Book a 2018 Package that Includes Registration in Disney’s Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side

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April 22, 2017

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This weekend runners are using the Force and pushing through their own resistance to defeat the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side at the Walt Disney World Resort. And from now until May 1st, 2017 Race Registration can be booked with your Magic Your Way Package for the 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend, which takes place April 19-22, 2018.

Guests will also be able to book their 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Packages with Race Registration at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo during the current 2017 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side.

A Magic Your Way Package allows participants to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend. Pick your favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for your Theme Park ticket. Plus, when Guests stay at a Disney Resort hotel they’ll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive!

Booking Window: April 20 – May 1, 2017

Travel Window: April 12 – April 30, 2018

Packages with Race Registrations can only be booked by calling your travel agent or 407-WDW-IRUN (407-939-4786) and requesting Package Code WD4444, or visiting the Walt Disney Travel Company booth at the Expo. Race registrations are non-refundable.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot in the 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. Congratulations to all runners that participated in the race this weekend!

Want help planning your 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, I am here to answer all of your Disney questions. I can put together customized itineraries, book your advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation and much much more! And did I mention my services are always FREE? Get in touch at 1.800.454.4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

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Feel the Galactic Groove with the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Soundtrack

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April 21, 2017

Sure Guardians of the Galaxy was amazing, and had great special effects, and tons of action. Let’s be honest though, the best part of the movie was totally the “Awesome Mix Vol. 1” soundtrack! Well, now the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Soundtrack has arrived, and I’m sure it’s every bit as epic as the first!

The movie soundtrack set the backdrop for the original fun and exciting adventure around the galaxy, and now the Awesome Mix Vol. 2 mix tape will do the same for the second film. The song list is filled with delightful goodies from the past, and includes “Guardians Inferno” sung by the Hoff himself, David Hasselhoff. You can check out the song list below, and order the soundtrack here!

Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Fox On The Run by The Sweet
Lake Shore Drive by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Bring It on Home to Me by Sam Cooke
Southern Nights by Glen Campbell
My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
Come A Little Bit Closer by Jay & The Americans
Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang by Silver
Surrender by Cheap Trick
Father And Son by Cat Stevens
Flash Light by Parliament
Guardians Inferno [feat. David Hasselhoff] by The Sneepers

I can’t wait to see the scenes that these songs set the mood for, I’m especially excited to see what Surrender by Cheap Trick will set the tone for, and I’m pretty sure we all know the moment that the Cat Stevens song will highlight. Be sure to listen to “Guardians Inferno” in the video below!

Are you excited about the song list for the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Soundtrack? Is anyone else hoping for an Epic dance party with the characters at the end of the movie?

Will Smith In Talks For Genie Role In New “Aladdin” Live-Action Movie

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April 21, 2017

The role made famous by the late Robin Williams, landing him a special Golden Globe award for his performance will need to be cast by a new actor… What about Will Smith? It’s reported that Will Smith is in early talks to join Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin” in the Genie role.

Production on the film is expected to begin in June of this year in the UK and it will shoot until early 2018. Smith was also previously in talks for the live-action Dumbo movie, though nothing came of those talks.

Smith is the first actor whose negotiations for the film have been reported in the media as a worldwide casting call is underway for the film’s two lead roles as Disney is looking for a Middle Eastern actor and actress to play the roles of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Rock’n’rolla) will direct the film, which has a script by John August (Big Fish) and will keep the musical elements of the 1992 hit.

Aladdin was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “A Whole New World.” Based on the Middle-Eastern folktale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, the 1992 animated film was co-directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who had previously-directed The Little Mermaid and would go on to make other Disney classics, including Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana. It famously featured Robin Williams as the film’s genie, along with Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, Linda Larkin as Princess Jasmine, Frank Welker as Aladdin’s monkey pal Abu, plus Douglas Seale as The Sultan, and Gilbert Gottfried as Iago.

Fan Event “Spooky Day In The Parks” Is Coming To Walt Disney World

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April 21, 2017

Grim grinning ghosts are coming out to socialize this September at Walt Disney World. Spooky Empire, the promoter of one of the the biggest and most popular horror conventions in the nation, will be bringing us a Disney-themed event called “Spooky Day in the Parks”.

From their website…

Spooky Day in the Parks is a two day meet up event for fans that have a “villainous” side. A mixture of Theme Park gatherings, Special VIP events, a “Bizarre” full of merchandise to fulfill your dark side, and much more! Our goal is to see you all dressed in your best wicked attire. Be it dark or fun, we are dying to see your personal style as we step out for this wicked weekend.

“Spooky Days in the Parks” invites participants to dress as their favorite Disney villain and join in on special planned events at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, inside the Magic Kingdom, and even at the Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror. Additional details to be announced soon via notifications from Spooky Empire. Here is the e-mail list where you can sign up to be in the loop.

Anyone interested in this event should know that this is an unofficial Disney fan meet-up. This is an event created by fans, for fans and not organized by Walt Disney World.

Unofficial Disney fan events can be some of the best days to visit Disney World. They bring an extra feeling of magic to the parks. Just beware of hitchhiking ghosts!

Want more help planning your trip? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, I am here to answer all of your Disney questions. I can put together customized itineraries, book your advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation and much much more! And did I mention my services are always FREE? Get in touch at 1.800.454.4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

source: The Kingdom Insider

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Specials Announced at the Magic Kingdom for Dapper Day Guests

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April 21, 2017

Dapper Day is back again this year and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World has announced some special offerings for all guests in attendance. This year Dapper Day (or should I say “Days”?) will take place from April 28th to April 30th. Organizers of Dapper Day encourage all participants to “Dress up a little or a lot! We welcome all sophisticated fashions from vintage classics to chic, contemporary looks.”

Here are a few offerings for the official Dapper Day weekend:

Picnic in the Park

Guests are invited to take part in a picnic hosted in the The East Garden Plaza. The picnic will take place on April 29th from 11 am to 2:30 pm.

Offerings for the picnic will include a choice of: fried chicken, chicken Cesar salad, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, or a Greek salad wrap. All lunches will also include chips, a fruit cup, choice of fountain beverage, and a Dapper Rose cupcakes. Children will have the option to chose chicken strip or an Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Lunches for the kiddos will include chips, Go-Go Squeez, a mini Dapper Rose cupcake and a kid’s size fountain beverage.

These boxed lunches will be available for purchase at Tomorrowland Terrace and will cost $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for children

Specialty Cupcakes

What’s a party without some cupcakes? The Magic Kingdom will offer two different Dapper-Day themed cupcakes to celebrate! The first cupcake offered is called the “Hats Off to Spring Cupcake.” This is a vanilla cupcake with either your choice of vanilla buttercream or mocha buttercream frosting. A white chocolate coated sandwich cookie filled with vanilla cream tops it off.

Also being offered is four mini cupcakes called the “Dapper Quartet.” In this quartet, you will receive two vanilla and two chocolate cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream and a “bow-tie” that matches the Dapper Dans on Main Street, USA! How adorable…. and delicious!

Main Street, USA Flowers

Guys and gals! Listen up to this one: To go along with your date’s Dapper Day look, rose wands and corsages will be available for purchase on Main Street, USA near Uptown Jewelers.

Special Dapper Day Merchandise

Of course, the most important part of Dapper Day is the clothes! If you do not have your perfect outfit together yet, The Emporium on Main Street, USA has you covered! Dresses from The Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane at Disney Springs will be offered right in The Emporium. These adorable vintage-style dresses feature your favorite Disney character and attractions.

Sounds like a lot of fun! Are you going to Dapper Day this year? We can’t wait to see you pictures! Let’s start planning your next trip to a Disney Destination! Fill out the form below form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. 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 around the globe. 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.

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Driving in Style with a Minnie Mouse Steering Wheel Cover

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Danielle

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April 21, 2017

Trying to find Minnie Mouse car accessories is so much easier today than it used to be. However I don’t find many steering wheel covers that are more than red and while polka-dots. This BONFORM Minnie Mouse Steering Wheel Cover has all the Minnie details we love!

What I think I love the most about this cover, is that it has Minnie’s signature bow! I just can’t have something Minnie, if there isn’t a bow tucked in somewhere. The side grips show off her signature red and white polka-dot pattern we all know and love. I like how the black off sets it to give it contrast with the bow, and that it’s completed with Minnie’s signature at the bottom. The little white gloves are a nice bonus detail! This would be the perfect steering wheel cover for a Minnie Mouse themed car.

Anyone else looking for the perfect Disney car accessory like this Minnie Mouse Steering Wheel Cover?

A First Listen of the Amazing Score Featured In Magic Kingdom’s “Happily Ever After” Fireworks Spectacular

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April 21, 2017

We are less than a month away from the debut of Walt Disney World’s newest nighttime spectacular. Magic Kingdom’s ‘Happily Ever After” promises to be a state-of-the-art fireworks display like no other. This amazing nightly event, opening on May 12th, will feature pyrotechnics, special effects, castle projections and an amazing story that spins a magical narrative about the power of following your dreams. The show also features a delightful mix of Disney movies including scenes from “Moana,” “Brave,” “Big Hero 6”, “Zootopia, ” “Aladdin” and “The Princess and the Frog.”

However, none of these wonderful elements would spring to life if it wasn’t for the amazing score. We are delighted to provide you with a first listen of the evocative music that will tie this fantastic new production together:

This specially written score is designed to take guests on an emotional journey. To this end, specific pieces of the piece were written to inspire a myriad of different feelings from excitement and love to triumph and trepidation. Interwoven with this magical soundtrack are much-loved tunes from the Disney films that area featured.

We hope you are as excited as we are about checking out this new addition to Walt Disney World’s already sensational evening line-up.

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Take a Look at runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon The Dark Side Merchandise

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April 21, 2017

2017 runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side returns to Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, April 20-23. Here is a look at all the awesome the “Dark Side” merchandise available now.

Look for fan favorites like car magnets and pins that look like miniature medals from the races. New this year is an overall event weekend shirt that has a silver chrome treatment used on the lettering and graphics.

This year includes some of the most iconic Star Wars characters including Darth Vader, stormtroopers, or Kylo Ren. Select items are available for guests participating in the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side, Star Wars 10K, Star Wars 5K, and the runDisney Kids Races. Guests will also find event merchandise for those participating in the Star Wars Dark Side Challenge (combining the Star Wars 10K and Half Marathon), or the Kessel Run Challenge for runners who ran both the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side and the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side.

Guests will find a quotes from Han Solo on select Kessel Run Challenge items, running pants with a Luke Skywalker-inspired tagline, ‘The Force runs in my family.’ These products are a fun way for guests to share their passion for Star Wars beyond race weekend.”

Finally, saving the best for last, three new Dooney & Bourke handbags created especially for this event. The combination of the red and black Star Wars character graphics is stunning to see in person. Two of the handbags will include a commemorative logo hangtag.

Look for these and other commemorative products during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Expo will be open during the following times:

Thursday, April 20 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 21 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 22 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

What do you of the latest Star Wars runDisney Merchandise?

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New Limited Edition Wishes Merchandise being offered at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom

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April 21, 2017

Disney is offering New Limited Edition ‘Wishes’ Merchandise at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom before it’s departure on May 11th, 2017. They are selling shirts, cd’s, tervis mugs, ornaments and more.

The photo above is the Navy Blue Annual Passholder t-shirt that is for sale behind the counter. You will have to show your Passholder Card and ID to pick one up.

Also they have special annual passholder ornaments behind the register as well.

Here is a closer look.

If you are not an annual passholder don’t worry they have the black t-shirt and tervis cups for sale when you walk into the Emporium from Main Street USA. There is a little display with all their items available.

No park trip planned before May 11th?

You can pick up the Commemorative Wishes Merchandise here from our friends at the Disney Fashionista.

Also if you haven’t had a chance to see Wishes in a while we got you covered there too!

Lisette will be hosting a final showing of Wishes on May 11th, 2017 on the Chip and Co Facebook page. (click the link to signup) Also the wonderful Lisette will be posting the first ever showing of Happily Ever After fireworks show the very next day on May 12th on the Chip and Co Facebook page. (click the link to signup)

So are you going to miss Wishes? Or are you excited to see Happily Ever After show? Let us know in the comment box below.

“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2” Red Carpet Pictures!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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April 21, 2017

Did you watch the live stream of the “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2” premiere? If not we’ve got some pictures of what went on! Check these out!

Can’t wait for the film? Neither can I!!

Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

Animal Kingdom Is Celebrating Earth Day With Special PhotoPass Opportunities

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April 21, 2017

Everyone is invited to join Animal Kingdom’s Party for the Planet happening all week April 21-23. During this Earth Day celebration guests are encouraged to connect with nature by engaging in fun activities in ever land of the park. Disney’s PhotoPass Service will be on hand to capture all the fun. Here is a look at some of the special photo opportunities you can take part in while you party for the planet!

“Born In China” Magic Shot

“Born in China“, the new Disneynature film, will be released to theaters April 21 to coincide with Earth Day. This visually stunning film takes viewers on an epic journey into the wilderness of China, following three different animal families. You’ll find a special Disney PhotoPass Photographer when you enter Asia. Just ask them to set up the special “Born In China” Magic Shot.

Photo Frame Prop

Head over to the Tree of Life to add some extra fun to your pictures with an event-exclusive PhotoPass frame.

Earth Day Digital Sticker

Any PhotoPass photos taken during the Party for the Planet event can have extra Earth Day magic added. Visit the MyDisneyPhotoPass website to add special Earth Day digital stickers and borders to your photos.

Celebrate Earth Day with a party the size of a planet and capture the memories with the new PhotoPass Earth Day opportunities.

Want more help planning your trip? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, I am here to answer all of your Disney questions. I can put together customized itineraries, book your advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation and much much more! And did I mention my services are always FREE? Get in touch at 1.800.454.4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

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‘Star Wars’ Returns to the High Seas in 2018!

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April 20, 2017

I have some good news and bad news for you all today. Bad news: Today is the last day cruisers aboard Disney Cruise Line will be transported to “a galaxy far, far away.” Good news: Star Wars Day at Sea will be back in 2018 so you can start booking your trip now for you own “out of this world” adventures!

Over the past four months, guests aboard the Disney Fantasy have discovered the Force by hanging out with Jedi, Wookiees, droids, Stormtroopers and other iconic characters from the Star Wars saga during the epic day at sea on their Caribbean cruise. Now, you’re invited again to join us in 2018 when the day-long celebration returns to 15 special Disney Fantasy sailings from January through April.

Let’s start panning your Star Wars Day at Sea! Fill out the form below form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. 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 around the globe. 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.

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