The All New Once Upon a Time Castle Show Debuts Tonight

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November 4, 2016

Last night we said goodbye to the Celebrate the Magic Castle Show. It was a beloved lighting show that many Disney Addicts loved and adored. However, tonight we will welcome the newest gem to the Magic Kingdom, the Once Upon a Time Castle Show!

Join us as we say hello to the newest projection show on Cinderella’s Castle, the Once Upon a Time Projection Show. This new show will be replacing Celebrate the Magic and will feature many of our beloved characters from the previous show, as well as new Magical scenes and images. Be sure to join us at 8:45pm EST time tonight on Facebook, as we live video the newest display of lighting and pixie dust on Cinderella’s Castle.

Are you excited to see this brand new addition? Or are you going to miss Celebrate the Magic?

Universal Studio’s Resort Volcano Bay opening in summer 2017

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 4, 2016

krakatau-aqua-coaster-at-volcano-bay-lr — In early summer 2017, a first-of-its-kind water theme park will erupt at Universal Orlando Resort – Universal’s Volcano Bay. It will be an innovative experience filled with incredible thrills and perfected relaxation. Krakatau Aqua Coaster will be the star experience at Universal’s Volcano Bay – combining innovative ride technology with water theme park thrills to take families on an unforgettable adventure through the park’s massive icon – the 200-foot Krakatau volcano.

Universal Studios Resort will be opening it’s first of its kind water theme park in early summer 2017. The water park, Universal’s Volcano Bay will be filled with exciting thrills and tons of relations. Starting November 15^th you will be able to purchase tickets. You can get real time updates here

Volcano Bay will span 30 fully immersive acres and feature a variety of experiences that range from daring to serene. Dozens of unique attractions will offer something for everyone, including a multi-directional wave pool with sandy beaches, a peaceful winding river, twisting multi-rider raft rides, speeding body slides that drop from the top of the volcano into the waters below – and more. And the best part – guests won’t have to wait in long lines to enjoy any of it.

Today, Universal Orlando Resort reveals first-ever details about the park’s state-of-the-art Krakatau Aqua Coaster that will take guests on an exciting voyage unlike any other, and the all-new TapuTapu wearable technology that will redefine the way guests experience water parks.

Krakatau Aqua Coaster – Volcano Bay’s State-of-the-Art Marquee Attraction
Krakatau Aqua Coaster will be the star experience at Universal’s Volcano Bay – combining innovative ride technology with water theme park thrills to take families on an unforgettable adventure through the park’s massive icon – the 200-foot Krakatau volcano.

Guests will board specially-designed canoes and propel downwards – and upwards – through the volcano’s interior peaks and valleys. They’ll twist, turn and plummet along dark passageways, be launched through sparkling waterfalls and so much more.

Universal is using some of the incredible technology that makes its theme park attractions so compelling to create a first-of-its-kind aqua coaster in Florida. The attraction will use linear induction motor technology, which launches the canoe uphill before it immediately sends riders into a downhill plunge. This technology – combined with the immersive theming Universal is known for – will make Krakatau Aqua Coaster a unique water theme park attraction that’s fun for the entire family.

TapuTapu Wearable Will Redefine the Queue Experience – Less Time Waiting in Lines, More Time Having Fun
Universal’s Volcano Bay will debut a new technology, the TapuTapu wearable, designed to make the guest experience throughout the entire park as hassle-free and fun-filled as possible. As part of their admission, guests will receive a TapuTapu wearable upon arrival to the park that allows them to do the following with a simple tap:

Virtual Lines.
Guests will be able to virtually wait in line while they play in other areas of the park. The wearable will alert guests when it’s time for them to ride so they can head to the attraction.
Tap to Play.
Guests will discover various “tap-to-play” experiences throughout the park – all designed exclusively for Volcano Bay by Universal’s award-winning creative team. With just a tap of TapuTapu, guests can trigger special effects like controlling streams of water spurting from whales in Tot Tiki Reef, shooting water cannons at guests snaking down Kopiko Wai Winding River and illuminating images in the volcano’s hidden caves.

Even more details about TapuTapu and its unique guest features will be released soon. More details about Universal’s Volcano Bay will be revealed over time. For more information and to sign-up for updates, visit www.universalorlando.com/volcanobay.

Seaworld’s Christmas Celebration Brightens The Holidays With All-new Meet Rudolph Experience And Returning Classics

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Chip

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November 4, 2016

Brighten up this year’s holiday season during SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration, where guests experience the joys of Christmas complete with all-new festivities and returning favorites sure to inspire traditions for years to come. Holiday events take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays November 25 through December 11 and then run daily December 16 through 31.

During SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration guests of all ages can delight over scrumptious food, stunning live shows, joyful entertainment inspired by the natural world and much more.

All-New Holiday Festivities

Rudolph’s ChristmasTown – New this year is the Rudolph’s ChristmasTown where guests can meet Rudolph, Clarice, Bumble and Yukon Cornelius from the classic family Christmas television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Plus, guests can stroll past life-size story book vignettes showcasing the classic Rudolph story.

Santa’s Workshop presented by Coca-Cola – Meet Santa Claus in an all-new Christmas experience. Guests can make timeless memories to treasure as they embrace the joy of the holiday season at Santa’s Workshop, presented by Coca-Cola.

Returning Holiday Favorites

Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas – A returning classic, Sea Lion & Otter Stadium celebrates the season with a hilarious Christmas comedy show. Clyde and Seamore, along with a few mischievous otters, a comical elf, and even a jolly walrus, invite guests to their fun-filled holiday celebration.

Shamu Christmas Miracles – Shamu Stadium once again brightens the night with dazzling lights and glowing candles, while Christmas carols abound and Shamu splashes to celebrate the holiday season.

O Wondrous Night – Experience a live nativity only SeaWorld can bring to life, complete with more than 30 carols, life-sized puppets, and animals in a spectacular Christmas favorite based on The Christmas Story. Told through the eyes of the animals that were there, O Wondrous Night is a touching, light-hearted, and glorious celebration with a host of angels, animals, and the true glory of Christmas.

Sesame Street’s Elmo’s Christmas Wish – The holidays have arrived, and everybody’s Sesame Street^® friends have come to SeaWorld Orlando for a festive and fun musical celebration! Elmo’s Christmas Wish will soon become every child’s favorite show. Join Rosita, Grover, Zoe and Cookie Monster as they work together to help Elmo find his Christmas wish!

Winter Wonderland on Ice – Christmas comes to life on a stage of ice, jewels and light as skaters dazzle and delight in this show-stopping, ice skating extravaganza.

Sea of Trees – Families will stroll through a wintery, watery wonderland as they are immersed in a sea of glistening holiday trees that sparkle to music as they light up the water. New this year is a glistening Christmas tree towering 70-feet above the water.

The Christmas Market – Nestled along the park’s Bayside Pathway, The Christmas Market features festive entertainment and delicious culinary delights. Complete with playful elves, a charming model train village, and the comedic antics of the Christmas Council, the Market is the centerpiece of SeaWorld’s Christmas event. Guests can also relax near the warm glow of the fire pit a holiday cocktail while experiencing a wonderful view of the vibrant Sea of Trees.

Holiday Cuisine

For those looking for unique holiday cuisine, The Christmas Market is filled with fresh-popped kettle corn, waffle cone S’mores, grilled slider sandwiches, short-rib brisket mac & cheese and SeaWorld’s very own apple pie with a unique and delicious twist. Guests can also sip on flavorful hoppy craft brews and specialty flavored hot cocoa located near the stage at Bayside Pathway. Live music under the Gazebo completes the entire experience as guests enjoy the craft brew.

Guests can now indulge their senses with more than 60 delectable bites and craft brews served on tap with two all-new Tasting & Brew Sampler packages.

Guests can also enjoy a memorable holiday meal, along with a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Fireside Feast. Theexclusive dinner features an all-you-care-to-eat menu of holiday favorites and delicious desserts.

Ring In The New Year at SeaWorld Orlando

On December 31, guests can ring in the New Year at SeaWorld Orlando. Vibrant fireworks will fill the night sky and festive entertainment will take place throughout the park, including interactive DJ stations, craft beers and delectable bites.

Best Way To Enjoy Holiday Cheer

The best way to experience SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration and New Year’s with family and friends is with an Annual Pass. By purchasing a Pass now, guests can get three additional months free. Also available now is the brand new Transferrable Pass allowing Pass Members to bring a different guest each time they visit SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica Orlando dependent on the type of Transferable Pass purchased. Pass Members receive exclusive park benefits and rewards, priority access to new attractions and concert seating pre-sales, free tickets and give-a-ways, in-park discounts, access to the Pass Member lounge and much more.

To really sweeten the holidays, SeaWorld Pass Members can enjoy a delicious meal with each visit by purchasing an Annual Dining plan for just $79. The dining plan can be used at many of the park’s restaurants and includes one entrée, one dessert or side and one non-alcoholic beverage per day through December 31, 2017.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration voted in the Top 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Event by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in 2015.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.

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First Look of the Christmas Decorations at the Magic Kingdom

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November 4, 2016

Did you know that the Magic Kingdom transforms from being decorated for Halloween on October 31st, to being decked out in its Christmas deco on November 1st each year? The last Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party takes place the evening of Halloween. After the park closes, the Disney team gets to work and transforms the park into a Christmas Wonderland; literally overnight. Here is a first look of the Christmas decorations at the Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

During the day, the Magic Kingdom Christmas decorations are festive with their many shades of green, red, gold, and silver. The entrance of the Magic Kingdom features a giant Mickey Mouse Ears Christmas Ornament just below the train station. As you enter Main Street USA, you will notice the awesome wooden soldiers standing vigil. Set between the Chamber of Commerce and Guest Relations is the little garden area featuring the Countdown to Christmas. All along Main Street USA you will see wreaths and poinsettias adorning the light posts and green spaces.

As the sun goes down, the Magic Kingdom Christmas decorations come alive with light and color. From the twinkling lights surrounding the giant Mickey Mouse Ears Ornament, to the garland lights, tree lights, wreath lights, and castle lights the Magic Kingdom is all aglow. The evening hours are truly the best time to enjoy the holiday splendor that exists around the Magic Kingdom.

If you find the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom during the Christmas Holiday Season, be sure to make the time to visit during the day and during the evening hours. Take a walk around and look at all of the decorations that comprise the Christmas splendor within the Magic Kingdom. Merry Christmas!

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AMC Disney Springs 24 to Begin Offering Reserved Seating

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 4, 2016

For those who like to do a bit of movie-going at Walt Disney World, AMC has announced that as of Monday, November 7th, visitors will have the opportunity to pick their seats in advance when buying a ticket for any film at AMC Disney Springs 24.

Sets can be reserved in advance online, using AMC’s Mobile App, via the automated box office machines, or at the box office.

All tickets and seats will be labeled with corresponding seat assignments to aid visitors in finding their locations.

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Disney Inspired Christmas Candles are Full of Holiday Cheer

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Danielle

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November 3, 2016

I’m so excited by all the wonderful new Holiday treats and goodies that are now available! It’s like November 1st whisked in and all of my favorite things were stocked in Christmas trimmings. The new Disney Inspired Christmas Candles from MagicalScentsByAlisa are no exception.

I can’t think of a better Christmas celebration like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! The scents of hot cocoa and fresh candy cane waft through the air. This candle captures that experience in a beautifully decorated jar, complete with an image of a Mickey ornament. Another fabulous candle for the Holidays is also the Wilderness Lodge candle. It offers the fresh scent of Balsam and Pine with a hint of that wood burning fireplace, to give you that cozy winter feeling. Of course all of our other favorite Disney fragrances like Dole Whips, Churros, Buttered Popcorn, and my personal favorite Mickey’s Ice Cream are also still available to scent our home in yumminess. If traditional jar candles aren’t your style, you can also get any of these fabulous scents in melt form too!

Are you as excited as I am to fill your home with the fragrance of Disney Inspired Christmas Candles?

Entertainment Line-up Announced for Disneyand’s Festival of Holidays

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 3, 2016

Starting on November 10th, Disney California Adventure Park will play host to a range of seasonal entertainment celebrating culture and designed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Here’s a rundown of some of the amazing acts on offer as part of their Festival of the Holidays.

Princess Elena’s Magical Arrival Welcome the Crown Princess of Avalor who will be arriving in Disneyland just in time for the holidays with her singing and dancing cavalcade.
Holiday Toy Drummers – Get ready to march your way to a Merry Christmas with the Toy Drummers who will bring a smile to your face with precision drills heavy on holiday flair and childlike whimsy.
Disney ¡Via Navidad!- You won’t want to miss this delightful Street Party hosted by the Three Caballeros and featuring folklórico, samba dancers, live music and a Disney friend or two!
Mariachi Divias – Join these Grammy winners for a fun-filled sing-along.
RAISE – An a capella take on classic Christmas songs.
Blue 13 Dance Company – An amazing dance troupe that will blow you away with their traditional Indian dancing and a Bollywood block party!
Mostly Kosher- Watch as jazz, rock, Latin and hip-hop are fused together by this versatile Klezmer band.

Other highlights include Santa’s Holiday Visit located at the Redwood Challenge Trail where families will have the opportunity to meet Santa and World of Color – Season of Light combing classic Christmas songs with scenes from much-loved Disney movies in an evening performance destined to sweep you up in the magic of the Season. In addition to the acts listed above, Festival of Holidays will also feature holiday foods,drinks, meet and greets, crafts, kids activities, as well as an opportunity to celebrate a myriad of different holiday traditions including Three Kings Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas/Navidad.

The Festival of Holidays will run from November 10 through January 8, 2016. So stop by Disney California Adventure Park and get in the holiday spirit.

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Disney Cruise Line increases the pricing for Remy

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Chip

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November 3, 2016

After just raising the rates on Remy just a little while ago Disney Cruise Line just raised their rates again.

Here are the details:

Effective Nov. 4, 2016 on the Disney Dream and Nov. 5 on the Disney Fantasy, the price of Remy will increase from $85 per person to $95 per person for dinner, from $55 per person to $60 per person for brunch and from $50 per person to $55 per person for dessert offering.

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“How Far I’ll Go” Music Video for Moana Featuring Alessia Cara Debuts Today

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 3, 2016

“How Far I’ll Go” was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the end-credit version of the song is performed by Canadian singer/songwriter and Def Jam recording artist Alessia Cara.

“Moana” Soundtrack available November 18th

“Big Hero 6” Series Comes To Disney XD

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 3, 2016

Ever wonder what happened after the end of “Big Hero 6”? The team of scientific geniuses defeated the bad guy. But what’s next? How will 14-year-old tech genius Hiro handle starting school at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology? What kind of new, high-tech villains will the team have to face?

Good thing “Big Hero 6” is a new animated series coming to Disney XD in 2017, picking up immediately following the riveting events of the feature film. To help tell this new story, a whole cast of familiar voices have returned to reprise their roles from the movie: Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass; Jamie Chung as electromagnetics specialist Go Go; Scott Adsit as everyone’s favorite inflatable health assistant, Baymax; Alan Tudyk as tech guru Alistair Krei; Ryan Potter as robotics prodigy Hiro; Genesis Rodriguez as the bubbly chemist Honey Lemon; David Shaughnessy as the butler, Heathcliff; and Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee as out by newcomers Fred’s dad.

New to the cast is Khary Payton as laser specialist Wasabi and Brooks Wheelan as everyone’s favorite mascot by day—and also by night—Fred. Additional newcomers to the series include Jenifer Lewis as strict Professor Granville, Andrew Scott as mysterious new villain Obake, comedian Andy Richter as Globby, Diedrich Bader as Bluff Dunder, Susan Sullivan as Fred’s mother, Sean Giambrone as Richardson Mole, John Ross Bowie as Mel, and Haley Tju as classmate Karmi.

Returning to the super hero storytelling arena are executive producers and Emmy® Award winners Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, and Nick Filippi, originally known for their global hit Disney Channel Series “Kim Possible”, another story about tech-powered super-teens saving the day. Filippi is also the supervising director of the series.

If you’re as excited as I am, be ready to tune into Disney XD in 2017 to catch the new series “Big Hero 6”

Race through New York soon to open at Universal Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 3, 2016

Have you heard about the new exciting ride Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon well starting in the spring of 2017 you will be able to ride the brand new attraction! You will be immersed in the world of America’s No. 1 late-night talk show “The Tonight Show” where you will enjoy some comedy of Jimmy Fallon before entering an action packed race vs Jimmy Fallon through New York City. Today, Universal Orlando Resort reveals new details about the ride.

The attraction will also feature cameos by familiar faces like Sara from “Ew,” Jimmy in “Tight Pants,” “Tonight Show” announcer Steve Higgins, and Grammy award-winning band, The Roots, who are also the musical masterminds behind the original attraction score.

Here are some additional, never-before-revealed details:

HANG OUT IN STUDIO 6B

Guests can enjoy a special live performance from the Ragtime Gals barbershop quartet in the Studio 6B Club. Plus, guests will have the chance to meet and interact with The Tonight Show’s beloved mascot, Hashtag the Panda.
Studio 6B Club will also give guests the opportunity to play host at their own Interactive Desk where they can send Jimmy Fallon’s famous Thank You Notes to their friends and family, prep for their race with a ‘Jimmy Drive’ retro-style video game, and watch their favorite show clips.

GET READY FOR A CRAZY RIDE

Guests will board the world’s first-ever flying theater, which seats up to 72 audience members, for their thrilling race against Jimmy Fallon.
The race will take guests through the streets of New York City and all the way to the moon and back. They’ll encounter iconic landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building to everything in between.

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE TONIGHT SHOW

As they step foot into the renowned NBC Studios, guests will get an up-close look at significant moments in the 62-year history of one of television’s most popular franchises, “The Tonight Show.”
In The Tonight Show lobby, guests get VIP access to NBC Studios. They’ll get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see real props and set pieces from one of the longest-running shows in television history – everything from actual suits of past and present hosts to NBC video cameras used to record the show to cue cards used in past episodes.

More information should be available soon!

POP Up the Fun with the Tsum Tsum Bubble Fever Card Game

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Danielle

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November 3, 2016

I love family game nights with card and board games. I also love when I find card games that have different playing styles, and are unique! So of course the Tsum Tsum Bubble Fever Card Game totally had me squeaking with excitement. I mean, card game + Tsum Tsum themed, how can it get any better?

First, the game comes in this ADORABLE tin, versus a cardboard box that will get destroyed. It’s a fast-paced race to stack matching Tsum Tsums! Pop the piles with bubble cards to score higher points, and race against your friends and family to win! It’s cute and lighthearted so hopefully I don’t play it as fiercely as I do the Monopoly Deal card game… at least that’s what my family probably hopes. The cards are vibrantly colored with all of our favorite Tsum Tsum friends! This would be a great game for family game nights, or road trips and traveling!

So get ready to stack stack all the cards with the Tsum Tsum Bubble Fever Card Game! Available on Amazon with free Prime shipping for under $10.00!