Why Halloween Time is the Best at Disneyland

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October 18, 2018

Why Halloween Time is the Best at Disneyland – Have you wondered what the best time of year is, to plan a trip to Disneyland? Well, a cast member shares their favorite. Halloween of course!

Halloween arrived at Disneyland September 7th and runs through October 31st. Plenty of time for you to enjoy all the fall delights and Not-So-Scary fun at the park. Favorite experiences are transformed into festive frights sure to bring a smile.

Every inch of the park is magically made over – attractions, decor, characters in their Halloween best. Happy haunts and treats are around every corner.

Just two weeks remain of this spooktacular season. Take a look at the video below with Disneyland Resort cast members as they share their love of the season. Then get to planning a wickedly good time at the happiest place on earth.

When the calendar changes and October 31 is come and gone, all the fall splendor and ghoulish glory will vanish just like the ghosts in the Haunted Mansion!

How do you celebrate the season? Fall decorations? Apple picking? Corn Maze? Share with us here at Chip and Co.

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Joshua Bassett Cast as Lead in New High School Musical Series

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October 18, 2018

Joshua Bassett Cast as Lead in New High School Musical Series

The lead in the upcoming “High School Musical: The Musical” series has been cast, and Joshua Bassett is the guy. Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service, which is set to launch in late 2019, will be the home of this 10-episode series. It is based on the iconic Emmy^® Award-winning “High School Musical” franchise and will be filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah, in a single camera documentary style.

Bassett plays Ricky, a dashing high school junior who launches a plan to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s production of “High School Musical.”

“Joshua’s interpretation of the Ricky character was brilliant – funny, winning and, at the same time, uniquely vulnerable. The audience is going to love watching this charismatic young actor put his stamp on this next chapter of the ‘High School Musical’ franchise” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

The story follows as a group of high school students who stage a performance of “High School Musical” for their fall theater production, only to realize that as much drama happens offstage as onstage. Every episode will include a new rendition of a beloved song from “High School Musical” as well as an original song.

Bassett said, “As someone whose childhood was shaped by the cultural phenomenon that is ‘High School Musical,’ I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to tell this story. Go Wildcats!”

A native of Oceanside, California, 17-year-old Bassett is an actor, singer, dancer, and guitarist. Since age seven, he has performed in over 30 musical theater productions and had roles in several commercials and television series, including a recurring role in Disney Channel‘s “Stuck in the Middle” and a guest starring role in the upcoming crime anthology “Dirty John” for Bravo.

“High School Musical: The Musical” is executive produced by novelist, former Broadway performer, and Golden Globe^® and Academy Award^®-nominated screenwriter, Tim Federle (“Ferdinand”), as well as Emmy Award-nominated producer Oliver Goldstick (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Ugly Betty”), who also serves as showrunner. Emmy Award-winning “High School Musical” executive producers Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush are also set to executive produce the series.

Try These Tasty Fall Treats around Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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October 17, 2018

Try These Tasty Fall Treats around Walt Disney World Resort Hotels — Disney Resort Fall Treats

This fall, guests can find some delicious treats at many of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels! Whether you’re staying at these hotels or just popping by for snacks, you won’t want to miss out on these.

Disney’s All-Star Resorts –Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premiere Food Court (pictured above)

Spider Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake filled with cookies and cream marshmallow filling and topped with orange cookie buttercream and green marshmallow webs
Chocolate Indulgence Cake (available through Nov. 30) – Devil’s Food cake and dark ganache topped with pumpkin made of white chocolate mousse
Day of the Dead Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake filled with spiced ganache and topped with spiced ganache buttercream, a sugar skull, and chocolate ears
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (available through Nov. 30) – vanilla cheesecake topped with pumpkin spice cream and dark ganache

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort –Trail’s End To-Go, Chuckwagon

Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with candy corn buttercream

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort –Riverside Mill Food Court, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Black Forest Mummy Cake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling and topped with vanilla buttercream
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – vanilla cupcake filled with pumpkin cheesecake and topped with cream cheese icing
Mickey Pumpkin Spice Beignets (Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory only, available through Nov. 1) – house-made beignets dusted in pumpkin spice powdered sugar

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge –Roaring Fork

Going Batty Cupcake (available Oct. 30-31) – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream icing, ganache icing, and a sugar cookie bat
Poison Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – apple-flavored cupcake with caramel filling and topped with chocolate ganache

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge –The Mara

Witch’s Finger Cupcake (available Oct. 26-31) – vanilla cupcake with crispy peanut butter candy filling and topped with a chocolate witch hat

Disney’s BoardWalk –BoardWalk Bakery

Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with orange marshmallow filling, whipped cream frosting, chocolate Mickey ears, and orange crispy pearls
Pumpkin Swirl Cookie (available Nov. 11-24)

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts –The Market at Ale & Compass, Beach Club Marketplace

Caramel Candy Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon-apple cupcake topped with chocolate caramel mousse
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – spiced pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling
Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 1-30) – topped with buttercream

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Capt. Cook’s, Kona Coffee Bar

Mickey’s Haunted Chocolate Cupcake (available through Nov. 2) – dark chocolate cupcake filled with red velvet cheesecake and topped with buttercream

Disney’s Contemporary Resort –Contempo Café

Minnie’s Not-So-Scary Berry Cupcake (available Oct. 28-31) – vanilla cupcake with raspberry jam filling and topped with vanilla buttercream icing and a white chocolate witch hat filled with blackberry marshmallow and garnished with a fondant bow and dark chocolate spider web
Apple Cupcake (available through Nov. 3) – apple-flavored cupcake with apple filling and topped with cinnamon buttercream icing and apple compote
Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 4 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese filling and caramel buttercream icing

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa –Gasparilla Island Grill

Harvest Pumpkin Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon sponge cupcake with pumpkin cream filling topped with maple buttercream, a candy pumpkin, and fall leaves
Frozen or Hot Pumpkin Latte (available through Nov. 30) – with whipped cream, nutmeg, and caramel sauce
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin (available Nov. 15 – Dec. 31)

To see more autumn-inspired treats all around the Walt Disney World Resort, click on their corresponding links:

Keep checking out Chip and Co for future updates!

Mickey Tombstone Cupcake is Spine-Chillingly Sweet

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October 17, 2018

The Mickey tombstone cupcake is spine-chillingly sweet. Animal Kingdom has gotten a little more spooky. This new Halloween-inspired treat can be found at both Pizzafari and Creature Comforts at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.

The Mickey tombstone cupcake has a classic yellow cake, and then, it is filled with a pumpkin mousse. The ghostly graveyard scene comes together with glitter cinnamon buttercream, edible tombstone, and a fondant pumpkin. For $5.99 or one snack credit on the Disney dining plan, it is the ideal addition for any of your favorite Starbucks drinks or as a post-pizza dessert.

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The Mickey tombstone cupcake at Pizzafari and Creature Comforts is the latest addition in an incredible sweet treat Halloween lineup at Walt Disney World. Which spooktacular cupcake are you excited to try? Post in the comments below. Stay hungry Disney friends!

Disney Conservation Fund Donates $5 Million to Conservation Organizations

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October 17, 2018

For over 20 years The Walt Disney Company remains focused on their commitment to environmental stewardship through the Disney Conservation Fund.

Recently the Disney Conservation Fund, or DCF, awarded more than a total of $5 million in grant money to support at least 76 organizations that work to protect endangered species, inspire conservation action, and perform field research from all over the world. One such organization, a Florida-based organization, received approximately $782,000 in order to continue their efforts for academic research, wildlife conservation, and habitat restoration.

The fund also awarded 13 people from all parts of the world with the “Disney Conservation Hero” award. This award recognizes their commitment to saving wildlife and promoting conservation efforts.

One such grant recipient is the International Rhino Foundation, or IFR, which works to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhinos from extinction in Indonesia. Unfortunately, there are only about 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the wild. IRF aims at addressing threats to this species throughout Indonesian communities in hope to inspire protection of their habitat.

One of the Disney Conservation Hero recipients, IRF employee Sumadi Hasmaran, was recognized for his leadership in the establishment and management of the 250-acre breeding and research facility, the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS). While overseeing the construction of the facility he also sought out nearby communities by offering employment and other livelihood opportunities. The sanctuary was pleased to announce the first 2 Sumatran rhino calves born in Asia in more than a staggering 140 years thanks to Sumadi’s efforts and dedication.

This effort is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to conservation. Other conservation efforts around the world have helped protect more than 400 species.

Although The Walt Disney Company primarily funds the DCF it also receives contributions from guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, other select Walt Disney World Resort location, Disney Vacation Club resorts, or when sailing with Disney Cruise Line.

Just remember, the next time you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom and are asked if you would like to make a donation to the Disney Conservation Fund while purchasing that long-awaited souvenir you will also be a part of the conservation.

Spooky Treats Have Crept Their Way to Hollywood Studios

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October 17, 2018

Spooky Treats

Spooky treats abound at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Get ready to sink your teeth into each of these frightfully delicious treats!

At Rosie’s All-American Café, ABC Commissary be sure to try the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coffin Cake. It’s a coffin shaped cake with layers of peanut butter and chocolate and topped with Chocolate Ganache. While you’re there check out the Chocolate and Orange Cream Parfait too. Layers of orange cream and chocolate cake topped with creepy crawly gummy worms and a candy jack-o-lantern combine to make a parfait that is truly…well, parfait! Both are available for $4.99.

As of those weren’t enough, head on over to the Trolley Car Café and fall into the delicious seasonal offerings. Try the Chocolate and Caramel Apple- a caramel apple wrapped in Chocolate Ganache! Or check out the Chocolate Cake – topped with [orange] chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears! Pricing information for these treats was not available.

You’ll want to scare up these spook-tacular treats soon though, they are only available until October 31!

Try This Tasty Fall Treat at the Magic Kingdom

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October 17, 2018

Try This Tasty Fall Treat at the Magic Kingdom — Magic Kingdoms #1 Fall Treat

Every fall at Walt Disney World Resort it seems there is another sweet fall treat are around every corner! This year, the crowd favorite at Magic Kingdom is the Candy Corn Milkshake.

An adorable Mickey marshmallow tops sweet cotton candy that melts into the ice cream, sweetening its mild candy corn flavor. This treat will be available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies through November daily.

As usual, the treats offered at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are also to die for, check them out here!

We are drooling, how about you? Check out Chip and Co to see all the amazing fall treats to be found at Walt Disney World Resort!

2018 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration Taping at Walt Disney World

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October 17, 2018

Formerly known as the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration celebrates the joy of the holiday season.

Disney takes viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond. The 2018 Christmas Day Parade celebration will be bringing together the beloved Christmas Day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

As we inch ever closer to the Christmas Season, a question a lot of guests want to know is when Disney and ABC will be filming the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade that is shot in Walt Disney World & Disneyland?

Great news! Disney will be doing their taping at Walt Disney World on November 7th through the 11th.

Like last year Disney will be taping their stage shows and musical acts at Walt Disney World and the parade at the Disneyland Resort in California. Right now no official dates have been released for Disneyland.

No ticket information has been released at this time. As soon as we get more info we will post it!

Are you going to be there for the taping? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

Don’t Miss These Delectible Fall Treats at Animal Kingdom

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October 17, 2018

Jambo! Fall is in full swing over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you want to get in on the fun there are two new delicious ways to do so!

Over at the Isle of Java on Discovery Island pick up an Apple Cider Donut Hole. These amazing seasonal confections are sure to tickle your taste buds- Freshly-Fried Donuts with Diced Apple Pieces rolled in Cinnamon Sugar and topped with an Apple Cider Glaze. Pick them up for $4.99

If you prefer a bit more fright in your bite, try the Halloween Cupcake. It’s a yellow cupcake filled with pumpkin mousse and topped with cinnamon buttercream, an edible Mickey ghost, and a fondant pumpkin. You can find these ghoulish delights at Creature Comforts, Pizzafari, Restaurantosaurus for $4.99!

Head on over to Animal Kingdom today and pick some up!

“Mickey: The True Original Exhibition” Art Show Will be Epic!

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October 17, 2018

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The “Mickey: The True Original Exhibition” opens next month in New York City, and the line-up of participating artists is amazing!

In celebration of Mickey’s 90th birthday, the exhibition will feature Mickey-inspired art from some very inspiring artists. Before the exhibition opens in New York on November 8, three different pop-up presentations will take place. Artist Amanda Ross-Ho will present her huge classic Mickey ringer t-shirt in Chicago. Kenny Scharf will present his Mickey Mouse wristwatch-inspired “Cosmic Cavern” in San Francisco.

In Los Angeles, artist Shinique Smith will showcase her bale sculpture. It’s called “Bale Variant No. 0026, Ode to Mickey Mouse, My First Love,” and we think it’s pretty impressive! Don’t you?

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The Exhibition runs from November 8 to February 10, 2019 in New York City. Tickets cost $38. See Mickey-inspired art using multiple different media, include oil paints, fabric, textiles, watercolor and more. There will even be an artist dressed in a custom Mickey Mouse costume while he draws for an audience. Check out this complete list of contributing artists:

James Jean

London Kaye

Oliver Payne

Brian Roettinger

Peaceminusone

Keiichi Tanaami

Darren Romanelli (aka DRX)

Tanya Aguiniga

Daniel Arsham

Katherine Bernhardt

Brian Bress

Oliver Glegg

Ariana Papademetropoulos

We can’t wait to see this show! How are you celebrating Mickey’s 90th birthday this year? We want to know! Share your celebratory plans with us in the comments below.

Try These Tasty Fall Treats at Epcot

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October 17, 2018

Fall flavors around Walt Disney World abound! Epcot has some of the best food all year round, but this time of year they exceed expectations! Take a look at the delicious food around the World Showcase in Epcot!

Fountain View

Halloween Cupcake (available through Oct 31) – a chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with green and purple buttercream, a chocolate bat, and orange sprinkles

Le Cellier Steakhouse (all items available through Nov. 18)

Autumn Poulet Rouge Roulade – cornbread stuffing with cranberries, golden raisins, pecans, sweet potato espuma, rainbow chard, and pecan vinaigrette
Brown Butter-Basted George’s Bank Scallops – pumpkin risotto, Brussels sprouts, fig and pomegranate slaw, red wine syrup, and pumpkin seed brittle

Sunshine Seasons

Pumpkin Bundt Cake (available through Dec. 25)
Monster’s Inc. Cupcake (available on Oct. 31 only) – chocolate cupcake with salted pretzel mousse filling and topped with buttercream and a chocolate cake ball decorated with fondant

That’s a Wrap on Spiderman Far From Home

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October 17, 2018

Tom Holland, not known for keeping secrets regarding his movies, took to Instagram to announce the last days of filming for Spiderman: Far From Home. He and Zendaya have been spotted filming around New York City, and according to him, that has finished.

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Though most plot details have been kept under wraps, we do get to see what appears to be a new Spiderman suit, this time red and black or dark blue.

“It is here, final shot of Spider-Man: Far From Home,” Holland said in an Instagram Story. “It’s been a blast, it’s been amazing. The movie’s gonna be awesome. You’re all gonna love it.”

This is Holland’s second appearance as Spiderman Jon Watts’ Spiderman films, as well as a delightful turn in Avengers: Infinity War. Zendaya returns as Michelle, and Jake Gyllenhaal plays villian Mysterio.

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Spiderman: Far From Home swings into theaters on July 5, 2019.