Why wait until December to get your favorite seasonal Starbucks drink? Disney Springs kicked off their Christmas in July event today and the Starbucks in Disney Springs, located near the World of Disney store, has released five specialty holiday drinks to celebrate the occasion! Lisette, one of our Chip & Co. writers, attended the event’s opening day to get us an up close look. Let’s take a look at the menu:
Mistletoe Frappuccino– Made with Green Tea and Peppermint syrup, its bright green color reminds me of a Christmas tree! Is it too early to start decorating?
Candy Cane Frappuccino – A classic Christmas flavor, the candy cane frapp is made with vanilla bean and peppermint syrup.
Snowball Frappuccino – Definitely for drinking, not for throwing, the Snowball frapp is white mocha with hazelnut and toffeenut syrup and a caramel drizzle.
Ginger Snap Frappuccino– What is Christmas without ginger snap cookies? Starbucks puts a twist on these favorites with this delicious frozen drink, with white mocha, caramel syrup and chai, topped off with cinnamon dolce powder!
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Fruit Cake Smoothie – Strawberry, banana with fresh blueberries and peach syrup.
Santa’s helpers, Buddy and Scott, were on hand to create all of these refreshing winter drinks. This event is exclusive to the Disney Springs location and is not being celebrated within the parks, however if you would like to order these delicious holiday-inspired drinks the recipes are listed on the drink labels above and a barista will happily make them upon request.
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Chip is back at the D23 Expo today to keep us updated on all the big announcements coming from Disney today. But first, let’s look around to see what else is going on the Expo floor. I see everything from Star Wars home furnishings and Tsum Tsums to Marvel products and some more LuLaRoe!
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The Disney Tsum Tsum toys and games have been a hit from the day they arrived, and it seems there is no end to the stackable cuteness they bring! The Tsum Tsum Display at D23 revealed the new Tsum Tsum City that will make it’s debut in Spring 2018, and other fun Tsum Tsum goodies.
Jakks Pacific Toys will be launching “Tsum City” next spring, and it looks like you can create your own Tsum City with different collectible play sets and vinyl figures.
The display was just as adorable as you would expect a “Tsum City” to look!
There was also the “Tsumprise Factory” which looks like myster Tsum Tsum figures.
There was also a lot of Tsum Tsum toys on the Coming This Fall toy display. I spied some “The Nightmare Before Christmas” mystery Tsum pouches which would be great for Halloween. There was also a Tsum Tsum School Bus Set which would be a great back-to-school gift for young Tsum Tsum fans who will miss summer vacation!
The Tsum Tsum display at the D23 Expo was definetly a cute spot! I can’t wait to see more details about Tsum City and the Tsumprise Factory, what about you?
The D23 Expo’s Golden Girls panel, held Friday afternoon, gave fans a more intimate look into the award-winning and long-time running series, and its impact on television. Director and Writer Terry Hughes attended the panel, along with Writers Barry Fanaro & Stan Zimmerman, Art Director John Shaffner, Production Designer Michael Hynes. Author of Golden Girls Forever, Jim Colucci also joined in the panel’s discussion.
Named “The Golden Girls: A Celebration of Friendship, Laughter, and Cheesecake” the panel truly radiated the feeling of friendship. According to Oh My Disney, the panel began and ended with the show’s theme song “Thank You For Being a Friend” and D23 guests and fans attending the panel broke out in a spontaneous sing-a-long! Although Betty White wasn’t in attendance she sent a personal letter to the panel, read aloud by Disney imagineer Morgan Richardson; where Betty described The Golden Girls as “one of the best experiences of my life and I will treasure it always.”
Throughout the panel, the writers reminisced on the hard work the four actresses, (Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty) put into the show on a daily basis; and how when the idea for the show was first pitched they questioned its ability to generate viewers. “Why would anyone watch a show about four older women living together?”, they thought.
I believe now with 7 succesful seasons, syndication across multiple television networks over the years, and popularity among multiplule generations, the staff is thankful they didn’t second guess their decision to pursue the series. All four actresses have been honored as Disney Legends for their work on the successful television series.
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D23 Expo Day 1 was filled with exciting news about what’s in store for Disney Animation and Pixar fans. We here at Chip and Co. let you know real time as things were revealed but in case you missed it I’m bringing you a full recap of everything that we learned yesterday!
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, teamed up with the stars and filmmakers from both studios to present new details, footage, behind-the-scenes looks and images from a host of upcoming films today at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California.
“I’m so excited about our upcoming movies; they are all hilarious, emotional, beautiful and make you think,” said Lasseter, who serves as executive producer on all animated titles. “It’s a great mix of incredibly creative and surprising new worlds and characters and stories we love returning to. Our filmmakers are putting so much heart into these films – I can’t wait for people to see them.”
Following, in the order of release, are the films presented on behalf of both studios:
Coco
In theaters November 22, 2017, Cocointroduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family long ago banned music. Desperate to prove his talent and follow in the footsteps of his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel makes a fateful decision and finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his extended family and charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal). Together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
Director Lee Unkrich, co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina and producer Darla K. Anderson shared details about the original story with the crowd, and guests of D23 Expo were treated to the first-ever public performance of “Remember Me” from Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming film. Anthony Gonzalez, who provides the voice of Miguel in the film, and Benjamin Bratt, who lends his voice to Ernesto de la Cruz, teamed up to perform the song written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Capping the animation presentation, the grand finale featured more than 160 performers who descended upon Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center, including the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea and Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles under the direction of Kareli Montoya, and the Grammy®-winning Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band.
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna, introduced fans to the new Frozenholiday featurette, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, surprised the crowd with a live performance of the all-new original song “That Time of Year,” written by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. The song is part of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new 21-minute featurette, which hits the big-screen in front of Disney•Pixar’s Coco on November 22, 2017.
Joining Bell and Gad in the featurette are Idina Menzel as the voice of Elsa, and Jonathan Groff as the voice of Kristoff.
The featurette is directed by the Emmy®-winning team Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (Prep & Landing) and produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (Big Hero 6).
Incredibles 2
Lasseter, who’s looked forward to the return of everyone’s favorite family of superheroes since The Incredibles was still in production, was excited to share with fans a look at what the fashion world thinks of super-suit stylist Edna Mode—the petite-but-powerful character introduced in Pixar Animation Studio’s 2004 Oscar®-winning feature via a video that showcases fashion phenoms from Heidi Klum and Kendall Jenner to Zac Posen and Rachel Zoe.
Incredibles 2 director Brad Bird—who lends his voice to Edna—joined Lasseter on stage to welcome to the festivities the voices of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter), Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (newcomer Huck Milner) and Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson). Bird revealed details of the upcoming caper, which puts the family into an expanded universe that includes new allies and a brand-new villain. ‘Incredibles 2 is really a family film, it’s just that the family happens to have super powers,” said Bird. “They may have super speed or super strength, but they experience the same problems as any family.”
Incredibles 2 hits theaters on June 15, 2018.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston introduced Emmy®-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, who returns as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz.
Fans were the first to see the global debut of a scene from the film that pays hilarious homage to the Disney Princesses. Lasseter revealed that filmmakers had asked the original voice actresses behind the Princesses featured to reprise their roles for the sequence, and in a moment no Disney fan will forget, Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana), Kristen Bell (Anna in Frozen), Kelly MacDonald (Merida in Brave), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in Tangled), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in The Princess and the Frog), Irene Bedard (Pocahontas), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in Aladdin), Paige O’Hara (Belle in Beauty and the Beast) and Jodi Benson (Ariel in The Little Mermaid) were welcomed on stage for the largest gathering of Disney Princesses in history.
(L-R) Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios John Lasseter, actors Paige O’Hara (Belle/BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Irene Bedard (POCAHONTAS), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel/TANGLED), Auli’i Cravalho (MOANA), Sarah Silverman (Vanellope von Schweetz/RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2), Kristen Bell (Anna/FROZEN), Kelly Macdonald (Merida/BRAVE), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana/THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG), Linda Larkin (Jasmine/ALADDIN), and Jodi Benson (Ariel/THE LITTLE MERMAID)
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ follow-up to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the Internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s not-so-light touch. Outcasts-turned-BFFs Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz are reuniting with Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer) and Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch). Filmmakers revealed a new character, Yesss, an algorithm who plays an important role in Ralph and Vanellope’s journey within the internet. Golden Globe®-winning actress Taraji P. Henson (Empire) lends her voice to the character. “Yesss is a new character who owns the website Buzzaholic,” said Henson. “Yesss knows about everything cool and on trend. And she does spell her name with a triple ‘s.’ Yesss is very savvy, smart and sexy.”
Produced by Oscar® winner Clark Spencer, Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018. Untitled Disneytoon Studios Film
The presentation kicked off with John Lasseter’s announcement of Disneytoon Studios’ original new animated movie. Directed by Klay Hall and Bobs Gannaway, and produced by Ferrell Barron, the theatrical feature film explores the future of aviation—taking moviegoers to the edge of discovery in the air—and beyond. The untitled film opens in theaters on April 12, 2019.
Toy Story 4
Lasseter invited Pixar’s Josh Cooley (Riley’s First Date? short) to the stage, revealing that Cooley has assumed full director responsibilities for Toy Story 4. The pair brought with them a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the director’s life at the Northern California studio. Produced by Jonas Rivera (Inside Out), Toy Story 4 is slated for release on June 21, 2019.
Frozen 2 (Title TBA)
Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature-length follow-up to 2013’s Oscar®-winning film Frozen is slated for theaters on November 27, 2019. Bell, Gad, Menzel and Groff are reprising their roles in an all-new story. Lasseter, Bell and Gad shared with Frozen fans a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the filmmakers’ recent research trip to Norway, Finland and Iceland.
Untitled Dan Scanlon Movie
Director Dan Scanlon, who helmed Pixar’s Monsters University, joined Lasseter to share a few details about an all-new original feature film currently in production at Pixar Animation Studios. According to Scanlon, who lost his father at a very young age, the film is inspired by the question he’s always asked: who was my father?
The story is set in a world with no humans—only elves, trolls and sprites—“anything that would be on the side of a van in the ’70s,” said the director. “In the film, we’re going to tell the story of two teenage elf brothers whose father died when they were too young to remember him. But thanks to the little magic still left in the world, the boys embark on a quest that will allow them a chance to spend one last magical day with their father.” Kori Rae (Monsters University) will produce.
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Sweet on You on the Disney Fantasy is known for its specialty ice cream, cookies, cupcakes and more. This new shop just debuted earlier this year when the Disney Fantasy returned from receiving some magical enhancements. Disney Parks Blog recently highlighted a fun fact about the new space – the artwork on the walls was created by the animators from the Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts.
Now you can enjoy one of the Disney Fantasy treats at home. Disney Parks Blog shared the recipe for the raspberry macarons for you to make for your family and friends.
Raspberry Macarons
Makes 20 macarons
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup almond blanched flour
2/3 tbs egg whites, divided
½ tsp red food coloring
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup purified water
1 cup raspberry jam
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Combine powdered sugar and almond flour in an electric mixer until fine. Add 1/3 tbs egg whites and food coloring to make a paste in the electric mixer.Note: Make sure the egg whites are room temperature before using.
3. Boil the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to 260 degrees F. Whip 1/3 tbs egg whites. Pour the hot sugar syrup into the egg whites on the side of the bowl and whip at a high speed until thickened to form the meringue.
4. Add 1/3 of the meringue to the almond flour mixture and combine, repeating with the rest of the meringue and making sure to deflate the mixture.
5. Fill a piping bag with a round #6 tip with the mixture. Place wax paper onto a baking sheet, and pipe the mixture into ¾ inch round discs onto the sheet. Let sit for 35 minutes before baking in the oven.
6. Place the macaroons in the oven and immediately turn down the oven temperature to 285 degrees F. Bake for ten minutes and then take out of the oven to cool.
7. When cool, turn over half of the macarons and pipe raspberry jam on the flat surface. Place another macaron on top of the jam.
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Magic Shots are a fun way to capture some of those great Walt Disney World vacation memories! Included in the Memory Maker package, Magic Shots are available at all four theme parks. We recently shared with you a complete listing of Magic Shots available at Magic Kingdom and are excited to share a listing of Magic Shots you can find throughout EPCOT.
Balloons Magic Shot
Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer throughout Epcot
Tinker Bell
Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer throughout Epcot
Stitch
Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer located around World Showcase.
Pascal
Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer located around World Showcase.
Figment Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer located around World Showcase.
Frozen Snowflake
Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers when stationed at the Norway Pavilion.
Olaf
Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers when stationed at the Norway Pavilion.
Mushu
Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers when stationed at the China Pavilion during daylight hours.
Iago
Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers when stationed at the Morocco Pavilion.
Chip Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed at the following locations:
– In the France Pavilion
– The bridge between the France and United Kingdom Pavilions
Fairy Wings
Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer throughout Epcot
Figment Bright Idea Available from any Disney PhotoPass photographer located in Future World East and Future World West.
Here are a few things to keep in mind for Magic Shots:
Some locations may only be staffed intermittently by PhotoPass photographers.
PhotoPass photographers taking Character Experience photos will not be available for Magic Shots.
If you want a Magic Shot, ask for one!
Remember, Magic Shots are included with Memory Maker. Memory Maker is $169 if purchased more than three days prior to your vacation or $199 for immediate activation of Memory Maker or after your trip.
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The first day of D23 brought us lots of exciting first looks, and previews. One big surprise was the reveal of many new Disney LulaRoe prints! Fans have been salivating for new items from this collection since the initial launch that quickly sold out.
The original release was filled with the original Disney style icon herself, Minnie Mouse! There were a few Mickey prints, with a dash of Aurora and Thumper, but many Disney LulaRoe fans were anxious to see more! The LulaRoe Display thrilled us today with a look at New Disney LulaRoe Prints, featuring characters from Princesses to Villains, from Toy Story to Winnie the Pooh!
An incredible wall decorated in LulaRoe prints that created a Mickey icon was the star of the display. No official word on what these prints will feature on, but we’re sure to see many of them on buttery soft leggings! I was squealing with excitement to see Maleficent making her appearance more than once. There is also quite a few Toy Story prints sprinkled through out as well.
The Disney LulaRoe collection has leggings, dresses, and shirts for kids and adults!
The Muppets were looking fabulous on the Cassie pencil skirt.
Our beloved mermaid princess made a splash on leggings!
Shirts for kids and adults were on display featuring Mickey Mouse, The Muppets, Goofy and characters from Bambi.
My favorite LulaRoe style after leggings is the Carly, there were a few of these for show too. The Carly is a super comfortable high-low dress that you can dress up, or dress down. Its one of my favorite clothing items because it can be worn for so many different occasions.
Outfits on dress forms in front of matching uncut fabric backdrops were also on display. They were a bit hard to make out in photographs, but seeing the large pieces of fabric with all the details is very impressive.
Check out close ups of some of the new prints!
Some of these new prints are already available and showing up in consultants’ orders this week! Many others are expected to be seen in the upcoming releases. The only way to get these fantastic pieces is to find a LulaRoe consultant that is carrying them. Prints are extremely limited and consultants never know which ones they will receive!
If you are interested in snagging your own Disney LulaRoe check out these groups for Sara or Nicole, both are trusted consultants who will be receiving Disney inventory this coming week.
Are you as excited as I am about all the gorgeous new Disney LulaRoe Prints revealed at the D23 Expo?
The stunning pendant features a beloved silhouette of a Disney Castle with a nostalgic hidden Mickey cut out. You can find this available in a silver or bronze finish and comes on a chain with an impressive length of 26″! These beautiful pendants are also made by hand for you, using hand sawing. They are sure to be a lovely statement piece for yourself, or a fellow Disney lover. I love having simple, yet sturdy pieces to switch around with when I’m on vacation.
You can check out the Disney Castle Hidden Mickey Pendant Here, and a few of their other creations below!
Do you also dream of castles and hidden Mickeys when you are away from Disney? I think I would maybe pair these with a cute pair of Mickey Mouse Stud earrings, to compliment the necklace with. What would you pair them with to express your Disney Style?
Monthly subscription boxes have become one of the hottest trends over the last couple of years. You can get all kinds of things delivered right to your door for a fun bit of mail every month. Of course, Disney ones are my favorite! Disney Funko POP fans will fall in love with the Funko POP Disney subscription box, Disney Treasures!
Funko has collaborated with Disney to curate a subscription box service: Disney Treasures. Disney treasures features the most memorable Disney movie and parks moments. Each box is filled with 100% exclusive Disney collectibles and accessories created by Funko for Disney Addicts and collectors!
The maiden voyage debut Box was Pirates Cove! The Pirates Cove Box included a Mr. Smee Pop! and other exclusive Funko Disney Pirate booty!
Every other month you’ll receive a unique themed box filled with 100% exclusive Disney Classic & Disney Theme Park collectibles created by Funko especially for the Disney fan. Each box is valued at over $50, and includes an exclusive Pop! Vinyl, other figures, pins, accessories and more!
The exclusive POP Disney treasures come in special packaging that looks like a wooden chest!
Tiny Town is the next box, If you would like your own pixie dusted package you can subscribe at DisneyTreasures.Funko.com! Check out the super cute animated trailer for the next box too!
At the D23 Expo 2017 Funko gave an up close look at these adorable subscription boxes. Check out some of the past boxes below!
Are you excited that Funko will be delivering the world of Disney with the new Disney Treasures subscription boxes?
We will receive official confirmation from Disney tomorrow at the D23 Expo but it does look like Disney might have let this one slip ahead of time.
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As we reported a few hours ago, tickets for today and tomorrow’s D23 Expo were completely sold out as well as the three-day tickets. As of 5:30 pm PST today, all tickets are completely sold out.
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