These Star Wars Themed Fire Pits are the Perfect Addition to Your Backyard

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February 24, 2020

These Star Wars Themed Fire Pits are the Perfect Addition to Your Backyard. Metal Artist, Michael Finney has a blooming Instagram (@finney_metalart) that features a ton of amazing metalwork creations, with a special highlight on Star Wars themed sculptures and fire pits. We were immediately drawn to Michael’s talent and we think you will love it too!

Check out these fantastically detailed fire pits!

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Michael truly has a gift and was able to create these fantastic pieces of art completely from scratch as featured in his video of the build for BB-8. He was also inspired to create The Child aka “Baby Yoda”.

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Michael’s passion for building fire pits began after he created a fire pit inspired by Darth Vader. He also loves the challenge of making accurate portrayals of the characters and seems to be especially talented at recreating many of the droids and ships from the films and series of Star Wars.

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You can see even more metalwork of Michael’s work including builds inspired by C-3PO, Boba Fett, and more.

Are you impressed with Michael’s work? Which fire pit do you want to bring to your backyard or patio? What other builds would you like to see? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Star Wars!

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Baby Yoda Speaker By Bitty Boomers Has Us Ready To Rock

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Danielle

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February 24, 2020

We have just returned from Toy Fair New York, and have so many exciting things to share. One of my favorite finds at the fair was the new Baby Yoda Speaker from Bitty Boomers. I got to check this fun little speaker out, and it is even cuter in person!

Bitty Boomer speakers are tiny, but MIGHTY. These little guys were pumping out some incredible sounds. They were also really easy to use too! You just hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn it on or off, and then you can locate it as Bitty Boomer on your bluetooth list. The Child speaker is coming out later this year, but is already available for pre-order! You can pre-order it at Bittyboomers.com now. We also got to see The Mandalorian speaker that will also debut from Bitty Boomers too.

These aren’t the only speakers they have though. You can choose from a whole assortment of Star Wars inspired speakers too!

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In addition to Star Wars, there are also Marvel, Disney, and Pixar Bitty Boomer speakers available! I also saw sports, Spongebob, Ninja Turtles, and even Fortnite speakers available! Each of these tiny speakers packs big sound, and retails for just $19.99.

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My takeaways from these adorable little speakers, is that they are not only adorable, but also really great quality. The speakers felt durable when I held them in my hands, and the sound coming from them actually drowned out the nearby Convention noise. They are very well detailed, so they also make a great decorative piece too. Plus they also come with a carrying strap so you can carry them on the go, or hang them up.

What do you think of this adorable new The Child / Baby Yoda Speaker by Bitty Boomers?

Ten-Year-Old Who Was Told She Would Never Walk Finishes Disney Princess 5K

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Rebekah

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February 24, 2020

A ten-year-old girl who was told she’d never be able to walk just finished a Disney Princess 5K! At Disney, dreams really do come true- especially, for ten-year-old Hannah Herman at this year’s Disney Princess 5K.

What makes this day extremely special for Hannah is that ten years ago, she was adopted by Erin Herman from an orphanage in Kazakhstan. They even got to run the race together to commemorate the day. However, this race was an extraordinary event because Erin was told by the orphanage when she first adopted Hannah that she may never even be able to walk, let alone run a race!

When Hannah was a baby, doctors diagnosed her with a severe club foot. They said that she may never be able to walk, but tried to give her any help that they could to make it a possibility. Even despite this great challenge, Hannah pushed through surgery and physical therapy as a young child. Hannah’s rigorous work paid off and at the age of two, she finally took her very first steps!

According to Disney Parks Blog, Hannah eventually wants to complete a triathlon, something she is working very hard towards. And we can’t think of a more magical way to push herself and show off her hard work all these years than to complete a Disney Princess 5K!

We can’t wait to see what other goals Hannah completes! To see more of her inspiring story, see the video below (or click here).

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Trio of Mimosas is Sure to be a Hit at the Food & Wine Festival

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Chip

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February 24, 2020

Trio of Mimosas is Sure to be a Hit at the Food & Wine Festival

The annual Food & Wine Festival is fast approaching at the Disney California Adventure Park. This festival showcases deliciously unique eats and libations with California flare. This year, the festival is bringing more fun and new items to their menu for guests to try!

This year, guests have got to visit the Uncork California Marketplace to try a new trio of mimosas. This Road Trip Mimosa Trio features 3 different mixture of mimosa inspired by 3 different California landmarks. The trio will include a Pacific, Mojave, and Sierra Mimosa. Not only do these mimosas sound delicious, they also look beautiful and completely Instagram worthy!

The Uncork California Marketplace is also serving up wine flights and an assortment of cheeses. Try their California Artisan Cheese with Central Coast Creamery Holey Cow Swiss and Vintage Cheese Co. Cabernet Cheddar. The marketplace is serving up a white wine flight, a red wine flight, and a sparkling Chandon Brut.

If you are more of an ale drinker, visit the Paradise Beer Garden. Take your pick of plenty of lagers, ciders, and IPAs. There is something for everyone. Then, take advantage of the Paradise Garden Grill festival menu. Try some Beer Battered Fish Tacos or some savory Brisket Fries.

There is plenty for all you foodies out there to enjoy! Join in on all the delicious fun when the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival begins, February 28!

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FIRST LOOK: Universal Orlando’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

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Chip

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February 24, 2020

Today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed a first look at its newest and eighth hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites – grand opening on March 17, 2020. The first look photos of Dockside Inn and Suites guest areas include its casual dining food court – Pier 8 Market, the hotel lobby, resort-style pool and 2-Bedroom Suites. This first look gives guests a preview of the inspiration for Dockside Inn and Suites, designed to evoke the feeling of being surrounded by the sea from the shore and catching the sunset from beneath a pier.

Dockside Inn and Suites is the second hotel in Universal Orlando’s Value category and will add 2,050 guest rooms to the destination by the end of 2020, featuring both standard rooms and spacious 2-Bedroom Suites that sleep up to six. With rates starting as low as $79 per night based on a five-night stay during value season, Dockside Inn and Suites combines the quality guests have come to expect from a Universal Orlando hotel with an extra-affordable price point – creating an experience that is unmatched in the Orlando area. Plus, hotel guests receive exclusive theme park benefits, including Early Park Admission, complimentary and convenient transportation to and from the theme parks, and more, creating a complete and seamless vacation experience. Dockside Inn and Suites will become the eighth hotel in partnership with Loews Hotels & Co.

With the addition of Dockside Inn and Suites and the 750-room Surfside Inn and Suites, the two Universal’s Endless Summer Resort hotels will add 2,800 rooms to the destination – bringing the total room count at Universal Orlando Resort to 9,000 rooms by the end of 2020.

For more information and to book a stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, visit here.

Southwest Airlines Helps Girl Reunite With Her Lost Pooh

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Ana Leal

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February 24, 2020

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart and for Addison it’s her little Pooh bear!

This past Sunday, February 16, Rebecca Kurtz tweeted to Southwest Airlines about her daughter’s missing friend on a flight from Kansas to Las Vegas hoping the airline will help her find it.

Luckily for Addison, just two days after that tweet, Southwest responded saying “This the guy you’re looking for?” and two pictures of Winnie the Pooh hanging with a Southwest pilot bear and ramper bear! It sure looks like Pooh had a great time at the Hundred Acre Airport while he was missing.

Pooh was found by Gareth Reynolds at the Las Vegas airport and is now reunited with Addison, happy to be back home after his fun adventure!

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The Story Of “Coco” Returning To Epcot During Flower And Garden Festival!

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Ana Leal

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February 24, 2020

It’s time to seize the moment and find your grito again!

Because “Mariachi Cobre Presents…The Story of Coco” will be back at Epcot for a limited time only as part of the Flower and Garden Festival.

From March 4 through June 1, 2020 you will be able to catch the performance and dance to “Un poco loco” and “Remember Me”! Take a look at the schedule here:

Sunday through Thursday
- 11am
- 12pm
- 12:45pm
- 1:30pm
- 2:30pm
- 4:15pm
- 5pm

Please note these dates and times were the ones used before the show came to an end and hasn’t been confirmed by WDW yet so they could be changed.

Mariachi Cobre Presents…The Story of Coco is a show where the talented musicians are joined by Folklorico dancers as they tell the story of Miguel Rivera, a young boy that dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz and his journey to the Land of the Dead to unlock the story behind his family.

Mickey Shorts Theater to open March 4th in Hollywood Studios with new short Vacation Fun!

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Chip

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February 24, 2020

The newly re-imagined Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open on March 4th and feature a one-of-a-kind animated short featuring everyone’s favorite mouse and his leading lady.

The original animated short, “Vacation Fun,” celebrates Mickey and Minnie’s favorite vacation memories, plus a few new adventures! “Vacation Fun,” which is exclusive to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will feature new animation and clips from favorite Mickey shorts, including Panda-monium, Couples Sweaters, Potatoland, Croissant de Triomphe, Entombed, Dumb Luck, Al Rojo Vivo, Yodelburg and Outback at Ya!.

After the show, guests can make even more memories by stepping into life-sized versions of beloved animated Mickey shorts, where they can pose for photos with family and friends. Existing shorts from the Mickey Mouse television series that are being used in the post show photo experience are Yodelburg, Potatoland, Entombed and Panda-monium.

There’s so much Mickey & Minnie excitement beginning soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios especially with the opening of the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction!

Stay tuned to more from Chip and Co!

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Masquerade at The Edison: Review of the Disney Springs Event

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Kevin

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February 24, 2020

We were invited to attend the Masquerade bash at The Edison on February 22, 2020. The Edison is a restaurant and bar venue that offers entertainment in an industrial gothic themed atmosphere. You can find The Edison at Disney Springs in Orlando.

Since it was The Edison’s inaugural Masquerade event, many guests were eager to enter to enjoy their evening. The Masquerade event costs $65 per person and guests are required to be 21+. Guests had to dress up and masks were mandatory for attending the Masquerade. The masks were a fun feature for guests since the theme is filled with “electrifying mystique and intrigue” for party goers.

The night included aerial performers, live music, dancing, gourmet appetizers, and specialty-themed cocktails.

Entertainment

The Edison offered a great variety of entertainment for the Masquerade event. From a live band and singers to aerial performers and stilt walkers, the place had it all!

The band played a great mix of songs. Finding live music is a real treat these days and it’s fun to enjoy musical talent. We were quite thrilled with the band playing at The Edison. Everyone listening and dancing to them had a fantastic time.

The band stopped when it was time for the aerial performers to take the floor. Watching the aerial performers is a must if you visit The Edison.

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Everyone loved the aerial performers at the Masquerade party. Guests stood in awe of their performance since it’s not something you see every day! They put on two separate aerial performances during the Masquerade bash.

We also saw cabaret-style dancers who came out for a few musical numbers. These skilled dancers impressed the crowd with their talent. Lastly, a live DJ was also on hand for the evening. The DJ supplied lively music to fill the air with excitement, and to pump energy into the masked guests on the dance floor.

Cocktails for Masquerade

The Edison offered a special cocktail menu for the Masquerade event. Guests were given three drink tickets upon entering the venue. Some of the unique cocktails we tried included the following:

”Marg Me!” – El torsoro reposado, triple sec, lime juice, watermelon juice, agave, and strawberry. This drink, which is featured above, became one of our favorites!

“The Masked Mule” – Maker’s Mark bourbon, lime juice, honey, blackberries, and ginger beer. Very refreshing!

“Sip In Moderation” – Sipsmith gin, simple syrup, hibiscus cordial, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and chambord. An enjoyable cocktail with a fruity taste!

Another fun feature were the tonics, which were specialty-themed shots for guests. You couldn’t use a drink ticket for purchasing them, but it was a great offering for Masquerade guests.

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Gourmet Appetizers

The Masquerade had a dazzling array of appetizers for guests to enjoy. We were impressed at both the variety of food choices and their presentation. The food tasted great and satisfied the appetites of Masquerade guests.

Blackened Shrimp Cocktail – A real crowd-pleaser of the evening and one of our favorites. Featured above.

Bacon-wrapped scallops – Another big hit with the Masquerade guests.

Oyster shooters with mignonette – Seafood lovers found joy in sampling the oyster shooters.

BBQ short-rib with kimchee – Yet another savory appetizer to thrill our taste buds!

The Edison carried other appetizers around the floor. Some of the other appetizers included buffalo chicken spring rolls, cucumber canape, and Portobello fries.

Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Some yummy cheesecake and chocolate cake were also available.

Conclusion

We enjoyed attending the Masquerade celebration at The Edison. They hit a home run with this event and made it spectacular for guests. People loved the theme and atmosphere. Great entertainment and music. A quite memorable night event with sophistication and class. We hope the Masquerade event becomes an annual tradition since it was such a wonderful time for guests. Lastly, we wish to express our gratitude for being invited to The Edison. The Masquerade was amazing and we hope to see it return to Disney Springs next year!

We encourage our readers to follow us on Instagram. You can watch some of our adventures at The Edison and other Disney locations through our Instagram page.

Been There – Star Wars Starbucks Mugs Are Coming Soon

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Danielle

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February 24, 2020

It looks like we can look forward to some new Been There Starbucks mugs at the Disney Parks soon! According to Starbucks-Mugs.com Star Wars Starbucks Mugs are coming soon for the Been There series. Starbucks Mugs has reported that we can expect to see them in May at the Disney Parks.

The boxes have a very Star Wars like aesthetic, with dark blue boxes instead of the raw cardboard look. The mug shown features Hoth! Which is a planet from Star Wars that hosts one of the most iconic battle scenes. Creatures and ships seen at Hoth in the film are also featured on the mug.

It would be great to see this as a series featuring other planets from Star Wars too!

What do you think of Star Wars Starbucks Mugs for the Been There collection?

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Introducing The Mary Blair Popcorn Buckets

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Krista L

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February 24, 2020

The Mary Blair popcorn buckets are popping up all over the Magic Kingdom, and they are just as pretty as you’d expect.

These colorful buckets were inspired by the talented Mary Blair, you can see this in the beautiful and bold color choices in the bucket print. On the box, you’ll see geometric shapes as well as park icons and symbols like the whimsical Mickey-shaped balloon!

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This snack can be purchased for 5.25 and can be found at multiple popcorn stands around the Magic Kingdom. We were able to purchase popcorn with the Mary Blair bucket design at the popcorn stand on Mainstreet.

Whether you’ve recently been a fan of Mary Blair because of the “The Imagineering Story” or a long time fan, you’re not going to want to miss buying this joyful bucket!

New Mickey Macaron Makes It’s Way to the Food & Wine Festival

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Chip

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February 24, 2020

New Mickey Macaron Makes It’s Way to the Food & Wine Festival

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is just days away from its grand opening! There are plenty returning favorites for 2020. However, we got our eyes on this new Mickey Macaron!

There are plenty of food and drink Marketplaces with plenty of items to choose from during the festival. However, for this tasty treat, you’re going to want to make your way down to the Off the Cob Marketplace. There, you will find the Mickey-shaped Caramel-Peanut-Milk Chocolate Macaron. This is definitely going to be one of the must have treats of the whole festival! We cannot wait to try this Mickey Macaron!

The Off the Cob Marketplace is showcasing other eats and beverages for all to enjoy. Guests can try the Mini Chicken Chimis with Chimichurri Corn Pico de Gallo and topped with a Chipotle Crema. Another savory dish from Off the Cob is the Shrimp and Braised Corn with Chorizo. To wash it all down try an alcoholic beverage like the Fields & Orchards with elder flower and artichoke liqueurs. For a beverage for younger visitors, try the Farmstand Punch.

With so much to try, it’s hard to pick just one marketplace to sample from. This year make sure you visit the Off the Cob Marketplace for the brand new Mickey-shaped Caramel-Peanut -Milk Chocolate Macaron! Don’t forget the 2020 Disney California Food & Wine Festival runs from February 28- April 21.

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