Target Disney Christmas Collection Is Festive And Fun

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November 28, 2019

Looking to have a very merry Disney Christmas, but don’t live near the parks or Disney Store? That’s okay because the Target Disney Christmas Collection is also magical and festive! Not only do they have an assortment of Disney merriment, the prices are also great too!

There are lots of festive wrapping paper designs, so you can add an extra bit of fun to gifts. There are lots of character options available too, From Princesses to Star Wars, there is something for almost every fan.

Disney characters of all kinds are available as adorable ornaments. There are the fun cutesy ornaments that look like blown glass, but are actually shatter resistant plastic, as well as the more traditional resin ornaments.

Star Wars and Marvel fans can save the galaxy, or universe with a fun assortment of ornaments. These are also available in the two different styles. I really like the offering of the cutesy break resistant ones, and the resin ones. It gives us the option of less breakable ornaments for those of us with little ones, or pets.

We also can’t forget the stockings! There are lots of fun stocking designs for every fan. No matter the age, everyone can have their very own Disney or Star Wars character stocking to hang on the mantle.

What do you think of this year’s Target Disney Christmas Collection?

First Look at the New Cast Members Costumes at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Jessica Jones

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November 28, 2019

The grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort is less than a month away and now we get the first look at the new cast members costumes at Disney’s Riviera Resort created to complement the resort’s Riviera aesthetic.

The new fashion-forward collection captures the essence of Disney’s Riviera Resort based on designs inspired by the landscapes, colors, and art of the European Riviera. The designers also looked to Hollywood stars, artists and creators, including Walt Disney, who visited the Riviera and reflected their travels in their style creating a sophisticated and contemporary style to today’s Mediterranean Riviera.

Also in line with the sophisticated style is the collections “color palette of Mediterranean blues and whites with bright pops of color, clean silhouettes, modern tailoring and attention to layers of details including crisp piping, art inspired accents and themed accessories.”

The new cast member costumes at Disney’s Riviera Resort really tailor to the beautiful aesthetic of the Mediterranian and look amazing on the cast members during their private cast member runway-style fashion show held at the resort.

Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest upcoming Walt Disney World resort and Disney Vacation Club property is under construction now and projected to open Dec. 16, 2019. For more information or to make hotel reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407-939-7762.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Celebrate the Holidays at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

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Sara

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November 28, 2019

We’ve been telling you all about the holiday happenings at the Disney resorts and parks but we can’t forget about Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii! At Aulani, the holidays are celebrated in true Disney fashion, with a dash of Hawaiian style. Throughout the month of December, the holiday fun includes events and activities for all ages.

Starting Dec. 1, Disney friends – including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy – will appear around the resort in their festive Aulani holiday attire for photos and jolly greetings. Plus, all around the resort, beautiful Hawaiian-inspired holiday décor will adorn the guest areas and deck the halls.

Keiki (children) will have fun with Santa Goofy during Keiki Holiday Cookie Decorating at Aunty’s Beach House. Keiki can show off their creativity making sweet treats from Dec. 2 all the way through Jan. 3, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There is a nominal charge for this activity.

During ‘Ohana Disney Movie Nights (Dec. 5, 12, 16, 19 and 23) family-friendly holiday movies will be shown under the stars, on the Hālāwai Lawn.

On select days in late December, harmonious holiday songs will resonate as strolling carolers perform in the Maka‘ala Lobby and Waikolohe Valley.

If you’re lucky enough to be at Aulani during Christmas, you may look forward to a visit from Santa himself. On Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Santa Claus will be at Aunty’s Beach House. Also on Christmas Eve, Holiday Cheer on the Kipuka Courtyard means complimentary hot cocoa and holiday cookies from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

On Dec. 25, there will be a very special Christmas Ka Waʻa Lūʻau – a culinary and cultural journey celebrating the legends, people and natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. Just for Christmas, there will be some additional delicious offerings on the menu. For the lūʻau, there is a charge and reservations are required.

Throughout the season, the pastry chefs of Aulani will bring a bit of cool “Frozen” fascination to the warm Hawaiian winter days, with a stunning, hand-made pastry showpiece. The display will include two giant macaron trees with over 400 glittering macarons. A white chocolate tree will be the centerpiece, decorated with over 100 Mickey Mouse gingerbread cookies. The top of the tree will be adorned with everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. The wintery scene will be complete with delicate sugar ice trees and snow babies frolicking in the “snow” with Santa Stitch.

Of course, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without indulgent treats to eat. This year, there are more scrumptious sweets than ever with candy cane Mickey macarons, holiday caramel apples, gingerbread spiced cream cheese coffee cake, peppermint brownies and much more, available for purchase. Plus, there will be exclusive Aulani holiday merchandise, like ornaments, so you can have a keepsake of your Aulani yuletide memories on your Christmas tree for years to come.

There are so many ways to celebrate the holidays at Aulani in Hawai’i! Will you be having a tropical Hawaiian Christmas this year?

Kristen Bell Couldn’t Believe Her Interaction With Anna and Elsa at Disneyland

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Rebekah

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November 27, 2019

Kristen Bell was welcomed onto The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday where she excitedly retold her brief interaction with Anna and Elsa at California’s Disneyland Resort. The “O.G. Anna” (how Bell describes herself) was enjoying a day at Disneyland with her family when they went to meet the Frozen duo.

Bell recalls how animated the two were when trying to interact with them.

“So, I go up, and we’re taking a picture, and I’m like, ‘Hi, how are ya?’ And she’s like ‘Arendelle is beautiful today,” Bell explains while mimicking Anna’s grand hand gestures. “And I’m like, ‘Okay she’s…Alright I’ll ask Elsa.’ And I’m like, ‘How are you doing?’ And she’s like, ‘The ice has just melted and Olaf is thrilled with the summer weather.’”

The cast members go above and beyond in portraying the Disney characters. Bell can tell, though, that these ladies have some high expectations set on them.

“All I want to do is go, ‘Blink twice if you need to be rescued cause this is crazy!’”

Though Bell wasn’t thrilled about Anna and Elsa’s in-depth character reactions, she did say that her kids loved the experience!

Click here to see the clip from The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Photo source The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Disney Parks Celebrate “Frozen 2” Attire and Merchandise

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Jessica Jones

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November 27, 2019

Disney Parks Celebrate "Frozen 2" Attire and Merchandise

Frozen 2 is in theaters now and has crushed the box office already! To celebrate Disney Parks rolled-out “Frozen 2” attire and merchandise! Over at Disney Parks, Anna and Elsa have already been celebrating by sporting their new royal attire at their meet and greet at Royal Sommerhus in Epcot. Anna and Elsa can also be found in their new royal attire at Disney’s California Adventure Park as part of Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome.

The sisters will also be traveling to Frozen Fantasy Gardens Village at Hong Kong Disneyland. The Frozen Celebration will also begin at Disneyland Paris next year, Anna and Elsa will also be attending in their “Frozen 2” attire. Lastly, Shanghai Disney will feature songs from “Frozen 2” in the “Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration” show in their new dresses.

Disney Parks Celebrate "Frozen 2" Attire and Merchandise

The “Frozen 2” attire and merchandise is also available at Disney Parks now! Plus, the new dresses will soon be available at Disney Stores and online at shopDisney.com on Nov. 30!

Disney Parks Celebrate "Frozen 2" Attire and Merchandise

Take a look at the following locations available to purchase “Frozen 2” merchandise:

Disneyland Resort:

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Disney Showcase in Disneyland park

Off the Page in Disney California Adventure park

World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District

Walt Disney World Resort:

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Emporium and Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom Park

Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Fjording in Epcot

World of Disney in Disney Springs

Disney Parks Celebrate "Frozen 2" Attire and Merchandise

Disneyland Paris:

World of Disney in Disney Village

Emporium and La Chaumière des Sept Nains at Disneyland Park

Walt Disney Studios Store at Walt Disney Studios Park

Shanghai Disney Resort:

World of Disney in Disneytown and Avenue M Arcade

Be Our Guest Boutique

Tinker Bell Gifts and Mickey & Minnie’s Mercantile at Shanghai Disneyland

Disney Parks Celebrate "Frozen 2" Attire and Merchandise

Lastly, whether you’re at the park or at home, you can enjoy tunes from the new movie with the “Frozen 2” Official Playlist, a special Apple Music playlist within the Play Disney Parks app!

Follow along with Chip and Co here.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The Christmas Tree at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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Kevin

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November 27, 2019

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is now fully decorated for the Christmas season!

In the past week, a four-story Christmas Tree and decorations were put up in the main lobby of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The tree at this resort is one of the largest Christmas Trees at Walt Disney World. The bright lights and custom ornaments are beautiful. It’s easy for guests to lose track of time while admiring the tree.

What makes this Christmas Tree display so special is how unique it is for a Florida resort. You truly feel like you’re transported to a Christmastime gathering somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Offering so many unique experiences makes Disney World a great place for the Christmas season!

Besides the Christmas Tree, a gingerbread house has been added this year for Wilderness Lodge. It’s designed to look like a log cabin with Humphrey the Bear decorating it! The resort has a table selling bakery treats near the gingerbread house, so it’s nice to grab a bite to eat while enjoying the sight of the Christmas Tree.

The main lobby is merry and bright for the next few weeks. We recommend seeing the Christmas Tree for yourselves if you plan on going to Disney World within the next month!

Google is Now Offering Free Disney+ With Purchase of a New Chromebook

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Kaitlyn

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November 27, 2019

Google is Now Offering Free Disney+ With Purchase of a New Chromebook. On Tuesday, Google announced a special promotion for anyone in the U.S. who purchases a new Chromebook. A free 3-month subscription to Disney+ for qualifying purchases between Nov 25, 2019 – January 31, 2020.

Other companies such as Verizon, have already arranged deals for their customers to get access to Disney+ as a reward for using their services and it seems Google wanted to get on board. The deal is great for anyone looking to find a great deal for Black Friday and for those looking for gifts for the holidays!

As with every deal, there are a few catches.

This offer only applies to residents of the United States
The deal only qualifies for Chromebook purchases between Nov 25th-Jan 31st
Must be 18 or older to accept this offer
Offer can no be combined with current Disney+ subscriptions

To redeem this offer from Google:

(1) activate your new Chromebook and select the offer from the Google Chromebooks Offers Site at www.google.com/chromebook/perks to receive a promo code,

(2) download the Disney+ app from the Google Play Store on your Chromebook,

(3) create a Disney+ account in the app and accept the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement, and

(4) select your desired payment method for the auto-renewing subscription, click “Redeem Code,” and enter your promo code. Promotional offer code is one-time use only and is non-transferable.

*The Chromebook offer (“Offer”) is valid only for residents of the United States (excluding its territories and possessions), 18 years of age or older, who are new Disney+ subscribers, who claim the offer by redeeming on the Google Play Store via the Google Chromebooks Offers Site (https://www.google.com/chromebook/perks/) (“Participant”).

To review terms and conditions regarding this special offer CLICK HERE.

Will you be taking advantage of this limited time offer from Google? What other deals for Disney+ have you utilized? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney+!

Featured Photo Credit: Google/Disney+

Gingerbread Beignets Have Returned at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort

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Allison Luna

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November 27, 2019

Did you ever wonder what Christmas on the Bayou tastes like? I’m no expert, but I imagine it tastes a lot like a warm Gingerbread Beignet, freshly pulled from the fryer, dusted with powdered sugar and ginger, just like the ones at the Walt Disney World Port Orleans Resort. It doesn’t hurt that these are the cutest beignets ever since they’re shaped like Mickey Mouse!

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Scat Cat’s Club has reintroduced that beloved beignet from last year’s menu. If you’ve never had a beignet from Port Orleans Resort before you can’t know what you’re missing: pillowy balls of lightly fried dough, a much more sophisticated taste than what we call a ”doughnut, ” always with a generous mount of sugar on top. But the Gingerbread Beignet is still another level of deliciousness, adding in warm spices to remind us of our favorite yuletide cookies, just much softer and sweeter!

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This specific flavor is off-menu, so guests will have to ask a Cast Member for them by name. Rest assured, they’re not a big secret, and will be easy enough to get your hands on without explanation! A group of three beignets costs $4.99, or you can use your Disney Dining Plan to purchase them. If you’re planning on sharing be sure to get a set of six for $8.49. Trust me, it will be hard enough splitting them as it is!

This Christmas, as you seek out the perfect holiday treats and scenery, don’t let Disney’s Port Orleans Resort pass you by. There’s nothing like walking around the Christmas tree, eating warm Gingerbread Beignets, and dreaming of the magic only Disney can bring.

‘The Mandalorian’ Beats ‘Stranger Things’ and Other Titles as Most In Demand Streamable Show

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Kaitlyn

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November 27, 2019

‘The Mandalorian‘ Beats ‘Stranger Things’ and Other Titles as Most In Demand Streamable Show. Streaming has become the new pioneering frontier of entertainment, allowing subscribers to stream popular titles directly to their preferred devices and watch at their leisure with minimal interruptions. Newest to the service is Disney+, who is already making waves in streaming statistics with their most successful series, Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

“After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.”

According to a report from Forbes, The Mandalorian on Disney+ has been out performing every top tier streaming series so far in 2019. Parrot Analytics, leader in data research for television and streaming entities, gathered the information and compared the demands for The Mandalorian versus the other top 8 streamable series currently offered in 2019. The report from Parrot Analytics shares:

“Seven days out from its season 1 launch, demand for Disney+’s The Mandalorian in the United States is:

298% ahead of CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery on the 7th day after its Season 2 debut
175% ahead of HBO’s Westworld on the 7th day after its Season 2 debut
72.3% ahead of BBC’s Doctor Who on the 7th day after its Series 11 debut
69.8% ahead of Netflix’s Stranger Things on the 7th day after its Season 2 debut
58.7% ahead of Amazon Prime Video’s Good Omens
35.8% ahead of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy
15% ahead of Netflix’s When They See Us
11.5% ahead of Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance“

The success of The Mandalorian may outshine the other series, but the real winner here is the viewers. With a wide variety of content and interests, this new platform has allowed for revivals of nostalgic stories and introductions to content that otherwise we would never get the chance to see.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Mandalorian on this achievement and we can’t wait to see the rest the series has to offer. We are equally as excited for Season 2 and hope to see it premiere on Disney+ sometime in 2020.

Have you been enjoying The Mandalorian so far? What do you think will happen next? What are some of your favorite streamable shows? 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+/Netflix

‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Airs Tomorrow!

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Sara

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November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and you can add some Disney magic to your holiday celebrations! “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thanksgiving night, Nov. 28, at 8/7 c on ABC and on the ABC app.

Artist Matthew Morrison, singer-songwriter and TV host Emma Bunton, and TV host Jesse Palmer will present the two-hour prime-time special from Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort in California. This magical celebration will feature celebrity musical performances among a flurry of Disney holiday entertainment. Check out what the artists had to share about the special:

Viewers will also be treated to several Disney Parks sneak peeks, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, opening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Dec. 5, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland park in California.

Musical performances include the following:

GRAMMY Award-winning icons Sting and Shaggy perform duets and solo numbers from Walt Disney World Resort, including a new festive reggae version of “Silent Night (Christmas is Coming).”
GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man performs “Happy Christmas” and “Merry Christmas Everybody” from Disneyland Resort.
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning group Pentatonix will sing a cappella renditions of “Deck the Halls” and “Here Comes Santa Claus” from Walt Disney World Resort.
Singers Ingrid Michaelson and Andy Grammer perform an all-new original holiday song from Disneyland Resort.
International pop star Ally Brooke sings “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” from Walt Disney World Resort.
Singer-songwriter and TV host Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) performs “Santa Baby” from Walt Disney World Resort.
The Tony, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe-nominated artist Matthew Morrison performs a medley from Walt Disney World Resort of “When You Wish Upon A Star” from the upcoming album “Disney Dreamin’ with Matthew Morrison” and the classic “Let it Snow.”
Acclaimed two-time Billboard Award-winning electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling pulls all the strings at Walt Disney World Resort for “Carol of the Bells,” from her Christmas album “Warmer in The Winter.”

Remember to also tune in to the “Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney World” on Friday, Dec. 13, from 8-8:30 p.m. EST/PST, on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app; and “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings, on ABC and on the ABC app.

Will you be tuning in tomorrow to watch “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”?

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Have a Cameo Appearance in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

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Kaitlyn

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November 27, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Have a Cameo Appearance in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker‘. Composer, lyricist, singer, actor, director and producer, are just some of the many titles and hats worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Disney fans know him best for his outstanding work on projects such as Moana, Mary Poppins Returns, and The Odd Life of Timothy Green, but Miranda is also famous for creating the instant Broadway hit, Hamilton and for his work on In the Heights.

Recently, Lucasfilm shared a ‘behind the scenes’ look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, set to premiere December 20th. Just shy of a minute into the video we see a shot of Star Wars newcomer, Naomi Ackie (Jannah) alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda wearing a Resistance member ensemble. Confirming Lin-Manuel has a cameo in the final film of the Skywalker Saga.

His appearance in the film does not go unwarranted. Lin-Manuel Miranda was approached by Director, J.J. Abrams to co-write “Jabba Flow” for Maz Kanata’s Cantina in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The pair even performed the piece together in Chicago, IL outside the theater Hamilton was performing in at the time.

“[The song] is actually written in Huttese, Jabba the Hutt’s language,” Miranda said at the time. “And I actually went to this website that had a Huttese glossary of terms, and [my song] translates to ‘No, lover lover, it wasn’t me.’ It’s literally a Shaggy intergalactic remix!”

It’s unclear exactly where Lin-Manuel Miranda will appear in the film, but it will be exciting to look for his cameo once the film premieres December 20, 2019.

Check out this spoiler free synopsis for The Rise of Skywalker: “The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences.”

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

Featured Photo Credit: Lucasfilm

Snow White’s Scary Adventures Refurbishment Starting Soon

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Jessica Jones

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November 27, 2019

Snow White’s Scary Adventures Refurbishment is about to start! Disneyland officials confirmed the Snow White’s Scary Adventures attraction is the next original attraction scheduled for refurbishment in 2020. Disneyland has announced they have filed for a building permit with the city of Anaheim for a $445,000 refurbishment.

Disneyland has extensive plans set in place for the refurbishment. The permit highlights the scope of the proposed work as “Tenant Improvement: 6,212 sq ft to remove and replace show prop sets and scenes, install new structural beams, rockwork and new projector platforms”.

The parks’ only ride-through princess attraction will be updated with new magic inside and out in 2020 with Imagineering reimagining how the classic tale of Snow White lives happily ever after, and guests will be invited to follow along with her story.

In addition, guests will discover enhanced story details and all-new scenes, such as Snow White in a beautiful forest setting waking up from her deep sleep and will conclude when Snow White is reunited with her animal friends and a shimmering castle is seen in the distance.

Imagineers are implementing state-of-the-art audio and visual technology throughout the attraction, including new music, LED black lighting, laser projections, and a new animation system. Plus, the exterior of the attraction will be completely refreshed with new, fairytale-inspired details to complement the nearby charming Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Guests can continue to enjoy Snow White’s Scary Adventures through Jan. 6, 2020.

Are you looking forward to the new Snow White’s Scary Adventures refurbishment set to take place?

Source: Disney Parks Blog