Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic is Back for 2019

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November 29, 2018

Moonlight Magic for Disney Vacation Club Members is back for 2019!

DVC Members will get the chance to RSVP to Moonlight Magic events hosted at the Disney Parks during 2019. Disneyland Park will be hosting an event on January 31, 2019 as well as these Walt Disney World Resort locations and event dates:

The Magic Kingdom (February 5th and 12th)
Epcot (May 13th and 20th)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (March 20th and 27th)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom (July 18th, August 8th and August 22nd)
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon September 18th and October 16th)

Guests who attend a Moonlight Magic event will have the chance to enjoy shorter-than usual wait times on major attractions, meet Disney Characters, attend fun and exciting dance parties, and enjoy complimentary refreshments through out the night. Basically the parks will become your playground where you can make some extra magical memories!

What you should know about booking your spot:

DVC Members can register themselves and up to 3 additional guests (Total of 4 per membership) OR up to the number of guests on the resort reservation. Children under 3 do not need to be registered to attend the event.
The booking process has been refined and it’s easier than ever to RSVP to this Disney Vacation Club exclusive offer!
DVC Members are asked to have their Member number at the ready when registering online for the events.
When the booking window opens you can go visit the DVC page online where you will enter a virtual waiting room (DO NOT refresh your page! It will update automagically!)
Then when a spot is open you will be redirected to the registration form for the Moonlight Magic Event and can book your spot!
Members who already have Disney Hotel reservations during some of the event dates will be given priority to RSVP for those dates.
In order to accommodate as many DVC Members as possible Members are only allowed to register for one Moonlight Magic per participating Disney Park.
An RSVP is required to participate in Moonlight Magic.
To attend the Moonlight Magic event at least one valid Disney Vacation Club Membership ID with a photo ID is required.
Some events will allow Fast Pass+ booking via the My Disney Experience App.

After booking your spot you can check back later for details about the event such as entertainment, characters, transportation, activities, and party hours. Entertainment, characters, and activities are subject to change or cancellation in the event of inclement weather (events are rain-or-shine).

Registration will open for the Moonlight Magic events as follows:

Disneyland Park: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 11 AM EST/8 AM PT

WDW Magic Kingdom:

Members WITH hotel reservations: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 9 AM EST
All Members: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 9 AM EST

Epcot:

Members WITH hotel reservations: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 9 AM EST
All Members: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 9 AM EST

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Members WITH hotel reservations: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 9 AM EST
All Members: Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 9 AM EST

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

Members WITH hotel reservations: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 9 AM EST
All Members: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9 AM EST

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon:

Members WITH hotel reservations: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 9 AM EST
All Members: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 9 AM EST

Guests who book the event, but later have to cancel can do so via the confirmation email. If your Walt Disney World Resort Reservation is cancelled your special event reservation will be automatically cancelled as well. For more information regarding DVC Member rules, modifications, and event details be sure to check out more information available on the DVC event page.

Win a Disney Wedding or Vow Renewal and Honeymoon from Omaze

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Kaitlyn

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November 29, 2018

Omaze and Disney have paired together to offer one lucky couple the chance to have a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding or Vow Renewal and help raise $1 Million Dollars for charity!

This isn’t just any Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, nor is it your standard Vow Renewal. Disney Fans will be excited to know this special day will be themed around the Beauty and the Beast films!

This magical event will host the lucky couple and their guests inside The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The ceremony will take place in front of Beast’s Castle and this will be the FIRST ever Disney Fairy Tale Weddings reception held inside the infamous Be Our Guest Restaurant!

If that isn’t a dream come true enough for you, there is even more to win! Disney is offering travel expenses for the couple to come to Florida for the event and a Disney Honeymoon stay at one of their Walt Disney World Resorts for 5-nights AND 6-day Park Tickets!

“How do I enter?” you may be asking. You can enter by visiting Omaze and pledging a donation by clicking HERE

Donations for this event will go to benefiting Give Kids the World, a Charity Village in Central Florida that benefits critically ill children and their families to provides a cost-free, one week long vacation. Your donations help to cover the cost for transportation, park and attraction tickets, meals, and their stay at the whimsically themed villas for the duration of their stay. Give Kids the World has helped over 160,000 families from all 50 States and families from 75 different countries around the world since opening in 1986.

For more information about Give Kids the World be sure to visit their site: www.givekidstheworld.org

“But wait… why do I have to donate to win?” For those who don’t know, Omaze is a fundraising/campaigning site that offers special and unique opportunities for lucky winners chosen at random who enter the various contests by donating to the cause for that prize.

Together Omaze and Disney will be able to help even more families going through a hard time to take their minds off their troubles and immerse them in a magical world for a week. The lucky couple who wins the prize will also get the chance to have a dream Disney Fairy Tale Wedding and Honeymoon, potentially at a fraction of the cost while helping these families. It’s a Win, Win!

You must enter before Jan 31st, 2019 in order to participate in this contest!

Actress Hilary Duff helps kick off disney store | shopdisney.com Toys for Tots holiday campaign

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Chip

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November 29, 2018

Actress Hilary Duff was on hand this week to kick off the Disney store and shopDisney Toys for Tots holiday campaign to help less fortunate children have a happy holiday season. As part of the “25 Days of Christmas” celebration on Disney|ABC Television, for every new, unwrapped toy donated at a Disney store in the U.S. or online through shopDisney.com, Disney store | shopDisney will donate $5 to Toys for Tots, up to $1 million. The campaign runs from today through December 15, 2018.

Additionally, beginning December 1 through December 25 in the DisneyNOW app, if a user plays a mini-game on the “25 Days of Christmas” activity page, their gameplay will “unwrap” one gift. Once 500,000 digital gifts have been “unwrapped,” Disney will make a $25,000 donation to Toys for Tots.

There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season across the Disney family:

Disney store and shopDisney carry the best assortment of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys, home and more. To add to the magic of the season, guests can visit their local Disney store every night at 7 p.m. from now through December 23 to participate in Disney store Holiday Wishes for a magically fun event where Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will appear on the screen to help make Holiday wishes.

The annual “25 Days of Christmas” event is being celebrated across Disney|ABC Television with holiday-themed programming airing across ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD throughout the month of December leading up to Christmas Day. PSAs related to the Toys for Tots #25TonsToyDrive will air across all networks, as well as on DisneyNOW and Radio Disney, throughout the campaign.

For more information about Toys for Tots, go to www.toysfortots.org

Panchitos Now Open at Coronado Springs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 29, 2018

If you’re staying at Coronado Springs, you’ll have a brand new place to shop, inspired by the Three Caballeros. Panchitos recently opened and we are loving the nod to one of our favorite classic films.

Panchito himself takes center stage posing in the middle of what we can only imagine is a wonderful ballad. “We sing and we samaba. We shout Ay, caramba!”

The new shop is the perfect place to pick up a keepsake or souvenir before heading home. Disney merchandise as well as Resort specific items are available to take home as reminders of a magical trip.

It will also be the perfect place to gear up for all of your park gear essentials as well, which is great if you find those super cute shoes you packed that you thought would be perfect turn out to be a pain…litterally. Or if your ear collection needs a new addition (doesn’t it always?)!

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ABC Announces Goldbergs’ Spinoff Show ‘Schooled’

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Chip

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November 29, 2018

“Schooled,” a spinoff of the hit comedy series “The Goldbergs,” will make its premiere on The ABC Television Network, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9. “Schooled” will air Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., following “The Goldbergs.” “American Housewife” will move to Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m., beginning TUESDAY, FEB. 5, on the network. ABC also announced that it has added an additional episode to the “American Housewife” season order. The series is produced by ABC Studios.

“Schooled,” set in 1990-something, follows the hilarious faculty of William Penn Academy, led by new music teacher and WP graduate Lainey Lewis (AJ Michalka), Principal Glascott (Tim Meadows), Coach Mellor (Bryan Callen) and young, enthusiastic super-teacher Charlie Brown, or CB for short (Brett Dier). Despite their eccentricities and crazy personal lives, these teachers are heroes to their students.

Get a first look at Schooled here:

Lainey goes from rebel student to rebel teacher in the 90s! #Schooled joins @TheGoldbergsABC on Wednesday nights, starting Jan 9! https://t.co/CmF35sVl5V

— Schooled (@SchooledABC) November 29, 2018

Tron Ride Construction Ramping Up

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 28, 2018

Tron ride construction is ramping up at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. While in the Fastpass line for barnstormer with my toddler, I noticed a lot of buzz on the other side of the Magic Kingdom train tracks. Ride construction on Tron has really started to rev up.

With a timeline of opening in 2021 to celebrate the Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary, things are starting to take shape. The new coaster is being built in a new area next to Space Mountain in Tomorrowland. To accommodate the space needed for the ride, the Walt Disney World Railroad and Tomorrowland Speedway will be temporarily closing late 2018/early 2019.

After the big reveal at the D23 Expo (2017) that Tron would be added to the Magic Kingdom, the excitement has been building. Is it 2021 yet?! I can NOT wait to ride Tron. Are you also counting down the days until Tron opens? Post in the comments below!

More Spidey Projects on the Horizon

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 28, 2018

More Spidey Projects on the Horizon

In addition to the upcoming Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse, Sony is working on two new projects: a sequel and an all-female spin-off.

Joaquim Dos Santos of Netflix’s Voltron series is set to direct the sequel, which is being written by David Callaham, who wrote The Expendables and is working on Wonder Woman 1984. It is not known what the plot will be, but Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse and its hero, Miles Morales, reportedly set some things up.

Lauren Montgomery, also of Voltron, is a potential director for the all-female spinoff, but nothing has been confirmed. Also not confirmed are any plot points, but one would expect to see Spider-Gwen, Spider-Woman, and possibly Silk. Bek Smith (Zoo) is writing this project.

Amy Pascal, producer of the most recent Spidey outing, as well as the live action films, will produce both of these projects.

Spidey fans should have no problem finding something to watch.

We’re So Happy About The Happiest of Holidays Mug at Magic Kingdom

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Danielle

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November 28, 2018

Holidays Mug

A cute holiday souvenir mug has popped up at Magic Kingdom, and just in time with the chilly weather too! The Happiest of Holidays Mug has the most heart warming graphic, and is simply adorable.

We're So Happy About The Happiest of Holidays Mug at Magic Kingdom

The mug features Mickey and Minnie sharing cookies, and warm drinks, while Chip & Dale, and some happy Gingerbread men play in the snow. There is also the cutest snowman in the background too. The fun souvenir mug is popping up all over at Magic Kingdom at snack carts, and quick serve locations. The price varies on where you find it, and which beverage you choose as well.

Are you a fan of the cheerful Happiest of Holidays Mug from the Disney Parks?

New Holiday Delights Appear at Amorette’s Pattisserie

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Katelyn G

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November 28, 2018

Ho, Ho, Ho! New holiday treat offerings have debuted at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs!

Amorette’s is a high-end pastry shop located in the town center portion of Disney Springs. Their usual offerings include gorgeous cakes, luxurious desserts like chocolate-covered strawberries and artisanal pastries. You can also enjoy a coffee or adult beverage like a wine slushy while you are there!

For the season, they have decked the halls and added a gorgeous holiday home scene made of chocolate in the display case complete with a snowman and decorated trees in the yard.

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Other delectable items include macaroons dressed up like snowmen and a Santa Mickey ornament for the price of $5 each.

Amorette’s is also offering character-themed gingerbread ornaments for $5.50. One is dressed like Goofy…teeth and all!

Lastly, a few jolly-themed, cult favorites have arrived – the gorgeous petit cakes!

The Holly Wreath Petit is a five-spice chiffon cake with honey mousse, plum pate de fruit jelly, and a chocolate feuilletine crunch. Yum!

The Winter Wonderland Petit is a cinnamon chiffon cake with salted caramel calvados mousse, cranberry cherry pate de fruit jelly, and roasted hazelnuts.

You can also enjoy two more Mickey-themed cakes during this holiday season. Both are wonderfully embellished – one in Santa’s classic garb and the other like a fun gingerbread house.

Disney always brings joy to those who visit in December with their wonderful theming and the treats at Amorette’s are no exception. Between shopping for Christmas gifts or enjoying a delicious meal, fulfill your sweet-tooth with these merry desserts from Amorette’s during the holiday season!

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2018 Disney Festival Sip and Savor Pass

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Jessica Jones

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November 28, 2018

The 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass at Disney California Adventure Park.

Guest can now get the most out of their experience at the 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park! Available to all guests, the Sip and Savor pass comes with eight pull-off tabs. These tabs can be used at any of the Festive Food Marketplace locations throughout the park! Guests can trade in each of these tabs for either one food item or one non-alcoholic beverage. There are twelve different delicious Festive Food Marketplace locations to pick from so guest have a wide variety to choose from! Having these multiple options will make your palettes jump with delight. Still trying to decide what to order? Then take a look at what Disneyland Resort Chef Jimmy Weita named as his eight favorites:

Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish at Merry Mashups
Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese at Winter Sliderland
Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice at Blissfully Braised
Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage at Holiday Duets
Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy at Blissfully Braised
Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles at Spicy Celebration
“Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron at Merry Mashups
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce at Visions of Sugarplums

You can check out all 12 delicious Food Marketplace locations by checking out the Foodie Guide to the 2018 Disney Festival of the Holidays. In addition, the Sip and Savor Pass can be picked up throughout the park, including the Festival of Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Holiday Central, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters. The Disney Festival of Holidays runs November 9, 2018-January 8, 2019.

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“Boots to Suits” Initiative at Disney Parks

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 28, 2018

As a Veteran, myself, Disney’s commitment to honoring the Armed Forces and those who have served never fails to amaze me.

The Walt Disney Company has long held a special relationship with those who’ve served offering discounts and even their own unique resort hotel as a way to say “thank you for your service”. It is well known that members of the military and veterans are also often invited to participate in the Retreat Ceremony at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Parks daily.

Did you know that Disney supports veterans in another very important way as well? The ” Boots to Suits ” initiative is a program to help those transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian life find jobs and the Walt Disney Company is an active participant. Recognizing the amazing qualities that Veterans bring to the table, Disney frequently seeks to hire former service members. Former military members find a home at Disney the is not unlike the one they had in the Service. The core values of both are remarkably similar making the transition from boots to suits one that is both exciting and easily made.

Disney and Fox Respond to Lawsuit Regarding Abandoned Malaysian Theme Park

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Kaitlyn

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November 28, 2018

On Monday, November 26, 2018, news spread like wildfire about Disney and Fox being sued by Genting Malaysia Berhad for wrongfully abandoning a previously contracted 21st Century Fox films theme park.

Genting claims Disney ultimately pulled the plug on the theme park after the Disney/Fox deal was struck despite a contract that was filled between Fox and the Malaysian based company, back in 2013. They also claim Disney did this intentionally to keep the creation of a competitive theme park from entering the fold and disrupting business for the Disney Parks. Genting says that Disney/Fox owe them $1.75 billion dollars in retribution for the theme park that had already started construction in a portion on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Along with the accusations and search for retributions GMB [Genting Malaysia Berhad] also believes this is a breach of contract and will present this along with other “proof” that Fox wrongfully terminated the deal by requiring drastic and “impossible” deadlines to have various tasks completed for opening the would-be theme park and backed out when those deadlines were not met.

In the lawsuit the GMB clearly stated their reasoning for the suit:“On information and belief, Fox’s soon-to-be owner Disney was now calling the shots, and its objective was no longer renegotiation of the MOA (Memorandum of Agreement), but termination. Permitting the ‘Fox’ brand to attach to a theme park over which FOX would have no control for what could amount to decades would have created business complications that Disney and 21st Century Fox preferred to avoid… Thus, on information and belief, Disney and 21st Century Fox, with knowledge of the Agreement, improperly directed FEG to terminate the Agreement.”

Genting Malaysia Berhad claims the are sitting on $180 million dollars in losses.

Disney and Fox are set to close this $71.3 billion dollar merger early into the new year.

The following day, November 17, 2018, Disney and Fox responded.

Disney released this statement, “The claims made against Disney in this matter are utterly without merit.”

“This lawsuit is entirely without merit. As the Complaint itself makes clear, Genting has been failing to meet the agreed-on deadlines for several years, long before the 21CF-Disney agreement. The allegation that Disney, rather than Fox, finally decided to declare a default is simply made up. We look forward to presenting all the facts in the appropriate forum.” stated a spokesperson for 21st Century Fox.

Obviously the entertainment companies will have more to say in court, but it seems they are confident that the proceedings will end in their favor. A court date has yet to be set, be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates on this situation.

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