Rock Those Dots with the Minnie Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake

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April 22, 2018

Walt Disney World loves its cupcakes and what better way to decorate these delicious treats than with a super cute Minnie Mouse bow. Today we are bringing you the Minnie Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake! It is a vanilla cake with strawberry filling and topped with strawberry buttercream and a chocolate bow sitting on top.

You can find these adorable desserts at all three of Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premiere Food Court) for $5.49.

These cupcakes along with other polka-dotted treats were inspired by the fabulous Minnie Mouse for her Rock the Dots event which happened earlier this year. The Disney Parks wanted to celebrate our favorite fashionista receiving her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22nd.

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Dirt and Worms Chocolate Cupcake at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

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April 22, 2018

Dirt and Worms Chocolate Cupcake at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Here’s another goodie in honor of Earth Day. This one is a ‘dirt and worms’ chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate pudding and topped with chocolate buttercream, cookie crumbs, sugar flower, and jelly candy ‘worms.’ You can find this cupcake at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts at Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass.

These are only for a limited time so don’t miss out!

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Get Your New Starbucks Disneyland You Are Here Mugs

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April 22, 2018

Starbucks Disneyland "You Are Here" mugs

Get down to Disneyland to scoop up the third edition of the Starbucks “You Are Here” mug that has just been released. This fun new Adventureland design features tributes to The Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted Tiki Room. You won’t want to miss your chance to grab one of these new Starbucks “You Are Here” mug designs before they are gone. The 3rd design in this series is one of the best designs they have released thus far. In addition to the Disneyland mug, other mugs specific to Walt Disney World have also come out. What a better way to remember your Disney adventure at home than with a specialty mug for your morning cup of Joe.

Starbucks is located in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. In addition to the two locations in the Downtown Disney District. In Disneyland Park, head to Market House on Main Street, U.S.A., and in, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe you will find a Starbucks pick-me-up. In the Downtown Disney District, Starbucks West is located by The LEGO Store and the other Starbucks location is near World of Disney.

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Cactus Macaron Lillipop at Disney Springs

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April 22, 2018

Cactus Macaron Lillipop at Disney Springs

There are lots of celebrations going on in honor of Earth Day, and you know the sweets are included! You can find this delicious flower at Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie. This Cactus Macaron Lollipop consists of three French macarons filled with pistachio ganache and topped with icing.

Come on out and celebrate Earth Day. These treats are only available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

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Dazzle Like a Super Hero with Avengers Infinity War Cosmetics

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April 22, 2018

Avengers Infinity War Cosmetics

Just in time for the epic new Marvel Film, Avengers: Infinity War, Her Universe has launched a stunning new cosmetics collection. The heroic new Avengers Infinity War Cosmetics collection is inspired by the fabled infinity stones! This assortment of epic cosmetics features an eye shadow palette, fragrance, lip gloss and more!

Her Universe Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Infinity Faux Nail Collection

You’ll have style and the power of the Infinity Stones with this set of faux nails from Marvel and Her Universe featuring various designs with gem accents.

Her Universe Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Infinity Bath Bomb Set

The power of the Infinity Stones has been harnessed for this set of bath bombs from Her Universe and Marvel. The multi-colored set includes six rosemary tea tree scented bath bombs designed to look like Infinity Stones.

Her Universe Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Infinity Fragrance

Smell like a hero when you use this fragrance from Marvel and Her Universe! Infinity has top notes of forest fruit that meld into middle notes of jasmine samba and honeysuckle that finish with base notes of sandal, amber, caramel and vanilla. It’s housed in a beautiful glass bottle topped with a gold tone cap and is brandished with a faux leather gold strap embellished with the Infinity Stones.

Her Universe Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Infinity Stone Lip Gloss Collection

Each of the Infinity Stones is represented by a sparkly color lip gloss in this beautiful set from Her Universe and Marvel. The 6 colors include shimmery pink “Reality Stone,” golden nude “Mind Stone,” jewel tone blue “Space Stone,” emerald green “Time Stone,” bright orange “Soul Stone,” and light purple “Power Stone.” Give your look the power!

Her Universe Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Infinity Eyeshadow Collection

Dazzle Like a Super Hero with Avengers Infinity War Cosmetics

Look out of this world with this collection of galactic glitters and earthly neutrals that are sure to complement all skin tones and deliver lasting pigment. The Infinity Eyeshadow Collection from Her Universe and Marvel is a 12-well palette with colors taking inspiration from Avengers: Infinity War. With glittery colors Reality, Space, Mind, Time, Soul and Power matching back to the Infinity Stones, the palette balances out with smooth neutrals like shimmery white Cosmic, deep matte brown Deviants and sparkly black annihilation.

Will you give your style a heroic make over with the new Avengers Infinity War Cosmetics?

A Look Back At 20 Years of Amazing Animal Kingdom Milestones

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April 22, 2018

As Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary festivities officially kick off today, Disney is celebrating by highlighting some of the theme parks major milestones over the last few years. From incredible attractions to award-winning conservation efforts, join us on this walk down Memory Lane as we celebrate one of Disney’s most amazing theme parks.

Here’s a look back at a few of the milestone dates in the evolution of Disney’s adventure park at Walt Disney World Resort:

June 20, 1995 – Plans for “Wild Animal Kingdom” announced

August 4, 1995- Groundbreaking for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 5, 1995- The first tree, an authentic African acacia xanthophloea, is planted

June 12, 1996 – Miles the giraffe is the first animal to arrive at Animal Kingdom

October 5, 1996- A baby kudu is the first animal to be born at the theme park

November 4, 1997 – Hope, a 14-year-old gorilla, gives birth to a male named Jabari

April 22, 1998 (Earth Day) – The Grand Opening of Animal Kingdom

January 1999- Animal Kingdom Earns Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums (formerly American Zoo and Aquarium Association)

March 1, 1999- Grand Opening of Asia, which includes Kali River Rapids and Maharajah Jungle Trek

July 1999 – The Tarzan Rocks! stage show debuts at Animal Kingdom. Do you remember this production?

May 2000 – A reproduction of Dino-Sue (the rare 65 million-year-old tyrannosaurus rex) goes on display in DinoLand U.S.A.

October 2000- Rafiki’s Planet Watch premieres

December 2000 – The Safari Village is renamed as Discovery Island

June 4, 2001 – Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail unveils a Colobus Monkey Habitat

October 2001- Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade makes its debut

November 2001 – Tricera Top Spin and midway games open as part of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama.

April 18, 2002- Primeval Whirl opens at Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama

April 22, 2003 – Plans announced for Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

May, 2005 – Lucky the Dinosaur, the first Audio-Animatronics figure capable of walking and moving independently, makes special appearances

April 7, 2006 – Expedition Everest opens to guests

April 2006 – Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund achieves $10 million milestone since its 1995 inception.

January 2007 – Grand opening performance of “Finding Nemo – the Musical”

April 22, 2007- Inaugural “Party for the Planet” event takes place on Earth Day

February 16, 2008 – Paws in the Park event. Disney’s Animal Kingdom/Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives raises more than $13,000 for SPCA of Central Florida

April 22, 2008 – Jane Goodall Global Youth Summit visits the park on Earth Day

January 16, 2011 – Wild Africa Trek opens

June 1, 2013- Wilderness Explorers program debuts to guests

June 1, 2014 – Festival of the Lion King debuts in its new home, the brand new Harambe Theatre.

May 2015 – Harambe Market officially opens.

May 27, 2016 – Tiffins restaurant and Nomad Lounge open, nighttime experiences debut – Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale, Tree of Life Awakenings and a nighttime version of Kilimanjaro Safaris

May 28, 2016 – The Jungle Book – Alive with Magic live show debuts

December 2016 – Lion-tailed Macaques debut

February 17, 2017 – Rivers of Light evening spectacular debuts

May 27, 2017 -Pandora – the World of Avatar opens

August 2017 – Sumatran tiger cubs, Jeda and Anala, are born,

January 2017- Augustus, a baby hippo, is born

March, 2018 – Contributions to Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund total $70 million since 1995

April 22, 2018 – 20^th Anniversary milestone marked with Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration, premiere of UP! A Great Bird Adventure and debut of the Pandora Utility Suit

We here at Chip and Co. wish Animal Kingdom a magical 20th birthday and look forward to another 20 years of incredible Disney milestones. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest in news and updates regarding Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary celebrations.

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Animal Kingdom Earth Day Updated Park Guide Maps Out Today

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April 22, 2018

Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration at Animal Kingdom

The Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration is underway at Animal Kingdom this morning with a kick off party in front of the Tree of Life including music, dancers, and your favorite characters. The 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration has brought in all new spectacular live entertainment with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Russel, and more. Throughout the park, you’ll find Disney PhotoPass frames that are part of the “Reverse the Decline” campaign and highlight animals supported by the Disney Conservation Fund. While you are here celebrating Earth Day and The Party for the Planet, pick up some of the commemorative 20th Anniversary merchandise and stop by Tiffins for a special edition lunch menu!

Animal Kingdom Earth Day Updated Park Guide Maps Out Today

There is a special limited-time badge location for Wilderness Explorers where guests can learn how to better connect with nature while on vacation―and once they return home.

Animal Kingdom Earth Day Updated Park Guide Maps Out Today

“Learn more about the many majestic animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park! Additional animal care experts will be on hand throughout Party for the Planet—so you’ll have more chances to see animal enrichment programs, trainings and feedings, and ask the experts questions about animals.”-Disney Conservation

Animal Kingdom Earth Day Updated Park Guide Maps Out Today

On your way into the park pick up one of the newly updated park maps and time guides so you do not miss any part of the celebration! GuideMap’s give tips and information, tools to plan your adventure, locations of rides and events, times for shows and celebrations, as well as bathroom locations and dining!

Animal Kingdom Earth Day Updated Park Guide Maps Out Today

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Orlando International Airport To Utilize Biometrics for International Travel

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April 22, 2018

Orlando Airport

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is lined up to the best first U.S. airport to fully utilize biometrics for international travel.

The vision of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is to continue to innovate operations which enhance the guest experience and customer service. As part of fulfilling that mission, the board approved $4 million in funding to integrate the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Biometric Entry and Exit Program. This system will utilize biometrics for international travel screenings.

The Orlando International Airport will utilize facial recognition technology to quicken the exit and entry process, thus smoothing the way for the six million+ international travelers passing through MCO each year.

The system has been in the testings phase over the past several months and “Together, CBP and GOAA are going to change the face of travel making it more secure and efficient.”

MCO will begin with implementing the system at CBP checkpoints for arriving international passengers and also at the international departure gates.

This is how the Orlando International Airport will utilize the new system:

Entering the Country

How the Entry process works:

CBP retrieves traveler photos from government databases
A gallery of expected travelers is created
CBP captures a photo of the traveler at the inspection booth
The photo is matched to a photograph in the pre-assembled gallery
Once verified, CBP conducts inspections determining the purpose and intent of travel
Upon completion, travelers are directed to baggage claim or sent for further inspection

Orlando Airport Customs Biometric Screening

Exiting the Country

CBP generates images (passport and visa photos) of travelers for a given flight and stores them in the Virtual Private Cloud
Travelers approach the gate and stand for a photo
The service verifies the travelers’ identify by comparing the photos
Once verified, the passenger may board the aircraft

Orlando Airport Biometrics screening

All that’s left is for the Orlando City Council to approve the funding of this unbudgeted program. Then we may start to see the big changes at the Orlando International Aiport.

What do you think about the Orlando International Aiport using this new biometrics system?

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Bob Iger Dedicates Disney Murals at Children’s Hospital

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April 21, 2018

A series of Disney murals at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa was recently dedicated by The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO, Bob Iger.

The Disney murals line the hallway to the Pediatric Emergency room located within the hospital. Over 100 of Disney’s animated characters are featured in the colorful mural in hopes of bring a little comfort to little patients and their families.

“By sharing our timeless stories that bring comfort, happiness and inspiration to kids and their families during stays at hospitals, we are delivering a little bit of Disney magic to those that need it most,” Iger said.

Mr. Iger also shared a “little” announcement during his visit, that Disney would be making an additional $100,000 donation to the Child Life Department at Blank Children’s Hospital.

The Walt Disney Company has been a long-time supporter of the Blank Children’s Hospital. In 1944, the founder A.H. and Anna Blank, approached Walt himself about bring a touch of “magic” to the hospital. A series of murals were painted in the hospital’s playroom including characters from Disney classics such as Snow White, Pinocchio and Bambi. Great care has been taken to preserve the original murals at Blank Children’s Hospital, where they can still be seen today.

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Joonas Suotamo Pays a Visit to Hollywood Studios

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April 21, 2018

Joonas Suotamo recently paid a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the Star Wars attractions within the park.

In the upcoming film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Joonas Suotamo plays the role of Chewbacca, Han Solo’s right hand “man” and furry co-pilot.

The visit was prompted by the upcoming release of the film as well as the Star Wars: Galactic Nights event being held at Hollywood Studios on May 27th. Joonas Suotamo explored the park’s Star Wars offerings including his favorite, Star Tours- The Adventures Continue.

Check out this video for a glimpse at his visit.

Joonas Suotamo will be featured as a celebrity guest at this year’s Star Wars: Galactic Nights event, where he will share his experience working on the film. Some lucky attendees will even have the chance to ask “Chewy” some of their own questions.

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Blank Children’s Hospital Disney Themed Murals Dedicated by Bob Iger

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April 21, 2018

Blank Children’s Hospital Disney themed murals are adding a bit of magic for pediatric patients and their visitors.

The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger made a trip to Des Moines, Iowa recently to visit the Blank Children’s Hospital. While there he dedicated a series of Disney themed murals that will adorn the hallway entrance to the hospital’s Pediatric Emergency room. These murals will feature over 100 beloved Disney characters from animated films.

“By sharing our timeless stories that bring comfort, happiness and inspiration to kids and their families during stays at hospitals, we are delivering a little bit of Disney magic to those that need it most,” Iger said. “Our hope is that the presence of our beloved characters will make an unfamiliar place a little more comfortable for young patients and less stressful for their families.”

An additional donation of $100,000 to support the hospital’s child life department was announced by Mr. Iger during his visit.

The connection between The Walt Disney Company and the Blank Children’s Hospital is long-standing. In fact, it stretches back to Walt himself. Hospital founders A.H. and Anna Blank, who were themselves in the movie theater business, wanted to bring a little Disney magic to the hospital so they approached Walt in 1944. Snow White, Bambi and Pinocchio were just some of the characters featured by Disney artists in a series of murals for the hospital’s playroom. These original murals have been carefully preserved at Blank Children’s Hospital, where they continue to greet patients and families today.
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Here Are Six Fun Facts About UP! A Great Bird Adventure at Animal Kingdom

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April 21, 2018

UP! A Great Bird Adventure

On April 22nd a new show is flying into Disney’s Animal Kingdom. UP! A Great Bird Adventure is making its official park debut on Earth Day – and also the park’s 20th anniversary. In this new, 25-minute show, bird experts will be joined by Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry pal Dug from Disney•Pixar’s animated hit film UP. Together they will put on a show featuring encounters with birds from around the world.

Here are a few wild facts about this new show!

1. From toucans and parrots to macaws, and an African fish eagle with a magnificent 7-foot wingspan, over 15 species of birds make an appearance in this show.

2. When it came to the training and rehearsal need to bring this show to the stage there were twenty animal trainers involved in. Four trainers work with the birds and the actors during every performance.

3. This is a unique experience led by an avian enthusiast and bird experts. Guests will get a close-up look at bird species from South America, North America, India, Africa, and other locations around the globe.

4. Themes from DisneyPixar’s UP are featured in the original, authentic Indian musical score.

5. This show will mark the first time that Russell and Dug from DisneyPixar’s UP appear onstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

6. The goal of the production team is to showcase beloved Disney characters and the amazing natural behavior of birds. They want to inspire guests to connect with nature.

I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for a new show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And I can’t wait to see Russell and Dug and all of the amazing birds that will be making an appearance. This show is bound to be a ton of fun. Are you excited to check out this new experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

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