Epcot’s EGGstravaganza Takes You On A Easter Egg Hunt Around The World

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March 26, 2017

Spring Egg Hunting brings back fond childhood memories for many of us. Even if you do not celebrate Easter, an egg hunt is so much fun to do as a family. Epcot’s EGGstravaganza will take you on a spectacular Disney-style egg hunt around the World Showcase.

Maps can be purchased from Pin Traders in Epcot’s Future World, or at the Disney Traders shop, in the Port of Entry area for Epcot’s World Showcase. The cost for the map is $5.99 plus tax. The object of the hunt is to visit each country around the World Showcase in search of a giant Disney Character Egg, placed strategically, somewhere within that country. Some eggs are indoors and some are outdoors. We can assure you that it was a bit challenging in a few of the countries this year! We were also told that it is possible for the eggs to “move” from one week to the next. Once you have identified the hidden egg for that country, place the appropriate sticker in the designated space on your map for that country.

Once you have identified all of the hidden eggs, bring your completed map to the Redemption Location, inside Disney Traders, to claim your prize. You can choose from a variety of Character Eggs. One egg choice for each completed map.

Are you ready for an Egg Hunt around the World? We cannot think of a better place for an egg hunt than the Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot’s EGGstravaganza is a great way to explore the World Showcase and learn something about other countries while enjoying some quality time with family and friends.

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Beautiful Disney Birthstone Necklace with Personalized Name

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March 25, 2017

I absolutely love the Disney Name necklaces from deannewatsonjewelry. Recently I noticed that she offers them as a Disney Birthstone Necklace too! They’re just like the original, but even cooler!

This gorgeous personalized Disney necklace, is like the original we fell in love with, but with some delightful extra touches. You can still customize a name up to 8 letters in the infamous Disney style writing. The necklace will also have a Mickey head icon at the end, with a dangling gem in your choice of birthstone color! You can get the necklace with a chain length from 12 to 20 inches, so you it will fit anyone from a princess to a queen! It’s also available in silver or gold colored metal. If you love the name necklace with the Mickey icon, but want it with out the birthstone, that is available with the Disney Mickey Name Necklace as well! All of these necklaces are beautiful handmade pieces, that are just exquisite! Be sure to check out some of their other gorgeous handmade baubles!

Which birthstone would you get in your personalizedd Disney Birthstone Name Necklace?

Enchanting Review – the Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Last week I headed over to the parks to partake more in California Adventures Food & Wine festival, but also to give the Red Rose Taverne a shot. I do love it when new things pop up in Disneyland, and I always have to try!

First things, yes the rumors are true, the line is crazy-town long. I popped over around 2:30 or 3pm hoping to have missed the lunch crowd, but alas that wasn’t the case. It was a Sunday, so maybe that had something to do with it. They were also very much out of the rose cups, but I didn’t expect there to be any at that time of day. To be honest, I didn’t see anyone in the parks with one either – so maybe they started the day without them.

The branding of the Red Rose Taverne is spot on, but I am not surprised, it’s Disney! They don’t do anything halfway. It’s mildly reminiscent of the Village Haus (which it was before), but all the décor is “Beauty and the Beast” – from the stained glass door (which I wasn’t able to see because the line had it propped open), to the art on the walls.

To the menu! I am one of those people who usually has to ask for an alternative menu, because I’m a vegetarian. But even before I set foot in the restaurant I checked out the menu online and was completely overjoyed that there was a good vegetarian option. Not just a typical “veggie patty” but actually vegetables. It’s the Enchanted Cauli-Flower Sandwich. A thick cut of cauliflower, battered green beans, lettuce and tomato – let me tell you it’s a mouth full. I highly recommend it, for any of you non-meat eaters out there. (Sorry I didn’t get pics of the food… We ate it).

The complete opposite of any vegetarian choice is Beast’s Burger. It’s a good-sized patty, with slow cooked meat atop that – then the caramelized onions, cheese and lettuce. I got full just looking at it. My boyfriend seemed to enjoy it, as it was gone before too long!

After the meal, there is an exit right into a Beauty and the Beast gift shop. Which is anymore, usual Disney style. It’s not very big, but it’s a nice place if you’re looking for anything B&tB specific.

The Red Rose Taverne is a pop-up, and as much as I enjoyed The Village Haus, I kinda hope this one sticks around for a while. I like the new options and am hoping to try the salads and the flatbreads. Since this location is the only eatery in Fantasyland, maybe they could find a place to fit Red Rose along with Village Haus – we could also use more breakfast places in Disneyland (hint hint!).

End result – go try Red Rose Taverne! For a grab and go, counter service restaurant it’s worth the visit!! Have you tried The Red Rose Taverne? What did you think?

Bonus pic!! While in California Adventure we spotted these rose cake pops at Trolley Treats. I thought this would be a good place to share them with you!

Another Restaurant to Undergo Major Refurbishment at Disney Springs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Paddlefish, formerly Fulton’s Crab House, just reopened from a major refurbishment and now it’s Portobello’s turn. News coming out of Walt Disney World is that Portobello will be closing after dinner service on April 23rd, 2017 and will not reopen until Fall 2017.

When the updated restaurant reopens, it will feature an authentic Italian concept, including a family-style menu along with craft beers and wines. The new menu will be developed by James Beard Award-winner Chef, Tony Mantuano. Mantuano currently owns several dining establishments in Chicago, Illinois.

Portobello and Paddlefish are both owned by Levy Restaurants and are side-by-side in The Landing at Disney Springs.

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“You’re Welcome” Music Video Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda And Jordan Fisher

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Oscar®-nominated, Tony®-, Emmy®- and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hollywood Records artist Jordan Fisher are featured in the music video for “You’re Welcome.” Shot on location in New York City and London, the clip was directed by Declan Whitebloom (James Blunt, Taylor Swift, Leona Lewis, One Direction). The video debuted on VEVO today.

Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Dwayne Johnson in the film, “You’re Welcome” showcases the colorful personality of the demigod Maui. Hollywood Records artist Jordan Fisher teamed up with Miranda for the end-credit version of the track. After a breakout performance in the Emmy Award-winning production of Grease: Live, Jordan Fisher released his debut single last year, “All About Us,” which soared to the top of the Billboard Pop charts. Fisher, who opened for Alicia Keys at last year’s Apple Music Festival, just wrapped his run in the Broadway cast of “Hamilton.” Fisher is set to release his full-length album later this year.

Sixteen weeks after its release, the “Moana” soundtrack has spent 12 weeks in the Billboard 200’s Top 10, and has been certified gold by the R.I.A.A. The soundtrack is No. 5 this week on the Billboard 200 chart. Additionally, “Moana” videos have exceeded 500 million views worldwide.

Last week, Disney’s “Moana” crossed the $600 million mark at the global box office. “Moana” was nominated for two Oscars and two Golden Globes, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“How Far I’ll Go”).

The in-home release of “Moana” is currently available for purchase on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD/3D. The release is packaged with fun-filled extras showcasing an all-new mini-movie, the charismatic cast, famed filmmakers, dynamic musical team, the beautiful people and cultures of the Pacific Islands, a deleted song, deleted scenes, and more!

Autopia at Disneyland officially gets New Look and Story

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

We had mentioned last year that Autopia at Disneyland was going to be getting a new look during its most recent lengthy refurbishment. The refurbishment was due in part to the classic Disneyland attraction getting a new sponsor, the auto giant Honda. The cars have been repainted in Honda colors and also have a new storyline as well.

The attraction now features Honda’s ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) humanoid robot and its new robotic friend, Bird – the first character created especially for this attraction – as they embark on the ultimate road trip. These new scenes feature ASIMO and Bird as they plan their trip, load up their Honda vehicle and experience adventures that take them from a campground to the sky beyond.

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“Moana” As Told By Lego!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Today Disney unveiled the first episode of its newest digital series, “As Told By Lego” a spinoff of the popular “As Told By Emoji”

Made in collaboration with LEGO, the stop-motion animation video goes inside the mind of a young girl at the helm of her own make-believe adventure with Moana and Maui, in which they navigate a “blue jean” ocean and fight off a tribe of familiar coconut pirates called the Kakamora.

Kicking off with an adorable retelling of Moana and her spirit of adventure, the series will continue with innovative retelling of some of Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm’s stories.

The series encourages imagination by helping kids create worlds and bring to life their own stories. I’m always excited about new series introduced by Disney, what do you think of this entertaining collaboration?

Is Apple Considering Buying Disney?

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Apple currently has the largest cash reserve of any private company in history- over $200 billion. This cash pile is the topic of investors, bloggers, and traders everywhere.

The question is: What does Apple plan on doing with that money?

The answer to that question may be to purchase Disney, according to RBC analyst, Steven Cahall.

“Bulls think it portends well for a swan song exit via a sale to a giant like AAPL,” Cahall wrote in a note sent out to clients on Friday.

After all, we are living in a world where “content is king.” Currently, there is a battle raging among content providers for your eyeballs. Content providers, want you hooked and ready to consume more of your favorite content and all of the other licensed products that go along with it.

When analysts and investors think of content, Disney is the first name that comes to mind.

Disney’s “Frozen” is the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

Additionally, five of the 10 highest grossing films of 2016 were Disney movies: “Captain America: Civil War” was the highest grossing film of 2016 with 1.153 billion in revenue, also included were, “Finding Dory“, “Zootopia“, “The Jungle Book”, and “Star Wars: Rogue One.”

RBC is not the only one speculating an Apple takeout of Disney is a possibility.

In her fourth-quarter investor letter for 2016, Samantha Greenberg, founder of hedge fund Margate Capital, raised the same possibility, describing the company as a “logical acquisition target” for Apple:

Apple has talked about the benefit Apple sees when it owns exclusive content, and owning Disney would reduce Apple’s exposure to product cycles, expanding AAPL’s valuation multiple…It would also be an accretive use of Apple’s cash and even more so if Apple’s $200Bn of offshore cash can be repatriated favorably.

Additionally, in November 2016, Liberty Media Chairman John Malone predicted that if Disney were to spin-off ESPN, Apple could buy it.

“Fundamentally, Tim Cook is a global player, and fundamentally, ESPN is a domestic service,” Malone said, that Apple and Disney would be a better fit without ESPN because then they would both be global players without domestic ESPN holding them back.

This a story that won’t be dying down anytime soon.

Disney is up 7.75% so far this year.

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D23 Hosts Behind the Scenes Tour of Pandora -The World of Avatar with Joe Rohde

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

D23 is offering members a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Pandora – The World of Avatar. On Friday, May 19, D23 members can be among the first to explore Pandora – The World of Avatar not only before it opens to the public, but with Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering! In addition to a guided walk-through of the exotic new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park with Joe, attendees will enjoy lunch at Tiffins with Mr. Rohde and fellow D23 Members.

Guests will travel to Pandora – The World of Avatar with Joe to explore the Valley of Mo’ara, a verdant terrain sprawling beneath mountains that appear to float in the sky. Throughout the guided tour, guests will learn how the thriving Pandoran landscape conveys intrinsic park messages of the value of nature, transformation through adventure, conservation and stewardship.

The tour begins at 11:00 a.m. and will last approximately three hours. Check-in will begin at 10:45am in front of Tiffins restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

This experience is available to Gold and Gold Family Members . The cost is $250 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. EDT). Please check here, the official D23 website, for the ticketing link.

NOTE

D23 Gold and Gold Family Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest.
Due to the nature of this experience, all attendees must be at least 21 years of age or older to partake in this D23 event.
This event does not include admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will need to have or purchase admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to attend. If planning to use a Walt Disney World Annual Passport to attend, each guest should check blockout dates to verify that the pass is valid for admission on Friday, May 19.
A very limited number of tickets are available. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. Tickets may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed Members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event.
All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at Walt Disney World Resort during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize The Walt Disney Company, its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “Producer”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of Producer.

*Event is subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. As this is an early exploration of Pandora – The World of Avatar, please note that access to some areas of the Valley of Mo’ara on Pandora may be limited during your visit.

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New Disneyland Paris Campaign Spotlights “Beauty and the Beast”

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 25, 2017

Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year and guests have plenty to be excited about. Disney’s live action film “Beauty and the Beast” is enchanting fans all around the globe. Here is a look at a special campaign launched throughout Europe by Disneyland Paris to let people know about all the magical things to come this year, with a beautiful nod to the new hit Disney live action film “Beauty and the Beast.”

Beginning on March 26, 2017, Disneyland Paris, Europe’s number one tourist destination, will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary. And there is excitement in the air, with brand new attractions, a reimagined and star-studded parade, spectacular new shows, and lots more surprises.

We will be keeping you up to date and sharing all the magic as Disneyland Paris Celebrations continue!

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D23 Magical Screening Series: Pirates of the Caribbean Event at The Walt Disney Studios on May 13

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 24, 2017

D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to celebrate Pirates of the Caribbean on Saturday, May 13th as part of D23’s Magical Screening Series. The swashbuckling afternoon will be held at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California beginning at 2pm PT. Members will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Sunken Treasure attraction at Shanghai Disneyland. Next will be an inside look at the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales followed by a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in the historic Studio Theatre.

First, set sail for an adventure through the making of Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure! Join Luc Mayrand, creative executive for Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating creation of this groundbreaking, award-winning attraction at Shanghai Disneyland that features Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones.

Members will then embark on an inside look at the upcoming, all-new Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with an honorary guest working on the film. The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack.

Then, sit back and enjoy the adventures of Captain Jack, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) that began in theaters almost 15 years ago during a screening Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl inside the historic Studio Theatre!

This one-of-a-kind event will also include an exclusive gift created just for you, as well as time to shop at the Disney Studio Store.

Tickets cost $30 per person (plus $5 processing fee) and go on sale Thursday, March 30 at 10am PT. D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest. D23 Gold Family Members may reserve tickets for themselves and up to three (3) guests. All attendees must be at least 10 years of age to partake in this D23 Magical Screening Series installment. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID and D23 membership card to the event on May 13th.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will be released in theaters on May 26, 2017. More information about the D23 Magical Screening Series – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and ticket purchases can be found here.

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Disney VoluntEARS New Disney-Sponsored KaBoom! Playground Officially Open

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 24, 2017

Once again Disney has created magic! The Disney VoluntEARS joined forces with the Central Florida residential community of Golden Oaks in Winter Park, Florida to create the 75th nationwide KaBOOM! playground. For those of you that don’t know much about Disney VoluntEARS, this group is comprised of Resort Cast Members and their families. They contribute their own personal time to make an impact on the community all the while keeping the vision and ideals of the Walt Disney Company. They work on meaningful projects around the globe and most recently, right here in Central Florida.

The latest KaBOOM! playground in Winter Park has everything a magical playground should including swings, new slides and even rock walls! Much like how the Disney Imagineers of the Walt Disney World Resort bring their vision to life in the parks, the Disney VoluntEARS brought their vision to life transforming an empty lot into a beautiful playground. This new place for families to gather gives hundreds of local children a safe place to play. The idea is to create a fun and save environment to cultivate healthy lifestyles right where Disney Cast Members live, work…and now play!

Through the collaboration with Central Florida, Disney has now funded 11 KaBOOM! Playgrounds in the area. But it doesn’t stop there. Disney strives to work with communities around the world. One of Walt Disney‘s most famous quotes reads, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” I personally love that this doesn’t just apply to his theme parks, but to anything Disney can collaborate with to make then entire world just a little more magical! It is definitely something to celebrate!

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