Disneyland Guests Charged for fighting in Mickey’s Toontown

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July 23, 2019

The three guests have now been charged for the fight that occurred in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland earlier this month according to prosecutors.

The fight happened on July 5th and was caught on video.

Avery Desmond-Edwinn Robinson, 35, of Las Vegas, has been charged with five felonies and nine misdemeanors. He allegedly attacked his sister, brother-in-law and girlfriend, and endangered his child and three other children, according to a report issued from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

He is also accused of assaulting a Disneyland cast member and threating to kill a family member when they were trying to leave a parking structure according to the report as well.

Avery’s sister, 40-year-old Andrea Nicole Robinson of Compton, was charged with five misdemeanors, including four counts of battery and one count of assault. The woman’s husband, 44-year-old Daman Petrie of Compton, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of battery, according to the prosecution.

According to KTLA Avery Robinson is scheduled for arraignment on Tues and if found guilty he could serve seven years and four months in state prison and Andrea Robinson could face up to 2 1/2 years in prison if she is convicted of all charges.

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Marvel Unveils Thrilling New Experiences For Fans at 2019 Disney’s D23 Expo

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July 23, 2019

With only one month left until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo in Anaheim on August 23–25, Marvel announced a thrilling show floor lineup that includes guest appearances and panels, stage events, exclusive merchandise, and more!

Inside the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor, fans can step inside the action of Avengers: Endgame via a D23 Expo-exclusive video experience, and tour the costume gallery to see costumes worn by characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Throughout the weekend, Marvel Studios will host panel conversations with filmmakers and artists, as well as special talent signings inside the Pavilion. Fans can test their encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with daily trivia games for prizes.

Showcasing an array of new experiences for guests around the world to enjoy for years to come, the Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” Pavilion will give fans a unique look at Tony Stark’s latest plans to recruit guests to join alongside the Avengers in fully immersive areas filled with action and adventure in Hong Kong, Paris, and California.

Outside of the Pavilion, fans won’t want to miss Marvel’s exciting film, television, animation, and comic book panels and stage events. These include:

How to Draw the Marvel Way

Friday, August 23, 3:30 p.m. PT, and Saturday, August 24, 3 p.m. PT, Center Stage

Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Creative Director of Themed Entertainment Brian Crosby, and some of Marvel’s top artists take you step by step through a creative tutorial on how to draw your favorite Marvel characters!

Marvel Animation’s Venom Invasion and a World Premiere!

Friday, August 23, 6 – 7 p.m. PT, Stage 28

Join Marvel Animation for an exciting panel full of sneak peeks, special guests, and big announcements, including scoop on fan-favorite series Marvel’s Spider-Man and the world premiere of the new Marvel Rising special Battle of the Bands!

The Walt Disney Studios Hall D23 Presentation

Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – noon, Hall D23

The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films, including a peek at exciting projects from Marvel Studios. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!

MARVEL COMICS: Marvel 80th Anniversary

Saturday, August 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT, Stage 28

Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort take you through the amazing, incredible, and uncanny history of Marvel Comics! Get the inside scoop on the House of Ideas—from Captain America to Captain Marvel! As part of Marvel’s 80th anniversary celebration this year, this commemorative panel looks back at the history of the Marvel Universe, honoring the iconic characters and timeless stories that have inspired fans all around the world. Marvel will continue celebrating this milestone with its characters and fans in exciting ways all year—from comics and games, to digital shows, toys, collectibles, and more.

Additional panel details will be released in the coming days and made available on the D23 Expo app.

Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children ages 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $79 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children ages 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.

Lauren Ridloff To Star As First Deaf Superhero in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’

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July 23, 2019

Lauren Ridloff To Star As First Deaf Superhero in Marvel’s ‘Eternals‘. During Marvel’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic Con, Marvel Studios officially announced the lineup for Phase 4 of the MCU, including 6 new films, such as Marvel’s Eternals.

Best known as Miss Deaf America (2000-2002), Connie in AMC’s The Walking Dead, and her Tony-nominationed Broadway performance in Children of a Lesser God, Lauren Ridloff will star as the first deaf superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, also announced the official cast and director for Marvel’s Eternals.

Director: Chloe Zhao (The Rider)
Angelina Jolie (Thena)
Richard Madden (Icarus)
Kumail Nanjiani(Kingo)
Lauren Ridloff (Makkari)
Brian Tyree Henry (Phastos)
Salma Hayek(Ajak)
Lia McHugh (Sprite)
Don Lee (Gilgamesh)

Lauren Ridloff To Star As First Deaf Superhero in Marvel's 'Eternals'

“It’s about this group of incredible immortals but through their journey we really get to explore what it means to be human and humanity on our time on this planet,” Director Chloe Zhao said.

“The Eternals are a race of immortal aliens sent to Earth by the Celestials to protect humankind from the Deviants,” added Richard Madden. Ridloff signed to the audience that she is playing the first deaf character in the MCU.

Salem Hayek will be portraying Ajak, the leader of the Eternals. Though Ajak is traditionally a man in the comics, Marvel has decided to gender swap the role for the film. Hayek shared her excitement of playing the groups leader with the untraditional spin on the character. “I take my inspiration from our leader, Chloe, who’s also a strong woman and it takes a strong woman to do a movie like this because it’s so big and amazing and I’m so excited to be a part of it. The way she approaches leadership as a woman, as a strong woman, is that she sees them as a family. So there’s a lot of mother instincts in this Eternal, who is not supposed to have kids. So this is very exciting, and I feel very honored to be a part of a movie that is going to allow people who never felt represented in superheroes, or in this case Eternals, represented because I am proud to have a diverse family.”

Angelina Jolie who has been cast to play Thena, not Sersi as previously expected, shared her excitement as well with the fans at the SDCC Hall H panel, “I’m so excited to be here. I’m going to work 10 times harder because I think what it means to be a part of the MCU, what it means to be an Eternal, to be a part of this family, I know what we all need to do. We have all read the script. We have all know what the task ahead is and we are all going to be working very very hard. I’m training. I am thrilled. Thank you so much.”

In a wave of representation and inclusion for Marvel Studios in Phase 4, Lauren will portray Makkari, the first ever deaf superhero to star in the MCU. Feige also announced during the panel that another character in Eternals will be a member of the LGBTQ community, but neglected to name said character.

Marvel’s Eternals will premiere in theaters November 6, 2020. Are you excited for Marvel’s Eternals? What part of Phase 4 are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things Marvel!

Hey Howdy Hey The Slinky Dog Backpack By Loungefly Is Ready To Play

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Danielle

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July 23, 2019

The San Diego Comic Con showcased an array of incredible fandom merchandise! One of the stars of the Loungefly exclusives was the incredible Slinky Dog Backpack! If you weren’t able to snag this exclusive bag at the con, fear not! It is now available from BoxLunch.com!

The faux suede Slinky Dog mini backpack is as loyal as Slinky himself. There is plenty of spaces to store everything you need, with a main zip compartment, front zip pocket, or two side pockets! I am obsessed with the transparent Slinky-inspired front pocket, because it gives it a very 3d like effect for the slinky coil. As always the bag features a Loungefly brand badge with the Disney logo, it also has adjustable straps, bronze tone hardware, and faux leather die-cut details.

This is a SDCC exclusive bag, and only available on BoxLunch, while supplies last. The fun and playful backpack retails for $79.90

Extend Summer Fun with a Special Offer at Select Disneyland Resort Hotels

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Chip

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July 23, 2019

You can save up to 15% off select rooms at Disneyland® Resort Hotels from July 23-Sept. 26, 2019 when they book through Sept. 25, 2019.

This offer is valid select Sunday-Thursday nights.

Save up to 10% on Standard room types and 15% on Premium room types at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and Disneyland Hotel.

*Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at the same hotel for most Sunday through Thursday nights from 7/23/19 through 9/26/19. Book from 7/23/19 through 9/26/19; travel must be completed by 9/27/19. Premium room types included in offer are Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and only Artisan, Junior and Regal suites. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required to enjoy the Parks.

Sour Cherry Beignets at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland

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July 23, 2019

New Sour Cherry Beignets have debuted at the Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland!

Get ready to pucker your lips and squint your eyes as you bite into these Sour Cherry Beignets. This treat is made up of the classic beignet pastry with a sour cherry filling that resembles cherry candy. Finished with powdered sugar, these Mickey-shaped treats pack an awesome summer flavor.

You can snag a pack of 3 for $6.00 or a pack of 6 for $9.00 at the Mint Julep Bar.

Lastly, be sure to try these as soon as possible because they are only around for a limited time!

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New changes coming to Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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July 23, 2019

There are some new and exciting Additions and Enhancements Coming to ‘Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade’ at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

We shared last week Disney will be debuting an all-new incredible Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, a new interactive treat trail at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and attractions updated with new Halloween twists.

Disney announced today there will be some great additions to “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade!”

Presented twice nightly during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the parade brings forth a cavalcade of fiendishly fun floats as each land of the Magic Kingdom comes together to celebrate Halloween.

The parade opens with a flurry of favorite Disney friends, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in all-new Halloween costumes, as they trick-or-treat down Main Street, U.S.A. Representing Liberty Square, the Haunted Mansion unit features Hitchhiking Ghosts and a new addition, the spectral Bride, who glides among the waltzing spirits.

A new Tomorrowland unit brings The Incredibles and designer extraordinaire Edna Mode to “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade,” followed by Buzz Lightyear and Alien explorers discovering crystalline treasures on the surface of a planetary playset float.

Of course, no Halloween parade would be complete without candy. Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz and the girls from Sugar Rush make sure there’s plenty of sweet stuff to go around! Pirates sail in from Adventureland, Clarabelle Cow hosts a square dance during a Frontierland hoedown, and a wicked assortment of Disney Villains reigns over a Fantasyland-inspired grand finale.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off August 16, with events held on select nights through November 1.

Tickets are available now. Just click here.

New Terrifying Experiences at the Tower of Terror!

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July 23, 2019

To celebrate the opening of Disneyland Paris’ new Halloween season on September 28th, there are spooky changes coming such as adding new terrifying experiences at the Tower of Terror! Being one of Walt Disney Studios Park most favourite attractions, Disneyland Paris want to offer guests a new, permanent experience for thrill-seekers for more screams and surprises!

The new terrifying experiences at the Tower of Terror will include new stories, embellished with updated sound and visual effects concluded with new and impressive drop sequences like never before! These alternative scenarios will “drop” guests into the heart of the spooky Hollywood Tower Hotel as they feel immersed within this old hotel like they are a guest in one of the Twilight Zone episodes! There might even be a familiar face “dropping” by…

With new experiences and a more immersive story, this attraction will not only call to longtime fans but also to new “fresh” fans as well… Bjorn Heerwagen, Show Design & Production Director for Walt Disney Imagineering promises guests will experience surprises with “new thrills and emotions”. Disneyland Paris is looking forward to “unveiling the new drop sequences and effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which will create memorable and terrifying memories for guests of the Hollywood Tower Hotel”.

Drop-in if you dare, on September 28! Check out who’s spooking their way into Disneyland Paris’ Halloween season here. To purchase your tickets for this event click here.

Star Wars Convertible Backpacks Feature Hoth, Endor, and Tatooine

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July 23, 2019

The Force was strong with Loungefly at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, especially with all of the incredible new bags they debuted! Some of those bags included the new Star Wars Convertible Backpacks featuring some of our favorite planets from the original trilogy. These were originally exclusives, but they are now online at Loungefly.com while supplies last.

These bags were flying off the shelves at Comic Con, so we’re super excited they made their way online for us to find! There are three planet inspired bags, Endor, Tatooine, and Hoth. These are convertible bags, that can be worn as a backpack, or crossbody depending on how you snap the straps.

Each bag also comes with a removable pouch that lists some facts about the planets from a Galaxy far, far away. The details and artwork are screen printed and embroidered on these bags for a look that has dimension and texture. Inside the bags are lined with a coordinating fabric that says “In a galaxy far, far away” all over.

The new bags retail for $61.00, and can be purchased online:

With three absolutely epic designs available, it is hard to choose a favorite! Which of these new Star Wars Convertible Backpacks is your favorite?

Scarlet Witch To Play Big Role In Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness

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Kaitlyn

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July 22, 2019

Scarlet Witch To Play Big Role In Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness. Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch, will be teaming up with Doctor Strange in the long awaited sequel coming in Phase 4 of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

Returning director, Scott Derrickson, also teased that Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness will be the “first scary MCU film.”

As for what will take place during Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness, it appears that despite the outcome of the multiverse theory in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the multiverse is still a possibility in the MCU and one of the focuses of the sequel to Doctor Strange.

“Just because Quentin Beck makes up lies about the multiverse doesn’t mean it isn’t real,” says director, Scott Derrickson.

More information was shared during Marvel Studios Hall H panel at San Diego Comic Con. Even Benedict Cumberbatch gave the ever vague and mysterious answer to the question “What is in store for Doctor Stephen Strange?”

“He’ll be facing unexpected things. I think he’ll be in a position rather like the audience of not knowing what’s coming at him,” Cumberbatch said at the panel. “There was a lot of authority, I thought, in the Avengers iterations, so we’re going back to kind of destroy him, I think.”

At the end of Doctor Strange we saw Baron Mordo attempting to rid the world of those who wield their power from other dimensions. After no mention of the character during the panel at SDCC and until a formal cast list is compiled for the film, it is currently unknown if Mordo will make a reappearance in the sequel.

Elizabeth Olsen is also set to take on her own series with Paul Bettany’s, Vision, in WandaVision, coming to Disney Plus (Disney+) in Spring of 2021.

Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness is set to premiere in theaters May 7, 2021.

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Marvel Studios Announces Natalie Portman As Lady Thor in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

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Kaitlyn

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July 22, 2019

Marvel Studios Announces Natalie Portman As Lady Thor in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. During Marvel’s massive Hall H panel at San Diego Comic Con International a ton of news about Phase 4 of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) was shared with the world, including the new title for the next Thor film as well as the first appearance of Lady Thor on the big screen.

As Director Taika Waititi shared the news about Thor: Love and Thunder fans grew louder and louder until the sound was deafening. What started with his formal announcement of returning to Marvel to direct the film, the return of Thor himself (Chris Hemsworth), and Tessa Thompson’s (Valkyrie) return as the first official LGBTQ represented superhero in the MCU, Taika also announced that Lady Thor would make her debut on the big screen and would be portrayed by returning Thor Star, Natalie Portman (Jane Foster) and fans were loving it.

Portman has been MIA from the MCU since Thor: The Dark World, and by using archived footage from the film, she made a brief appearance in Avengers: Endgame during Thor and Rocket’s time hop back to Asgard to get the Reality Infinity Stone. She will make her reappearance during Thor: Love and Thunder and how will she plan on doing so? We will have to wait to find out.

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Natalie expressed her excitement for this new venture via her Instagram with the caption: “So thrilled to share the news with you today at #sdcc2019 that I’ll be returning to the @marvel #mcu as female Thor with legends @taikawaititi @tessamaethompson and @chrishemsworth. (Remember this as the before picture for when I get jacked).”

One of the reasons Natalie (Jane Porter) has been missing from the MCU was some personal struggles while on set the first two Thor films.

“As an actor, it’s like a completely different scale. Because when you’re making those movies, you’re working with so much blue-screen and so much fantasy your imagination has to be so much larger. It’s really challenging for me,” Portman previously said to Deadline. “I don’t feel like I’ve gotten it yet. I don’t feel like I’ve understood it yet. And so, it is something I’m fascinated by because I’m really challenged by it more than anything almost. Because when you’re in a room that looks like a room and has all the things a room has in it, you can interact with all that stuff, and all that stuff does what it does in life. You don’t have to imagine anything. You’re just in the emotional state of your character. And when you’re doing those blue-screen movies, you have to imagine everything outside and within. You have to create the whole world. It’s like being a kid again.”

We think Natalie will do an excellent job and it will be rather interesting to see how they plan to incorporate Lady Thor into the MCU. One of the biggest questions is how much of the original comic book character will they use in the film since in the comics Jane is diagnosed with cancer and receives help from Asgard after her family passes away. She becomes worthy of wielding Mjolnir and every time she transforms into Lady Thor her cancer gets progressively worse. Marvel could incorporate this storyline or decide to go a whole different avenue.

What exactly will this mean for the future of the franchise? We will have to wait and see when Thor: Love and Thunder premieres in theaters November 5, 2021.

Woman Banned from Disney World for Allegedly Punching Tower of Terror Cast Member

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Chip

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July 22, 2019

A 23-year-old Chicago woman at Hollywood Studios who was upset that she didn’t have a Fast Pass for Disney’s Tower of Terror ended up punching a Cast Member in the face and began pressing buttons on the ride according to an Orange Country Sheriff’s Report. The news was released on the Orlando Sentinel today but the incident happened back on July 13th.

The report states that the cast member didn’t press charges for the assault and even tried to help the 23-year-old get fast passes for the ride. The incident occurred in the area where guests are escorted to the library to see the ‘Twilight Zone’ introduction show and not on the ride itself.

Security was called after the scene started to escalate with family members taunting the Cast Member with profanities and recording the incident on their phones.

The girl attempted to flee but was later caught by Disney Security.

When the Orange Country Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene the cast members eye was swollen but she declined treatment.

Disney has issued a lifetime ban on the Chicago woman for the incident…

“We don’t tolerate unsafe behavior,” a Disney spokeswoman said when reached for comment.

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