Could Bill Hader Be Joining Anna Kendrick in A Disney Movie About a Female Santa Claus?

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July 21, 2017

News has recently been circulating that Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods) is in talks with Disney to star in a new motion picture titled Nicole which will tell the story of a female Santa Claus in a project directed by Marc Lawrence and produced by Suzanne Todd.

With the project starting to gain momentum, another rumor circling through the Disney-sphere is that Bill Hader is in the running to play the male lead in the film. As many of you may know, Hader has a history with Disney voicing the role of Fear in Inside Out.

The project will reportedly center on Santa Claus’s daughter as she prepares to take over for her father who is up for retirement.

Little else has been revealed about the project or regarding a potential release date. Readers are encouraged to keep checking back with Chip and Co for the latest news and information regarding this and the other exciting films in the pipeline.

Could Bill Hader Be Joining Anna Kendrick in A Disney Movie About a Female Santa Claus?

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Changes Coming to Disneyland’s Parade Landscape

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July 21, 2017

With so many huge announcements coming out of last week’s D23 Expo, we wanted to make sure the return of a favorite nighttime parade didn’t get lost in the shuffle. That’s right, Paint the Night nighttime parade is officially returning to Disneyland! This time at California Adventure in 2018. Disney is also hinting at a new float to be added to the parade. Space Ranges, anyone?

With Paint the Night going to California Adventure, the Pixar Play Parade will be going to Disneyland Park. Pixar Play Parade will begin it’s run at Disneyland Park in 2018 as part of the year-long Pixar Fest celebration. Guests of the Pixar fest will be able to experience the magical worlds of Pixar in brand new ways as the entire resort comes alive with some of your favorite stories.

With those two parade changes, the future of Main Street Electrical parade is still up in the air. The parade has been cursing down the streets of Disneyland since January after moving over from the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. The parade was originally scheduled to end it’s run at Disneyland in June but was extended to August 20. The strongest rumors have it going back to Disney World but no official announcement has been made by Disney.

What do you think of all these parade changes. I personally never had the chance to see Paint the Night and was selfishly wanting it to come to Disney World. But I am definitely up for a trip to the west coast to see it when it makes it debut at California Adventure.

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‘Dare to Dream’ with Disney on Ice’s Next Show

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July 21, 2017

Your favorite Disney friends are back on this ice beginning this Fall and coming to a city near you! With appearances from your old favorites such as Minnie, Mickey, and Belle to our newest favorite Disney Heroine, Moana; there is something for everyone in Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream!

Celebrate what’s possible as the adventures of five daring Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island, become a wayfinder, and find her own identity. Anna’s devotion to her estranged sister Elsa sets her on a perilous journey to mend their bond, and stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel breaks out of her tower and teams up with an unlikely companion, Flynn Rider, as she goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Armed only with courage, Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s rough exterior. With help from her friends and a little magic, Cinderella is determined to make the wish in her heart come true. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, discover why no dream is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

The Dare to Dream tour kicks off on September 8, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. From there, it will travel to several other cities around the country. Find out when it is coming to you by CLICKING HERE.

Let us know where you will Dare to Dream from!

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Is runDisney Cancelling the Tinker Bell Half Marathon and the “Star Wars Half Marathon – Light Side” Race Weekends in 2018?

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July 21, 2017

Interested in running the “Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side” or the “Tinker Bell Half Marathon” at Disneyland in 2018? Well you might be out of luck! Blog Mickey is reporting rumors that both race weekends in 2018 could be cancelled.

The general public registration days for both of these races came and went with the message that registration was being postponed. The “Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side” original registration date was supposed to take place over 3 months ago!

The rumor is that these half marathons are being swept aside so that a new full marathon could be introduced later. runDisney has not made an official statement on these races yet but we will update you when they do!

What do you think? Is the change worth it for a new Full Marathon?

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Additional Discounts Available a Select Restaurants for Annual Passholders and DVC Members

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July 21, 2017

For a limited time, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can take advantage of increased discounts at select Walt Disney World restaurants. From now through September 30 Annual Passholders and DVC Members can enjoy a 30% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at select restaurants. The 30% discount is available before 6:30pm and after 8:30pm.

The participating restaurants include:

Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Boatright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside Resort
Captain’s Grille at Yacht Club Resort
Citrico’s at Grand Floridian Resort
Flying Fish at Boardwalk Resort
Grand Floridian Cafe at Grand Floridian Resort
Jiko – The Cooking Place at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West Resort
The Turf Club & Bar at Saratoga Springs Resort
The Wave at Contemporary Resort

Guests will need to show a photo ID card along with a current Annual Passholder Card or Disney Vacation Members Club card.

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Celebrate National Tequila Day at Paradiso 37 This Monday

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July 21, 2017

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Paradiso 37 This Monday

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, MORE!

Mark your calendars because Monday, July 24 is National Tequila Day! Paradiso 37 at Disney Springs is celebrating the holiday with these amazing specials for their guests.

• $4 Mango or Strawberry Margaritas all day!
• Free Samples of 100% Agave Tequila from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Plus, guests can choose from a selection of more than 50 tequilas and watch as their margaritas are made tableside, right before their eyes

You can also enjoy live music from 5:00 PM until close, a “tequila tower” stacked with 37 varieties (each 100% agave) and an international rum bar.

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Mobile Order Adds Two More Locations at Walt Disney World

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July 21, 2017

Walt Disney World continues to expand the Mobile Order Food & Beverage service for the convenience of park guests. Next week will see the addition of two Magic Kingdom quick service locations to the list of restaurants that offer Mobile Order. Pinocchio Village Haus will begin offering Mobile Order on July 24 and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe will follow the next day.

You can now use Mobile Order at the following Walt Disney World locations:

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
D-Luxe Burger
Flame Tree Barbecue
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus
Satu’li Canteen
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant

Mobile Order allows guests the convenience of reviewing menus and placing food orders from the convenience of their smart phones. Guests simply access the service through the My Disney Experience app. Once the app is opened, the steps are pretty easy to place your order.

Tap on your character, then scroll to “My Plans” and press the “Order Food” button.
Select “Dining” from the top of the app, select the restaurant you want and press “Order Food.”
Once your order is complete, you pay from the convenience of your phone. Currently, Mobile Order is only accepting Credit and Debit cards. Other forms of payment, including dining plans, would have to be ordered in person.

Upon arrival at the restaurants, guests then open the My Disney Experience app and select “I’m Here, Prepare My Order.” When your food is ready you will receive a notification from the app and you will gather your food from the “Mobile Food Pick up” area.

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Will the Magic Kingdom See the Return of the Main Street Electrical Parade?

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July 21, 2017

We previously were all but certain that the Paint the Night nighttime parade, most recently at Disneyland, was packed up and ready to be shipped off to another Disney Park. The Main Street Electrical Parade has been running at Disneyland Park since January after leaving a hole in the Magic Kingdom’s nighttime parade schedule. With all this information it seemed like the most logical place for Paint the Night to go to was the Magic Kingdom.

Well, we will admit it. We were wrong. While it was announced at the D23 Expo that Paint the Night is indeed going to another Disney Park, it’s just going across the Esplanade at Disneyland to California Adventure. Lots of people didn’t think it was going to be coming to Disney World anyway due to the size of the floats not being able to fit the streets of any of the Disney World Parks. While the Pixar Play Parade is coming back to Disneyland Park, the Main Street Electrical Parade is scheduled to end it’s run there next month. (It was actually scheduled to end in June but was extended to August.)

Now the question is, what happens to the Main Street Electrical Parade? The folks over at The Kingdom Insider give us three theories:

Disney retires the parade completely.
Disney ships the parade off on a “world tour” of the other Disney Parks around the globe.
The parade is sent back to the Magic Kingdom.

Rumors have been circulating that Disney is working on a next-gen replacement for the parade ever since it left the Magic Kingdom last Fall. However, the debut of a brand new parade does not appear to be happening anytime soon. We can only hope that the Main Street Electrical Parade will be sent back to the Magic Kingdom so we can have our nighttime parade back to hold us over until a new one is released in the future!

Let us know what you think will happen to this iconic parade.

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Yak and Yeti To Remain Closed For Second Day

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July 21, 2017

Yak and Yeti To Remain Closed For Second Day

Yesterday we reported that Yak and Yeti would be closed temporarily for the day for maintenance. It now appears that the closure will extend into today (07/21/17) as well. It is unclear what has caused the delay. All other dining locations at Animal Kingdom will be operating as normal.

Guests with reservations to Yak and Yeti reservations today may call (407) 828-2727 to receive help booking a new dining experience.

Yak and Yeti Restaurant is a themed dining location that serves delicious dishes from various regions across Asia. This eclectic eatery offers a menu of sweet-and-sour chicken, ahi tuna nachos, pork pot stickers and Kobe beef burgers. Vegetarian options abound, as do kid-friendly choices like egg rolls, cheeseburgers and chicken tenders.

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Save 20% On Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings From New York This Fall

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July 21, 2017

Save 20% On Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings From New York This Fall

A brand new Disney Cruise Line promotion has been released! You can save 20% off Guaranteed Verandah Staterooms (VGT) on select 4- to 8-night cruises departing New York on September 27, October 2, October 6, and October 21, 2017.

5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada and New England Cruise from New York
- September 27, 2017
- Starting at $1,360 per person, based on double occupancy.

4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from New York
- October 2, 2017
- $1,088 per person, based on double occupancy.

8-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from New York with Marvel Day at Sea
- October 6, 2017
- $1,728 per person, based on double occupancy.

7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from New York with Marvel Day at Sea
- October 21, 2017
- $1,960 per person, based on double occupancy.

Important Details on Verandah Staterooms with Restrictions

Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests and is non-refundable.
Full legal names of all Guests are required at time of booking and no name changes are allowed.
Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability.

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Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam were Recently Spotted Goof-ing Around at Epcot

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July 21, 2017

Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam were Recently Spotted Goof-ing Around at Epcot

It’s no secret that celebrities also enjoy the magic and wonder that the Disney parks have to offer. Popular actors like Johnny Depp frequent the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, and why not?! I mean, it’s the happiest place on earth!

Recently Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam were spotted goof-ifng off in Epcot, with Goofy. The two were on a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort with their two daughters, for summer vacation. The couple looks like they had a blast, and I am just loving their photos!

Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam were Recently Spotted Goof-ing Around at Epcot

Have you ever spotted someone famous during your visits to Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Share in the comments below!

Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam were Recently Spotted Goof-ing Around at Epcot

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Curiouser and Curiouser! Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Decal

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July 20, 2017

Wonderland Doorknob Decal

Alice in Wonderland was one of my favorite Disney animated movies as a child. The characters and designs from it have such a whimsical element, that I love to include in my home. I think this Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Decal would be an awesome accent to any room.

With this wall decal you can pretend to look through the keyhole just like Alice, and maybe even see Wonderland. This decal would be perfect to add a bit of whimsical wonderland flair to a Disney themed bedroom, nursery or living room. It is a simple and inexpensive way to update a room. They are very easy for you to apply, simply peel, stick and enjoy a little bit of Disney magic. It comes in 5 different size options, so you can choose the impact that suits your decorating needs best.

Can you imagine how adorable this would look in a breakfast nook with a Mad Tea Party theme? There are so many ideas I could use this for, even a wonderland themed nursery.

You can get your own here!

Would you use an Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Decal to add a little bit of whimsical Disney magic to your home?