Ring In The New Year At SeaWorld Orlando

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December 15, 2016

Families and friends can ring in the New Year at SeaWorld Orlando on December 31 as vibrant fireworks fill the night sky and festive entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the park until 12:30 a.m., including craft beers and delectable dishes.

To get the full experience, the 4-course New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks Package at Sharks Underwater Grill features a prix-fixe signature meal, with mouth-watering entrée choices such as char-grilled filet mignon, blackened Cape Canaveral shrimp and much more. Guests will also receive a souvenir group photo and will end the evening with reserved seating at Bayside Stadium for the fireworks show. The New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks package is $199 per person.

For families seeking a unique experience to enjoy together, the park favorite, New Year’s Eve Dine with Shamu Package is returning. While reveling in a delicious, all-you-care-to-enjoy meal, guests can experience a special evening dining alongside killer whales and learning more about their care. At $99 per person, this package includes a souvenir photo and an exclusive firework-viewing reception from the Hilltop Patio.

To book unforgettable SeaWorld dining experiences for New Year’s Eve, guests are encouraged to visit https://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlanto/dine-and-shop/dining-signature-dining to confirm their spot. The dining packages typically sell out in advance. Theme park admission is required to enjoy these special opportunities.

Guests who visit SeaWorld on December 31 will also experience all the wonder, excitement and fun of SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration™, which includes six dazzling shows, over one million lights, and more than 60 tasty treats and drinks. Full details are available at www.seaworldorlando.com

The best way to experience SeaWorld’s New Year’s Eve and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration^TM is with an Annual Pass offering unlimited general admission and free parking all year-long.

Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest details about New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #SeaWorldNewYear.

What do you think of this New Year Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Despicable Me 3 – Official Trailer is out now!

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Chip

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December 15, 2016

Out now from Illuminations is the all new trailer for Despicable Me 3! Gru is back in this all new film coming your way Summer of 2017!

Check it out below.

Disney Honeycomb Hut Pet Beds for our Snuggly Furry Friends

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Danielle

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December 14, 2016

Check your four-legged friend into a Disney fantasy suite with the Disney Honeycomb Hut pet beds from Disney Store.com. These two-in-one dog or cat beds provide a comfortable, functional shelter for furry loved ones. Both are made with a durable yet flexible foam construction.

Mickey Mouse Honeycomb Hut Pet Bed – Gray – Jumbo

The Mickey Honeycomb hut bed is a soft gray, with a cute black Mickey head on the front. The inside cushion is lined with a black fabric featuring an array of Mickey faces with different expressions.

Minnie Mouse Honeycomb Hut Pet Bed – Red – Standard

The Minnie Honeycomb hut bed has a dainty Minnie Mouse head, sporting her iconic polka-dot bow. The entire dome is red with white polka-dots dappled all over, including the inner cushion! Perfect for the stylish Minnie loving kitty or doggy in your life.

Which of these Disney Honeycomb Hut Pet Beds would your furry friend love?

Christmas around the Boardwalk Area Resorts at Disney World

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Chip

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December 14, 2016

Today I am going to take you around Disney’s Boardwalk area resorts to show you all of the beautiful Christmas decorations. In case you missed my last post Christmas around the Monorail Resorts you can check it out here.

Christmas is in full swing at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, for a hefty sum you can make your own gingerbread houses.

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Next up we swing by the Yacht Club Resort and the Christmas train. Loved all the detail Disney did on the model.

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Finally my favorite is the Beach Club and the Gingerbread Carousel.

The Gingerbread Carousel was so adorable I had to shoot a video for Facebook. Check it out below.

Former Disney World employees suing Disney over H-1B Visas

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December 14, 2016

A Class action lawsuit by two hundred fifty former Disney World I.T. & Administrative workers who were recently replaced by Indian workers on H-1B visas are suing Disney for discrimination.

According to the Orlando Sentinel & WFTV the lawsuit was filed in Federal Court this past Monday in Orlando. Previously 2 of the employees attempted to sue Disney but the lawsuit was dismissed earlier this year.

The training of new employees with H-1B visas and the letting go of current employees is a hot button issue that President Elect Donald Trump plans to address while in office.

This new lawsuit is going for reimbursement of lost wages, benefits and reinstatement to an equivalent position at Disney including back pay with interest.

Stay tuned for more info.

Miss Piggy Launches An Advice Column

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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December 14, 2016

Oh My Disney is debuting a new self-help column, written by the ever helpful and gorgeous Miss Piggy . The column will feature her enlightening perspective on life, love, beauty and everything that matters –all written through the charismatic voice of Miss Piggy. The debut column tackles female empowerment, self esteem issues and how to make it big on Broadway.

Check it out here!

This isn’t Miss Piggy’s first rodeo in the advice industry. Her 1981 book Miss Piggy’s Guide To Life spent 29 weeks on the New York Times Best-Sellers List and peaked at No. 4. Her new column will be featured weekly on Oh My Disney, Disney’s popular entertainment site featuring quizzes, Disney news, art, video and nostalgia for the millennial Disney fan.

The new column caps a successful 2016 for Miss Piggy following her performance with Tony Bennett at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the launch of her new fashion line in collaboration with Kate Spade and her return as First Mate Piggy in the beloved sketch Pigs In Space on YouTube.

Any readers seeking advice can submit questions to @MissPiggy or @OhMyDisney.

Florida Resident Discounts Announced for Early 2017

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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December 14, 2016

Staying at the Walt Disney World Resort just got even more magical for Florida residents with this new offer for January to February 2017!

Florida residents* can enjoy rates as low as $75 per night, plus tax at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from Jan. 2-4, Jan.8-12, Jan. 16-Feb. 15, 2017. Additional great rates available for stays most nights Jan. 1-Apr. 8, 2017.

Other Walt Disney World Resorts with Florida Resident Discount offers include:

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites only
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Studios only
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Booking Window: Dec. 6, 2016 – April 7, 2017

Travel Window: Most nights Jan. 1 – April 8, 2017

*Proof of Florida Residency is required at Resort Check-in*

Contact me today to get started planning your Magical Florida Resident Vacation today! [email protected]

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Film Review, The Force Is With Us

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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December 14, 2016

I got the opportunity to watch an early screening of “Rogue One” and let me just say – the force is strong with this one. Anyone who is a Star Wars fan, as I am, went into this film knowing the story. It’s well known that this film takes place right before “A New Hope” begins. Even though I knew the ending going in, it was still full of surprises.

If I may be so brazen to say, this film does start out a bit clunky. We get introduced to so many planets and so many characters in such a quick amount of time, it took me a while to re-figure out who was who to whom once the story starts up. That being said, the characters are well rounded and fully realized. It’s a stellar cast headed up by Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso). Jyn’s character is right along the lines of usual Star Wars fair – a strong-willed, risk taking brunette. Along side Jyn, with the Rebellion are Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), Donnie Yen as the ‘way of the Force’ sage Chirrut Imwe and his tough friend Baze Malbus played by Wen Jiang.

As good as the Rebellion is, the Empire is as bad. Ben Mendelson as Orson Krennic is a lovely villain. Of course there are a few appearances from Lord Vader. Some characters cross the line from bad to good, but I’m not giving away spoilers here.

This is a solid story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta and told wonderfully by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy. John Williams score is emotional and moving. It was strange to not have the familiar blast of music during the opening card into the recognizable title crawl sequence, but this is not that Star Wars film.

As much as I would like to say about this film, I will not. Not just because we were sworn to secrecy before the film comes out to the general public, but because many things made me gasp and cheer and get choked up. All those things would be ruined if I had an inkling beforehand that they would happen. I don’t want to do that to anyone – especially Star Wars fans. But I did gasp and cheer and get choked up, so I highly recommend seeing this movie. As a first stand-alone Star Wars film, it’s stands up just fine on its own.

“Moana” and “Zootopia” Get Nominated For Golden Globes!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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December 13, 2016

Nominations for the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday morning on NBC’s “Today” live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. To no one’s surprise Disney was represented in the nominations.

For Best Motion Picture – Animated, Disney takes two of the five with “Moana” and “Zootopia”.

“Moana’s” song “How Far I’ll Go” is also on the list, nominated for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.

Here’s the video to “Moana’s” ‘How Far I’ll Go’

Good luck to all the nominees!

Canadian actor Alan Thicke dies at age 69

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Chip

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December 13, 2016

According to TMZ, beloved Actor Alan Thicke has just died at the age of 69. According to reports Alan was playing hockey with his son and had a heart attack. He was transported to Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center around noon, and pronounced dead at the hospital.

Most people remember the Canadian Actor from the tv show ‘Growing Pains’ but for us Disney Addicts we remember him from Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade and Disney’s Not Quite Human Trilogy.

Not Quite Human is a 1987 television film starring Jay Underwood, Alan Thicke, and Robyn Lively. The story is based on the Not Quite Human book series by Seth McEvoy. It is the first of three films in a series; its sequels are Not Quite Human II (1989) and Still Not Quite Human (1992).

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Add a Little Magic to your Baking with Disney Cookie Cutters

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Danielle

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December 13, 2016

Yum yum, there’s nothing like the smell of fresh hot cookies! Of course fresh hot cookies in the shape of our favorite Disney characters makes it the perfect combo. These Disney Cookie Cutters from CrimsonManeCreations on Etsy not only cut out the shape, but also make a detailed impression.

These 3D cookie cutters make adorable, delicious cookies! They are a great item for any Disney Addict who enjoys baking and yummy food. They also make a great fondant press! These unique cookie cutters are designed to be simple to use and extremely durable. The designer prints each cookie cutter them self and checked over to avoid imperfections before shipping. This item is easily cleaned, child resistant and reusable.

You can find this array of fun characters available:

Which fun Disney Cookie Cutters will you use to bake scrumptious goodies this Holiday?

Build an Ocean Adventure with Lego Disney Moana Sets

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Danielle

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December 13, 2016

Set sail with Moana on an ocean voyage and island adventure! Discover the vibrant world of Disney’s Moana and join her on her epic adventure with the Lego Disney Moana Sets! The brilliantly detailed and colorful sets are great for ages 5 and up.

LEGO Disney Moana’s Island Adventure

Explore the beautiful world of Disney’s Moana with Moana’s Island Adventure. Recreate memorable scenes from the movie as Moana learns about the legends of her ancestors, finds the heart of Te Fiti and plays the drums in the cave. Then create new adventures of your own, living out island life in and around her house with Pua her pet pig. Includes a Moana mini-doll, plus Pua the pig.

LEGO Disney Moana’s Ocean Voyage

Discover the incredible world of Disney’s Moana and join her on her epic adventure to bring back the heart of Te Fiti and restore harmony. This beautiful sailboat with opening storage under the deck, and island with transformation function, are perfect for recreating iconic scenes from the movie or creating new stories by the sea. Features a Moana mini-doll, Maui big figure, Heihei and two Kakamora.

Which epic Lego Disney Moana adventure do you want to sail away with?