90th Anniversary Mickey Coffee Blend And More From Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea

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June 10, 2018

90th Anniversary Mickey Coffee Blend

Coffee lovers at Disney have come to know and love Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company. They’re the official specialty of the Disney Parks, Resorts and Vacation Club. Now they have teamed up to release three new blends of coffee, that will be available at grocery stores. Come this August you will be able to find a 90th Anniversary Mickey Coffee Blend, and two others at stores nationwide, and online!

The 90th Anniversary blend was created to honor the big-screen debut of Mickey in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928. The blend will be a smooth, medium-roasted coffee that is as classic as our favorite mouse, Mickey. This limited-edition blend will be available towards the end of August.

The additional specialty coffees include Disney French Bistro, and Disney Organic Peru Alto Mayois. Disney French Bistro is a full-bodied dark roast that is currently offered to Walt Disney World Resort guests. The Disney Organic Peru Alto Mayois is a USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified coffee that is farmed using sustainable methods in a protected area of San Martin, located in the Amazon rainforest. Joffrey’s has worked with Disney and Conservation International to support the Alto Mayo Protected Forest Project in Peru.

“The Disney Specialty Coffee Collection is enjoyed by many guests and enthusiasts who want to taste a special part of the Disney experience in the comfort of their own home,” said Ted Abrams, Joffrey’s CEO. “We have heard from customers looking for our Disney coffees at their local grocery store and we are excited to finally be able to offer and make these coffees available to them at select grocery stores nationwide.”

Before all Joffrey’s coffee blends, created by their Roastmaster Chris de Mezzo, for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, were exclusively available to signature restaurants throughout the resorts as well as online at www.joffreys.com/disneyparksandresorts.

“Offering our guests another way to enjoy the tastes and delights of their Disney park experience at home is something we’re particularly thrilled about,” said Cathy Cline, Vice President of Disney Corporate Alliances “We’re proud to have collaborated with Joffrey’s to bring some Disney magic into kitchen pantries around the world.”

Will you be on the lookout for the 90th Anniversary Mickey Coffee Blend and other specialty blends at your local grocery store this August?

Disneyland’s Cinderella Bubble Wand Is Magically Fabulous

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Danielle

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June 9, 2018

Cinderella Bubble Wand

Who doesn’t love a whimsical bubble wand? Especially a Disney one that lights up with beautiful colors! The new Cinderella Bubble Wand from Disneyland does not disappoint! Although I may be a grownup, I kind of want one for myself.

Disneyland's Cinderella Bubble Wand Is Magically Fabulous

The newest bubble wand features Cindy’s iconic pumpkin carriage, and has a silver toned handle that makes this wand look like a regal scepter. It lights up in a few different colors, and looks stunning in the dark. The details on this wand are so intricate, I love it! I can just picture wielding this bubble want while munching on popcorn from the Cinderella Popcorn Bucket too.

This one doesn’t sing like the Ariel bubble wand, but us mom’s might kind of like that idea. You can find these at select locations through out the Disneyland Theme Parks, and Downtown Disney for $25.00. They have not popped up at Walt Disney World yet, but we’re crossing our fingers in hopes that they will soon! There is the Buzz Lightyear bubble wand coming soon to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World though.

I’m obsessed with the new Cinderella Bubble Wand, I think it’s just gorgeous. Are there other Disney characters you would like to see as the inspiration for future bubble wands?

Watch as Tamar and Toni Braxton Visit Walt Disney World

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Heather Adamczak

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June 9, 2018

Tamar and Toni Braxton Vist Walt Disney World

Watch Tamar and Toni Braxton take you along as they visit Walt Disney World! TV personalities Tamar and Toni Braxton recently visited the Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate Tamar’s sons 5th birthday and make some magical memories.

The Braxtons enjoyed the food and rides throughout the park and even took Toni on her first roller coaster, Big Thunder Mountain. “Being at a Walt Disney World vacation with my entire family has been nothing short of a miracle and a dream,” said Tamar Braxton. The family was able to spend some time with WDW’s leading lady, Minnie Mouse! The Braxtons wore matching red bow Minnie ears and shirts that say “Logan” with the number 5 on it to celebrate his birthday while they were there. Watch the video below to see more!

Photo: Disney Parks Blog

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Don’t Miss the Galaxy Cupcake Available at Fife & Drum Tavern in Epcot!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 9, 2018

Galaxy Cupcake

I am Groot Cupcake? Well, whatever it is, we think it looks delicious! Thanks to our friend, Mary M., we have photos of the new Galaxy Cupcake available starting today! This treat is available at Fife & Drum Tavern!

This chocolate cupcake is topped with buttercream and a white chocolate piece featuring Groot! It is available for $5.75 – or one snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan!

Galaxy Cupcake

This is one of the many treats you’ll find at Epcot in celebration of the new “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Live!” that opened today at America Gardens Theatre at Epcot! This new show is running five time a day through August 19th and is free with park admission.

This is just one of the many things happening during the Walt Disney World Resort’s Incredible Summer that kicked off a few weeks ago!

Photo Credit: Our friend Mary M.

See the Latest Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Progress

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 9, 2018

Who’s not excited about the openings of Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios? I know I am anxiously counting down the days to take my first spin on Slinky Dog Dash at Toy Story Land and see an actual AT-AT at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Our friends over at WESH 2 Orlando were fortunate enough to take their chopper to get a bird’s eye view of the two new lands and they were nice enough to share for everyone to enjoy!

Take a look at all the magic that is about to come to Hollywood Studios:

As you are probably aware, Toy Story Land will have it’s official opening this month on June 30. While there will not be an Annual Passholder preview, Disney just announced this week that special events will be held in Toy Story Land in the month of September for Annual Passholders.

An official opening date for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has not been announced but we have been told it will be in late Fall 2019. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is expected to open at Disneyland in the Summer of 2019.

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Video Credit: WESH 2

Get Your Collectibles Signed at These Epcot Merchandise Events

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June 9, 2018

Merchandise Events in Epcot

This month guests will have a chance to attend a handful of Epcot merchandise events. These special events will take place throughout the park and some will feature guest appearances and even artist signings.

If you are a collector and looking for the opportunity to have some of your collectibles signed, this may be your chance!

June 15 – June 17

United Kingdom Pavillion (12 – 7 PM) at The Queen’s Table – An event featuring Yardley fragrances and beauty products

June 19 – June 22

Norway Pavillion (12 – 7 PM) at The Puffin’s Roost – a signing with Larry Dotson

June 20 – June 24

Future World (1 – 8 PM) at Art of Disney – an artist signing with David Doss

June 21 – June 22

United Kingdom Pavillion (12 – 7 PM) at The Queen’s Table – an event featuring Sterling Silver Jewelry and an appearance by a Kit Heath representative

Of course, there are many other events popping in addition to the Epcot merchandise events this summer, including the Guardians of the Galaxy- Awesome Mix Live concert series. And if you take a walk throughout Epcot merchandise will be appearing all over, such as this adorable Groot sipper!

Groot Sipper

Source: The DIS

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Disney Announces Imaginations Design Competition at Shanghai Disney

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June 9, 2018

Exciting news coming out of Shanghai Disney! just announced plans to launch Disney Imaginations Shanghai, a design competition based on Walt Disney Imagineering’s renowned Imaginations Design Competition, in Shanghai for the first time this summer. The Disney Imaginations Shanghai seeks and nurtures the next generation of diverse dreamers and doers who combine storytelling with the latest technologies to create immersive experiences for Disney theme parks, resorts, and attractions.

Students from select universities across Shanghai will be invited to participate in the competition where they will use their technical, artistic and creative skills to propose hypothetical concepts for an entertainment-focused experience or product. These projects are not intended to be built by Disney but serve as a creative exercise for the participating students and an opportunity for Shanghai Disney Resort to look for future theme park designers. The finalist teams will compete for the first place award during the final competition hosted at Shanghai Disney Resort, and the winning team will be eligible to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) in Glendale, California, fully sponsored by Shanghai Disney Resort. Members of the winning team will also be offered an internship at Shanghai Disney Resort, where they can gain unique educational and professional industry experience.

Shanghai Disney Resort is a magical destination filled with creativity and happiness, creating memories for millions of guests from China and around the world. Since the resort’s April 2011 groundbreaking, the cultivation of local talent and the collaborative teamwork of local and international professionals have been essential in developing, designing and creating a Shanghai Disney Resort that is “authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese.”

The resort continues to bring the best of Disney’s creative practices to China, and also recruits and trains local talent to join Disney’s creative force. The introduction of Disney Imaginations Shanghai is an example of the resort’s commitment to nurturing, cultivating and inspiring young talent through creativity and imagination. The competition also represents a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their talent for integrating innovative and globally diverse ideas.

Started in 1991 by Disney Legend and Imagineering executive, the late Marty Sklar, the annual Imaginations Design Competition is renowned for seeking out the next generation of Disney Imagineers. Some participants even go on to internships or full-time positions at Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks and resorts worldwide. Inspired by the idea of this acclaimed design competition, the Disney Imaginations Hong Kong was launched by Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in 2011. Now, Shanghai Disney Resort is launching Disney Imaginations Shanghai, a program that invites passionate students to showcase their talents in creative entertainment and win opportunities to work with leading experts in the theme park industry.

The first Disney Imaginations Shanghai design competition will pilot at select universities across Shanghai, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Theatre Academy, East China University of Science and Technology, Donghua University and University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, with support from the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission. Starting next week, Shanghai Disney Resort will launch a roadshow at these select universities to introduce more details and call for applications.

Can’t wait to see what magic comes out of this program at Shanghai Disney!

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A Magical Photo Walking Tour of Disneyland Resort

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June 9, 2018

Joshua Sudock from Disney Parks Blog takes a weekly walk through Disneyland Resort to document current events and keep the photographic archive fresh while also making some art. (What a cool job, by the way!) He has shared some photos from recent walks and they are for sure magical!

Take a look for yourself:

Sudock’s day usually begins at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park. Sudock says of this picture, ” One of the great joys of this gig is figuring out new, fresh ways to photograph the resort’s many iconic locations. I thought the sun rising behind this cartoon fish talk/gas pump looked interesting and it’s a picture I can’t remember seeing before.”

Sudock was able to catch the new “The Incredibles”-themed Pixar Fest Monorail Orange while walking along the old Fantasyland Motor Boat Cruise dock. He thought it looked gorgeous against the pinkish clouds, blue sky, and green foliage. I have to agree!

The Tabebuia Impetiginosa tree blossoms are breathtaking when they are in bloom. Sudock was able to capture them with the Matterhorn in the background for this shot.

As you know, there is magic everywhere at Disneyland Resort! Sudock took this photo to document the way the lit signage reflects against the new Main Street U.S.A. brickwork after an early-morning steam cleaning.

Sudock was able to catch this incredible photo at Disney California Adventure Park just as the sun was rising.

For Sudock’s last stop, he caught the exquisite rock work of Cadillac Ridge at Radiator Springs Racers as the sun sets on Cars Land. Amazing!

These are simply magical! A big thanks to Joshua and Disney Parks Blog for sharing these Disneyland Resort works of art with us all!

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Registration Open and Dates Announced for 15th Annual Festival Disney Competition

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June 9, 2018

2019 marks the 15th anniversary of Festival Disney at Walt Disney Wold. Festival Disney is the annual music competition that features choirs, bands, and orchestras from around the world. For the past 14 years, this event has featured over 7,000 performance groups! We are happy to announce that the 2019 festival will be held on select weekends from March 1 to May 4, 2019.

The competition allows directors to choose between competitive and non-competitive performance opportunities and will also receive educational adjudication from nationally-recognized music educators. Each weekend during Festival Disney culminates with an upbeat awards ceremony where groups can will be awarded “Best in Class,” as well as gold, silver, or bronze awards for their talents.

To learn more about this festival with character, check out the video below!

Registration is now open for the 2019 Festival Disney. For additional details and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Have you participated in Festival Disney before? Do you plan on participating in 2019? Let us know in the comments below!

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Premiere of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live’ at Epcot Brings New Treats That Are In a Galaxy of Their Own!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 9, 2018

The day we have all been waiting for is here! “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” kicks off today at Epcot. This new show invites guests on a musical journey through the cosmos with Star-Lord and Gamora at the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot.

And, you know it’s not a party without some food! So, Epcot has debuted some limited edition treats to help you celebrate this party from another galaxy.

First off is the adorable Groot Sipper Cup available at Liberty Inn. The cup includes you choice of fountain or frozen beverage. For guests over 21, you can also opt for a Rocket Fuel Slushy with frozen Coca-Cola and bourbon.

For other delicious drink options, head over to Fife & Drum Tavern where you can enjoy an “I am Float” Root Beer with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and mint leaves. While there, check out the Awesome Mix Slushy which features layers of frozen lemonade, blue raspberry, and strawberry.

Also available at Fife & Drum Tavern, sink your teeth into the chocolate Galaxy Cupcake with buttercream and Groot adorned on white chocolate!

“Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” is offered five times a day from June 9 to August 19. It’s included in your Epcot park admission and a part of the “Incredible Summer” offerings at Walt Disney World this Summer!

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Disney VoluntEARS Bring Magic To Children’s Hospitals

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 9, 2018

Mickey pays a visit to child in the hospital

Tracing back to the days of Walt himself, The Walt Disney Company has always been a supporter of children’s hospitals. Often times, Walt would visit children and young patients in hospitals while accompanied by Disney characters and animators. The Company has since carried on this tradition offering not only financial support to many children’s hospitals but also spending the time to brighten up patients days.

Disney VoluntEARS make hospital visit

Most recently, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger joined senior Disney executives in bringing a touch of Disney magic to patients and their families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). At the visit, patients were gifted with Disney items and greeted by special guests including Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald. The characters also spent some time in the playrooms and engaging in a craft activity with children and their families.

Disney VoluntEARS and Characters make a hospital visit

The visit is part of Disney’s Team of Heroes philanthropic initiative and outreach program focused on children’s hospitals. In March, Iger announced a five-year plan to commit more than $100 million in company resources to reimagine and improve the experience at children’s hosptials. In addition to providing more than 10,000 wishes a year through wish-granting organizations such as Make a Wish, Disney is also remodeling hospital playrooms and lobbies around the world, as well as providing resources and support from Disney VoluntEARS.

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Get ‘Incredible’ on a Disney Cruise Line Sailing

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June 9, 2018

We are less than one week away until “The Incredibles 2” premieres in movie theaters everywhere! Did you know that guests on a Disney Cruise Line vacation will still get to see it even though they are at sea? That’s right! Just like when other Disney movies are first released, Disney Cruise Line will be showing “The Incredbles 2” in their onboard theaters at the same time as it debuts on land.

If you are on a cruise and want to opt for some room service and take a little break from all the magic onboard, well you can do that too! “The Incredibles” is currently on-demand all Disney Cruise Line ships along with an enormous line-up of Disney animated and live-action moveis. Do you have plans to be on a Disney Cruise in the next week? Well, you are in luck! An in-room viewing party complete with milk and cookies is the perfect way to celebrate the return of the Incredibles!

As always, with Disney, the littlest cruisers are not left out of the fun! Sign up your diaper-wearing baby for Jack Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash. This high-speed crawling race named for the youngest in the Parr family. invited babies to put on their race numbers and crawl to the finish line of 20-foot track. The rousing music from the movie and the cheers of an atrium full of spectators will get these babies moving! This “incredible” event is offered year-round on most Disney Cruise Line sailings.

Where will you be watching “The Incredibles 2” premiere? On land or at sea with Disney Cruise Line?

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