Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Taking Over Disney Television For A Week

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September 23, 2019

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Taking Over Disney Television For A Week

Starting this week, the Disney Family Television Networks will be taken over by the widely popular Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and ESPN will be showcasing some fan favorite characters, offer Easter eggs, family vacation giveaways, and a sneak peek at the land on both coasts!

On the ABC network, Galaxy’s Edge will be taking over the daytime and prime time lineup. On Good Morning America this Thursday the 26th (7 a.m. EST), viewers can expect to see appearances from BB-8 and a few Storm Troopers as well. This will also be the place for a must-see first look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction! Other participating programs are:

Tuesday, September 24–
- “Live With Kelly and Ryan” (check local listings)
Thursday, September 26–
- “The View” (11 a.m. EST)
- “Tamron Hall” (check local listings)
- “Strahan, Sara, and Keke” (1 p.m. EST)
- “Nightline” (check local listings)

Even ABC’s prime time lineup will be featuring special Star Wars easter eggs and other surprises. The programs listed will be in Eastern Standard Time:

Tuesday, September 24–
- “black-ish” (9:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 25–
- “The Goldbergs” (8 p.m.)
- “Modern Family” (9 p.m.)
Friday, September 27–
- “American Housewife” (8 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29–
- “America’s Funniest Home Videos”(7 p.m.)
- “The Rookie” (10 p.m.)
Monday, September 30–
- “Dancing With The Stars” (8 p.m.)

On the Freeform Network, Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting a two-hour special on Sunday the 29th, “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge- Adventure Awaits” (8 p.m.). This star studded special will take you on an exploratory journey through the land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

ESPN’s “SportsCenter” will feature special commentators during their “College GameDay” segment. They will discuss their experiences of the land during a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Channel and Disney Junior will be featuring segments of different adventures that do await while visiting Galaxy’s Edge!

Source: Disney Parks

Wolfgang Puck at Disney Springs Debuts a Carrot Cake Shake

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Allison Luna

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September 23, 2019

Monster shakes have been on our radar at Walt Disney World for a while (Minnie Milkshake at the Plaza anyone?) and they keep getting bigger and better. Enter Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill’s new Carrot Cake Shake. This is the dark horse of the Disney shakes; it sounds simple but it’s loaded with originality.

Wander down to Disney Springs to indulge yourself in this twisted classic. Wolfgang Puck has been known to serve an amazing carrot cake for a long time now (beloved enough to have spawned a few copycat recipes around the internet!), so a new take is sure to be impressive. The shake is the special sundae for fall, in other words, it won’t be permanent; it starts with a Carrot Cake gelato base, has a mound of whipped cream piped on top, and is finished off with an entire Carrot Cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting. And we’re talking a lot of frosting. Shakes and cupcakes? Count us in! The only real question is: spoon or straw?

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And if Carrot Cake isn’t your thing, maybe the returning Campfire Sundae will be your choice: it’s made with salted caramel and chocolate cookie crunch gelatos, chocolate cheesecake with Graham cracker crust, roasted marshmallows, pretzel sticks, caramel popcorn, and marshmallow fluff.

No matter what you choose, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill is a great place to be this fall. Hurry down to Disney Springs to check out these delicious desserts for yourself!

Photo courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

NFL Sunday Night Football Showcased New ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer

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Kaitlyn

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September 23, 2019

NFL Sunday Night Football Showcased New ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker‘ Trailer. Disney and Lucasfilm teamed up with NBC’s broadcast of NFL Sunday Night Football to release a new 45-second tv commercial full of footage from the Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker sneak peek fans at the 2019 D23 Expo were able to witness during Disney’s Upcoming Featured Films panel.

“Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.”

“It’s been a gift to work with these people again. To get to deal with these characters again. I didn’t think that was going to happen for me,” writer-director J.J. Abrams, who relaunched the franchise with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, previously told The Star Wars Show. “This ending, which is such an important thing for all of us, by far, has been the most challenging thing I’ve ever worked on.”

The 45-second television slot included footage primarily found in the special look fans got to enjoy during the D23 Expo and was the first release on television to showcase C-3PO with red eyes and “Dark Rey” as she is being called by fans online. The footage seem to show Rey having been consumed by the Dark Side and wielding a double bladed, hinged lightsaber.

If you didn’t get your chance before, now you can watch the D23 Expo Special Look at Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker below, Enjoy!

Are you excited for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? What do you make of 3PO’s shift and the idea of “Dark Rey”? How do you think the final installment of the Skywalker Saga will end? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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

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Service Dog Nala Gets Reunited With Donald Duck At Epcot!

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Ana Leal

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September 23, 2019

Nala has won over the hearts of thousands of people around the world and honestly we can totally see why!

The two year old puppy is a service dog trained to help people with autism that loves to go to Disney World with her owner Megan as often as they can.

In their latest visit to Epcot to celebrate her birthday, Nala was reunited with Donald Duck and the encounter was totally adorable. As soon as she saw him she went up to him to lay on his lap and get some pets from her favorite duck. Donald was putting his hands up to his face as if he was crying, truly touched by the puppy reaction.

She then proceeded to posed for some pictures and then lay down next to him to get some belly rubs and Donald was more then happy to help.

“Nala did not want to leave Donald at all” said Megan. “She loves him a lot!”

To know more about Nala and her encounter with Donald and other Disney friends, check out her Instagram account:

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New Spa coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

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Chip

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September 23, 2019

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is introducing an all-new upscale spa experience called Tenaya Stone Spa that will be opening in the spring of 2020.

Inspired by the spirit of nature and Californian heritage, this full-service spa will be a rejuvenating retreat. Here, you can choose from an array of body treatments, facials, massage and salon services, all performed in a serene setting, sure to relax, revitalize and invigorate the senses.

In some indigenous cultures, Tenaya can mean “to dream.” For modern-day travelers seeking a respite to dream and recharge, it is only when we relax that we can regain balance within ourselves.

The spa is being designed by Walt Disney Imagineers, featuring Craftsman architecture, comfortable, well-appointed furnishings, a water feature and a stained glass window of the rising sun.

Tenaya Stone Spa will be a wonderful addition to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where you can take time to unwind with head-to-toe pampering. The spa will be located near GCH Craftsman Bar and the hotel’s entrance to Disney California Adventure park.

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Celebrate Fall With A Maple Pecan Bourbon Hot Ganache At Disney Springs!

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Ana Leal

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September 23, 2019

Happy first day of fall!! and what better way to celebrate then with this delicious new drink from Disney Springs!!

This fabulous drink is called “Maple Pecan Bourbon Hot Ganache” and is a mix of milk, caramel, dark chocolate ganache, bourbon and maple reduction topped with whipped cream, pecans and a delicious chocolate covered bacon!! We are already drooling!

The hot sipping chocolate is part of the WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs running from September 20 through November 4, so be sure to get yours while you can.

You can find it at The Ganachery for $13 and is worth every single penny!

Mariachi Cobre Presents The Story Of “Coco” Is Coming To An End At Epcot

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Ana Leal

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September 23, 2019

Since March 6, guests visiting Mexico Pavilion in Epcot have been delight with the music from Pixar’s “Coco” but sadly this is coming to an end very soon.

Mariachi Cobre presents The Story of “Coco” is a show where the talented musicians are joined by Folklórico dancers as they tell the story of Miguel Rivera, a young boy that dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz and his journey to the Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind his family. They are also joined by a hand crafted puppet of Miguel, the one seen last year at Disney California Adventure.

If you want to catch the performance and dance to “Un poco loco” and “Remember me” before is gone, be sure to go to Epcot before September 29. The last performance will be on September 28.

Mariachi Cobre and Marimbas de las Americas will continue to entertain guests with their normal repertoire starting October 5.

Mariachi Cobre (Sunday-Thursday)

11:00 am
11:45 am
12:30 pm
1:15 pm
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:15 pm

Marimba de las Americas will perform Fridays and Saturdays following their existing show times.

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The Disney Arendelle Aqua Trend Continues with a Cotton Candy Eclair

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Allison Luna

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September 23, 2019

Have you been keeping up with the ”Arendelle Aqua” trend? It seems that when Disney drops a new color scheme it pops up everywhere and this light blue is no different. From spirit jerseys and wristlets to ice cream cones and Victoria sponges, this craze has pushed the creative limits. The latest place we’ve discovered it is over at the Grand Floridian’s Gasparilla Island Grill in the form of an Arendelle Aqua Cotton Candy Eclair. It’s quite a mouthful in more ways than one!

Outside of Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, eclairs are a rarity on Walt Disney World property, so that alone makes this dessert stand out. The flavors take that uniqueness to another level. This eclair is a traditional choux pastry filled with cotton candy mousse and raspberry curd, topped with white chocolate and sugar sprinkles, then finished off with a decorative white chocolate snowflake that would make Queen Elsa proud. The eclair is absolutely stuffed and will satisfy one or two guests, depending on how much sweetness you need.

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Whether you’re a fan of Arendelle Aqua or not, we Disney foodies can agree that new snacks are worth checking out! If you’re heading over to the Grand Floridian, be sure and stop by the Gasparilla Island Grill for yourself. Grab this trendy eclair, while you still can, for $5.99 or a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. We’ll just be over here dreaming about eclairs becoming the next big Disney trend.

New Harvey’s Spooky Mickey Collection Is Ready For Halloween

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Danielle

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September 23, 2019

Harvey’s is scaring up some stylish fun, with a new Disney collection! The Harvey’s Spooky Mickey Collection debuted at their Flagship store last week, and will be online September 23rd! Just in Halloween we can add some spooky style to our Disney wardrobes when the collection goes online at 8:00 AM PST.

This spook-tacular collection is based on the 1929 short animation The Haunted House. This short animation follows Mickey Mouse as he enters a haunted house to escape a storm, and is met by a number of ghoulish creatures intent on wreaking havoc.

The collection has a beautiful monochrome color scheme to it, which pays homage to the black and white cartoon style. Artwork for this collection is inspired by the film, and showcases Mickey, and some of the spooky dancing skeletons.

There is a wide variety of styles to choose from, totes, a park hopper backpack, coin purse, wallet and more! Some pieces feature Mickey’s face, while others feature a pattern of Mickey and the Skeletons.

Other offerings include keychains, and even a Spooky Mickey t-shirt! This collection is a limited Harveys Exclusive, and won’t be found anywhere else! That means we won’t be seeing it in Disney Parks or on shopDisney.

Will you be adding a little bit of not so scary style to your wardrobe with the Harvey’s Spooky Mickey Collection this Halloween?

First Look: Frozen 2 Trailer is out now!

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Chip

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September 23, 2019

Check out the brand-new trailer for Frozen 2 that just came out this morning!

Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle?

The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she’ll face a dangerous but remarkable journey.

In “Frozen,” Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world, she must hope they are enough.

From the Academy Award®-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez—and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019.

Disney+ is now open to everyone to Pre-Order

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Chip

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September 23, 2019

Consumers residing in the U.S. can now sign-up early for Disney+ and be among the first to start streaming on November 12 when the service makes its debut. Pre-order is now live for the general public through launch on Disneyplus.com with both monthly and annual subscriptions available for purchase at $6.99 and $69.99, respectively, with a seven-day free trial beginning November 12.

Consumers signing up during the pre-order window will be among the first to start streaming the never-before-seen original programming being created exclusively for the service from the company’s iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. In its first year, Disney+ will release more than 25 original series and ten original films, documentaries, including “The Mandalorian,” from executive producer and writer Jon Favreau, and “Lady and the Tramp,” a timeless retelling of 1955 animated classic – both streaming on November 12. Subscribers will also enjoy unprecedented access to Disney’s vast collection of films and television shows.

Subscribers will be able to stream Disney+ on a wide selection of mobile and connected TV devices at launch, including gaming consoles, streaming media players, and smart TVs. Subscribers will enjoy high-quality and commercial-free viewing, up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads, personalized recommendations, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to set Kids Profiles that have an easy to -navigate, child-friendly interface to access age-appropriate content.

Subscriptions are priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. They automatically renew, with the option to cancel at any time before each renewal date. All-new Disney+ subscribers will be eligible for a 7-day free trial.

As previously announced, on November 12, consumers in the U.S. will have the opportunity to purchase a bundled offering of Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu (with ads) for $12.99 per month. The bundle offers an exciting value proposition with access to all of the Disney+ programming plus thousands of live sporting events, sports-themed original series and award-winning sports documentaries from ESPN+; as well as Hulu’s award-winning original content and on-demand streaming library. Consumers interested in the bundle should wait until it becomes available at launch on November 12.

For more information and/or to sign-up early to Disney+, visit disneyplus.com.

Epcot Entertainment changes starting this week

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April Crews

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September 22, 2019

Matsuriza And JAMMitors schedule change

Starting September 29th, Matsuriza and the JAMMitors will change their regular performance schedule. Due to major changes affecting multiple entertainment offerings across the Walt Disney World Resort; the two groups will only be playing 5 days of the week. Playing only Thursdays through Mondays.

According to Disney, Matsurzia is “a group of traditional Japanese drummers who perform intricate musical arrangements on giant drums—in a dazzling display of pure physical stamina.” They perform in the Japenese Pavillon in the World Showcase at Epcot.

Meanwhile, the JAMMitors perform in Future World at Epcot. The JAMMitors keep “the streets of Epcot are alive with the syncopated sounds of the funkiest janitors around. Using “found” instruments like trash cans, brooms, and tin cans.”

This news comes while Epcot is currently changing many things; including the closing of Club Cool, the removal of the Leave A Legacy monoliths, and the addition of the new Ratatouille ride.

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