New Dining Package at Hollywood Studios Offers VIP Seating For Both Music of Pixar Live! and Fantasmic!

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April 27, 2017

Hollywood Studio’s is once again expanding its dining offerings with two new packages that provide guests with reserved seating for the hotly anticipated The Music of Pixar Live! concert which will begin wowing audiences on May 26th.

There are two packages available. The first is dubbed The Music of Pixar Live! and Fantasmic! Dining package which includes VIP seating for both shows. In addition there is also the standard The Music of Pixar Live! Dining Package which includes tickets to the concert but not Fantasmic! We hope you are as excited as we are about these new packages. Here’s the rundown on both.

The Music of Pixar Live and Fantasmic! Dining Package: Those dining under this package are able to enjoy one appetizer, entree and dessert (or one full buffet) along with a non-alcoholic beverage and a guaranteed seat for The Music of Pixar Live! and Fantasmic! for shows held on the same day. The restaurants participating in this offer are as follows:

Hollywood & Vine

Breakfast – $44 per adult and $28 per child
Lunch – $57 per adult and $35 per child
Dinner – $62 per adult and $38 per child

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

Lunch & Dinner – $50 per adult and $21 per child

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Lunch & Dinner – $70 per adult and $25 per child

The prices listed above do not included taxes and gratuities. The offer is also available to book under the Disney Dining Plan and costs only 1 Table Service entitlement (or 2 for Hollywood Brown Derby). Talk about a bargain!

For those interested in making a booking, the package is NOT available to reserve via My Disney Experience as it is considered a special dining event. Instead guests should call 407.WDW.DINE to make your reservation.

This dining plan is a little different than the ones you may have booked in the past where you have your meal first, get a voucher at the end of your meal for seating and then attend the performance(s). With this package it is possible that one of the shows may be before your dining reservation. If this is the case, guests are advised to report directly to Theater of the Stars for the Pixar performance. There will be a kiosk there where you check-in and get your ticket for this performance only. Then at the end of your meal you’ll receive the second voucher for Fantasmic!

The Music of Pixar Live! Dining Package – Similar to the package outlined above, guests are able to take their pick from three Hollywood Studios eateries, receive a meal with an appetizer, entree and dessert (or one full buffet) along with a non-alcoholic beverage and one guaranteed seat for The Music of Pixar Live! held on the same day. Here’s a rundown of participating restaurants:

Hollywood & Vine

Breakfast – $39 per adult and $25 per child
Lunch – $52 per adult and $32 per child
Dinner – $57 per adult and $35 per child

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

Lunch & Dinner – $45 per adult and $18 per child

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Lunch & Dinner – $65 per adult and $22 per child

The prices listed above do not include taxes or gratuities. For those on the Disney Dining Plan, this experience will set you back 1 Table Service Credit (or two for Hollywood Brown Derby). Booking for this dining package CAN be made online via My Disney Experience.

Those interested in booking either package should note that reservations ARE CURRENTLY open. I was able to book a spot today for the first week in June. But you should remember that the package doesn’t start until The Music of Pixar Live! officially opens on May 26, 2017. You should also know that even at this early stage availability is limited. So you may want to make your booking straight away!

For more information about The Music of Pixar Live! check out this article.

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“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2” And Doritos Have Teamed Up For this awesome chip bag!

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April 27, 2017

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2” has joined forces with Doritos to create a chip bag that you can plug your headphones into and listen to the film’s soundtrack! What!?!

The bags will feature a headphone jack so you can get connected, alongside a cassette deck-like control panel that lets you sift through the entire tracklist with ease.

And, it’s rechargeable so you have an excuse to keep an empty bag of Doritos around the house. Just make sure your roommate, or Mom, doesn’t toss it out.

You can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” in theaters on May 5th.

Disney Auditions Searching for Star Wars “Rey” Character Look-alikes in Orlando

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April 27, 2017

Have you been told you look like Star Wars Actress Daisy Ridley? Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking female Character Look-alike Performers to bring to life some of the exciting characters from the Star Wars saga at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney is seeking performers in the Central Florida area who can begin work within the next 30 days. They are currently casting for the role of Rey, and looking for females with slender builds between 5’6”-5’8”.

Rey is a Jakku scavenger, a survivor toughened by life on a harsh desert planet. Despite dismissing herself as a “no one”, she learns that her life is being shaped by the mysterious power of the Force.

Auditions will be held Thursday May 4th at 10:00am at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rehersal Facility.

Click HERE for full audition details.

Do you have what it takes to bring Rey to life?

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Concept art for new Restaurant to replace Portobello Country Italian Trattoria in Disney Springs

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Chip

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April 27, 2017

Levy Restaurants, a Chicago-based restaurant company which operates more than 100 food-service locations in the United States and Canada, is excited to announce the development of a new, Italian restaurant concept at Disney Springs. James Beard award-winner and Top Chef Master, Tony Mantuano, is leading the development of the restaurant, which will replace the space at Disney Springs currently occupied by Portobello Country Italian Trattoria.

The new restaurant’s menu will feature dishes inspired by Chef Tony’s adventures across the many regions of Italy.

In order to accommodate the large-scale renovations, Portobello closed its doors April 24 with plans for the new concept to reopen in early Fall 2017.

“We’ve been grateful to serve our loyal guests at Portobello for the last seven years,” said Andy Lansing, President and CEO of Levy Restaurants. “We look forward to welcoming our guests back to the location early this fall when we unveil a new concept at Disney Springs.”

The Matterhorn Bobsleds Return to Disneyland And Now Offers FastPass

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April 26, 2017

The Matterhorn Bobsleds are back in action at Disneyland. The return of this beloved ride was earlier than scheduled and came with an extra perk…it now offers Fastpass!

Fastpass for the Matterhorn Bobsleds will allow guests to receive a paper ticket with a printed return time to ride the first ever tubular steel roller coaster. Now that the bobsleds have returned to the slopes, there are a total of 16 attractions across the two Disneyland parks that offer Fastpass.

Currently the Fastpass kiosk for The Matterhorn is a temporary structure set up across from the entrance of the attraction. The permanent FastPass kiosk location is being completed nearby, behind a construction fence.

Later this year Disneyland will be rolling out MaxPass which will eliminate the need for guests to secure a paper ticket. Park guests will instead be able to schedule a return time from their Smart phone. This unfortunately won’t be complimentary but cost an additional $10 per admission ticket per day. There still has not been a date given for when MaxPass will be available to park guests.

Ever since it opened in 1959, The Matterhorn Bobsleds have maintained its popularity and long wait times. The new Fastpass option should give Disneyland park guests some welcome relief.

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Enchanting Belle’s Golden Tree Necklace Replica

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April 26, 2017

One of my favorite parts of the Live Action Beauty and the Beast movie, was all the extra wardrobe details. I loved all of the jewelry pieces, as well as intricate designs in the clothing. Belle’s Golden Tree Necklace like this replica from DaniqueJewelry was truly one of my favorite pieces.

The organic tree pendant necklace that Emma Watson wears was breathtaking, and made to look like a living piece of jewelry. This replica would not only be an amazing piece for a DisneyBound or Cosplay of Belle, but could also be a beautiful piece of every day jewelry. You can get this pendant in Gold like Emma wears, or Silver if you wanted to have a twist. The designer also offers a variety of chain sizes from a 15 inch, to an extra long 22 inch, so you can style this necklace anyway you like.

Are you as enchanted by this handmade replica of Belle’s Golden Tree Necklace from the live action film as I am?

Hundreds of Haitian Disney Employees Could Lose Protective Status and Have to Leave U.S.

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April 26, 2017

Approximately 500 Haitian Walt Disney World employees could be losing their protective status after the latest Trump administration recommendation was released from the federal immigration agency. This temporary protection is currently extended to over 50,000 Haitians living in the United States.

In 2010, tens of thousands of Haitians were invited to apply for this temporary status when a massive earthquake struck Haiti. This invitation has been extended multiple times for different national crises including Hurricane Matthew, a cholera epidemic, and political turmoil.

Both Disney and union officials from Unite Here, which represents many of Disney’s workers, are asking for the extension of this protection for the Haitian people.

The Walt Disney Co. gave a statement saying that “given the current situation in Haiti we support efforts to extend the Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals. The more than 500 cast members who are currently part of this program have been and are an important part of our Walt Disney World workforce in Central Florida.”

The many supporters of the protective status extension are concerned for the well being of the 50,000 Haitians currently living in the United States and also for the families still living in Haiti who rely on the income coming from their family living here.

Photo Credit : NBC Miami

Source Credit : Orlando Sentinel

ESPN Announces More Layoffs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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April 26, 2017

Sports giant ESPN has announced the layoff of 100 employees today. The struggling sports network is owned by The Walt Disney Company and the Hearst Corporation. Over the last several years the network has lost more than 10 million subscribers, while the cost of broadcasting major sports has continued to rise. ESPN has made the decision to focus on their digital presence moving forward. This shift will cut jobs for the on air personalities at ESPN, many of which are well known.

ESPN President John Skipper released this statement, “Today, we are again focused on a strategic vision that will propel our vast array of networks and services forward …Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent—anchors, analysts, reporters, writers and those who handle play-by-play—necessary to meet those demands.”

What do you think of ESPN shifting their focus to a more digital presence?

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It’s Time Get Your Style on With the April TeePublic Site Wide Sale!

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April 26, 2017

Huzzah, it’s time for the April TeePublic Site Wide Sale! Perfect timing for stocking up on cute Disney Tees for the summer.

Now through Sunday April 30th, our friends at Tee Public are having their $14 T-Shirt Sale! The T-Shirts in the Chip and Co Store are also included in this sale, or you can pick up some of the incredible designs from other Disney Designers.

April TeePublic Site Wide Sale:

Wednesday, April 26th through Sunday, April 30th!

Deal Details:

T-Shirts – $14
Mens V-Neck – $18
Tanks – $18
Zip Up Hoodie – $38
Hoodies – $35
Crew necks – $30
BaseBall Tees – $17
LongSleeve Tees – $15
Scoop Neck – $21
Infant Onsie – $15
Kids Tees – $14
Prints and Canvas 25% Off

Just click here to check out all of the fun Disney or non Disney designs, or click here to check out some of our Disney Addict inspired designs.

New “Minnie Mouse Loves Dots” Collection Available at UNIQLO Disney Springs

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Danielle

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April 26, 2017

The Disney collection from UNIQLO at Disney Springs has been exciting guests since the store’s grand opening last year. With a new season upon us, they’ve released a new collection featuring the original Disney Fashion Icon herself, Minnie Mouse. The Minnie Mouse Loves Dots assortment is available now, and just too cute.

The well-known designer Olympia Le-Tan designed this exclusive collection in partnership with Disney. It was of course inspired by Minnie Mouse’s trademark dots, classic vintage dress motif, and an imagined fantasy-filled story of Minnie making her own handmade dress. There is an adorable and whimsical inspiration video available, that explores a fun world of stitches and buttons. You can check it out below.

This collection has styles and designs for women and girls. There’s a nice assortment of graphic tees, and accessories available, all at affordable prices, with some items even less than $10!! You can find the Minnie Mouse Loves Dots collection at the UNIQLO store in Disney Springs or their website!

If you’ve already treated yourself to something from the “Minnie Mouse Loves Dots” line, you can take a photo of your Disney x UNIQLO outfit and share it on Twitter or Instagram with #DisneySprings!

“Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” To Premiere At Shanghai Disneyland

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April 26, 2017

Disney announced today that Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” will have its World Premiere in Shanghai, China, at Shanghai Disney Resort on Thursday, May 11.

This marks the first time a Hollywood movie will premiere in Mainland China. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer is scheduled to attend the gala event.

The red-carpet event will take place in Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort. After the red carpet, the “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” screening will be held in Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown. Shanghai Disney Resort is also home to Shanghai Disneyland, featuring Treasure Cove, the first pirate-themed land at a Disney park, inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Premiere guests will enjoy a stunning presentation of the film in Dolby Vision laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive audio provided by Dolby and delivered through QSC speakers and amplifiers with Q-SYS control at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre.

Samsung is the title sponsor of the World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be released on May 26 in China, day and date with its release in the U.S.

2017 D23 Expo Hall Schedule

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Chip

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April 26, 2017

We are very excited to announce the full schedule of presentations for the 6,800-seat Hall D23. In addition to the already-announced Disney Legends and Alan Menken concert, once again Walt Disney Studios will do two presentations (Animation on Friday and Live Action on Saturday) and Parks and Resorts will present on Saturday afternoon.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2017, July 14–16.

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday morning, July 14. Later that same day, The Walt Disney Studios will give fans a sneak peek at all the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. On Saturday morning, The Walt Disney Studios will preview the coming slate of live-action films from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Then, on Saturday afternoon, fans will get a preview of what’s in store at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during a presentation hosted by Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek. Sunday afternoon, Disney Legend Alan Menken will take fans on a musical journey during an all-new concert.

These Expo favorites will take place in “Hall D23,” the 6,800-seat venue located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center.

The schedule of Hall D23 Events and Presentations are as follows (all events subject to change):

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14. The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Carrie Fisher, Clyde “Gerry” Geronimi, Manuel Gonzales, Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry Marshall, Julie Taymor, and Oprah Winfrey.

The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the- scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films in two jam-packed Hall D23 sessions. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, fans will discover what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm showcase the Studios’ exciting slate of live-action films. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!

On Saturday, July 15, at 3 p.m., step into the worlds of magic of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and what’s next for resorts around the globe.

To round out the weekend, Disney Legend Alan Menken will perform his exciting new one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken. The eight-time Oscar ® -winner introduced new generations to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, and A Bronx Tale, as well as the ABC television series Galavant. Menken will perform his own music and share entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career during the show, which will be performed Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.