Check Out The Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Flatbread At Magic Kingdom

August 31, 2018

Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom is a great stop for some incredibly delicious flatbreads. Each month, they introduce their ‘Flatbread of the Month“. It’s always fun to see what they come up with! Currently, they have a tasty Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Flatbread!

The flatbread is covered in sour cream, macaroni and cheese, a three cheese blend, bacon bits and chives. Yummy!! It is priced at $11.99 and counts as one Quick Service credit on any Disney dining plan. I also love their Caprese Flatbread. It’s topped with tomatoes, basil and fresh Mozzarella cheese. So good!

They also have an extensive allergy menu that has offerings for gluten, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, milk, peanut, tree nut and soy allergies.

Hurry by Pinocchio Village Haus to check out the Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Flatbread before it disappears! Pinocchio Village Haus is located in Fantasyland beside “it’s a small world” and across from Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.

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New Mary Poppins Merchandise is About to Fly in

Danielle

August 31, 2018

Mary Poppins Merchandise

Hold on to your umbrellas Mary Poppins fans, a practically perfect in every way collection is headed our way! A new Mary Poppins Merchandise collection from Merchoid is about to fly in, and it’s as sweet as a spoon full of sugar.

New Mary Poppins Merchandise is About to Fly in

Protect yourself from the weather with the Practically Perfect In Every Way Umbrella. Featuring a molded Parrot handle and a printed quote on the canvas that you might recognize, it’s the perfect item for any Poppins fan. It’s amazing, we know, but close your mouths, ‘we are not a codfish’. This is most definitely my favorite item from the Mary Poppins Merchandise.

New Mary Poppins Merchandise is About to Fly in

For those who are more comfortable indoors, the Already Sweet Enough Cosplay Apron is a great way to legitimately sing ‘A Spoonful Of Sugar’ at every opportune moment. Forget medicine, this is sure to go down a treat!

Drink your hot beverages in the ‘most delightful way’ with the Wise Words Cup/Saucer Set and As I Expected Tape Measure Latte Mug. Whether you’re giggly, stubborn, or practically perfect in every way, these are just the ticket for sipping away at your drinks eloquently.

If you’re more of a foodie, then the Hop To Attention Penguin Waiter Salt and Pepper Shakers might take your fancy. Fill it with salt, pepper, or a spoonful of sugar, ‘anything for you’!

Never lose your trinkets again, thanks to the Umbrella Accessory Dish. It won’t throw out any sassy comments, but ‘that’s as it should be.’

With so many practically perfect items to choose from, what is your must have from the new Mary Poppins Merchandise collection?

Will Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Close at the End of the Year?

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 31, 2018

Disney internet has been all abuzz with rumors that one of the popular dining shows at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will be closing. I have seen reports that Hoop-Dee-Doo is set to close along with Mickey’s Backyard BBQ. After doing some research, it does look like Mickey’s Backyard BBQ will close its doors for good at the end of the year.

If you look on the official Walt Disney World website, you can see there are dates scheduled for the country-themed dining experience throughout the month of December:

However, when you jump to January 2019, you can see there are no dates on the calendar:

So you may be wondering why Mickey’s Backyard BBQ may be closing. We think it has to do with the rumored new resort coming to the site where River Country used to be. The pavilion that hosts the BBQ is next door to the former site right where the new DVC resort is rumored to be built. Please keep in mind that neither the new resort or the closure of Mickey’s Backyard BBQ has been confirmed by Disney at this time. There are also online reports that the BBQ may move to a new location but again, nothing has been confirmed by Disney yet.

If you have never experienced Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, I highly suggest making reservations now! I refer to it as a hidden gem at Walt Disney World and always a must-do for my family!

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Spooktaular Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears Have Materialized

Danielle

August 31, 2018

Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears

Has the Halloween season at Walt Disney World continues, new spooky delights continue to pop up! New Spooktacular Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears have now joined the fun! If you missed out on the Tightrope Walker inspired ears, these are just as fabulous.

Spooktaular Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears Have Materialized

Beautiful fabric inspired by the infamous Haunted Mansion wallpaper adorn the Minnie ears, in purple and black. A bow that looks like it was cut straight from the costume of a Cast Member Mansion Maid sits in the middle with a grim grinning gargoyle taking center stage. These ears have taken the classic imagery of the beloved ride, and mixed it into a boo-tiful accessory. You can find these gorgeous Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom for $24.99.

Spooktaular Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears Have Materialized

If Minnie Ears are not your thing, but you still want a fright-tastic Haunted Mansion accessory, you’ll love the new fascinator that is available as well. This beautiful accessory is a deep purple, with layers of lace and ruffles, with a Haunted Mansion emblem at the top center.

Which of these ghoulishly grand new Haunted Mansion accessories is your favorite?

Dates Announced for Atlanta Braves Final Spring Training Season at Disney World

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 31, 2018

If you have always wanted to catch a Major Leauge Baseball game at Walt Disney World, this is your last chance! Dates have just been released for the Atlanta Braves final Spring Training Season at Walt Disney World.

The Braves are scheduled to play a total of 16 games at Champion Stadium inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The first game of the Spring Training season will be against the Washington Nationals on February 25, 2019. Then, the Braves will host popular MLB contenders like the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros on March 4 and March 17, 2019; New York Yankees on March 18, 2019; New York Mets on February 26 and March 26, 2019; and St. Louis Cardinals on March 12, 2018.

The final game for the Atlanta Braves in Walt Disney World at the ESPN Complex will be held on March 23, 2019 against the New York Mets. The Braves will then move their Spring Training operations to North Port, Florida. The move was supposed to happen at the beginning of the 2019 Spring Training season but was pushed back due to construction delays at the new stadium.

As mentioned, next Spring will be the last chance to catch an Atlanta Braves game at Walt Disney World and experience the magic of MLB Spring Training. Guests attending a game will be treated to character appearances and special moments including kids running the bases and other in-game entertainment that have made Braves Spring Training at Disney a grand slam.

Tickets for the 2019 Atlanta Braves final Spring Training go on sale November 19, 2018. Go Braves!

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Dole Whips and More Now Available for Mobile Order at Disneyland

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 30, 2018

The Mobile Order feature has rolled out at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with much success. Currently, the feature is available at pretty much every quick service location in Walt Disney World. At Disneyland, there are currently about 15 locations that offer the service. However, several new locations will offer the convenient feature at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure in the coming weeks.

Beginning today, some of the new locations guests will be able to order their snacks and meals while at Disneyland are:

Bayside Brews at Disney California Adventure Park
Harbour Galley in Disneyland Park
Tiki Juice Bar in Disneyland Park – Home of the world-famous Dole Whip!

Beginning next month, Disneyland guests can use the mobile order feature at the following quick service locations:

Edelweiss Snacks at Disneyland Park
Stage Door Cafe at Disneyland Park
Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland Park

The Mobile Order feature can be accessed directly from the Disneyland app. simply search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place an order. Your linked credit card will be charged when you notify the restaurant of your arrival. No more waiting in lines to order or pay! Here is a little tutorial on how it all works:

Have you tried the Mobile Order feature yet? Let us know what you think about it in the comments below!

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Chicken Guy! with Guy Fieri

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 30, 2018

Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri, and restaurateur, Robert Earl, along with Disney executives and very special guest, Chef Mickey Mouse, were at Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs today for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. On hand to officially welcome Chicken Guy! to the Disney Springs family were Matt Simon, Vice President of Disney Springs and Lisa Onopa, Director of Operating Participants Department, Walt Disney World Resort, and Brandon Peters, Walt Disney World Ambassador. Hundreds of guests were lined up in anticipation of the ceremony and were rewarded for their enthusiasm with a tasty treat, as Fieri and Earl handed out samples of their chicken tenders and the restaurant’s 22 signature sauces to the hungry crowd.

Growing up as a fan of all things Disney, I was absolutely stoked to be able to share a stage with Chef Mickey Mouse!,” Fieri said. “My partner, Robert Earl and I, wanted to bring an incredible chicken-forward concept to life and couldn’t be happier to have our first location be at Disney Springs.”

“This is such an exciting day for us, and we are so glad that you all came out and joined us!,” Earl said to the throngs of guests eagerly anticipating the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Are you all ready to try some amazing chicken?”

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Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual chain dedicated to serving delicious, succulent chicken tenders paired with a wide variety of flavorful sauces meant to please all palates. The menu at Chicken Guy! features one-of-a-kind all-natural fresh chicken tenders, hand-pounded to maximize crunch and paired with a wide selection of delicious sauces. Brined in fresh lemon juice, pickle brine and buttermilk, and infused with fresh herbs, these tenders deliver on flavor and texture. The menu features the tenders—grilled or fried—in sandwiches, straight up on skewers, or in meal-sized salad bowls, and a wide array of sauces to enjoy with the chicken as well as tempting sides like Guy Fieri’s fries, crowd-pleasing mac ‘n cheese, fried pickles and fresh slaw.

If all of that isn’t enough to satisfy, Chicken Guy! has two delicious Flavortown Frozen Treats that will make anyone’s sweet tooth stand up at attention! The Triple Double Ice Cream Treat, a large cup of deliciousness combining triple chocolate and double mint, that may cause a few cases of brain freeze; or the Cinnamon Apple, a heaping cup of vanilla soft serve ice cream smothered in Cinnamon Toast Crunch & Apple Jacks cereal.

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ABOUT CHICKEN GUY!

With its flagship location now open at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort, Chicken Guy! features one-of-a-kind tenders pounded out to maximize crunchy texture and flavor, served with an array of tantalizing sauces. They are brined in a mixture of fresh lemon juice, pickle brine and buttermilk and infused with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices, giving Chicken Guy! tenders their unique texture and flavor. Sourced from chicken that is all-natural, antibiotic free, never frozen, hand-pounded and breaded fresh every day. Chicken Guy! tenders are paired with your choice of a wide range of delicious sauces–your taste buds will be thanking you for the experience. For more information, visit www.chickenguy.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @chickenguy and on Facebook @realchickenguy. Chicken Guy! is open Monday – Thursday from 11am to 11pm and Friday – Saturday from 11am to midnight.

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Rivers of America Drained as Part of Liberty Square Riverboat Refurbishment

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August 30, 2018

The Liberty Square Riverboat at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has been undergoing a refurbishment for about eight months now. Most of the work on the Riverboat has taken place “above water” until now.

Recently, some of the water in Rivers of America has been drained so the track for the Liberty Square Riverboat can be worked on. Check out the photos below to see what a portion of Rivers of America looks like currently:

While the Liberty Square Riverboat is not functional at this time, Tom Sawyer Island is still open for guests to enjoy as a barrier has been installed to make sure all of the water is not drained.

A reopening date has not been announced for the Liberty Square Riverboat but it should be reopened for guests to ride within the next few months. Make sure to keep it here with Chip & Co. for all the latest!

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Disney Has Won Injunction Against Redbox For Selling Movie Codes

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 30, 2018

Disney Has Won Injunction Against Redbox

As of now Disney has won their injunction against Redbox for selling digital movie codes. As of now, those codes can no longer be sold separate from the Blu Ray or DVD they came with.

This has been an uphill battle for Disney but on Thursday a federal judge in California granted a motion for a preliminary injunction.

Almost a year ago Redbox, who operates DVD rental kiosks found in retail stores nationwide, began buying Disney Combo Packs, breaking them apart and selling the digital download codes at a reduced cost. Disney filed a copyright lawsuit against Redbox at that time.

In February Redbox won their first go-round with Disney. U.S. District Court Judge Dean Pregerson sided with Redbox. He stated the issue the first sale doctrine, allowing someone who legally buys a copyrighted work to sell or dispose of that copy. Disney packaged stated “Codes are not for sale or transfer,” grating Disney power beyond what their copyright covered.

Since that decision Disney had changed the wording on Combo Pack. They have also changed the terms of use on the download sites. And now they’ve amended their complaint. The first product to reflect this change is Black Panther. New language now states, “Digital code redemption requires prior acceptance of license terms and conditions,” “The digital code contained in this package may not be sold separately” and more.

According to Disney this is now an enforceable “clickwrap” agreement and it required affirmative assent. In response Redbox claims that an restrictions after purchase and not able to be enforced and that no contract was created at the time of the sale.

But this time the judge sided with Disney.

“It is undisputed that Redbox has actual knowledge of the redemption sites’ clickwrap terms, which do appear to create a restrictive license,” he writes.

Redbox continued to maintain their defense the Disney misused their copyright, but again, the judge did not agree.

You can read the entire court document here.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Photo Credit: Disney

New Character Dining Option Coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 30, 2018

As we previously reported, rumors were circulating that a new character dining experience featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs would be coming to Walt Disney World. Today, I am happy to report Disney has confirmed this news and the new character meal will debut at Artist Point in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Guests attending this new Storybook Dining option at Artist Point are invited into an Enchanted Forest-lie dining venue inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” While not all of the Seven Dwarfs will be on hand for the new experience, guests can expect to visit with Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and even The Queen. Delightful music and other activities will bring the classic fairy tale to life.

The new dining experience at Artist Point will feature a prix fixe menu with shared appetizers, choice of individual plated entrees, and “sweet spells” to finish the meal.

While an exact date for Storybook Dining at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s Artist Point was not announced at this time, we do know that it is expected to being this winter. Keep following along with us here at Chip & Co. for the exact date and when reservations will open.

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It’s All About The Drinks At Epcot’s International Food And Wine Festival

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

August 30, 2018