Ahoy! Here’s your chance to climb aboard the Disney Wish for a free cruise vacation! The sweepstakes is an exciting opportunity for all Disney Cruise fans.
You can enter the contest and learn more details by clicking here.
Follow @DisneyCruiseLine on Instagram, @DisneyCruiseon Twitter, or @DisneyCruiseLine on Facebook. Each month, Disney Cruise Line will unlock a new topic giving you more chances to enter for your chance to be 1 of 50 winners to set sail on the new Disney Wish.
To enter for your chance to win, post a photo to your feed of your wish corresponding with the monthly topic with #YearOfWishes and #Sweeptakes and tag@DisneyCruiseLine (for Instagram) or @DisneyCruise (for Twitter). For Facebook, look for Disney Cruise Line posts and comment with your wish corresponding with the monthly topic with #YearOfWishes and #Sweeptakes. Be sure that your profile is public so we can find you!
ShopDisney has just released a Sneak Peek at the remaining Stitch Crashes Disney Collections for 2021!
This fan-favorite collection has had its shares of ups and downs this year yet still remains very popular and selling out in a matter of minutes online and at the Disney Theme Parks.
Marvel Studios Confirms ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ Has Finished Filming. Director Taika Waititi and Avengers Star Chris Hemsworth shared the wonderful news that Thor: Love and Thunder has officially finished filming! Marvel Studios echoed the news via social media with a photo of Taika and Chris on set, along with the caption:
“That’s a wrap on Thor Love and Thunder, it’s also national don’t flex day so I thought this super relaxed photo was appropriate. The film is gonna be batsh*t crazy off the wall funny and might also pull a heartstring or two. Lots of love, lots of thunder! Thank you to all the cast and crew who made this another incredible Marvel journey. Buckle in, get ready, and see ya in cinemas!! @taikawaititi @marvelstudios @jasinboland” (via Chris Hemsworth on Instagram)“
Thor: Love and Thunder is currently set to premiere on May 6, 2022, and will star Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster/The Mighty Thor), Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), and Christian Bale (Gorr the God Butcher). Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Bookings start Friday, June 4th. Graze on a bountiful family-style menu brimming with African-inspired flavors and see the host, Donald Duck – along with his Disney Friends!
The guest-favorite character dining location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Tusker House Restaurant, will reopen this summer! During the modified character experience, guests will enjoy delicious family-style entrees inspired by the flavors of Africa and can snap photos of Donald Duck and friends, dressed in their safari best as they promenade through the restaurant.
Disney offering two rainbow-filled Magic Shots for Pride Month. In a post yesterday, disneyphotopass announced what is undoubtedly one of the cutest new Magic Shots available for a limited time. With June comes Pride Month at Disney Parks and Resorts, along with a slew of rainbow merchandise and now rainbow Magic shots for your photopass loving friends.
During Pride Month, #DisneyPhotoPass will be offering two rainbow-filled Magic Shots at each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and at both theme parks at the Disneyland Resort! Magic Shot locations vary by park, so be sure to ask your photographer where you can capture them during your visit. ??❤️????? The Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs will be celebrating too by offering a few colorful virtual backdrops. All are welcome, no reservations are required to visit the studio ✨
You can see in the photo below 2 people, each with the outside hand outstretched. A rainbow goes from palm to palm. It is one of the cutest magic shots we have seen. Without a doubt, my personal favorite is the rainbow that goes over Cinderella Castle. It truly just looks magical.
Photopass and Memory Maker is a must-buy if you visiting. We highly recommend spending the money for the discounted price prior to coming down to Disney World for your vacation. Furthermore, the Magic shots are everything you could want in a family photo.
We finally have more information on ‘Boo Bash’ the After Hours Party coming to the Magic Kingdom!
Here are more details from Disney including Dates, Pricing and More:
A new Halloween-themed event is spiriting its way into Magic Kingdom Park this fall at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. “Disney After Hours Boo Bash” will take place select nights Aug. 10 – Oct. 31, 2021, from 9 p.m. to midnight*.
Special cavalcades full of characters popping up throughout the night including “Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade” featuring Mickey Mouse and friends dressed for the occasion. In the “Disney Villains Halloween Cavalcade,” villains will take to the street and celebrate their favorite time of the year. “Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade” will feature Jack Skellington, Sally and Oogie Boogie riding down the parade path to “This Is Halloween.” Maleficent will also make an appearance in the form of a fire-breathing dragon.
Favorite friends lurking about, from the lovely Miss Carlotta at the Haunted Mansion to Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their Halloween best, with other surprise guests spotted across the park. Guests can also stop and listen to the Cadaver Dans during performances on Main Street, U.S.A.
Complimentary snacks such as ice cream novelties and popcorn, along with select beverages included in event admission.
Less wait times at 20 attractions including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion attraction, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.
A variety of specialty food and drinks available for purchase.
Apple Ginger Dale, apple cider mixed with ginger ale and topped with whipped cream
Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake**
Disney PhotoPass available to capture magical and spooky shots throughout the night.
Decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., will receive a magical transformation during event nights in October. Walt Disney Imagineering, in partnership with the Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Services team, will blend a fall look with the enchanting story of Cinderella by creating special pumpkin coach decorations. This new décor will add to the park’s sparkling EARidescence during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” that begins Oct. 1, honoring the 50thanniversary of Walt Disney World.
All foolish mortals can dress in costume for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash,” and can get their fill of Halloween candy while trick-or-treating around the park. Costume masks are not permitted for adults; they can only be worn by children under 14 years old. Guests should check DisneyWorld.com/Updates as well as the Walt Disney World Resort Costume Policy for more information. Health and safety measures, policies and operational guidelines are subject to change.
“Disney After Hours Boo Bash” is a limited-capacity and separately ticketed event that does not require an additional day’s theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass reservation. Tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom as early as 7 p.m., giving guests time to enjoy even more magic before the event begins.
Tickets for this hauntingly fun-filled three-hour event will go on sale June 15th and can be purchased online or by calling 407-939-4240. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can book their tickets as early as June 8th.
Tickets start at $129 – $139, plus tax for August/September nights and $159 – $169, plus tax for October nights, and $199, plus tax for Halloween. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount for event nights in August and September. A limited number of tickets are available, so get yours soon!
Here are the dates for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash”:
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021
Friday, Aug. 20, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
Friday, Aug. 27, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021
Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021
Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021
This fall, the decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., will receive a magical transformation for the event nights in October as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins. Walt Disney Imagineering, in partnership with the Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Services team, will blend a fall look with the enchanting story of Cinderella by creating special pumpkin coach decorations that will add to the park’s sparkling EARidescence during this magical time.
For more information and to book your tickets for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash,” click here. You can also call 407-939-4240.
Please Remember Tickets for this special event go on sale on June 15th. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can book early-purchase tickets beginning June 8th.
*Some event nights in August and September will be from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
**This item will be on sale outside event hours Oct. 1 to Nov. 1.
The Dark Side has arrived at the Disney Parks, with the arrival of the new Darth Vader Minnie Ears! These galactic new Minnie ears were designed by Ashley Eckstein and also made their original debut on May 4th. They were originally available as part of the May the Fourth launch on shopDisney, and sold out very quickly!
Outfitted in black faux leather and red accents, these ears will command the presence you need to rule the galaxy! A metal Darth Vader charm sits atop a vinyl bow for a cute but edgy aesthetic. This pair is available for $34.99. While they are sold out online, you can now find them at the Disney Parks!
This is also the fourth pair of Star Wars Minnie ears designed by Ashley Eckstein! The previous three included Princess Leia, Droids, and also Ahsoka Tano. The previous three were all part of the Disney Designer collection. These are also the first of her ears to represent the Dark Side!
Universal Studios Hollywood in California is looking to hire more than 2,000 team members this summer. The theme park has a wide variety of full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional positions available.
The positions run the gamut from full-time, part-time and seasonal to professional career opportunities. A highlight of available jobs includes those in Attractions, Entertainment, including Production Assistants and Show Controllers, Guest Relations, Park Services, Wardrobe, Retail, Parking and Food, including posts as Bartenders, Baristas, Cooks, Bakers, Food Stand Attendants and Runners.
An array of professional jobs is available from Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Engineering to Environmental Health & Safety.
Universal Studios Hollywood brings to life the magic of movie and television production, entertaining guests from around the globe and immersing them in such thrill rides as “Jurassic World—The Ride,” which now features the all-new, extraordinarily realistic dinosaur, the Indominus rex, “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!”, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” to name just a few.
The world-famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour takes guests through an authentic production studio, home to iconic outdoor sets and soundstages used in over 8,000 movies and television shows, as well as dynamic movie-based rides such as “King Kong 360 3D” and “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.”
If you’d like to work at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can apply at www.USHjobs.com or www.NBCunicareers.com for the professional jobs.
With the opening of Avengers Campus only days away we have been looking forward to visiting this new Marvel Themed Land at Disney’s California Adventure.
One of the things we especially love is all the new choices for dining and snacks coming to Avengers Campus.
Today we have a first look at the all new Breakfast Menu coming to Pym Test Kitchen. Here are more details about this all new Quick Service spot coming to the Disneyland Resort.
On an urgent mission to fight hunger? Head to Pym Test Kitchen for phenomenal food at unusual scales! Utilizing the revolutionary shrink-and-grow technology of Pym Particles, Ant-Man and The Wasp lead a team of research chefs as they pioneer a menu packed with inventive-sized entrees, tiny treats and shareable bites that provide the perfect power-up.
This old lab facility-turned-quick-service restaurant features a seating area and bar amidst décor that incorporates remnants of ongoing experiments—gigantic soda cans, humungous condiment bottles and massive cellphones recycled into menu boards. Stop by to taste-test their latest innovations in food science and conquer uncontrollable appetites on the spot!
Let’s take a look at the new Breakfast Menu:
From Eggs to Cinnamon Toast and even Nitro Cold Brew this looks like a great place to stop for breakfast at California Adventure. So make sure to refuel with Ant-Man and The Wasp’s size-defying fare at this epic eatery at Avengers Campus—opening June 4, 2021!
Don’t forget to check out some of the other new Dining Options coming to Adventure Campus when they open in just a couple of days!
Get ready for a whole new kind of fun with LEGO® NINJAGO® Days at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort! Celebrate an entire decade of Ninjago with this special event taking place for three weekends in June, also highlighting the park’s 10th anniversary.
You will have a chance to meet NINJAGO heroes for a limited time, as well as discover your inner ninja. Experience the all-new Augmented Reality NINJAGO Legacy Quest, unlocking six Golden Amulet fragments and putting them together to protect the Spinjitzu legacy. Guests who complete the challenge will be rewarded with a mini AR video of their adventures alongside the NINJAGO team.
Another new adventure is the School of Spinjitzu. You can learn all the skills required to become a ninja at this school as you learn from masters. Can you kick, chop, spin, and balance like a ninja? Here’s your chance to test yourself!
Other events during NINJAGO Days include the Elemental Masters stage show, demonstrating advanced ninja skills like tumbling and spinning. Socially distanced photo ops will allow you to capture the moment and treasure your favorite ninjas. Earth Beats is a live ninja music and drumming show, putting rhythm and nature on display. Master Wu’s Expedition will test your knowledge and lead you through a scavenger hunt to a special reward. And of course at LEGOLAND you’ll have a chance to show your building skills in the Good vs. Evil competition build!
Once you’re hungry, choose from a variety of limited time offerings, such as Lloyd’s Energy Boosting Pork Belly Yakisoba, Samurai “S’Mores” Bun, Nya’s Ultimate Candy Sushi, Kai’s Ponzu Cremini Burger, and Master Wu’s Wonton Chip Nachos. Eat like a ninja would!
All event activities are included with LEGOLAND Theme Park general admission and select Annual Passes. NINJAGO Days are Saturdays and Sundays, starting June 5th through June 20th, from 10 AM to 6 PM. And keep checking back for more on LEGOLAND and their awesome 10th birthday celebration! For more information click here.
Avengers Campus, the new Marvel-themed land in Disney California Adventure, is opening on Friday! The land features a new interactive attraction, unique dining locations, and spaces to get all your epic superhero gear. Before heading to the campus, here’s everything you need to know.
First up, all recruits planning to visit Avengers Campus will need both a park reservation and valid ticket for Disney California Adventure park on the same date. Theme park reservations are limited due to capacity limitations and will be subject to availability.
Avengers Campus Access
When Avengers Campus opens, Guests will be able to enter at the main entrance located right next to the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (also known as WEB), just past Carthay Circle Restaurant and across from Golden Vine Winery.
There are two ways to gain access into Avengers Campus: Guests can either use the standby queue, or the virtual queue option for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Here’s how each option works:
Standby queue: When Avengers Campus reaches capacity, a standby queue to enter Avengers Campus will be available to the right of its main entrance by the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB) for those looking to take in the sights and sounds of Avengers Campus.
Virtual queue for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure: In order to experience WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, Guests are required to join the virtual queue, which is accessible via the Disneyland mobile app. There is no standby line for this attraction. Similar to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, virtual queue enrollment times will be twice daily, at 7 a.m. (which Guests can do from the comfort of their home or hotel room) and 12 p.m. Once a Guest’s boarding group is called, they should head to the left of the land’s main entrance along the parade corridor. Guests may enjoy Avengers Campus after their boarding group has been called and they have entered the land.
Alright recruits, it’s time to get tech-savvy! As always, we highly recommend that Guests download the latest version of the Disneyland app on their mobile device prior to their visit.
Guests will be able to use the app to join the virtual queue for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, place a mobile order for food and beverages, view park maps and more. Guests should be sure to have location services and Bluetooth enabled and turn on notifications to receive their virtual queue call back details and other important information.
Also, the new PhotoPass+ One Day is a limited-time offer available through the Disneylandapp. Guests can capture and share their unforgettable moments at Avengers Campus with unlimited downloads from the day of their visit!
If Guests are fans of the Play Disney Parks app, they can also enhance their experience with interactive moments throughout Avengers Campus. They can discover new in-app experiences, like Avengers Campus trivia, plus land-based and attraction digital achievements!
Spider-Man takes to the skies high above Avengers Campus, where Guests may also have heroic encounters with the likes of Iron Man, Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, Black Widow, Ant-Man and The Wasp – some of whom are making their first appearances at the park.
At a nearby Ancient Sanctum, Doctor Strange will train recruits in the mystic arts by bringing this ancient sanctum to life with powerful spells. Guests may even witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney theme park.
Speaking of Spider-Man, Guests can put their web-slinging skills to the test and experience what it’s like to have powers on the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature the iconic friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Also while in Avengers Campus, Guests can help Rocket bust his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy out of the Collector’s Fortress on the fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Super Hero Sustenance
And with all that training, Guests are going to need to fuel up at some point! From a shawarma wrap, to the Choco-Smash CANDY Bar, Pingo Doce and more, there are several super rad dining options throughout the campus.
We highly recommend that Guests plan ahead, use the mobile order service and pay with the Disneyland app for a contactless ordering experience at locations, including Pym Test Kitchen featuring IMPOSSIBLETM, Pym Tasting Lab and Shawarma Palace. Currently, Guests may only pick up a food and beverage mobile order if they are already inside Avengers Campus. It’s important to know that simply placing a mobile order at a food and beverage location in Avengers Campus does not grant Guests access to the land or the park.
Mission-critical gear
Don’t forget to gear up for your epic adventure! There are three industrial mercantile shops set to outfit aspiring WEB members with all the latest gadgets, accessories and fashions.
Inside the land, beginning June 4, Guests will find WEB Suppliers and the Avengers Campus Supply Pod. Just outside of Avengers Campus, visit Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop featuring Avengers Campus (which is now open). One must-have gadget available at all locations is the WEB Tech! As we’ve shared, all Guests visiting WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure will be able to sling webs with Spider-Man in the most epic adventure yet. Those wishing to customize their experience on board the attraction can do so with wearable WEB Tech accessories, which gives them additional web-slinging powers. Pretty awesome!
And remember, tucked into the ground floor of the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! are hundreds of items curated in The Collector’s Warehouse that Guests might be tempted to add to their own collection.
Keep in mind, right now only residents of California can visit Disneyland. Beginning June 15, 2021, the parks will be open to all guests. If you’d like help planning your next Disneyland visit, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Amazing Magical Adventures and my services are complimentary.
We are getting closer to being able to sail with Disney Cruise Line again! In order to resume sailings, the CDC requires cruise lines to conduct simulated or “test” sailings. Disney Cruise Line has received the go-ahead from the CDC to hold a simulation cruise in June.
This test sailing will take place from June 29 to July 1. The Disney Dream will sail out of Port Canaveral with volunteer passengers and crew. Disney Cruise Line will be able to test its new health and safety protocols.
Thomas Mazloum, President of Disney Signature Experiences, made the announcement:
“I have some great news to share, team.
We received word that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved our application to conduct a simulation cruise in advance of resuming normal operations.
This is a critically important milestone for Disney Cruise Line – and I want to thank everyone who has been supporting our return-to-service plans with such dedication and hard work.
We now have the green light to conduct our two-night simulation cruise aboard the Disney Dream from June 29 to July 1, sailing from Port Canaveral. The ship will sail with volunteer passengers and test our newly developed health and safety protocols, which have been meticulously tailored to the current public health environment. All of these protocols are essential to cruising responsibly, and Disney Cruise Line couldn’t be more committed to making vacation dreams come true as it prioritizes the wellbeing of all who step aboard our ships.
Today, as we move closer to restarting our U.S. cruises, I want to spotlight the tremendous resilience and positivity of the team. Your collaboration and continued enthusiasm throughout the pandemic have been nothing short of amazing, as we’ve researched, drafted, revised and refined our comprehensive roadmap for cruising again. It has been no small feat – and I’m extremely proud of everyone.
We will continue to evaluate our health and safety protocols, working closely with the CDC, and make adjustments as we work toward a full resumption of cruising. In the meantime, we can all take pride in the approval of our application with the CDC – a milestone that reflects the incredible talents of our entire team.”
We don’t know how volunteer passengers will be chosen but this is a big step towards getting to sail with Disney Cruise Line again!
@jasinboland” (via 
