Arendelle Aqua Lemonade is a Delicious Frozen Drink

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September 8, 2019

If you didn’t know, Arendelle is the home to the famous Frozen Queen Elsa and Princess Anna. The new Arendelle Aqua is taking over Instagram and Disney kicked off the campaign with this drink. The aqua almost teal color is so pretty but it tastes pretty great too! Everyone around me trying the drink was also surprised to like it so much with some of the flavors involved. And with the Florida heat, it is so refreshing.

The Arendelle Aqua Lemonade is a frozen lemonade with Monin Cotton Candy and Old Smoky Blackberry Moonshine. A great combination of flavor and refreshment. The drink can be found at Block and Hans near America in the World Showcase at Epcot. The cost was $13 and is not technically part of the Food and Wine Festival. It is shown above with the reusable Remy straw. There are plenty of options for adult slushies this time of year but this is definitely one to add to your list!

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‘Emperor Palpatine’ and ‘Anakin Skywalker’ From Star Wars Visit Children’s Hospital

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Kaitlyn

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September 8, 2019

‘Emperor Palpatine’ and ‘Anakin Skywalker’ From Star Wars Visit Children’s Hospital. Though they play villains in the Star Wars franchise, Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid are far from their characters persona’s in real life and planned a special visit with some Star Wars fans for a special meet-and-greet.

Actors Ian McDiarmid (Senator/Emperor Palpatine) and Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader) stopped by Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City Thursday morning to visit with some star-struck patients while in town for the FanX Salt Lake Comic Con.

The children and their families lined up to meet-and-greet with Ian McDiarmid and Hayden Christensen in the hospital’s Ronald McDonald Room. McDiarmid and Christensen signed autographs and took photos with several of their fans currently admitted at Primary Children’s Hospital and took extra time to sit down and visit with the patients and their families.

One patient in particular was very excited to meet Hayden and shared that they have the same last name, “Christensen,” and that both of them spell it in the exact same way. They also found out the common thread for the surname being their shared Danish ancestry. Hayden went on to say that he is a mix of Danish, Swedish, and Italian, but was very excited to bring so much joy to the young patient.

The kids even got to have a visit with fully functioning R2-D2 who loved showing the fans his many different accessories and functions

So today I got to film and take pics of #AnakinSkywalker and #EmperorPalpatine meeting with kids at Primary Children's Hospital today. #StarWars #RiseOfSkywalker
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— Adam Forgie (@adamforgie) September 5, 2019

The patients were also given their own inflatable lightsabers and some of the kids received special caricatures and drawings for the stars to sign if they did not bring an item to be autographed.

You can check out the full story, photo gallery, and special video from their visit by CLICKING HERE.

We love seeing celebrities taking time out of their schedules to visit those who are going through tough times and could use a much needed morale boost. These kids and their families will cherish these memories for years to come!

Ian McDiarmid is set to appear in Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, with unconfirmed rumors that Hayden Christensen may be returning to the Star Wars universe as a “Force Ghost” of Anakin Skywalker alongside Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker). This could explain the reason why Christensen and McDiarmid seem to be popping up together in public recently.

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

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New Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese Is A Rock ‘N’ Roll Match

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Susan Wilson

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September 8, 2019

Do you want some backstage passes?! There’s a new mac and cheese located at the food truck outside of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster and it’s a dream match. This new quick and delicious meal option is the Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese.

You can find this convenient macaroni and cheese right as you exit the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Along with the brand new Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is a Chili Mac and some drinks to keep you cool. Some adult beverages were also available to purchase here.

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The Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese was a really nice size serving. This on the go meal was $7.49 plus tax. Even though I’m not the biggest fan of mac and cheese I found this really enjoyable. The flavors really complimented each other quite well. There’s a nice size layer of macaroni and cheese on the bottom followed by tons of Buffalo Chicken. You can also get it topped with blue cheese for no extra charge. I did skip the blue cheese but it does give you the wings and dipping sauce vibe.

On of my favorite parts was that it came in this easy to carry container. It was perfect to walk around and snack on while heading to our next fastpass. Then it had a nice lid and I was able to put it in my stroller while we did some fun things around the park. This was definitely a delicious new option added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

New Designer Loungefly Minnie Ears Hit the Parks

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Julie

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September 8, 2019

The new, designer Loungefly Minnie ears have hit the parks and might just be the cutest of the bunch! At $48 they are also one of the more reasonable pairs of designer ears. It is the same material as their mini-backpacks and features many of our favorite park icons and characters. The black sequin bow in the middle is the perfect balance of sparkle. These were found at Mousegears but can be found at the other parks as well, usually near the fine jewelry section of the shop.

This design is my favorite of the bunch because it is durable and is perfect for any park day. Will you be snagging a pair?

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Heidi Klum Minnie Ears Coming Soon To The Disney Parks Designer Collection!

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Ana Leal

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September 8, 2019

New York Fashion Week is here so now is the perfect time to take a look at the upcoming Minnie ears from the Disney Parks Designer Collection!

One of the most anticipated ears are the ones designed by Heidi Klum and that can be yours on September 28! This beautiful design is full of dazzling sequins, elegant earrings and a tiara made of Swarovski crystals that would make you feel like a real princess!!

For all the Star Wars fans out there, these Minnie Ears inspired by Princess Leia’s Bun and designed by Her Universe’s Ashley Eckstein can be yours on October 4, in honor of Triple Force Friday.

The collection also has some unique styles like this Hipster Mickey Hat designed by Jerrod Maruyama. You will be able to get it on October 18.

Disney also just announced that model Lily Aldridge is currently working on a Minnie Ears design that will come out in the Spring of 2020!

“I have such fond Disney memories with my daughter, Dixie, and it was an absolute dream to be able to design these ears with her. Our first stop at Disney Parks is always to buy our Minnie Mouse ears and i hope families will love what we created to make their Disney memories extra magical, too!” shared Lily.

Here’s a list of the upcoming releases in the Disney Parks Designer Collection:

Heidi Klum: September 28
Her Universe: October 4
Jerrod Maruyama: October 18
COACH: Fall 2019
Bret Iwan: Winter 2019
The Blonds: Winter 2019
Loungefly: Winter 2019
Vera Wang: Spring 2020
Cupcakes and Cashmere: Spring 2020
Joe Rohde: Spring 2020
Her Universe: Spring 2020
Kevin Rafferty: Spring 2020
Karlie Kloss: Spring 2020
Lily Aldridge: Spring 2020
John Coulter: Summer 2020

Each release will be available online at shopDisney.com, as well as select locations at:

Disneyland Resort
- The Disney Dress Shop at Downtown Disney
- Disneyana at Disneyland Park
- Off the Page at Disney’s California Adventure

Walt Disney World Resot
- Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs
- Mouse Gear at Epcot
- Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom
- Once Upon a Time at Hollywood Studios
- Discovery Trading Company at Animal Kingdom

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New Annual Passholder Cauldron Popcorn Bucket At Disneyland

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Monique Lopez

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September 7, 2019

New Annual Passholder Cauldron Popcorn Bucket At Disneyland

Disneyland has something new for all the annual passholder guests this Halloween season! If you have a Disneyland annual pass, you are eligible to get this new premium cauldron.

This Halloween season, Disneyland Annual Passholders can use their pass to get this AP Refillable Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket. This collectible bucket is now available at both California parks. Once purchased, guests will have unlimited $1.50 refills through October 31st. All you have to do is show your pass to get your exclusive deal. These buckets will be available at most popcorn carts throughout the resort. Grab yours while you can, because the cauldron bucket will be available while supplies last.

After you grab your popcorn, try all that the resort has to offer for Halloween Time. Check out the nighttime spectacular, the Halloween Screams fireworks show. Also, don’t forget to check out limited time themed attractions like Haunted Mansion Holiday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark, and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.

Last, don’t forget to grab your tickets for Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash. This separately ticketed event is occurring select nights in September and October. This event will have exclusive trick or treat trails and many other spooky experiences for you to enjoy!

Are you going to grab your Annual Passholder Cauldron Popcorn Bucket? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Disneyland AP

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Nightmare Before Christmas Collection Available At Build-A-Bear

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Jessica Jones

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September 7, 2019

“This is Halloween, This is Halloween!” The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is now available! We don’t know about you, but we start singing this song well before Halloween. Now, you can start too with the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection that is available exclusively online at Build-A-Bear.

Disney’s Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas is a classic go-to for many fans starting in August through December! Actually, who are we kidding, we can watch this movie any time of the year! The ability to watch this movie whenever makes the Nightmare Before Christmas collection at Build-A-Bear very exciting!

Available exclusively online, fans can purchase both Jack and Sally. Jack Skellington and Sally are both available with Jack’s signature suit featuring the “This Is Halloween” song chip by Danny Elfman ©1993 Buena Vista Music Company (BMI) Performed by The Citizens of Halloween Under License by Walt Disney Records and Sally’s signature patchwork dress featuring “Sally’s Song” song chip.

The Jack Skellington bundle is available for $55.00 and the Sally bundle is available for $53.00. The only thing missing from this collection is Zero! You can purchase your collection here.

What do you think of the new collection? Will you be purchasing one or both of these bears for your collection?

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Club Cool in Epcot is closing today

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Chip

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September 7, 2019

Club Cool in Epcot will be serving their final free drink today.

Guests are packing the house today get their free Coca-Cola beverage before moving to an undisclosed location somewhere in Epcot.

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They even have a Photopass Photographer on hand to get those last-minute memories.

So head on over today to get that last taste of Beverly before it is gone (at least for a little while)

Fountain View Starbucks in Epcot is Closing Today

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Chip

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September 7, 2019

It is being reported that the Fountain View Starbucks in Epcot is closing today.

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According to Cast Members in Epcot, today is their last day of operation.

When we announced the news back in July Disney released this statement:

As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, Fountain View featuring Starbucks will relocate to a temporary location in late Fall.

There is no word where the temporary location will be, but if I had to guess it might be over on the newly expanded pathway near the Refreshment Port in the World Showcase.

The photo above was taken last week of a new building they are working on just next to the Hawaiian Food & Wine Booth.

New Halloween themed Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet coming soon

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Chip

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September 7, 2019

Josh D’Amaro the President of the Disneyland Resort posted this image yesterday on his Instagram teasing a new Halloween themed Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet that is coming soon!

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Here is a look of the all-new Halloween themed Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet in use.

There is no official word on when we can expect this magnet to roll out to the parks or even if Disney World would get their own version.

Still, it is very cool that it is coming soon and I especially love the Mickey Pumpkin!

Fall at SeaWorld is full of Fun and Savings with Special Events Every Weekend and the debut of the 2020 Fun Card

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Chip

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September 7, 2019

Summer may have come to end, but at SeaWorld Orlando, that means the fun has just begun! This fall, SeaWorld offers the perfect events for guests of all ages, included with park admission—from the Craft Beer Festival to Halloween Sppoktacular to the award-winning Christmas celebration, and the return of the Fun Card for guests who want to experience the park over and over again for the remainder of 2019 and all of 2020!

The best way to experience all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer this fall and beyond is with a Fun Card. For a limited time, with the purchase of a SeaWorld Fun Card for the price of a single day ticket or $104.99, or $159.98 for SeaWorld and Aquatica, guests can visit the park for the remainder of 2019, plus, all of 2020. Also, for a limited time, guests purchasing a new Fun Card will receive 3 free samples for the Craft Beer Festival through September 29.

Craft Beer Festival—Brewing Weekends September 7-October 27

SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers! SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic, international and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 20 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. This is the one craft beer celebration you won’t want to miss. The fun is brewing longer this year during weekends between September 7 and October 27 and is included with park admission.

Halloween Spooktacular—Weekends September 21-October 27

Guests of all ages can join their favorite furry friends from Sesame Street® as Count von Count, Elmo, Big Bird, and all the gang celebrate the season in our All-New Sesame Street Halloween Parade. Families will also enjoy a Halloween Dance Party and meet spooky characters along our new trick-or-treat trail. For this special event, children are welcome to dress in their Halloween costumes and take part in this frightfully fun Halloween experience. The Halloween fun takes place every weekend September 21 through October 27 and is included with park admission.

Praise Wave—Saturdays November 2-16

With the return of Praise Wave, guests can celebrate Christian fellowship and fun at SeaWorld Orlando. Uplifting, live concerts from the hottest names in Christian music will light up the stage at Nautilus Theater, included with park admission on Saturdays November 2-16.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration—November 23-December 31

The joys of the holiday season come to life at SeaWorld. More than 3 million lights blanket the park in holiday cheer as guests immerse themselves in the sight, sounds and tastes of the season. The event features stunning live shows, scrumptious holiday treats and opportunities to visit Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, all included with park admission.

“Just because summer is wrapping up, doesn’t mean the fun stops at SeaWorld theme parks,” said Kyle Miller, Interim President of SeaWorld Orlando. “We have several fall and holiday seasonal events just around the corner that the whole family will love. We can’t wait to kick off special events like Craft Beer Festival, Spooktacular, Praise Wave and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. We are also really excited to be able to debut the 2020 Fun Card now and offer our guests the ability to experience all these great events and the park for the rest of 2019 and for all of 2020 for a really incredible price.”

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com. All ticket purchases help to fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protections, and ocean health initiatives. Follow SeaWorld Orlando on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

* A limited number of block out dates apply

Halloween Horror Nights is now open at Universal Orlando

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Chip

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September 7, 2019

The world’s premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, is now open at Universal Orlando Resort – unleashing the most terrifying names in horror and haunting original nightmares upon guests, creating the ultimate Halloween experience.

As the sun sets on days filled with thrills, the nights will awaken with a frightening chill as crazed cult favorites, cinematic greats and original abominations take over Universal Studios Florida. Guests will brave 10 disturbingly-real haunted houses, five blood-curling scare zones filled with scareactors stalking their every move, live entertainment – including a brand-new, twisted nighttime lagoon show, “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem,” plus enjoy access to Universal Studios’ most thrilling attractions.

Throughout the event, guests will:

Encounter the terrifying Upside Down where they will walk through iconic scenes like the Starcourt Mall and Hopper’s cabin and face ferocious Demodogs, from seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix’s “Stranger Things”
Be transported to the streets of New York as the rift between worlds opens – releasing ghoulish spirits, hideous specters and ectoplasm-dripping phantasms in every shape and size in “Ghostbusters”
Come face-to-face with the legendary monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Wolf Man and more in “Universal Monsters,” inspired by Universal Pictures’ classic horror flicks
Journey into the unnerving world of Jordan Peele’s and Universal Pictures’ “Us” where The Tethered emerge from their tunnels to seek revenge on their privileged doubles
Enter the sleepy small town of Crescent Cove that has been taken over by a pack of murderous clown-like creatures in MGM’s “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”
Take a relentless tour of Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses,” and venture through the chaotic home of the Firefly family, a sadistic clan of psychotic killers
Scream their way through four spine-chilling original haunted houses created by the twisted minds of Universal Orlando’s Entertainment team, including “Graveyard Games,” “Yeti: Terror of the Yukon,” “Depths of Fear” and “Nightingales: Blood Pit”

The horror continues as menacing scareactors fill the streets in five highly-themed scare zones – Zombieland: Double Tap,” based-on Sony Pictures’ 2009 cult classic hit and upcoming sequel out on October 18 in U.S. theaters, and “Rob Zombie Hellbilly Deluxe,” inspired by the popular music of horror icon Rob Zombie. Guests will also find themselves in three original nightmares – “Anarch-cade,” “Vikings Undead” and “Vanity Ball.”

And when they need a break from the screams, guests can enjoy two thrilling shows. Academy of Villains returns for its fourth year in a row with an all-new show, “Academy of Villains: Altered States,” featuring a killer mix of dance and theatrics. And, for the first time ever, guests can watch as terrifying moments inspired by some of the Halloween classics taking over the event come to life right before their eyes in the Universal Studios Florida lagoon during “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem.”

For more information about Halloween Horror Nights 2019 and to purchase tickets, click here.

Photo Credit Universal Studios Orlando