Dallas Pub Transforms in to Halloween Town from ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’

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October 24, 2019

Dallas Pub Transforms in to Halloween Town from ‘Nightmare Before Christmas‘. A Bar Crawl group called “Creepy Crawl Dallas” share a special bar in Dallas, TX on Instagram and it will fill you with fright!

The Ill Minster Pub in Dallas, TX has dressed up for Halloween and was inspired by Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Ill Minster Pub will be dressed up for the holiday before magically transforming for the Christmas Season around mid-November. Check out more photos from inside the Ill Minster Pub, thanks to @creepycrawldallas:

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Oogie Boogie is creeping in the corner and casts an eery shadow, perfect for photos! Just don’t play any games with Oogie, he’s a rotten cheat.

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Jack Skellington and Sally are featured behind the bar, where bartenders would be happy to brew a holiday themed concoction that will chill you to the bone.

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You can also see many nods to the film through out the pub. Be sure to visit soon before these happy haunts disappear from the Ill Minster Pub in November!

What are some of the best themed events you have attended? Would you want to visit the Ill Minster Pub for this spooky celebration? Which themes would you like to see around the holidays? We would love to see your thoughts and photos in the comments.

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

Photo Credit: @creepycrawldallas

Disney Christmas Crocs Are Here To Get Your Feet In The Holiday Spirit

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Danielle

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October 24, 2019

Get ready to dress in Disney holiday style from head TO toe! New Disney Christmas Crocs have arrived to get us feeling festive, while walking comfortably. They even have Christmas inspired Jibbitz on them! These fun new kicks have already made their appearance at Disneyland, and should be arriving at Walt Disney World soon.

These aren’t kiddy shoes either, they come in adult sizes! They feature a Farmhouse Mickey holiday print in red, white and green on a light grey background. Inside they are lined for a soft and cozy fleece in a cheerful holiday red. Don’t forget that I mentioned Jibbitz! Each pair comes with two Mickey Christmas wreath Jibbitz! That can give you two different holiday Crocs styles, because you can snap them onto your Disney crocs for a whole other holiday look! Pair the new holiday Crocs with the assortment of holiday Minnie ears, Spirit Jerseys, leggings, and backpacks for the total Disney holiday fashion package!

Would you wear these fun new Disney Christmas Crocs while enjoying the holiday festivities at the Disney Parks?

Be sure to check out our Instagram for all of the Disney holiday finds as we discover them at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!

Special Edition Haunted Mansion Gift Cards Available At Disney Parks!

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Ana Leal

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October 24, 2019

Hello foolish mortals!

Halloween is just around the corner and as always some spooky surprises await for you. Shopping in a frightful way sounds appealing to you? Then head over to Disney to pick up your new Disney Gift Card with designs from the Haunted Mansion!!

In honor of the Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary, Disney just released some special editions gift cards.

At Disneyland you will be able to find the HatBox Ghost and Madame Leota at Walt Disney World.

You can get them with a minimum of $15 but be careful because you might find out that a ghost followed you home when you use a UV blacklight to find out a spooky surprise.

If you are not planing a trip to a Disney Park then don’t worry!

A special Haunted Mansion edition featuring Mickey, Minnie and Donald can be yours at DisneyGiftCard.com and shopDisney.com through October 27th with a minimum recharge of $25.

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Universal Studios Orlando New Theme Park ‘Epic Universe’ is set to open in 2023

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Chip

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October 24, 2019

Announced on Comcast Conference Call this morning Universal Studios Orlando New Theme Parks Epic Universe will be opening in 2023.

This new theme park will feature all-new rides, restaurants and even hotels.

Here is information released back in August:

Universal Orlando Resort is building a new, fourth, theme park to be called Universal’s Epic Universe. The vision: create an entirely new level of experience that forever changes theme park entertainment.

Universal’s Epic Universe will take guests on a journey where beloved stories expand into vibrant lands – and where that journey is as much a part of their adventure as the ultimate destination.

“Our new park represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation. “It reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida.”

The new theme park will also feature an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more. It will be located within a larger 750-acre site that nearly doubles Universal’s total available acreage in Central Florida. Universal’s Epic Universe is just a few miles from the existing resort in Southwest Orange County. Specifically, it will be south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard.

“Our vision for Epic Universe is historic,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Universal Parks & Resorts. “It will build on everything we have done and become the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created. It is an investment in our business, our industry, our team members and our community.”

Unfortunately, no other information was mentioned in the conference call but stay tuned to Chip and Co for more information.

Production for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Continues, Set for Release on Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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October 24, 2019

Production for ‘Hocus Pocus 2‘ Continues, Set for Release on Disney+. The Sanderson Sisters are BACK! At least, back in production that is. Rumors have swirled for years that a Hocus Pocus sequel is on the way, but it appears this time, there is some merit to the rumors.

When rumors really began to swirl in 2014 it was a common question asked of the original cast. “Would you return for Hocus Pocus 2?” For Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Najimy (Mary), and even Doug Jones (Billy Butcherson) the answer has been that they would happily reprise their roles for a sequel.

“There was talk about doing a ’20 years later’ sequel that I would have been involved with,” Doug Jones shared with Digital Spy. “I was actually approached and asked about that. I would love to reprise Billy Butcherson.”

So if all the major cast are willing to return, why wouldn’t Disney put this in the works? Well it appears fans and the cast have been heard! According to Collider, a writer has been chosen to pen the script for Hocus Pocus 2 and production is in the works.

Collider shared, “Jen D’Angelo, who served as a writer and co-producer on Workaholics, has been hired to write the script for Hocus Pocus 2, which is in the works at Disney Plus (Disney+), Collider has exclusively learned.”

Original screenwriter, Mick Garris, has shown his support in the past for a sequel to the cult classic, Hocus Pocus, and would love to be included in the project.

“It’s a very, very happy part of my resume that I’m proud of, and that probably more people know me from that, despite my move away from family filmmaking since then, than know me in our very limited slice of the pie that our genre occupies,” Garris previously revealed to ComicBook.com. “If I can be involved in it as a consultant or as a director or something like that [for a sequel], I would be glad to be involved.”

It is not yet known if original director, Disney Legend Kenny Ortega, will return to direct the sequel for Disney+.

What do you think of a Hocus Pocus sequel on Disney+? Would you be excited if The Sanderson Sisters were back, yet again? How would they return and what sort of mischief would they get in to when returning, possibly, in 2020? We would love to hear your thoughts and theories in the comments.

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

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New Mickey Ear Hat Ornaments For The 2019 Holiday Season

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Danielle

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October 24, 2019

There is a vibrant new collection of Mickey Ear Hat Ornaments at the Disney Parks, just in time for the holidays! These fun ornaments look like Mickey ear hats, dressed up as beloved Disney characters, and Disney Park attractions! You can find this fun assortment of ornaments at both Disneyland, and Walt Disney World. You can also find them online at shopDisney.com too!

These resin ornaments are very detailed, and really capture the themes, and stories of the character or attraction they are based on. Just look at how Bing Bong actually has whiskers on the Inside Out ornament!

There are several Disney Parks attractions ornaments available. You’ll find ornaments for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World exclusive rides too! Some favorites inspired by both coasts are the Enchanted Tiki Room, Splash Mountain, and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin.

For instance, there is the Radiator Springs Racers ornament available which is only in Disneyland. Then there is also the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, which is located at Walt Disney World (and Shanghai Disneyland)!

These beautifully sculpted ornaments retail for $24.99, and sometimes there are buy 2 or buy 2 deals available for them at the Disney Parks.

Will you be adding any of these stunning new Mickey Ear Hat Ornaments to your Christmas tree this year?

DVC Moonlight Magic details for late 2019 and 2020

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Chip

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October 24, 2019

Disney Vacation Club has just released details for its member Moonlight Magic experiences. Now you can start planning for an enchanting after-dark experience in late 2019 or 2020!

First up What is Moonlight Magic?

DVC Members can enjoy an evening of enchantment, entertainment and more as a theme park becomes your playground.

During a Moonlight Magic event, Members can visit a select theme park for an after-hours celebration. While attendees may get a jump start on the fun by mixing in with the regular crowd earlier in the evening, the real magic happens after the park has closed to the public.

It’s then that privileged partiers can:

Enjoy shorter-than-usual wait times on popular attractions
Meet some Disney Characters
Savor complimentary refreshments
Let loose at high-energy dance parties

How to Be a Part of the Magic

Members can register online when the booking window for their preferred date begins.
For some events, Members with Disney Resort hotel reservations during the event will be given priority registration dates.

How to Book

When your booking window opens, visit the page for the event you’d like to attend, then select RSVP. Be sure to have your Member number ready.
You’ll enter a virtual waiting room to secure your place in line, so you won’t have to refresh the page.
When a spot opens up, you’ll be taken to the registration form to sign up for a night of Moonlight Magic!

Important Information

In order to allow as many Members as possible to enjoy Moonlight Magic, Members may register to attend only one event date for each participating park.
Registration is required for these events.
At least one valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required for these experiences.
Activities, entertainment and Characters are subject to change and these events are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Here are the events for 2019 & 2020:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Event Dates – January 21; February 11; and February 25, 2020
Registration Dates – Members with Resort reservations can book beginning November 20, 2019; general registration opens to all Members on December 4, 2019

Magic Kingdom Park

Event Dates – March 3; April 21; and April 28, 2020
Registration Dates – Members with Resort reservations can book beginning January 8, 2020; general registration opens to all Members on January 15, 2020

Epcot

Event Date – May 4 and June 29, 2020
Registration Dates – Members with Resort reservations can book beginning March 11, 2020; general registration opens to all Members on March 18, 2020

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Event Dates – July 27 and August 10, 2020
Registration Dates – Members with Resort reservations can book beginning June 17, 2020; general registration opens to all Members on June 24, 2020

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Event Dates – September 15; September 22; and October 6, 2020
Registration Dates – Members with Resort reservations can book beginning July 15, 2020; general registration opens to all Members on July 22, 2020

Disneyland Resort

Moonlight Magic will be held at one of the Disneyland Resort theme parks in 2020. Check back later for event details, including the location and dates.

I’ve had the chance to experience these once and it was quite magical. The lines for the rides were short and the parks were not crowded at all. My only advice is make sure you are ready to sign up when the window opens as it will sell out FAST!

Meet Vampirina and Fancy Nancy On A Disney Cruise!

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April Crews

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October 23, 2019

Two Disney Junior characters will be sailing aboard the Disney Cruise Line. You can meet them inside the Oceaneers Club aboard the ship. Each character has their own activities within the club that allows you to interact with each character.

Vampirina’s “Dancelvania Dance Party”

At Vampirina’s activity, you are encouraged to create your own spooky look and dance to all of Vampirina’s favorite songs. You are almost guaranteed to have a fang-tastic time!

“Fancy It Yourself” with Fancy Nancy

If your little ones get tired after dancing with Vampirina they can make it fancy with Nancy. There you’ll be encouraged to make artwork and signatures. When they get done with this, the entertainment hosts will showcase their work on the walls. Next, Nancy will teach them to talk fancy, walk fancy, and even have a fancy tea party!

Nancy and Vampirina aren’t the only Disney Junior friends you’ll find onboard. You can also spot Doc McStuffins at, “Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital” where children can become Jr. Toy Doctors, and “Mickey Mouse and the Roadster Racers” where you can build and race your roadster to win the Cruise Line Cup.

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4-year-old Boy with Autism Loves to Wear Dresses Befriends Disneyland Characters

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Tessa H

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October 23, 2019

The internet is going wild for a 4-year-old boy with Autism who loves to wear dresses and befriended many Disneyland characters. Four-year-old Evan McLeod’s love for Disney is inspired by his mum Eeka Rocha McLeod and together they visit Disneyland every week!

Ms McLeod told CBS News, that Evan is adopted from foster care, as his birth mother was addicted to drugs and so Evan was born prematurely. In addition to his Autism diagnosis, Evan was also diagnosed with microcephaly and “global developmental delays”. Ms McLeod also said that his muscles are “weak” and he “struggles with speech and he’s only begun talking recently”.

Since the family visit Disneyland frequently, many cast members knows Evan “well”. Evan’s mum shares the beautiful interactions on their Instagram page. Evan has befriended “several princesses” who love to hold his hand and walk together, he often twirls and dances with the Princesses too!

Not only is Evan’s mohawk signature and easy to spot but 4-year-old-boy Evan who has Autism also adores wear dresses. According to his mum, he first requested to wear a dress in June, when Ms McLeod offered him “the knights’ outfit and he was adamant that he wanted Snow White”. Ever since then, Evan has worn dresses to the park!

Whilst the post above shows that some other guests have struggled with her decision to let him wear dresses. She advocates for children’s differences to be accepted. She wrote that “Evan’s way of thinking and behaving wasn’t so different from most children”. For Ms McLeod, Evan is just great and the only real difference is that “he tosses a whole lotta FABULOUS into everything he does”. The beauty of Disneyland is that the characters do not judge or shun him for his dress sense!

Ms McLeod believes that “every single character and cast member interaction has played a pivotal role in his development” and continues to take her three kids, all who have special needs to Disneyland every week!

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Netflix Shares Drop After Verizon and Disney+ Announcement

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Kaitlyn

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October 23, 2019

Netflix Shares Drop After Verizon and Disney+ Announcement. Yesterday, October 22, 2019, Verizon and Disney+ shared the news that Verizon Wireless Unlimited Customers and new Fios Home Internet and 5G Home Internet users will get a free 1-year Disney+ subscription “on us.”

“Giving Verizon customers an unprecedented offer and access to Disney+ on the platform of their choice is yet another example of our commitment to provide the best premium content available through key partnerships on behalf of our customers,” Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said. “Our work with Disney extends beyond Disney+ as we bring the power of 5G Ultra Wideband technology to the entertainment industry through exciting initiatives with Disney Innovation Studios and in the parks.”

According to Deadline, Netflix shares dropped nearly 3%, down to nearly $270/share, while Disney shares rose almost 2$ to $132.50/share, after the news was shared that Verizon and Disney+ had partnered to bring free subscriptions to Verizon Wireless Unlimited and New Fios customers.

“The launch of Disney+ kicks off a new era of streaming for The Walt Disney Company, bringing nearly a century’s worth of content from our iconic studios to consumers directly,” said Kevin Mayer, chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International unit. “We’re excited to share this moment with Verizon and bring Disney+ to the millions of customers across its award-winning wireless network.”

Are you excited for Disney+ to launch in a few weeks? Will you be getting a Disney+ subscription for free? Are you dropping Netflix for Disney+, or subscribing to both? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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

Photo Credit: Disney+/Disney/Netflix

Breakfast With Santa Returns To Disney Springs!

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Ana Leal

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October 23, 2019

Santa Claus is coming to town!!

Mr. and Mrs. Claus want to invite you to a very festive breakfast buffet to celebrate Christmas!

Imagine celebrating Christmas surrounded by dinosaurs, enjoying delicious food and meeting Santa? Well now is possible!

T-Rex at Disney Springs will host the “Breakfast with Santa” event on certain dates during November and December starting at 8am. Plus you will also enjoy some early shopping from 9-10am before anyone else!

Dates:

November 30
December 1
December 7
December 8
December 14
December 15

The cost is $32 for adults and $20.50 for kids 4-9. Kids 3 and under are free.

You can make your reservation by calling 407-939-3463.

Photo credit: T-Rex Cafe

First Photos of ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ Cast Revealed

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Kaitlyn

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October 23, 2019

First Photos of ‘The Little Mermaid Live!‘ Cast Revealed. Entertainment Weekly gives us a first look at the cast for ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! starring Auli’i Cravalho, Graham Phillips, Queen Latifah, John Stamos, and Shaggy.

To honor the 30th anniversary of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC are proud to present a spectacular, live musical event showcasing “The Little Mermaid.” This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film. This never-before-seen hybrid format will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award®-winning Broadway stage version, originally composed by eight-time Oscar®-winning composer, Alan Menken. Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will contribute to the star-studded spectacular.

Thanks to EW, Here is our first look at this star studded cast for The Little Mermaid Live!:

Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel

First Photos of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' Cast Revealed — THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! – ABC’s “The Little Mermaid Live!” stars Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel. (ABC/Andrew Eccles)

“Following her breakout role as the voice of Moana in the Walt Disney Pictures film “Moana,” Auli’i Cravalho will make a splash as Ariel in the live studio production of “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!””

Graham Phillips as Prince Eric

“Making his Disney debut is Graham Phillips as Prince Eric. Phillips is known for his role in CBS’s The Good Wife.”

Queen Latifah as Ursula

“Oscar®-nominated, and GRAMMY®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning R&B artist, actor and producer Queen Latifah is set to play Ursula.”

John Stamos as Chef Louis

“Joining the cast is John Stamos, reprising her role as Chef Louis for the Live! musical.”

Shaggy as Sebastian

“Renowned reggae musician, singer, DJ, actor and GRAMMY-winning artist Shaggy will voice the beloved crustacean, Sebastian, in this musical reinterpretation.”

The cast of ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! made their first appearance together in a fun video shared online by ABC and Disney. You can check out the full video below:

The Little Mermaid Live! will air on ABC November 5, 2019.

Are you excited to see The Little Mermaid Live! on ABC? What are your thoughts about this star studded cast? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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

Photo Credit: Disney/ABC/Andrew Eccles