Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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November 12, 2018

Holiday Merchandise

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has arrived, and Magic Kingdom has been transformed into a Holiday Wonderland. There is also lots of festive Holiday Merchandise full of cheer to bring home the memories of your Christmas Party visit.

Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

There is an assortment of cheerful red apparel for the whole family featuring Mickey, Minnie, and even the Chipmunks with holiday inspirations.

Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The specialty party mug is simply cute as a button! This stunning mug has a whimsical shape with a rounded button, and even comes with a “whipped cream” lid to keep your drinks covered and warm.

Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

What better way to keep the memories of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party alive, than with a commemorative ornament you can hang on your tree for years to come? This stunning ornament feature the Mickey and Wreath party logo inside a snow globe like design with lots of golden sparkle.

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Disney Trading Pins are always one of my favorite souvenirs. They always make great keepsakes, that I can use to decorate so many things. There are multiple sets, in addition to the individual pins available this year too. I’m loving the “puffy” snowman characters set.

Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

MagicBand fans will delight in this year’s special party band. A festive red band is adorned with Cinderella Castle decked out for the holidays, and Mickey & Minnie dressed in their Holiday finest, with a sprinkling of snowflakes falling around them.

Holiday Merchandise At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Annual Passholders attending Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party can find a few exclusive treats. A t-shirt, ornament, and pin are available exclusively for Passholders. The AP exclusives design is a Donald take-over for the Christmas Party, and features that whacky duck in a mix up with the Toy Soldiers.

You can find all of these festive Holiday Merchandise items at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights in November and December!

Toy Story 4 Teaser Trailer is out now

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Chip

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November 12, 2018

Woody and the rest of the toys are back for an all-new adventure in “Toy Story 4,” welcoming new friends to Bonnie’s room, including a reluctant new toy called Forky. “Like most people, I assumed that ‘Toy Story 3’ was the end of the story,” said director Josh Cooley. “And it was the end of Woody’s story with Andy. But just like in life, every ending is a new beginning. Woody now being in a new room, with new toys, and a new kid, was something we have never seen before. The questions of what that would be like became the beginning of an entertaining story worth exploring.”

A teaser trailer slated to debut with “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” in theaters Nov. 21, is available today. Check out the new teaser trailer here:

But Forky insists that he is NOT a toy! An actual spork-turned-craft-project, Forky is pretty sure that he doesn’t belong in Bonnie’s room. Unfortunately, every time he tries to get away, someone yanks him back into an adventure he’d rather skip. “The world of Toy Story is built upon the idea that everything in the world has a purpose,” said Cooley. “A toy’s purpose is to be there for its child. But what about toys that are made out of other objects? Forky is a toy that Bonnie made out of a disposable spork, so he’s facing a crisis. He wants to fulfill his purpose as a spork, but now has a new toy purpose thrust upon him.”

Filmmakers called on comedian Tony Hale to provide the voice of Forky. “It’s a huge thrill to be part of the Toy Story family,” he said. “But it’s going to take a while for it to really sink in.”

Said Cooley, “When we thought up this character, Tony was the first actor that came to mind and I’m thrilled he accepted. Tony’s performance as Forky is a comedy salad of confidence, confusion, and empathy… served by hilarious spork.”

How were filmmakers able to convince Hale to give voice to Forky? “A utensil’s existential crisis?” he asked. “I’m in!”

Toy Story 4 is coming to theaters in Summer 2019. #ToyStory4

Disney Introduces Wilderness Warming Huts to California Adventure

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 12, 2018

Disney has introduced Wilderness Warming Huts to the Grizzly Peak area of California Adventure for guests who are brave enough to face the rapids of Grizzly River Run. Park Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore has two simple rules for these Wilderness Warming Huts. First, there are only five people maximum allowed per hut, and second, proper park attire is required at all time, this includes shirt and shoes… so it looks like Humphrey the Bear just might be out of luck for his turn in these warmers.

The warmers are located across from the Rushin’ River Outfitters as park guests exit from their journey along the rapids of the Grizzly River. It is almost guaranteed that guests will be soaked from their excursions along the river and will be in need of drying off and warming, which makes the new Wilderness Warming Huts a cozy addition to the area. For guests looking to get toasty like a marshmallow after their time on the rapids, the Wilderness Warming Huts will cost $5.00, which will give them approximately 5 minutes of warming bliss and the promise of dryer clothes for their future explorations of the lands located beyond. Just think, it’s like a big warm bear hug from Humphrey himself.

Disney Christmas Tree Backpack Lets You Park Hop in Holiday Style

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Danielle

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November 11, 2018

Disney Christmas Tree Backpack

Backpacks tend to be one of my favorite bags to carry when exploring the Disney Parks. Of course with the holidays around the corner, I obviously need a Christmas inspired bag for my trip! I think this Disney Christmas Tree Backpack is fabulous, and sparkly too!

This is a drawstring cinch pack, so it slips on easily, and is handy for slinging on and off for rides. Instead of strings it has wide straps, which really makes for a more comfortable experience wearing. A swirl of green “wire” creates a festive tree, topped with Mickey Ears, and finishes at the bottom with Mickey shoes. The wire is of course a strand of Christmas lights, featuring you guessed it, Mickey shaped lights, which are also sparkly. Not only is this bag adorable, it’s also super affordable at just $19.99 too!

You can find this sparkling Disney Christmas Tree Backpack on Etsy HERE.

Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park

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Robbie

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November 11, 2018

Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park

Disney’s Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park has started! Are you ready to experience the most magical time of the year at the Disneyland Resort? We brought you a taste of the holiday additions to Disneyland yesterday and today its Disney’s California Adventures turn. The Festival of Holidays is a unique celebrations from around the world. Explore the sights, sounds and flavors of a holiday celebration inspired by diverse cultural festivities and traditions.

Take a look at some of the holiday flare brought to Cars Land!

Photos above Courtesy of our writer Mindy Davis

During Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival, witness the pomp and pageantry as Her Highness is officially welcomed to Disney California Adventure Park. Then get ready to Meet Elena of Avalor in person for pictures, autographs, and royal fun! From November 9 through December 24, look who’s coming to town! Don’t miss the fun of Santa’s Holiday Visit at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Santa Claus and his elves will be on hand for yuletide activities and special surprises. Then, after St. Nick returns to the North Pole, enjoy a fun, festive meet-up in this same location with Santa Goofy from December 25 through January 8.

In addition to special seasonal parties, culinary offerings and Character Greetings, musical magic will fill the air throughout the event:

Let your holiday spirits soar to the sounds of Mariachi Divas.
Blue 13 Dance Company salutes Diwali with a Bollywood blast of traditional dances.
Mostly Kosher lights up a joyful Hanukkah happening with their eclectic klezmer style.
The Sound celebrates Christmas and Kwanzaa with soulful a cappella favorites.
Phat Cat Swinger puts a sassy, brassy twist on holiday classics.
The Holiday Toy Drummers bring their one-of-a-kind beat to the street!

The Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting pf the magnificent 50-foot tree brings to life in dazzling splendor—daily from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019. The community of Buena Vista Street welcomes you and your family to their joyous tree-lighting ceremony. In the plaza outside Elias & Co.—where holiday cheer and festive decorations fill the air. Then, watch in wonder as this towering tree twinkles to life with a kaleidoscope of colored lights, hundreds of whimsical ornaments and swags of gleaming garland.

Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park

The holidays bring out the wonder in aw in all who come through the Disneyland Resorts. The attention to detail and the beautiful displays are something you don’t want to miss.

Photos above courtesy of Robbie Bulus.

Special Run of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” headed to El Capitan Theatre

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 11, 2018

A special run of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet is being held at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. From November 20 to December 16, the film can be seen in brilliant Dolby Vision Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos Sound Technology, and in Disney Digital 3D on Sundays at 10:00 AM and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office.

El Capitan moviegoers will enter the world of the internet as they step inside the theatre, and can take selfies along the Ralph Breaks the Internet-themed mural wall. Later, as the lights go down, audience members will be treated to living internet projections before the start of the movie!

“The El Capitan Theatre is simply the best place to see Ralph Breaks the Internet this holiday season,” said Ed Collins, General Manager of The El Capitan Theatre. “Not only will Guests literally walk into the world of the internet at The El Capitan Theatre, they can even be the first to see the movie by attending our special Double Feature on Tuesday, November 20 at 4:00 pm, and enjoy both Wreck-It Ralph followed by Ralph Breaks the Internet back to back!”

Tickets to the Special Opening Night Double Feature are $45 each and include a Reserved Seat, Movie Themed Screen Wipe, Cinch Backpack, Special Collectible Popcorn Container with one refill, and 20 oz Bottled Drink.

Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet showtimes are: double feature opening night, Tuesday, November 20 beginning at 4:00 pm (only). November 21 to December 16 daily 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 4:00PM, 7:00PM & 9:55PM (9:55PM on Opening Weekend and Fridays and Saturdays following). Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet will be shown in Disney Digital 3D on Sundays at 10:00 AM and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. All other showtimes will be shown in 2D. Showtimes and dates are subject to change. Special group rates of $12 for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.

Another option is the Dave & Buster’s Movie & Meal Package. For $40.00 per person, you get a reserved seat to see the movie at The El Capitan Theatre, and a meal at Dave & Buster’s plus a $10 Game Card. Reservations are required in advance. This offering is available for all showtimes November 21, 2018 – December 16, 2018. Guests will choose one entrée from special Dave & Buster’s menu at the time of their seating. Tax & gratuity included. Does not include alcohol – guests can purchase and pay on their own.

For parents of little ones, The El Capitan Theatre offers a very special Tiny Tot Tuesday for the first show every Tuesday. During these special screenings, parents and small children may enjoy the movie in a tot-friendly way—with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels.

Declared a Historic Cultural Monument by the City of Los Angeles and restored to showcase its original lavish architecture, The El Capitan Theatre has been since 1991 an exclusive first-run theatre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, for The Walt Disney Studios. The theatre also hosts live stage shows, world premieres, special events, and screenings of classic Disney films.

College Basketball Returns to Walt Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 11, 2018

College Basketball Returns to Walt Disney World

If you love college basketball and will be visiting Walt Disney World around Thanksgiving, your vacation just got a lot more exciting. The AdvoCare Invitational will be underway at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from Nov. 22 – 25 and tickets are still available! The tournament bracket features 8 teams playing 12 games taking place over three days, with each team competing in one game per day, ending with the championship game on Sunday, Nov. 25. So, in between exploring all of the fall magic taking place across Walt Disney World, be sure to visit the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for some great college hoops action!

Upgrade your tickets to Park Hopper Plus to add a visit to the ESPN complex, and visit ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets!

Give your family the gift of a Disney vacation this holiday season! Contact me to book now! I’m a travel agent with Pixie Dusted Dreams Travel & Events, the official travel agency of Chip and Company. I’m a huge Disney fanatic and former Cast Member! You can reach me by email at [email protected] or find me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Salivate Over 12 Days of Hot Dogs at Casey’s Corner

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 11, 2018

Salivate Over 12 Days of Hot Dogs at Casey's Corner

Chances are you’re probably familiar with Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom. Chances are that you’ve probably had one of their hot dogs available on their regular menu. Chances are that you haven’t tried all of their Hot Diggity Dogs of the month, however! If you’re a hot dog fan and have been anxious to get in on this rotating menu…Casey’s Corner has got you covered this Christmas season!

From mashed potatoes to Cheetos, these specialty dogs are coming and will be made available (one each day) as Casey’s Corner launches their 12 Days of Christmas Dogs special this December!

For 12 days, you can get all merry and bright (or fat and sassy) as you dine on several limited menu options…all featuring not-so-normal takes on the classic American hot dog. Let’s take a look at the menu!

Dec 14: Pineapple Teriyaki Dog – a little oriental twist loaded with roasted pineapple, teriyaki sauce, and green onions
Dec 15: Buffalo Chicken Dog – add some spice to your diet with Buffalo chicken, garlic-ranch sauce, and celery
Dec 16: Greek Dog – experience the Mediterranian with red onion, banana peppers, olives, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese
Dec 17: Cuban Dog – piled high with mojo pork, swiss cheese, relish, and mustard
Dec 18: Aztec Dog – topped with creamy elote mixed with spicy lime, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and sweet and spicy ground beef
Dec 19: Philly Cheesesteak Dog – roast beef, cheese sauce, and sauteed onions and peppers
Dec 20: Casey’s Classic Dog – topped with bacon, cheese, fried onion straws, and hash browns
Dec 21: Cheesy Dog – what’s better than cheese puffs? Cheese puffs with cheddar cheese and queso cheese of course
Dec 22: Jalapeno Popper Dog – covered with cheese sauce, garlic-ranch, bacon bits, jalapeno poppers, and sliced jalapenos
Dec 23: Loaded Mashed Potato Dog – topped with caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, garlic mashed potatoes, scallion sour cream, and green onions
Dec 24: Poutine Dog – topped with fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, and chives
Dec 25: 2 Foot Long Hot Dog – your choice of two toppings! Pick either Casey’s Classic Chili, Chili Cheese, and Macaroni and cheese (Foot long hot dog option is available through December 25th-January 1st)

Each exciting and delicious option will be available for one day only! Minus the final option, which will be available for a week. So, if you’re tired of the normal, boring holiday cuisine catch a boat, bus, or monorail over to the Magic Kingdom. Casey’s Corner is sure to get your Christmas palate excited with this awesome 12-day hot dog rotation.

Christmas has come to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Chip

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November 11, 2018

Christmas decorations are now up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we couldn’t be more excited.

A stunningly beautiful Christmas tree greets guests at the entrance of the theme park.

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The tree is decorated all around with some of your favorite Disney characters. I especially love Chip & Dale.

As you walk through the gates you are welcomed with more decorations. I love how the color fits in with the theme of the Animal Kingdom.

As you can see very subtle.

You will find Christmas decorations everywhere you look.

Even in the stores 🙂

So now all 4 theme parks are decorated for Christmas. You can check them out below.

So do you have a trip planned to Disney World this Christmas? If not fill out the form below and let one of our Pixies help you plan the magic!

Unique Animal Experiences with Adventures By Disney

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 11, 2018

Did you know that Adventures By Disney gets you up close and personal with furry friends during your vacation? Adventures By Disney offers several amazing animal encounters such as bottle feeding Irish sheep, harvesting rice alongside water buffalo in Laos, and riding horses through the beautiful Montana countryside. These are just a few examples of the guided tours with Adventures By Disney.

Are you a bird lover? Enjoy exotic predators and want to gaze at them as they run loose in the wild? Well, Adventures By Disney has it covered. All of your wildlife wishes will come true thanks to Adventures By Disney.

Here’s a quick video that gives you a glimpse of some the amazing animal experiences offered by Adventures By Disney.

As always, Adventures By Disney exceed all expectations of a perfect vacation by going above and beyond to make sure you have the best guides and the best experiences to talk about for years to come.

If you are interested in planning a trip with Adventures By Disney, to Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line or any other Disney Park I’d be happy to help. I am a travel agent with Pixie Dusted Dreams Travel & Events, the official travel partner of Chip and Company. I love all things Disney as well as being a former cast member. My services are free and I offer quick, no-obligation quotes. You may contact me at [email protected] or find me on Facebook.

Olaf Cupcake Debuts at Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 11, 2018

Do you wanna hold a snowman? Everyone’s favorite hugger is now the star of his very own cupcake. How cute is this Olaf Cupcake? As part of the Flurry of Fun at Hollywood Studios, Christmas treats galore have been popping up around the Park.

This cupcake is made of chocolate cake with buttercream icing, sugar sprinkles, and topped with a white chocolate candy, Olaf. I am absolutely loving it. The way the buttercream frosting and sugar sprinkles on top come together to look like snow really gets us into the spirit of things. It’s a bit denser than most buttercream frostings, which to me, is a good thing. It adds heft to the chocolate which is mildly flavored and light and fluffy. The two come together to balance each other and create a cupcake that is truly worth melting for.

You’ll find this and other amazing treats at and Commissary and Backlot Express. It’ll run you $4.99 plus tax or you can use a snack credit if you are on the Disney Dining Plan.

Have you picked one of these up yet? If you have please tell us what you thought in the comments.

Disneyland Resorts Refurbishments for November 2018

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Heather Adamczak

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November 11, 2018

Disneyland Resorts Refurbishments for November 2018. While planning your fall and winter trips to the Disneyland Resorts you want to make sure you take into consideration any closures that may be taking place. We have compiled a full list for your convenience.

Disneyland® Park
Matterhorn Bobsleds “it’s a small world” Space Mountain Mark Twain Riverboat Indiana Jones Adventure	July 30 – Nov. 15, 2018 Oct. 22 – Nov. 8, 2018 Nov. 1, 2018 Nov. 12 – 16, 2018 Nov. 27 – 29, 2018
Disney California Adventure® Park
World of Color	Now – Late 2018
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
Poolside Service at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa White Water Snacks	Sep. 24 – Nov. 21, 2018 Sep. 24 – Nov. 21, 2018
Disneyland Hotel
Tangaroa Terrace	Sep. 9, 2018 – TBD

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