In Captain America 4 we would hope to see Chris Evans return to the Steve Rogers role, but that has been yet to be confirmed. It is possible that Cap 4 would continue where Falcon & the Winter Soldier left off. (no spoilers)
Calling all Star Wars fans! There’s a new Boba Fett Frappuccino at Starbucks that you have to try!
This out of this galaxy drink features a green tea frappuccino with peppermint syrup, java chips and mocha! Sounds delicious, and is a great alternative if you want to try something other then coffee.
Russell Crowe Joins the Cast of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ As… Actor Russell Crowe has been rumored to be on Marvel Studios’ radar for a while now, and it seems he will now make his MCU debut! During an interview with JOY Breakfast with The Murphys, Crowe shared:
“I’m gonna get on my bicycle. I’m gonna ride up to Disney Fox Studios, and around about 9:15 I shall be Zeus!” He continued to say that at that time it would be his final day of filming for the highly anticipated sequel, sharing with the hosts, “It’s for Thor. It’s my last day of Zeus-ing about and I’m going to enjoy it.”
Many fans have speculated that Crowe would be playing a God in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it comes as no surprise that a big name like Russell Crowe would get the part of the Big Man himself, Zeus. This does beg the question though, will we meet Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder, and would he appear in a cameo or in a larger role for the film. Before you get too confused, Hercules is more than just the animated “Zero to Hero” we know and love, and is in fact a repeating character throughout the comics over the last 60 years!
In the Marvel Comics, Hercules is the son of Zeus, king of the gods of Olympus, and Alcmena, a mortal woman who lived about three thousand years ago. Recognizing the need for a son who would be powerful enough to defend both the Olympian gods and humanity from future dangers he foresaw, Zeus seduced Alcmena in the guise of her husband, King Amphitryon of Troezen. Thanks to Zeus’s enchantment, Hercules was born with the potential for extraordinary strength, which he first displayed before he was even one year old by strangling two serpents which attacked him. As an adult, Hercules is best known for his celebrated Twelve Labors, which were performed in part to prove his worthiness for immortality to Zeus.
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), Russell Crowe (Zues), and the Guardians of the Galaxy, with Christian Bale (Gorr the God Butcher). Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Celebrate Halloween year-round with this Nightmare Before Christmas cross-stitch kit! The kit includes a 32 page mini book that has simple cross-stitching instructions with four easy patterns! Inside the book you’ll find a pattern of Jack, two of Jack adn Sally, and one of our beloved ghost pup, Zero! The kit also comes with three pieces of 4″ x 4″ cotton Aida cloth, a 3-inch embroidery hoop, two tapestry needles, and four skeins of embroidery thread. You can use the embroidery hoop to not only stitch with, but also display designs!
New Character Announced for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Disney+ Series. A casting call for the upcoming musical Beauty and the Beast Disney+ Series, called The Little Town, shares that a new and recurring character is on the way! According to the Illuminerdi:
“[The] Beauty and the Beast prequel series has a casting call out for a character named Tilly, who is a young Black woman portrayed at about 19 years old. The new character is intended to be a series regular, she is said to have great poise, an adventurous streak, and some mischief in her eyes as she tries to “write her own story.” The role also requires singing. Additionally, the show is looking to begin filming around September of 2021 in the UK. No specific start or end date was offered.”
Starring Luke Evans and Josh Gad in the roles they made famous in the hit live-action feature film, themusic, romance, comedy and adventure of the Beauty and the Beast universe continues in this prequel that explores the kingdom in the years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance. We will witness the destinies of many familiar characters take shape as they cross paths with new characters — including an unconventional and modern take on the traditional “Disney Princess” – as they experience their own exciting epic adventures and romances, all set to an original soundtrack from Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken.
Production on The Little Town is set to begin in September 2021, which likely means a series premiere in 2022. This is a developing story, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, May 9th if you didn’t have it marked on your calendar already. To celebrate Disney is treating moms to yummy cupcakes, desserts, brunches, and specialty sips created for Mother’s Day.
Let’s take a look at some of the special offering for Mom’s at Disneyland in California and in Hong Kong!
Ballast Point Brewing Company, Downtown Disney District
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp and Heirloom Tomato – Lobster and ricotta-stuffed raviolis, shrimp, heirloom tomato, asparagus, tarragon-lemon cream sauce, and Parmesan. View full menu here(available May 8-10)
Naples Ristorante e Bar, Downtown Disney District
Mother’s Day Weekend Cocktails – Enjoy three specialty cocktails including the Rossini (prosecco and strawberry purée) and the Ruby (vodka, elderflower, and grapefruit). View full menu and make reservations here (available May 7-9)
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Downtown Disney District
Bananas Foster French Toast with Bacon – Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen’s famous banana Foster sauce over sweet French toast. View full menu and make reservations here(available May 9 until 3 p.m.)
Creole Caprese Salad – Vine tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, blue crab, sweet yellow pepper emulsion, lemon olive oil, and basil-arugula pesto. View full menu and make reservations here(available May 9)
Salt & Straw, Downtown Disney District
Eat Your Flowers Series 2021 –Vivid flowers, bright fruits, and potent aromatics that draw us outside no matter the forecast. Flavors include Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise, Wildflower Honey with Ricotta Walnut Lace Cookies, Jasmine Milk Tea & Chocolate, and Mathilde’s Hibiscus & Coconut Sherbet (available April 23-May 27)
Tortilla Jo’s, Downtown Disney District
Mother’s Day Brunch – Special brunch menu featuring items like enchiladas, chilaquiles, churro French toast, and huevos rancheros. View full menu and make reservations here (available May 9)
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, May 9th if you didn’t have it marked on your calendar already. To celebrate Disney is treating moms to yummy cupcakes, desserts, brunches, and specialty sips created for Mother’s Day.
Let’s take a look at some of the special offering for Mom’s at Walt Disney World
Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse Tart – Vanilla tart filled with raspberries and chocolate mousse topped with raspberry mousse and wrapped with chocolate rope (available May 9)
Le Cellier Steakhouse, EPCOT
Lemon Cream and Berry Charlotte – Lemon and vanilla bean cream with ladyfingers topped with fresh berries (available May 9)
Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs
Dipped Strawberry Bouquet – Strawberry dipped in Guayaquil dark chocolate (available May 7-10)
Marketplace Snacks, Disney Springs
A Mother’s Day Swirl – A swirl of DOLE Whipstrawberry and chocolate soft-serve with chocolate-dipped strawberry garnish (available May 7-10)
Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (mobile order available)
World Premiere Food Court, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort (mobile order available)
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining, Disney’s Pop Century Resort (mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Sweet Blossom Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with marshmallow crème filling topped with strawberry buttercream, white chocolate flower blossoms, and sprinkles (available May 6-9)
Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Mother’s Day Red Velvet Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake with cream cheese icing and cream cheese-buttercream icing garnished with sprinkles and a Mother’s Day chocolate plaque (available May 7-9)
Gasparilla Island Grill, Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Mimosa Miniature Gâteau – Champagne-infused sponge cake with orange-scented mousse topped with white chocolate slipper (available April 23-May 9)
Barefoot Pool Bar, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Tambu Lounge, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail – A refreshing blend of vodka and flavors of raspberry and lemon (available May 7-9)
Capt. Cooks, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Mother’s Day Butterfly Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with raspberry mousse filling and buttercream icing (available May 7-9)
Pineapple Lanai, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Key Lime Pie Sundae – Lime soft serve, graham cracker crust, blood orange mango jam, and topped with a macaron (available May 7-9)
The Artist Palette, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort (mobile order available)
Good’s to Go, Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Mother’s Day Cupcake – Vanilla cake with a peach compote, spiced vanilla buttercream peach mousse, and a white chocolate hat (available April 24-May 9)
Roaring Fork, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (mobile order available)
Mother’s Day Cupcake – Tres leche cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a chocolate butterfly (available May 6-9)
The Market at Ale & Compass, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort (mobile order available)
The Beach Club Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort (mobile order available)
Sweeter Than Roses – Creamy raspberry mousse on chocolate hazelnut cake with ruby red raspberry center and chocolate fondant decorations (available May 2-9)
Mother’s Day Bouquet Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake filled with rich chocolate mousse and decorated with an array of buttercream flowers (available May 2-9)
Join us for Mother’s Day brunch at these Walt Disney World Resort restaurants:
Olivia’s Café, Disney’s Old Key West Resort – View brunch menu and make reservations here
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ May Be Getting a New Director Due to Production Delays. According to The DisInsider, Director Adam Shankman (The Proposal) will be passing on director duties to Director Anne Fletcher (Step Up) for the highly anticipated Hocus Pocus sequel. The report claims that due to overlays in the production schedule for both Disenchanted and Hocus Pocus 2, Shankman is unable to give enough time and focus to Hocus Pocus 2, which has led him to hand over the reins to his longtime friend and fellow filmmaker Anne Fletcher.
Though Disney has yet to share many concrete details regarding the film, we do know Hocus Pocus 2 is currently set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ and will see the return of the Sanderson Sisters yet again! All three of the Sanderson Sister actresses Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy have shared that they are all on board to join the sequel, and recently Najimy confirmed they are simply waiting for instructions from the studio about “when and where.”
Jen D’Angelo has penned the script for the film. Currently, Hocus Pocus 2 is set to begin production this Summer and Fall, with an increasingly likely premiere around Halloween 2022, though this is unconfirmed at this time Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!
Once again Universal Studios Japan has decided to temporarily close beginning on April 25th.
Here is the official word:
Today, Universal Studios Japan has decided to temporarily close our park due to the substantial business shutdown request to operate with no spectators which was issued under the state of emergency for Osaka prefecture. The temporary closure will start from April 25th, 2021 and remain until the request has been lifted.
We sincerely apologize for causing any inconvenience to our guests who were looking forward to visiting us. Detailed instructions regarding previously purchased tickets will be listed on our official website tonight.
While it was not mentioned in the Press Release, Japan has just issued a state of emergency for both Tokyo and Osaka, where Universal Studios Japan is located due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, and known as America’s original fast-food restaurant, White Castle has more than 375 restaurants in 13 states. The Florida location will bring that number to 14. Like most of the chain’s other restaurants, the Orlando castle will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, satisfying the crave of White Castle fans morning, noon and night.
The White Castle opening near Disney in the O-Town West development on Daryl Carter Parkway will be the largest restaurant for the chain.
It will be 4,567 square feet and feature two drive-through lanes along with indoor and outdoor seating.
We have great news to share today! According to Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is set to reopen this weekend!
Here is more information from Jeff on the reopening of the Peoplemover!
On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, I stopped by to check in with the Engineering team overseeing the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, previously called the “WEDway PeopleMover” when I first rode it as a teenager. Thrilled that this team has it ready to delight a new generation when it reopens later this weekend!
The Disney Wish, the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will introduce a brand-new, distinctly Disney design concept unlike anything at sea. The motif of enchantment — found at the heart of so many beloved Disney stories — is the architectural and thematic foundation of the ship’s design, weaving imagination, emotion and adventure into the very fabric of the vessel’s unique personality.
“Enchantment is about unlocking the wonder in everything we do and experience,” said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “For the Disney Wish, we are creating a signature design language that exudes this emotional magic like only Disney can, by infusing every inch of this enchanted ship with more Disney stories and characters than ever before. The Disney Wish will be a place where families really do get to wish upon a star.”
Enchantment is the special ingredient that brings the worlds of Disney films to such rich and vibrant life. Translating this concept into a design theme provides an unparalleled platform to infuse Disney storytelling into the cruise experience, giving the Disney Wish a completely new look and feel.
Inspired by nearly a century of Disney fairytales, Walt Disney Imagineers have captured the essence of enchantment through three design lenses, using:
fairytale castles, emulating the classic storybook charm at the core of many enchanted tales;
forests and animals, bringing to life fascinating natural worlds and the animals that inhabit them; and
spirit of the sea, embodying the magic and mystery of the watery world below.
How the motif will be expressed throughout the design is as much a reflection of the ship’s distinctive personality as of the wide range of stories that will be represented on board, from Disney and Pixar to Marvel and Star Wars.
Designed with Character
The Disney Wish will continue the Disney Cruise Line tradition of incorporating an elegant, classical exterior design — a tribute to the golden age of cruising — in the emblematic colors of Mickey Mouse.
A hallmark of Disney Cruise Line is the adornment of two character art pieces on the hull of each ship. For the Disney Wish, elegant filigree artwork on the bow — an intricate scrollwork pattern reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s — will feature Captain Minnie Mouse for the first time, solidifying her pioneering place at the forefront of the fleet’s future.
The stern of the Disney Wish will boast a custom sculpture of the optimistic and adventurous Rapunzel. Suspended by her golden tresses, this artistic Disney Princess will appear to be “decorating” the exterior of the ship with her trusty paintbrush and the help of her chameleon pal, Pascal.
To take it one step further into enchantment, Imagineers have added a whimsical curvature to the deck edge along both sides of the Disney Wish, which will create a sense of magic and visual movement both inside and out.
The spellbinding Grand Hall — a bright, airy and elegant space that will welcome guests as they first step on board — is the truest embodiment of the enchantment motif. The heart and hearth of the Disney Wish, this fairytale castle-inspired atrium is touched with Gothic, Baroque and French Rococo influences that will give life to the columns, carvings, trimmings and adornments.
The Grand Hall will be Disney Cruise Line’s castle on the seas, an enchanted realm where glittering trails of pixie dust climb majestic three-story columns, spill across the ceiling and animate the shimmering chandelier above with an effusive burst of magic. The chandelier is the manifestation of wishes come true – a swirling spiral of crystal gems punctuated with light, its crown jewel a wondrous wishing star.
At the base of a grand staircase, beneath the glow of the wishing star, will stand the personification of wish fulfillment herself: Cinderella. A pillar of The Walt Disney Company’s legacy, Cinderella’s story is the epitome of magic transforming wishes into dreams and dreams into reality. The beautiful bronze statue of this beloved princess is just one of many tributes to her story in the Grand Hall’s design – others include railings that glisten with elegant stained glass in her signature colors, rich carpeting embellished with icons from the film, and sophisticated nods to her carriage and glass slipper in the delicate metalwork and light fixtures.
The Grand Hall will be the enchanted gateway to everything that awaits on board the Disney Wish: fairytale worlds, heroic challenges, epicurean indulgences, thrilling adventures, galactic encounters, peaceful escapes and so much more.
More Magic on the Horizon
The Disney Wish is the first of three new Disney Cruise Line ships to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany through 2025. All three ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas and, at approximately 144,000 gross tons, will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
New information on the experiences, itineraries and booking dates for the Disney Wish will be revealed on April 29, 2021, during a first-of-its-kind virtual event. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.
