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Disney’s Mulan Casts Jason Scott Lee as Bori Khan

Mulan Casts Jason Scott Lee

Disney’s Mulan casts Jason Scott Lee. Lee will be playing the role of Bori Khan, a warrior leader looking to avenge his father’s death.  Along side Gong Li, who is playing a powerful witch with designs on the country, Lee will be one of the films main antagonists.

And this won’t be Lee’s first time in a Disney movie.  In 1994 he played Mowgli in the live-action Jungle Book film.  He also lent his voice to the role of  David Kawena in Lilo & Stitch. He is probably best known for his leading role in the 1993 film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.  While recent credits include Netflix’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and the indie film Burn Your Maps.

Lee joins Yifei Liu as Mulan, Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jet Li as The Emperor and Yoson An as Chen Honghui (Mulan’s new love interest) in this upcoming film.  The cast also includes Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Roger Yuan, Xana Tang and Chum Ehelepola.

Niki Caro will be directed this live-action remake of the Disney animated classic.  There will be some notable differences – like Mulan’s love interest being switched and the addition of other new characters  – but we can’t wait to this film on the big screen! Filming will happen in New Zealand and a release date of March 27, 2020 has been set.

Are you excited to see this upcoming live-action remake?  Are you a fan of the animated version of Mulan?  What do you think about some of the reported changes to the original?

Source: Empire Online

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Our First Look at the New Be Our Guest Dinner Menu

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Be Our Guest

Today is the day for some Be Our Guest dinner news! The new prix-fixe menu for the Be Our Guest dinner in the Magic Kingdom will make its debut! While Disney shared a preview of the menu a few months ago but today we are happy to share the complete dinner menu with you.

As part of the prix-fixe offering, guests will select one appetizer and one entree from the following:

Appetizers

  • Escargot
  • Mixed Field Greens
  • French Onion Soup
  • Charred Octopus
  • Maine Lobster Bisque
  • Assorted Meats and Artisanal Cheese Selection

Entrees

  • Center-Cur Filet Mignon
  • Spice-Dusted Lamb Chops
  • Smoked Ricotta and Corn Tortellini
  • Poulet Rouge Chicken
  • Saffron-Infused Seafood Bouillabaisse
  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Guest will also receive the Dessert Trio featuring the following:

  • Almond Macaron
  • Dark Chocolate Truffle
  • White Chocolate “Chip” Cup with the Grey Stuff!

Kids’ Meal Options include a fruit cup or garden salad and one of the following:

  • Grilled Seafood of the Day
  • Mickey Meatloaf
  • Chicken Brochette
  • Grilled Steak
  • Beast Casserole featuring Mac and Cheese with seasonal vegetables
  • Grilled Cheese and Turkey Noodle Soup

Be Our Guest also offers a nice assortment of beer, wine, and sparkling wine selections.

Please note that the new Be Our Guest dinner menu is now considered a signature meal offering and counts as two credits with a Dining Plan. The Beast is still scheduled to be the host of dinner. For guests not using a dining plan, the cost for dinner is now $55 for adults and $35 for children ages 3 to 9.

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The Polite Pig Invites You to Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with this Delight!

The Polite Pig

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Next Saturday, August 4, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! And, what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie The Polite Pig at Disney Springs?

To say The Polite Pig’s famous Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookie is packed with chocolate chips is an understatement! It is packed with countless ooey-gooey chocolate chips to bring a smile to chocolate lover’s faces everywhere.

The Polite Pig at Disney Springs is the only location outside of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Orlando’s East End Market where you can indulge in one of their monstrous classic chocolate chip cookies. If you want to try one though, make sure to get one early. These tasty treats any only baked in small batches and available until they run out!

While at The Polite Pig, make sure to try out their delicious meats straight from the smoker. My favorite is the Slider Trio. You also can’t forget to try their mouth-watering Mac and Cheese!

Polite Pig is located near the Town Center fountain, this quick-service restaurant is easy to spot as you descend from the Lime Garage escalator or stroll through the promenade. Once inside, peruse the eye-catching menu and take your pick from a variety of starter snacks, sandwiches, salads and fresh market sides―a perfect complement to the glistening chicken, pork or fish prepared on the smoker. A slice of cake or pie made from locally sourced ingredients will provide a sweet ending to your delectable meal.

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Disney Celebrates National Dance Day on July 28th and All Year Long!

Disney Celebrates National Dance Day

On July 28th, Disney celebrates National Dance Day! On this day of dance, dancers from around the country will celebrate dance education and get us moving our feet to the beat! But Disney Performing Arts celebrates dance every day of the year by offering year-round workshops and performance opportunities for dance groups of all levels.

Dancers shine all year long at Disney Parks. There are workshops that allow students to rehearse routines from several Disney Parks shows.  And there are performance opportunities where dancers can wow Guests at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

Want to learn more and see how Disney celebrates dancers all year long with Disney Performing Arts?  Check out this video:

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If you’re looking for the best chance of availability for dance experiences at a Disney park, consider a visit between mid-June and September.  You’ll also want to sign up for their new e-newsletter and get the latest news and updates on Disney Youth Programs.

Disney Youth Programs Spark creativity and unlock the potential within your students! Disney Youth Programs are valuable learning experiences that harness the power of Disney storytelling and the magic of Disney parks. There is a program at the Disney Parks that is right for your youth group. Come perform, learn, celebrate, and play! Disney Youth Programs offers student groups performance, education, field-trip and celebration opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Programs are available to schools and student groups ranging from kindergarten to college.

Since 1955, Disney Performing Arts has provided performance opportunities to give students a chance to play, sing and dance in the spotlight. In our workshops, students can hone their skills under the guidance of an entertainment professional. Festival Disney offers band, orchestra, and choral ensembles the chance to compete in a Disney-produced music festival. Areas of interest include instrumental, vocal, dance, theatre, special events and competitions and festivals.

With so many exceptional experiences to offer, there’s something for every student to discover

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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New Animal Kingdom Cast Member Costumes

Cast Member costumes

If you have been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom since April 22nd, then you may have noticed the new Cast Members costumes. The Cast Member costumes are now displaying some of the threatened and endangered species that Disney is working to conserve in the wild. The Cast Member costumes feature a mosaic design with stories behind them. Some of them may even surprise you! For example, did you know that more than 20,000 species of butterfly have been found around the world?

The Animal Kingdom Cast Members are able to choose among 3 styles. They feature animals that fly, such as butterflies and cranes. Animals that swim, such as turtles, sharks, stingrays. And animals that are land-dwelling, such as tigers, gorillas, elephants, and rhinos. The different costumes will be seen in different lands of the park.

If you have ever spoken to a Cast Member at Animal Kingdom, you might find that they are very knowledgeable about these special animals and may even teach you about the magic and beauty of nature and the importance of Disney’s conservation efforts around the world.

The more our cast members can be advocates for their favorite animals, the more inspired our Guests will be to take actions that help support these animals in the wild. This is just another way our Guests also learn more about Disney’s global conservation efforts through research, fieldwork and the Disney Conservation Fund. The Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $70 million to reverse the decline of wildlife in more than half the countries in the world.

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The Walt Disney Company Will Buy 21st Century Fox for $71.3 Billion

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

We have been covering the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company since it was first announced. At one point, Comcast also made a bid to acquire 21st Century Fox, but they later backed out. Today, after a vote by shareholders on both sides, the deal has been confirmed.

The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox special shareholder meetings were held in their respective offices but at the same time. LaughingPlace.com reported that The Walt Disney Company shareholders approved the deal first and 21st Century Fox shareholders voted next to confirm the deal.

Once the vote was held on both sides, it is now official that The Walt Disney Company will purchase 21st Century Fox for a whopping $71.3 Billion. The deal is expected to close sometime in 2019. It’s important to note that the head of Disney, Bob Iger, and the head of 21st Century Fox, Robert Murdoch, were not in attendance at either meeting.

Keep following along with us her at Chip & Co for all the latest on these developments and what that means for the future of both companies moving forward.

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Incredible LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

LEGO has unveiled a new Castle, that is awe-inspiring and magical. The new LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle will debut September 1, 2018! This LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle set will include tons of Wizarding details, including a Womping Willow and mini figures of the founders of Hogwarts!

Incredible LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

You can make the magic come alive at the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle! This highly detailed LEGO Harry Potter collectible has over 6,000 pieces and offers a rewarding build experience. It comes packed with highlights from the Harry Potter series, where you will discover towers, turrets, chambers, classrooms, creatures, the Whomping Willow and Hagrid´s hut, plus many more iconic features. The set comes with 4 mini figures, 27 micro figures featuring students, professors, and statues, plus 5 Dementors!

Incredible LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

Check out all of these details! This is truly an incredible LEGO building set.

  • Includes 4 mini figures: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin and Rowena Ravenclaw, with a buildable mini figure display stand.
  • Also features 27 micro figures: Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Draco Malfoy™, Albus Dumbledore™, Professor Snape™, Professor McGonagall™, Remus Lupin, Professor Dolores Umbridge™, Argus Filch, Lord Voldemort™, Bellatrix Lestrange, 3 students from each of the 4 houses, 2 chess pieces and the Architect of Hogwarts™ statue and 5 Dementors, plus Aragog the spider and the Basilisk figures, and a buildable Hungarian Horntail dragon.
  • Features a buildable microscale model of Hogwarts™ Castle, hut of Hagrid™, Whomping Willow™ tree, and 5 boats.
  • Hogwarts™ Castle features the Great Hall with buildable ‘stained glass windows’, house banners, benches, tables, flaming torches and moving staircases; potions classroom with racks of jar elements; Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom with assorted potion jars, gramophone and a closet containing a boggart; Chessboard Chamber with chess piece elements; Room of Requirement with assorted elements, including the Goblet of Fire and the vanishing cabinet; Chamber of Secrets™ with the Basilisk and Tom Riddle’s Diary; hidden Devils Snare room with vine elements; Gryffindor™ common room with fireplace and seating; Professor Dolores Umbridge’s office with desk, chair and pink furnishings; library with bookcase and desks; and Professor Dumbledore’s office with the Griffin statue entrance and Memory cabinet.
  • Hagrid’s hut features Aragog the spider and buildable pumpkins.
  • The Whomping Willow includes the buildable blue Flying Ford Anglia car in its spinning branches.
  • Also includes 5 buildable boats.
  • Take a seat in the Great Hall and feast with the Hogwarts™ professors and students!
  • Sneak your way into the Chamber of Secrets™ through the secret entrance and face the Basilisk!
  • Attend a Defence Against the Dark Arts class to learn how to protect yourself from dark magic!
  • Climb the moving staircase!
  • Study for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exams in the library.
  • Accessory elements include the Sword of Gryffindor™, Helga Hufflepuff´s cup, wands, potions, house banners, flames, a cauldron and 2 magnifying glasses.
  • Microfigure accessories include 2 chess statues and the Architect of Hogwarts™ statue.
  • Hogwarts™ Castle measures over 22” (58cm) high, 27” (69cm) wide and 16” (43cm) deep.

The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle will make it’s magical debut September 1, 2018!

Magic of Disney Store at Orlando International Airport Closes

Magic of Disney store

The Magic of Disney store at Orlando International Airport has closed. That space will be an upcoming checkpoint location. The Magic of Disney store is 1 of 2 Disney stores in the airport. The other is Disney’s EarPort, which is located at Main Terminal, Level 3, near the Hyatt atrium. The Magic of Disney store will not be closing permanently. It is just being moved to a different location in the airport. Exact opening date not announced yet for 2019.

Disney’s EarPort store is located at the Main Terminal near the Hyatt atrium. Bring home a piece of the magical world of Disney with an array of accessories and apparel featuring some of the most beloved childhood characters of all time. The store has at least three fun and free photo opportunities. To the right of the store, visitors will find an almost-life-size statue of Snow White sitting on a royal banquette, where they can join her. On the opposite side is Goofy trying to balance a stack of cookies. The center facade features a raised image that contains Mickey Mouse and an icon from each of the four parks at Walt Disney World.

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A Special ‘Partysaurus’ Guest Made an Appearance at Disney H2O Glow Nights!

A Special ‘Partysaurus’ Guest Made an Appearance at Disney H2O Glow Nights!

As part of Incredible Summer, Typhoon Lagoon hosted H2O Glow Nights and joined in on the fun. At H2O Glow Nights “Toy Story” pals will throw glow parties at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. Hosted by Partysaurus Rex and the Toy Story Gang, this new nighttime H2O Glow Night splash bash, takes place on select nights through August 11. With character meet and greets, thrilling attractions and even a DJ dance party on the beach it’s sure to be a night won’t want to miss!

Mark Walsh, Pixar Animation Studios director and animator, joined Guests last month at H2O Glow Nights- the ultimate glow party of the summer. Mark directed the short film “Partysaurus Rex,” and Toy Story toon about Rex’s fun and luminous tub party with bath toys. Mark really made Partysuarus Rex come to life! Mark has worked as an animator on some Pixar favorites, including “Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo,” “Toy Story 2,” and “A Bug’s Life.”

On select summer nights starting June 21, special lighting effects will transform the water park like never before as Buzz, Woody and Jessie throw a Beach Party inspired by their friend, “Partysaurus” Rex. Come join the fun, dance on the beach, play party games, and meet up with Buzz, Woody, and Jessie, plus, all attractions are open for guest enjoyment.

Take a look at the video to see all the fun Mark had with Partysaurus Rex and friends as they lit up the night!

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Disney H20 Glow Nights will take place only at Typhoon Lagoon on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 21-August 11, from 8-11 p.m.

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Disneyland’s River Belle Terrace Now Serves Breakfast!

River Belle Terrace now serves breakfast!

River Belle Terrace now serves breakfast! This is the perfect way to start your morning at Disneyland – and enjoy riverfront views at this iconic Disney restaurant!

The heart of Frontierland is where you will find fan favorite River Belle Terrace and a delicious table service meals to treat taste buds of all ages.

Enjoy breakfast with a southern twist that even Mark Twain would approve of!  We are really excited about this new menu. Some of our must try items include: Short Rib Skillet of Slow-cooked Short Rib, Sunny Side-up Eggs, Signature Potatoes, Onions and Peppers and served with Texas Toast; Becky Thatcher’s Fried Green Tomato with Deviled Eggs, Roasted Corn and Avocado Relish, Chimichurri, Red Pepper Coulis, and Blistered Tomatoes; and Mark Twain which comes with Chicken Sausage or Applewood-smoked Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Signature Potatoes and freshly Baked Biscuits.

You’ll also find Mickey-Shaped Pancake on the menu as well as a Granola and Mixed Berry Parfait if you’re in the mood for something lighter.

And don’t skip out and not try the Monkey Bread Southern Sweet Skillet with warm and buttery Sweet Bread, Pecan Butter, Maple Syrup, Candied Pecans and Powdered Sugar! Ordering two would be wrong, right?!

Kids can choose from Seasonal Oats or Silver Dollar Pancakes and there is a wide variety of beverages including coffee, tea, soda and milk.

While advanced dining reservations are suggested, walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis!

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More Photos From an Epic Adventures by Disney Iceland Vacation

Adventures by Disney Iceland

Adventures by Disney

I don’t know about you, but I was blown away by the photos we shared a few days ago from an Adventures by Disney Iceland vacation. Today, I would love to share photos from the second half of this 8-day, 7-night Adventures by Disney vacation featuring waterfalls, horses, glacial lakes, and much more.

More Photos From an Epic Adventures by Disney Iceland Vacation

On day four of this vacation, adventurers flew to Akureyri which is in the Northern section of Iceland. When they arrived, they visited a quaint fishing village and even got to take their best shot a reeling some of the big ones in!

What might of been the highlight of the trip for me was when they were cruising through the longest fjord in Iceland and were able to get up close to a humpback whale. Check out the video below!

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Also included on the Iceland Adventures by Disney itinerary was a visit to a distinctive Icelandic turf house estimated to date back to the 1800s. There was also a visit to Gooafoss Waterfalls which means “Waterfall of the Gods.” Adventures also made visited the lava fields at Dimmuborgir or the “black castle.”

More Photos From an Epic Adventures by Disney Iceland Vacation

Adventurers also had fun getting into the local legends and customs. Yule Lads, mischievous boys who are akin to a trouble-making Santa Claus, made a special visit. And, guests took part in baking Iceland’s famous brown Geysir bread, which the locals commonly call “Bread in a Bucket,” where dough is placed in buckets, buried underground and baked by the heat from nearby hot springs.

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Talk about a vacation of a lifetime! Adventures by Disney also offers such a great vacation experience. It looks like their Iceland itinerary is no different!

For additional information on an Adventures by Disney vacation and to start planning yous, 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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Disney’s Remake of Lady and The Tramp Casts First Role with Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Disney’s Lady and The Tramp remake has cast its first role! Ashley Jensen is tapped to voice the role of Scottish Terrier Jackie, originally known as Jock, in the film for Disney’s upcoming streaming service.  This supporting character is a loyal friend to Lady.

Jensen’s other credits include an Emmy nomination for her role in BBC-HBO series Extras and regular appearances on ABC’s Ugly Betty. You may have also seen her in the recent Amazon original Catastrophe. When it comes to the big screen her resume includes  The Lobster and Hysteria as well as supporting roles in major family movies including Gnomeo & Juliet, The Pirates! Band Of Misfits and Arthur Christmas.

Hopefully, we will have more casting information soon as Disney is in the process of filling lead and supporting roles for the movie, which could potentially go into production later this year.

It was recently announced by Disney that Charlie Bean, director of The Lego Ninjango Movie would be taking the reins of this live-action/CG hybrid update of the animated classic.

The script for the new live-action/CG adaptation was written by Andrew Bujalski and Brigham Taylor is producing.

This film will not have a theatrical release, but rather will be a feature film for the upcoming Disney streaming service set to launch next year.

This is one of my favorite animated Disney films and I really cannot wait to see this new version.  And I’m even more excited now that casting information is being announced!

The live-action remakes of animated Disney classics have been hugely successful. It makes sense that Disney will continue to purse live-action versions of their most beloved films. Let’s take a look at upcoming Disney live-action films!

There is also talk of not one, but two, live-action films inspired by the classic, Peter Pan. Tink, which would focus on our favorite Pixie has been in development for a while now. While Elizabeth Banks was once attached to it, now it looks like Reese Witherspoon is set to star. And it looks like David Lowery will be taking the reins and creating a live-action adventure movie of Peter Pan – sounds, well, exciting, right?!

Source: Deadline

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