Beware of Disney Scams on Facebook

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May 8, 2017

Recently, a bunch of fake Disney Facebook pages have popped up promising everything from a free cruise to an all-inclusive week-long Walt Disney World Vacation. Unfortunately, the old saying, “If something sounds too good to be true it probably is” applies to most of these Facebook pages.

The fake Disney page will ask you for a “like and a share” in exchange for being entered into a contest to “win” a Disney vacation. Seems like a great prize to win, right? However, no one ever wins these prizes. They are a scam and a way to get your information. In addition, the family-friendly, Disney-themed page that you “like” might turn into a not-so-friendly, very un-Disney themed page in the future.

Because Disney does sometime run special giveaways, you might be wondering, “How do I know what is a scam and what isn’t.” All of these fake pages look almost identical to an official Disney page. However, there are also slight differences. Some things to look for are variations on spellings of names and the page not being verified by Facebook.

Here is an example of a fake Disney Cruise Line Facebook page and the official, Facebook verified Disney Cruise Line page. Can you spot the fake?

If you guessed that the first photo is the fake Disney Cruise Line Facebook page, you are correct! The first one is not Disney Cruise Line but Disney Cruise LineS. Also, you will see the blue check mark on the left side of the second picture next to Disney Cruise Line indicating it has been verified Facebook of an official page.

Let’s look at another example of a fake Disney Facebook page. This is a fake page for Walt Disney World.

You can tell that this is not an official Disney page because of the hyphen between Disney and World. The official Walt Disney World Facebook page looks like this:

Don’t get me wrong, most of these “fake” pages look just like the real thing. Many of then probably have thousands of “likes” too. But don’t be fooled,these are just scams to get your information and make you follow a very un-family friendly topic in the future. I am sure Disney would love to give away 20 free cruises and 30 free Walt Disney World Vacations, however, they are a business trying to make a profit too!

With that being said, Disney does offer a free trip from time to time. Right now there is a current promotion running to win a FREE trip to Disney including a night in Cinderella’s Castle Suite. To enter that contest, click here. Chip & Co. will always be one of the first to let you know about any official Disney trip contests so you can have a chance of winning the prize and not being scammed! Any of the giveaways that we promote or offer on our page are always legit.

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Disney World Cast Member Forced Out of Job Due to Air Freshener Sensitivity

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May 8, 2017

Nancy Copley, a Walt Disney World cast member for 19 years, is claiming that Disney forced her out of her job due to her request that an air freshener be removed from the bathroom that she used. Copley a long time sufferer of asthma stated that the chemicals used in the freshener was triggering her condition.

Copley had recently been featured in a WFTV9 story on chemical sensitivity in the workplace. It was about this time that she made the request to Disney to remove the air freshener.

The month after the story aired she was told by Disney to leave her job and receive a settlement with the park or get nothing. Copley was only one year away from retirement.

Copley said because her restriction to the fragrance was considered “personal,” the park did not have to comply and asked her to leave.

“They said it would cost them too much money to take an air freshener out of a bathroom,” Copley said. “It was either do the settlement or lose my job and not get anything.”

While the Americans Disabilities Act covers chemical sensitivity, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) currently has no national indoor air quality standard.

Disney did not respond when WFTV9 asked for a comment.

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Americana Mickey Mouse MagicBand 2 Ready for July 4

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May 8, 2017

Plan to celebrate July 4th at Walt Disney World (or wishing you were there)? Disney has recently begin selling this year’s limited release Americana Mickey Mouse MagicBand 2. The band features Mickey Mouse on one side and U.S.A. on the other side.

The Americana Mickey Mouse MagicBand 2 sells for $27.99 and can be purchased using the Shop Disney app or online at the Disney Store.

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Brush Fire North of Walt Disney World Has Shut Down SR 429 Southbound Lanes

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May 8, 2017

At around 11:40 am this morning the Orange County Fire Rescue crews began battling a brush fire North of Walt Disney World. This fire has shut down the southbound lanes of State Road 429 before Seidel Road.

Details on how many acres the fire has burned has not been released yet.

State Troopers have also responded to the scene to monitor the smoke and visibility conditions.

If you are in the area please stay safe!

Source Credit: Orlando Sentinel

The Water is Returning to the Disneyland Rivers of America

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May 8, 2017

With the construction underway for Star Wars land at Dinseyland Park, the northern portion of the Rivers of America in Frontierland had been dry since early 2016. On Friday that all changed as Disneyland workers opened the valves and started filling that portion of the waterway back up.

The water had been previously been drained so that the river’s path could be changed to accommodate the new land being built north of Critter Country and Frontierland. The Disneyland Railroad has also been closed due to this construction. While the hope was to have things back up and running this summer, Disneyland officials have not confirmed when either of these attractions would be re-opened.

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Source and Image Credit : Orange County Register

Celebrate National Shrimp Day at Morimoto Asia

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May 8, 2017

May 10th is National Shrimp Day and Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs is celebrating with some exciting “Under the Sea” dining. Morimoto Asia is reinventing classic shrimp dishes with farm to table, locally sourced ingredients that will leave your taste buds fishing for more. Whether you love classic Shrimp Tempura or dare to try Rock Shrimp with spicy gochujang aioli there’s something for everyone.

Did you know that Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood? So of course it deserves its own day! Celebrate this aquatic holiday with Morimoto Asia and experience a fresh take on this seafood staple!

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“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2” Rockets To The Top Of The Box Office

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May 8, 2017

As many people expected, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” exploded into domestic theaters this weekend to kick off the summer box office with $145 million at 4,347 locations. The latest from Disney / Marvel was expected to make $140 million, but possibly more by some analysts considering the studio’s track record and enthusiasm that the first go-around generated.

“Guardians 2” came into its opening domestic weekend with well over $100 million in the bank from international ticket sales. It made more than $106 million in its first weekend at 58% of overseas territories. This weekend the movie earned an estimated $124 million abroad after opening in several more major foreign markets including Korea, Russia and China. That raises the global weekend total to about $269 million and the movie’s total global take so far to $428 million.

“We feel great. It is a spectacular number, period,” said Disney’s distribution chief Dave Hollis. “This is such a fresh and exciting film … it’s the kind of event that gets people excited about going to theaters.”

Again, James Gunn directed and scripted the movie starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the guardians. The film also brings back Karen Gillan and Michael Rooker, and features prominent new characters played by Kurt Russell and Pom Klementieff. Gunn is already attached to write and direct the third “Guardians” movie.

The latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered theaters with high expectations. When the original was released in 2014, it was a relatively unknown property that managed to smash records for the month of August when it opened to more than $94 million domestically (still modest by Disney/Marvel standards). But word-of-mouth kept building, and by the end of its theatrical run, it had raked in $333 million domestically and $440 million overseas.

“Guardians 2” enjoyed the widest Imax opening ever — 1,088 screen in 69 markets. The film made $25 million on Imax screens including $13 million in North America. $174 million of the movie’s global earnings this weekend came from 3D ticket sales, according to RealD, which was responsible for about $72 million of the take.

Get used to seeing “Guardians 2” on top. Knowing how well Disney has been doing lately, we’re sure to be seeing more articles like this.

New Mickey Mouse Coffee Maker and Popcorn Popper

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Danielle

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May 8, 2017

The Disney Store has some exciting new items featuring the main mouse himself Mickey! I’ve seen Mickey toasters, and waffle makers, but never a coffee maker! The Disney Store now has a Mickey Mouse Coffee Maker, eek!! They also have a new Mickey Mouse Popcorn Popper that is too cute.

These bold and vibrant red Disney appliances, are such an incredible way to add a little extra Mickey to the kitchen!

Mickey Mouse 1-Cup Coffee Maker

Wake up with a smile every morning when using Mickey’s single cup coffee maker. No waste, no fuss, just a fresh cup of coffee every time! I can’t think of a better way to star my day than with a mouse brew! This would definetly make my kitchen the envy of all of my Disney loving friends.

Mickey Mouse Popcorn Popper

Kick back with a classic Mickey Mouse cartoon and a popcorn snack for a memorable home matinee. Mickey’s stir popper makes popcorn just the way you like it, nice and easy! This POP star makes 6 cups of popcorn, perfect for a family movie night.

Would you show off the Mickey Mouse Coffee Maker, the Mickey Mouse Popcorn Popper or both in your Disney kitchen?

“Happily Ever After” Contest Open to Florida Residents For Opening Night VIP Seating

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May 8, 2017

“Happily Ever After”, Magic Kingdom‘s new nighttime spectacular will be debuting on May 12, 2017 and Disney is offering a special opportunity for Florida residents to join in on the fun. 100 winners will be chosen to experience the first performance of this amazing display on opening night.

You can enter today from 11:00 a.m. ET until 3:00 p.m. ET for a chance to win two (2) tickets to the Magic Kingdom Park where you can experience the “Happily Ever After” opening night event. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. ET (check-in begins at 4 p.m.) on May 12 at Magic Kingdom Park. Winners will have a confirmed place at this event. During the event, winners and their guests can see the “Happily Ever After” show – with fireworks, pyrotechnics and original animation, plus its heart-tugging original score. And thanks to the inclusion of state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, more Disney characters than ever before will be featured in the show, including moments from “Moana,” “Brave,” “Big Hero 6,” “Zootopia,” “The Princess & The Frog,” “Aladdin” and many others.

You can enter for a chance to win by clicking here and following the entry instructions to complete an official entry form. Your entry must state your valid email address and full name.

Also, here are a few things you should know:

All entrants must be 18 years or older and legal residents of, and physically located within, the state of Florida. However, guests of the winners do not need to be 18 or older (as long as the guest is the child or ward of the winner).
Limit one guest per winner registrant.
Winners will be sent a notice, via email.
It will be necessary for each winner and guest to check in at Transportation & Ticket Center beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event. They can enjoy Magic Kingdom Park prior to the nighttime show.
Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in.
Winning prizes are non-transferrable and have no cash value.
Show performance is subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Starts 11:00am ET on 5/8/17, and ends 3:00pm ET of same day. Open only to legal residents of Florida who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Limit 1 entry per person. For full details including eligibility requirements, odds of winning and prize limitations, see Official Rules. Prize does not include accommodations or transportation between winner’s home and the event taking place on May 12, 2017. Void where prohibited.

Good luck to all of our Chip and Co. Florida fans!

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Celebrate the 4th of July at Disney’s Grand Floridian with a Special Event

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May 8, 2017

Skip the crowds in the parks, and celebrate the 4th of July at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This special event will be hosted in an all-american cook-out style, with a menu to include grilled steak and shrimp as well as specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The event will begin at 7pm and end on the resort’s marina deck, where desserts will be served along with a spectacular view of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks.

Tickets for the event will cost $120 plus tax for adults, and $59 plus tax for ages 3 – 9.

Reservations can be made at 407-WDW-DINE.

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Disney changes breakfast menu at Kona Cafe

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Chip

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May 8, 2017

Recently Disney has made a BIG change to the breakfast menu at the Kona Cafe inside Disney’s Polynesian Village. According to the Dis the menu went into effect over the weekend and guests are not happy!

Disney has pulled 2 popular breakfast choices off the menu, The Big Kahuna (pictured above) and the Samoan.

Not to worry fans the Tonga Toast is safe… for now. 😉

But seriously many fans including myself love the Big Kahuna. It comes with Eggs, French Toast, Pankcakes with Macadamia Nut Butter, Pineapple Sauce, and Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and potatoes. It was a great sampler that 2 people could easily share. I have never had the Samoan which is basically eggs benedict with pulled pork on top.

So are you sad to see these 2 items go?

Let us know what you think in the comment box below.

“Voices of Liberty” and Sandi Patty Perform Powerful Beauty and the Beast Ballad

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May 8, 2017

The a cappella group Voctave, or “Voices of Liberty” as some of the singers are known in EPCOT, has released a new video. The group has teamed up with five time Grammy award winner Sandi Patty to perform a powerful rendition of the title sing from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast“.

The Voices of Liberty have been performing at Disney since opening day of EPCOT in 1982. In 2015 the eight member a capella group came together with other vocal artists to form Voctave. This new group has been recording and performing all over the country, singing with artists like Kirstin Maldonado of Pentatonix and Avalon member Jody McBrayer.

Guests can listen to the Voices of Liberty live at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT beneath the acoustically perfect pavilion rotunda throughout the day. Disney encourages visitors to sit or stand as close to the rotunda circle as possible in order to get the full benefit of the astounding acoustics.

This beautifully performed version of “Tale as Old as Time” is sure to amaze everyone who hears it.

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Image Credit: The Disney Blog