Galaxy’s Edge Book Signing at Hollywood Studios

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August 27, 2019

If you want to learn more about the land of Batuu, there are new adventures to explore. These adventures are in the Galaxy’s Edge book and comics. These books explore Batuu and the characters who live there. Meet the authors August 28th for special merchandise signings.

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash Of Fate

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate written by Zoraida Córdova is a Young Adult romance novel following a day in the life of Jules. “Jules makes his home on a far-flung planet but dreams of piloting his own ship among the stars. Meanwhile, his childhood friend Izzy has chosen a life of smuggling after her parents were killed; despite her adventurous existence what she really craves is a place to call home. At Black Spire Outpost they find their lives intertwined.” – www.starwars.com

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire written by Delilah S. Dawson, follows the character, Vi Moradi. Vi is a resistance spy who is given a new mission from General Leia. The story follows her through every twist and turns that come during her mission. The book also includes an intricately designed map of the Black Spire Outpost.

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Comic Books

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comic book series written by Ethan Sacks & Illustrated by Will Sliney
In the comics: “Black Spire Outpost has long been frequented by smugglers, merchants, and travelers from every corner of the galaxy looking to make their score on the infamous black market — or experience the exotic thrills the remote world of Batuu alone has to offer.” – www.starwars.com

Signing

These authors will be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, August 28th for special merchandise signings. The signing will be located at Launch Bay Cargo from 12pm-2pm.

Merchandise available while supplies last. We ask that only two (2) items be signed per guest, per time in line. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Valid Walt Disney World Resort receipt may be required. Event is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed. Theme park admission is required. Event information subject to change without notice.
**Guests must purchase product before having it signed.
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Disney+ Limited-Time Discount Causes D23 Website to Crash

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Kaitlyn

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August 27, 2019

Disney+ Limited-Time Discount Causes D23 Website to Crash. As of yesterday, Disney extended their 2019 D23 Expo special discount for all members (General, Gold, and Gold Family) of D23 , the official Disney fan club, via email and the D23.com website.

Due to popular demand and to access this exclusive and limited time offer, Disney Fans have flocked to their phones and computers to be among the first to sign up for a 3-year subscription for Disney+ at an incredible rate! Only the response has been so great the D23 website has crashed as a result of the higher than usual volume of traffic of folks hoping to join the fan club before it’s too late.

Disney is hoping to have the website back up and running soon so fans can take advantage of both this offer and be some of the first to hear exclusive news about Disney Entertainment, Disney Parks, and Special Events by Disney from D23. If you are hoping to become a member of D23 and get access to this special offer we recommend checking back regularly and to pardon the pixie dust while Disney works on the site. Some folks are reporting the site is back up and running, while others are still reporting outages at the time of writing this article.

Didn’t hear about the discount? Check out the details below!

From August 26th through September 2nd Disney is offering the same discount for Disney+ to members of D23! Not a member yet? Don’t worry. You can still sign up and receive the same offer! Here’s how it works:

Disney is offering a limited time discount to their new streaming service, Disney+, before it launches November 12th to all D23 General, Gold, and Gold Family Members with an active membership by September 1, 2019.

You can save $23 USD/annually for signing up on a 3-year Disney+ subscription. Saving 33% off the standard annual price! So you would be paying $46.99 USD per year instead of the standard $69.99 USD per year, or a total of $140.97 USD instead of $209.97 USD for the 3-year subscription. That’s like paying for 2-years and getting the 3rd year of Disney+ FREE!

D23 Members should have received an email regarding the limited-time discount, you can follow the prompt in the email by clicking the REDEEM NOW button. If you did not receive the email or you wish to become a member of D23, simply visit D23.com and sign-in or create a new account.

If you wish to accept this exclusive offer from Disney it is a one-time payment for the discounted 3-year subscription, and you should expect to pay approximately $140.97 USD. Once the payment is processed you will be all signed up for your 3-year subscription and can access Disney+ starting November 12th!

New members may not have immediate access to the offer, but should receive an email from D23 within 36 hours of signing up to redeem the exclusive Disney+ discount! Woo hoo! If you wish to join D23 be sure to do so before September 1st to be eligible for the limit time discount.

Be sure to check out D23.com by CLICKING HERE for any fine print information, including info on auto re-enrollment and pricing.

We hope the site will be back up and running soon! In the meantime feel free to check out the many posts here on Chip and Company to see everything coming to Disney+, including exclusives movies and shows!

Photo Credit: Disney+/ Disney/ D23

Recap of Pixar Announcements from the D23 Expo

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Kaitlyn

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August 27, 2019

Recap of Pixar Announcements from the D23 Expo. In case you missed it, this weekend was the biggest celebration of all things Disney. From Television and Film, to the Disney Parks, fans from all around the world were some of the first to hear the latest and greatest news by Disney.

This recap is for all things Disney-Pixar revealed at the celebration, Enjoy!

Monsters at Work (Disney+ Series)

“Monsters At Work” stars Ben Feldman and Aisha Tyler unveiled the latest design of their characters Tylor and Millie. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award^®-winning feature film “Monsters, Inc.,” the new series from Disney Television Animation returns to Monstropolis and follows a new cast of monsters with special appearances from Mike and Sulley (voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman).

Soul (Featured Film)

Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter guided the audience through Pixar’s upcoming film slate of originals. Docter began with next summer’s release, “Soul,” which he directs. The film journeys from the streets of New York City to the never-before-seen cosmic realms and “The You Seminar,” the fantastical place where we all discover our unique personalities. Producer Dana Murray, co-director/writer Kemp Powers and writer Mike Jones joined Docter on stage, and together they set up the film for the audience and shared a sneak peek. The team revealed members of the voice cast who joined them on stage, including Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs, Tina Fey and Jamie Foxx. Foxx lends his voice to Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher whose true passion is playing jazz. Fey plays 22, a soul-in-training who has an unexpected encounter with Joe when he accidentally finds his way to the “You Seminar.” Together, the two are going to find a way to get Joe back to Earth, making him think again about what it truly means to have soul. Filmmakers also revealed that globally renowned musician Jon Batiste will be writing original jazz music for the film, and Oscar®-winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (“The Social Network”), from Nine Inch Nails, will compose an original score that will drift between the real and soul worlds. Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” opens in U.S. theaters on June 19, 2020.

Forky Asks A Question (Disney+ Series)

Tony Hale, who reprises his craft project turned toy role from “Toy Story 4” in the new collection of Pixar animated shorts “Forky Asks A Question,” premiered the first short (“What is Money?”). In the 10 shorts, Forky explores important questions about how the world works, such as: What is love? What is time?

Onward (Featured Film)

Docter introduced director Dan Scanlon and producer Kori Rae, who shared details and more than ten minutes of exclusive footage from Pixar’s upcoming feature film “Onward.” The movie, which opens in U.S. theaters on March 6, 2020, stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left in the world. Set in a modern fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” is inspired by Scanlon’s personal experiences with his brother. Holland, Pratt and Julia Louis-Dreyfus—who voices Mom in the movie—joined the filmmakers on stage—much to the delight of the audience, who all received an exclusive “Onward” poster.

We are so excited for all the new Disney-Pixar content coming soon. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Pixar!

Photo Credit: Disney/Pixar/Disney+

Check Out This Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Photo Tour

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Katelyn G

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August 27, 2019

Check out this Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge photo tour!

Galaxy’s Edge will open this Thursday, August 29th, 2019! Here’s a great sneak peek into the world of Batuu.

Elsa Will Not Have a Love Interest in “Frozen 2”

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Katelyn G

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August 27, 2019

Elsa will not have a love interest in “Frozen 2”.

Ever since the release of the original “Frozen” in 2013, fans have speculated that Elsa will have a love interest in future films. It looks like this theory has been shut down for good.

The conversation of a love interest for Elsa has grown with the upcoming theatrical release of “Frozen 2”. Co-director, Jennifer Lee, recently admitted that she and the creative team are aware of this speculation by fans everywhere.

Songwriters for the film, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, recently released a statement at the D23 Expo this past weekend. They have confirmed that the sequel to the beloved movie will not include a love interested for Elsa, nor will it even address the topic.

Here’s what they had to say:

“Like the first movie, Elsa is not just defined by a romantic interest. That’s not a story that we wanted to tell at this point in time. What we really wanted to tell was if you have these powers, how do you grow and change and find your place in the world and find answers that haven’t been found before?”

“Frozen 2” will instead have more to do with Anna and Elsa’s search for their parents. The film will also highlight how Elsa obtained her powers, how they can be tamed, and what their purpose is. Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez also shared more about the storyline of the sequel. They hinted by saying, “We’ve gone deeper into [Anna and Elsa’s] heads; we know their parents a lot better.”

Source: IGN.

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Plans for New Island Destination in the Bahamas

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Allison Luna

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August 27, 2019

Ready for your Disney Cruise yet? If the answer is no, you may want to take a look at plans recently unveiled at the D23 Expo for a second destination in the Bahamas known as Lighthouse Point. The location is on an island called Eleuthera and Disney plans to celebrate the culture and natural environment of the area by keeping things Bahamian.

An Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan must be accepted by the Bahamian government before any construction can begin. The hope is that plans will be accepted in 2020 with final completion occurring in 2022 or 2023. Disney Cruise Line is committed to developing no more than 20 percent of the land they acquire while using sustainable building practices and having environmental monitoring programs in place as they build. The focus will truly be on retaining the integrity of the land itself. Plans also include donating at least 190 acres of their private property to the Bahamian government.

The Disney Cruise Line has employed Joe Rohde, a Walt Disney Imagineer who is known for his work in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, to explore Bahamian culture and come up with a design that celebrates the tradition and culture of the islands. He has spent time exploring the arts and cultural sites of the islands in an attempt to capture their unique feel. He is working alongside Bahamian artists Kevin Cooper and Antonius Roberts to create a tropical paradise that is true to its roots at Lighthouse Point. Watch him explain how he was inspired in this project down below.

The Disney Conservation Fund has been a supporter of marine life and conservation for many years, providing over $13 million around the world (including the Bahamas!) to sustain our ocean life. They have specifically been working to rehabilitate and protect the coral reefs in the Bahamas since 2007, and plan to continue leading those initiatives in the coming years.

This tropical paradise will celebrate its heritage and inspire visitors with its beauty. Whether you’ve been on a Disney Cruise before or not, it sounds like the time has come to set sail! Lighthouse Point, here we come!

Photo and video courtesy of Disney

First Look Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance At Galaxy’s Edge

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Danielle

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August 27, 2019

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Thursday August 29, 2019. Today Disney shared a first look at the highly anticipated attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and lucky for us our very own Chip was there to experience this sneak peek!

The exciting attraction is a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Guests will join the Resistance via a transport ship from Batuu to a secret rendezvous spot where they will meet General Leia Organa. According to the story something happens along the way and guests will be captured by the First Order. After being captures guests will be brought to a First Order Star Destroyer, where things really heat up as they seek to escape Kylo Ren and the First Order. Don’t worry though, some heroes from the Resistance will help along the way!

Check out Chip’s reaction after the sneak peek below:

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland, and opens August 29th at Walt Disney World. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will debut on December 5, 2019 at Walt Disney World, and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland! Which path will you choose, the First Order, or the Resistance?

Disney is Offering A Limited Time Discount For Disney+, Here’s How To Get Yours!

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Kaitlyn

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August 27, 2019

Disney is Offering A Limited Time Discount For Disney+, Here’s How To Get Yours! If you missed your chance to get the special Disney+ discount during the 2019 D23 Expo, you are in luck!

From August 26th through September 2nd Disney is offering the same discount for Disney+ to members of D23! Not a member yet? Don’t worry. You can still sign up and receive the same offer! Here’s how it works:

Disney is offering a limited time discount to their new streaming service, Disney+, before it launches November 12th to all D23 General, Gold, and Gold Family Members with an active membership by September 1, 2019.

You can save $23 USD/annually for signing up on a 3-year Disney+ subscription. Saving 33% off the standard annual price! So you would be paying $46.99 USD per year instead of the standard $69.99 USD per year, or a total of $140.97 USD instead of $209.97 USD for the 3-year subscription. That’s like paying for 2-years and getting the 3rd year of Disney+ FREE!

D23 Members should have received an email regarding the limited-time discount, you can follow the prompt in the email by clicking the REDEEM NOW button. If you did not receive the email or you wish to become a member of D23, simply visit D23.com and sign-in or create a new account.

If you wish to accept this exclusive offer from Disney it is a one-time payment for the discounted 3-year subscription, and you should expect to pay approximately $140.97 USD. Once the payment is processed you will be all signed up for your 3-year subscription and can access Disney+ starting November 12th!

New members may not have immediate access to the offer, but should receive an email from D23 within 36 hours of signing up to redeem the exclusive Disney+ discount! Woo hoo! If you wish to join D23 be sure to do so before September 1st to be eligible for the limit time discount.

Be sure to check out D23.com by CLICKING HERE for any fine print information, including info on auto re-enrollment and pricing.

We are all signed up and ready to go! We hope you can utilize this limited time offer and enjoy streaming Disney+ with us this November. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Disney+!

Photo Credit: Disney+/Disney/Marvel Studios/Pixar/Lucasfilm/D23

New Halloween Sweets At Amorette’s Patisserie

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Ana Leal

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August 27, 2019

Get ready to scare away your sweet cravings because new fall treats have arrived at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs!

Amorette’s pastry chefs created some spooky sweets perfect for Halloween, take a look:

Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Dome Cake: You can pick up between a chocolate chiffon cake with milk chocolate mouse and orange pate de fruit jelly or lemon chiffon cake with white chocolate mousse and strawberry pate de fruit jelly.
Mickey Mouse Frankenstein Dome Cake: Chocolate chiffon cake with vanilla ice cream flavored mousse, chantilly cream, white and chocolate crisp pearls.

Excited to try any of these? Head over to Disney Springs to get yours! or call (407)-934-3500 to place your order.

Photo credit: Disney Springs

Star Wars Spirit Jersey Blasts In From A Galaxy Far, Far Away

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Danielle

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August 27, 2019

The Force is strong with the stylish new Star Wars Spirit Jersey! Now available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, is this galactic new jersey that lets you represent both the light side, and the dark side of The Force!

The Spirit Jersey is a beautiful steely grey, that is a great hue for a Star Wars wardrobe. The Star Wars logo across the back of this top is a beautiful starry design of white stars against a black background. The back logo is also trimmed in gold puffed ink, which coordinates with the front. On the front the same shimmery gold puffed ink is used to create a split design that features half of the rebel icon, and half of the empire icon. I tend to lean towards The Dark Side, but I also love all the characters, so this is a great way to celebrate both! This jersey would be great for a comfy and casual outfit for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

You can find this new Star Wars Spirit Jersey at both Disneyland and Hollywood Studios, and it retails for $64.99.

Which side of The Force do you align with, or do you have trouble deciding between the two?

May The Force be with you!!

Special thanks to our friend Kai for these great photos!

Epcot 2019 Food & Wine Festival Guide

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Monique Lopez

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August 26, 2019

The Epcot 2019 Food & Wine Festival is finally here, and we have a list of the best items you need to try! With over 30 different locations with different foods, wines, and desserts, there’s something for everyone.

Starting at Future World West, try the Seared Scallops with a Truffle Celery Root Puree, Brussel Sprouts and Wild Mushrooms. Guests can also try the vegetarian and kid friendly Butternut Squash Ravioli. You can find these and more at The Wine & Dine Studio.

Located near Test Track, try the sweet treats at The Donut Box. For an alcoholic refreshment, try the Black and White Coffee that’s topped with a Fresh Yeast Donut with Chocolate Espresso Bean Crumbles. For a nonalcoholic options, try the Strawberry Smoothie with the Strawberry-dusted Yeast Donut Holes.

At the Mexico Pavilion try the Taco de Puerco, shredded pork belly on a corn tortilla with salsa verde. For dessert, try the Capirotada de Chocolate which is a chocolate bread pudding that’s served with Abuelita creme anglaise.

At the China Pavilion, try the Chicken Dumplings with a Chinese Slaw or try the Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles. Wash it all down with a Mango Bubble Tea.

Visit the Refreshment Outpost to try the Nigerian Meat Pie. For a sweet treat, try the No Worries Panna Cotta that’s a Raspberry, Papaya, and Mango Panna Cotta with a cookie crumble base and topped with a Lion King White Chocolate Piece.

Try all of these eats and more at the Epcot 2019 Food & Wine Festival, going on from August 29 through November 23rd.

What are you looking forward to trying the most at this year’s Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Follow all of Monique’s Disney Adventures on Instagram: @gimmemodisney

Kevin Feige and Tom Holland Break Silence About Spider-Man Split

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Kaitlyn

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August 26, 2019

Kevin Feige and Tom Holland Break Silence About Spider-Man Split. After days of silence, both Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland have broken their silence about the Disney-Sony split that will separate Spider-Man from the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

“I’m feeling about Spider-Man gratitude and joy,” Feige explained to Entertainment Weekly. “We got to make five films within the MCU with Spider-Man: two standalone films and three with the Avengers. It was a dream that I never thought would happen. It was never meant to last forever. We knew there was a finite amount of time that we’d be able to do this, and we told the story we wanted to tell, and I’ll always be thankful for that.”

“Basically, we’ve made five great movies,” Holland shared. “It’s been five amazing years. I’ve had the time of my life. Who knows what the future holds? But all I know is that I’m going to continue playing Spider-Man and having the time of my life. It’s going to be so fun, however we choose to do it. The future for Spider-Man will be different, but it will be equally as awesome and amazing, and we’ll find new ways to make it even cooler.”

There are plenty of reports stating that Disney and Sony are still in negotiations and that Sony has been more willing to talk after stocks began to plummet and investors began to panic after the initial reports came out about the split. We remain hopeful that an agreement can be made between Disney and Sony and that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man can stay in the MCU.

Kevin Feige and Tom Holland Break Silence About Spider-Man Split

Sony released a formal statement a few days after the news dropped, after a noticeable dip in stocks for the company following news of the Disney-Sony split and investors became concerned about the future of the studio.

“Much of today’s news about Spider-Man has mischaracterized recent discussions about Kevin Feige’s involvement in the franchise. We are disappointed, but respect Disney’s decision not to have him continue as a lead producer of our next live action Spider-Man film. We hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him – including all their newly added Marvel properties – do not allow time for him to work on IP they do not own. Kevin is terrific and we are grateful for his help and guidance and appreciate the path he has helped put us on, which we will continue.”

Though Feige’s involvement in the franchise has seemingly ended, lead man Tom Holland and Director, Jon Watts, are reportedly still contracted for at least 2 more Spider-Man films with Sony. Producer Amy Pascal is said to take over Feige’s role in the Spider-Man films for Sony.

What do you think of the Disney-Sony split? Do you think it’s the end-all-be-all, or do you think they will be able to find a solution that both parties will be happy with? Would you boycott Sony and Sony Pictures if they pull Spider-Man from the MCU? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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