New Video Reveals The Boo-tiful Details of the 2018 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House

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September 16, 2018

Last week we here at Chip and Co. shared with you a first look at the incredible details of this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house which appears in the Great Hall during this special Tim Burton-esque seasonal overlay of the classic Haunted Mansion attraction. Now Disney fans can check out this video of how Disney brought this creepy creation to life. This includes the construction of the 5-foot spider that serves as the focal point of this year’s centrepiece.

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The only thing better than watching this impressive video is checking out the gingerbread house yourself during a Fall 2018 visit to Disneyland Resort. Haunted Mansion Holiday based on “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas” will be on offer through until early January 2018!

Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest Disneyland Halloween news and updates!

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Join The Princess Celebration At Disney Springs

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September 15, 2018

Join The Princess Celebration At Disney Springs

Grab your tiara and prepare to join the princess celebration. This Fall at Disney Springs, join fellow guests as the “Dream Big, Princess” campaign is refreshed to inspire and empower girls as they celebrate their own achievements and encourage one another.

In honor of some of our favorite princesses who embrace all of the “girl power” a true princess should, AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theaters will be featuring Disney Princess movies at 2:00pm and 6:00pm daily between September 14 and October 18. Here’s the current line up:

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (Live Action) – September 14 – 20, 2018
Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” – September 21 – 27, 2018
Disney’s “Tangled” – September 28 – October 4, 2018
Disney’s “Moana” – October 5 – 11, 2018
Disney’s “Cinderella” (Live Action) – October 12 – 18, 2018

Join The Princess Celebration At Disney Springs

What better way to embrace a princess celebration than to make an appointment for your real-life princess (ages 3- 12) at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique where they can be transformed into their favorite heroine with the recently revamped Castle Package featuring dresses inspired by Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, Elena, Ariel, Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Merida, Tinkerbelle, Anna and Elsa. Each transformation comes complete with a hairstyle, make-up, nail polish, accessories. And of course, your Fairy Godmother wouldn’t let you run off to the ball without a new gown!

Join The Princess Celebration At Disney Springs

And while you’re roaming Disney Springs, don’t forget to stop by DisneyStyle, World of Disney and Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories for some fun and beautiful princess-inspired products. Grab yourself some new bling or a new mug to kick-start your Monday mornings!

Who will you be inspired by for this princess celebration? Let us know in the comments below!

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Tasty Pumpkin Muffins Are Available At Roaring Fork

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September 15, 2018

Tasty Pumpkin Muffins Are Available At Roaring Fork

With all things pumpkin happening at the Walt Disney World Resort, it’s no surprise that a seasonal muffin would appear. We’ve seen pumpkin everything, from lattes and milkshakes, to cupcakes and fudge. Now, Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is now serving up tasty pumpkin muffins!

You can not go wrong with a pumpkin muffin for breakfast. They even make incredible on the go treats. These muffins are priced at $3.29 and are also considered a snack credit on any Disney dining plan.

Tasty Pumpkin Muffins Are Available At Roaring Fork

While you are visiting Roaring Fork, you can also grab the Roaring Breakfast Platter for breakfast. It features Scrambled Eggs, Potato Hash, Sausage, Bacon and a Cheddar Biscuit. If you are in for lunch or dinner, check out the delicious Bacon Cheeseburger. This burger is full of Tillamook Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Bibb Lettuce and Tomato served on a Sweet Brioche Bun.

Either way, be sure to grab a Pumpkin Muffin. They really are packed with delicious pumpkin flavor!

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Candy Palace Is Now Serving Up Fresh Pumpkin Fudge

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September 15, 2018

Candy Palace Is Now Serving Up Fresh Pumpkin Fudge

With Fall officially arriving very soon, Disneyland has been hard at work getting everything ready! We have seen tons of Halloween decor, sweet and delicious treats, and amazing spooky merchandise. Mickey’s Halloween Party is also kicking off soon at Disneyland. If you are visiting Main Street U.S.A soon, you’ll want to stop by the Candy Palace for some incredible Pumpkin Fudge!

That’s right, the ever popular Pumpkin Fudge is back at Disneyland. This made-fresh fudge is always a guest favorite during the fall season. It’s incredibly creamy and packed with tons of pumpkin flavor.

Pumpkin fudge has arrived at Candy Palace! Stop stalling, go get a piece of that sweet, sweet delight! #HalloweenTime pic.twitter.com/SUBxjB8Lxm

— Disneyland Today (@DisneylandToday) September 11, 2018

The Candy Palace can be found right beside the Penny Arcade, where tons of games still entertain guests. The Candy Kitchen, located inside, is where all of the delicious magic happens. Stop by on your next visit and watch Cast Members make tons of tasty treats, right in front of your eyes!

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Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Extends Closure Due to Tropical Storm Florence

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September 15, 2018

Tropical Storm Florence

Update: Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort extends their closure through Wednesday, September 19th due to Tropical Storm Florence.

In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort closed! Hurricane Florence is churning in the Atlantic Ocean all while gaining strength and heading for the East Coast of the United States. As of right now it is a Category 4 and is expected to become a Category 5 by the time she makes landfall. Many coastal and inland cities have begun making precautions and preparations for the Hurricane, and now we have word that Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina is doing the same.

With Hurricane Florence approaching the U.S. East Coast, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will close on Tuesday, Sept. 11 and is expected to remain closed through Monday, Sept. 17. Please continue to check back for updates. Members and Guests with questions about an upcoming reservation should contact Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or your travel agent.

Please keep in mind that the reopening date could be extended if there are extensive damages done to the resort. We won’t know until the Hurricane passes, but we will make sure to keep you updated as we know of any news.

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Try The Roaring Forks Oktoberfest Cupcake Through September 29th

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September 15, 2018

Roaring Forks Oktoberfest Cupcake

Can you say yum?! The Roaring Forks Oktoberfest Cupcake is now available and a must try!

This speciality cupcake is available now thought September 29th, so you won’t want to wait to give it a try. This dark chocolate beer cupcake comes with bittersweet chocolate cream and is topped with cinnamon kissed buttercream. Plus a chocolate covered pretzel or two and and adorable chocolate bottle.

Try The Roaring Forks Oktoberfest Cupcake Through September 29th

You can get this cupcake at Roaring Forks at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for $5.99 through the end of the month.

It’s a delicious ending to a lunch or dinner at this Quick Service eatery. Entrees like the 10-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich with Chipotle-Apple Barbecue Sauce, creamy Slaw on a Sweet Brioche Bun and the Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Tomato, Onion Jam and Apple Butter on Multigrain Bread are great choices. We also love the Flatbreads, including the Fennel Sausage, Pepperoni, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Flatbread.

There are several Kids Meals to choose from as well. And they also serve beer and wine.

If you’re looking for a tasty meal during your stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort this is a great place to visit! And make sure you try the Okotberfest Cupcake through September 29th!

There are so many amazing treats to eat and drink at the Walt Disney World Resort that you’ll want to try them all. Let one of the amazing travel experts at MickeyTravels help you plan the Disney World vacation of your dreams – and make sure you can experience all the tasty goodness for yourself! They will work with you to make sure every Magical details is though of – the only thing you’ll need to do is decide which of the amazing food and drink items you will want to try first! Click HERE for your No Obligations Free Quote (or use the form below)!

‘Designing Women’ Reboot Greenlit for ABC

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September 15, 2018

What’s old is new again! And, in the television world, that is definitely the truth. Several shows that aired in the 80s and 90s have gained new life in the 21st Century including “Roseanne” which will air in its second season as “The Conners” on ABC. Now, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that popular 90s sitcom “Designing Women” has also been resurrected for new life in a new era.

It’s hard to believe but it has been 25 years since “Designing Women” made its final appearance on CBS. The show featuring an interior design firm based in Atlanta. It was known to take current events head on including politics along with culture and social issues. The reboot of the show is expected to do the same. Original series creator, Linda Bloodworth Thomason, along with her husband, Harry Thomason, are returning to write and produce the show.

“I’m very excited to be working with ABC. And Sony has always been a great partner for Designing Women. Normally, I’m not a fan of reboots but Designing Women does seem to have the right fengshui for all that is going on right now. We could definitely have some fun,” Bloodworth Thomason told The Hollywood Reporter.

A cast for the new “Designing Women” has not been confirmed but the show will follow the next generation of the Sugarbakers. A premiere date has not been announced at this time.

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Ear-esistibly Sweet Mickey x Sugarfina Luxury Candy Collection

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September 15, 2018

Mickey x Sugarfina

Get your sweet tooth ready, there’s a fabulous sweet new collaboration commemorating Mickey’s 90th Anniversary. The EAR-esistibly sweet Mickey x Sugarfina collection is as beautiful as it is delicious! Sugarfina is a luxury candy boutique that specializes in scrumptious candy fun for grownups!

Ear-esistibly Sweet Mickey x Sugarfina Luxury Candy Collection

Cheers to the ears – it’s a candy party! This limited-edition collection is inspired by Mickey Mouse and his iconic style. There is only one Mickey Mouse, and our Mickey Buttons candies are dressed in their Disney best to say, ‘cheers to 90 years’ of the true original.

Ear-esistibly Sweet Mickey x Sugarfina Luxury Candy Collection

There are a couple of gift sets that are simply stunning, and capture the playful imagination of Disney. The collectible Mickey Ears 2pc Candy Bento Box is filled with two limited-edition candies created for Mickey’s 90th anniversary, Mickey Ears and Mickey Gloves. The sweet treats are packaged inside a gift box featuring authentic illustrations by Disney character artists of Mickey’s iconic looks through the years. Enjoy the candies now, and use the keepsake box for holding your favorite Disney mementos for years to come.

Ear-esistibly Sweet Mickey x Sugarfina Luxury Candy Collection

The Mickey’s Collector 3pc Candy Bento Box is a gift any Disney enthusiast will cherish. This unique Collector’s item includes a complete set of the limited-edition candies we created in honor of Mickey’s 90th Anniversary – Mickey Ears, Mickey Gloves, and Mickey Buttons.

Ear-esistibly Sweet Mickey x Sugarfina Luxury Candy Collection

In addition to the gift sets, and single candy cubes, you will also find Mickey chocolate bars topped with Mickey shaped sprinkles!

All of the delicious treats from the Mickey x Sugarfina can be found at Sugarfina Boutiques and on the Sugarfina website, while supplies last!

Tortuga Tavern is Open and Rum Cake is on the Menu

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September 15, 2018

Have you ever had a quick bite at Tortuga Tavern in the Magic Kingdom? Its kind of like one of those elusive places guests visiting Walt Disney World always try to eat at. Since it’s a quick service restaurant, reservations are not required like Be Our Guest but it is only open sporadically throughout the year.

The menu at Tortuga Tavern changes frequently as well. On our recent visit to the Magic Kingdom, it was open so we decided to drop in and see what was new and ran across this delicious Rum Cake. The Rum Cake is served in single serving sizes and features a spiced cake topped with a sticky caramel sauce. The Rum Cake is just $3.99 or a snack credit if you are using a Disney Dining Plan.

Also on the menu currently at Tortuga Tavern is a Chipotle Barbecue Short Rib sandwich served with citrus slaw and a side of chips. A delicious Short-Rib Topped All-Beef Hot Dog with citrus slaw and chips is also currently on the menu.

When is the last time you ate at Tortuga Tavern? If you happen to be in Adventureland and see it open, make sure to stop by!

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Cinderella Castle Holiday Dream Lights Installation Begins

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September 15, 2018

It might be Halloween season currently at the Magic Kingdom but there is some additional holiday magic going on! The installation of the iconic Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle is now underway to get the park ready for the upcoming Christmas season and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

During the Christmas season at the Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle is transformed into a frozen ice palace during “A Frozen Holiday Wish.” The popular holiday-themed show features Anna and Elsa on the Castle Forecourt Stage. With special appearances by rugged mountain man Kristoff and lovable snowman Olaf, the show culminates in Queen Elsa using her incredible powers to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom, transforming Cinderella Castle into a glimmering ice palace for the holidays.

In 2018 “A Frozen Holiday Wish” will be performed nightly beginning on November 9 and run until the end of the year on December 31. The show is typically held at 7 pm to kick off the start of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which is held on select nights beginning November 8.

To view our guide to the 2018 holiday season at Walt Disney World, please CLICK HERE.

Do you love seeing Anna and Elsa’s makeover of Cinderella Castle during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!

Ready to start planning your holiday time visit to Walt Disney World? There is already a discount available for dates up until December 24! Fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

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The Walt Disney Company Ranked World’s Best Regarded Company for 2018 By Forbes

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September 15, 2018

Congratulations to The Walt Disney Company as they have topped Forbes’ list of the World’s Best Regarded Companies for 2018! This year they have moved up four spots from 2017, the first year that the rankings were compiled. Disney ranks No. 1, earning the highest marks among Forbes’ 2018 Global 2000 companies.

Forbes worked with Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, to survey 15,000 people from 60 countries and find out how they perceive companies’ trustworthiness, social conduct, performance of their products or services, and how they are viewed as an employer. The 250 highest ranked companies were revealed today on Forbes.com.

In March 2018, Disney ranked No. 5 on The 2018 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient (RQ®), which looks at corporate reputation, and also holds the fifth spot on the 2018 Global RepTrak® 100 from Reputation Institute, the largest yearly study of its kind. The Walt Disney Company has also been among the top 10 “World’s Most Admired Companies” on Fortune’s annual list for six consecutive years, ranking No. 1 in the entertainment industry and No. 6 overall for 2018.

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Pop Century Is Makin’ Whoopie, Pies That Is

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September 14, 2018

Whoopie Pies

Another season, another reason, for makin’ Whoopie Pies. Disney’s Pop Century Resort has created our new favorite dessert and it’s partly because they are in the shape of Mickey!

Pop Century Is Makin' Whoopie, Pies That Is

The Whoopie Pies come in either a chocolate Mickey or vanilla Minnie (with a cute pink frosting bow) cake flavor.

Pop Century Is Makin' Whoopie, Pies That Is

No matter which cake flavor you choose, they both have delicious frosting in the middle with rainbow sprinkles adorning the sides and edible glitter sprinkled on top.

You can find these delicious little treats priced at $4.99 (or you can trade in one of your Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits) at Pop Century’s Everything POP Shopping & Dining.

Everything POP Shopping & Dining is open from 6:00 AM until midnight daily and serves up delicious dishes from 7 stations featuring grab ’n’ go items, grilled fare, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, healthy choices and home-cooked cuisine.

Ready to experience Disney for yourself? Click Here for your FREE No Obligation Quote (or fill out the form below) from a Certified Disney Travel Specialist from MickeyTravels, the official travel partner for Chip and Company.

Contact me today to start planning your magical Disney vacation. As an agent with MickeyTravels (designated with Platinum Earmarked status by Disney), my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Find me on Facebook or feel free to email me with any Disney vacation questions at [email protected]