Disney Raising Prices on Tickets for Several Dessert Parties

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September 19, 2019

Disney is raising the ticket prices for all of the dessert parties. The new pricing will be implemented within the next few months.

Keep reading to find out the updated prices.

Frozen Ever After Dessert Party

Original Pricing – $79 per adult, $47 per child

New Pricing (December 1st) – $99 per adult, $59 per child

The Frozen Ever After Dessert Party invites guests to dine on a variety of “Frozen” inspired treats and delights in Epcot. After dessert, you will get to experience Illuminations: Reflections of Earth (soon to be Epcot Forever on October 1st) in a special viewing area. You will also get a free ride on Frozen Ever After in the Norway Pavilion.

Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom (Tomorrowland Terrace)

Original Pricing – $84 per adult, $50 per child

New Pricing (February 1st) – $99 per adult, $59 per child

The Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom takes place at the Tomorrowland Terrace or the Plaza Garden. Pricing will differ between the two seating areas, but each guest will get to munch on sweet and savory snacks before viewing Happily Ever After.

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party

Original Pricing – $79 per adult, $45 per child

New Pricing (January 6th) – $89 per adult, $53 per child

This dessert party begins at the Star Wars Launch Bay in Hollywood Studios. You can set your sights on multiple Star Wars- themed treats while you meet a few friends and foes from the Light and Dark sides. Guests will then get to enjoy Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular from an exclusive viewing area also.

Rivers of Light: We Are One Dessert Party

Original Pricing – $79 per adult, $47 per child

New Pricing (February 1st) – $89 per adult, $53 per child

This dessert party celebrates the beauty of our planet in the Animal Kingdom. You will enjoy snacks, desserts, and beverages before viewing the gorgeous Rivers of Light: We Are One nighttime spectacular that includes lasers and water.

Lastly, pricing for the Fantasmic! Dessert and Viewing Experience in Hollywood Studios will not be changing as of right now. The current price for this event is $39 per adult and only $19 per child.

Source: Disney.

Check Out the Alternate Ending to “Toy Story 4”

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Katelyn G

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September 19, 2019

There is an alternate ending of “Toy Story 4” in the upcoming home-entertainment release! Check out EW’s clip HERE.

In the original ending (spoilers ahead), Woody made the heart-breaking decision to separate from his longtime pals. He decided to live an kid-less life on the road with adventurer extraordinaire Bo Peep. In the alternate ending, Bo’s hard exterior melts away as she realizes life is really better with a kid. Bo spots “the kid from the store” AKA Harmony at the carnival. She comes to terms with the fact that the child Gabby Gabby spent most of the movie chasing is actually meant for her instead. Harmony is Bo’s chance to leave her nomadic life and get back into a bedroom where she belongs.

This ending would not make sense in the final version of “Toy Story 4” because Bo and Harmony did not connect much at all in the film. However, we can’t help but wonder what would’ve happened to Woody if Bo opted for a more traditional toy lifestyle.

“Toy Story 4” will be available digitally on October 1st and on Blue-ray October 8th.

What do you think about the alternate ending to “Toy Story 4”?

Source: EW.

Disney’s First Jewish Princess Will Debut on Disney Junior’s ‘Elena of Avalor’

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Kaitlyn

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September 19, 2019

Disney’s First Jewish Princess Will Debut on Disney Junior’s ‘Elena of Avalor’. With steps being take to be more inclusive and broaden the range of characters that are rarely represented in mass media, we are excited to say that Disney has announced the first ever Latino-Jewish Princess who will make her debut on Disney Junior’s Elena of Avalor.

The news broke on Twitter yesterday, with guest star Jamie-Lynn Sigler confirming she will voice the mysterious Latina-Jewish Princess, who will be showcased in an Elena of Avalor special about Elena’s royal coronation.

I am so excited to voice Disney’s first Jewish princess ??‍♀️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/TISMnknDyQ

— Jamie-Lynn Sigler (@JamieLSigler) September 17, 2019

For those who may be unfamiliar with Disney’s first Latina Princesa, here is a synopsis for the series: “Princess Elena is on a journey that began years earlier when evil sorceress Shuriki took her parents and kingdom from her. Now, having defeated Shuriki, the royal teenager is due to take her place on the throne but needs help ruling Avalor — that assistance comes in the form of the Grand Council, made up of Grandfather Tito, Grandmother Cici and royal adviser Duke Esteban. Princess Elena goes on adventures — with wizard-in-training Mateo and magical Skylar at her side — that help her understand the traits that make a good leader.” Elena of Avalor is a spin-off series from Disney Junior’s Sofia the First.

We can’t wait to see the first images of this mysterious Jewish Princess, and to see Elena at her royal coronation!

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Epcot’s New Donut Box Booth Has Replaced Taste Track

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Susan Wilson

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September 19, 2019

Greetings from Epcot. While the Food and Wine Festival is well underway the most anticipated booth is getting set up for its debut October 1st. The brand new Donut Box Booth has replaced the old festival favorite Taste Track. Taste Track was home to the delicious Cronut, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and other fun festival treats.

This new Donut Box Booth with have a brand new menu (which sounds amazing as well). Since the Donut Box opens in a couple weeks we just got to see it placed it the location which is near the exit of Test Track in Future World. This booth is very modern looking and not quite what I imagined when we got to sample the Black and White Coffee Cocktail at the Food and Wine event.

I’m pretty curious to see what the signage and menu will look like when the Donut Box opens on October 1st. Here’s a sneak peek of the full menu so you can get prepared for opening day:

Food:

Sweet Corn Fritter with Fresno and Red Pepper Jelly (V)
Strawberry-dusted Yeast Donut Holes (V) (KA)

Beverages:

Strawberry Smoothie made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk® (non-alcoholic) (KA)
Central 28 Beer Company Boston Cream Donut Ale, DeBary, FL
Black and White Coffee Cocktail garnished with a Fresh Yeast Donut with Chocolate Espresso Bean Crumbles

We did get to try the delicious Black and White Cocktail complete with donut on top. You can read more about that here. Keep following along as we review the brand new Donut Box when it opens on October 1st.

New Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast coming to Tokyo Disneyland

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Chip

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September 19, 2019

Disney has shared more details on a new area coming to the “New Fantasyland” part of Tokyo Disneyland resort featuring the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction and the indoor Fantasyland Forest Theatre, will open to guests on April 15, 2020. Brand-new additions in Tomorrowland and Toontown will open on the same day.

Guests can immerse themselves in the tale as old as time upon entering Belle’s village, which features Maurice’s Cottage, Gaston’s fountain, restaurants and shops. Towering high above the forest is Beauty and the Beast Castle which houses Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, an attraction where guests join a musical adventure in vehicles that dance in rhythm to the music from the animated film. Deeper into the forest sits Fantasyland Forest Theatre, the first full-scale indoor theater at Tokyo Disneyland.

Over in Tomorrowland on The Happy Ride with Baymax, guests can join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting ride that swings them round and round. Popcorn enthusiasts will love The Big Pop, an outer space-themed popcorn shop also coming to Tomorrowland.

And for the first time ever at Tokyo Disney Resort, guests will be able to meet Minnie Mouse in person at Minnie’s Style Studio in Toontown.

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Automated PhotoPass Cameras Take Over Arendelle

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Ana Leal

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September 19, 2019

Automated PhotoPass cameras keep taking over character meet & greets around Walt Disney World.

Anna and Elsa meet & greet at Royal Sommerhus in Epcot is the latest one to get rid of Disney PhotoPass cast members and replacing them with the new technology.

Contrary to the Mickey Mouse meet & greet, this popular location only has one camera installed at a very low angle, which might not be ideal for adult guests.

It also appears to be protected by a glass pane unlike the other cameras installed in different locations, while this might be good to keep the equipment safe, it makes it easier to collect dust or fingerprints that will result in lower quality pictures.

The process after taking your pictures is the same as in other locations, you collect your belongings and proceed to scan your MagicBand at the kiosk at the exit to link your photos to your MyDisneyExperience account.

The guests reaction to these changes have not been positive at all, but despite the big amount of complains, Disney doesn’t seem to listen and expect guests to just eventually let it go.

Have you experienced these automated cameras with Anna and Elsa? Let us know about it in the comments below!

The New Star Wars Scentsy Collection Is Strong With The Force

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Danielle

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September 19, 2019

The Dark Side of Scentsy arrives today! From a galaxy far, far away comes the new Star Wars Scentsy Collection, and it is strong with the Force! Featuring the fearsome Darth Vader, this collection is sure to impress any Dark Side fan!

The star of this collection is of course the Darth Vader warmer. It is an impressive bust of the classic Star Wars villain, and has a special surprise. When you light it up, it glows red, and casts silhouettes of TIE Fighters on the wall! Impressive, most impressive.

There will also be a The Dark Side of the Force – Scentsy Bar! This bar has a fully armed and operational fragrance! The fragrance features lavender, Madagascar ginger, vetiver and agarwood! These gorgeous fragrances will have a deep and rich fragrance when combined, perfect for capturing the Dark Side of the Force.

The new Star Wars Scentsy Collection will go on sale today, Thursday September 19th. These are limited edition, just like the Jack Skellington Warmer. If you remember the release for the Nightmare Before Christmas collection earlier this month, Jack was quickly on back-order soon after the launch!

The Darth Vader warmer will retail for $70.00, and you can get the scentsy bars as a single pack, three pack, or six pack. The single will be $6.50, 3 pack will be $18.50, and the six pack will be $32.50. Buying in multi-packs is like getting one for free!

LEGOLAND Florida Reveals First Look at Pirate Island Hotel and Announces Grand Opening on April 17, 2020

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Chip

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September 19, 2019

Arrrgh, ye ready? LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel, the first LEGO^® Pirate themed hotel in North America, is set to open April 17, 2020! The newest on-site accommodation at LEGOLAND Florida Resort will invite brick fans to vacation like a pirate just steps from the entrance to the theme park built for kids. In honor of “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”, the resort is releasing an animated “fly-through” video which offers an in-depth behind-the-scenes look inside this unique resort.

LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel will be the resort’s third accommodation and will feature 150 fun-filled rooms (including four suites), a heated pool with pool deck (complete with LEGO^® soft bricks to build in the pool), hundreds of LEGO models, in-room LEGO treasure hunts and exclusive character experiences. Similar to the popular LEGOLAND Hotel, each room will include two separate spaces; a kid’s sleeping area and an adult area. The adult side of the room comes furnished with LEGO pirate décor, a king bed and television, while the other separate area just for kids will feature a bunk bed, LEGO play areas and their very own television to watch all of their favorite LEGO movies! The new hotel rooms will also be fully themed with interactive LEGO Pirate models throughout and include an array of humorous decor designed specifically for a kid-centric family vacation.

The five-story hotel will house the pirate-themed Shipwreck Restaurant, Smuggler’s Bar for adult swashbucklers, an entertainment area with kid-friendly nightly programming and LEGO play areas. Also, with every overnight stay, guests will enjoy a complimentary family-style breakfast. The wreckage of a pirate ship sits directly outside the entrance of the hotel and offers guests a unique photo opportunity.

The pirates are recruiting buccaneers to join their crew with a limited time offer: buy two nights and receive one night free! Guests can book their pirate adventure today at www.legoland.com/pirate-island-hotel.

In addition to Pirate Island Hotel, LEGOLAND Florida Resort recently opened its newest park expansion, THE LEGO^® MOVIE™ WORLD. The newest expansion features three new rides and numerous attractions, all inspired by the characters and themes of the worldwide blockbuster THE LEGO^® MOVIE™ and the exciting animated adventure sequel THE LEGO^® MOVIE™ 2: The Second Part.

Stay up to date with all Pirate Island Hotel news on social media #VacationLikeAPirate.

New Entertainment Coming This Fall To The Golden Horseshoe

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Monique Lopez

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September 19, 2019

New Entertainment Coming This Fall To The Golden Horseshoe

The Golden Horseshoe in Fronteirland at the Disneyland Resort is accustomed to new menu changes. Over the years, since its opening in 1955, many talented performers have graced the famous stage. This fall, this dining arena will be introducing new entertainment to the stage!

Starting next week, is when the magic begins in Frontierland. A magician is coming to town! This master of illusion can be found wandering around Frontierland, showing his skills on the Mark Twain River Boat, or entertaining guests at the Golden Horseshoe!

Later this fall, the Golden Horseshoe Stage will lend itself to not one but 2 dueling pianists. Get ready for a musical showdown of epic proportions! These pianists will each have the moment to play songs from the Old Wild West. They will even take audience requests. Trust us when we say, they can play it all!

With two new forms of entertainment and some great eats, the Golden Horseshoe will be the place to be this fall! Make sure you head on down to Frontierland at the Disneyland Park to experience these new talented performers!

Which act would you like to see most, the magician or the dueling pianos? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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We Have Your First Look Of This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash

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Monique Lopez

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September 18, 2019

We Have Your First Look Of This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash

This year’s Oogie Boogie Bash started off with a bang! The first night of this bash started on September 17th, and we were there to capture all the festivities!

First, we had to check out all hauntingly, fashionable merchandise. This Spirit Jersey is truly too good to be bad. Although, we’re sure you will look pretty wicked!

Disney California Adventure Park also had plenty of souvenir merchandise, like this tee. This shirt is perfect for those Halloween party nights. It even glows in the dark!

Probably one of the most collectible items was just for Annual Passholders. We were able to get our hands on this exclusive Oogie Boogie Bash Passholder Magnet.

Next, we secured our spot for the Frightfully Fun Parade! We got the chance to see all of our spooky favorites in this parade that is exclusive to the Halloween Party. We spotted the Mayor of Halloween Town. Even some ghosts from the Haunted Mansion made a haunting appearance on the parade route!

After the Frightfully Fun Parade, we made our way to see the master of ceremonies himself. Throughout the Disney California Adventure Park, immersive Treat Trails with familiar characters were set up for party goers to visit. This is where we got to see Mister Oogie Boogie!

Last, we made our way over to Paradise Bay for the brand new World of Color: Villainous! This Halloween Party spectacular combines water fountains, lights, projections, and music to transport you to a truly wicked world! Oogie Boogie is your host and also helps young Shelley Marie pick her Halloween costume. Oogie Boogie, along with Shelley will take you on a villainous journey that you have to see to believe! Luckily, for our Chip and Co fans, we have added the video from our YouTube below for you all to enjoy!

Photos and video thanks to our friend and Disneyland correspondent, Eric: @dorkydisneydad

Jolly Roger Margarita makes Landfall at Typhoon Lagoon

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Julie

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September 18, 2019

At Typhoon Lagoon a new drink has washed ashore. The Jolly Roger Margarita is a sweet, refreshing beverage that comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Each version has both classic and blue frozen lemonade topped with blue whipped cream, glitter sugar crystals and a chocolate pirate hat (much improved from Redd’s hat if we dare say). Be forewarned: the blue whipped cream will turn your mouth blue. The alcoholic version will also add tequila in between the layers of frozen lemonade.

Both of these were found at the Leaning Palms quick-service restaurant at Typhoon Lagoon. They were available at the DVC Moonlight Magic event but the signage seems to indicate these might be available during other times as well. The Jolly Roger Margarita is $12.00 and the Jolly Roger Lemonade is $5.99.

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Jon Favreau Wants To Make A New ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’

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Kaitlyn

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September 18, 2019

Jon Favreau Wants To Make A New ‘Star Wars Holiday Special‘. While on the red carpet for the Saturn Awards over the weekend, Executive Producer, Jon Favreau talked with ET about his new show on Disney+, The Mandalorian, and other opportunities with Disney+, including the possibility for another infamous Star Wars Holiday Special.

“That’s my generation. I love the ‘Holiday Special.’ I mean, certain sequences more than others. But I love the introduction of Boba Fett and that rifle that he had. That animated piece still holds up. It’s pretty cool. And I still draw inspiration from that. I would love to, maybe someday on Disney+, we’ll do a Holiday Special too,” said Favreau to ET.

Jon Favreau told me he wants to do a Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney+

Please let this happen 🙏🏻

Our full chat here: https://t.co/wna5KzwXO7 pic.twitter.com/0DtqIWVYV0
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) September 16, 2019

“I would love to do a Holiday Special,” Favreau said turning his attention to the camera to address fans directly: “If you want to see a Holiday Special, let Disney+ know.”

For those who never got to witness the marvelous disaster that is the Star Wars Holiday Special and have no idea what we are talking about, here is a brief synopsis of the special:

“Chewbacca and Han Solo attempt to visit the Wookiee home world to celebrate “Life Day”. They are pursued by agents of the Galactic Empire, who are searching for members of the Rebel Alliance on the planet. The special introduces three members of Chewbacca’s family: his father Itchy, his wife Malla, and his son Lumpy. The program also features the rest of the main Star Wars characters, including Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader and Princess Leia, all portrayed by the original cast. The program includes footage from the 1977 film, and a cartoon produced by Toronto-based Nelvana featuring the bounty hunter Boba Fett. A few scenes take place in space and in spacecraft including the Millennium Falcon and a Star Destroyer. The variety show segments and cartoon also take place in a few other locales, such as the Mos Eisley cantina seen in the original film, and a newly introduced red ocean planet known as Panna.”

The special was not received well by audiences and was never again released by Lucasfilm after it premiered. The only record of the Star Wars Holiday Special has come from home recordings of the special that have since been distributed online.

Though Lucasfilm would love nothing more that audiences to forget the Star Wars Holiday Special, it appears there is an certain low-key following that wishes to see the original re-released, or possibly an all new Star Wars Holiday Special, possibly with the newer characters and the veteran actors.

What are your thoughts on the Star Wars Holiday Special? Should it stay out of the spotlight? Do you think Disney and Lucasfilm should develop an all new Holiday Special for Disney+ or television? Should Jon Favreau head the project? 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!