Roaring Fork Serving Breakfast This Morning In Soft Opening

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June 28, 2017

We have good news for guests staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Roaring Fork, the resort’s quick service option, has been closed for refurbishment since February. We have discovered that it was serving up breakfast this morning ahead of schedule! Disney’s site says it is still closed for refurbishment and the original date that was given for the re-opening was July 17. But we have photos that say different!

Until Disney gives the official word on this, it should be assumed that this is a soft opening and can change without notice. A big thank you to Chip and Co reader Phillip Halfacre for sharing his pictures!

Located on the ground floor of the main lodge guests can find grab-and-go or buffet options.

Drink stations, beer and wine are also available.

Continental and hot breakfast served in the morning and gourmet sandwiches, grill items and pizza later in the day.

Guests are given a number stand to place at their table. When your order is ready, a cast member will bring the food directly to your table.

I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to having another Roast beef and blue cheese sandwich!

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Enter to Win a Set of 5 Disney Movies

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June 28, 2017

Today, Disney Movie Rewards, is giving you a chance to win a a set of 5 Walt Disney Signature Collection Movies.

Here’s how to enter:

Sign-in or join Disney Movie Rewards
Enter now through Friday, June 30, 2017
You also can win an additional 99 entries for only 5 points each

There are also two more rounds of movies to win later this summer!

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Beauty and the Beast Rose Cups Back in Stock at Disneyland Park

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June 28, 2017

Attention West Coast Beauty and the Beast fans!!! Available for in-store purchase only, the popular Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Rose Cup is back in stock at Disneyland park. The enchanting cup can be found at Royal Reception in Fantasyland. @DisneylandToday advises you to enter the merchandise door located next to Pinocchio’s Daring Journey exit.

The cup now features the live-action Beauty and the Beast logo. The cups are available while supplies last, be sure to stop by soon to grab yours, no doubt they will be flying off the shelves!

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Crews are Testing the New Disneyland Railroad Track Opening July 29th

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June 28, 2017

To make way for the construction of the new Star Wars Land, early last year Disneyland Railroad along with five other attractions, shut down for major changes. According to Orange County Register, the Railroad has begun testing their new route in preparation of this summer’s reopening.

Testing will take place during the late afternoon and evenings. Crews will be checking to make sure all engines and rail cars are in working condition, as well as testing the new signals along the track. With such a major change to the route (the train now follows along Rivers of America and Big Thunder Trail, before making a sharp left towards Mickey’s Toontown in Fantasyland) Disney wants to guarantee the safety of its guests by ensuring its conductors are familiar with the new track.

The Disneyland Railroad is scheduled to reopen to guests on July 29th, 2017.

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New Disney Junior Animated Series “Vampirina” Casts James Van Der Beek and Lauren Graham

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June 27, 2017

Vampirina is a new animated series coming to Disney Junior this fall inspired by Disney Publishing’s popular children’s book series “Vampirina Ballerina”. Disney has announced that the lovable vampire cutie’s parents Boris and Oxana Hauntley will be played by James Van Der Beek from Dawson’s Creek and Lauren Graham from Gilmore Girls.

James Van Der Beek and Lauren Graham will be joining Isabella Crovetti who will voice the star or the show Vee. The show will center around the lovable young Vampirina, aka Vee, as she faces the ups and downs of being the new vampire kid in town when she and her family move from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. How different could two places be, they both end in “vania” after all right?

Check out how adorable this vampire family is on and off screen!

The recurring guest voice cast will also include Tony-award winning Broadway performers Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell as Vee’s grandparents, Nanpire and Grandpop. Wanda Sykes will be Vampirina’s gargoyle sidekick, Gregoria. The show’s music is by Broadway composers Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond. The theme song will be performed by the vampy family Van Der Beek, Graham, and Crovetti!

I’m super excited for Vampirina, are you?

Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away to Re-Open Tomorrow

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June 27, 2017

Disney Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars -themed outdoor stage show Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away closed earlier this month as Disney was hoping to remove the permanent stage in front of the Chinese Theater used for the production and replace it with a mobile structure that could be moved out of the way to expand the viewing location for the evening fireworks performances. However technical difficulties have meant the stage show was dark longer than expected with the production slated to re-open in early July.

In what is good news for Star Wars fans heading to Hollywood Studios this weekend, it would appear that show will be up and running a bit ahead of schedule with performances resuming tomorrow June 28th. During this time, Disney is apparently abandoning the mobile stage for the re-opening and reverting back to the regular stage while kinks get worked out with the mobile structures.

Showtimes are currently showing up online at disneyworld.com.

Disney hasn’t released any information as of yet in terms of whether the show will go dark again this Summer to make way for the mobile stage but keep following along with us at Chip and Co and we promise to keep you posted!

Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away is a must-do for Star Wars fans both young and old. During this production Chewbacca, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul and more take to the stage to recreate some of your favorite Star Wars scenes. There’s even a few familiar faces from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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Disney Releases Official Statement on Donald Trump and The Hall of Presidents in Walt Disney World

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June 27, 2017

Much controversy has been surrounded President Donald Trump being added to the Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. There was much speculation on if he was or wasn’t going to have a speaking role. Disney Parks has confirmed that President Trump will indeed have a speaking role and previewed some additional enhancements that will be coming to this historical exhibit.

Here is the full official statement from Disney:

“Since the Magic Kingdom Park opened in 1971, The Hall of Presidents has brought together a one-of-a-kind look at the office of the President of the United States through film and the magic of Disney’s Audio-Animatronics technology. Despite some media reports to the contrary, President Trump will have a speaking role in The Hall of Presidents, like every president since 1993. We have been working closely with the current White House — just as we have with previous administrations — and the president’s recording session has been scheduled. The attraction will re-open in late 2017.

Whenever we refurbish one of our attractions, we take the opportunity to consider a broad range of enhancements. In this case, The Hall of Presidents is getting a new show, and a complete theater upgrade including a new sound system, lighting and high-definition projection system. The multi-screen viewing experience you may have seen in prior versions of the attraction is returning with an even wider vantage point of our country’s history.”

The Hall of Presidents was scheduled to open sometime this week. However, the opening day has been pushed back and no new date has been announced.

Since the Magic Kingdom Park opened in 1971, The Hall of Presidents has brought together a one-of-a-kind look at the office of the President of the United States through film and the magic of Disney’s Audio-Animatronics technology. Despite some media reports to the contrary, President Trump will have a speaking role in The Hall of Presidents, like every president since 1993. We have been working closely with the current White House — just as we have with previous administrations — and the president’s recording session has been scheduled. The attraction will re-open in late 2017.

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Disney Releases Official Statement on Donald Trump and The Hall of Presidents in Walt Disney World

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Celebrate the Spirit of Aloha in Disneyland

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June 27, 2017

You don’t have to travel all the way to Aulani to get a taste of Hawaii this summer. Look no further than the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland to satisfy your Polynesian food cravings. There you will find the spirit of Aloha along with some other traditional Hawaiian food and beverage specialties during the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration.

The Downtown Disney Summer Celebration, sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods, is under way through Sept. 4, with more than a dozen special menu items available at the restaurants of Downtown Disney District and regular weekly appearances by the Polynesian performers of Tupua.

Tupua will make its Downtown Disney Summer Celebration 2017 debut this Saturday evening, July 1, presenting its exciting exhibition of music, dance and color on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage. During the rest of the celebration, the troupe will appear Friday evenings, July 7 through Sept. 1.

You can savor special food and drink selections throughout the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration. Earl of Sandwich is featuring a Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich, while at ESPN Zone restaurant you can take in a summer baseball game while you enjoy a meal of Hawaiian Pork Sliders and Pineapple Upside Down Cake with a Summer Mojito.

Haagen-Dazs offers a Banana Split Dazzler, Jamba Juice has Dole Fruit Bowls, and La Brea Bakery & Café has a selection that includes Scallops Al Pastor, Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato, Blackberry Mint Cooler and a Blackberry Mojito.

You can get Hawaiian BBQ Pizza at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and Napolini, or a Taste of the Islands Entrée at Rainforest Café. The summer menu at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen features Blackened Mahi Mahi, Peach Cobbler and Pineapple Milk Punch.

Start with a Summer Salad at Tortilla Jo’s, follow up with Chorizo and Pineapple Flatbread at Uva Bar, and top it off with a Hawaiian Pretzel at Wetzel’s Pretzels.

But…you probably don’t want to do it all in one visit. Fortunately, the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration continues daily through Sunday, Sept. 4. You’ll want to return many times with family and friends to sample everything. Have a wonderful Aloha Summer!

Yum-my! These all sound amazing. I don’t know what I would want to try first. What are you looking forward to trying?

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This Minnie Mouse Beaded Pendant Lamp is a Disney Decor Dream

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June 27, 2017

I’ve always wanted a sparkly hanging lamp for my dining room. I’ve always been really indecisive, so I’ve yet to find the perfect one… until the Disney Ethan Allen collection came out that is! This Minnie Mouse Beaded Pendant Lamp from the collection is an absolute Disney Dream!

Minnie Mouse Beaded Pendant by Ethan Allen

Minnie is guaranteed to light up any room she’s in with this beaded pendant lamp. The acrylic beads are fashioned into Minnie’s iconic outline, making it a crowning addition to any home. The lamp comes in your choice of two different colors, pink or steel. The pink has a soft tone to it, while the steel beaded lamp has a more striking and bold element to it. I really love the simple elegance of this gorgeous Disney lamp.

Would you decorate your home with this Minnie Mouse Beaded Pendant Lamp?

“The Music of Pixar Live!” Will Be Streamed Live On Thursday Night

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June 27, 2017

The Music of Pixar LIVE! at Disney's Hollywood Studios — "The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters" showcases a selection of unforgettable soundtrack favorites from Disney•Pixar "Cars," "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc.," "Toy Story" and "Up," performed by a live orchestra and includes appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters like Woody, Buzz and Jessie. This 40-minute concert is presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars, following regular daily performances of "Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage." (Todd Anderson, photographer)

Just because you are hundreds of miles away from “home”, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy special Disney World events. The Disney Parks Blog is giving fans a chance to experience “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters” from the comfort of their home.

#DisneyParksLIVE stream will begin at 7:55 p.m. EST on June 29. As a special treat, the broadcast will also include some special behind-the-scenes looks at the show. A brand new post with a video will appear at the top of the Disney Parks Blog page with a broadcast of the show.

The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters” showcases a selection of unforgettable soundtrack favorites from Disney•Pixar “Cars,” “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story” and “Up,” performed by a live orchestra and includes appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters like Woody, Buzz and Jessie. This 40-minute concert is presented for a limited time three times nightly at Theater of the Stars, following regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.

Being able to take part in this live video event is the next best thing to being there in person. Will you be tuning in?

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Walt Disney Co. Ranks High in Survey of Most Admired Companies

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June 27, 2017

According to a piece in the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney Company ranks right among companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon as one of the most-admired employers.

According to data compiled by Morning Consult, a polling, research and media company, Disney falls slightly behind Google on a best overall list followed by Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Tesla, BMW, UPS and Hershey.

In the most-admired survey, Disney also finished second when broken down by age groups including baby boomers, Generation Xers and millennials.

The 220,000 participants in the survey were asked to rate companies this past January – May and were asked if they would be “proud” to work for a list of companies. The businesses were then ranked on how many participants said they would be proud to work there.

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Say “I DO” to This ‘Frozen’ Inspired Disney Wedding

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June 27, 2017

Have you found that special person worth melting for? If you and your sweetie are planning your dream wedding, you’ll want to take a look at this Disney’s ‘Frozen‘ inspired ceremony. The classic white color palette is brought to life with MAGICAL touches throughout the decor.

Stunning crystal place settings combined with frosted drink-ware will have your guests feeling as though they are dining in Elsa’s Ice Castle. The transparent dinner menus add a touch of whimsy to the theme, with a flurry of snowflakes.

Of course the most important detail of all is the Bride’s wedding gown. Why go for the Disney Princess look when you can say “I Do” in this Alfred Angelo gown, inspired by Disney’s Queen Elsa.

Will you be saying “I Do” in 2018? Consider starting your “Happily Every After” with a honeymoon in the Happiest Place on Earth!

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