Email Scam Targeted at Disney+ Subscribers

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November 15, 2019

Email Scam Targeted at Disney+ Subscribers. In any fairy tale there is always some sort of villain. Whether they be a tricky sea witch, usurping lion, or sometimes it’s not nearly as obvious who the villain is. In this case hundreds of Disney+ Subscribers have fallen victim to a vicious email scam targeted at Disney+ users either asking them to change their password over “security concerns” or stating there is a problem with their credit card information and to input their private and account information.

The emails look VERY convincing and seem to come from Disney+ but they are not. The false emails even try to say the account will be locked until the reported “issue” is fixed. If you do receive an email similar to the one below DO NOT click the link suggesting you change your password or fix your information. If you are truly concerned about your account be sure to report your issue via help.disneyplus.com, not through these emails.

EMAIL EXAMPLE

The news was first shared by Cord Cutters News, and detailed how the information is being stolen.

Basically, once you input your information the hacker is able to gather your personal and/or account information and sell it illegally online. Causing unauthorized profiles appearing on your account or even being completely blocked from your own account after the email and password are changed by the unauthorized user.

Once again, if you DID respond to one of these emails or feel your account has been compromised, immediately change your password via DisneyPlus.com ONLY, or contact their customer service team via help.disneyplus.com

DO NOT respond to these suspicious emails. We hope none of you have had to deal with this issue, I noticed unusual emails started as early as Tuesday, so please stay vigilant and it may not be a bad idea to also change your email password while you are at it! Stay safe out their internet dwellers!

Email Scam Targeted at Disney+ Subscribers — Photo Credit: Disney+

Source: Cord Cutters News

Disneyland Resort Holiday Treats will Satisfy your Sweet Tooth!

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Sara

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November 15, 2019

It’s the merriest time of year at the Disneyland Resort! The holiday decorations are up, the Christmas music is playing, and the tastiest holiday treats are lining the cases in the shops. Your sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied many times over! These special holiday goodies are available until January 6, 2020, and can be found at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District.

Candy Apples

Minnie Santa Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sugar, green candy-coated chocolates, and a white chocolate Minnie Santa hat
Jack Skellington Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate accents
Mickey Snowman Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate, a sour belt scarf, and a chocolate top hat
Mickey Elf Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with colored sugar and a chocolate elf hat
Snowflake Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar and a white chocolate snowflake

Crispy Treats

Gingerbread Mickey and Minnie Crispy Treats – Crispy treats dipped in chocolate and decorated with colored sugar and chocolate
Holiday Minnie Crispy Treat – Crispy treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sugar, green candy-coated chocolates, and a chocolate holiday bow
Haunted Mansion Holiday Wreath Crispy Treat (only available at Candy Palace and Hunny Spot at Disneyland Park) – Crispy treat dipped in green chocolate and decorated with a red chocolate bow
Snowman Crispy Treat – Crispy treat dipped in white chocolate and decorated with red sugar and a candy cane chocolate piece

Cake Pops

Holiday Tree Cake Pop – Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with chocolate accents
Snowflake Cake Pop – Chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar, dark chocolate ears, and a white chocolate snowflake
Holiday Mickey Cake Pop – Vanilla cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sugar and candy-coated chocolates
Snowman Cake Pop – Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with a jelly bean button nose, dark chocolate eyes and smile, a sour belt, and candy-coated chocolate ear muffs

Other Candy Items

Harvest Brittle (available through November) – Made with sugar, butter, almonds, cashews, pecans, cranberries, and cinnamon
Pecan Brittle (available starting in December) – Made with sugar, butter, and pecans
Peppermint Marshmallow Wand – Marshmallows dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in crushed candy canes
Churro Marshmallow Wand (only available at Trolley Treats and Marceline’s Confectionery) – Marshmallows dipped in white chocolate and rolled in graham crackers, cinnamon, and sugar

Pumpkin Fudge (available through Nov. 28) – Vanilla fudge made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice
Peppermint Fudge – Chocolate fudge with peppermint oil and sprinkled with crushed candy canes
Abuelita Fudge – Chocolate fudge made with Abuelita chocolate, and mini marshmallows
Peppermint Bark – Peppermint dark chocolate drizzled with white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes
Churro Toffee – Almond toffee dipped in white chocolate and covered in cinnamon and sugar
Holiday Cupcakes – Chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet cupcakes topped with buttercream and sprinkles

And we can’t forget the popular, hand-pulled candy canes they make every year! Measuring a whopping 18 inches long, these hand-crafted peppermint sticks will be available starting Nov. 29 at Candy Palace and Nov. 30 at Trolley Treats. Here are the dates they will be offered throughout the holiday season:

Candy Palace: Nov. 29; Dec. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 24
Trolley Treats: Nov. 30; Dec. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 25

They make a limited number of candy canes each day so you’ll want to get yours asap! Wristbands are given out at park opening and only one wristband per guest while they last. The wristband entitles the guest to purchase one candy cane and they must show the wristband at the time of purchase.

Will you be celebrating the holidays at the Disneyland Resort this year? Don’t miss out on these delicious treats and goodies!

Disneyland Cast Members Donate $400,000 To Local Organizations

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Ana Leal

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November 15, 2019

EARS to you!

Disneyland Cast Members who are part of the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, a program where they donate $1 per week in order to help their community get to nominate a nonprofit organization each year to grant them up to $5,000 and this year 84 lucky organizations were funded totaling more then $400,000. Way to go voluntEARS!

Canyon Rim Elementary School was one of the 84 recipients getting a giant check of $5,000! They will use their donation to upgrade technology in the school’s classrooms and STEAM lab.

The school was nominated by Jason Smith, director of Planning and Industrial Engineering at the Disneyland Resort, whose kids are fifth and sixth grade students there at Canyon Rim.

He presented the big check alongside Disney Ambassador Justin Rapp to the Canyon Rim faculty, staff, students, PTA board members and parents. Check out how it all went here:

Credit: Disney

Netflix And Nickelodeon Partner To Create New Content

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Ana Leal

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November 15, 2019

Let the streaming battle begin!

It was recently announced that Netflix and Nickelodeon have joined forces in order to create new content like animated feature films and television series for the streaming platform.

This will be an expansion of the already existing library that you can find on Netflix right now like Rocko’s Modern Life and Invader Zim with new specials coming up like The Loud House and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

“Nickelodeon has generated scores of characters that kids love, and we look forward to telling wholly original stories that re-imagine and expand on the the worlds they inhabit” said Melissa Cob, Netflix Vice President of Original Animation.

This partnership came out right after the launch of Disney+ so there’s no surprise that Netflix is trying to keep their younger audience as well as adults with shows that will bring some nostalgia, after all Nickelodeon also played an important part of peoples childhood.

“Nickelodeon’s next step forward is to keep expanding beyond linear platforms, and our broader content partnership with Netflix is a key path toward that goal” said Brian Robbins, President, Nickelodeon.

Netflix Animation supports the global community of storytellers across all genres, tones and techniques so here are a few titles you might see on the platform soon:

Klaus from Sergio Pablos – November 15
Dino Girl Gauko from Japan – November 22
I Lost My Body from Jeremy Clapin – November 29
Fast & Furious Spy Racers – DreamWorks – December 26

So what do you think? Netflix/ Nickelodeon or Disney+? Let us know in the comments!

Credit: Netflix

New Content for Disney+ Originals Now Available to Stream

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Kaitlyn

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November 15, 2019

New Content for Disney+ Originals Now Available to Stream. Not sure what to do to start your weekend? With the chilly temperatures, and the launch this week of Disney+, we have the perfect plans for your Friday night in!

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on any internet-connected screen and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content.

Disney+ will also be the home to several new Disney+ Original Series, set to premiere weekly as if they were premiering on television. Check out the new episodes available today (Friday, Nov 15th) for these popular titles on Disney+:

The Mandalorian

“Target in-hand, The Mandalorian must now contend with scavengers.”

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

“The Audition”, E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of “Troy” to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to “trust the process.”

Encore!

“Beauty and the Beast”, Twelve years after classmates from Saginaw High School in Ft. Worth, Texas performed the classic Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast,” the cast returns to reprise the roles of their youth with the help of Broadway professionals. We will meet Zane, who played the Beast and is now a father living in Colorado; Brittany, who played Mrs. Potts and now lives in Los Angeles pursuing an acting career; and Desiree, the choir kid who surprised everyone when she landed the musical’s leading role of Belle. The cast comes together to relearn complicated choreography and get reacquainted with the timeless music. Susan Egan, Belle from the original Broadway production, pays a visit and helps an apprehensive Desiree find her voice. Watch along as each member of the cast finds their way back into their roles for this encore performance of Disney’s beloved “Beauty and the Beast.”

Marvel’s Hero Project

“Incredible Elijah”, Elijah’s extraordinary empathy is his superpower. Speaking out to prevent child abuse, he has galvanized children, adults, and those in public service to join him in his rallying cry to protect the most vulnerable members of society. Elijah is already a hero in his community, and now, in recognition of his commitment to helping children, Marvel is making him a Super Hero.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum

“Ice Cream”, Jeff Goldblum takes his taste buds on a delectable trip within the world of ICE CREAM! He forages for ingredients in the wild and serves the treat from a van at the Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival. Jeff’s curiosity also introduces him to the legendary Ben & Jerry. He discovers a deep connection between humans and food and the power of nostalgia at an ice-cream social aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier.

Forky Asks A Question

“What is a friend?”, Forky shares his thoughts on what makes a good friend based on his limited exposure to the insides of Bonnie’s house.

The Imagineering Story

“Part 2: What Would Walt Do?”, Without Walt’s guidance, the development of Florida’s Walt Disney World is a risky endeavor, but Roy O. Disney fulfills his brother’s wish. A second generation of designers carry out the last of Walt’s ideas – EPCOT, where the Imagineers achieve a higher purpose beyond entertainment. Simultaneously, the first international park opens in Japan. No future plans threaten the survival of the company.

Which titles are you excited to stream? Have you ordered a Disney+ subscription? What parts of Disney+ would you like to learn more about? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Disney+

Featured Photo Credit: Disney+

New Snacks Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of “The Little Mermaid” at Walt Disney World

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Allison Luna

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November 15, 2019

For 30 years, little girls everywhere have dreamed of being part of Ariel’s world, that is the world from ”The Little Mermaid.” Whether it’s dressing up, trying to swim like a mermaid, or visiting their favorite princess at Walt Disney World, they’ve all celebrated her in their own way.

On November 17th, 2019, the official 30th anniversary of this Disney classic, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort will be releasing special limited-time food offerings for the little mermaid in all of us!

Guests will find these special snacks available at Prince Eric’s Village Market near the ”Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” ride and the Ariel Meet-and-Greet. There will be two new offerings in Ariel’s honor. One is the Dream Big, Little Mermaid Oyster Cake, a hibiscus-flavored cake with raspberry marmalade, lemon buttercream and an edible pearl. The other choice available is the Dinglehopper Noodles, a pasta salad dressed in an herb vinaigrette, with radishes and chives, and a decorative edible flower on top. Although similar in appearance, these are probably a much better thing to put that dinglehopper in than Ariel’s actual hair!

These delicious memorializations will be available between November 17th and 24th at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Fans of ”The Little Mermaid” will not want to miss the opportunity to celebrate in this fun way! Bonus points for those who show up in mermaid gear, singing ”Under the Sea!”

Photo courtesy of Disney

Disney to hand out Celebration buttons for Mickey’s birthday

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Chip

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November 15, 2019

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the one and only who started it all – Mickey Mouse! On November 18 celebrate Mickey’s birthday this year with magic.

Guests will receive a Mickey Mouse Birthday Button when entering any of the Walt Disney World resort theme parks, or at the Tree Trail at Disney Springs. Guests can also pick one of these fun buttons up at their local Disney Store as well!

Will you be celebrating the big day by picking up a Mickey Mouse Birthday Button?

Content Disclaimer Shown Before Older Movies on Disney+

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Katelyn G

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November 15, 2019

Disney has put a content disclaimer on a variety of its older content on Disney+. This disclaimer warns watchers that they might see “outdated cultural depictions” while watching.

After Disney+ launched on Tuesday, users noticed that movies like “Dumbo”, “The Aristocats”, “The Jungle Book”, and the original “Lady and the Tramp” contained a warning at the ends of their beginning descriptions. The disclaimer warned those watching that what they are about to see may contain racial stereotypes and “outdated cultural depictions”.

“Dumbo” has been largely criticized in past years for depicting two crows (played by a white actor) that speak in stereotypical African-American voices.

“The Jungle Book” has encountered the same issue with a group of monkeys being portrayed with negative and outdated African-American traits.

The “We Are Siamese” song and scene from “Lady and the Tramp” was deemed so offensive that Disney took it out of the newly released, live-action version of the film.

Have you noticed this content disclaimer on any other films?

Source: Fox News.

MagicBand Slap Bracelets Have Arrived At The Disney Parks

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Danielle

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November 15, 2019

The MagicBand Slap Bracelets have been popping up at the Disney Parks! These are a fun new way to wear your MagicBand, that also bring back 90s nostalgia. We found a few in our travels around the parks, but there are still other designs out there too.

We found Stitch, Mickey, and Olaf themed bracelets, right in the same section as the rest of the MagicBands. They retail for different prices depending on the character, but range about $24.99 to $29.99. The Olaf band was the higher price point of this collection, and that is probably because it is limited edition. I think I shall lovingly nickname these guys “Slap Bands”, what do we think, fitting?

The Olaf one is probably my favorite, mostly because of all the sparkle! There are even little rhinestones at the points on the snowflake!

The designs on these bands are actually raised rubber, so there is a lot of dimension to the artwork. The sliders also come off the bands, so you can mix, match, and create your own look! I personally hope we see solid colors in the future, for even more mix and match option.

Unlike the slap bracelets of the 90s, these are coated in a soft rubbery material! This will make them a lot more comfortable to wear.

You can find these fun new Magicband Slap Bracelets, or Slap Bands, throughout the Walt Disney World Resort where MagicBands are sold! Will you be slapping one of these whimsical new slap bands on your wrist for your next Disney vacation? These will also be available online at shopDisney beginning December 2nd!

Special thanks to Melissa for the enchanting photos!

Disney and Points of Light To Host ‘Family Volunteer Day’ Event Nov. 23 at Disney Springs

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Chip

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November 15, 2019

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and nonprofit organization, Points of Light, will host “Family Volunteer Day” activities on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The event will celebrate the power of volunteerism and encourage families to volunteer in their communities in Central Florida or back home.

The event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with an inspiring ceremony hosted by Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Honored guests will include the Aguirre family of McAllen, Texas, who were recently named the first-ever Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year following a nationwide search conducted on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Following the ceremony, Disney Springs guests can participate in hands-on, family-service activities from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Guests who participate in these activities will receive discounts or special offers at select Disney Springs retail and dining locations on Nov. 23.

Disney is a long-time sponsor of “Family Volunteer Day,” an annual day of service that takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Disney and Points of Light have inspired more than three million hours of service through the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program, which rewards eligible U.S. nonprofits and schools with Disney theme park tickets for hosting family-friendly volunteer projects.

Since the program launched in January 2018, nearly 700,000 people have volunteered, representing more than 8,500 nonprofits and schools. Of these, more than 1,700 organizations were introduced to family volunteerism because of the program.

To learn more about the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program, visit www.pointsoflight.org/disneyrewards.

Disney Stock Prices Soar After Disney+ Launch

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Sara

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November 15, 2019

Disney+ launched this week and reached it’s 10 millionth subscriber within the first day. Naturally, the Walt Disney Co stock rose and it notched its biggest one-day gain in seven months!

Disney DIS, -1.06% gained 7.3% to close at $148.72, an all-time high for the stock, on Wednesday. Shares of Disney are up 35% this year as well.

Netflix NFLX, (Disney+’s main competitor) +2.30% shares closed 3% lower on Wednesday. Netflix has about 60 million subscribers.

Disney’s goal of having 60 – 90 million Disney+ subscribers within five years could be fast-forwarded at this pace. Are you a Disney+ subscriber or Walt Disney Co stockholder?

Anaheim Ducks Day Return To Disney California Adventure

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Ana Leal

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November 14, 2019

The quack attack is back!

Save the date because Anaheim Ducks Day returns to Disney California Adventure Park on January 8, 2020.

Doesn’t matter if you are a Disney or an Anaheim Ducks fan, you can be part of the fun experiences DCA will have for you like hockey themed activities, photo opportunities and more!

And this year both organizations will highlight contributions to the community including educational and environmental programs and a partnership with 3 local organizations (Cops 4 Kids, Pure Game and GOALS) who will also be participating during this special event.

The Anaheim Ducks were founded on 1993 by The Walt Disney Company with the name of “The Mighty Ducks” inspired by the 1992 Disney movie of the same name.

So mark your calendars and set your goals for 2020! More information will be available next month.

Credit: Disney and Anaheim Ducks