Universal Orlando hiring with $750 sign-on bonus

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May 7, 2021

Universal Orlando hiring upwards of 100 Team members. With a $750.00 sign-on bonus after 90 days of full work. In a sign of an improving economy, and things normalizing after the pandemic destroyed the jobs market. Universal Orlando today announced more job openings. The market for new employees has turned into a lot of businesses offering incentives such as cash.

We have tried to keep updated on all the major Theme Parks with job openings and bring the news to you. If you are looking to become a Team Member at Universal follow the link. A team member at the theme parks may get free park admission, discounts, and complimentary guest passes, according to Universal.

Universal Orlando has a lot on its plate lately. With the opening of Velocicoaster, reducing social distancing, opening of the Jurassic Park Tribute store, and a new Food Festival coming soon. Plus the auditions for Halloween Horror Nights for scare actors.

Universal Orlando hiring, Walt Disney World resort hiring again, and local eateries at Disney Springs and along the I-Drive area is great news for us locals who rely on the service industry job market. Our vaccination rates are going up and sit around 50% for the Orange County area. We may be seeing a bright light at the end of this dark tunnel we went though. Seems like every day we see something new opening or someone hiring.

Halfway To Halloween Disney Merchandise First Look

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Danielle

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May 7, 2021

It’s halfway to Halloween, and we’re taking a look at the hauntingly fabulous Halloween Disney Merchandise headed to town this fall! From Cruella themed outfits for nuiMOs, to spook-tacular accessories there is a spine-tingling offerings for everyone!

Halfway To Halloween Disney Merchandise First Look

The happy haunts have received our sympathetic vibrations, and have conjured up some spooktacular goodies! A new pair of Madame Leota ears by Her Universe are ready to materialize. This year the classic Haunted Mansion look has been given a bit of an edge with metal studs and safety pins! These ears look straight out of my high school aesthetic!

Another accessory that has a major 90’s edge aesthetic is the new Loungefly Haunted Mansion bag. There are patches, buttons, and even mock spray painted details. I’m not ashamed to admit that I totally

You can also outfit yourself in spooky fashions with Haunted Mansion denim!

Related: Boo Bash

If you’re looking for an edgy take on Mickey Mouse, check out the Mickey Mouse Halloween streetwear Collection! Mickey Mouse has never looked so edgy! From a spooky neon green long-sleeved shirt to a Mickey Mouse print hoodie and skeletal jumpsuit there are lots of spooktastic styles! You’ll also find this collection in early August at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

There is also a wicked Villains streetwear collection debuting at Walt Disney World and Disneyland this July!

You can also start the celebration early! There are lots of great villainous reads. Or you can also show off your spooky culinary skills on with a Nightmare Before Christmas cookbook!

Look for these hauntingly fun Disney Halloween Merchandise offerings to begin materializing this summer! Are you ready for the Halloween season?

A Self-Guided Tour of the Most Mystifying Attractions Around the Globe

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Sara

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May 7, 2021

A Self-Guided Tour of the Most Mystifying Attractions Around the Globe

As part of Disney’s Halfway to Halloween celebration, they’re released a first-ever interactive YouTube experience by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. This experience is a self-guided tour of the most mystifying Disney Parks attractions around the globe, hosted by Uncle Deadly from The Muppets.

You’ll begin your sojourn to the strange and supernatural through Haunted Mansion at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disney Resort and even Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris. Each destination unlocks secrets behind the magic and story and gives you the chance to learn about some spine-tingling illusions.

We highly encourage you to see this journey through to the end as a special spooktacular is in store: a surprise look at an all-new Haunted Mansion-themed special premiering this fall only on Disney+.

Remember, fortune favors the courageous and curious…

Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney+

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Kevin Koszola

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May 7, 2021

Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney+

Grim Grinning Ghosts come out to socialize… with the Muppets!

An All-New Muppets Haunted Mansion Special is coming to Disney+ this Fall! “Muppets Haunted Mansion” takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth …The Haunted Mansion.

Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn announced the Muppets first-ever Halloween special, “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” debuting this fall exclusively on Disney+. The brand-new special will feature a star-studded Muppets cast, celebrity cameos, all-new music and spooky fun for families to enjoy together.

Both Gonzo and Pepe share the news in an exciting teaser for the Muppets Haunted Mansion special.

But wait, there’s more Muppet madness!

Join Uncle Deadly from The Muppets on a self-guided tour of the most mystifying attractions at Disney Parks around the world in this first-ever interactive YouTube experience. You’ll begin your sojourn to the strange and supernatural through Haunted Mansion at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disney Resort and Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris.

Each destination unlocks secrets behind the magic and story and gives you the chance to learn about some spine-tingling illusions. Be warned, fortune only favors the courageous and curious

We are ecstatic about the Halloween special since we are huge fans of both Disney’s Haunted Mansion and the Muppets. We will provide more details when new information becomes available.

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

Source: Disney

Don’t miss these Halfway to Halloween Recipes you can make at home

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Greg Gately

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May 7, 2021

Don't miss these Halfway to Halloween Recipes you can make at home

Halfway to Halloween has been trending this morning as Disney Parks Blog released some major news. After Hours BOO BASH!, new Halloween merchandise, and Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney+, plus brand new snacks, and recipes you can make at home.

We are Conjuring Up the Magic for our #HalfwaytoHalloween takeover and treating you to four wickedly delicious recipes – perfect for when you socialize with your own grim grinning ghosts! We have autumnal pumpkin and apple recipes plus Disney villain-inspired deviled dragon eggs and a delicious, healthful smoothie.

Bad has never tasted so good! These first two recipes are from the soon-to-be-released Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook, where the iconic villains from Disney’s film library are the inspiration for the recipes.

Hades from Disney’s animated feature film, Hercules, inspired the recipe for Underworld Smoothies. This smoothie plays off Hades’ two moods: blue flames for hair when he’s calm and red flames when angry. You mix a blue and red smoothie separately, then pour both into the same glass for a healthful dose of Hades’ feelings! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Even Maleficent would approve of these Deviled Dragon Eggs! Cleverly using red cabbage water to create the unique coloring of these eggs, this recipe takes a bit of time, but the “terrifying” results are sure to impress! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Our Pumpkin Muffin recipe comes from the recipe vault at Disneyland Park. Served at past Halloween Time celebrations at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, these perfectly pumpkiny muffins get a sprinkle of streusel on top for that right hint of sweetness. Happy fall, y’all! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Promise this is not a trick but a delicious treat – an exclusive recipe for Disney Parks Blog readers! We coaxed our festival chefs to give us a preview of an autumnal recipe from the upcoming EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (starting Jul. 15 and running through Nov. 20), and they sent us a recipe for Apple Crumble Tarts. My foodie pal, Katie, made them (you know, for me to make sure they are perfect for this post!), and we both can attest they are REALLY good and REALLY cute! Who can resist a tiny apple pie with crumble topping? Not me! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

You now have the opportunity to pre-order this cookbook featuring these two as well as other devilish dishes. Why not make it a Disney movie night complete with matching your movie choice to a Disney villain recipe? Sounds like a wickedly good time!

Beverly Sunset Store in Hollywood Studios has reopened

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Greg Gately

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May 7, 2021

Beverly Sunset Store in Hollywood Studios has reopened as of May 5, 2021. We were there to check out the newly refurbished store and got photos to share with you. Beverly Sunset is located on Sunset Boulevard next door to the Hollywood Brown Derby and across from Legends of Hollywood. It was the store that exclusively sold Pixar merchandise, snacks, and treats.

Now it sells a little bit of everything as you can see in the photos below. Yes, it still has a good amount of Pixar hats, shirts, and plush. They now are carrying more variety.

Shop located in Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosShop from a show-stopping selection of Pixar merchandise and pre-packaged, tasty treats inside this whimsical “theater.”

You can see below that they still are carrying Pixar merchandise at Beverly Sunset Store.

Beverly Sunset Store in Hollywood Studios has reopened

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

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Chip

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May 7, 2021

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

We are officially Halfway to Halloween! To celebrate we have some exciting news to share… This Halloween season, a special event is brewing at Magic Kingdom.

Float on over to Disney After Hours BOO BASH for a special three-hour event that begins when the Park closes!

With party music, decorations and character cavalcades galore, guests young, old and immortal can dress in costume for the occasion and get their fill of Halloween candy, exclusive culinary offerings, spooktacular entertainment, favorite attractions, and more.

Here is the official news from Disney

“Disney After Hours BOO BASH” will take place on select nights, Aug. 10 – Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. to midnight*. Spooky festivities will include Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings throughout the park, special performances by the Cadaver Dans, décor, lighting, music, treat stops with plenty of candy and so much more!

“Disney After Hours BOO BASH” tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 7 p.m. without the need for a day park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation, giving you time to enjoy even more of your favorites.

Guests young, old and immortal can dress in costume for the occasion and get their fill of Halloween candy. As an important reminder, costume masks are not permitted for adults; they can only be worn by children younger than 14. In addition, all guests are required to wear approved face coverings during the event. Before you arrive, check our Know Before You Go page and Costume Guidelines.

In case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours, it’s a special event that’s open to a limited number of guests, after normal park operating hours. The experience offers low wait times at more than 20 attractions from classics like the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, to newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It’s a ghostly good time for all!

Tickets will go on sale next month, with an early purchase window available to guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Click here for more information and stay tuned for more details to come. We’ll share additional information about “Disney After Hours BOO BASH” as it becomes available!

Disney World encourages guests to get vaccinated

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Sara

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May 7, 2021

Disney World encourages guests to get vaccinated

Florida recently eliminated all COVID-19 restrictions, leaving businesses to decide what measures to implement. Walt Disney World has not made any major changes to its health and safety policies but will be phasing out temperature screenings. The company is also encouraging guests to get vaccinated.

The Walt Disney World website has a section with pertinent information on how the park experiences have changed in pandemic times. That section, Know Before You Go, has been updated to include vaccination encouragement. The messaging under the “Welcoming You Back to Walt Disney World Resort” reads:

“As you prepare to visit, please know that we’ve made updates based on guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies.

It may be different from the last time you visited. But together, we can find new ways to create magical moments—and memories to treasure.

We are aware of the state of Florida’s plans to modify COVID-19 guidelines. We will evaluate this latest guidance and maintain our current health and safety measures at this time, including face covering requirements. We will continue to make thoughtful adjustments to our policy. As COVID-19 vaccines become available, we encourage people to get vaccinated.”

Disney has not made any changes in regards to guests who are fully vaccinated versus those who aren’t. Disney is working hard to make sure that guests feel safe while visiting Walt Disney World.

You can read the statement here.

Behind the scenes look at the Disney Wish with more info on the AquaMouse and more!

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Sara

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May 7, 2021

Behind the scenes look at the Disney Wish with more info on the AquaMouse and more!

Disney Cruise Line‘s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is set to sail for the first time in June 2022. Disney recently released tons of information about this new ship and now we have a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney Wish including more information about the new AquaMouse!

Disney’s first attraction at sea, the AquaMouse, will include storytelling, getting wet, and going fast! It is a ride that is on the same level as what you’d find at Disney’s theme parks.

The World of Marvel restaurant will be Disney’s first ever cinematic dinner show. It will be fun, surprising, full of action, and potentially feature a superhero or two!

The Oceaneer Club has been completely reimagined! Kids can now slide into the club from the Grand Hall. There are three separate spaces in the Oceaneer Club all with different levels of interaction. Fairytale Hall, the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, and Marvel’s Superhero Camp.

Related – Meet your Disney Wish Cruise Directors

Disney’s next video in their “Designing the Disney Wish” series gives you a sneak peek at some of the incredible magic Disney Cruise Line has dreamed up for guests of all ages. Check it out to hear from their team’s creative masterminds how the all-new spaces and experiences aboard the Disney Wish will continue the tradition of delivering the most magical and relaxing vacations at sea – now with more Disney stories and characters than ever!

We can’t wait to set sail with our favorite characters on the new Disney Wish! If you’d like to plan your next Disney cruise, contact me today for a free, no-obligation vacation quote.

Pirates of the Caribbean Funko Pop! Treasure Skeleton

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Danielle

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May 6, 2021

A spooky new friend is joining the Disney Parks Funko Family! The Pirates of the Caribbean Funko Pop Treasure Skeleton is the latest in Disney Parks attractions inspired Funkos! This daring POP will be available Monday, May 10th!

If you missed out on the glow-in-the-dark version from the Funko virtual con, this is the next best thing! This POP has the dastardly pirate skeleton sitting atop a mound of treasure, filled with coins, gems, and even weapons!

You can get the new Pirates of the Caribbean Funko Pop! Treasure Skeleton Monday, May 10th when it debuts on shopDisney.com!

New Cast Member Costumes help to reduce waste

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Kevin Koszola

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May 6, 2021

New Cast Member Costumes help to reduce waste

Disney is embracing a conversational approach with both their theme parks and cast members. In fact, they are placing an emphasis on new eco-friendly cast member outfits. You can see a few of the new Disney outfits below.

For instance, the aprons in these photos are all made from fabric created from recycled plastic water bottles. Each apron is keeping 50 bottles out of the landfill.

These designer costumes are made through a process of upcycling. It’s a novel way to take trash and transform it into something even better than it was before.

So much is happening with fabric technology, which includes lightweight performance fabric created with recycled fiber. We’ve found that sweet spot to get functional and durable, vibrant fabrics with fun designs cast and guests will love.

– Costume Development and Implementation Manager, Michelle

What do you think of the new outfits? Tell us in the comments.

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

First Look: Avengers Campus Cast Members Costumes

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Sara

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May 6, 2021

First Look: Avengers Campus Cast Members Costumes

Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is opening this summer on June 4! Cast members have assembled and are gearing up in some heroic costumes.

“Our cast members play a unique part in the guest experience,” said Joe Kucharski, senior costume designer. “These costumes are designed to help them embody their role in this epic story.”

Taking on unique roles, cast members in Avengers Campus are known as Campus Representatives, and the costumes they wear are inspired by each individual address within the campus. These looks were created to be cool and comfortable, while helping to ground guests in the immersive storytelling of the land.

Campus Representatives at WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure and WEB Suppliers will wear pieces that feature modern, techy emblems and materials made of lightweight, breathable fabrics with stretch for movement and flexibility.

Related – Avengers Campus Set to Open on June 4th!

Over at Pym Test Kitchen featuring IMPOSSIBLE, they will take on unique pieces like a Pym pocket protector, lab coat, hat and tie. Giving a nod to the growing and shrinking science used to create shareable bites and sweets at this location, these costumes feature a large “Pym Particle” on the hat and much smaller pattern on the tie.

The campus uniform includes cargo bottoms, a training shirt and a tactical-inspired vest that are comfortable, lightweight and breathable, so cast can be ready to take on any mission that comes their way.

At the Ancient Sanctum, costumes layer unique pieces that cast a dramatic silhouette with rich textures and sewing techniques inspired by the Mystic Arts.

Campus Representatives at both food carts in Avengers Campus will gear up in colorful aprons—one inspired by classic New York City food carts for Shawarma Palace and the other inspired by the second anchor attraction in the land, Guardians on the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT!, for Terran Treats.

Check out this video for a closer look!

We cannot wait for Avengers Campus to finally open! What do you think about the cast member costumes?