Reserve Disney Cruise Line Onboard Gifts and Decor Before Setting Sail

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August 10, 2019

The Disney Cruise Line recently launched a new website that allowed guests to reserve Disney Cruise Line Onboard gifts and décor before you even leave the dock to be delivered to your stateroom during your cruise!

This new website is perfect for guests who are celebrating a special occasion while out at sea, or if you are just looking for a reason to celebrate. The new website allows guests to reserve Disney Cruise Line onboard gifts for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.

The following are some of the special onboard gifts and amenities you can choose from, which include:

Mickey and Minnie cupcakes
Celebration cakes
Holiday Treats
Beer, wine and champagne packages
Flower arrangements
Romance packages with sparkling wine, chocolates, a rose and robes
Stateroom decor for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries
And more!

Ordering is simple! Using your reservation number, log onto this website, then browse the gift offerings and place your order! The rest will be taken care of for you! What’s even better, if your family and friends know your reservation number, they can also go online and place an order to surprise you on your cruise. *All cake orders must be placed no later than seven days prior to the sail date and all other orders no later than three days prior to the sail date.

Reserve Your Disney Cruise Line itineraries to purchase onboard gifts and décor today! Bon Voyage, Friends!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New Haunted Mansion And Hocus Pocus Dresses Have Arrived

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Danielle

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August 10, 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Halloween at the Disney Parks! With the Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary, and Halloween on the horizon there are now two new spooky dresses available from the Dress Shop Collection. The Haunted Mansion And Hocus Pocus Dresses of course!

The new style of the Haunted Mansion dress is classic, yet perfect. The creepy eye wallpaper we all know and love circles around the skirt of this dress, complete with dayglow yellow eyes. The waist of the dress is banded with a ruched black band, while the bust is a wrap across style that creates a v-neck look.

The detailing is spook-tacular, the bust has a lace design that if you look closely, has the same shapes as the creepy wallpaper. The Haunted Mansion Dress retails for $128.00.

Hocus Pocus fans are in for a treat with this new dress. Featuring the Sanderson Sisters conjuring up some fun for Halloween, this dress is sure to be a showstopper. It has a sleek black bodice, that features a cross halter, which wraps around before tying behind the neck. The skirt “flares” out with flames, and Halloween treats.

The artwork on the dress is really quite boo-tiful!

There is even a bit of embroidery on the back that has Brooms cosplaying as the Sanderson Sisters, and says “Tonight we Fly!”

You can find the spectacular Haunted Mansion and Hocus Pocus Dresses at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, and soon other places throughout the parks where Dress Shop dresses are sold!

Special thanks to Allison for the pictures!

New Haunted Mansion Treats At The Mint Julep Bar

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Monique Lopez

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August 9, 2019

New Haunted Mansion Treats At The Mint Julep Bar

It’s the Disneyland Resort’s 50th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion attraction! Disneyland park has debuted some ghoulish delights in celebration of the beloved attraction.

This famed attraction opened on August 9, 1969. Since, many boys and ghouls have taken flocked into the stretching room and into doom buggies to see their favorite spirits. Join in celebrating these happy haunts by trying these themed snacks.

We had the opportunity to try the exclusive treats at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square.

First, we tried the new Haunted Mansion 50th “Honey…I Do” beignets. These tasty beignets are topped with honey praline and powdered sugar. Get a 3-pack for $5.49 or a 6-pack for $8.99.

Next, we tried the deliciously refreshing Haunted Mansion 50th- Blackberry Midnight Julep. This beverage has blackberry, citrus, and mint flavors. What makes this spooky refreshment special, is the lychee “moon”. You can purchase at the Mint Julep Bar for only $4.49.

Both of these exclusive treats are available for mobile order by using the Disneyland app on your mobile device.

How are you celebrating the mansion’s 50th anniversary? Are you going to try this exclusive snacks? Let us know in the comments!

Photos thanks to our writer and Disneyland correspondent, Monique

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

Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowls Now Available At Magic Kingdom

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Susan Wilson

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August 9, 2019

Aloha! There’s a brand new souvenir bowl at Magic Kingdom and it’s made just for your favorite snack! The new Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowls can now be purchased at the Aloha Isle Refreshments. This is the main spot to get your Dole Whip and is right in the heart of Adventureland.

The new Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowls are $9.99 and come with one of three soft-serve flavors. You can purchase with the Dole Whip Pineapple, Vanilla, or Swirl ice cream. This is actually a great price considering the ice cream is $5.99 without the fun new souvenir bowl.

This fun new souvenir bowl is made from plastic and really lightweight. Perfect if you have to carry it around after. It should fit right in a small backpack. The design of the Tiki Bowl is really fun and has little Tiki men holding the bowl up. The inside if plain but nice and deep. You can request to have your Dole Whip serve in a cup and put in the bowl so it’s not as hard to clean up after.

As far as souvenirs go the new Dole Whip Tiki Souvenir Bowl is pretty inexpensive. Especially if you were planning on purchasing a Dole Whip anyway.

Make sure to mobile order this fun snack combo if the line is long. You can basically skip the line and pick up your new Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowl complete with soft-serve of your choice right at the special window. To mobile order make sure to download the My Disney Experience app. From there you can go to order food and it’s so easy! Mobile ordering is my favorite time savor while in the parks.

Will you be picking up one of these fun new souvenirs?

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Hosted By Jack Skellington!

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Ana Leal

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August 9, 2019

What’s this? A brand new fireworks show? Well yes it is!! “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” will debut on August 16th at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties!

Jack Skellington is taking over Magic Kingdom with an incredible story about how Halloween is not what you’d expect at all. Follow Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy on a trick or treating adventure along with Zero as they drawn into a mysterious haunted house. They’ll encounter dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and some Disney Villains along the way!

The show will feature amazing castle projections and lasers as well as dazzling fireworks that will illuminate the sky at Magic Kingdom Park.

Want to join Jack on this spooky adventure? Make sure to get your tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting at $79 for select nights after $10 advance purchase savings.

Photo and video credits: Walt Disney World

Disney Cancels Hundreds of Fox Films

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Kaitlyn

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August 9, 2019

Disney Cancels Hundreds of Fox Films. Though a good portion of these films would never come to fruition, Disney has given the axe to almost every film that Fox Studios had been looking to produce in the future. Roughly 246 films were in various forms of production. This comes as no surprise in the Disney-Fox merger, since similar practices are common after a merger of this proportion.

According to ComicBook.com, Disney only decided to green-light half a dozen films that were in post-production and only a handful of franchises that Disney feels will do well, particularly the Marvel based franchises such as Deadpool, X-Men, and Fantastic Four. Disney also plans on creating 4 more Avatar films with Fox Studio.

Many relatively successful films and potential stories were completely scraped, even some that were contracted to host sequels that will never see the light of day outside of the studio. Some of those titles include:

Assassin’s Creed 2
The Boogeyman
Chronicle 2
Flash Gordon
Hitman 2
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Magic: The Gathering
McClane
Megaman
Play Doh (Yes, really)
The Return of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space in 3D
The Sims

These films were in various stages of production at Fox Studio, while some were merely in the conceptual stages with the studio, but have officially been dismissed and will no longer be in consideration for production.

Disney has announced they plan to reboot a few of the fan favorite franchises such as Home Alone, Night at the Museum, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Cheaper by the Dozen, but with a catch. The reboots will be release via Disney’s new streaming service, Disney Plus (Disney+). It is not yet known if the films will be remade into new films or if they will be converted into series for Disney+.

Are you sad to see any of these Fox Films go? What franchises do you hope Disney decides to keep from the merger? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear your thoughts!

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

Photo Credit: ComicBook.com/Chris Pizzello/AP/Disney/Fox/IMDB/Universal/Wizards of the Coast/Trans World Entertainment/EA/Disney+

Watch An Exclusive Sneak Peak Of Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Ana Leal

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August 9, 2019

The newest addition to Walt Disney World, Disney’s Riviera Resort is set to open on December 16th, 2019.

But don’t worry because you don’t have to wait until then to get a sneak peak of this amazing new resort. Get an exclusive behind the scenes with an on-demand show “The Art Of Inspiration” now through October 8th, at ArtofRiviera.com

And as if that wasn’t enough, once you finish watching it, you can enter for a chance to win a Disney vacation with a five night stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Also make sure to keep an eye for an exclusive offer on Disney Vacation Club membership, exclusively for viewers of “The Art of Inspiration”.

In this show you’ll hear directly from Imagineers, stories about their artistic inspirations and process of storytelling that helped develop the resort. As well as sharing their influences like their love for Disney and European artistry that make Disney’s Riviera Resort a place that will inspire and make you feel like home.

Another thing you will find in this show is a behind the scenes look of the making of Disney’s Skyliner, coming this fall 2019. This new line of transportation will connect Disney’s Riviera Resort to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and other Walt Disney World Resorts.

Feel inspired to watch it? You won’t regret it!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN: Sweepstakes begins 12:00 PM ET 8/7/19 and ends 11:59PM ET 10/8/19. Open to 50 US/DC, must be 18 years old or the age of majority in jurisdiction of residence. Disney Vacation Club member entrants must be a member prior to 8/7/19. One entry per person/household.

Special Annual Passholder offerings coming to the Animal Kingdom on August 29th

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Chip

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August 9, 2019

Special Disney Character Greetings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Epcot – August 29, 2019

Meet Baloo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Creature Comforts from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Greet Jane and Tarzan at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Island Mercantile in Discovery Island from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Annual Passholder Exclusive Hidden Menus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park – August 29 through September 2, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Enjoy Annual Passholder-exclusive hidden menus, available for purchase at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
Locations: Nomad Lounge, Dawa Bar, Thirsty River and Restaurantosaurus Lounge.

Complimentary Simba Magnet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park – August 29 through September 5, 2019

Passholders can pick up a complimentary Simba magnet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
Location: Disney Trading Company

Disney PhotoPass Opportunities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Epcot – August 29 to September 12, 2019

Delight in PhotoPass opportunities with exclusive props at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Locations and Hours: Near Lower Bradley Falls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Important Details
Registration not required. Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice.

Not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged magnets. One magnet per Passholder. Available while supplies last. Must visit designated pickup location to receive the magnet. Must present your valid annual pass card and photo ID to receive the magnet.

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Passholder Appreciation Days Perks

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Chip

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August 9, 2019

Universal Orlando Resort revealed that for the first time ever during Passholder Appreciation Days, UOAPs can enjoy exclusive secret menu items across the destination from August 12 – September 30.

One of the best ways UOAPs can celebrate Passholder Appreciation Days is by indulging in more than 30 secret food and beverage offerings, including the Glazed Pork Belly Bianco Pizza at Universal’s Volcano Bay, an Appreciation Thyme cocktail at Universal’s Aventura Hotel, the Loaded Potato Webb at Universal Studios Florida, and more. Passholders can also purchase an all-new, exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle® souvenir cup and sample a new flavor called Grape Berry Blitz.

Sesame Chicken Bites - The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

Margherita Pizza Fries - Comic Strip Cafe

Loaded Potato Webb - Finnegan's Bar & Grill

Glazed Pork Belly Bianco Pizza - Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club and Whakawaiwai Eats

Cinnamon Honey Cold Foam Cold Brew - Starbucks

Chicken & Waffle Sliders - The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

Banana Brulee Milkshake - The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

Appreciation Thyme Cocktail - Universal's Aventura Hotel

Check out the Universal Orlando Blog for more information about these exclusive menu items and download the Secret Menu Guide here.

Along with delectable dining options, Passholders can take advantage of other benefits during Passholder Appreciation Days, including Early Park Admission on select days, special discounted nightly rates on select resort hotel stays, 20 percent savings on select Universal Express passes, discounts on Cabanas and Premium Seating at Universal’s Volcano Bay, and more.

For guests who aren’t already a Passholder and want to enjoy all that Passholder Appreciation Days has to offer, they can now purchase passes from less than $14 per month after down payment. CLICK HERE to learn more about Annual and Seasonal Pass options.

Cocoa Police Department Takes 25 Children to Walt Disney World

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Katelyn G

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August 9, 2019

Cocoa Police Department Takes 25 Children to Walt Disney World

Staff and officers of the Cocoa Police Department escorted 25 kids to Walt Disney World on Wednesday!

This trip was part of an initiative by Cocoa Community First Inc. which is a nonprofit organization.

The trip was sponsored by both Disney and the organization.

In a Facebook post, the Cocoa police wrote, “Thank you to everyone who supports this non-profit and thank you to Disney for helping us connect with our kids.”

The children were specially selected for their behavior and accomplishments by the Brevard County school principals and teachers.

“It’s about making them feel special and letting them know we are so very proud of their good behavior and accomplishments. We are grateful to be able to do this each year,” the post said.

The parents were thrilled for their children because it was the first Disney trip for many.

Check out Cocoa Police Department’s Facebook video below:

Source & Photo Credit: WFTV.

Fun Facts from Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion for the 50th Anniversary

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Chip

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August 9, 2019

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion opened on August 9, 1969 in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park.

Here are some frightfully fun facts to celebrate the 50^th anniversary:

The idea for a haunted house at Disneyland was included in an early concept design sketch by Harper Goff dating back to 1952, when Disneyland was still being conceptualized.
Within a week of the Haunted Mansion’s opening, Disneyland celebrated what was then its highest single-day attendance.
20 tombstone tributes exist both inside and around the exterior of the attraction. The epitaphs on the tombstones were written to honor several Disney Legends and Walt Disney Imagineers who created and maintain the attraction.
The final exterior concept for the house is heavily influenced by the Victorian-era Shipley-Lydecker House in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thurl Ravenscroft is the voice of “Uncle Theodore” who leads the “Phantom Five” quintet of singing headstones. His voice can also be heard at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room as the voice of both Fritz and Tangaroa.
The pipe organ seen in the ballroom sequence was featured as Captain Nemo’s pipe organ in the Disney film classic, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” For more details, check out George’s story here.
Leota Toombs, a former Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney Legend, served as the famous face of Madame Leota.
The Hatbox Ghost was featured in Haunted Mansion when the attraction first opened. Then, he mysteriously vanished, only to reappear in 2015 in time for the 60th anniversary of Disneyland.

So, foolish mortals, make your way to the Disneyland to celebrate 50 years of ghoulish delights and happy haunts. The ghosts of the Haunted Mansion are just “dying” for you to join them – as there is always room for one more!

Grand Floridian To Magic Kingdom Drawbridge Update

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April Crews

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August 9, 2019

Since 2013 our Anonymouse source has been telling us that the walkway between The Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom could be underway.

The walkway would be linking The Grand Floridian to the front of Magic Kingdom as well as to the Transportation and ticketing center.

This trip across Seven Seas Lagoon; would be in place of the crowded Disney buses, monorail, and ferry boat.

Back in July, we were able to confirm this, when Disney began to file the permits with the state of Florida.

Many questions were raised when the walkway was announced because this is the same place where the Electrical Water Pageant enters.

No need to fret, it’s no regular walkway. The walkway also doubles as a drawbridge so the Water Pageant will have no problems coming in and out. You can see the already constructed drawbridge awaiting installation.

While we still have no exact dates as to when the walkway will be open. You can follow us on any of our accounts listed below for updates as soon as we learn them.

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