Disney fans are eager to set sail aboard the Disney Wish Cruise ship! In summer 2022, the Disney Wish will sail its inaugural season of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from its new home port of Port Canaveral, Florida.
Enter a world where wishes come true. Where princesses meet pirates, where heroes meet destiny, where excitement meets relaxation and the most fantastical, magical things can happen. Disney Wish brings to life the spectacular worlds and beloved Characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars™ and Pixar like never before, all with the service and care that you expect from a Disney vacation.
Ashley and Jimmy are the Disney Wish Cruise Directors for guests. Cruise Directors on board the Disney Cruise Line are your party and activity guides. Both Ashley and Jimmy will be posting fun TikTok videos in the future.
On these truly enchanting vacations, families will find everything they love about a Disney cruise — like dazzling entertainment, world-class dining, unique character encounters and signature Disney service — plus brand-new experiences aboard the Disney Wish.
An unfortunate incident happened to a guest visiting Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. A 54-year-old man boogie boarding in the ocean had a close encounter with a shark. The man appears to have been bitten twice by a shark. The bites were near his knee and back of his calf. Guests on the beach noticed the ordeal.
Witnesses say the man was about 30 to 40 feet out where the waves broke. That’s when they noticed the man was in distress and rushing to get out of the water. The resort medical team reached the man within a minute.
Disney resort medical staff applied a tourniquet to the man’s leg and kept his wounds covered until fire rescue arrived. Indian River County Fire Rescue took the man to Sebastian River Medical Center.
Sharks, especially spinner sharks, are known to migrate along Florida’s east coast in spring. Sharks often feed on bait fish near the surface of the water as they migrate according to marine biologists.
Disney is taking it back to the 80’s for their latest apparel collection, with an acid wash style! The new Acid Wash Disney Collection is now available at Walt Disney World, and features Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Stitch! I think this is a fun combination of characters, especially because we have Daisy!
Each character has a different acid wash color. Mickey is done in black and white, but there are also lines of color mixed into the design for an extra pop. There is a hoodie and shorts available for each character as well!
Stitch is looking mischievous in his classic blue color. He has a big grin on his face, and looks like he’s ready for trouble! Stitch is outlined in blue and white, so not quite as colorful as the other characters.
Minnie is looking absolutely iconic in a shade of pink, complete with touches of purple and yellow.
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Lastly, my girl Daisy is looking absolutely fierce in purple! Daisy is also outlined with pink and blue, and it really ties everything together perfectly. The shorts do not have characters on them, so you can also mix and match them with any hoodie!
Director Taika Waititi Shares Sweet Behind the Scenes Photos from ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘. Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Thor: Love and Thunder in 2022, but in the meantime, we’ll have to settle for sneak peeks through photos and videos from the cast and crew!
This week, Director Taika Waititi shared that his 5-year old daughter will make an appearance in the film with some sweet backstage photos of him coaching her through her scene while reviewing footage.
Taika Waititi shared the photos of him and his daughter on set along with the caption, “Sweet photos of me tenderly criticizing my 5-year old’s performance and telling her where she went wrong in the last take. And the aftermath. #dadwin #SpendingSchoolHolidaysAtWORK [Photo Credit] @jasinboland“
Thor: Love and Thunder is 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).
We can’t wait to catch this cameo appearance in Thor: Love and Thunder! Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Disney+’s ‘Monsters at Work’ and ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ to Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Attendees at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival in New York City will get to see both upcoming Disney+ original shows premiere as a double feature event taking place on Sunday, June 20th at 11 am at the Westside Pier in New York during the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
The Tribeca Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by Tribeca Enterprises. It takes place each spring in New York City, showcasing a diverse selection of film, episodic, talks, music, games, art, and immersive programming.
The Mysterious Benedict Society – “Four orphans, each possessing a unique skill, are summoned to a boarding school known as The Institute by an eccentric benefactor who wants them to stop a plot that could have consequences on a global level.”
Monsters at Work – “Six months after the events of the original movie, the power plant at its center now harvests the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis. Tylor Tuskmon, an eager and talented mechanic on the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team dreams of working on the Laugh Floor alongside Mike and Sulley.”
Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!
If you are visiting Walt Disney World in May, there may be some construction happening during your stay. Here are the refurbishments and closures for the month of May.
The Hall of Presidents has been closed for quite a while now. The attraction is adding an animatronic of President Joe Biden. There is currently no set reopening date.
Walt Disney World Railroad
Can you believe the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 2 years? It’s all due to the ongoing construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run which is blocking the railroad’s path through Tomorrowland. There is still no reopening date in sight for the railroad.
Main Street Confectionery
The Main Street Confectionery closed last month and its refurbishment will last into the summer months. It looks like the shop could reopen on July 4, but that date is subject to change.
Epcot
Pin Traders
Over in Epcot, Pin Traders, a shop under Spaceship Earth, closed April 20 for a minor refurb. The store is scheduled to reopen on May 7, 2021.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a major transformation. Guest rooms have been reimagined with a beautiful Moana theme. Changes will also be coming to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station. The new Moana rooms are available to book for dates starting July 19, 2021. The rest of the refurb should be done by then as well.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also undergoing a refurbishment. The main tower guest rooms are being worked on but the rest of the resort is unaffected. This refurb should only last through September.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort the waterslide and splash zone at Meadow Swimmin‘ Pool are closed for refurbishment. Both should be finished by the end of May.
Will you be visiting Walt Disney World in May? If you’d like help planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today for a free, no-obligation quote.
Epcot’s hours have been extended since the last hours were released. Previously the park was set to open at 11 am and close at 9 pm. Now, Epcot will be open from 11 am to 10 pm from June 27 to July 17.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will continue to operate from 9 am to 7 pm every day.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8 am to 6 pm daily.
Park Hopper hours still start at 2 pm and last until park closing. If you are planning a Disney World Trip for early July, get your park pass reservations made asap! Reservations are starting to fill up.
Stay tuned to Chip & Co for more Disney World news!
Long considered a beacon of happiness around the world, Walt’s Disney’s original Disneyland Park reopened to the public, along with Disney California Adventure Park, on Friday, April 30, 2021. Guests entered the theme parks filled with joy and excitement as they discovered the magic is here once again, as enchanting and timeless as ever. On this historic day, cast members welcomed guests back to the parks to explore favorite attractions, wave hello to beloved Disney characters, don a pair of Mickey Mouse ears and savor iconic Disney treats.
Just prior to the gates of Disneyland opening for the first time in more than a year, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek participated in the daily ceremony to raise the American flag and shared brief remarks of inspiration for the cast members who were preparing for the momentous day.
Guests returned Friday for the magic of Disney storytelling and the immersive theme park experiences only Disney can deliver. Once again, guests are stepping back into the realm of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, embarking on a swashbuckling voyage on Pirates of the Caribbean and launching into an “Incredible” adventure on the Incredicoaster. They’re setting sail with children from around the globe on “it’s a small world,” taking photos alongside Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater, and zipping along Route 66 on Radiator Springs Racers.
Guests will experience new magic on some classic attractions, as well. The newly reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish opens to guests for the very first time; the Haunted Mansion has been enhanced with some eerie surprises, and King Arthur’s Carrousel has been fancifully refurbished.
The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are welcoming guests back to the magic with a phased reopening. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened on April 29, 2021, with limited capacity. Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa plan to reopen May 2. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel will reopen at a later date.
Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with state requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort is managing attendance through a new theme park reservation system that requires all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for guests ages 3 and older. A Disney account is required to make theme park reservations. Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability. Until further clarification from the state, only California residents are allowed to visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks, in groups no larger than three households.
The health and well-being of guests and cast members is a top priority. With enhanced health and safety measures, operational changes are in place at the theme parks and hotel based on guidance from health authorities and learnings from Disney parks around the world to promote physical distancing, enhanced cleanliness and reduced contact. These measures include appropriate face coverings required for all guests ages 2 and older, temperature screenings prior to park entry, capacity measures and cashless transactions. Cast members throughout the Resort are dedicated to assist with questions, and guests may check the Disneyland website for the current health and safety measures.
Classic and favorite attractions will begin to open at both parks – from epic experiences like the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to family-friendly experiences like Peter Pan’s Flight and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind.
At Disneyland, the fun awaits on colorful, spinning cups at Mad Tea Party and on thrilling escapades at Indiana Jones Adventure, Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. At Disney California Adventure, guests will be immersed in the stories and adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT!, Toy Story Midway Mania!, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, and more.
In Fantasyland, a timeless tale comes alive in news ways on Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Dazzling new scenes include a dancing figure of Snow White joining the dwarfs in their cottage as the scent of a baking pie wafts through the air. Vibrant new shadow projections show the dwarfs as they march off to the mine happily singing “Heigh Ho,” and the new lighting, glittering jewels and shimmering effects make the mine sparkle. Guests then travel through the Queen’s den to see a new library of spell books, glowing potions and bubbling flasks, toward the famous magic mirror. In the end, Snow White and her Prince ride joyfully into a golden sunset to live happily ever after.
On the “must-do” list for many guests will be a journey to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park. Guests are transported to a galaxy far, far away at the Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, where they can take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The newest attraction in the land, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, opened in January 2020. It takes guests aboard a full-size transport shuttle before they are captured by a Star Destroyer, finding themselves in the middle of a climactic battle between the dark side of the First Order and the light side of the Resistance.
Avengers Campus, a completely new land where guests can live their Super Hero dreams, will open June 4, 2021, at Disney California Adventure.
Characters are part of the magic
From surprise appearances along Main Street, U.S.A., and Pixar Pier to playful interactions, characters from dozens of favorite Disney stories entertain and delight guests across both parks. Beloved characters will pop up in new ways and sometimes in unexpected places as they remain mindful of physical distancing.
At Disneyland, guests may see Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse waving from the train station, or Disney Princesses such as Mulan appear at the Royal Theatre to wave and pose at a distance for guests taking selfies. At Disney California Adventure, Pixar pals may wave from the bandshell at Pixar Pier, and guests can share a laugh while taking photos with Mater and Lightning McQueen along Route 66 in Cars Land.
Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date.
Themed dining and world-famous food and drinks
Tasty, tantalizing and ready for social media, Disneyland Resort snacks and dishes are a food-lover’s fairytale wishes come true. Park favorites such as the DOLE Whip®, corn dogs and churros are fun treats offered alongside memorable dining experiences that include lobster nachos and novel drinks at Lamplight Lounge, brisket mac & cheese at River Belle Terrace and Mediterranean-California fare at Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining. The parks offer a multitude of food and drink options, from uniquely themed candy apples and specials like Walt’s Chili to the always popular Plaza Inn fried chicken.
At several locations around the resort, mobile ordering* on the official Disneyland app now is the primary way to order food and drinks. Dining reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants. Other convenient features also include the ability to view menus with QR codes, join a mobile check-in walk up list for dining or mobile check-in for dining reservations, all through the Disneyland app.
Check in to the magic at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
After playing in the theme parks, guests may relax with an overnight stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where they are surrounded by stunning Craftsman-style architecture reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Guests are treated to genuine hospitality and quality service, just steps from the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks. The enchanting Disney magic includes well-appointed accommodations, sparkling pools and a chance to request a wake-up call with greetings from some favorite Disney characters.
Guests with valid theme park admission who are planning a stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel will need to also book theme park reservations in advance, as a hotel stay does not guarantee a park reservation. Hotel capacity will be limited. Guests may book hotel stays for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, or a nearby Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel, by visiting Disneyland.com or contacting a travel professional.
Digital technology helps guests make the most of their visits
To make the most of a visit to the Disneyland Resort, guests will have digital tools right at their fingertips with the Disneyland mobile app. Guests are strongly encouraged to download the latest version of the Disneyland app before they arrive, and plan ahead with mobile ordering* for food and beverage purchases from select locations. For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the virtual queue is only accessible via the Disneyland mobile app, and you can only experience the attraction by joining the virtual queue, which is limited and subject to availability. Guests also can use the app to check park hours, make dining reservations, and view maps and other important resort updates. Mobile wait list (subject to availability) and mobile check-in options are available for table-service dining at select locations. Disneyland Resort also recommends cashless transactions such as electronic payment to reduce contact.
Will you be returning to Disneyland soon? If you’d like help planning your next Disneyland trip, contact me today for a free, no-obligation vacation quote!
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reopened today after being closed for over a year. The city of Anaheim is so glad to have the Happiest Place on Earth open once again!
The city of Anaheim shared a post to Instagram today acknowledging the impact the park closure had on its economy and its joy to have the parks open again.
“This is a monumental day for Anaheim. We have all missed the joy of Disneyland, and we’re so glad to have that back. But this means so much more to working families, small businesses, and our city. The impact of having the theme parks closed for more than 13 months due to the pandemic has been devastating. This begins our economic recovery and brings hope back to Anaheim.”
D’Amaro wrote: “I love every single one of these Cast Members and am so happy to see them again this morning as we reopen the parks.”
Thousands of cast members have returned to work and many businesses in the Disneyland area will benefit from the parks reopening. Anaheim’s economy will start to bounce back. We can’t wait to see more people return to work and businesses in the area thrive!
If you have ever been to 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Hollywood Studios, then you must have seen this delicious treat on their menu. And now you can make it at home by following this quick and easy recipe!
Straight from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can entertain your guests with this Harry Potter Marauders Map Tea Set. It features a magical themed design, with enchanted detailing and classic gold accents.
he teapot features the Marauder’s Map and the incantation, “I solemnly swear I am up to no good.” A magical document that reveals all of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Marauder’s Map shows every inch of the grounds.
This 10-piece Harry Potter Marauder’s Map Tea Set contains 4 tea service place settings. The complete tea set comes with 1 teapot with lid (34 ounces), 4 tea cups (7 ounces), and 4 saucers (6 inches).
If you’re an active Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, then be sure to keep an eye out for incoming mail. Disney is now sending out the Orange Bird Annual Passholder magnets!
The new magnets are quite fun since Orange Bird is a fan-favorite Disney Parks character.
You can take a look at the how it looks up close on our Instagram video.
