This Star Wars Cookbook Will Have You Cooking With The Force

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August 8, 2019

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge takes you to the never-before-seen planet of Batuu in a place called Black Spire Outpost. The immersive experience takes you on a journey to a trading port where you’ll meet smugglers and traders, and the planet’s locals who according to Disney, have “a deep history of “farm to table” style whole foods and cooking traditions passed down through the generations.”

With the new Star Wars Cookbook coming soon, you’ll be able to bring these new recipes and cooking traditions to life! This Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge cookbook is the ultimate source for creating meals and treats from Black Spire Outpost and beyond. The cookbook is written from the perspective of Strono “Cookie” Tuggs, former head chef at Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana.

The synopsis of this story according to Disney Parks Blog:

“After his time on Takodana, Tuggs went on to operate a food freighter (known as “Tugg’s Grib” – a ‘traveling diner for diners traveling’) serving countless planets from across the galaxy. He now boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of the galaxy’s culinary delights born of decades of travel, research, and a love of the holovids of the legendary chef Gormaanda. In the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook, Tuggs’ first cookbook, Star Wars fans will find a wealth of delicious intergalactic recipes designed for home cooks of all skill levels. It will be published by Insight Editions and is coauthored by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel (an author of several bestselling medieval fantasy-themed cookbooks) and the award-nominated writer and editor Marc Sumerak, who’s work includes Hidden Universe Travel Guides: The Complete Marvel Cosmos and Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel’s Spacefaring Super Heroes.”

Look for the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook just in time for the holiday season in November, 2019. You can find more information and to purchase, check out the Insight Editions website.

What do you think of this galactic new Star Wars Cookbook?

Limited-Edition Silver Disney Dollar Available In Walt Disney World

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Susan Wilson

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August 7, 2019

Calling all Disney memorabilia collectors. There’s a brand new Silver Disney Dollar that has just arrived at Walt Disney World. This limited edition piece is reminiscent of the classic Disney Dollars that guests used to be able to purchase.

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This limited edition silver Disney dollar can be found in two locations. This one we got a quick picture of (before it was bought by some lucky collector) was located at the Art of Disney store at Epcot. The silver Disney dollars can also be purchased at the Cinema at the Magic Kingdom. It’s located on Main Street. The sign on this display was incorrect, I heard the cast member tell the gentleman who purchase the silver dollar that it was actually $150.00.

The silver Disney dollar is plated with fine silver with different colors etched in to make it look like a classic Disney dollar. These do not actually come with a Disney dollar that is actually a certificate of verification.

Disney dollars have been retired for a couple of years and were a great and inexpensive collectible. I’m lucky enough to still have a couple myself. The limited-edition silver Disney dollar is a great addition to any collection. Make sure if you’re planning on owning one of these fine pieces you get one soon since there’s no telling how many will be available. When this one was bought from the case yesterday they didn’t immediately replace it with another one. Will you be getting one of these limited-edition collectibles?

Universal Studios bringing Jordan Peele’s “Us” to Halloween Horror Nights

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Chip

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August 7, 2019

The reality unearthed in Universal Pictures’ global horror film blockbuster, Us, from visionary Academy Award^®-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele, becomes perilously tethered to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in all-new terrifying “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes, debuting this September.

Featuring the unnerving labyrinth of underground tunnels that stretch from coast to coast below America, to the disorienting and the ominous uprising of “The Tethered”— doppelgängers of every living man, woman and child in the country—the “Us” maze will place guests at the heart of this living nightmare where they quickly realize they are their own worst enemy.

The journey begins circa 1986 as guests follow in the footsteps of the young girl they first meet as Adelaide Wilson as she innocently ventures through a mirror funhouse at the Santa Cruz boardwalk and has a fateful and traumatic encounter with her tethered doppelgänger, an event that will forever alter both of their lives. The harrowing experience will then transition to present day, thrusting guests into the chaos of “The Tethered” uprising as they emerge from their tunnels to murder their privileged doubles in a nationwide coordinated act of rebellion.

“It’s very exciting to know that fans of Us will get to experience firsthand the terror of being stalked and tormented by ‘The Tethered.’ It’s been a lifelong ambition of mine to create a monster that would scare people on Halloween, so having ‘The Tethered’ join such esteemed company is a dream come true,” said Jordan Peele.

“Jordan Peele has put his indelible stamp on a new genre of psychological horror films with the Academy Award^®-winning movie, Get Outand the critically-acclaimed film, Us,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer, “Halloween Horror Nights,” Universal Studios Hollywood. “And, it’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with him and his talented team to bring his unique vision for Us to life as a ‘living horror movie’ as part of ‘Halloween Horror Nights.’”

“The idea that ‘we are our own worst enemy’ and the visuals around that notion are what made the story of Us so compelling, personal and exciting for our design team to translate,” said Michael Aiello, Sr. Director of Entertainment Creative for Universal Orlando Resort. “Surrounding our guests in that horrific world of duality Jordan Peele created is a perfect fit for Universal’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights.’”

Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited “Halloween Horror Nights” to become victims within their own horror film. Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror television shows, films and original stories come to life season after season. And, the streets of each park’s event are transformed into highly-themed scare zones where menacing scare-actors lunge from every darkened corner.

“Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 6 in Orlando and on Friday, September 13 in Hollywood. Additional details about the events will be revealed soon. All tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are on sale now. For more information about “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Freeform launches ’30 Days of Disney’ Programming in September!

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Chip

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August 7, 2019

For Disneyphiles everywhere, Freeform will air beloved Disney classics from Disney–Pixar’s “Toy Story” to Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (2016) and everything in between during the month of
September as they celebrate “30 Days of Disney.”

Each week (Monday through Friday) in September will be themed to highlight the best of Disney villains, singalongs, pirates and sheroes. Each weekend will also be jam-packed with more of your
favorite Disney films.

Sept. 2-Sept. 6 is “Villains Week,” featuring such classics as Disney’s “Maleficent,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) and Disney’s “The Lion King (1994).”

Sept. 9-Sept. 13 is all about Pirates and adventures with “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and more of Jack Sparrow’s escapades.

Sept. 16-Sept. 20 is “Singalong Week” and will have you belting out celebrated Disney songs from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” “High School Musical,” “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” and more. Selected movies will feature on-screen lyrics to help you immerse yourself in your own musical experience.

Sept. 23-Sept. 27 fans can root for their favorite Sheroes in such movies as Disney’s “Moana” and Disney’s “Zootopia,” among more of your Disney faves.

Freeform will give viewers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California with a two-hour special, “Star Wars:
Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits,” premiering SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, at 8 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the immersive and exclusive television event will allow audiences to explore the epic new lands and learn more about how this new planet of Batuu came to life. With celebrity guests including Kaley Cuoco, Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Leno, Sarah Hyland, Miles Brown and more, Walt Disney Imagineers and Disney Cast Members share how they helped bring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life with fascinating insider details.

The special will follow Neil Patrick Harris as he meets up with Keegan-Michael Key for some laughs in Oga’s Cantina and takes a tour of Batuu. Sarah Hyland learns about the tensions between the First Order and the Resistance and creates her own droid at the Droid Depot. Jay Leno explores Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, inside and out, and Kaley Cuoco takes a special sneak peek inside the incredible upcoming attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

“Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits” is executive produced by Brad Lachman. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim on May 31 and will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando on Aug. 29, 2019.

The programming event will also feature the Freeform premieres of “Iron Man,” Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon (2016),” “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” and more, as well as a special airing of the Disney Channel original movie “Descendants 3.”

Throughout the event, Freeform will be presenting, both on-air and on social media, a special Disneyland photo series with Disney influencers celebrating Disney bounding culture. Freeform will
also showcase on-air and on social media some of the biggest fans showing their Disney love, with short content featuring Disney bounding, cosplay and favorite moments.

Below is a night-by-night list of the movies airing during “30 Days of Disney.”

Sunday, Sept. 1
7:00 am – “Descendants”
9:30 am – Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons”
11:30 am – “The Pacifier”
1:35 pm – Disney’s “Hercules”
3:40 pm – Disney’s “Mulan”
5:45 pm – Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”

7:50 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story”
9:50 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 2”
11:55 pm – Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons”

VILLAINS WEEK (9/2 – 9/7)

Monday, Sept. 2
11:00 am – Disney’s “Hercules”
1:00 pm – Disney’s “Mulan”
3:00 pm – Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”
5:00 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story”
7:00 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 2”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “Maleficent”
12:00 am – Disney’s “Pocahontas”

Tuesday, Sept. 3
5:00 pm – Disney’s “Pocahontas”
7:00 pm – Disney’s “Maleficent”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast (1991)”

Wednesday, Sept. 4
7:00 pm – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast (1991)”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “The Lion King (1994)”

Thursday, Sept. 5
6:30 pm – Disney’s “The Lion King (1994)”
8:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “The Incredibles”

Friday, Sept. 6
11:00 am – “The Pacifier”
6:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “The Incredibles”
9:00 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.”
12:00 am – “The Pacifier”

Saturday, Sept. 7
7:00 am – “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings”
8:00 am – “Descendants 2”
10:30 am – “Descendants 3”
1:00 pm – “Freaky Friday (2003)”
3:05 pm – Disney’s “Tarzan”
5:10 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.”
7:15 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”
9:45 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”
11:50 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “WALL-E”

Sunday, Sept. 8
7:00 am – Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful”
10:00 am – Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)”
12:00 pm – “Freaky Friday (2003)”
2:05 pm – Disney’s “Tarzan”
4:10 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”
6:40 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”
8:45 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “WALL-E”
10:55 pm – “Tomorrowland” – Freeform Premiere

PIRATES WEEK (9/9 – 9/13)

Monday, Sept. 9
5:00 pm – “Tomorrowland”
8:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”

Tuesday, Sept. 10
5:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
8:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”

Wednesday, Sept. 11
4:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
7:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”

Thursday, Sept. 12
4:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”
8:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”

Friday, Sept. 13
2:30 pm – Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful”
5:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”
8:30 pm – Disney’s “The Jungle Book (2016)”

Saturday, Sept. 14
7:00 am – “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings”
8:00 am – Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful”
11:05 am – “The Pacifier”
1:10 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Cars”
3:50 pm – Disney’s “The Jungle Book (2016)”
6:20 pm – Disney’s “Zootopia”
8:50 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
11:30 pm – Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon (2016)” – Freeform Premiere

Sunday, Sept. 15
7:00 am – “The Pacifier”
9:05 am – Disney-Pixar’s “Cars”
11:45 am – Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon (2016)”
2:15 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
4:55 pm – Disney’s “Zootopia”
7:25 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story”
9:25 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”
11:30 pm – Disney’s “Pocahontas”

SINGALONG WEEK (9/16-9/20)

Monday, Sept. 16
2:30 pm – Disney’s “Pocahontas”
4:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”
6:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story”
8:30 pm – Disney’s “Moana” – Singalong Version

Tuesday, Sept. 17
4:30 pm – Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)”
6:30 pm – Disney’s “Moana”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “Mulan” – Singalong Version

Wednesday, Sept. 18
2:30 pm – Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)”
4:30 pm – Disney’s “Hercules”
6:30 pm – Disney’s “Mulan” – Singalong Version
8:30 pm – Disney’s “The Jungle Book (2016)”

Thursday, Sept. 19
11:00 am – “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” – Freeform Premiere
2:00 pm – Disney’s “Hercules”
4:00 pm – “High School Musical”
6:30 pm – Disney’s “The Jungle Book (2016)”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “Tarzan” – Singalong Version

Friday, Sept. 20
12:00 pm – “High School Musical”
2:30 pm – “High School Musical 2”
5:00 pm – “Freaky Friday (2003)”
7:00 pm – Disney’s “Tarzan”
9:00 pm – Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” – Singalong Version
12:00 am – Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)”

Saturday, Sept. 21
7:00 am – Disney’s “Pocahontas”
9:00 am – Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)”
11:00 am – “High School Musical 2”
1:35 pm – “Freaky Friday (2003)”
3:40 pm – Disney’s “Hercules”
5:45 pm – Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”
7:50 pm – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast (1991)” – Singalong Version
9:55 pm – Disney’s “The Lion King (1994)”
12:00 am – Disney’s “Pocahontas”

Sunday, Sept. 22
7:00 am – “McFarland, USA”
10:00 am – “Tomorrowland”
1:00 pm – Disney’s “Hercules”
3:05 pm – Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons”
5:10 pm – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast (1991)”
7:15 pm – Disney’s “The Lion King (1994)”
9:20 pm – Disney’s “Maleficent”
11:25 pm – “Descendants”

SHEROES WEEK (9/23 – 9/27)

Monday, Sept. 23
11:00 am – Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons”
6:30 pm – Disney’s “Maleficent”
8:30 pm – Disney’s “Zootopia”
12:00 am – “Freaky Friday (2003)”

Tuesday, Sept. 24
11:00 am – “Freaky Friday (2003)”
3:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
6:30 pm – Disney’s “Zootopia”

9:00 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 2”

Wednesday, Sept. 25
12:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
3:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
6:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 2”
8:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”

Thursday, Sept. 26
12:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
3:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”
6:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”
9:00 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”

Friday, Sept, 27
12:00 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”
3:30 pm – “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”
6:30 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”
8:30 pm – Disney’s “Moana”

Saturday, Sept. 28
7:00 am – “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”
10:10 am – Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch”
12:10 pm – Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
2:50 pm – Disney’s “Moana”
5:20 pm – Disney- Pixar’s “The Incredibles”
8:00 pm – “Iron Man” – Freeform Premiere
11:00 pm – “Tomorrowland”

Sunday, Sept. 29
7:00 am – Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon (2016)”
9:30 am – Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch”
11:35 am – Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
2:15 pm – Disney- Pixar’s “The Incredibles”
4:55 pm – “Iron Man”
8:00 pm – “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits”
10:00 pm – “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits”
12:00 am – Disney’s “Tarzan”

Monday, Sept. 30
7:00 pm – Disney’s “Tarzan”
9:00 pm – Disney – Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.”

**All programming subject to change.

Disney Shares Fall After Earnings Miss

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Tessa H

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August 7, 2019

Disney shares fall after earnings from their third quarter and nine months earnings for fiscal 2019. The document in-depth and full of figures but here at Chipandco.com, we are providing the key points! For those interested in the document, click here!

Key Points

Disney missed expectations for earnings and revenue in its fiscal third-quarter results released on Tuesday.
The stock fell as much as 3.7% in after-hours trading.
The company showed increased losses in its streaming segment due to its investments in streaming services Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+.

Here are the key numbers:

Earnings per share: $1.35 vs. $1.75 per share, according to Refinitiv estimates
Revenue: $20.25 billion vs. $21.47 billion, per Refinitiv

What Did Disney Have to Say?

In response to shares fall after earnings, Disney blamed the earnings miss on the ongoing integration with Fox which was finalised back in March for $71 billion.

The Walt Disney Company’s Studio Entertainment reported revenues of $3.8 billion during this quarter, which is a 33% increase a year on!

Likewise, Disney’s Media Networks unit reported revenues of $6.7 billion, which is a 21% increase a year on. Furthermore, the Parks reported revenues of $6.6 billion during this quarter which is a 7% increase in revenues a year on!

The direct-to-consumer segment reported revenues of $3.86 billion during this period and the operating losses increasing to $553 million from $168 million. The Walt Disney Company attributed the losses on Hulu, increased investments in ESPN+ and the new Disney+ streaming services. Disney+ is slated to launch in November at a cost of $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year. The service will feature content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. Hulu, ESPN + and Disney + bundle will be $13.99 a month, which is a similar cost to Netflix’s standard subscription plan.

Whilst Disney + will not have as much content as Netflix, Iger believes that the strength of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars will lure loyal customers. Iger also said that Disney + will launch in two international markets when it lands in November and is set to expand to additional markets over the next two to three years!

Furthermore, the Walt Disney Company also said they expect direct-to-consumer losses to rise to $900 million in the fiscal fourth quarter, as it continues to invest in content for Disney+.

Iger said Disney hopes to re-imagine popular Fox titles like “Home Alone,” “Night at the Museum,” “Cheaper by the Dozen” and “Diary of a Whimpy Kid” on Disney+ to attract more customers, with other programmes such as Loki, Lady & the Tramp and Star Wars in the works!

Alternatively, Cable Networks revenues have increased to 24% year-over-year to $4.5 billion during the quarter, whilst operating income increased 15% to $1.6 billion. The company attributed the income to the consolidation of Fox’s FX and National Geographic networks, as well as higher advertising revenues at ESPN, driven by two additional NBA finals games. It should also be noted that there has been an increase in programming and production costs, as a result of contractual rate increases for MLB and NBA programming and new rights for boxing and mixed martial arts.

Last month, Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame” became the highest-grossing film of all time, raking in $2.79 billion at the global box office and surpassing previous chart-topper “Avatar’s” record. The success of “Endgame,” as well as other titles like “Captain Marvel,” “The Lion King,” “Toy Story 4″ and “Aladdin,” could help Disney earn more than $9 billion at the global box office this year.

What do you think about Disney shares fall after earnings? Do you think the streaming services will be successful?

Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Collection Coming Soon

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Danielle

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August 7, 2019

We’re all excited about the 50th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland, and even Funko is celebrating! Funko is releasing a whole slew of Haunted Mansion Funko POP! figures to commemorate 50 years of unliving. Grim grinning ghosts from all over the mansion are being showcased in this haunting new collection.

There are lots of exclusives available as part of this collection, so it will be a chilling challenge to collect them all.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic and beloved Disney ride, with the Haunted Mansion’s creepiest residents. Add a spooky touch to your keychain with Pop! Keychains of Phineas, Ezra and Gus.

Ass a ghostly edge to your collection with Pop! figures of Madame Leota, Opera Singer, Bride and Mummy. These are some of my favorite characters, so all four are on my list!

Madame Leota will also be coming to the Disney Parks as an exclusive glow-in-the-dark Variant.

BoxLunch will be getting an exclusive Groundskeeper POP! figure.

The Harp Guy will be coming exclusively to Hot Topic.

You’ll find the entire Haunted Mansion gang as Mini Vinyl Figures shared at Hot Topic and BoxLunch, including the Singing Bust, the Bride, the Mummy, Madame Leota, Gus, Phineas, and Ezra.

You’ll be able to find a chrome variant 3 pack of the Hitchhiking Ghosts at Target. The chrome really gives them a ghastly ghost look!

Another Target exclusive will be the Ezra 10” Pop! figure.

Mini Vinyl Figures also available exclusively at Target include the Singing Bust, Opera Singer, the Mummy, Madame Leota, Gus, Ezra, and Phineas.

Target will even have Haunted Mansion tees to celebrate the 50th anniversary!

Which of the new Haunted Mansion Funko POP! figures coming soon are you dying to have?

‘The Great Mouse Detective’ May Be Getting A Live-Action Remake

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Kaitlyn

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August 7, 2019

‘The Great Mouse Detective‘ May Be Getting A Live-Action Remake’. According to a reliable source close to WeGotThisCovered.com, the next film on Disney’s Live-Action Remake list is none other than The Great Mouse Detective.

For those who may not be as familiar with The Great Mouse Detective here is a short synopsis of the film: “Basil embarks on the greatest case of his career when London’s master toymaker is kidnapped. He ends up pitting his wits against his old adversary, Professor Ratigan, who wants to become `supreme ruler of all mousedom’.”

Disney Fans who grew up during the Disney Renaissance, may remember that it started with the release of The Little Mermaid, but the studio only got the go-ahead to continue making movies after The Great Mouse Detective proved the studio could create great content if given the chance to redeem themselves after the total flop that was Disney’s The Black Cauldron, which nearly bankrupted the studio.

Basil and the gang stepped in and proved that even movies without Walt Disney’s direct influence or approval could do well in theaters, and so The Disney Renaissance was born.

The remake is rumored to be filmed in real locations, with the characters animated into the film after shooting, similarly to The Lion King (2019) and the upcoming untitled ‘Chip and Dale’ film. With both Aladdin and The Lion King Live-Action Remakes making over $1 Billion EACH, it looks like the trend is here to stay for as long as they keep being some of the most profitable projects ever by Disney.

What are your thoughts on the live-action remakes? Do you love them or hate them? Which films do you think Disney should do next? Or should they stop and focus on creating new content? Let us know what you think in the comments! We would love to hear your opinion.

As always, be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Disney!

Photo Credit: Disney

Disney CEO Bob Iger Claims D23 Members Will Get Early Access to Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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August 7, 2019

Disney CEO Bob Iger Claims D23 Members Will Get Early Access to Disney+. According to Buzzfeed reporter, Adam B. Vary, Bob Iger may have let it slip that Members of D23, the biggest group of hardcore Disney Fans, will be the first to get access to the highly anticipated Disney Plus (Disney+) streaming service before it launches in November 2019.

Vary posted to Twitter the claims that Bob Iger let the news slip during Disney’s Quarter Three earnings meeting with Disney shareholders and investors, but the news was really meant to go public at the 2019 D23 Expo, which is set to take place in just a few weeks (August 23-25).

https://twitter.com/adambvary/status/1158846384725848065?s=21

Many Disney Fans have been wondering if Disney+ would have beta-testing before launching this November, but it appears that only members of D23 will get the chance at testing out Disney+ before it launches to the public. For those who are dedicated Disney Fans and belong to D23, the biggest Disney Fan Club, this will come as very exciting news!

D23 Members, who are lucky enough to sign up for the service early, would become the first to try it out and view plenty of Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Fox Searchlight, and Blue Sky entertainment! Check out the full list of launch day content for Disney+ by CLICKING HERE.

Disney+ is set to publicly launch on November 12, 2019.

What are your thoughts on Disney’s decision to reward their biggest fans with this special offer? Do you wish they would offer beta-testing outside of D23? Will you be getting Disney+ when it launches this November? Which films are you most excited to see and what movies do you hope get added soon? Let us know what you think in the comments! We would love to hear your opinions!

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

Photo Credit: D23/Disney/Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty Images

Advanced Reservations Now Available for Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot at Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

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Kai Ingram

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August 7, 2019

Advanced Reservations Now Available For Oga's Cantina, Savi's Workshop and Droid Depot at Galaxy's Edge in Hollywood Studios

The Walt Disney World website and been just been updated to accept advanced reservations for experiences in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. You will want to book these ASAP on the day that you intend to visit Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.

Click the experiences below for direct links to each experience to make your reservation.

Oga’s Cantina (bar)⁣

Oga’s Cantina is a place where you can get alcoholic or non-alcoholic themed drinks.

Savi’s Workshop (build a light saber) ⁣

Savi’s Workshop is where you can build your own lightsaber (scrap metal as they call it, because the First Order has outlawed light sabers). The experience is $200 and is limited to one builder and one guest.

Droid Depot (build your own droid) ⁣

Droid Depot is where you build your own droid. This experience starts at $100 and is limited to one builder and one guest.

If you get the page that looks like this, don’t fret, you have just entered the queue to make your reservations.

Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios opens August 29th. All of the above experiences require a credit card hold and have a 24 hour cancellation window. Reservations will fill up fast so make sure you grab yours ASAP. We hope to see you in Batuu!

Takumi-Tei Is The Newest Restaurant To Join The Japanese Pavilion In Epcot

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April Crews

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August 7, 2019

The Takumi-Tei restaurant has become the newest member of the Japanese pavilion in Epcot. Its grand opening was August 6th, with the Vice President of Epcot and Mickey and Minnie Mouse in attendance.

The restaurant is a Japanese styled table service “inspired by the natural beauty of Japan”. The restaurant offers five different dining rooms each inspired by one of the earth’s elements: water, wood, earth, stone, and washi paper.
The water room is referred to as the Chef’s Table room and requires special reservations. The Chef’s Table experience can only be booked by calling (407) 827-8504 or by emailing [email protected]

Dress Code

Takumi-Tei is now the second restaurant in Epcot that requires a dress code. According to the restaurant’s website: “In order to preserve the atmosphere of this dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code. The minimum dress code is required—and dressier attire is also welcome. Please review the minimum dress code requirements: Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional. Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.”

Food

The menu offers multiple courses with one of its main staples being the braised wagyu beef and the traditional tea service. As well as maki sushi, yuzu cheesecake, and roasted duck. If you’re not one with a big appetite you can also choose from the a la carte menu. You can see the full menu here.

Reservations can be made up to 180 days prior either online or you can call 407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.

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Disney Springs Welcomes New Restaurant ‘Beatrix’

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Allison Luna

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August 7, 2019

Happy vacations call for excellent dining options and no one has a finer array of restaurants than Walt Disney World. One can hardly wander onto Disney property these days without encountering world-class meals, whether they be simple burgers and fries, high-caliber Asian fare, traditional Italian pizzas, or over-the-top sugary treats. Walt Disney World will soon be adding to the long list of attractive eateries at Disney Springs with the arrival of Beatrix, a neighborhood-style restaurant from the Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

Beatrix boasts a menu and ambiance that will appeal to tastes of all kinds, whether it’s those on the move who just need to grab and go, coffee and wine drinkers, gluten-free diners, as well as vegetarians and vegans. They promise to provide freshly made juice cocktails and a full selection of American beers and wine. A hometown feel will be aided by the provision of comfort food such as pastries, and abundant lunch and dinner options. However, health-conscious guests needn’t despair, as the menu will offer plenty of options with them in mind too!

According to Executive Partner and Divisional President, Marc Jacobs, “Beatrix represents the way people are eating today – it’s that mix of health and comfort. Whether grabbing a cup of coffee and your favorite pastry, or having a cocktail, lunch, or dinner with friends, it’s your neighborhood meeting place.” -Disney

Rest assured, we will be watching Beatrix’s progress over at Disney Springs closely. No Disney food can remain uneaten, no menu unexplored, especially when they sound as delicious as this!

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2020 Disneyland Tickets Packages Now Available

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Katelyn G

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August 7, 2019

2020 packages and tickets for Disneyland are now available!

The booking window has opened for Disneyland 2020. You can now start planning your vacations to check out Star War’s: Galaxy’s Edge or the new Marvel Land!

If you haven’t been yet, put Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beers on your list. You can sip on a giant milkshake and take the perfect Instagram picture.

Don’t forget to save up to snag a pair of Mickey ears so you can blend in with your surroundings!

Will you be traveling to Disneyland next year?