New Disneyland Commercial ‘Magic is Here’

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April 19, 2021

New Disneyland Commercial 'Magic is Here'

The fun, the magic and the dreams are coming back to the “Happiest Place on Earth” when Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen on April 30, 2021.

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Guests can discover or rediscover some favorite attractions and experiences at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, from thrilling adventures like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and the Incredicoaster, to family-friendly experiences like Toy Story Midway Mania!, Soarin’ Around the World and the newly reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish.

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.

Now that the parks at the Disneyland Resort are preparing to reopen at the end of the month, Disney has released a new commercial, “Magic is Here”. The commercial highlights all of the magic at the Disneyland Resort.

Magic is Main Street U.S.A., magic is Pixie Dust, magic is Mickey, and magic is HERE! Magic has returned to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

You can watch the new commercial below and when you are ready to return to the magic at Disneyland, contact me to start planning your next trip!

Disney Imagineering Zach Riddley shares a behind the scenes look at the Cinderella Castle Decorations

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Greg Gately

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April 18, 2021

Zach Riddley took to Twitter this week to share a look at the Cinderella Castle Decorations. Zach Riddley is the Portfolio Executive, Walt Disney World Resort at Walt Disney Imagineering. He is an Architect, Designer, and Imagineer. As Imagineering’s site portfolio executive for Walt Disney World Resort, Zach turns dreams into reality. Currently leads work on the historic transformation of EPCOT to bring the next generation of immersive storytelling to life at the Resort.

More ribbons have been installed on Cinderella Castle this week and I just had to share a video captured during one of the installs. These fit just like a glass slipper…. And that’s no fairy tale – our team digitally modeled each turret on Cinderella Castle to achieve this perfect fit. #DisneyWorld50

Beginning Oct. 1, Walt Disney World Resort will throw “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of our 50^th anniversary, bringing new experiences to our four theme parks and beyond. This milestone is such a big deal, we’ve even coined a new word – “EARidescence” – to describe what you’ll see when you visit. Our Disney teams are creating all sorts of new decorations that will shimmer and sparkle all day and into the night.

As part of the celebration, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park will add to its royal makeover from last year. As you can see in this new artist’s rendering, the castle will feature golden bunting and a 50th-anniversary crest as part of its festive new look.

Disney is billing this as ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’.

Check out Zach’s video.

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Bacon Waffles return to Disney Springs

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Greg Gately

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April 18, 2021

Bacon Waffles have returned to Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs. Considered to be one of the oldest gelaterías in Florence, Italy, Vivoli’s original location began scooping out its homemade ice cream in 1930. Generations later, they’re continuing the tradition at Disney Springs—and dreaming up exciting new frozen concoctions for Guests to enjoy.

Disney Springs Twitter account posted about the return of Bacon Waffles yesterday which is now available for purchase for $9.75. Just so you go into this with an open mind, it is bacon on a waffle with syrup! Nothing else needs to be said about how good or bad it is, it is bacon on a waffle. /endofstory.

Aside from the classic gelato cone or cup, you’ll find sorbetto, assorted beverages, and bakery items—plus, amazing gelato-based sundaes shakes, and floats made from seasonal ingredients. They are located in The Landing at Disney Springs, next door to Wine Bar George and Chapel Hats. Open every day from 10 am to 10 pm.

You can also find the Vivoli il Gelato bike strolling around. Exploring Town Center? Look for our custom-built, retro vehicle “pedaling” 8 popular gelato and sorbetto flavors.

Check out the tweet from Disney Springs below.

📣 🥓 🤤 We don't know who needs to hear this, but Bacon Waffles are back at Vivoli il Gelato! 📣 🥓 🤤 #DisneySprings pic.twitter.com/2if5SF4LlP
— Disney Springs (@DisneySprings) April 16, 2021

Have you tried any of the 20 flavors of gelato yet? Drop us a line and let us know what you have thought of it.

Pocahontas Meet & Greet Returns to Hong Kong Disneyland

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Allison Luna

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April 18, 2021

While we impatiently await the reopening of Disneyland and continuously celebrate every milestone of Walt Disney World’s returning glory, there are still plenty of experiences we can’t help but miss. Character meet-and-greets have to be one of the things I miss the most about the parks pre-closure.

Pocahontas Meet & Greet Returns to Hong Kong Disneyland

Anyone with children will have a few special memories tucked away of that one special character their kids just had to meet. Disney Princesses are among the most popular. But while it’s common to see Cinderella or Belle, there are a few princesses that seem harder to find. Pocahontas is one of them, and since American Disney Parks closed in 2020, her usual spot at Animal Kingdom has been closed off to guests. We miss her! But apparently, we’re not the only ones. Hong Kong Disneyland has brought back Pocahontas meet-and-greets!

? #Pocahontas met the guests again inside “Castle of Magical Dreams”!#Disney #DisneyParks #HKDL #hkdisneyland #HongKongDisneyland #奇妙夢想城堡 #DisneyFriends #DisneyPrincess #迪士尼公主 #風中奇緣 #CastleofMagicalDreams pic.twitter.com/A8nXPTefiI
— Disney Magical Kingdom Blog (@DMK_Blog) April 14, 2021

As one of the few Disney Parks currently operating, Hong Kong Disneyland has been working to slowly bring back character encounters. Right now, there are more than 10 Disney Princesses at the Royal Reception Hall in Fantasyland in Hong Kong Disneyland. These princesses include Rapunzel, Mulan, Snow White, Tiana, Moana, Merida, Jasmine, Anna and Elsa, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, and Ariel. They are all located inside the Castle of Magical Dreams. Other character meet-and-greets are available around the park as well.

Though we are still waiting for a number of experiences to return to Walt Disney World, it is encouraging to see some of our favorites being revived around the world. Maybe it won’t be long before we’re telling Pocahontas “Wingapo!” again.

Photos courtesy of Disney

Accent Any Table With This Disney Princess Placemat Set

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Danielle

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April 18, 2021

Looking to add a magical accent to your dining room table? This Disney Princess Placemat Set is perfect! These Disney princess-themed placemats will take you to a whole new world of dining elegance. Featuring graceful details from Disney Princesses’ Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, Jasmine, Tiana, Belle, Rapunzel, Elsa, and Anna, it’s nearly impossible not to feel of royalty yourself as you dine with these placemats!

Accent Any Table With This Disney Princess Placemat Set

From royal balls and weddings to young children’s birthday parties, there’s no occasion too big or too small to add some Disney magic. They come as a set of four, and can be found at Toynk.com!

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I even use these beauties for adding a touch of Disney style to other shelves and tables too! You’ll notice it accenting my tiered tray for my Wonderland set up in the post above!

Will you be adding a touch of royalty to your table with this Disney Princess Placemat Set?

Jon Favreau to Return as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home

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Kaitlyn

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April 18, 2021

Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home ?

Jon Favreau to Return as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Marvel fans are getting hyped for the upcoming film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Though there are plenty of casting rumors running around, one returning character has fans excited all over again. Jon Favreau is reportedly set to return as Happy Hogan for the film. It is currently unknown if Favreau will be taking on a more prominent role in the film, but more than likely his appearance as Happy will follow the same pattern of his previous roles in the first two MCU Spider-Man movies.

Jon has shared that he loves working on the Spider-Man films, previously telling THR, “Oh sure, I love doing that. And I learn because I get to be on other peoples’ sets,” Favreau said. “When I get to see the Russo brothers direct, it’s great. When I get to be on Jon Watts’ set for Spider-Man, I had more fun in his last Spider-Man than in any movie role I can remember.“

Spider-Man: No Way Home is currently set to swing into theaters on December 17, 2021.

Are you excited to see Jon Favreau return as Happy in Spider-Man: No Way Home? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!

Featured Photo Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures

Source: ComicBook

Evil Stepsisters Movie in Development for Disney by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo

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Kaitlyn

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April 18, 2021

Drizella and Anastasia in the Disney Classic 'Cinderella'

Evil Stepsisters Movie in Development for Disney by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Acting and production duo Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo have been tapped by Disney to create a movie based on Cinderella’s stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella. The movie will reportedly take place from the sisters perspective beginning in their childhood and into the rule of Cinderella as a Princess.

The synopsis shared by Deadline reads, “The film is a fairy tale musical comedy that re-imagines the Cinderella classic from the point of view of her infamous evil stepsisters. Spanning their early childhood through the marriage of their universally beloved stepsister and beyond, we follow Anastasia and Drizella Tremaine as they struggle to uphold their family’s legacy.“

It is currently unknown if either Wiig or Mumolo will star in the film, but it seems the pair will act in production roles exclusively for this project. Disney has yet to share if the film will be a Disney+ Original Film or will receive a theatrical release. This is a developing project, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

Featured Photo Credit: Disney

Source: Deadline

‘Black Panther 2’ Director Shares Filming Will Take Place in Georgia as Planned

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Kaitlyn

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April 18, 2021

Ryan Coogler and Chadwick Boseman on the set of 'Black Panther'

‘Black Panther 2‘ Director Shares Filming Will Take Place in Georgia as Planned. Despite several big names in Hollywood calling for filming boycotts due to a controversial voting bill being passed in Georgia, Marvel Studios Director Ryan Googler has shared why Black Panther 2 will still be filmed in Georgia as planned.

For those who may not know why this new law is considered controversial, a synopsis by EW shares, “The new election law, which was signed on March 25, brings more rigid voter restrictions including ID requirements for absentee voting, a limit on the number of ballot drop boxes, and it prohibits supplying food and water to anyone within 150 feet of the polling place or 25 feet of any voter in line. It also shortens runoff reelections from nine to four weeks. The bill has been denounced by Democrats and voting rights groups, with President Biden even calling it “Jim Crow in the 21st Century.””

This week, Black Panther 2 Director Ryan Coogler wrote a guest column via Deadline, writing: “While I wished to turn my concern into action, I could not do so without first being educated on the specifics of Georgia. Having now spoken with voting rights activists in the state, I have come to understand that many of the people employed by my film, including all the local vendors and businesses we engage, are the very same people who will bear the brunt of SB202. For those reasons, I will not be engaging in a boycott of Georgia. What I will be doing is using my voice to emphasize the effects of SB202, its shameful roots in Jim Crow, and doing all I can to support organizations fighting voter suppression here in the state.”

Ryan continued, “Our film is staying in Georgia. Additionally, I have made a personal commitment to raise awareness about ways to help overturn this harmful bill, and continue to get educated on this matter from people on the ground. I will encourage everyone working with me to tap in with the local community directly affected by Senate Bill 202 and to leverage their influence and resources to aid in the fight for this particular and essential pillar of democracy.”

Black Panther 2 directed by Ryan Coogler is expected to premiere July 8, 2022 in theaters. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!

Featured Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Jewels and Turret Decorations adorn Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary

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Greg Gately

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April 18, 2021

Cinderella Castle is moving right along on its 50th-anniversary makeover. We were at the Magic Kingdom today and noticed that the turrets on the main castle structure are complete. With the addition of jewels just above the corbel of the towers. A corbel is a stone bracket projecting from a wall or corner to support a beam or simply for decoration. ( The more you know…).

We were able to grab a bunch of photos for you to see the progress of the castle as work is being done. The ribbon has been attached to the main turrets, the stage is almost complete, and the draperies are hanging. All this work is being done for the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary coming October 1, 2021. Disney is billing it as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”

The new castle redesign features a bolder blue color on the spires and gold accents on top. The inner curtain of the castle also features a new pink hue to help bring new colors to the castle. The drawings show that the flanking towers will also have the same ribbon as the main turrets although not done yet.

We captured some video for Instagram, check it out below.

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Special thanks to our local correspondent Wright Touch of Magic for the photos and video.

Alice In Wonderland Roses From Roseshire Spark Curiosity And Wonder

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Danielle

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April 18, 2021

Alice In Wonderland Roses From Roseshire Spark Curiosity And Wonder

Paint the roses red this spring, with a curious new Disney rose collection from Roseshire! A new whimsical bouquet of Alice In Wonderland Roses is tumbling out of the looking glass on April 19th! Roseshire is one of my favorite florists, and they always create the most stunning Disney-inspired rose assortments!

Related: Disney Roseshire Collections

As someone who is obsessed with Alice in Wonderland everything, this bouquet is a dream come true! These also look to be forever roses too! Forever roses from Roseshire will last 1-2 years without water! This means we can enjoy watching Alice paint the roses red much longer than a traditional arrangement. The box comes with 5 red roses, and each assortment is also carefully arranged by hand. The display box has a beautiful Wonderland design of Alice painting the Queen’s roses red. I especially love how they left a few white roses in the artwork.

No other details have been revealed, but I can’t wait to jump down the rabbit hole!

These will for sure be on my Mother’s Day wish list!

Do you know someone who would love these enchanting Alice In Wonderland Roses from Roseshire? You can find them online beginning tomorrow April 19th, at Roseshire.com!

Handwashing Stations removed from Disney World Theme Parks

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Sara

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April 18, 2021

Handwashing Stations removed from Disney World Theme Parks

It appears that guests visiting Walt Disney World will no longer have access to washing their hands except in the bathrooms throughout the parks. The handwashing stations at the parks are being removed.

Handwashing stations were added all over the Walt Disney World theme parks just before the pandemic closure. The stations remained in place once the parks reopened but are now starting to disappear. If you need to wash your hands, you’ll have to find the nearest bathroom. It also might be a good idea to keep some wet wipes in your Disney bag.

This isn’t the only change happening at the parks recently. Disney has also slightly relaxed their face mask policy. Guests can now take photos outside without masks on! Guests must be socially distanced and stationary for these pictures. Masks are still required for ride photos.

Have you noticed the handwashing stations are gone from the four Walt Disney World theme parks?

This Nightmare Before Christmas Dish Set Is Simply Meant To Be

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Danielle

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April 17, 2021

This Nightmare Before Christmas Dish Set Is Simply Meant To Be

Cast a spooky spell at your dinner table with the stunning Nightmare Before Christmas Dish Set from Toynk.com! This enchanting dinnerware set is the epitome of true love, featuring Jack Skellington embracing Sally.

This gorgeous dinnerware set includes 16 pieces for four complete place settings. The entire dish set comes with a total of 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 soup bowls, and 4 mugs.

The collection is available now and retails for $ 119.99 at Toynk.com!

What do you think of this spooktacular Nightmare Before Christmas Dish Set?