Woody Debuts With a New Look at Hong Kong Disneyland

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February 21, 2021

Woody debuts with a new look at Hong Kong Disneyland!

‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️

? NEW LOOK ALERT ?

⚠️ With the reopening of #HongKongDisneyland, and after 25 years, WOODY debuts his NEW LOOK at Disney Parks!!! You can now see him in Toy Story Land at HKDL ⚠️

? hugochau.disneylife pic.twitter.com/JtMoAd4ZyE
— DISNEY-ME もいもい (@LeDisneyMoi) February 19, 2021

User @LeDisneyMoi shared the exciting news on Twitter (photo credit: @hugochau.disneylife):

“…With the reopening of #HongKongDisneyland, and after 25 years, WOODY debuts his NEW LOOK at Disney Parks!!! You can now see him in Toy Story Land at HKDL!”

Woody Debuts With a New Look at Hong Kong Disneyland

Above, you can see Woody (with Buzz Lightyear) before he got his magical Disney makeover!

Woody had the chance to make his new ensemble debut, pictured above, with the reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland this past Friday, Feb. 19, and he looks amazing!

The makeover matches more what he looks like in the popular Disney Pixar film series, Toy Story, and he looks much more vibrant and youthful. This is the first costume change that Woody has overgone since he first made his way into the Disney Parks in the mid-90s- so it was long overdue!

What do you think of Woody’s new look? Let us know in the comments!

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

Photo credit: @hugochau.disneylife & @jammyjimjams.

New WandaVision MagicBand Unlocks The Magic With Retro Vibes

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Danielle

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February 21, 2021

WandaVision has been a hit sensation we can’t get enough of! Now you can use the hex unlock the magic at Walt Disney World with the new WandaVision MagicBand!

New WandaVision MagicBand Unlocks The Magic With Retro Vibes

The limited band has a release of 1,000, and also comes in a collector’s box featuring the retro TV logo of the show. The band retails for $34.99.

A black and white image of Wanda and Vision stands out on a bold red-colored band. Red is the perfect choice to pay homage to our fearless hero Scarlet Witch!

The details even continue on the inside of the box with the logo wrapping around the band. You can find this band throughout the Disney Parks where MagicBands are sold! This is a fairly small edition at just 1,000 made, so be sure to get yours before it flies away!

Will you also be adding the WandaVision MagicBand to your collection?

Be sure to tune into the next episode of WandaVision!

Photos by Wright Touch of Magic

New Sorcerer Mickey Lego display now appearing at Disney Springs!

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Tessa H

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February 21, 2021

New Sorcerer Mickey Lego display now appearing at Disney Springs!

New Sorcerer Mickey Lego display has appeared at Disney Springs! The Lego store in Disney Springs is renowned for its larger than life, highly impressive Lego displays often featuring Disney characters. Only recently, unveiled is the highly impressive Sorcerer Mickey from Disney’s Fantastia spotted outside the popular store.

Let’s take a closer look at the new Sorcerer Mickey Lego display at Disney Springs! Check out the photos below!

As you can see the new display is right outside the popular Lego store, showing Sorcerer Mickey in all his glory! We are loving the vibrant colours shown by the dark blue bricks against the white “foam” effect also created by bricks! Mickey dressed in his Sorcerer’s Apprentice costume, featuring the iconic hat of Yen Sid, the Sorcerer with the famous name (Disney spelled backward).

From the side view, you can see to amount of detail the new display shows, even with ledges in the rocks and the breaking of the foam in the waves. This new display is simply magical!

However, here at Chip and Co we wonder as to why the new display design features Sorcerer Mickey and if there are any links to some of the news breaking around Fantasmic and Hollywood Studios. Last month, changes were made on the My Disney Experience App for Fantasmic, showing a change in artwork. The new artwork shows a vibrant Mickey shooting fireworks into the sky! Furthermore, news also broke regarding Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, named “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. Alongside the sneak peek, it was reported that each of the Walt Disney World parks icons (i.e. Cinderella’s Castle, Tree of Life, Epcot and Tower of Terror), will become “Earidescent” (a new phrase coined by Disney). When you see the concept artwork of this, it looks very similar to the updated artwork for Fantasmic in My Disney Experience App!

Whilst this link could simply be highly speculative, we know that Disney is trying to make it possible for nighttime spectacular entertainment to return and it seems Fantasmic would be appropriate, as the amphitheatre can be modified to meet the requirements of social distancing! Therefore, we wonder if the new Sorcerer Mickey Lego display at Disney Springs is linked to this, we wait to see if further news is announced!

White Castle near Disney World to offer delivery service starting next week

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Kevin Koszola

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February 21, 2021

Great news! White Castle fans won’t have to drive to the new restaurant opening this spring near Disney World because the burger chain plans to launch a delivery service near downtown Orlando next week.

Deliveries will start Tuesday on Uber Eats. According to the company’s website, it’s from a ghost kitchen near John Young Parkway and Colonial Drive. The food will be available within a 15-minute radius of the location at 18 N. Dollins Ave.

Ghost kitchens, which do not have dining rooms, are a trend for restaurants trying to reach delivery and takeout customers.

“Having a virtual kitchen provides us the opportunity to be even more available, and at the same time, to give our new friends and neighbors in Orlando a taste of what’s to come as we continue to move towards opening our new location at O-Town West.”

— Jamie Richardson, White Castle Vice President

The delivery menu will offer a “concentrated collection” of White Castle items. For example, original and cheese sliders, crinkle-cut French fries, chicken rings and mozzarella cheese sticks. It will be available 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The kitchen will be focused on delivery for its opening, but as time goes on White Castle is considering takeout as well, Richardson said.

He said the delivery space is part of the company’s “long-view.”

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.

Credit: Orlando Sentinel

Disney World Theme park hours released through May 8th

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Sara

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February 20, 2021

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Plans for Phased Reopening of

Walt Disney World theme park hours have now been released through May 8, 2021. The hours are basically the same as the hours previously released. Here are the park hours for May 2 through May 8, 2021.

Magic Kingdom will open daily at 9 am and close at 6 pm.

Disney World Theme park hours released through May 8th

Epcot will open every day at 11 am and close at 7 pm.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open daily at 10 am and close at 7 pm.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open every day at 9 am and close at 5 pm.

Park hopping hours will continue to start at 2 pm every day and end when each park closes. Disney’s Blizzard Beach will also be open from 11 am to 6 pm daily that week.

Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World in May? I can help you plan a magical Disney vacation. Contact me today for a free vacation quote!

9-year-old Iron Man Fan Finally Adopted After Spending 7 Years in Foster Care Homes

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Allison Luna

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February 20, 2021

His name is Stark. Elijah Stark Mays. It was upon his adoption that the 9-year-old boy who spent over seven years in different foster care homes was welcomed into his forever family and allowed to choose his middle name. As a serious Marvel fan, his decision was easy. He chose the name of one of his favorite heroes: Iron Man.

Elijah had been fostered by the Mays family since 2016. It was his sixth foster family as he had been in the system since he was just two-and-a-half years old. It was for this reason that forming an attachment was difficult for Elijah; having consistent structure and nurturing was essential to gain his trust. But with the Mays family, by the time he was in first grade, Elijah was flourishing. He was able to get straight As, as well as an award.

9-year-old Iron Man Fan Finally Adopted After Spending 7 Years in Foster Care Homes

It was on January 22nd (after 2710 days in foster care) that Elijah was finally adopted and given his permanent home with Mandi and Jon Mays, their two biological children, Harper, 16, and Dalton, 13, as well as their other adopted son, Judah, who is 7. According to their interview with Good Morning America, Mandi said “These two kids just fit well in our family. We decided that adoption was the completing piece.” When asked about Elijah specifically, she elaborated ”He’s just fun to be around. He’s a wealth of random knowledge … he can tell you every Marvel movie from beginning to end.”

The Mays family has promised to stick with Elijah no matter what. They’re a forever family now, living together in Oklahoma City. Elijah hopes to be the governor of Oklahoma someday and eventually become president. His favorite movie is “Avengers, ” which is what prompted him to choose the middle name Stark, after Tony Stark also known as Iron Man. He should share a name with a superhero. After all, Elijah is a hero in his own right. We wish him and his family all the best.

Photos courtesy of Good Morning America

‘WandaVision’ Episode 7 Features the First Post Credit Scene

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Kaitlyn

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February 20, 2021

Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau in WandaVision Episode 7

‘WandaVision’ Episode 7 Features the First Post Credit Scene. SPOILER ALERT! This post discusses potentially major spoilers for the final episodes of WandaVision. If you do not want aspects of the series ruined for you we recommend you stop reading past this point, Thank-you!

Marvel Fans are VERY happy after the latest episode finally confirmed that “Agnes” was indeed Agatha Harkness in disguise as we head into the final episodes of the series. Comic fans know that Agatha is a mentor to Wanda Maximoff, but seems rather neutral as Marvel characters seem to go, but the series is currently painting Harkness in a more villainous light as its revealed she is responsible for some of the activities in Westview, NJ.

Though we are sure to learn more about Agatha and her deeds in the coming episodes, Episode 7 featured the first post credit scene for the series (well more of a mid-credits scene). The snippet featured Monica Rambeau snooping around Wanda’s house when she looks into some storm doors that go beneath the house and sees some purple pulsing roots. She is startled by “Pietro Maximoff” and we see her eyes flash purple, wether that is because of her new found powers or an enchantment cast by “Pietro” is yet to be seen.

Check out the full post credit scene in the video featured below:

What did you think of the post credit scene? 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 and Disney+!

‘WandaVision’ Beats Out ‘The Mandalorian’ for Most Popular TV Show

‘WandaVision‘ Stars Claim a Huge Cameo is on the Way!

Featured Photo Credit: Disney+/Marvel Studios

Adorable Mickey Cherry Pie Pops To Make At Home!

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Ana Leal

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February 20, 2021

It’s national cherry pie day! To celebrate it, we have a delicious recipe inspired by our favorite mouse: Mickey Cherry Pie Pops!

They are small, sweet and perfect as a little treat any day, your family will for sure love them. Plus you can put your own twist to them and add your favorite filling!

MICKEY CHERRY PIE POPS

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp of flour
1 box of refrigerated pie crust
2.5″ circle cookie cutter
1″ circle cookie cutter
20 lollipop sticks
1 can (21oz) of cherry pie filling
1 egg
3 tbsp of raw sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425F.
Sprinkle flour onto working surface. Unroll piecrusts.
Use cookie cutters to cut out bigger circles and smaller circles out of the dough. You will need 2 bigger circles and 2 smaller circles for each pie pop.
Place bigger dough circles onto greased cookie sheet or baking pan. Lightly press lollipop stick into crust so it rests in the center of the circle.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of pie filling onto each pie pop.
Place two smaller circles at the top of each pie pop for Mickey’s ears.
Top pie pop with another circle of dough and use a lollipop stick or form for press around each circle to seal the pie shut.
Beat egg in a small bowl. Brush each pie pop lightly and top with a sprinkle of sugar.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow pies to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy!

Credit: Disney Family

Disney+ Expected to Surpass Netflix in Subscribers by 2026

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Kaitlyn

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February 20, 2021

Disney+ Expected to Surpass Netflix in Subscribers by 2026. A recent study done by Digital TV Research compared how the various streaming services such as Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and more will likely perform in the next few years.

The study also revealed that by 2026, Disney+ is expected to surpass Netflix in subscribers, with Disney+ predicted to have amassed 294 Million subscribers compared to the expected 286 Million subscribers Netflix is expected to have by then.

Digital TV research shared a highlight in the report stating: “However, Disney+ will only have more subs than Netflix in one country — India: 98 million Disney+ Hotstar subscribers versus 13 million for Netflix.“

Principal Analyst Simon Murray also shared, “Disney+ Hotstar will roll out to 13 Asian countries by 2026. These countries will supply 108 million (37 percent) of the global Disney+ subscriber total, but only $2.62 billion (13 percent) of the platform’s revenues by 2026. Hotstar subscribers pay less than a third of the monthly subscription fee of their U.S. counterpart.”

Insight Analyst at Parrot Analytics Wade Payson-Denney previously shared the correlation between prolonged popularity and release styles which may lead to the bump in streaming subscribers for Disney+, sharing, “When we see a binge release series like we do on Netflix [The Crown, Bridgerton, Cobra Kai, The Queen’s Gambit, Tiger King, etc], we’re seeing demand skyrocket at first for like a week. They really pop up at first but quickly trail off. It’s a quick hit for these streamers. Whereas with weekly release [like on Disney+], we see popularity gradually build over time, especially for a show like The Mandalorian and WandaVision.”

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘ Disney+ Series Receives 16+ Rating

Featured Photo Credit: Disney+

Source: THR

Disney World & Universal Orlando have already hit capacity today!

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Chip

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February 20, 2021

Disney World & Universal Orlando have already hit capacity today!

Both Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando have hit capacity today.

Disney World is showing no availability on the Park Pass website for today.

Today, February 20th at 12:03 pm, Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure have reached capacity. We anticipate reopening later this afternoon. For updates, please call our capacity hotline: 407-817-8317 pic.twitter.com/1bNeVzSStj
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) February 20, 2021

While Universal Orlando reported just tweeted the following.

Today, February 20th at 12:03 pm, Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure have reached capacity. We anticipate reopening later this afternoon. For updates, please call our capacity hotline: 407-817-8317

Even reports that Disney Springs is very crowded is coming to us from one of my writers who is there now.

Unfortunately Disney World will not release if their parks are at capacity like Universal Orlando does.

Here is a look at the highest wait times at Walt Disney World

Highest waiting times in #WDW:
Na'vi River Journey – 80 min
Avatar Flight of Passage – 75 min
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – 75 min
Test Track – 75 min
Astro Orbiter – 70 minhttps://t.co/imIgIYjiHz #WDW #WDWLive #WaltDisneyWorld
— WDW Stats (@WdwStats) February 20, 2021

The Muppets share hilarious posters in celebration of ‘The Muppet Show’ joining Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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February 20, 2021

The Muppets Parody of the Mandalorian and WandaVision Posters

The Muppets share hilarious posters in celebration of ‘The Muppet Show‘ joining Disney+. This week, The Muppet Show was added to the Disney+ roster and to celebrate The Muppets shared some special posters that parody popular Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian, WandaVision, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Diary of a Future President, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

The Muppets shared the posters on social media along with the caption: “Do not adjust your television! These shows aren’t actually streaming on Disney+… but all five seasons of #TheMuppetShow are! Raise the curtain and start streaming today.”

We love these comical takes on the popular Disney+ series!

Which poster was your favorite? Would you watch a Muppets Disney+ Parody? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney+!

Muppets return to the Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

Featured Photo Credit: The Muppets/Disney

Source: The Muppets

Universal Orlando is Helping Guests get Their COVID-19 Vaccine

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Susan Wilson

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February 20, 2021

Universal Orlando took to Twitter to help spread the word about the COVID-19 vaccine. On their Twitter they shared Plan Your Vaccine, a website with a state-by-state guide will help you navigate when and where you are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The website was put together by Comcast/NBCUniversal.

Make a plan so you’ll be ready when it’s your turn. Our personalized, state-by-state guide will help you navigate when and where you are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://t.co/cL5SLUl9cK to make your plan. #PlanYourVaccine pic.twitter.com/7jLeCwaq8I
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) February 18, 2021

The website has you select your age, occupation and other applicable factors to see if you are eligible now. Plan your vaccine stays, “Everything you need to know about getting a Covid-19 vaccination as the rollout extends across the U.S.” Unfortunately the vaccine is still rolling out and not available for all but it’s getting there and this website will help.

Universal Orlando is Helping Guests get Their COVID-19 Vaccine

It’s really amazing to see Universal using their platform to help inform and educate guests. Also from a business standpoint that the more people vaccinated the more people will start to travel back to the theme parks and resort. You can visit Universal’s COVID-19 vaccine site here at Plan Your Vaccine.