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New PhotoPass Opportunity at Disney Springs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney Springs

A new PhotoPass opportunity has landed in Disney Springs! In celebration of the release of Thor – Ragnarok this November, Disney has installed this new opportunity in front of the AMC theater. Previously, there was a Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales opportunity in the same location.

Take a look at this awesome background:

New PhotoPass Opportunity at Disney Springs New PhotoPass Opportunity at Disney Springs New PhotoPass Opportunity at Disney Springs

Thor – Ragnarok arrives at AMC Disney Springs and theaters everywhere on November 3.

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 New PhotoPass Opportunity at Disney Springs

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New PIN-GO Pin Game Offered at Disney Parks

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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New PIN-GO Pin Game Offered at Disney Parks

Pin collectors can collect a limited edition pin by participating in a new pin game offering at Disney Parks. PIN-GO pin game is now being played at both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort.

New PIN-GO Pin Game Offered at Disney Parks

Guests play the game by purchasing pins that correspond with the characters in each square on the card. When you purchase one of the pins on your card, a Cast Member will stamp the matching square on the card. The back of the PIN-GO card tells us that once a guest achieves a line on their PIN-GO card (horizontal, vertical or diagonal, or four corners including the center space) they will be eligible to get their prize pin that is created especially for Disney’s PIN-GO. However, a Chip and Company contributor played PIN-GO recently at the Walt Disney World Resort and was told that you just had to have five stamps anywhere on the card. You may want to verify this before making your pin purchases.

New PIN-GO Pin Game Offered at Disney Parks

Participating Walt Disney World locations include:

  • Disney Springs Marketplace – World of Disney Store, Disney’s Days of Christmas, Star Wars Trading Post, Marketplace Co-Op, Disney’s Pin Traders
  • Disney Springs Town Center – Sundries
  • Disney Springs West Side – Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Participating Disneyland Resort locations include:

  • Downtown Disney District – World of Disney Store, ESPN Zone Studio Store, Disney’s Pin Traders
  • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – Acorns Gifts & Goods
  • Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel – Mickey in Paradise
  • Disneyland Hotel – Disney’s Fantasia Shop

Redeem your surprise pin at Disney’s Pin Traders. Pin availability by location may vary.

Prior pin purchases are not eligible for the Disney PIN-GO activity. Hurry, this game will only be played until December 3, 2017 or while supplies last, whichever come first.

Do you plan to play PIN-GO on your next visit? Let us know in the comment box below.

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New PIN-GO Pin Game Offered at Disney Parks

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Recap of the First Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the Year

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Halloween Party

Friday, August 25th marked the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, and it was a spooktacular start to the Halloween season! With spellbinding entertainment, deliciously ghoulish treats, and rare character sightings, guests in the Magic Kingdom park at the Walt Disney World Resort celebrated until midnight.

The Halloween party entertainment did not disappoint, the Sanderson Sisters put a spell on guests with the first show of the evening. Joined by numerous Disney villains, the sisters preformed Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the castle stage three times throughout the night. Between all the hocus pocus, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade made its way down Main Street, featuring your favorite ghosts and ghouls from the Haunted Mansion. The not-so-scary parade begins at 9:15 p.m. and again at 11:15 p.m. giving guests two chances to catch their favorite Disney characters getting into the Halloween spirit. Happy HalloWishes Fireworks show really was the main event. The stunning fireworks display was complemented with music from Ursula, Oogie Boogie, and many more creepy classics.

The delicious Halloween themed goodies were a treat for the eyes and the taste buds! From Candy Corn Ice Cream to Pumpkin Spiced Mickey Waffles, and everything in between, there was no shortage of spooky snacks. Speaking of spooky snacks, in true Disney fashion, Disney made sure that every guest was able to fully enjoy their time at the Halloween party by including an Allergy-Friendly Experience for guests with various food allergies.

Halloween Party Halloween Party

I would venture to say the appearance of Moana during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, was the highlight of the character meet and greets! Moana has not been meeting at the Walt Disney World parks since May of this year, and many Disney fans have been patiently awaiting the day Disney announces her new Meet & Greet location. Unfortunately, Moana is still not meeting in the parks outside of the Halloween party. If you have a ticket to one of the many Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and are wishing to see Moana, I highly recommend getting there early to line up, as her line reached 2 hours long prior to 7 p.m.

Along with all the entertainment and tasty treats, there is some great Halloween merchandise in the parks. I especially love the Alex and Ani bracelet, featuring a charm that celebrates the Halloween Party. Did you attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party last Friday? Share your thoughts on the special ticketed event, in the comments below!

Halloween Party

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Get Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations

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Danielle
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Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations

Halloween season is almost here, and I’m happily hunting for the hauntingly best Disney decorations to deck the halls with. I’m a huge fan of Halloween, and for me, it’s got to be Disney themed! These Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations are the perfect accents for a little bit of Disney magic around the house.

Get Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations

The 6.5″ tall Mickey Mouse Sparkling PumpkinGet Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations is the perfect Halloween decoration for any Disney lover. It’s a mosaic plastic light up pumpkin, that appears to shimmer and sparkle when lit up. It’s also battery operated so you can place it where ever you like! The figure is a jack-o-lantern with Mickey’s infamous smile across the front, and of course the iconic Mickey ears on top.

Get Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations  Get Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations

These Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse sparkling decorations are just like the Mickey pumpkin above, however in ghost form! The sparkling lights cast a spooky glow with the friendly faces of Mickey and Minnie, complete with their iconic mouse ears on top. Minnie of course can’t go out haunting with out her signature polka-dotted bow! You can get both the Sparkling Minnie GhostGet Spooky with Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations, and the Sparkling Mickey Ghost on Amazon.

Would you decorate your haunted halls with these Sparkling Halloween Disney Decorations?

VIDEO: Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular at MNSSHP

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Hocus Pocus

Hold tight to your children during the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the Sanderson Sisters are back in the mortal world! On the hunt for sinister shadows and nefarious nightmares, Winifred, Mary, and Sarah are joined by some other well known Disney villains. Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, Hades and more join in to help the sisters conjure a potion strong enough to cast a spell on all the guests in the Magic Kingdom. Music, dancing, and special effects make this castle show a must-see during the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Watch our full video of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, below:

 

The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular has three show times during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and 12:00 a.m. Were you at the first Halloween Party of the year? Share your thoughts on the show, in the comments below!

Hocus Pocus

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Latest Aerial Photos Of Hollywood Studios Construction Progress

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Latest Aerial Photos Of Hollywood Studios Construction Progress
Photo Credit: Twitter @bioreconstruct

Hi there Chip and Company friends! It’s time for our weekly check-in with @bioreconstruct to get a bird’s eye view to see how construction progress is going at Hollywood Studios. It looks like more theming has been added to Toy Story Land and roofs are being installed over at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Let’s take a look….

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Parking is also being expanded in order to handle the anticipated large crowds visiting the new lands.

It appears that we will be getting a total of 4 turntables to handle higher capacity. At this point the idea is that these are NOT going to be spinning centrifuges like those used at Mission: Space. These are being rumored to actually be a slowly rotating turntable for continuous loading/unloading. Simulator pods would move around the circle.

Toy Story Land

It’s really starting to come together!

It looks like more “toy blocks” have gone up and part of Andy’s backyard fence has appeared. I love the checkered flags as you finish the ride.

The roof is being put up over the Alien Spinning Saucers. Gotta keep those little green guys dry!

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Hocus Pocus

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Animal Window Re-Opens at Rafiki’s Planet Watch

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Rafiki's Planet Watch

Animal lovers paying a visit to Animal Kingdom theme park over the next few weeks will be pleased to know that the Animal Window at Rafiki’s Planet Watch has now re-opened to the general public.

The window has long served as a gateway for visitors to be able to see firsthand the work involved in caring for the many animal friends that call this theme park home. Here guests can watch Disney’s expert team of Animal Kingdom Vets working hard to make sure that all of these amazing creatures are in tip-top-shape.

So next time you are at Animal Kingdom, be sure to take some time away from Pandora-The World of Avatar and hop a train up to Planet Watch for something fun and educational!

Halloween Parade

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Spooktacular Haunted Mansion Name Badge Stroller Tags

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Danielle
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Haunted Mansion Name Badge Stroller Tags

Last month we discovered the fantastic Disney Cast Member Badge Inspired Stroller Tags by the Sadie And Bean Boutique on Etsy, and fell in love! Now it looks like they’ve gotten in the Hallow-spirit with spelltacular Haunted Mansion Name Badge Stroller Tags!

 

Just like with the original tags, you won’t have to struggle to find your stroller anymore! They are waterproof and, measure about 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide. These tags are also made of thick and sturdy glitter vinyl, with a reinforced backside that has an additional layer of glitter vinyl so you will not see the messy backside of the embroidery. The glitter vinyl is a deep emerald green, with a white lace trim just like the ghost hostess costumes of the Haunted Mansion! Devious little black bats edge the inside of the white trim, with the famous wallpaper silhouette at the top, and “The Haunted Mansion” written at the bottom.

If you’re planning a Halloween Disney trips, or just a big Haunted Mansion fan like me, be sure to check these new tags out!

What do you think of these frightastic new Haunted Mansion Name Badge Stroller Tags?

VIDEO: Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at MNSSHP

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Halloween Parade

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade is the special themed parade that runs during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year the parade kicked off with a ride by the Headless Horseman, followed by some of your favorite Disney characters and villains. The Halloween parade runs twice during the Halloween Party, with the first parade beginning at 9:15 p.m. and the second at 11:15 p.m. From start to finish each run lasts 20 minutes. Check out the full parade video below:

 

Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Be sure not to miss one of the two Halloween Parade times!

Halloween Parade

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Check Out the Spellbinding Effects of the New Halloween Party MagicBand

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Danielle
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New Halloween Party MagicBand

Are you hoping to get your hands on thew new MagicBand for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? If you are, I’m sure you’re anxious to learn about it’s special effects too! Well wait no longer, www.magicbandcollectors.com has found a video of the new Halloween Party MagicBand special effects in action!

The Mickey check point lights up orange and the galloping of the Headless Horseman can be heard when you tap the band to it. As the Horseman’s gallop clips and clops the light flashes in sequence with it. After the galloping has finished, the light glows green and the effects conclude.

Check out the video below for to see the spelltacular events in action.

What do you think of the haunting special effects of the new Halloween Party MagicBand?

If you missed out on ordering the MNSSHP MagicBand online, you can still get the open edition Mickey Mouse and Friends MagicBand 2 at the Disney Store online.

Walt Disney World has been really impressive with the themed offerings of this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Make sure to check out all of the spooktacular treats and other hauntingly cool stuff available. You can even check out allergy free treat options being offered!

Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments in the Weeks Ahead

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney World Refurbishment

There’s a couple of noteworthy closures happening at Walt Disney World in the weeks and months ahead.  We here at Chip and Co want to keep you abreast of all these changes to ensure that your Disney days are smooth sailing.   Here’s a brief rundown of current/upcoming refurbishments and closures.

Magic Kingdom: 

  • Splash Mountain – This beloved headlining attraction will be closed for refurbishment from  8/28/17 – 11/16/17
  • Hall of Presidents – This attraction remains closed for updates.  Disney hasn’t released official word regarding a re-opening but insiders speculate it will be later this year.
  • Stitch’s Great Escape – Has now become a seasonal attraction and is slated to be closed during non-peak periods.
  • Cinderella’s Royal Table – Will be closed for refurbishments from 2/28/18 – 3/2/18
  • Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid -Will close at 7pm on August 31 for routine maintenance and is expected to be back up and running on September 1st.

Epcot: 

  • Coral Reef Restaurant – This Future World dining spot will be closed for refurbishment from 8/27/17 – 8/29/17.
  • Universe of Energy/Ellen’s Energy Adventure – This attraction closed permanently on 8/13/17 to make way for a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.

Hollywood Studios: 

  • Star Wars – A Galaxy Far-Far Way – This show will not be running from 9/13/17 – 9/27/17
  • Cruz Ramirez Meet & Greet – This popular character meet and greet in Pixar place will be closed for refurbishment until September 12, 2017.
  • Great Movie Ride – This ride closed permanently on 8/13/17 to make way for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction.

Disney Springs: 

  • La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil-  Will hold its final performance on 12/31/17

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach: 

  • Typhoon Lagoon – This water park will be closed from 1/7/18 – 3/17/18
  • Blizzard Beach – This water park will be  closed from 10/29/17 – 1/06/18 for maintenance

Disney Transportation & Road Closures: 

  • Monorail – The monorail is currently under refurbishment and is operating on a modified schedule.  Guests should double check prior to using the monorail what that day’s hours will be.  Alternative modes of transportation are also available.
  • Epcot Center Drive Area –  This past Sunday (August 20th) work began in the Epcot Center Drive area resulting in single lane and ramp closures.
  • Osceola Parkway Ramp onto northbound World Drive – will be closed from noon – 2pm tomorrow (August 28th).

Walt Disney World Resorts: 

  • Art of Animation Resort – Due to Disney’s new Skyliner (gondola system) construction noise can be heard throughout the resort.  Rooms closest to the water will be the most affected.
  • Beach Club Resort – Work is currently being done to the convention center and is not expected to be completed until 2/1/18.  The Beach Club bus stop has also been moved to the parking lot of the Beach Club Villas with a courtesy shuttle to get guests to the stop.
  • Boardwalk Villas – The resort is currently undergoing refurbishments. Construction can be heard during daytime hours.
  • Caribbean Beach Resort – Is currently undergoing refurbishment to its Main Building. Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters, Cabana Pool Bar, as well as Calypso Trading Post will be closed through until 2018.   Alternative dining options are available.
  • Coronado Springs Resort – Updates to the Convention Center as well as construction of a tower that will house 500 additional guest rooms are currently being carried out.  Guests can expect to hear and see construction during daylight hours.
  • Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Repairs to the monorail canopy will take place from 9/5/17 and run until 9/26/17.  Garden View Tea Room will be closed from 8/28/17 – 9/1/17.  Afternoon Tea and Perfectly Princess Tea Party will be cancelled for those dates as a result.
  • Old Key West Resort – Updates are being made throughout the property which may result in pathway closures and other slight disruptions.  The project is slated to last until 6/28/18.
  • Pop Century –  Room updates are being carried out until 5/7/18. Noise may also be heard along the waterfront as Disney installs its new Skyliner gondola transporation system.
  • Wilderness Lodge –  The Trout Pass Pool Bar is being converted to Salon by the Springs and is slated to re-open later this Fall.
  • Yacht Club – Work is currently being carried out in the Convention Center until 2/1/18.  Captains Grille is also closed until 9/20/17 and has been temporarily relocated to Ariel’s.  Ale and Compass Lounge also remains closed during the refurbishment.

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

Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments in the Weeks Ahead

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Could New Casting Call Mean A Change Is Coming For “Journey Into Imagination”?

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Journey Into Imagination

Walt Disney World is searching for new actors. While this in and of itself is nothing new, the description of the role is causing some speculation about the Journey Into Imagination attraction. Disney is looking for male and female comedic actors for a “new offering” to play scientific interns.

Here is the description from the Disney Audition Website:

  • Male and Female Actors to portray wide-eyed and naïve “scientific interns”. Set in a laboratory environment, the warm and friendly “intern” enthusiastically supports various interactive audience experiences.
  • Performers should have experience in interactive improvisational performance and must project a warm and inviting persona.

But where will Disney be using these “scientific interns”? This casting call when added to the recent Figment Survey Questions leads our thoughts in the direction of a change coming for Journey into Imagination in EPCOT. Currently, guests are taken on a tour of the Imagination Institute and are test subjects for the new invention, the Imagination Scanner.

This aging attraction has been losing popularity since its first major renovation in 1998 when Figment was temporarily removed (until 2002). There have been many rumors swirling that a new “Inside Out” themed experience was replacing Journey into Imagination but so far nothing official has been announced.

In November of last year Bob Chapek, the Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts,  announced at the Destination D fan event that EPCOT would be receiving “a major transformation” that would help transition the park into being “more Disney, timeless, relevant, family-friendly” while keeping the original vision alive.

Even though Journey into Imagination is decidedly not a popular attraction, Figment the small purple dragon has a large following. Figment is even featured on many of this year’s EPCOT International Food and Wine merchandise.

Nothing official has been announced by Disney yet. But, stay tuned to Chip and Company as we bring you the latest information as it is released!

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Could New Casting Call Mean A Change Is Coming For "Journey Into Imagination"?

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Source Credit : The Kingdom Insider

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