ever.
The golden Loki helmet is embroidered on faux leather in a fabulous teal green. Pastel flowers bloom around the golden helm, and vines also twist around the horns, for a perfectly splendid design. The metal brand plate also reads “The Infinity Saga” in brown and gold. I have always struggled to find Marvel bags that fit my frillier style. This bag not only hits the note beautifully but is also inspired by one of my favorite MCU characters, perfection!
The stunning blooms even continue on the back of the bag, for a nice little hidden detail.
Inside the bag the flowers also continue to bloom among Loki helmets in a gorgeous gold on teal lining!
While this bag sold out instantly online, you can still find it at your local BoxLunch store location! My local store had just received them before I arrived too!
Will you add a little mischief to your style with the glorious new Floral Loki Loungefly Bag?
Casey’s Corner updates menu. Importantly, could this mean Casey’s will be reopening soon? This perennial favorite has not been open since it shut down last year when the rest of Walt Disney World shut down for the pandemic. No reason has ever been given as to why, but speculation has run rampant. With an update to the menu for a quick service place, it must mean it will reopen soon.
Let us dive into some of the menu changes. On the Specialty Beverage menu, only a Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade is listed. Mickey’s Celebration Sipper has been removed. Furthermore, it looks like Bacon Macaroni & Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog is off the menu and a new All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog has been added.
All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog is now available for $9.49, a actual price drop. It was last listed for $9.99.
The entrees are now served with a choice of French Fries or Cuties. Apple Slices are also gone from the menu. On the Sides menu, Bacon Macaroni & Cheese French Fries is not available or listed, replaced by a 3 pack of Cuties.
Hit it out of the park with American baseball favorites: hot dogs, corn dog nuggets, French fries, and ice-cold lemonade slushies. You may even catch Jim tickling the ivories to ragtime tunes outside. Soft drinks are also available. Dining located in Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park
Casey’s Corner updates menu and could reopen soon. What is your favorite Hot Dog place in Disney World?
More dates sell out for Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Following the announcement of Boo Bash!, people lost their minds. Firstly, it was the price, $129.00 for August and Sept, to tops of $199.00 on Halloween. Secondly, the time, 3 hours of party time and 5 hours of park time. Thirdly, no fireworks or parades. Boo Bash! was announced prior to the Fireworks coming back. Finally, it was not MNSSHP. Oddly enough, for all those complaining about, Disney After Hours Boo Bash! it is selling out fast.
Out of the 28 dates for sale, 12 have sold out. Halloween itself sold out prior to tickets going on sale to the general public. The pent-up demand is real for Disney’s newest After Hours event. Hopefully, Disney will be adding a few more dates if any more sell out. They added a few after they saw the demand for tickets when they went on sale to resort guests and AP holders.
It should be noted that all Tuesday and Friday dates in October are sold out. Along with Opening Day in August, and finally, Halloween has no tickets left. October has 3 Sunday dates available as of this writing. August and September have available dates.
Importantly, Disney announced Fireworks are back starting July 1st. Happily Ever After will be showing at 9:15, with Boo Bash! starting at 9:30. You are allowed in the park starting at 7:00 PM. So do not miss your chance to watch the fireworks show.
The even bigger news is starting October 1st, Walt Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary and a brand new nighttime spectacular will be showing at 9:00 pm. Please click the link to read about the new show Disney Enchantment.
Sold out:
Sunday, August 10
Tuesday, September 21
Friday, September 24
Tuesday, October 5
Friday, October 8
Tuesday, October 12
Friday, October 15
Tuesday, October 19
Friday, October 22
Tuesday, October 26
Friday, October 29
Sunday, October 31
Disney After Hours Boo Bash will take place on select nights from August 10 through October 31. Ticket holders will be admitted to Magic Kingdom park as early as 7:00 PM on the valid date of their ticket—giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins! These dated tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.
Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of transportation options for guests. There are options for guests to get from their Disney World resort to the parks as well as transportation between parks and to Disney Springs. Since the resort reopened last summer, not all transportation options have reopened.
The boats that take guests to Disney Springs from resorts like Disney’s Old Key West and Disney’s Saratoga Springs are currently not operating. Watercraft service is available to Epcot & Disney’s Hollywood Studios from the resort hotels that offer it. Water taxis are also available to Magic Kingdom from the resorts that offer it.
Trams at the theme park parking lots are also not operating yet. Guests will need to park and then walk to the park entrances.
The Epcot Monorail which takes guests from the Ticket & Transportation Center to Epcot is still not open. It’s anticipated to return sometime this year, but we don’t know specifics yet. The Magic Kingdom monorail is operating but does not stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort right now due to ongoing construction at that resort.
Bus service from the Disney World theme parks to Disney Springs is currently available but stops at 4 pm each day.
What transportation are you looking forward to having back at Disney World?
