Handwashing Stations removed from Disney World Theme Parks

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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?

Jeff Vahle & Disney Cast Members get a sneak peek at the new Moana themed rooms

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Greg Gately

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April 17, 2021

Jeff Vahle & Disney Cast Members got a sneak peek of the new Moana-themed rooms at Polynesian Resort. They shared with us some awesome photos. 2 of the oldest Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort, Pluto and Goofy showed up to check out the changes also. We were pleased to share images from cast members the other day. Now we have a few more to share with you from Cast Members who also got the special tour.

Jeff Vahle is the President of Walt Disney World Resort, who took over for Josh D’Amaro who stepped up to become Chairman of Disney Parks, Experience, and Products. This shake-up happened last year in May.

Aloha! Cast Members soaked in all the new details inside the Guest rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at a Cast-exclusive open “mouse”! Some of our characters even stopped by to peek inside and surprise Cast from the patios. Each room is inspired by the Pacific Ocean, including patterns and textures from “Moana.”

Polynesian Resort has been closed for well over a year now, shutting down at the same time as all the other resorts when the pandemic hit. It never reopened with the rest of Disney World Resort, except for the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows for DVC members. Also, open at the Polynesian is the Lava pool, Capt. Cooks, Tambu Lounge Pineapple Lanai, and Kona Café. Ohana remains closed along with Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto.

Jeff Vahle & Disney Cast Members shared their stories on both Instagram and on Twitter. You can read Jeff’s tweet below, and check out the Walt Disney Worlds cast members’ Facebook here.

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Have you tried the Orange Vanilla Dole Whip from Disney Springs?

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Greg Gately

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April 17, 2021

Orange Vanilla Dole Whip is available now at Market Place Snacks at Disney Springs. We were able to get over and try this treat out ourselves last week.

Hungry for some serious soft-serve fun? Head to this Marketplace kiosk for frosty Dole Whip desserts and pineapple rum floats—2 hard-to-beat tropical treats! Savor a variety of flavors as well as seasonal offerings and limited-time specials you won’t want to miss.

Have you tried the Orange Vanilla Dole Whip from Disney Springs?

Our immediate thought was of the orange Creamsicle Ice cream bar you can buy at any grocery store’s frozen section. After trying it out, we have a new appreciation for this Dole Whip flavor combo now. Orange Slush with Vanilla soft serve on top. Even if it melted way too fast in the hot Florida midday sun, we loved it. And if you are not a fan of the orange flavor, no worries, you can change it to your favorite one!

Check out the video we made here.

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You can find this Orange Vanilla Dole Whip at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs for $5.99. But hurry up because it will only be available for a limited time!

Cinderella Castle Stage resurfacing almost complete for Magic Kingdom 50th

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Greg Gately

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April 17, 2021

Cinderella Castle Stage resurfacing almost complete. We have new photos and an Instagram video showing the magical transformation. Last week we showed you how they are progressing and adding the final pieces. This week they have finished building and now are making it safe for people to walk on.

The stage refurbishment is to prepare Cinderella Castle for the “EARidescent” transformation for this year’s big anniversary.

Step into a celebratory scene with dazzling decorations, new looks for Mickey and Minnie, and magical touches at all four Theme Parks and beyond. Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary starts Oct 1st, 2021. Disney is billing this as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”.

Check out the new photos below.

Shining at the center of it all will be Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, which will add to its royal makeover from 2020 with new gold bunting, sparkling golden embellishments, and other new enhancements, including a 50th-anniversary crest, warmly welcoming guests to the join the festivities.

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

You can see the newest Instagram post showing video of the new stage area.

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

Order A Tiana Frappuccino At Starbucks!

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Ana Leal

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April 17, 2021

They say dreams do come true in New Orleans, fortunately for us, we don’t have to go all the way to the bayou to get a Tiana Frappuccino!

This tasty drink is inspired by our favorite hard-working princess Tiana and it features a green tea frappuccino with peppermint syrup and mocha cookie crumbles! Sounds like a perfect drink to have with some beignets.

So head over to Starbucks and ask for this Tiana Frappuccino that will have you singing “Almost There” on your way home!

TIANA FRAPPUCCINO

INGREDIENTS:

Grande Green Tea Frappuccino
Coconut Milk
Peppermint Syrup
Mocha Cookie Crumble Topping

Related – This Moana Frappuccino Is Calling You!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Start by ordering a grande green tea frappuccino made with coconut milk.
Ask for one pump of peppermint syrup.
Ask for whipped cream and mocha cookie crumble topping to go on the bottom and top of the cup.

Enjoy it while you watch “The Princess and the Frog” with your family on Disney Plus!

Credit: Totally the bomb

Disney Cruise Line Piña Colada Available At Disney Springs

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Ana Leal

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April 17, 2021

Disney Cruise Line arrived at Disney Springs and it brought delicious drinks like this Piña Colada!

It’s been over a year since we were able to go on a Disney Cruise and enjoy a drink while sailing across the ocean, we sure miss it. But even though we can’t sail again yet, Disney is bringing that magic to us at Disney Springs!

Recently a Disney Cruise Line Pop-Up Shop showed up at the Marketplace Co-Op with super cute merchandise from the cruise ships, as well as, ship models for an up close and personal look of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy ships.

And just across this shop you will find Dockside Margaritas where you can enjoy drinks like a Strawberry Daiquiri or Piña Colada in the traditional Disney Cruise Line embarkation glass to add more vacation vibes to your visit to Disney Springs.

You can get any of these drinks for $16.75, so hurry up and get your favorite one! Cheers!

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Delicious Frushi Recipe From The Flower & Garden Festival!

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Ana Leal

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April 17, 2021

The Flower and Garden Festival is still in full bloom at Epcot, this festival offers delicious food from around the world like Frushi!

This tasty treat can be found at the Japan pavilion in the World Showcase and is a must have during your visit. Putting a sweet twist to the regular sushi, this dessert features strawberry, cantaloupe and pineapple!

If you are not able to visit Epcot before July 5th, no worries! You can recreate this Frushi at home following this easy recipe:

FRUSHI

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups of sushi rice, cooked per package directions
1 tbsp of cream of coconut
16 soy wrappers
16 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cantaloupe, cut into four inch long by 1/4 inch wide rectangles
1/2 pineapple, peeled and cored cut into four inch long by 1/4 inch wide rectangles
Toasted coconut, for garnish
Raspberry puree, for garnish
Whipped cream, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook the sushi rice. Let sushi rice cool slightly; stir in cream of coconut. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Lay one soy wrapper on a flat surface. Place about 1/4 cup of sushi rice on the soy wrapper pressing with moistened fingers to cover the whole sheet.
Place one piece each of pineapple and cantaloupe, and four pieces of strawberry in the center of the rice covered sheet.
Starting at one end, fold about 1/3 of the roll up, then roll the sheet into a cylinder, keeping the fruit in the middle. Moisten soy wrapper to seal.
Cut into 4 equal pieces.
Garnish with raspberry puree, coconut, and whipped cream.

Enjoy!

Credit: Recipes of Disney

Photo credit: @ana_leal

Show Elements permit filed for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

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Kevin Koszola

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April 17, 2021

Show Elements permit filed for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

A new permit was filed in Orange County for construction of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster. The upcoming Epcot attraction is an exciting ride concept. The new permit is for a “show element” to help bring state of the art special effects for the roller coaster.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an upcoming indoor roller coaster at Epcot. The attraction is being constructed on the site of the former Universe of Energy attraction. It’s the first Marvel Comics themed attraction for Walt Disney World.

The ride is based on the popular MCU Guardians of the Galaxy movie series. It’s a roller coaster with vehicles capable of rotating a full 360 degrees. Another unique feature of the roller coaster is that it will launch backwards! Guests will enjoy launching backwards into space while joining the Guardians crew on their mission. Saving the galaxy with Marvel superheroes will be a fun new adventure for guests at Epcot!

Many fans are looking forward to seeing a new attraction featuring cosmic heroes such as Star-Lord, Rocket Raccon, and Groot. We will provide more information on the development of the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction when it becomes available.

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

Magical Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses Dishes

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Danielle

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April 17, 2021

The Sorting Hat is coming to dinner! Okay, not really but you can choose your allegiance with these magical new Hogwarts Houses Dishes from Toynk.com! This enchanting Harry Potterdinnerware is a 16 piece set featuring themed designs inspired by the Wizarding World.

This 16 piece Harry Potter dining set contains has four complete place settings. Each setting is one of the hour Hogwarts houses! The entire dish set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 decorated bowls, and 4 mugs! I would like my mug filled with Butterbeer please!

Related: Harry Potter Death Eater Dishes

Each dinnerware place setting depicts a unique Hogwarts House: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The Sorting Hat’s poem also encircles the gold-rimmed plates and bowls.

How fun would it be to sort your friends for a dinner party?

Magical Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses Dishes

To finish off the Harry Potter kitchen aesthetic you can also add these Quidditch storage containers!

You can get the magical Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses Dishes now at Toynk.com for $99.99!

Dumbo being repainted for Disney World 50th Anniversary

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Kevin Koszola

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April 17, 2021

Dumbo being repainted for Disney World 50th Anniversary

“The very things that held you down are gonna carry you up.”
– Timothy Q. Mouse

Another Fantasyland attraction is being prepared for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! The Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride recently got a new paint job on the exterior of the attraction.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom is busy with refreshing the rooftops and paint exterior for many attractions. The Dumbo attraction had areas touched up with paint over the past few days. The theme park is making sure Storybook Circus continues to look fresh by touching up on the details of the circus tent building.

We’re sure the refurbishment will surely improve the exterior design. The fresh appearance is going to be delightful to guests in the future. In the meantime, guests can soar high in the sky—and see an elephant fly—on a whimsical flight aboard Dumbo.

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!

Disneyland recalling more Cast Members to work

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Sara

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April 17, 2021

Disneyland recalling more Cast Members to work

We’re getting closer to the long-awaited reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. As we get closer, more Cast Members are being recalled to work!

Workers United Local, a Cast Member union posted on Facebook about the recall. Club 33 is recalling bartenders, bussers, FOH leads, food service workers, stewards, and wait help. Table service restaurants are also recalling bushelp, support, HOH lead, order cook, food prep, food service worker, and steward.

Earlier this month quick service restaurants recalled positions for cashier, FOH lead, food service worker, steward, steward lead, busser lead, busser, HOH lead, specialty beverage, support, and specialty beverage lead.

We are so excited for Cast Members to return to work at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure!