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Treat Your Taste Buds to Strawberry Churro While Celebrating Pixar Fest!

Pixar Fest

Pixar Fest

The amazing food options keep coming out of Disneyland for Pixar Fest. This time, I am here to introduce to the fruity Strawberry Churro!

The Strawberry Churro takes the iconic Disney Churro and covers it in pink, strawberry flavored sugar. The churro costs $5.25 and included tax.

In addition to the tasty, limited edition Churros available during Pixar Fest, Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with other treats including Rose Gold Cotton Candy and delicious Pixar-themed Lemon Raspberry Cake. 

The Strawberry Churro can be found at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart inside Disneyland Park.

For a complete guide to all the tempting food items available during Pixar Fest, please CLICK HERE.

Pixar Fest runs at Disneyland until September 3, 2018.

Have you tried the Strawberry Churro yet? If not, you are sure missing out!

Ready to start planning your visit to Pixar Fest at Disneyland? CLICK HERE, 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 and my services are 100% FREE!

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2018 First Quarter Orlando Theme Park Accident and Injury Report

2018 First Quarter Orlando Theme Park Accident and Injury Report

It’s that time of year again when the Orlando theme parks submit reports of any accident and injury which have occurred on their property.

The state’s 2018 First Quarter report includes any accident and injury from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018. The report includes all incidents which have occurred on rides, resulted in immediate hospitalization lasting more than 24 hours, or any deaths. While, thankfully, there were no deaths reported this quarter there were still a handful of incidents which required reporting.

For the first quarter of 2018, Busch Gardens and Legoland had no injuries or accidents to report. Disney World reported 3 incidents, Universal reported 2 incidents and Sea World had 1 incident to report.

Let’s take a closer look at what went on.

Disney World

  • January 14, 2018 –  The Seas with Nemo and Friends – a 69-year old male with a pre-existing heart condition had chest pain
  • January 17, 2018 – Kilimanjaro Safaris – a 71-year old male experienced chest pain after riding the attraction
  • March 24, 2018 – Avatar Flight of Passage – a 41-year old male with a pre-existing condition felt ill after riding the attraction

Universal

  • January 6, 2018 – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – a 52-year old female had dizziness and weakness after riding the attraction
  • March 17, 2018 – Despicable Me Minion Mayhem – a 7-year old female had motion sickness

Sea World

  • Feburary 23, 2018 – Manta Roller Coaster – a 51-year old female developed ankle pain

 

Follow along with Chip and Co. for more information on Orlando area theme parks and the best in Disney news.

Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

A Preview of Changes Coming to Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Land

Toy Story Land

As we have previously reported, Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World has been undergoing some magical enhancements. The main goal of these enhancements was for the entrance of the ride to be accessible from the soon-to-be-open Toy Story Land. Today, we are learning how the queue itself is also going to look a little different with some new characters being added!

Guests who are getting ready to ride Toy Story Mania will now see the original boxes that Lenny – Andy’s walking binoculars and Chuckles the Clown from “Toy Story 3” came in!

Hollywood Studios

When the new entrance to Toy Story Mania debuts on June 30 with the opening of Toy Story Land, Guests will walk through a carnival game box to access the ride. Then, it’s time to take aim at all the 3D items that you can -including everything from baseballs to creampies – in a variety of whimsical, fast-paced games.

During the refurbishment and until Toy Stoy Land opens in June, Guests are unable to make FastPasses for the ride. However, we have learned that FastPasses are popping up periodically throughout the day so make sure to check your My Disney Experience app when you are at Hollywood Studios for availability!

Let’s start planning your visit to Toy Story Land and Disney World! Discounts are currently available for this Summer including a “Kids Eat Free” offer! CLICK HERE, 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 and my services are 100% FREE!

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Source/Image Credit: Disney 

Online Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers Bundles

 Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers bundles

I don’t know about you, but my family is totally hyped about the new Marvel Avengers: Infinity War. While we eagerly anticipate the return of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, we can get them as Earth’s cuddliest pals now! The Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers bundles are available online and ready to fly home for your little hero.

Black Panther, The Hulk, Spider-Man, and Thor make the beary best buddies, all decked out in their heroic costumes.

Online Exclusive Thor Bundle

Online Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers Bundles

The mighty Thor controls thunder and lightning with his enchanted hammer. Thor Bear has a built-in costume with his hammer Mjolnir on his left paw. This exclusive bundle also features his 5-in-1 sayings. Save the day with this heroic furry friend!

Online Exclusive Hulk Bundle

Online Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers Bundles

“Hulk Smash! This muscular furry friend features a built-in Hulk costume and comes with his mighty Hulk hands and 5-in-1 sayings. Seriously, how cute is that “Hulk Smash” face?

Black Panther Bear

Online Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers Bundles

Hero. Legend. King. Live up to your legacy with Make-Your-Own Black Panther Bear! With T’Challa’s signature bodysuit built into its fur, this epic furry friend is the perfect movie-watching companion for superfans. Plus, it features an ultra-cool Black Panther graphic on its paw pad. Embrace your warrior spirit with this awesome furry friend!

Spider-Man Bear

Online Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers Bundles

The web-slinging superhero beloved by generations is ready to save the day in furry friend form! Marvel fans can experience all of the fun by making their own Spider-Man™ Bear for some high-flying adventures. Featuring the iconic Spider-Man suit built right into its fur, this heroic furry friend also features an exclusive Spider-Man graphic on the left paw pad.

You can find the Build-A-Bear Workshop Avengers bundles online and ready to come home and save the galaxy today!

Fairfax Fair Testing Breakfast Options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fairfax Fair Testing Breakfast

There may be a new breakfast option coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Beginning this weekend Fairfax Fare will be doing a two week test of a breakfast menu.  This quick service restaurant is on Sunset Blvd, just a quick walk from the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel (home of the Tower of Terror attraction) and Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage.

Beginning on April 22nd and continuing through May 5th, this test period will have Fairfax Fare opening for breakfast with a menu that consists of both hot and cold options.

Hot options will include:

  • Loaded scrambled eggs with chorizo, peppers, onions and potatoes
  • “Breakfast on a Bun” with eggs, ham, swiss and spinach on an herb cheese-smeared onion roll
  • Hot oatmeal and fresh berries with brown sugar and maple glaze
  • Kids Meal of scrambled eggs and potatoes

Cold items and pastries include:

  • Yogurt
  • Toasted bagels
  • Freshly-baked pastry basket featuring miniature baked goods
  • Fresh fruit

There will also be assorted beverages choices available.

Beginning at 11:30 daily the standard Fairfax Fair lunch menu will be served. Some of our favorites on that menu are the Fajita Combo Platter with pulled pork, grilled chicken and flour tortillas served with black beans, cilantro rice, peppers, onions, sour cream and fire-roasted corn medley, the Fairfax Salad with pulled pork, wedge salad, bacon, fire-roasted corn medley, crispy tortilla strips and sheddar served with a jalapeño ranch dressing and the 7-Layer Rice Bowls with cilantro rice, black beans, fire-roasted corn medley, pico de gallo and sour cream topped with cheddar served with warm tortillas and topped with either vegan chili, pulled pork or grilled chicken!

Are you excited for this new breakfast option at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?  If you check it out during the test period make sure you let us know what you think!

And as always, this testing period and menu is subject to change without notice and is based on availability!

Source: Orlando Park News

Photo Credit: Disney

Disney PhotoPass Studio is Moving to Magic Kingdom to Mickey’s Philharmagic

Disney PhotoPass Studio is Moving to Magic Kingdom to Mickey’s Philharmagic

The PhotoPass Studio inside Castle Couture at the Magic Kingdom is undergoing some Magical enhancements.  From April 16th to May 3rd, the studio will temporarily be moved to the FastPass+ queue of Mickey’s Philharmagic.  The new studio will reopen May 4th back inside Castle Couture with new backgrounds, props, and better lighting.

Disney PhotoPass Studio is Moving to Magic Kingdom to Mickey’s Philharmagic

Inside the studio, you can choose from backgrounds from your favorite Disney and Disney-Pixar films.  Guests are about to bring home a little Disney with Photopass Studio.

Images copyright Disney Parks Blog

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The Purple Wall Enhancement Provides Awesome Photo-Op Backdrop

The Purple Wall Enhancement Provides Awesome Photo-Op Backdrop

The most popular location to take a photo, a selfie or just to meet up with friends has to be The Purple Wall.  Disney recently updated this curved wall with fresh paint and a new design.  The Purple Wall enhancement adds a bit of artsy glam to this already awesome photo-op backdrop.

Hues of light purple dominate the color scheme of The Purple Wall enhancement.  The part of the wall closest to the Tomorrowland Terrace is a solid, slightly darker, hue of violet (think violet lemonade) along a large stretch of the wall.  Geometric Abstract Art is what comes to mind when I look at the middle area of The Purple Wall.  The space reminds me of a piece of artwork, with the geometric design slowly fading away as you get ever closer to the entrance of Tomorrowland.  The design itself has me wondering what story the Artist intended for us with The Purple Wall enhancement design.

Photos, and selfies alike, abound all along The Purple Wall.  You will be hard-pressed to find a spot without a wall shadow, floor shadow or photo bomber.  But it’s all in good fun.  I spoke with a number of people and we were all there for the same reason; to get our photo with The Purple Wall for posts to Social Media outlets!

“Meet Me At The Purple Wall.”  This phrase has become quite well-known amongst fans of Walt Disney World.  The Purple Wall enancement update is drawing crowds like this group of Chip and Company Fans!  On April 13th, which just so happened to be a Friday the 13th, I posted an impromptu request asking our followers to Meet Me At The Purple Wall at 5:13pm.  I gave out Buttons and we asked a nice young lady to take our Purple Wall photos for us.

MMATPW

The Purple Wall enhancement has been the inspiration for Disney merchandise such as the “Meet Me At The Purple Wall” Magic Band.  Be sure to plan your outfit to include a bit of purple in your ensemble.  Purple has always been the primary color of Chip and Company so I am a huge fan of The Purple Wall enancement.  I always make sure to wear a button for my purple wall selfies and photos.

The Purple Wall enhancement is what one might expect to see in a Geometric Abstraction Fine Art piece.  Without a story of its own, but consisting of thousands of stories in the form of selfies and other photos posted to Social Media, The Purple Wall has become its own entity.  In all of its infamous glory, this wall is sure to be a representation of many memories that will be shared to infinity, and well beyond Tomorrowland.  For me, with regards to the Disney Walls,  The Purple Wall will always be the wall that started it all.

Have you ever taken a selfie at The Purple Wall?  Please leave your comments in the box below.

 

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

pixar

Pixar Fest started on Friday and Chip has been here covering the whole event. The decor has not disappointed with fun and festive pops of color and everything tied into the Disney-Pixar themes. Our favorite Disney-Pixar friend’s greeted from on top the entrance.  Joy and Sadness from Inside Out held a core memory tight, Wheezy from Toy Story was crooning away, and Mr. Incredible and Frozone from The Incredibles showed off their SUPER strength.

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

These signs on top of the entrances to the parks are so fun.

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

Frozone and Mr. Incredible are showing off their super strength holding up the Pixar ball and banner!

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

Inside we see more flags with the Pixar ball colors on each of the building tieing in the theme as well.  Check out Oswald’s, the merch and memorabilia shop for Pixar Fest shirts, hats, pins, jewelry, and so much more.

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

Follow the ball through Main St. while on your way to the Pixar Fest events.

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

As you walked, banners from all the Disney-Pixar films line the walkway.

Pixar Fest Decorations Are Out of This World

Stay tuned as we continue to cover Pixar Fest and bring you details live from California Adventure and Disney!

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Shanghai Disney Resort Extends the Fun and Imagination of Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land into Airports and Metro Stations

shanghai disney

In celebration of the opening of its first major expansion after its grand opening, Shanghai Disney Resort will soon launch special travel experiences celebrating the new Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land, opening on April 26. Through a collaboration with China Eastern Airlines, air passengers traveling to and from Shanghai will get a special touch of the story and experience, bringing the playful spirit of Shanghai Disneyland’s new Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land beyond the resort and into airports, flights and more. The first Toy Story themed flight will take off on April 28, just two days after the grand opening of the new land. In addition, four new themed trains on Shanghai Metro Line 11 will delight guests from near and far as they take the metro to and from the resort.

From check-in at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to exiting at their destination, guests will encounter a variety of unique decorations and other immersive elements that highlight the new experiences, characters and attractions launching at the resort. Starting April 28 for a limited time, passengers will find themed designs and décor at kiosks, in the terminal and on their tickets, bringing the playfulness of the new land into their pre-boarding experience.

A China Eastern Airlines plane will be decorated with iconic elements from Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land, including an oversized image of Buzz Lightyear on the exterior. Colorful graphics and visuals inside the plane will illustrate the playfulness of the land — from the headrest to the cabin storage to the exits, and beyond. New interactive online games and seatback tray liners, plus other surprises throughout the flight, will provide travelers with a fun introduction to the new land, highlighting new attractions including Rex’s Racer, Slinky Dog Spin and Woody’s Roundup.

Shanghai Disney Resort has also launched special Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land themed decorations on Line 11 of the Shanghai Metro. The celebratory metro trains feature colorful oversized pictures of popular characters, making passengers feel as if they are surrounded by the lovable toys as they ride to Shanghai Disney Resort, as well as through the city in fun toy fashion.

Inspired by the playful spirit of the new land, the specially decorated plane and trains take an every-day activity like travel and transform it into a Disney magical experience, giving guests the chance to engage with and learn about the new land and inviting them to come experience the fun of the new world of toys at Shanghai Disney Resort.

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R. Lee Ermey, The Voice of Sarge From “Toy Story”, Has Passed Away

R. Lee Ermey, The Voice of Sarge From "Toy Story", Has Passed Away

It is with heavy hearts that we report R. Lee Ermey has passed away from complications of pneumonia. He was most famous in the Disney community for voicing the character Sarge from the Toy Story movies.

R. Lee Ermey, The Voice of Sarge From "Toy Story", Has Passed Away

Statement from R. Lee Ermey’s long time manager, Bill Rogin on R. Lee Ermey’s Facebook page:

“It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.

There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It’s actually the Riflemen’s Creed. “This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.”

There are many Gunny’s, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That’s what he wanted most of all.

Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

 

Update to Toy Story Mania FastPasses at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Update to Toy Story Mania FastPasses at Disney's Hollywood Studios

There’s recently been much confusion surrounding FastPasses for Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. First, we heard they weren’t going to be available until May 7. Then, we heard FastPasses weren’t going to be available until Toy Story Land opens on June 30. Some of the tracks in the attraction have been closed due to the entrance of the ride being remodeled to be accessible directly through Toy Story Land. 

Over the weekend we have seen several online reports indicating that FastPasses for the popular Toy Story Mania randomly becoming available on the My Disney Experience app for Guests visiting Hollywood Studios for that day. Today, we were able to confirm that is the case when our reporter, Lisette, stopped by the Park and was able to book one for later in the day.

So, while you may not be able to reserve FastPasses for Toy Story Mania in advance, you may still be lucky enough to obtain one when you are visiting Hollywood Studios! Disney has not officially confirmed exactly when these FastPasses will be available so just keep checking your My Disney Experience app. Good luck!

Let’s start planning your visit to Toy Story Land and Disney World! There are some great discounts available for this Summer including a “Kids Eat Free” offer! CLICK HERE, 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 and my services are 100% FREE!

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Image Credit: Disney 

 

New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ TV Spot Makes Its Debut

Solo: A Star Wars Story

We have a new look at Solo: A Star Wars Story! An extended TV Spot was released today. What’s great about this sneak peek is that we get more of a focus on the relationship between Han and Chewbacca. This movie will give fans the backstory on how these two characters met and their important friendship was forged.

Check out the new footage in the Solo: A Star Wars Story TV spot below:

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Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.

Ron Howard directs “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are the producers. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller serve as executive producers. Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan wrote the screenplay.

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