Special Disney Dining Events Coming To Disney Parks

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January 24, 2020

It’s never to late to spread some love to those around you and what better way to do it then with some delicious food!

Take a look at the different dining experiences Walt Disney World and Central Florida have prepared for you:

Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet at Disney’s PCH Grill at Disneyland Resort

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an All-You-Care-To-Enjoy buffet featuring heartfelt dishes like heart-shaped pasta and seasonal desserts!

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Take a trip to the savanna and get immerse into the world of The Lion King with this amazing African dining experience full with delicious flavors, fun activities, live music and appreciation for animal conservation.

You will start your night with a trip to Rafiki’s Planet Watch for a virtual reality experience and meet your favorite characters while you enjoy specialty beverages, appetizers and snacks!

Chef’s Night for Second Harvest Food Bank on February 6, 2020 in Orlando, Fl

Celebrate the month of love helping others with an evening dinner at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in benefit of the Darden Foundation Community Kitchen’s Culinary Training Program, a 16 week long program focused on providing service based technical, life, and employability skills to adults.

The celebration will feature chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort Food & Beverage Concept Development Team that created a special four course menu for the occasion:

Lobster bisque with crispy parsnip, pink-tipped parsley, lemon crème fraiche and lobster oil
Inner Beauty, a dish featuring beet hear, lingonberry, rose hip and oxalis.
Beef Wellington with sweet potato purée, baby squash blossom, mushrooms and red wine demi.
Strawberries and cream with Plant City strawberries, Chantilly cream and chocolate-caramel cake.

You can get your tickets at the Second Harvest Food Bank website.

Field to Feast Dinner with Disney Chefs benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida on February 22, 2020 in Zellwood, Fl

Spend a nice afternoon at Long & Scott Farms in partnership with Edible Orlando magazine celebrating locally cuisine with a good cause.

Walt Disney World chefs took a day off from the most magical place on earth to spread some pixie dust in this event full of delicious dishes, wines and cocktails, live music, farm tours and a raffle. But the best part of it is that 100% of the proceeds will go to the Kids Café Program of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, amazing right?

This will be the 7th Field to Feast Dinner which has raised more then $100,000 since it started. So don’t miss the opportunity to meet with Disney chefs on February 22 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

To have a better idea of who will be feature at the event take a look at the list:

Master Sommelier George Miliotes of Wine Bar George
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Rivera
Tiffins Restaurant
Walt Disney World Food & Beverages Concept Development Team
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Golden Oak
Epcot Festivals Chefs
Disney Park Events Operations and Premium Events
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Bakery Team
Disney’s Grand Floridian Weddings Team
Amorette’s Patisserie
The Ganachery

Sounds good right? Tickets are $175 per person and are available at EdibleOrlando.com. This event has a high demand so make sure to get your tickets soon!

Credit: Disney Parks

Disney Begins Production on “Live-Action” ‘Bambi’

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Kaitlyn

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January 24, 2020

Disney Begins Production on “Live-Action” ‘Bambi‘. The rumors are true! Disney has assigned Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel, Tomb Raider) and Lindsey Beer (Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Chaos Walking) with penning the script for Disney’s next “live-action’ remake of Bambi. Chris and Paul Weitz and Andrew Miano are set to produce the remake.

The Bambi remake will be similarly styled to The Jungle Book and The Lion King, incorporating real film with CGI characters. Many fans hesitate to call this sort of film style “live-action”, since the primary characters are still technically animated, just with CGI technology vs.traditional paint and ink. Disney has been met with both praise and criticism from fans for its decision to keep producing “live-action remakes” of the Disney Classics. But with films such as Aladdin (2019) and The Lion King (2019) both reaching over $1 billion in the global box office, it is unlikely Disney will stop the trend any time in the near future.

For Disney Fans who may not be familiar with the 1942 Disney Classic, here is a film synopsis of Bambi: “In this Disney classic a young deer named Bambi joins his new friends, a rabbit named Thumper and a skunk named Flower, in exploring his forest home. As a boy, he learns from his doting mother and his father, The Great Prince of the Forest, that there are dangers in the open meadows where hunters can spot the animals, and he meets a beautiful young doe named Faline. As Bambi grows up, he learns that there is tragedy as well as beauty and joy in his forest world and on the path to adulthood.”

Are you excited to see a live-action Bambi? What do you think of the live-action remakes? What other Disney Classics do you want to see return to the big screen? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Disney!

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closing Due to Cold Weather

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Sara

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January 24, 2020

Walt Disney World Resort has 2 water parks on campus; Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. This weekend, Jan. 25-26, Blizzard Beach will be closing due to forecasted low temperatures.

Blizzard Beach is scheduled to reopen Monday, Jan. 27th. Typhoon Lagoon is closed for regular refurbishment and is scheduled to reopen mid-March.

Have you been to either of the water parks? Tell us your thoughts!

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Season 2 Is Coming To Disney+

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Ana Leal

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January 24, 2020

Dream, Wish, Believe!

Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker are back for another season of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings! Now exclusive to Disney+.

As you already know the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings special tells the stories of couples around the world documenting their romantic engagements, magical weddings and wonderful honeymoons with the help of the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings team.

The married co-host couple love Disney and have become a sort of park experts themselves.

“When it’s quiet in here you get to really appreciate what’s going on” mentioned tWitch. “You can kind of feel Walt walking around you.”

According to Allison, if you go to Pandora at Disney World and look at the rock formation of the floating mountains you can see Groot. Have you ever noticed this? We are definitely trying on our next Disney trip.

During this second season you will enjoy breathtaking celebrations like an underwater proposal, a musical flash mob and even a pretty epic night filled with music and fireworks right in front of Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom!

But not everything is Disney World or Disneyland, during this season Disney Fairy Tale Weddings is taking a trip to the top of a glacier!

“I don’t know how many people have literally stood on a glacier. That’s this season. That’s just one thing!.” mentioned tWitch.

Looks like a pretty good second season is coming up. Don’t miss Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings premiering on February 14 only on Disney+.

Credit: Entertainment Weekly

Patina Restaurant Group Helps Fund Wish Trips for Children

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Kevin

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January 24, 2020

Patina Restaurant Group (PRG) announced today that it succeeded in helping to raise funds for Give Kids The World. Both PRG and Give Kids The World partnered up to support the wish trips of children and their families. Patina Restaurant Group was able to raise $51,930, which will help fund 8,000 Wishes in 2020 for these children.

Those who donate to Give Kids The World were invited to bid on a special prize package offered by Patina Restaurant Group. The prize included a package for dinner for 2 at Disney’s new Space 220 Restaurant.

Space 220 Restaurant is an exciting new dining experience opening in Epcot later this year. It’s unlike anything seen at Walt Disney World Resort. The name is derived from its space theme. The theming’s backstory is that guests will be dining in the Centauri Space Station while suspended 220 miles above Earth. It will have guests feel like they’re truly eating in orbit above Epcot’s Mission: SPACE attraction.

The new Disney dining experience is set to open in March 2020. It’s wonderful that these organizations are able to help these kids and their families. Their kindness and charity is inspirational to others looking to contribute to organizations that help children.

Disney Big Feet Plush Are The Cutest And Snuggliest Pals Around

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Danielle

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January 24, 2020

There is a super cute style of plush available at the Disney Parks, and they are just too adorable! These Disney Big Feet Plush are cuddly versions of some of our favorite characters, with extra large tootsies! There is a fun variety of characters to choose from, and they each have the most precious embroidered expressions.

You can find these cuties throughout the Disney Parks and resorts, at various gift shops. You can also find a small selection online at shopDisney. They even come in two different sizes! Although the name is similar to the “Tiny Big Feet” collection, these are not the same. The Tiny Big Feet were a micro plush, where as these come in Medium and Small plush sizes.

I love that there are a lot of the pop culture favorites available like Stitch, Cheshire, Angel, Figment, Marie, and more! The medium sized retail for $26.99 a piece, and are the perfect cuddle size!

You can even collect them as pairs, since there are several best friend combos! Angel & Stitch, Mike & Sulley, Chip ‘n Dale, and Simba & Nala are just some to name a few. My son and I love Mike & Sulley, so we will be purchasing both of those for sure!

What do you think of the adorable Disney Big Feet Plush collection, do you have a favorite picked out already?

Star Wars Nite Coming to Disneyland After Dark

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Ana Leal

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January 24, 2020

Get ready to travel to a galaxy far far away!

Disneyland After Dark is back and this time with a Star Wars theme! On August 27th you will be able to experience unique entertainment, delicious food, photo-ops and more:

Access to Disneyland Park after hours beginning at 6pm
Star Wars themed fireworks, galactic dance parties and character encounters
Enhanced décor, exclusive event merchandise and Star Wars inspired food and beverages
Immersive Star Wars themed photo-ops
Unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass pictures taken during the party

A limited number of tickets will be going on sale soon! So keep checking the Disneyland.com website for more info.

If you are not able to attend this special event don’t worry! Disneyland has plenty of Star Wars offers for you to enjoy during your regular visit to the park. Take a look:

Star Wars Launch Bay

Head over to Tomorrowland to get a behind the scenes look of the movies! Here you will find props, costumes and authentic replicas created specifically for this attraction. And if the force is with you, you might have an special encounter with your favorite characters!

Star Tours: The Adventure Continue

Take part of a 3D tour aboard a Starspeeder 1000 that will take you to exciting destinations around the galaxy and through interstellar battles!

Obviously we can’t forger about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Here you will be transported to Batuu! Where you will have the opportunity to board the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and race through the halls of a Star Destroyer in the newest attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!

Epic Food and Beverages

And of course after that battle you will definitely need some food but don’t worry we got you! Head over to Ronto Roasters for a delicious Ronto-less Garden Wrap with plant-based sausage, spicy kimchi slaw, sweet pickled cucumber and Gochujang spread in a pita.

Another option is Kat Saka’s Kettle where you will find chocolate popcorn with Crait Red Salt or the Milk Stand for a refreshing cup of blue or green milk.

Over at Toydaria Swirl you can find a mix of Green Milk with savory chili lime seasoning and mango jelly.

Galactic Merchandise

And last but not least, you can’t go home without a souvenir to remember your amazing time at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

At Creature Stall you can find cuddly pets like the Loth-cats and over at Droid Depot you can build your own BB-series or R-series droid!

If you are looking for something more classic then head over to Savi’s Workshop where you can customize your own lightsaber.

Everything sounds good right? Then get ready to have a galactic experience at Disneyland Resort!

Credit: Disney Parks

New “Tokyo GO” Poster For Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

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Ana Leal

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January 24, 2020

We are so close to the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

But in the meantime we continue the countdown to that day with another special cartoon poster, this time is “Tokyo GO.”

In the poster we can see Mickey trying very hard to not fall off the bullet train with Tokyo’s skyline on the back. Hang in there Mickey!

The short show us Mickey as another Japan citizen trying to get to work in a busy Tokyo morning. If you haven’t seen it check it out here.

But don’t worry, you will be able to get immerse in Mickey’s cartoon universe like you have never seen it before very soon! During your adventure you will be part of Mickey Mouse short “Perfect Picnic” that will take you on a wacky and unpredictable journey aboard a train with Goofy as the engineer.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is set to open on March 4, 2020 but keep checking back for more cartoon posters coming up in the next few weeks!

Credit: Disney Parks

Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot Opening this March

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Chip

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January 24, 2020

Reports online are saying that the all-new Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot will be opening at the end of March.

Space 220—a celestial panorama of a space station—for a delicious meal! As you dine, peer out and enjoy amazing daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.

No official word from Disney has been released other than Winter 2020 which ends on March 19th, but our sources say that it will be opening a little later on March 30th, 2020.

Stay tuned for an official announcement from Disney I would imagine very soon.

As soon as we have menu details and when you can book your Advanced Dining Reservations we will post them here on Chip and Co!

Shanghai Disneyland Closing For The Prevention And Control Of The Coronavirus

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Danielle

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January 24, 2020

Shanghai Disneyland is Closing January 25th, in order to help prevent, and control the disease outbreak. In order to ensure the health and safety of the guests and Cast Members, Shanghai Disney Resort is temporarily closing Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown including Walt Disney Grand Theatre and Wishing Star Park. Starting January 25, 2020, until further notice.

Shanghai Disney Resort will continue to carefully monitor the situation. They will also be in close contact with the local government and will announce the reopening date upon confirmation.

Shanghai Disney Resort will assist in the refund for guests who are impacted. This is for guests who have purchased tickets for admission to Shanghai Disneyland, have booked a resort hotel, or have booked tickets for Beauty and the Beast Mandarin Production through the original ticket purchase channel. The resort will be introducing a detailed procedure and guidelines via the resort’s official platforms as soon as possible.

Shanghai Disneyland Closing during the Lunar New Year, is showing great dedication to public safety. This is one of the busiest times of the year for vacation and travel in China.

Official Statement from Shanghai Disneyland can be found here.

The Pirates League At Magic Kingdom To Close This Summer

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Ana Leal

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January 24, 2020

Ahoy matey!

Are you ready to get transformed into a cool pirate or an adventurous mermaid and receive a very special name that is totally seaworthy?

Then The Pirates League is just the place for you! Located in Adventurland at the Magic Kingdom, this place offers amazing makeovers from head to toe for kids and adults. A very similar service as the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

Unfourtunally this experience will be closing on July 27, 2020 so if you are looking to dive into your very own pirate tale you better hurry up!

Packages rank from $45 dlls to $100 dlls for kids and $18 dlls to $25 dlls for adults.

You can make your reservation up to 180 days in advance at the Disney World website or MyDisneyExperience app.

No More Underwater Music At Disney’s Art Of Animation Pool

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Ana Leal

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January 24, 2020

Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming!

If you have ever been at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort then you know the Big Blue Pool, the largest hotel pool in all of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Inspired in Finding Nemo, this pool contains over 308, 527 gallons of water! Huge right?

The beautiful area has giant pieces of Nemo, Crush and other special friends.

But one of the best parts of this pool was the underground audio and music where you were able to listen to Marlin, Dory and Nemo talking about their adventures in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef!

Unfourtunally this special feature has been removed due to safety concerns and issues for the lifeguards.

But don’t worry the Big Blue Pool still have so much to offer like the Schoolyard Sprayground with pop-up jets and gushing water or for The Drop Off pool bar where you will be able to find delicious snacks and beverages to cool you off during those hot Florida days.