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“Inside Disney Parks” Gives Sneak Peek Of Food And Wine Festival

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Food & Wine Festival

If you have never had the chance to experience Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, you are missing out! This year’s event is just days away from kicking off on August 30th and will run through November 12, 2018. Between the incredible menu, amazing seminars and events and unbeatable entertainment, Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is the place to be! Take a look at the new “Inside Disney Parks” episode for a sneak peek.

Here are the topics covered in this episode:

  • “What’s Cookin’ – Culinary magic begins backstage at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! Chelsea Florig, project manager of Epcot Food & Beverage, shares a look at some new dishes.
  • Festival Wines – Disney Parks Blog author Jenn Fickley-Baker visits Proprietor of Festivals, Rick Decicco, to check out the best wines at this year’s event.
  • Live Music, Seminars – Mark Daniels share a taste of the Eat to the Beat concert series lineup of rock, country , pop and R&B acts. Mark also offers details on some of the live seminars and demonstrations and a look at some of the familiar faces you’ll see during your visit, including a special message from Alex Guarnaschelli, Executive Chef at Butter Midtown NYC.
  • Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff – Disney Parks Blog author Michael Ramirez takes us to Disney California Adventure park for a look at the new addition to Pixar Pier.
  • Food & Wine Unboxed – Cathy Dawson, product developer for merchandise events, unveils some top “must have” items at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

This event is one of the biggest culinary festivals in the world and you still have plenty of time to plan those delicious trips! Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 30th and will be serving up tons of great eats through November 12th.

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Construction Underway on the Grounds at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Construction Underway on the Grounds at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Guests staying at Disney Polynesian Village Resort in the days and weeks ahead will want to make note of the fact that construction is currently being carried out to the grounds behind the Main Ceremonial Hall including the walkways near the marina.

Construction Underway on the Grounds at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Signs are posted as you leave the building directing visitors to the footpaths to find the marina, Disney transportation and the main Lava Pool area.

Construction Underway on the Grounds at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Here’s a closer look at the signage.

Construction Underway on the Grounds at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Here you can see the work being carried out on the footpaths themselves.

There’s no word yet on exactly how long it will take for the work to be completed.  Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest news and updates.

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Try the New Strawberry Lemonade at Hollywood Studios

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new Strawberry Lemonade at Hollywood Studios

Anyone in the mood for a refreshing lemonade?!  Try the new Strawberry Lemonade at Hollywood Studios!

You can find this refreshing drink at the the Hot and Fresh Popcorn kiosk outside of the old Great Movie Ride attraction – the future home of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening in 2019.

Try the New Strawberry Lemonade at Hollywood Studios

The kid-friendly version is $5.25, or one snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.

Try the New Strawberry Lemonade at Hollywood Studios

If you’re wanting a grown-up version you can get it served with a shot of Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum for $9.75.

This is a delicious drink to sip on while you’re strolling through Hollywood Studios and exploring the recently opened Toy Story Land!

You’ll also find popcorn, cookies and other beverages at this snack stand at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.

It’s a great stop to grab something cold and refreshing and even a light snack during your adventures at Hollywood Studios!

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)!

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

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Danielle
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Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks

Earlier this month we talked about some gorgeous new Loungefly Bags arriving at the Disney Parks. Now, you can find many of these new Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Back Packs and other accessories at select locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

The Mad Tea Party has it’s very own Loungefly print, complete with soft purple trim. This print is a beautiful pastel that features the iconic spinning cups from the ride. You can find this one is both the Mini Backpack and Matching wallet.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

Another new release, and one I am in love with is the Orange Bird Assortment! Our favorite lovable citrus mascot is recreated from layers of vegan leather, and detailed embroidery. Orange Bird’s inquisitive expression is topped off with little 3D green leaves, just like on his head. A matching wallet is also available.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

Of course if you aren’t team Citrus Swirl, and love Dole Whips, there is also a deliciously adorable Loungefly collection for that as well. The Dole Whip bag features pineapples and bowls of Dole Whips dancing all over a black background. Like the others, you’ll also find a matching wallet to go with this yummy bag.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

The Cheshire Cat has also joined the Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks collection. This bag is also done as a 3D character bag, with stitched on details, and 3D kitty ears. The backpack features his iconic stripes on the front pocket, and the matching wallet shows off his stripes on the back.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

An updated version of the black and white sequin Minnie Mouse design is also available. This shimmering design is available in a backpack, wallet, and wait for it, fanny pack!

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

Speaking of fanny packs, there is also a Haunted Mansion one! The Haunted Mansion print is a gorgeous recreation of the iconic wall paper from the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction.

New Collection of Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks And More

This print also comes in a matching wallet and mini backpack, but unfortunately the mini backpack was sold out at Happily Ever After Jewelry Co.

There are still the Rainbow Mickey, and “it’s a small world” backpacks and accessories to look forward to! These bags should be out at both parks very soon.

What do you think of all of the new Disney Parks Inspired Loungefly Mini Backpacks and accessories now available at the Disney parks?

Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

Construction is currently taking place to the entrance of Hollywood Studios. Our roving reporter was on the scene this weekend and captured the following photos of what guests can expect when arriving at the theme park.

As you can see from the image above, guests entering from the bus ranks will notice construction partition walls along your route.

Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

Signs have been added to direct guests to park or bus ranks amidst the construction.

Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

Here are a few more examples of the partitions as you enter or exit the park.

Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

Construction Taking Place at Front Entrance Area of Hollywood Studios

The changes taking place are due to two main factors. Hollywood Studios is reconfiguring the Parking Lot area of the park to prepare for the influx of guests expecting to descend upon the Hollywood Studios when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens next year as well as to integrate the new Skyliner gondola system which will have a station at the theme park.

We aren’t sure as yet how long guests can expect to encounter the construction but readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest Hollywood Studios news and updates.

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Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes Arrive At Animal Kingdom

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Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes

During our Animal Kingdom touring this weekend, we noticed a yummy new addition. Mickey and Minnie Fall cupcakes have made an appearance at Zuri’s Sweets Shop.

Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes Arrive At Animal Kingdom

The Mickey Fall cupcake is a chocolate cupcake with orange and green frosting decorated to look like a pumpkin. Of course with some adorable wafer ears on top.

Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes Arrive At Animal Kingdom

The Minnie version is a vanilla cupcake with swirled orange and red frosting. She also has wafer ears but with her iconic bow placed on top. Both the Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes are $4.99 each and can also be purchased with a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit.

Mickey and Minnie Fall Cupcakes Arrive At Animal Kingdom

Zuri’s Sweets Shop is a confectionery shop located right behind Mombassa Marketplace in the Harambe Market inside Animal Kingdom. Miss Zuri’s colorful, charming shop offers a wonderland of sweet and savory candies and treats, plus a tempting array of healthy snacks like almonds, granola and yogurt-covered pretzels.

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Born Ready Single Released for Marvel Uprising

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Born Ready Single Released for Marvel Uprising

“Born Ready”, an exclusive single for “Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors” has been released. Featuring “Descendants 3” star, Dove Cameron, the single is available for download and on streaming services. The companion featurette is also available here on DisneyMusicVEVO.

“Marvel Rising” is the next generation of Marvel heroes for the next generation of Marvel fans. In the animated film, “Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors,” powered teens Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Quake, Patriot, America Chavez, and Inferno join forces as an unlikely, but formidable crew of aspiring heroes. When a threat no one could have expected bears down on the Marvel Universe, this ragtag, untrained band of teens have no choice but to rise together and prove to the world that sometimes the difference between a “hero” and “misfit” is just in the name. “Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors” will premiere simultaneously on Disney Channel and Disney XD on Sunday, September 30.

Dove Cameron is the voice of Ghost-Spider, a free-spirited teen who finds her calling to be a Super Hero after being bitten by a radioactive spider and gaining spider-like powers.  Her character appears in “Marvel Rising: Initiation,” a series of 6 animated shorts that premiered on Disney XD earlier this month and are available to watch on Marvel HQ now (click here to watch).

“When we heard ‘Born Ready’ for the first time, it gave our animation team chills,” said Cort Lane, Marvel’s Senior Vice President of Animation & Family Entertainment. “It had all the swagger, friendship and heroic aspirations of the Marvel Rising characters. Dove’s fierceness and talent embodies everything the song is about, and her amazing performance made ‘Born Ready’ something very special.”

“Born Ready” was performed by Dove Cameron, written by Doug Rockwell and Tova Litvin, produced by Doug Rockwell, and published by Touchstone Pictures Music & Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) and Marvel Comics Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Buena Vista Music Company (BMI) and Marvel Superheroes Music (BMI).

“Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors” stars Chloe Bennet as Quake, Milana Vayntrub as Squirrel Girl, Kathreen Khavari as Ms. Marvel, Kamil McFadden as Patriot, Tyler Posey as Inferno, BooBoo Stewart as Exile, Cierra Ramirez as America Chavez, Kim Raver as Captain Marvel, Ming-Na Wen as Hala, and Dee Bradley Baker as Tippy Toe & Lockjaw.

“Marvel Rising: Initiation” and “Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors” are executive produced by Joe Quesada, Dan Buckley, Cort Lane, and Eric Radomski; co-executive produced by Stan Lee, Sana Amanat, and Marsha Griffin. The shorts and special were written by Mairghread Scott. Alfred Gimeno served as supervising director.

Source: Marvel Television PR

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Shrimp and Noodle Bowl Added To Satu’li Canteen Menu

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Shrimp and Noodle Bowl

At Satu’li Canteen guests can enjoy creative, flavorful dishes based on the healthful bounty of Pandora, with wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins, where an on-stage grill is a prominent feature in the colorful dining room. One of the new additions to this creative menu is the Shrimp and Noodle Bowl.

The bowl features Chili-Garlic shrimp, lo mein noodles with red pepper, broccoli, and green onions. It is then tossed in a honey-soy dressing and served with cucumber and mango slaw. This seasonal offering is priced at $13.99.

The backstory of this location was that it was once the main mess hall of the Resources Development Administration (RDA) base located in the Valley of Mo’ara. Now the canteen is owned and operated by Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE) tour company and has been redesigned into a beautiful museum-like dining room. The interior has been transformed with colorful Na’vi items filling the walls and hanging from the ceiling — hand-woven tapestries, natural Pandoran elements and even cooking tools decorate the restaurant.

Will you be trying the Shrimp and Noodle Bowl on your next visit? Let us know in the comments below.

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Disneyland Resort Wants to End All Tax Incentives with Anaheim

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Disneyland Resort wants to end all tax incentives with Anaheim

Disneyland Resort wants to end all tax incentives with Anaheim.  This is in an effort to end the strained relations between the resort and the city.

This change would put an end to the way that Disney has historically handled business in the birthplace of its first theme park for years and years.

It seems like eliminating tax agreements currently in place, Disney may be able to avoid a November 6th ballot item that, if passed, would make it a requirement that Disneyland Resort pay all workers a “living wage.”

While Disney is insisting that they just want to improve relations with the city and not avoid having to pay a higher wage to employees. According to Disney spokeswoman Lisa Haines, “We want to reset the relationship.”

First of the two tax benefits in question prohibits the city from adopting an entertainment tax on the price of admission as long as the resort promises to invest at least $1 billion by 2024 – which the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge expansion will do. While the second gives the resort a $267-million rebate on the city’s hotel tax if Disney builds a luxury hotel.  This was adopted in 2016 and Disney drew up plans for a new hotel to open in 2021.  However, it was learned last week that because Disney moved the location of the new property it would not qualify for this rebate.

Disney officials sent this letter to the Mayor and City Council of Anaheim last week, found on the Los Angles Times site:

Disneyland Resort Wants to End All Tax Incentives with Anaheim

Disney has also negotiated contracts with its four biggest unions for an hourly wage increase of as much as 20% immediately with another 13% increase in January. Union employees currently making the minimum $11 per hour would see that increase to $13.25 right away and then up to $15 in January 2019.  In June of 2020 the minimum rate for union employees would increase again to $15.50.

According to Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, the City Council will, most likely, need to take formal action to bring these two tax agreements to an end.  According to him this move is just a formality as Disney is now stating they no longer want the incentives.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Dominic Monaghan Joins Star Wars: Episode IX Cast

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Dominic Monaghan joins Star Wars: Episode IX cast

Reunited and it feels so good! Dominic Monaghan joins Star Wars: Episode IX cast, where he will once again work with J.J. Abrams.

Monaghan and Abrams worked together on ABC’s hit series, Lost, which ran from 2004 until 2010. Abrams is directing the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise, which is still untitled at this point.  It has yet to be announced which role Monaghan will be playing in the film. Filming on Star Wars: Episode IX began earlier this month.

While we may not know his role, we know Monaghan is no stranger to billion dollar franchises. He is well known for his role of Merry, one of  Frodo’s besties in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by  Peter Jackson.

Are you surprised that Dominic Monaghan will be entering a galaxy far far away?  I’m not.  Back in 2014 he didn’t hold back when he expressed his desire to join forces with Abrams in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “The galaxy far far away has had almost as much influence as the one I live in, so I am delighted to be involved,” Monaghan said.

Star Wars: Episode IX is set to hit US theaters on December 20, 2019.

Source: Deadline

Photo Credit: starwars.com

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Production Put On Hold

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Production

Amidst all of the drama surrounding James Gunn and his controversial tweets, the production of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been put on hold. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney and Marvel are regrouping on the project and the crewmembers have been dismissed and are told they can look for new work.

James Gunn was the original producer of the Guardians franchise and was supposed to begin production in the fall. Gunn was fired as the director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in result of tweets he made back in 2008 and 2009. The Daily Caller reported that James Gunn tweeted about controversial and offensive topics. The filmmaker has since deleted his Twitter account.

Before deleting his account, Gunn tweeted, “Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo. As I have discussed publicly many times, as I’ve developed as a person, so has my work and my humor.”

Since Gunn was dropped from director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by Disney and Marvel, fans have started an online petition to have him rehired. So far, there are over 220,000 signatures and that number continues to grow.

“The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on James’ Twitter feed are indefensible and inconsistent with our studio’s values, and we have severed our business relationship with him,” said Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn in a statement.

The timeline has been pushed out and Disney has no comment on the matter as of right now. Stay tuned with more updates as we find them out.

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New Star Wars Mobile Game

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Star Wars Mobile Game

Zynga.net has signed a deal with Walt Disney Co. MartketWatch.com states that “after the market closed Tuesday, the video game maker announced that it had signed a deal with Walt Disney Co. DIS, -0.06% for the rights to develop and publish a new “Star Wars” mobile game under its NaturalMotion studio. The deal is a considerable victory for Zynga, which has struggled to earn back its 2014 investment of $527 million in the U.K.-based NaturalMotion.”

Zynga ZNGA, +0.25% stock rose 8.3% to $4.05 during the regular session Wednesday. The Disney-Zynga deal includes the option to create a second “Star Wars” game, and NaturalMotion will begin operating “Star Wars: Commander,” a mobile game Disney launched in 2014.

Star Wars isn’t the only mobile game Disney has out, Pirates of the Caribbean is also available. JOYCITY, a game developer and publisher based in Korea, and Disney announced today the launch of its mobile game, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War. The new mobile strategy game is inspired by the popular Disney blockbuster series, “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and features characters, ships, and storylines based on the hit movies. The game is available for free download with in-app purchases on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

In the game, players become pirates in the world of “Pirates of the Caribbean” and will enjoy a full sea fight experience on their mobile devices. As they plan various strategies through building and ship construction and troops training, players can form an alliance to battle against each other or defeat common monsters that dwell in the sea! Players will also encounter familiar characters from “Pirates of the Caribbean,” including Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Will Turner.

“‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is one of the most popular movie franchises in history and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War’ will immerse fans directly into the action like never before,” said Hanseo Jo, COO, JOYCITY. “With the fifth installment of the franchise, Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ coming out soon, this new game will allow players to engage further with the world of Captain Jack Sparrow and the other iconic characters in new ways.”

Photo: Disney via YouTube

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