More Disney World Resorts facing decreased bus services

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January 5, 2020

Earlier today Disney decreased bus services at the Pop Century Resort in lieu of guests taking the new Skyliner system.

Tonight it is being reported that the Pop Century isn’t the only Disney World Resort with decreased bus services.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Riviera Resort will also decrease their bus services and suggest Guests use the Skyliner transportation system.

Guests staying at these resorts that choose to use the Disney World Buses should expect longer wait times getting to Hollywood Studios and Epcot in they chose not to use the Skyliner system.

Bus Service to Animal & Magic Kingdom remains the same and additional buses will be added when the Skyliner system is down.

Disneyland Offers Special Dining Experience For Annual Passholders

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Monique Lopez

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January 5, 2020

Disneyland Offers Special Dining Experience For Annual Passholders

Every year, the Disneyland Resort offers special experiences for their annual passholders. These experiences include special photo opportunities, collectible items and merchandise, and events. To start off the new year, the Alfresco Tasting Terrace is offering an exclusive dining experience just for passholders.

The Alfresco Tasting Terrace is located at the Disney California Adventure Park. At this beautiful location, annual passholders will get to enjoy delicious appetizers and new beverages made just for them. This wine bar has a beautiful open air balcony with beautiful views of the park. Just in time for this tasty passholder exclusive, Alfresco Tasting Terrace is serving up five newly crafted cocktails. These cocktails are inspired by the history of the Disney California Adventure park and are perfect for your social media feed.

All you will need to bring is you valid Disneyland Annual Pass and maybe your appetite. The great thing about this special experience, is that you can indulge with your friends. At least one guest in your party will need to be a passholder.

Just visit the check in station that is located in front of the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar for availability. Seating for the terrace and lounge will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. You and your friends are not going to want to miss out on this incredible offer!

Source: Disneyland AP

BIG Bus Service changes at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Chip

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January 5, 2020

There are some big changes coming to the bus services at Disney’s Pop Century resort starting today.

Beginning Sunday, January 5th, 2020 buses traveling to Hollywood Studios and Epcot will be departing once an hour at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Guests are encouraged to use Disney’s Skyliner going forward. Chip and Co fan Mark shared the sign above with us that is on display at Pop Century.

People are not happy with the reduced bus service, especially those who are afraid of heights.

Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below…

Photo Credit Mark Thomas Adams

Disney Park Life Wishables Are The Cutest Little Things Around

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Danielle

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January 5, 2020

Wishables are the most adorable micro Disney plush toys, that release monthly. The latest Disney Parks Wishables collection, is probably the cutest yet though! This collection of six Wishables, is inspired by the different Disney Park Icons we all know and love.

Now you can collect plush versions of iconic attractions with Disney Parks Wishables. Each blind bag includes one of four characters from the Parks Icons Series! Like always you won’t know which one you have until you open the bag!

There are also two open edition icons available, The Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Cinderella Castle. Each are available at their respective park. So Sleeping Beauty Castle Wishable can be found at Disneyland, and the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.

I’m going to play favorites a little bit, but the Spaceship Earth one is my absolute favorite from this collection. I just love it’s adorable little expression! It’s almost as cute as Baby Yoda, almost.

The new Disney Park Life Wishables collection has sold out online. However, they can still be found throughout the Disney Parks!

Will you be adding these adorable cuties to your collection?

New Maleficent Wings Flying Around Disney World

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Sara

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January 5, 2020

For all you beasties out there, there are some new wings flying around at Disney World! These fabulous Maleficent Wings have glided onto the shelves at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Maleficent is featured on the back center of the wings! And the best part? The wings light up!

The clear wings have purple sparkles throughout and can light up to be either purple or green!

You can purchase the Maleficent Wings in Magic Kingdom park for $28.17. Will you be flying around the parks like the mistress of all evil with these wings?

Monorail Schedule Changes Coming to Epcot

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Jenna-lee Languirand

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January 5, 2020

As many of you are aware there are updates that the monorail system requires from time to time. Some of this work is set to start on January 13, 2020. They will be doing construction on the beams over by Epcot. This will affect when the Epcot Monorails will be operational. If you plan to utilize the monorail system on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays you will have to make note of the adjusted operation times. For the time being, if you are planning your trip to Epcot on these days, the monorail will only be open after 10 am. Usually, the Monorail is accessible at 8 am. Until further notice, it will retain those operating hours on days other than Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Luckily there are multiple other options for transportation around the parks. The bus system can bring you to and from the Disney hotels or other Disney parks. The friendship ferry boats can bring you from the Epcot area hotels and Hollywood Studios. Also, the new Skyliner system can give you access to Epcot from Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribean Beach Resort, Hollywood Studios, as well as from Disney’s New Riviera Resort. (Which if you haven’t checked out you should). Make note that these alternate routes of transportation can sometimes take longer than using the monorail system, and plan accordingly.

We will update you once the schedule change and construction are completed. Stay connected with Chip and Co for these updates, and for all the new changes coming to Epcot and the other Disney Parks and hotels.

Best Birthday Ever Mickey Ears Available At WDW!

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Ana Leal

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January 4, 2020

Disney birthdays are the best birthdays!

And what better way to let everyone know you are having the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER then with this adorable Mickey hat!!

The classic Mickey Ears got a fun twist to celebrate your special day, the two clear ears feature red, yellow and black confetti and the hat is topped with a birthday cake that look like Mickey Mouse.

You can also customize your hat by putting your name in the back to make it more unique. This service is available at every Disney park and Disney Springs for an extra charge.

This adorable hat is available around Walt Disney World for $24.99.

Ready to rock this new hat and have the best day ever?

Disney Cast Members Help Make Memories at Oga’s Cantina

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Jessica Jones

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January 4, 2020

It’s no secret Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is taking the Disney world by storm, especially Oga’s Cantina! The popular watering hole in Batuu is the liveliest place inside Galaxy’s Edge. Inside the cantina, guests can find a spirited soundtrack provided by DJ R-3X, pulsing lights, and many different types of colorful, flavorful drinks for everyone.

Oga’s Cantina is much more than a watering hole, beyond sipping on a delicious Carbon Freeze or munching on some Batuu Bits, the cantina a “must-do” experience. Disney Cast Members bring the place to life for guests, making this much more than just a simple experience! Guests can often find Cast Members singing songs or providing special interactions with one another and their guests. Cast Members really go above and beyond to help you feel like you’re on your own Star Wars adventure, starting with the drinks. Take a look at a few of the drinks available below.

According to Sean Marshall, project manager for operations training at Walt Disney World, “We really want our guests to feel like they are truly immersed in the world of Star Wars, and our cast members are critical to making that immersion happen.”

Take a look at this video for a peek inside Oga’s Cantina and see how Disney cast members make each visit special.

Oga’s Cantina is a very popular spot on Batuu, it is important for guests to make a reservation ahead of time. Will you be visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or have you already? Which drink was your favorite?

Source: Disney Parks Blog

501st Legion Helped Make Episode 7 and 8 of ‘The Mandalorian’ Possible

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Kaitlyn

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January 4, 2020

501st Legion Helped Make Episode 7 and 8 of ‘The Mandalorian‘ Possible. Despite having a MASSIVE budget for the new Star Wars series, it appears funds couldn’t help one major issue the show runners had… finding enough Stormtrooper costumes for the final scene in Episode 7 and throughout Episode 8.

Where the series faltered, the biggest Star Wars fanbase, the 501st Legion, stepped up to help out production by offering their services as extras in the new Star Wars Series.

“So fun fact: for episodes 7-8 of #TheMandalorian, they didn’t have enough costumes for all of the Storm Troopers needed in a scene. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni enlisted the help of a local 501st Legion chapter, comprised of fans with their own costumes, to fill in those spots pic.twitter.com/9BgBWx6hgb”— Probably Josh (@TweetinJoshBe) December 28, 2019

Comicbook.com shared, “If you are unfamiliar, the 501st Legion is a global Star Wars fan group that was first started by Albin Johnson. The group has gained notoriety due to the fact that members put almost slavish effort into creating film-worthy Star Wars Imperial Trooper cosplay. The group has expanded to include any Star Wars villain cosplay, whether it’s the Stormtroopers, Sith Lords, bounty hunters, or other villain characters from official canon or Expanded Universe. The organization’s name is an ode to the elite Imperial trooper legion known as “Vader’s Fist,” that served under Darth Vader’s command during the Imperial Era.”

Obviously, the series would have been very different without the help of the 501st, and we are so grateful they decided to step in a save the day, even if they are featuring Imperial characters. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co for all things Star Wars!

Featured Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney+

Josh Gad Wants a Babu Frik Star Wars Spin-Off Series NOW

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Kaitlyn

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January 4, 2020

Josh Gad Wants a Babu Frik Star Wars Spin-Off Series NOW. It’s no secret that Josh Gad (Frozen II) is a HUGE Star Wars fan, and good friends with Star Wars Star, Daisy Ridley. Well it appears Gad finally got around to seeing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and is now demanding a spin-off series for one of the new characters introduced in the film, Babu Frik.

I demand a #BabuFrik spinoff now. pic.twitter.com/Xp4pkSuQ3C

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 27, 2019

Many fans agree the same sentiment as Gad, wishing the series could be added to the line-up of Star Wars content coming to Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+. Many fans are loving this new character, going as far to say they prefer Babu Frik over other Star Wars newcomer and internet sensation, “Baby Yoda.”

What do you think of Babu Frik? Would you like to see a series starring the expert droid technician? Or do you just enjoy the role in The Rise of Skywalker? 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!

Featured Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney

You Can Get a Free Downloadable “Baby Yoda” Coloring Book

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Kaitlyn

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January 4, 2020

You Can Get a Free Downloadable “Baby Yoda” Coloring Book. Time to crack open that art supply kit your kids got as a gift! There is a new and FREE downloadable coloring book featuring The Internet’s favorite Star Wars character, “Baby Yoda!” The coloring book is a collaboration between Artist Martin Gee and Vulture.

“We asked illustrator Martin Gee to help us make an unofficial Baby Yoda coloring book, inspired by the li’l guy’s biggest moments in The Mandalorian,” Vulture shared.

You can download all 6 coloring pages featuring key moments for “Baby Yoda” in The Mandalorian by CLICKING HERE. Have fun coloring!

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Star Wars!

Featured Photo Credit: Martin Gee/Vulture

‘Star Wars: Rebels’ May Be Getting A Spin-Off Series on Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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January 4, 2020

‘Star Wars: Rebels‘ May Be Getting A Spin-Off Series on Disney+. According to showrunner Dave Filoni, he feels there are several characters who’s stories are not yet complete, and that we MAY get to see them unfold on Disney’s new streaming platform, Disney+. Filoni has been hard as work with Jon Favreau on the set of The Mandalorian Season 2, it seems he is working equally as hard on other Star Wars projects, including a potential new series that will likely become a spin-off series from Star Wars: Rebels, with focuses on characters such as Ahsoka Tano and Sabine.

“I feel a responsibility to know and start to figure out what that story is because the fans seem really interested in it, as I’m interested in it,” the producer shared. “Whether it actually ever happens, I don’t know yet, but I still think about it anyway. I think of all kinds stories, and some of them happen and find their way into a release, and some don’t.”

With his busy schedule, Comicbook.com had asked Dave if he would be comfortable allowing other storytellers to continue sharing stories of characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels, to which he claims would “be hard to do” given his time and effort given with each of these characters since the beginning.

“That would be hard,” Filoni shared, “That would be, to be honest. That’d be really hard for me to do at this point, just because I’ve been a part of it for so long. Since, especially, Ahsoka’s beginning,” Filoni shared. “I can’t imagine not being involved in some way with what would happen to her. Or Sabine, for that matter.”

We would love to see more Star Wars on Disney+, especially with the raging success of The Mandalorian proving there are many other stories yet to be told within the Star Wars Universe. After the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, fans have been calling for more Star Wars content with Ahsoka Tano, many asking for her own live-action series on Disney+.

Are you excited by the idea of a new Star Wars series on Disney+? 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!

Photo Credit: Lucasfilm