New Designer Loungefly Minnie Ears Hit the Parks

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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?

Julie de la Fé

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Find us frolicking between the happy pumpkins and treats at Epcot… it’s fall y’all!

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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.

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Halloween Time Begins At The Disneyland Resort

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Monique Lopez

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September 7, 2019

Halloween Time Begins At The Disneyland Resort

Halloween has arrived at the Disneyland Resort! Guests already can’t wait to experience the spookiest time of the year!

There is so much to experience during this time of year at the resort. From the decor, to the themed attractions, and even the treats, guests are sure to have a hauntingly good time.

First, take a stroll down Main Street U.S.A. to see the Mickey Mouse Pumpkin and all surrounding pumpkins! Make sure you grab a friend and PhotoPass photographer to get the perfect Halloween shot.

Over at Disney California Adventure park, speed on over to Cars Land for some Haul-o-Ween fun! Jump on Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree or Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-o-ween for a spin. Then, take a stroll down Route 66 to see all the spooky decorations that have been placed in Radiator Screams. You just might see your favorite cars dressed in their Halloween costumes!

Then, visit the Tivan Tower at dusk to experience Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark. Not all of the creatures have returned to the collector and you need to help Rocket lure them back to their cages. Be ready to drop and be ready to scream!

Speaking of screams, make sure you catch the nighttime spectacular Halloween Screams. This firework show combines villains, projections, and a visit from Jack Skellington’s friend Zero to light up the night sky.

In New Orleans Square at Disneyland, visit Haunted Mansion Holiday. See how Jack Skellington and his friends have decorated the Mansion just in time for the holiday season. Then, meet and greet with Jack and Sally to get a spooky photo opportunity.

What are you looking forward to experiencing this Halloween at the Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Disneyland Halloween Time Treat Guide

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Monique Lopez

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September 6, 2019

It’s finally Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! Both parks seem to less about the tricks and more about the treats. We’re here to show you the best spooky treats for you to try this season.

Starting with Disney California Adventure park, head on over to Award Weiners for fries served up two ways. Try the Rest In Peace-Strami Fries, which are topped with sliced pastrami, caramelized onions, pickles and mustard sauce. For dessert, try Oogie’s Worms & Dirt Funnel Cake Fries. These fries are topped with chocolate creme filled cookie pieces, gummy candy worms, chocolate coated candies and whipped cream.

Over at Schmoozies they are shaking this up this Halloween. Try the Minnie Witch Shake, made with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Then munch on a Mummy donut. This donut is filled with peanut butter and jelly.

Over at the Disneyland park, visit the Plaza Inn for all the spooky delicious cakes. Grab a slice of the Monster Halloween Cake. This chocolate cake is decorated with multi-colored chocolate mousse, green buttercream, royal icing eyes and Halloween sprinkles. If you want to spice things up, try the Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake that’s made with cinnamon, praline, and crispy cookie. The top is finished with an orange glaze, sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse piece. Next, try the Chocolate-Coffee Yule Log. This is a chocolate cake that’s wrapped around coffee flavored buttercream.

There is nothing like a Disney park churro! This season, there are 9 different flavors of churro to taste. At Disneyland guests can choose between the Maleficent, Pumpkin Spice, Coco, Bride, and Groom Churro. At Disney California Adventure park try the Pumpkin Spice, S’mores, Caramel Apple, Haul-o-Ween, and Horchata Churro.

Locations for all churros and all Halloween Time treats can be found on the Disneyland App.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Five Lucky Military Families Get A Sneak Peek of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Kai Ingram

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September 6, 2019

Five Lucky Military Families Get A Sneak Peek of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Two days before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opened to the public, five active-duty members of America’s armed forces, and their families, were treated to a very special sneak peek. Disney wanted to share their gratitude and appreciation for the military and selected one member from each branch of service for this special day, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.

Bob Chapek, Disney Parks, Experience and Consumer Products Chairman, hosted the families personally. Everyone had a chance to crew the Millenium Falcon, build droids and lightsabers, peruse the marketplace, and finish it all off with cold blue milk.

What an amazing opportunity for our service members and their families.

That’s all we have for now, but check back here at Chip and Company, for all Star Wars and Disney related news!