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

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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!

A First Look at Wine Bar George Coming to Disney Springs In Fall 2017

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November 3, 2016

Here at Chip and Co we are delighted to share details with you about the hotly anticipated Wine Bar George slated to open at Disney Springs next Fall. This 210 seat wine bar is sure to wow guests with a wine list of over 100 varietals of different vintages and price points.

Heading up this exciting new venture is Master Sommelier George Miliotes who was a part of the opening team that brought California Grill to life back in back in 1995. He is one of only 230 Master Sommeliers in the World.

The Wine Bar will also offer a food menu with small plates designed to perfectly compliment the wines on offer.

Watch this space for further details on what is sure to be a Disney Springs hotspot.

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Doctor Strange Meet and Greet To Begin at Hollywood Studios on Nov 4th.

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November 3, 2016

Those heading to Hollywood Studios in the weeks ahead will want to be on the lookout for Doctor Strange who will begin greeting guests and posing for pictures starting on November 4, 2016.

It is being reported the character will be appearing at the end of Pixar Place where Streets of America has been closed to make way for the upcoming expansion and refurbishment.

However, due to contractual obligations with Marvel and Universal, Disney will not be publicly advertising the event. So guests hoping to catch a glimpse of the superhero will need to check the area to see if he crops up.

As of going to print there has be no word on how long this character meet-up will be available to park guests. Watch this space for updates.

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Disney Launches Share The Joy Campaign

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November 3, 2016

The Walt Disney Company launched its annual “Share the Joy” campaign today to inspire kids and families to volunteer and spread goodwill this holiday season to those who need it most. Through “Share the Joy” events and themed programming across the Disney|ABC Television Group, families in the U.S. will be encouraged to give with food and gift contributions, or volunteering in collaboration with Feeding America®, generationOn and Toys for Tots.

This year, as part of Disney’s “Share the Joy” campaign, Disney|ABC Television Group will encourage its audiences across multiple platforms to “Share the Joy” through themed programming on ABC’s “The Chew,” which will kick off the campaign on today’s show, “General Hospital,” Freeform’s “Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?” and multiple Disney Channel series including “Girl Meets World,” “Bizaardvark,” “Liv and Maddie: Cali Style” and “BUNK’D.” Additionally, two series of inspiring public service announcements (PSAs) will motivate families to get involved with Feeding America and Toys for Tots this holiday season. The PSAs will be presented across multiple platforms including ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD through December. Also, ABC owned television stations in local markets will host volunteer events at food banks and toy drives throughout their communities and they will feature news segments highlighting the importance of giving back and volunteerism.

As part of “Share the Joy,” Disney will support Family Volunteer Day to demonstrate and celebrate the power of families who volunteer together. Taking place this year on November 19, Family Volunteer Day powered by generationOn – the youth division of Points of Light – encourages children to be change MAKERS in their communities and the world as they learn valuable life lessons about kindness, caring and compassion.

Families can visit Disney.com/BeInspired to get involved and help “Share the Joy” this holiday. Click on any of these link for more information Feeding America, Generation On and Toys for Tots.

“A Frozen Holiday Wish” Castle Lighting and Stage Show has Begun!

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November 3, 2016

Disney’s Holiday season has officially begun, with the start of the Castle lighting and stage show “A Frozen Holiday Wish“. November 2nd was the first performance of this spectacular display of the year. The show will continue throughout the Holidays at Magic Kingdom.

On the first Castle Lighting of the year, many fans watched along side us live on Facebook as Elsa lit up the night with frozen delights. Guests of the Magic Kingdom can watch this Special Holiday stage show featuring: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf. On nights with no Christmas party there will be a single viewing at 7:00 pm. On Party nights there will be two shows, one at 6:30 pm, and one at 8:15 pm.

If you haven’t watched it yet, be sure to check out our live video of the first castle lighting of the season

Disney Announces Three New Holiday Specials performed at Disney World and Disneyland

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November 3, 2016

Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The shows will be presented on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms, including ABC Television Network, Disney Channel, the ABC and Disney Channel apps and VOD, among other branded digital platforms. The holiday specials will include performances by some of the world’s most popular recording artists, celebrity hosts, Disney character appearances and heartwarming wish-come-true moments for three lucky families from across the country.

Julianne Hough (“Grease: Live”) and Derek Hough (“Hairspray Live”) are set to host two specials on ABC – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” on Thanksgiving night, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), and “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” on Christmas morning, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST; airtimes vary, check local listings). Julianne, who will also act as executive producer on the Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, and Derek are longtime “Dancing With the Stars” fan favorites with multiple Emmy Awards and mirror ball trophies between them.

Stars of “Descendants 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the global smash hit “Descendants,” will host and perform holiday songs in “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” on Disney Channel on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST). Hollywood Records recording artists Forever In Your Mind and Sofia Carson will also perform holiday songs.

Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks join the festivities, performing on all three holiday specials. The multi Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artists will light up the night singing duets from their newly released album, “Christmas Together” (Pearl Records, Inc.), plus solo performances, all from the steps of the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.

Multi Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson will also perform on all three holiday specials. From iconic locations across the Walt Disney World Resort, the talented singer, songwriter and author will perform songs from her 2013 Christmas record, “Wrapped in Red,” in addition to one of her most popular hit songs.

On each of the specials, ABC and Disney Channel stars will also grant wishes to families throughout the Disney theme parks, part of Disney’s “Share the Joy” campaign, inspiring families to spread goodwill this holiday season by giving back and volunteering to help others.

“Disney Channel Holiday Hits,” an album featuring holiday songs performed during “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” will be released from Walt Disney Records on Friday, November 18. The album features four songs: “Jolly to the Core,” a holiday rendition of “Rotten to the Core” from “Descendants” (performed by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart); “Silent Night” (performed by Sofia Carson); “This Christmas” (performed by China Anne McClain) and “Celebrate,” an original song from Forever In Your Mind.

The multi-platform programming schedule is:

THANKSGIVING – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” premieres on the ABC Television Network (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST) and on the ABC app. Join Emmy Award-winners Julianne and Derek Hough as they host the magical two-hour special from the Walt Disney World Resort. They join “Descendants 2” star Sofia Carson to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing extraordinary music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments.

Musical performances include:

Solo and duet performances by Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks from their newly released album, “Christmas Together.”
Kelly Clarkson performing “Underneath the Tree” and “Stronger.”

Additional performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

“Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” premieres on Disney Channel (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) and on the Disney Channel app and Disney Channel VOD, beginning at 12:01 a.m. PST. The special will be available on-demand and will be featured in encore presentations on Disney Channel through Tuesday, December 20.

Musical performances include:

“Jolly to the Core,” performed by Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart.
“Descendants 2” star China Anne McClain performing “This Christmas.”
“Silent Night,” performed by Hollywood Records and Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson.
Forever In Your Mind performing “Celebrate.”
Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform a holiday duet from their newly released album, “Christmas Together.”
Kelly Clarkson will also be performing a song.

ABC stars and Disney Channel stars Jenna Ortega and Isaak Presley, of “Stuck in the Middle,” and “Bizaardvark” stars Olivia Rodrigo and Madison Hu will join Carson and Boyce in surprising families from around the country, who are dedicated to various philanthropic efforts, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

CHRISTMAS – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

“The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” will air on the ABC Television Network (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST; airtimes vary, check listings) and on the ABC and Disney Channel apps. This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the holiday season, as hosts Julianne and Derek Hough take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street and beyond. The Christmas Day celebration will be bigger and brighter than ever before, bringing together the beloved Christmas day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heart-warming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Musical performances include:

Solo and duet performances by Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks from their newly released album, “Christmas Together.”
Kelly Clarkson performing “Underneath the Tree.”
Sofia Carson performs “Silent Night,” featuring an alternate musical arrangement from her performance on Disney Channel, and also hosts from backstage.
“The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire)” performed by Jordan Fisher, who will also make his Broadway debut in “Hamilton” on November 22.

Additional performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Celebrates Construction Milestone as The Lighthouse Shines for the First Time

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November 3, 2016

The beacon of LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s second on-site accommodations has arrived. When LEGOLAND Beach Retreat opens in mid-2017, The Lighthouse will tower more than 45 feet over the first-of-its-kind vacation resort, a centrally located icon that will be home to a restaurant, pool bar and a giant sandcastle-themed LEGO® building area for kids.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort recently celebrated a key construction milestone by lighting the rotating, energy-efficient LED light inside the red-and-white striped tower for the first time on a recent evening.

Meanwhile, new details about LEGOLAND Beach Retreat were revealed today, including restaurant names and guest amenities. Sandy’s Castle Restaurant will feature a bountiful menu of creative cuisine designed to please the palates of kids and grownups alike. A delicious breakfast is included with each night’s stay at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat; lunch and dinner will be available without reservations.

At Brick’s Beach Bar, guests can choose from a menu of made-to-order food, drinks and creative cocktails served both poolside and indoors. Nearby, savvy shoppers will find the perfect souvenir at a large retail shop stocked with LEGO building sets, apparel, toys, swimwear, snacks and sundries.

Beyond The Lighthouse, construction continues on schedule for the site’s eagerly awaited debut next year. Concrete has been poured at what will be the largest themed resort pool on property, the highlight of an outdoor oasis that will include a large sandy play area. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of poolside activities that are expected to include sandcastle building, beanbag toss and much more.

Unlike the five-story LEGOLAND Hotel, LEGOLAND Beach Retreat features a village-style layout with 83 beach-themed bungalows offering 166 separate rooms, each with whimsical LEGO décor inside and out. The brightly colored bungalows are grouped into 13 sections, each named after a popular LEGO Minifigure including Shark Suit Guy, Ocean King and Sea Captain. Each centers around an outdoor play area with fun and challenging elements, all within view of the bungalows’ shaded patios, where parents can put their feet up, kick back and relax while kids play.

Conveniently located adjacent to the popular theme park, LEGOLAND Beach Retreat combines the fun of surf and sand with the creativity of LEGO building sets, and will offer picturesque views of Lake Dexter from nearly every sun-kissed corner. All guests enjoy early access to the theme park, with exclusive use of some of the most popular attractions.

Reservations currently are available for stays from June 1 through Nov. 30, 2017. To make a reservation at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat, visit www.LEGOLAND.com/florida. Room rates start at $135 and vary by season, date and availability. Packages including theme park tickets are also available. Grand opening festivities and additional amenities will be announced at a later date.

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Paddlefish Restaurant Holding Job Fair

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November 3, 2016

Fulton’s in Disney Springs has long been gone, and when the new location re-opens it will be called Paddlefish. Paddlefish is set to open in Fall 2016, but that time frame is not certain yet. When they do, they are looking to hire approximately 350 positions, including, but not limited to: line cooks, dishwashers, prep cooks, servers, bartenders, hosts, and service runners.

A job fair will be held on three dates in the upstairs dining room at Wolfgang Punk on the Westside.

Tuesday, November 8

Monday, November 14

Tuesday, November 15

The job fair runs from 8AM to 3:30PM.

Good luck!

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“A Wrinkle In Time” Has Started Production

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November 2, 2016

“Wrinkle In Time” production kicks off tomorrow in Los Angeles starring Oprah Winfrey as Mrs. Which, Reese Witherspoon as Mrs. Whatsit, Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who, Chris as Mr. Murry, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Mrs. Murry, Zach Galifianakis as The Happy Medium, André Holland as Principal Jenkins, Levi Miller as Calvin, Deric McCabe as Charles Wallace, and introducing Storm Reid as the iconic literary character Meg Murry. Bellamy Young, Rowan Blanchard and Will McCormack round out the highly acclaimed cast.

“Since Day One, this experience has shimmered with the promise and possibility, the passion and power that only great stories offer,” said Ava DuVernay (Director). “And Madeline L’Engle’s book is a great story indeed. A cool, quirky tale of an imperfect girl on an otherworldly expedition that has been praised and banned, dissected and celebrated the world over for more than 50 years. On behalf of all the filmmakers, artists and craftspeople in our ‘Wrinkle in Time’ family, we are genuinely thrilled by and truly grateful for the opportunity to make this film together.”

First published in 1962, L’Engle’s novel has sold more than 23 million copies worldwide, receiving a recent surge following Chelsea Clinton’s mention during the Democratic National Convention. Winner of the Newbery Prize in 1963, “A Wrinkle in Time” has been translated into 35 languages.

“A Wrinkle in Time” builds on Disney’s strong track record of re-imagining classic stories for a contemporary audience, with recent examples including “The Jungle Book,” “Maleficent” and the upcoming “Beauty and the Beast.”

Directed by DuVernay, the film is produced by Jim Whitaker (“Pete’s Dragon”) and Catherine Hand from a script written by Jennifer Lee (“Frozen”). Principal photography will take place primarily in California with two weeks of production in New Zealand.

Ava DuVernay’s creative team also includes director of photography Tobias A. Schliessler (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Mr. Holmes”), production designer Naomi Shohan (“Training Day,” “American Beauty,”), costume designer Paco Delgado (“The Danish Girl,” “Les Miserables”) and visual effects supervisor Rich McBride (“The Revenant,” “Gravity”).

“Finding Dory’s” Octopus Hank’s Fun Facts

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November 2, 2016

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Ever want to know more about details and weird facts about the work that went in to creating Finding Dory’s favorite Octopus, Hank? Well, here’s some great new Fun Facts and a bonus clip about we thought you’d enjoy!

HANKS FUN FACTS

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN – When designers were working on Hank, the cantankerous octopus in “Finding Dory,” they created tapered tentacles for the cephalopod. The tentacles were modeled separately from the body, but when they tried to attach them, only seven would fit. Filmmakers later decided that it made sense that Hank would have an affliction, so they worked it into the script.

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suckers are found on Hank: 50 suckers on each of his seven arms.

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rigging prims were created just for Hank’s simulation (the average character requires around 20).

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weeks were required of the team of technical directors who were responsible for building and articulating Hank.

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weeks were spent shading Hank to give him extra texture and color, as well as making it possible for him to camouflage himself. (An average character takes less than eight weeks.)

Share your Holiday Cheer with Christmas Mickey Mouse Ears

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Danielle

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November 2, 2016

It’s a new Disney season, so that means it’s time for new Mickey Ears! Of course with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starting, I’m crushing on Christmas Mickey Mouse Ears from MouseBands!

These new ears are just in time for the Christmas season, and come with beautiful fabrics and sparkly bows! MouseBands uses really lightweight materials, and very comfy headbands, so they’ve become some of my favorites. There’s many gorgeous fabrics that are completly full of Christmas and winter cheer! Check out the new Holiday collection, and some of my classic favorites below.

Mickey and the Gang Christmas
Santa and Snowmen
Gingerbread Mickey
Winter Snow
Christmas Trees
Mickey Ice Cream Bars (One of my faves!)
The Little Mermaid
Cinderella
Pink Princesses
Beauty and the Beast
Toy Story
Paisleys
Tsum Tsums
Cup Cakes
Jasmine

Will you be wearing Holiday Mickey ears this Christmas Season?

Exclusive Gingerbread House Workshop for D23 Members at Disneyland Resort

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November 2, 2016

Tis the Season for amazing Christmas-themed events if you’re a D23 member in the California area. We announced yesterday that members have been invited to attend the tree lighting at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California on December 4th . Today D23 also released the news that Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen will be hosting a special Gingerbread House Workshop at its Downtown Disney location exclusively for D23 members on December 11th!

The gingerbread house crash-course is open exclusively to D23 Gold and Family Members. Two workshops will be offered on the 4th. The first will be held between 11.am – 1pm and the second from 2:30-4:30pm. The two hour workshop, hosted by Executive Chef Darrin Finkel will lead guests on a hands-on demonstration of how to assemble gingerbread houses. Then all guests are given an opportunity to decorating them with a wide array of Christmas candies, cookies and other goodies.

The event will be rounded out by a visit from Santa who will reportedly be carrying some special D23-inspired gifts in his sack!

The cost to attend the workshop is $42.00 (plus tax) and includes a gingerbread kit, candy, chef’s hat, jingle bells and unlimited soft drinks. Reservations can be made at 71.776.5200. Members will be asked to show a valid D23 membership card upon arrival.

Further details can be found at D23.com.

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