Star Wars Disney Vacation Package Sweepstakes for Disney Movie Insiders

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January 16, 2020

Come from far, far away if you are the winner of this Disney Movie Insiders Sweepstakes. Disney Movie Insiders is a rewards system you can join to earn different perks and rewards for being a Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, or Marvel Movie fan. They are currently running a sweepstake for a Star Wars prize package. The Grand Prize will go to one lucky member. There is no purchase necessary to enter to win. You can enter free the first time and then all entries after will be worth 5 points in their system. They allow you to enter up to 100 times.

The Grand Prize is as follows. Round Trip airfare to Orlando, Florida for you and three guests. A Walt Disney World Resort stay for four nights. Five day Disney Park hopper theme park tickets for four people. A special VIP guided tour, that is for eight hours. One $500 Disney gift card. Among other gifts! There are some restrictions that apply. What a prize package this is. It would give you a great chance to check out Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge with the newest attraction, Rise of the Resistance just opening last month. If you want in on a chance to win this out of this world prize package you have from now until February 29, 2020 to enter. “May the force be with you”.

Follow Chip and Co for the latest scoop on all things Star Wars. Also for future sweepstakes, that may give you a chance to have a galactic Disney Vacation.

Source: Disney Movie Insiders

Roseshire Disney Roses Are The Perfect Gift For A Disney Lover

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Danielle

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January 16, 2020

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I wanted to share one of my favorite romantic Disney gifts! Roseshire Disney Roses! These roses are exquisite designer bouquets, with beautiful Disney inspirations. They feature all kinds of character themes, from Mickey, to The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Each collection is carefully curated, and comes in a sturdy, intricately themed box! The roses come beautifully packaged in individual water vials, and have virtually no bruised petals upon arrival. After three personal Roseshire bouquets, I would have expected at least a crinkled petal or two. However they always arrive perfect. I actually have one of my cardboard boxes from a year ago still!

There are themes for all kinds of Disney fans, including princesses and villains too!

Of course what Disney fan wouldn’t want gorgeous Disney inspired roses for Valentine’s Day?

Do you know a Disney lover who would enjoy getting these beautiful Roseshire Disney Roses for a special occasion or holiday? You can find them online HERE!

Orlando Theme Park Accident & Injury Report for the 4th Quarter of 2019

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Chip

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January 16, 2020

The theme parks in central Florida are required to submit an Accident & Injury report to the State of Florida for their theme parks. The theme parks in the area are required to disclose health problems/injuries on rides if guests were hospitalized for at least 24 hours. This is part of an agreement the parks made to avoid state inspections.

Here is a look at some of the accidents and injuries that occurred for the 4th quarter (October – December) of 2019.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom:

December 10th: Female age 89 with a pre-existing medical condition experienced a temporary loss of consciousness while riding Space Mountain.

Hollywood Studios:

October 5th: Female age 39 with a pre-existing medical condition felt dizzy and had trouble with equilibrium after riding Star Tours.
October 8th: Male age 66 with a pre-existing condition was ill after experiencing Star Tours.
October 31st: Female age 46 experienced severe head pain, illness, and vomiting after riding Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

Universal Orlando

Universal Studios:

October 22nd: Male age 30 experienced chest pain after riding an attraction but didn’t confirm which one.
December 13th: Female age 44 experienced motion sickness after riding Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.

Islands of Adventure:

November 3rd: Female age 57 felt motion sickness after riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
December 26th: Male age 77 suffered a knee injury after riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Busch Gardens:

December 8th: Male age 67 felt bilateral knee pain on the train.

Sea World:

None reported

Click here to see the Accident & Injury Report for the 3rd quarter of 2019.

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A Look Inside the New Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railroad Ride at Hollywood Studios

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Jenna-lee Languirand

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January 16, 2020

The wait is winding down till the newest ride at Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando Florida opens. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is set to open its doors on March 4th, 2020. The ride will replace the long-standing attraction of The Great Movie Ride. The concept comes from the award-winning Mickey Mouse Short film, “Perfect Picnic”. Believe it or not, this will be the first ride in Disney that will showcase Mickey and his friends. So there is much excitement surrounding it. None other than Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro was there and sharing on his Instagram about the ride.

He gave us an inside look today snapping some pictures for some of the first pictures inside of the ride and loading area. It looks toontastic! Preparations are well underway. Even with some earlier delays to the project, the excitement is building, as you see him posing with the cast members and Imagineers. Testing and training are going on behind the scenes to get ready for the fast-approaching March opening. The ride will also be opening at a later date in 2022 in Disneyland California.

The story is set with Mickey and Minnie venturing out for a picnic in their beloved roadster. They happen upon Goofy, or Engineer Goofy that is with his train. This is where the adventure begins as you are invited to join along in the fun as you board the train. Don’t try to comprehend the physics of it all, remember you are in a toon world after all. I can’t wait to see Mickey and his pals on a fun-filled adventure, that we get to join in on!

Stay connected to what’s going on at the Disney Parks by following Chip and Company for the latest on rides and attractions.

Source & Photos: Disney/Josh D’Amaro

First Look at New Food and Merchandise Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Sara

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January 16, 2020

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland tomorrow! But that’s not the only new thing coming to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge tomorrow. If you will be joining the Resistance against the First Order, be sure to check out the new specialty eats and unique merchandise that arrives at the park starting Jan. 17th.

Stop by Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and Ronto Roasters for a warm cup of Black Spire Hot Chocolate topped with shimmering whipped cream. If you’d like to try something cooler, then head to the Milk Stand for Blue Milk and Green Milk. While there, taste the new Toydaria Swirl. The Green Milk is taking on a new mission with swirls of savory chili lime seasoning and mango jelly—a refreshing alternative.

Also, don’t miss out on trying the new Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips. This intergalactic delight is available at any of the Jat Kaa’s Coolers throughout Black Spire Outpost. Be sure to take advantage of mobile ordering on the Disneyland app! Mobile ordering is available for Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, Ronto Roasters and the Milk Stand.

There will also be new merchandise inspired by Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! The cosmic collection includes tees, a tumbler, a baseball cap, and an exclusive trading pin. You’ll be #ResistanceReady with any of these items.

If you’re inclined to support the First Order, the First Order Short-Range Evacuation Vehicle Play Set is for you. The play set features a First Order transport with its own R5-series astromech droid and can be found at First Order Cargo.

Which of these food and merchandise items are you most excited about?

Guests forget they had their handgun when trying to enter the Magic Kingdom

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Chip

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January 16, 2020

According to a report released yesterday by the Orange County Sheriff’s office, a 35-year-old man and his 34-year-old wife told Magic Kingdom security they had the unloaded Ruger LCP .380 pistol on them during bag screening around 9 a.m. on Dec. 28th when they were trying to gain entrance to the theme park with their 4-year-old daughter.

At Magic Kingdom, tourists forget they brought a gun https://t.co/DfEi4lEMlX pic.twitter.com/sEJwYU9KGt

— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) January 15, 2020

The Orlando Sentinel reported that the gun was zipped up in a bag and both guests claim them have a concealed carry permit for Missouri which they live.

The incident report states “They apologized stating they forgot to leave it in the hotel room and asked if they could secure the gun somewhere in the park … They forgot the gun was in the purse when they left to come on the family vacation because they have 18 family members attending the trip and had many bags.”

The couple was not arrested nor were they banned from Disney World, instead, the Orange County Sheriff’s held onto the gun for safekeeping.

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New Le Cellier Brunch Takes Place During Festival of the Arts

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Katelyn G

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January 16, 2020

A new brunch will be taking place at Le Cellier Steakhouse during Epcot’s Festival of the Arts!

Celebrate the arts with a sophisticated weekend brunch starting January 18th – February 23rd. This brunch will take place from 11am-3pm.

Enjoy a prix fixe brunch menu that begins with a variety of fresh-baked pastries for the table. You can choose from dishes like Cheddar Cheese Soup or Avocado Toast as well as entrées like Montreal-Spiced Corned Beef Hash, Le Cellier Eggs Benedict, or Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bread Pudding. Yum!

Finish off the meal with Maple Creme Brulee or coffee and donuts. The brunch also includes your choice of a specialty beverage. Drink choices include a Northern Mimosa, Le Cellier Bloody Caesar, Joffrey’s Le Cellier Blend Press Pot Coffee, or a non-alcoholic specialty beverage.

The special dining experience costs $67 per adult and $39 per child aged 9 and under plus tax and tip. You can also enjoy this meal for 2 Dining Plan credits.

Make your reservations for the Le Cellier brunch now!

Source: Disney Parks Blog.

D-Luxe at Disney Springs is Bringing back the Pizza Burger

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Jenna-lee Languirand

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January 16, 2020

Pizza or burger? That is the question! Well back by popular demand you once again don’t have to choose between the two anymore. Over at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs, you can have the Pepperoni Pizza Burger! Best of both worlds! This was around for a limited time last year and is now back again for a limited time. So if you didn’t get it last time be sure to get it before it heads out this time.

The burger is their signature beef patty with artisan pepperoni topped with fried mozzarella, a delicious Pomodoro sauce, and lettuce. Now let’s talk about this bun. It is made in house, which you can’t get much fresher than that, but its kicked up a level with sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese baked into the top of the bun. Yum! This burger costs $13.49 plus tax. If a pizza burger is not your thing they have many other delicious offerings. The fries are amazing and the dipping sauces to go with them are unique. Also, don’t forget one of their over the top shakes to finish off your meal.

Note to self, if you haven’t already, make sure to check out D-luxe Burgers secret menu. Wink, wink, onion rings anybody? They tend to have some pretty tasty offerings on the secret menu. Check it out through mobile ordering on the My Disney Experience app. Here you can place your order, pay for it, and pick it up with ease. As always be sure to stay in the loop with all the new Disney food offerings by following Chip and Company.

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A Closer Look at the Merchandise Coming to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts

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Kevin

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January 16, 2020

Epcot’s Festival of the Arts returns this weekend! The event begins on January 17th and ends February 24th, 2020. Here’s a look at some of this year’s merchandise for Festival of the Arts!

A huge merchandise theme arriving at the festival is Figment Color Co. The new spirit jersey reflects this by showcasing Figment as a painter.

The Mouse Ears has a sequin design and colors inspired by Figment. The crossbody bag is shaped like a Figment Color Co paint can.

Those seeking new glassware will enjoy this year’s options. The Tervis tumbler is a must for fans of Figment. Meanwhile, the festival coffee mug is a very fun and original design. The mug looks like a paint can with a Spaceship Earth print design and mock paintbrush handle.

Those seeking token souvenirs at Epcot might appreciate these. The Figment Color Co magnet will add a splash of Disney to any refrigerator. Also, the paintbrush ornament is a fun keepsake to remember Epcot’s Festival of the Arts.

Lastly, we look at the merchandise exclusive to Annual Passholders. The baseball cap and tumbler are both great souvenirs. But the passholder t-shirt is quite amusing for its packaging.

The Passholder t-shirt is packed in a paint can! The adult shirt keeps the festival’s theme of Figment Color Co. What’s nice is that Annual Passholders can enjoy using their Passholder discount on this merchandise.

The Festival of the Arts begins this weekend and the merchandise is available while supplies last.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide

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Chip

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January 16, 2020

The ninth episode in the Skywalker Saga has risen to an impressive box office milestone, as of yesterday Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker surpassed the $1 billion thresholds at the global box office in its 28th day of release. Its $1.001 billion global cumulative total is comprised of $481.3 million domestic and $519.7 million international. This film is now the fifth Star Wars film to reach this milestone, as well as Disney’s seventh billion-dollar release of 2019.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opened on December 18 internationally and December 20 domestically to a $376.2 million global debut. Its $177.4 million domestic openings were the 12th biggest of all time, while internationally the film debuted with $198.8 million and was the No. 1 western film in nearly all markets.

Greg McCullough and his Artwork at Epcot’s Festival of Arts

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Tessa H

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January 16, 2020

Greg McCullough, a well known Disney artist will be showcasing his artwork at Epcot’s Festival of Arts this year! Greg and his artwork can be found in the same tent as last year, which is in-between Morocco and France! Greg will also be around to sign his artwork, the times are 1:00 – 6:00 Wednesday and Thursday and 12:00 – 7:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Greg McCullough at Epcot’s Festival of Arts

Coming with him this year are four new original oil paintings:

“Figment” 52×40
“Hidden Mickey” 54×54
“Best Friends” 14×14
The abstract “Teshian Armada” 54×36

He will also be bringing back three additional originals:

“Beast” 72×48
“Whistlin’ Willie” 48×48
“Haunted Mansion” 56×36

and two new prints.
“DDC Donal Duck” (completing the threesome of the “Donald Duck Club” with Goofy and Mickey)
“Big Thunder Goof”

He will also have prints of all the images but will take a couple of weeks processing them.

For more information about Epcot’s Festival of Arts, click here.

Mad Tea Party Minnie Collection Revealed For The March Release

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Danielle

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January 15, 2020

It is only January, and I can not wait till March! The shopDisney UK site also revealed another Main Attraction Minnie collection to look forward to! March will feature Mad Tea Party Minnie Collection! Mad Tea Party is one of my favorite attractions, so I’m very excited for this one.

Just like the other Minnie Main Attraction collections this one will feature a Minnie ear headband, a Loungefly, pins, mug, and Minnie Plush! The Loungefly bags will be alternating between mini backpacks, and fanny packs. February’s Pirate’s of the Caribbean collection will have a fanny pack, but the Mad Tea Party collection will have a backpack. The color scheme for this collection is a beautiful light pink, and purple with mint! Little yellow tea cups also adorn the pink bows that accent each collectible too!

You can look forward to the release of this collection on Saturday, March 21st! The Mad Tea Party Minnie Collection will be available at the Disney Parks, Disney Stores, and online at shopDisney! Will you be collecting the entire set, or just certain items from each month? I know I plan to get all of the Minnie ears, but I might have to give in and get a Loungefly or two as well.