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This Orlando Animal Shelter sorts their dogs into Hogwarts Houses

This Orlando Animal Shelter sorts their dogs into Hogwarts Houses

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has a fun way of showcasing their dogs. They have dubbed their kennels Pawgwarts and their dogs are sorted into “doghouses”. The staff have begun assigning dogs based on personality and behavior. On their website they say they do this to encourage potential owners to adopt dogs based on personality rather than breed labels.

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This Orlando Animal Shelter sorts their dogs into Hogwarts Houses

Here’s how the pups are sorted:

  • A dog who takes to learning obedience cues quickly has the KNOWLEDGE of a Ravenpaw
  • A small dog who has the determination to climb the agility A-Frame possesses the AMBITION of Slobberin house. 
  • A dog that embraces new things has the BRAVERY of a Gryffindog
  • Finally, Hufflefluff is the dog house that most dogs possess some of the traits but is reserved for only the most affectionate happy-to-know-you dogs because of their FRIENDLINESS.

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It’s such a fun way to adopt a dog and learn more about the traits. You can find out all about The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and their Pawgwarts program here.

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

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Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Walt Disney World theme park hours are now available through July 24, 2021. Hours were previously only available through July 17.

Related – Disney World Theme Park hours released through July 17th

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Magic Kingdom is scheduled to be open from 9 am to 9 pm. Those hours are the same as the previous week.

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Related – Disney After Hours BOO BASH coming to the Magic Kingdom this August

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Epcot is going to be open from 11 am to 9 pm. The park is set to close an hour earlier than the previous weeks. Before July 18 Epcot will be open from 11 am to 10 pm. Hours change starting the 18th.

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios remain the same as the rest of July. The park will open at 9 am and close at 7 pm.

Related – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon ship on display in Hollywood Studios

Disney World Theme Park Hours Released through July 24th

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours will also stay the same. The park will open at 8 am and close at 6 pm daily.

Will you be visiting Walt Disney World in July? There is still plenty of time to plan your trip! Contact me today for a free, no-obligation vacation quote.

Signage Revealed for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Sign

The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor may not currently be open, but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening there. New signage has recently appeared at the popular interactive attraction. It has us wondering, could the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor be reopening soon?

Related – The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom Has an Updated Menu

Signage Revealed for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

The new banner shows Mike Wazowski and the name of the attraction, as well as the slogan “The future of energy is a joke.” This little phrase is a nod to the hook of the show: monsters use human laughter as an energy source. The Laugh Floor is an attempt by the monsters to acquire lots of energy at once by getting a room full of humans to laugh as much as possible. It has been a feature of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom since 2007, and is a particular favorite for families with young children since there are no age restrictions. 

Related – Disney After Hours BOO BASH coming to the Magic Kingdom this August

Signage Revealed for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

This attraction has been one of the few to remain closed since Walt Disney World reopened in July of 2020. There have been some rumors that the experience could be replaced, but with fresh signs up, it appears those rumors can go to rest for the foreseeable future! Signs had been removed in November of last year. Considering the indoor space and closed quarters, it’s understandable that Disney would be cautious about reopening the Laugh Floor. Hopefully, they can reopen soon and we will all be laughing with our favorite funny monsters before long.

Related – Disney is looking for the next Walt Disney World Ambassadors

What do you think of the new signage? Is Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor part of your itinerary in the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments!

Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster was all the rumor this morning in the blogosphere. We decided to head over to the park around 11:00 am this morning with hopes that the rumors would pan out. We joined the others who had also heard the rumors next to The Watering Hole.

The rumors turned out to be true! Just around Noon, we were rewarded with the gates being opened and the mad rush to get in the queue before they closed it back down. Off we go! Velocicoaster opened today for the first time for regular park goes. Soft opening or not, if you were in the park today it was open. Within 2 hours, the App listed Velocisoaster as open with a wait time of 75 minutes max. It has closed every once in a while when it has hit capacity. Reopening when the queue would clear up again. As I write this, it is open!

Related: Check out the Jurassic World VelociCoaster During Passholder Previews

Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Previously the only ones to ride Velocicoaster have been Annual Passholders who had to sign up a few weeks ago, and Team Members. So it was nice to see it open to the Guests today. Just to be clear, this is a Soft Opening or Technical Rehearsal. The ride is not officially open yet. Velocicoaster opens on June 10, 2021. There is no guarantee it will be open tomorrow. But, I heard a rumor…

Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

The roller coaster employs a “revolutionary” ride vehicle that has been “specially designed to intensify the thrills.” Those thrills occur across 4,700 feet of track, some of which sits just inches above the water of Islands of Adventure’s central lagoon. It features a few near-misses and two launches, with at least one occurring within Jurassic World’s raptor paddock and the faster of the two hitting 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds. There are four inversions, some of which brandish such descriptions as “one of a kind” and “the first of its kind”: a 360-degree barrel roll above water and a zero-gravity inverted stall that lasts for some 100 feet. And then there’s that massive, 155-foot hill, which contains an 80-degree drop. All told, Universal promises a total of 12 seconds of airtime – an exhilarating amount of time for riders to be lifted out of their seats.

Check out the ride queue here:

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Don’t miss this Cauldron Cocoa Bomb coming to Disney Springs

Cauldron Cocoa Bomb

Cauldron Cocoa Bomb is coming to The Ganachery at Disney Springs on May 10, 2021, and will only be available until May 12, 2021. Disney made a few major announcements today as part of #halfwaytohalloween festivities. With After Hours BOO! Bash, Muppets Haunted Mansion special premiering this fall on Disney+, and new Halloween merchandise.

Earlier we posted some delightful snacks and treat recipes for you to make at home including Underworld Smoothies, Deviled Dragon Eggs, and a Pumpkin Muffin. Disney has a new Villians recipe cookbook coming and can be preordered here.

Now we got a new Instagram post from Disney Springs giving us some info on a new Cauldron Cocoa Bomb! You can read the whole post below. As you can see in the Photo the Hocus Pocus witches (Winifred, Sarah, and Mary) standing around a cauldron with what looks to be a chocolate broomstick. No word yet on if this is the Life Potion the witches are brewing. You know I gotta put this somewhere in the article, but…

…you will go “Amok Amok Amok” for this treat. Sigh even I am ashamed of that one.

Related: Disney After Hours BOO BASH coming to the Magic Kingdom this August

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Check out a sneak peek of hauntingly limited-time treats brewing in our cauldrons from May 10-12 for #HalfwaytoHalloween! ?? ?️?From creepy-cool cookies at @gideonsbakehouse to a frightfully delicious Dark Chocolate Cocoa Bomb at The Ganachery! ?(Psssstt…to get this delicious treat, check @disneyparks on TikTok throughout Saturday, May 8 to learn the secret, scary phrase to order!) Read more on the @disneyparksblog for more spooky fun. #DisneySprings

Mother’s Day Magic Shot available at Disney World for a limited time

Mother's Day Magic Shot available at Disney World for a limited time

There’s an “Incredible” Mother’s Day Magic Shot available for a limited time this weekend!

From Friday through Sunday, guests can capture a special Mother’s Day Magic Shot. It’s available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers around Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, there’s a Mother’s Day virtual backdrop at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs!

Mother's Day Magic Shot available at Disney World for a limited time

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Both Magic Shots are a great way for Disney moms to celebrate the weekend at the theme parks!

Mother's Day Magic Shot available at Disney World for a limited time

Let us know if you take advantage of these two hoot opportunities for Mother’s Day at Disney World!

Related: Halfway To Halloween Disney Merchandise First Look

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park and entertainment news updates!

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is hiring!

Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort is hiring!

Great news if you’re seeking an opportunity to work for a Disney resort! Disney’s Hilton Head Resort is now hiring!

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is located on the picturesque coast of South Carolina, only 5 hours from Walt Disney World Resort. This elegant, relaxing home-away-from-home—fashioned after a 1940s hunting and fishing lodge—combines local charm and simple pleasures with outdoor fun for the entire family. The resort features multi-roomed villas and many recreational activities, including 12 miles of heavenly beaches.

Be sure to check the Disney Careers page by clicking here.

Related: Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Reopening June 15th and more dining coming to Disneyland Resort

Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort is hiring!

Related: Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Special offer for Educators and First Responders

For more information about everything coming to the Walt Disney World Resort for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ click HERE!

Are you excited for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration?’ Let us know in the comments!

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park and entertainment news updates!

Apple Crumble Tarts Recipe From Epcot Food & Wine Festival!

Apple Crumble Tarts
Apple Crumble Tarts

Today we have a delicious recipe directly from the chefs f of Epcot: Apple Crumble Tarts!

This yummy treat will be available during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starting on July 15, but you don’t have to wait until then to try it because we have the recipe so you can make it at home. Check it out:

APPLE CRUMBLE TARTS

INGREDIENTS:

Tart Dough

  • 5 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 tsp of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Apple Filling

  • 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (2 cups)
  • 3 tbsp of butter
  • 3 tbsp of packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 2 tsp of cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp of water

Crumble

  • 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp of salt
  • 5 tbsp of cold butter, cubed
Apple Crumble Tarts

Related – EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins July 15!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Tart Dough

  • Cream butter, sugar, and salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment until fluffy.
  • Add egg and mix until smooth. Add flour and mix on medium speed until combined.
  • Evenly divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Apple Filling

  • Heat butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until apples begin to soften.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl. Add to apple mixture and cook for 3 minutes, until sauce around apples thickens.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Crumble

  • Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter in food processor. Pulse until pea-sized crumbs form. Set aside.

Apple Pie Tarts

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator. Roll each ball into 1/8 inch thick circle and press into 3 inch tart pans, trimming excess dough from edges. Pierce the bottom of each tart with fork several times. Place 4 inch square of parchment paper on top of each tart and fill with pie weights or beans. Place tart pans on large baking sheet.
  • Bake tart shells for 15 minutes. Carefully remove pie weights or beans and parchment paper and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 cup of apple filling in each tart and top with 3 tbsp of the crumble topping.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crumble is golden brown.
  • Cool before serving.

Enjoy!

Credit: Disney Parks

Vanessa Bryant Visits Disneyland to Celebrate Her 39th Birthday

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

Vanessa Bryant Visits Disneyland to Celebrate Her 39th Birthday. Several stars have made their way to Disneyland for the first time after a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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One such star included Vanessa Bryant who celebrated her 39th Birthday at “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Vanessa shared several posts from the trip via Instagram.

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We hope Vanessa and her family had a fun trip and wish her a happy belated birthday! ?

Related: Remembering the Celebrities Who Passed in 2020

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disneyland!

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Marvel Studios Developing ‘Hulk’ Solo Film Starring Mark Ruffalo

The Hulk
Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios Developing ‘Hulk’ Solo Film Starring Mark Ruffalo. Currently, Mark Ruffalo is filming for the She-Hulk series coming to Disney+, but when will he get his own Marvel film or series? According to several insiders, there are plans in the works to give Bruce Banner and Hulk their own project!

Giant Freakin Robot shares the scoop, stating “We decided to ring up one of our insider sources who has proven to be right a number of times with other scoops, and they had some surprising news for us. They did some digging and came back saying that there are plans in motion for a solo Hulk movie over at Marvel Studios. They were unable to confirm what the plot of the movie would be, but the biggest contender has been the often rumored World War Hulk storyline.

Related: Mark Ruffalo Is Worried He Will Be “Thrown Out” of the MCU

GFR also shared there is speculation that the movie may also include other “Hulk’s” including Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, Amadeus Cho, and potentially the MCU debut of Red Hulk. Note: None of this has been confirmed by Marvel Studios, so be sure to take these ideas with a grain of salt until we get a formal announcement from the studio.

Just last year the Avengers star claimed he wasn’t sure that Marvel Studios wanted to venture further into Hulk or Bruce Banner’s story, and felt he may move into a support role as the next generation of heroes step up to face off the forces of evil and destruction.

Given Ruffalo’s history of sharing spoilers, and infamously live-streaming the first 10 mins of Thor: Ragnarok during the world premiere by accident, it comes as no surprise that Marvel would be keeping a tight lip with Mark about any future plans for his characters. Basically, it seems that Marvel has told Mark, “Don’t call us. We’ll call you.” when there is a Hulk or Bruce appearance.

Related: Mark Ruffalo Confirms “Talks” of His Appearance in Marvel Studios’ ‘She-Hulk’ Series

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!

Featured Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Source: Giant Freakin Robot

Gideon’s Hand Pies is the perfect Halfway to Halloween Treat

Gideon's Hand Pies

Gideon’s Hand Pies is a handmade Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookie baked inside a flaky, buttery pie crust (available May 10-12 while supplies last; limit two per person). Seriously, a Cookie baked into a hand pie! I don’t know about you, but as soon as I read hand pie the lyrics to Sweeney Todd started playing in my head.

A customer!
Wait! What’s your rush?
What’s your hurry?
You gave me such a…
fright! I thought you were a ghost!
Half a minute, can’t ya sit?
Sit ya down!
Sit!

Info was released today as part of Disney’s Halfway to Halloween, they announced After Hours BOO Bash!, all-new Halloween Merchandise, new Snacks, and Treats along with Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+.

Related: Disney After Hours BOO BASH coming to the Magic Kingdom this August

Gideon’s posted on Facebook following Disney’s announcement, you can read the whole post below.

Gideon's Hand Pies

The Black Cat is out of the bag! Halfway to Halloween is a park-wide Disney celebration, and we’re part of the fun! What do we have in store for you? Well, you may already know Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies to be mysterious and delicious, but did you also know they are masters of disguise? That’s why, as part of Halfway to Halloween, a selection of our dreadfully good confections will masquerade themselves as hand pies. At first, you might be fooled by their flaky, buttery crusts – but once you take a bite, you’ll recognize the rich, decant flavor of a handmade Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie baked inside. ⁣


Gideon’s Hand Pies are an extraordinarily special limited release only available at Gideon’s Bakehouse in @DisneySprings for #HalfwaytoHalloween! Our Chef Kristy Carlucci is handmaking each and every one of these herself! They will be on sale this coming Monday through Wednesday, May 10-12, starting at 10 am until sell out. First Come First Serve While Supplies Last! Limit two per paying customer! ⁣

Gidiot’s like myself will be in line at 9:00 am when the parking lots open at Disney Springs. Drop us a line and let us know if you will be joining us in line Monday, May 10, 2021.

Chris Pratt Shares His Thoughts on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3’ Announcement

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 logo

Chris Pratt Shares His Thoughts on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3’ Announcement. Marvel Studios formally announced the new release dates for the other upcoming films for the studio with the exception of the Fantastic Four reboot in the recently released MCU Phase 4 sizzle reel. GotG Director James Gunn shared the news that his film, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, will premiere in theaters on May 5, 2023.

Related: James Gunn Shares First Look at the Script for ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special’

Marvel star and leading funny man, Chris Pratt shared his excitement with a social media post akin to those of many Marvel fans with a tweet that read: “I can’t wait! I loved the first two!!”

Related: Director James Gunn Reconfirms ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3’ Will Begin Filming This Year

Pratt will be joined by fellow Guardians stars Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Dave Bautista (Drax), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Bradley Cooper (Rocket), Vin Diesel (Groot), Sean Gunn (Kraglin/Mo-Cap Rocket), and Elizabeth Debicki (Ayesha).

Filming for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3’ is set to begin this year. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!

Featured Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Source: Chris Pratt Twitter

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