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Celebrate National Cupcake Day with Sprinkles for a Chance to Win Free Cupcakes for a Year!

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Friday, December 15th is National Cupcake Day, and to celebrate, the “world’s first cupcake bakery” is giving away free cupcakes for a year!

To enter, fans must be a member or sign up for the Sprinkles Perks Program and make a purchase at any Sprinkles bakery nationwide from 12/1 – 12/12. Each visit will count as a different entry, so stock up on goodies for family gatherings and holiday parties or just to satisfy your sweet tooth! Winners will be contacted on 12/14.

To make National Cupcake Day even sweeter, the first 50 customers in line at each bakery on December 15th will receive a FREE limited-edition Strawberry Sprinkles Cupcake. Loaded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, you’ll want to grab these special Strawberry Cupcakes before they’re gone! 

Place pre-orders for National Cupcake Day and beyond by emailing [email protected] or calling (888) 220-2210.

For Corporate/Catering orders please email [email protected].

‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ Will Be Streamed Live on Monday December 4th, 2017!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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'Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!' Will Be Streamed Live on Monday December 4th, 2017!

Guests can get into the Walt Disney World Christmas spirit right from the comfort of your own home with the latest live stream compliments of #DisneyParksLIVE.  A full performance of the much loved “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” evening fireworks spectacular at Hollywood Studios will be broadcast on Monday, December 4th at 7:55 pm EST.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is a Holiday Spectacular that made it’s debut at Hollywood Studios last Christmas and firmly became a fan favorite.  Led by elves Wayne and Lanny (from ABC’s animated holiday special “Prep and Landing”) the show features dazzling projections on to Chinese Theater, state-of-the-art special effects, stunning pyrotechnics and scenes and songs from some of your favorite Disney films including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

So don your Christmas hats, grab your hot cocoa and watch along on Monday!

CLICK HERE for the direct link to the live stream! 

'Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!' Will Be Streamed Live on Monday December 4th, 2017!

Click here for your FREE no obligation quote! 

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Freeform Is Spreading Holiday Cheer By Giving A Family A New Home This Year

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Freeform Is Spreading Holiday Cheer By Giving A Family A New Home This Year

The holidays will certainly be Merry & Bright for one family thanks to Freeform!

As part of Disney|ABC’s “25 Days of Christmas” initiative, Freeform, Disney’s young adult television
network, kicked off “25 Days of Christmas” and the gift-giving initiative “Pop Up Santa” this morning,
live, on “Good Morning America,” by actress Aisha Dee (“The Bold Type”) and “GMA” co-host
Ginger Zee, announcing the network will be giving away a tiny house to a family in need this holiday
season. 2017 has been a rough year for many with hurricanes to wildfires, leaving many people
homeless and lives disrupted. Freeform wants to bring a little joy back into someone’s life by gifting
a custom-designed micro-abode.

Freeform Is Spreading Holiday Cheer By Giving A Family A New Home This Year

Starting today and running through Sunday, Dec. 10, viewers can go HERE to submit a photo and tell why they are deserving of a chance to win their own piece of tiny luxury. On Friday, Dec. 22, the deserving winner will be announced, live, on “Good Morning America.”

Freeform is just getting started with Pop Up Santa and you can catch all of the heartwarming joy
throughout “25 Days of Christmas” airing Dec. 1–25. The rest of the year’s magical merriment from
Freeform stars and sponsors include:

  • “The Fosters” actress Cierra Ramirez returns to her hometown of Houston to help Covenant
    House, a shelter for homeless youth, who are in desperate need of supplies after the recent
    hurricane. Along with the supplies, Cierra and Marie Callender's ® also bring a little holiday
    cheer by hosting a winter wonderland event for the residents and a big surprise for
    Covenant House, airing Sunday, Dec. 10, during “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
    (6:30 –8:40 p.m. EST).
  • For the third year in a row, Pizza Hut is back spreading the Pop Up Santa love when
    “Famous In Love” stars Keith Powers and Carter Jenkins jump in the Pizza Hut “Hot Mobile”
    to surprise some very lucky and hungry shoppers in chilly Philadelphia with a warm couch,
    entertainment, oven-hot pizza and a big holiday surprise, airing Saturday, Dec. 16, during
    “Elf” (7:05–9:15 p.m. EST).
  • “Shadowhunters” stars Katherine McNamara and Emeraude Toubia partner with Zales The
    Diamond Store for the third year in a row to celebrate holiday romance as they help
    coordinate a Cinderella-inspired proposal integrating exclusive styles from the Enchanted
    Disney Fine Jewelry collection available at Zales, airing Sunday, Dec. 17, during Disney’s
    “Frozen” (8:15–10:45 p.m. EST).
  • “The Fosters” stars Sherri Saum and Hayden Byerly share the joy, along with Toys for Tots,
    as they surprise a group of foster kids, who are available for adoption, with a magical holiday
    party and a surprise visit from Santa. This Pop Up Santa is sponsored by Disney|ABC’s
    Share the Joy campaign, which inspires kids, families and communities to help those who
    need it most during the holiday season and will air on Tuesday, Dec. 19, during “Elf”
    (4:30–6:40 p.m. EST).
  • “Shadowhunters” star Isaiah Mustafa teams up with New York Knicks’ player Lance Thomas,
    Garden of Dreams and the NBA to surprise a group of high school basketball players with a
    night they will never forget, airing Saturday, Dec. 23, during “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch
    Stole Christmas” (9:20 p.m.–12:00 a.m. EST).
  • “Shadowhunters” star Isaiah Mustafa and Honda team up with “Good Morning America” and
    send one deserving family on the ride of their lives. Our “Honda Holiday Heroes” will be
    whisked away for a fun-filled “ELF” experience that culminates with a Pop Up Santa surprise
    of a stylish all-new 2018 Honda Accord, live, on “Good Morning America.” A recap of the
    Honda surprise will air on Sunday, Dec. 24, during “Elf” (9:15 – 11:25 p.m. EST).

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Entries must be received between 12:00 a.m. EST on 12/1/17 and 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/10/17. Void where prohibited. Open only to persons 18 years of age, or the age of majority in his/her jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, as of the date of entry and legal residents of, and physically located within, the 50 U.S. or D.C. See Official Rules for full details.

Share the Joy and #ShareyourEars this Holiday Season

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Chip
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Share the Joy and #ShareyourEars this Holiday Season

Building on the success of 2016’s global campaign, Disney fans and Make-A-Wish® supporters looking to share the joy this holiday season can once again join Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish and Share Your Ears to help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses.

Disney and Make-A-Wish fans around the world can make a difference by unlocking a donation with a simple photo and hashtag. Disney Parks will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared featuring Mickey Mouse Ears – or any creative “ears” at all – with the hashtag #ShareYourEars. Photos can be uploaded to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram between now and December 25, 2017.

“We love to make magic every day at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts across the world. It’s especially meaningful when we get to work with Make-A-Wish to bring happiness to people when they need it most,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “Last year, we were thrilled that millions of our fans joined us in support of this great work through Share Your Ears, and we couldn’t think of a better way to share the joy this holiday season than by inviting them to do it again.”

Multiplatinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey made the announcement during the broadcast of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” on the ABC Television Network. Sporting a pair of classic Mickey Mouse Ears, Lachey took a selfie in front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and invited fans to join him in displaying their ears.

The first #ShareYourEars in February 2016 became a viral sensation globally. In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland and the 100,000th wish fulfilled by Disney and Make-A-Wish, millions of fans from around the world shared their ears online, demonstrating their support for wish-granting and an incomparable sense of creativity. Based on the overwhelming fan response, Disney doubled its original $1 million donations to $2 million.

Share the Joy and #ShareyourEars this Holiday Season
Disney Parks will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish®, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared featuring Mickey Mouse Ears – or any creative “ears” at all – with the hashtag #ShareYourEars. Photos can be uploaded to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram between now and December 25, 2017. (PRNewsfoto/Walt Disney Parks and Resorts)

Nearly 9,000 Disney-related wishes are granted worldwide every year – including experiences at Disney theme parks, voyages on Disney Cruise Line, meetings with Disney characters and visits to TV and movie sets – making Disney the most popular request by Make-A-Wish children.

“We are thrilled to dust off our ears once again to celebrate the imagination and creativity of our wish children and supporters through Share Your Ears! Since the very beginning of Make-A-Wish, Disney has provided our wish children with life-changing wish experiences – bringing them renewed energy and strength, and uniting their families and communities,” said David Williams, president, and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. Jon Stettner, president, and CEO of Make-A-Wish International added, “We are so grateful to Disney, and its guests and fans worldwide, for their ongoing support. Last year, the campaign sparked a global community to come together in a fun celebration of wishes – and we couldn’t be more grateful to our friends at Disney for hosting year two of this incredible campaign!”

For more information, visit www.ShareYourEars.org.

Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

We recently stopped by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to check out the desserts at Gasparilla Island Grill and we were definitely pleased! Whether it’s a Mickey Brownie or a cupcake, you and your taste buds are sure to be delighted!

First up is the Mickey Brownie:

Grand Floridian

The yummy Blueberry Lemon Cupcake:

Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

The delicious German Chocolate Cupcake:

Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

The adorable Minnie Mouse Cupcake:

Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Take a bite of the tropics with the Pina Colada Cupcake:

Grand Floridian

All items range from  $4.29 to $5.59 and are available as snack credits on the Dining Plan?

Which one are you going to try first?

Let’s start planning your visit to Disney World! 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!

Check Out These Yummy Desserts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Click here for your FREE no obligation quote!

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.

Thanksgiving is over but the Holiday Burger is still available at D-Luxe Burger

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Thanksgiving is over but the Holiday Burger is still available at D-Luxe Burger

Disney Springs took to their Twitter account to remind everyone that while Thanksgiving is over you can still grab the Holiday Burger at D-Luxe Burger!

Topped with with bacon cranberry jam and fried mozzarella this burger will help you with your Thanksgiving cravings after the last of the leftovers have been eaten.

And with the new Peppermint Cookies and Cream milkshake – it’s like the perfection combination of Thanksgiving and Christmas yumminess!

Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for December 2017 and Beyond

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for December 2017 and Beyond

In order to keep rides running smoothly and safely and resorts looking their best, Disney World often needs to close areas in order to perform maintenance on them or give them a fresh look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary to keep guests safe during their park visits.  Here is a list of the rides, attractions, and resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort undergoing refurbishment in November 2017 and beyond:

Magic Kingdom

  • Splash Mountain – Closed Jan. 8 – Feb. 1, 2018
  • Hall of Presidents – This attraction remains closed for updates.  Disney hasn’t released official word regarding a re-opening.
  • Cinderella’s Royal Table – Closed Feb. 28 – Mar. 2, 2018
  • Liberty Square Riverboat – Closed from Jan. 8 – Jun. 28, 2018
  • Pirates of the Caribbean – Closed from February 26 – March 18, 2018

Epcot and Hollywood Studios

None!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Kali River Rapids – Closed Jan. 2 – Feb. 4, 2018

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

  • Annual Refurbishment – Closed Jan. 7 – Mar. 18, 2018

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

  • Annual Refurbishment – Closed Oct. 22, 2017 – Jan. 6, 2018

RESORTS:

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

  • Duck Pond Leisure Pool : Jan. 2 – Spring 2018
    During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. In addition, the feature pool, Fantasia Pool, will be available. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner : Ongoing until further notice
    We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas

  • Ongoing until further notice – In an effort to make future visits more magical, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is currently undergoing some refurbishment projects across the Resort. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post : Through Fall 2018
    There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Centertown, a dining location, will serve an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet for breakfast and dinner. A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort. Additional a la carte offerings will be available at mobile food vending locations. Our in-room dining will remain available including pizza, sandwiches, and pasta. The feature pool-Fuentes del Morro Pool – and leisure pools will all remain available. Recreation activities and entertainment will also be available. In addition to the amenities unavailable at Old Port Royale, buildings within Martinique and Barbados islands are unavailable to Guests. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
  • Disney Skyliner : Ongoing until further notice
    We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
  • Construction: Ongoing until further notice
    It is possible construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  • Chef Mickey’s : Nov. 28. – December 2017
    During this time, Chef Mickey’s will be relocating to the Convention Center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The dining and character experience will remain the same. Cast Members will be on hand to assist with directions to the location at the Convention Center.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

  • Hard Goods Refurbishment: Through Fall 2017
    During this time, amenities including dining and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00am daily.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • Grand Floridian Beach Pool & Pool Bar : Jan. 2 – Spring 2018
    During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. The water play area and mug refill station will still be available at this location. In addition, all other dining locations and the Courtyard Pool will be available during this time.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

  • Room Refurbishments : Through Summer 2018
    Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 am.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

  • Room Refurbishments : Through Summer 2018
    During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily.
  • Disney Skyliner : Ongoing until further notice
    We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

  • Room Refurbishments : Early January through Late Spring 2018
    During this room refurbishment, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. All amenities including dining, merchandise and recreation locations will be available.

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center

  • Expansion Work : Through Winter 2018
    During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work-related noise should not be audible from Guest rooms until after 9:00 a.m.

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT :

Disney Springs

  • Portobello Country Italian Trattoria – Closed Apr. 23 – Fall 2017

Monorail

The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available. This is ongoing until further notice.

Let’s start planning your visit to Walt Disney World! 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!

Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for December 2017 and Beyond

Click here for your FREE no obligation quote!

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.

Walt Disney Studios Global Box Office Hits $5 Billion for 2017

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Danielle
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Walt Disney Studios Global Box Office

This week The Walt Disney Studios crossed the $5 billion global box office mark for the third year in a row! They are now the first and only only studio to reach this threshold three times. Disney releases have brought in $5.0031 billion globally from January 1–November 29. This includes $1.7633 billion domestically and $3.2398 billion internationally.

Disney has released four of the 9 top grossing movies this year!

Number 1: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Is ranked number 1 domestically and globally, and number 4 and internationally for the year. It is also eighth highest-grossing film of all time in the United States. It is the 10th highest-grossing film of all time globally. The film earned $1.26 billion globally, including $504 million domestic and $759.7 million international.

Number 2: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – Marvel’s GotG 2 is ranked the number 3 film of the year domestically and is number 6 globally. The film earned $863.6 million globally, including $389.8 million domestic and $473.8 million international.

Number 3: Thor: Ragnarok – Is already the number 6 film of the year domestically and number 8 globally. Marvel’s newest Thor movie is expected to surpass $800 million globally, and is still out in theaters.

Number 4: Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – Pirates is ranked number 9 domestically, and internationally and number 5 internationally for the year. The film’s $794.8 million global box office includes $172.6 million domestic and $622.2 million international.Unlike the other 3 top grossing Disney Studios movies of the year, the fifth installment of Pirates actually did much better globally, than it did domestically.

Pixar’s Coco opened over Thanksgiving week, and is already the number one film of all time in Mexico. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is will debut later this month, and is excepted to be another hit for Walt Disney Studios this year.

 

 

Disneyland Park Tops Instagram’s Most Photographed Places for 2017

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disneyland Park Tops Instagram's Most Photographed Places for 2017

It can’t be that much of a surprise, but Disneyland Park is at the top of Instagram’s recently released list of most photographed places around the globe for 2017!

The popular social media site, with 800 million active users, announced the top 10 Most-Instagrammed locations in its Year in Review.

“Disney Properties” were at the top of Instagram’s list in 2016, but this year the company broke out the specific locations, giving Disney four spots on the top 10.

The Happiest Place on Earth leads the pack as Disneyland drives the most snapshots shared on the social media platform. Tokyo Disneyland ranks No. 5, Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom takes the sixth spot, and Disney California Adventure Park lands at No 9.

And don’t forget to follow Chip and Co. on Instagram!

Add some Christmas Cheer with the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set

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Danielle
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Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set

If you’re looking for a little extra shimmer and shine for the Holiadys, Pandora and Disney have the most darling gift set. The
Pandora Holiday Disney Gift SetAdd some Christmas Cheer with the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set comes with 3 charms, sure to bring Christmas cheer to any PANDORA Disney lover.


Mickey and Minnie Holiday Gift Set by PANDORAAdd some Christmas Cheer with the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set
Mickey and Minnie Holiday Gift Set by PANDORAAdd some Christmas Cheer with the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set

The holidays sparkle even brighter with this lovely PANDORA gift set. The three charms feature Santa Mickey and his sweetheart Minnie on round lattice work charms. They are both captured in dazzling sterling silver, enamel, and crystal. The heart shaped center charm is a closed sterling silver, with a red enamel silhouette of Mickey and Minnie sharing a sweet kiss. The holiday collection also comes in a special presentation box.

You can find the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift SetAdd some Christmas Cheer with the Pandora Holiday Disney Gift Set online at shopDisney, and at selection locations at the Disney Parks and Resorts.

DVC Members Can Meet Kurt Russell This Month at Epcot

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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DVC Members Can Meet Kurt Russell This Month at Epcot

Disney is no stranger when it comes to making magical moments happen for guests.  And it’s always incredible when an appearance by a Disney Legend happens.

On Dec. 10, Disney Legend Kurt Russell will spend an intimate 90 minutes with 60 Disney Vacation Club Members at Epcot before he narrates the Candlelight Processional that evening.  This exclusive event will begin with an approximately 45-minute, on-stage conversation with Ryan March, Editor at Disney Vacation Club’s Disney Files Magazine.  The discussion will center around Russell’s Disney, filmmaking and winemaking career, during which attendees will taste two varieties of GoGi Wines – Russell’s wine label which is available at a variety of fine Disney restaurants, including Le Cellier Steakhouse, Victoria & Alberts, Club 33, Napa Rose, and Carthay Circle. For the second half of the event attendees will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally meet Russell.

This special Membership Magic event is priced at $125 a person plus tax.  It will take place from 12-1:30 p.m. in the East Hall of the World Showplace pavilion at Epcot. As an added bonus, attendees will enjoy priority seating for Kurt’s 5 p.m. performance of that evening’s Candlelight Processional.  For reservations, call Members Services.

Photo credit: Disney

ESPN Braces for Another Round of Lay-Offs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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ESPN Braces for Another Round of Lay-Offs

ESPN, which is owned by Disney,  is preparing for another round of layoffs with a memo going around to staff this week that 150 employees will be on the way out.

The majority of the layoffs are expected to affect roles that are mostly behind-the-scenes. According to the memo written by ESPN President John Skipper, the company will aim to assist those departing as much as possible with bonuses, severance packages, health benefits and an outplacement service.

We are being told that the majority of jobs being eliminated are in studio production, digital content, and technology.

Unfortunately, these layoffs are in keeping with a continued downturn at ESPN. The network has over the last few years seen its subscription base drop by over 10 million as clients are leaving cable providers in favor of digital streaming services.

As we reported here at Chip and Co., Disney is planning on launching its own streaming service which it hopes will rival the success of Netflix.  However,  what happens at ESPN in the meantime remains uncertain.

Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest in ESPN news and updates.

Image copyright Disney.

Source: Fortune

 

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