It’s scary how hungry these Monsters Inc Pop Tarts are making us!
If you like pop tarts and Monsters Inc then you will love these inspired by Mike and Sulley! A delicious treat that makes a great breakfast option or maybe a snack to have while you have a movie night with your family.
Start by lightly dusting your work area with a coating of flour to keep your dough from sticking. Unroll your pie crust dough and flatten with a rolling pin onto the flour-coated surface. Begin cutting 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Depending on the size and shape of your pie crust dough, you will only be able to get 2-3 rectangles from each crust.
Combine your scraps and continue to roll out the dough until it is used up.
Next, take half of your rectangular dough cutouts and place 2 tablespoons of jam in the center of each.
Once complete, take the other half of your pie crust cutouts and place them on top of the jam filling. Seal it up by scoring the ends with a fork and vent by piercing the top layer with a toothpick. Brush the tops of each pop tart with melted butter and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool for 2 hours. During this time, you can start making the icing. Combine powder sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract, and water. Split into 5 bowls for each of the colors.
Once the pop tarts have completely cooled, place the lime green icing (for Mike Wazowski) and sky blue icing (for Sulley) in piping bags with 1/4″ of the tips snipped off. Coat the top of the pop start with icing (avoiding the scored edges).
Allow about 30 minutes-1 hour for the base layer of icing to fully harden before proceeding with the piping details. Then, spoon the remaining 3 colors (leaf green, royal blue and white) into 3 separate piping bags fitted with a tip.
Starting with the Mike Wazowski pop tarts, pipe a quarter-sized circle for his eye using the white icing. Next, grab the leaf green icing and create 2 triangular shapes above the eye for his horns and a half-circle shape for his mouth. Place a dime-sized circle in the center of the white to form his pupil. Lastly, switch back to the white icing and add a few triangular teeth and a highlight to the inner pupil.
For Sulley, grab your sky blue pop tarts and the piping bag with white icing. Form 2 dime-sized circles for his eyes and 2 small triangles below his right eye for the teeth. Next, with the royal blue icing make 2 crescent shapes above the eyes for his horns, a simple curved line for his smile, and a diamond shape for his nose. Add 2 small royal blue circles to the center of the eyes for his pupils. Next, take the leftover sky blue icing and pipe stripes onto Sulley’s horns. Finish by using your remaining white icing to form 2 highlights on the pupils.
Let the icing set for about 1 hour before serving.
Everything Coming to Disney+ This July. Hello, fellow Disney+ subscribers and fans! Disneyhas released the latest schedule of all things new coming to the streaming service in July 2021. Get ready for some surprises along the way! Here is everything (that we know of) coming to Disney+ this coming July:
“Monsters At Work” takes place the day after the Monsters, Incorporated power plant started harvesting the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis, thanks to Mike and Sulley’s discovery that laughter generates ten times more energy than screams. It follows the story of Tylor Tuskmon, an eager young monster who graduated top of his class at Monsters University and always dreamed of becoming a Scarer, until he lands a job at Monsters, Incorporated and discovers that scaring is out and laughter is in.
Ben Feldman stars as the voice of Tylor Tuskmon in the series, which introduces new monster characters alongside returning favorites, including Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman). Starring alongside Feldman as part of the MIFT crew are: Henry Winkler as Fritz, the scatterbrained boss; Lucas Neff as Duncan, an opportunistic plumber; and Alanna Ubach as Cutter, the officious rule follower.
In addition to Crystal and Goodman, returning cast members from the original movies include John Ratzenberger as Yeti and Tylor’s dad, Bernard; Jennifer Tilly as Celia Mae; and Bob Peterson as Roze, twin sister to his original Monsters, Inc. character, Roz. Voicing additional characters are Stephen Stanton as Smitty and Needleman, the bumbling custodial team at Monsters, Inc., and Aisha Tyler as Tylor’s mom, Millie Tuskmon. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was developed and is executive produced by Disney animation veteran Bobs Gannaway.
The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 2
Placed undercover at a boarding school known as The Institute, a group of orphans must foil a nefarious plot with global ramifications while creating a new sort of family along the way. Based on the bestseller by Trenton Lee Stewart which Time Magazine called “one of the best young adult books of all time,”The Mysterious Benedict Society” stars Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale in the titular role and features a standout ensemble of young actors.
High School Musical – The Musical – The Series – Season 2 – Episode 8
In season two of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” the East High Wildcats, who are preparing to perform “Beauty and the Beast” as their spring musical, face off against rival school North High to win a prestigious and cutthroat student theater competition. Wigs are snatched, loyalties are tested, and ballads are belted.
Star Wars – The Bad Batch – Episode 10
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army – each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.
Monday July 5th
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted –ICELAND
Gordon Ramsay heads to the land of fire and ice during the Icelandic summer to learn secret cooking techniques utilizing the volcanic landscape. He fishes in a glacial river for wild salmon and cooks bread in geothermally heated soil before heading north to the sparsely populated Westfjords. After sampling fermented shark and diving for scallops in the freezing fjords, he joins Iceland’s first Michelin-rated chef, Ragnar Eiríksson, for a feast in a rainstorm.
Wednesday July 7th
Loki – Episode 5
“Loki” features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” Tom Hiddleston returns as the title character, joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant. Kate Herron directs “Loki,” and Michael Waldron is head writer.
Friday July 9th
Black Widow – Premier Access
In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller “Black Widow,” Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Monsters At Work – Episode 2
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High School Musical – The Musical – The Series – Season 2 – Episode
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The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 3
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Star Wars – The Bad Batch – Episode 11
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Monday July 12th
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted – SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Gordon Ramsay is pushed to his limits in the Smoky Mountains. In his quest to unearth the region’s culinary secrets, Gordon must rappel down a treacherous waterfall, kayak through raging rapids, and trek deep into the forest, attempting to find the most delicious ingredients in this magnificent mountain range. His culinary rival at the big cook is chef William Dissen, named one of America’s “Most Sustainable Chefs,” who knows these mountains, rivers and forests like the back of his hand.
Wednesday July 14th
Loki – Episode 6 (Finale)
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Friday July 16th
Turner & Hooch – Episode 1
When an ambitious, buttoned-up US Marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. “Turner & Hooch” stars Josh Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film of the same name.
The series also stars Carra Patterson as Jessica Baxter, Scott’s brave, street-smart partner; Brandon Jay McLaren as Xavier Wilson, a cool, enigmatic marine-turned-US Marshal; Anthony Ruivivar as Chief James Mendez, Scott’s boss with a secret soft spot for Scott’s new dog, Hooch; Lyndsy Fonseca as Laura Turner, Scott’s sweet, animal-loving sister; Jeremy Maguire as Matthew Garland, Laura’s dog-loving son; and Vanessa Lengies as Erica Mouniere, the quirky head of the US Marshals dog training program. Five French Mastiffs also star as Hooch, Scott’s slobbery, loveable French Mastiff.
“Turner & Hooch” is a Disney+ original series produced by 20th Television. Matt Nix is creator, executive producer and writer on the series. McG is an executive producer and directed the series premiere. Michael Horowitz, Robert Duncan McNeill and Mary Viola also serve as executive producers, and Josh Levy serves as co-executive producer.
High School Musical – The Musical – The Series – Season 2 – Episode 10
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Monsters At Work – Episode 3
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The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 4
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Star Wars – The Bad Batch – Episode 12
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Monday July 19th
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted – MEXICO
Gordon Ramsay discovers the culinary secrets of the country’s legendary Oaxaca region, where mole reigns supreme. In addition to learning to make the storied chocolate- and chili-infused sauce, Gordon must rappel down a cliff in search of delicious butter worms, harvest the honey sacs from burrowing ants and fend off angry wasps in search of their coveted larva. In his effort to measure up to acclaimed Mexico City chef Gabriela Cámara, he will also engage in the punishing physical process of harvesting agave plants to make mescal.
Friday July 23rd
Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life
“Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life” follows two tiny troublemakers trying to live the good life in a big city park while having giant-sized, sky-high adventures. Disney’s beloved chipmunks, nervous worrier Chip and laid-back dreamer Dale, make the perfect odd couple. They’re best buddies and they drive each other nuts! In their perpetual pursuit of acorns, these ultimate underdogs are joined by Pluto, Butch and other iconic Disney characters as they face down bullies great and small. Combining classic-style cartoon comedy with contemporary storytelling, the 36 seven-minute episodes are directed by Jean Cayrol and produced by Marc du Pontavice at Xilam Animation.
Turner & Hooch – Episode 2
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High School Musical – The Musical – The Series – Season 2 – Episode 11
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Monsters At Work – Episode 4
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Star Wars – The Bad Batch – Episode 13
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The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 5
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Friday July 30th
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Get personal with Robin Roberts and some of Hollywood’s groundbreaking women as they bear witness to their incredible journeys on their path to purpose. Each episode is a profound conversation filled with emotion and inspiration. Listen to never-before-heard stories of how these groundbreakers came face-to-face with their vulnerability, authenticity and intuition. Discover their commonalities and learn how their stories and experiences created room for expansion and evolution.
All four episodes will arrive on July 30th
Turner & Hooch – Episode 3
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Monsters At Work – Episode 5
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High School Musical – The Musical – The Series – Season 2 – Episode 12 (Finale)
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The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 6
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Star Wars – The Bad Batch – Episode 14
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*All scheduling subject to change without notice to Disney+ subscribers
The animal care team at Walt Disney World always finds a way to make birthdays special for their baby animals. Celebration is in the air at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as they honor birthday girls Kirana and Grace this week.
Kirana, the first babirusa born at the park, just had her first birthday. Next is Grace, a western lowland gorilla, who is celebrating her second year with her troop.
Wildlife conservation is important to protect the Earth’s animal population and biodiversity. The team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom make terrific efforts in taking care of their resident wildlife.
In partnership with Disney’s Animal Nutrition Center, animal keepers made birthday “cakes” with portions of their daily diets and some extra goodies, like watermelon, to celebrate the occasion.
Be sure to look for these happy toddler animals on your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Missing that sweet and delicious Banana Foster Bread Pudding from ‘Ohana?
Well you don’t have to wait until your next Disney vacation, because we have a recipe so you can recreate it at home! You can have it as a breakfast, dessert or just a little treat while you watch your favorite on Disney Plus!
BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
8 cups of cubed Ohana pineapple bread or Challah bread
Toast the ohana or challah bread in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes.
Mix the eggs, milk, salt, 1 1/2 cups of sugar and nutmeg and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Spread the toasted bread in a rectangle casserole dish, then pour the mixture over it. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 325F for 40-60 minutes or until the top is crunchy and custard is soft but not runny. Let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Mix the corn syrup, butter, 1/2 cup of sugar and brown sugar then add to a sauce pan, once you bring it to a low boil, add the heavy cream slowly. Then add the rum and flambe (skip this if you are using the rum extract).
Cook for 10-15 minutes or until caramel reaches 235F. Remove from heat and add extract (if you didn’t use the spiced rum before) and salt.
Cut the bread pudding and top with banana slices, caramel sauce and ice cream.
Hilary Duff Addresses the Fate of the ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot. Lizzie McGuire fans were shocked to see an update from series star, Hilary Duff, that shared the Disney+ revival series will not be moving forward.
Hilary Duff and original series creator Terri Minsky fought to keep a more honest telling of Lizzie’s story as she navigates her 30’s rather than her teen years. Portions of the show would touch on more adult topics and conversation and Disney quickly stepped in to say that wasn’t going to happen. Minsky was the first to step away from the project, siting “creative differences” as the reason for her departure, but for months now Duff has gone up to bat for the series and it seems the studio and Duff are at a standstill, leaving the series to gather dust on the shelf.
“I don’t think it’s going to be happening,” Duff shared with Entertainment Weekly’s SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show “Now that I’m my age, I’m like, I love her… This is where it all began for me. And she is me, and I am her, and I brought what I could to that, you know, which was very much just who I am inside. And so to tap into that again, even for a moment was really a great experience.”
Though she may not get to play “Lizzie” again, Hilary Duff and Disney have been able to come to create another project, How I Met Your Father. Disney recently announced a new sequel series to 20th Television’sHow I Met Your Mother, named How I Met Your Father, that will star Hilary Duff in the leading role. Duff’s character will play a similar protagonist role to Ted in the original series, with her character explaining to her son how she met their father back in the day.
The HIMYF series synopsis reads: “Set in the near future, the show will follow Sophie (Duff) telling her son the story of how she met his father back in the year 2021, when Sophie and her close-knit group of friends were figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.”
Currently, 20th Television has ordered 10-episodes for the series, but pending the success of the show, there is a good chance several new seasons will be picked up at a later date. Hulu has yet to share when the series will premiere on the streaming service, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!
Walt Disney Archives to Feature Costume Exhibition at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle This June. Disney is known for their attention to detail in filmmaking, but did you know that every costume tells its own story? A new costume exhibition by the Walt Disney Archives will walk you through the creative process of costume design and feature some of the most intriguing props and costumes from live-action Disney films.
According to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) website: “The “Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” is a captivating new exhibition that immerses visitors into the world of Disney, illustrating how our understanding of its iconic characters is shaped through the artistry and creativity of its costumes.”
“Using more than 70 original pieces, including ball gowns, sorcerers’ capes, military uniforms, tiaras, and of course glass slippers, the exhibition explores the vision, process, and craft used to create the costumes worn by some of the biggest names in entertainment. Heroes and Villains features costumes from some of Disney’s kindest heroes and toughest villains, as well as insights from designers, photographs, interactives, and a special film.”
You can purchase tickets and check dates for the upcoming event by CLICKING HERE
Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!
Great news! Disney World is hiring a seasonal Fireworks & Special Effects Designer…We are hopeful this is a sign that Fireworks will be returning soon to Walt Disney World!
The Fireworks & Special Effects Designer develops/executes pyrotechnic and special effects designs for live shows across property, including Parks, Resorts, Special Events and DISNEY CRUISE LINE®.
Oversees ordering of pyrotechnic and special effect equipment and product
Provides updates to Show Directors, Producers, and Production Managers about confetti, pyrotechnics and other special effect development and availability
Interfaces with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by WDW
Supervises effects crews for special events, road shows, and permanent installations
Provides ongoing Entertainment Show Quality evaluations of existing shows
Manages and provide proper documentation of all live show effects plots at WDW
Develops and realizes the design intent through the effective execution of the creative process
Participate in project’s creative development
Develops and executes special effects/pyrotechnics designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned
Develops and/or provides input to project special effects budgets and labor requirements
Stays current with special effects technology research and development efforts within industry
Partners with Consultant Special Effects/Pyrotechnics Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all audio/video services delivered
Functions as a resource to maintain the proper training of operating area special effects/pyrotechnics Technicians
Conducts on-going “Entertainment Show Quality” evaluations of existing offerings at Walt Disney World and provide support to maintain their original show intent
Maintains a strong relationship with fireworks compound, safety, purchasing, vendors and interface with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by Walt Disney World
Maintains up-to-date show documentation and special effects R&D lab
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There is no official word on when Fireworks will be returning to Walt Disney World. However just yesterday Festival of the Lion King reopened to guests and with Florida relaxing many of the COVID guidelines we expect to see more things return to normal at the theme parks.
These cute new Disney Family Mugs are perfect for celebrating our loved ones! Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa, there’s a mug for each!
The mugs have Mickey and Minnie designs on the front that are similar to the Annual Passholder magnet designs. The dad and grandpa mugs feature Mickey, and the mom and grandma ones feature Minnie. I really adore that the grandpa and grandma mug designs have vintage styles for Mickey and Minnie.
The back of each mug has a Four Parks design that showcases an icon from each Walt Disney World Park. There is Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, and the Tree of Like featured! The inner lip of each cup also has a Walt Disney World logo!
Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced it will phase out temperature checks. Starting with Cast members on May 8, 2021, followed by Guests starting May 16, 2021. “We will continue to follow the guidance of health and safety leaders going forward and most importantly encourage people to get vaccinated,” Disney said in a prepared statement.
Now it appears that Disney World Resort has removed mention of temperature checks at resort table service restaurants and stopped the screenings totally at some restaurants around Disney World.
Since July 11, 2020, Walt Disney World has put in place enhanced health and safety measures. With social distancing, temperature checks at each entrance, and mask requirements among other protocols. A temperature of over 100.4 degrees and Disney would let you sit in a cool-down tent for 10 minutes and check again. If it still did not fall below 100.4 you were refused entry.
On April 30 2021 Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino Tweeted “The Department of Health is not recommending temperature checks as they waste resources on something that doesn’t necessarily prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
On May 3, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order invalidating local emergency orders and COVID-19 restrictions. Disney quickly followed up with a reminder that masks are still required on Walt Disney Resort property.
In the statement from Disney, they advised “Before you leave home, be sure to check the temperatures of everyone in your party-including yourself-as an extra layer of precaution,”
You can read the whole statement from Disney below.
As with most changes at Disney World resort, it may take some time for these to take full effect. Some restaurants may still be doing temperature checks, others have already stopped.
Jurassic World is currently taking over Universal Orlando. Not only is the VelociCoaster currently running for soft opening, but a new Tribute Store is coming. The new Jurassic World Tribute Store will be located inside Universal Studios where they usually hold the seasonal tribute stores (Halloween, Christmas, and Mardi Gras).
Typically the tribute stores has four different themed rooms, at least one which has a snack case. We are really excited to see what they have in the new Jurassic World store. We can expect lots of coaster merchandise and memorabilia from the movies. There’s no word yet exactly when the store will open but I’m guessing sometime this week. Stay tuned as we get more details.
Epcot fans are counting down the days until Club Cool returns!
Adjacent to the new Creations Shop will be a revitalized Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola, which will also open this summer. This will celebrate Coca-Cola in a fresh new way, while keeping the fan-favorite experience that invites you to explore tasty drinks from around the world. This space will also have some new magic to bring the global experience of Coca-Cola to life for you.
In the meantime, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley is sharing some new information about the upcoming Club Cool.
Today is National Have a Coke Day – and to celebrate I’m sharing a few design details about our entirely new Club Cool hosted by Coca-Cola experience coming to EPCOT this summer. A cool design feature will be a totally custom floor. We carefully selected colors and aggregates to create three unique terrazzo finishes for the new Club Cool.
Terrazzo is a type of poured floor that is known for its style and flexibility, giving our Imagineers a chance to pick unique colors and textures that feel like EPCOT. And get this – we are bringing pieces of Coca-Cola products into the materials of the floor itself!! This terrazzo will incorporate recycled Coca-Cola green glass chips that will capture light and bring the color and connection underfoot. And if you look closely you can even see the remnants of the red bottle labels within the flooring material! This terrazzo is also distinctive in that it uses a natural binder, made up of biodegradable materials. These beautiful floor finishes not only create a branded aesthetic for Club Cool, but further emphasizes both Disney and Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainability and protecting our environment – perfectly fitting in EPCOT.
We hope enjoy seeing these tidbits on the new Club Cool! Be sure to visit the Epcot location once it opens later this summer.
City Works Eatery & Pour House is celebrating American Craft Beer Week! The Disney Springs location will be celebrating the occasion from May 10th through the 16th.
City Works will offer local “Backyard” beer flights and Bottlenectar beer specials, so it’s a great time to stop by for a refreshing drink!
City Works is Disney Springs’ premier sports restaurant and bar and is located on the west side of Disney Springs, near House of Blues. Its full menu offers American classics with a twist, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. It’s the best place in Disney Springs to watch sports or any big event with its 17 HDTVs, state-of-the-art audio, and one enormous 168-inch video wall.
