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‘Celebration at the Top’ at the Contemporary Being Extended

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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'Celebration at the Top' at the Contemporary Being Extended

Guests at Walt Disney World who want to enjoy a fine meal followed by VIP viewing of Wishes from atop the Contemporary Resort can currently book the Celebration at the Top Dining experience, announced last month. This experience was set to end on March 26th, but we hear from Orlando Weekly that the special dining experience has been extended through September 24th, 2017.

 

The event is held in the Sonoma Room and Napa Room at the California Grill, and Culinary offerings include:

  • Canapés, sushi and small plates inspired by the California Grill menu
  • Libations from the complimentary bar offering California wines, beers, and cordials.

guests are invited to enjoy the fireworks show from the observation deck, followed by sweet treats back inside after the show.

 

Cost is $99 per person (not including gratuity and tax), and the event is currently held on Sundays only. You can learn more about this special dining experience here.

Also, don’t forget that after May 11th, the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular will be saying farewell, and the Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular will be taking its place beginning May 12th!

 

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Memory Maker Offers Fun Extras for Beauty and the Beast Fans

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Gaston PhotoPass

One thing a lot of guests don’t realize when booking their PhotoPass Memory Maker package is that included in the cost are a wide ranges of stock images that are accessible to you for personal uses like printing and scrapbooking.   Fans of Beauty and the Beast will be delighted to know that several of these feature some of the key scenes and characters from this classic fairy tale.

Here’s a mini look at just some of the images on offer

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Memory Maker Offers Fun Extras for Beauty and the Beast Fans

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Stock Images

Memory Maker costs $149 if purchased in advance and $169 if purchased while at Walt Disney World.  In addition to stock photos, PhotoPass photographers will be on hand to take your picture in front of Disney’s fantastic vistas, at select meet and greets and during several character dining experiences.  You’ll also receive a fantastic array of ride photos and videos to capture all of the Disney action. As part of this package a random assortment of park stock images will show up in the download section of your online PhotoPass library.  In addition, visitors wanting a more comprehensive selection of these stock images can order from the PhotoPass Store a Walt Disney World Gallery Disk that holds more than 600 photographs from around Walt Disney World Resort.  The cost to purchases this disk is $29.95.

The stock images can also be purchased separately for those that want to remember their time at Disney but who didn’t purchase a Memory Maker package.

 

 

 

Images copyright Disney.

 

 

Hong Kong Disneyland to Host ‘Disney Friends Springtime Carnival’

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Host 'Disney Friends Springtime Carnival'

If you love getting to meet with characters at Disney Parks, then you will not want to miss the Hong Kong Disneyland Springtime Carnival, where there will be over 100 characters in various forms, out celebrating with guests from March 16th-May 28th of this year.

Hong Kong Disneyland has released information on what we can expect at the Disney Friends Springtime Carnival this Spring:

All new Springtime Processional celebrates colorful new season

Over 30 Disney Friends garbed in spring colors, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale will be joined by almost 50 dancers in the high-energy and fun-filled Disney Friends Springtime Processional. The park will also present Disney Friends of the Month, during which many Disney characters will make their debut in the park.  Fantasy Gardens will also have a makeover and become the Disney Friends Springtime Garden, featuring Winnie the Pooh, Bambi and other Disney Friends in all of the garden’s whimsical corners.  Likewise, more than 80 character-themed eggs featuring many new faces can be discovered in the park, bringing even more springtime surprises to guests.

A season full of dazzling merchandise

To mark the arrival of the eagerly anticipated live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, a host of themed activities will be introduced during the spring. Little princesses can put on the newly designed Belle princess dresses and meet both Belle and the Beast in the park, while a new collection of themed merchandise will also be available. The new PANDORA “Beauty and the Beast” collection will surely be must-haves for guests this season.

 

From the Duffy & Friends Springtime Afternoon Tea in Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola® to the sweet treats at Market House Bakery, an enticing feast of 55 seasonal sweet and savory delicacies and beverages inspired by Disney characters will be served in the park and resort hotels. Meanwhile, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel will be hosting an all-new “Chef Mickey Family Sunday” Dinner Buffet and Cupcake Activity, where young guests and their families can enjoy a Sunday dinner buffet and take part in a fun cupcake decorating activity with Chef Mickey. In addition, parks stores will be filled with a dazzling range of seasonal mementoes, with 130 all-new items for guests to purchase. Hotel rooms can even be decorated with Springtime Egg-stravaganza decorations to celebrate the splendor of spring.

 

Magic Access Member “Bring a Friend” Offer

From now to July 14, 2017, Magic Access Members can bring a friend to join in the “Disney Friends Springtime Carnival” for a special admission price of HK$389 per guest (a saving of HK$200) with the Magic Access Member “Bring a Friend” Offer.

What do you think of this new celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland?

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Wishes Album A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams

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Danielle
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Wishes Album

As excited as I am that Walt Disney World is debuting a brand new Fire Works show, I will still always love and cherish Wishes! If you’ll miss Wishes as much as I will, you might want to check out the Wishes AlbumWishes Album A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams!

“Wishes”, Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom Fireworks Display opened on October 9, 2003 and has been thrilling guests nightly ever since. Bursting with color, sound and emotion, “Wishes” is the biggest fireworks spectacular ever presented at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. This CD is dedicated to “Wishes”. “Wishes” will be replaced by “Happily Ever After” in May. Happily Ever After is sure to be every bit as beautiful and magical as Wishes, but my nostalgia will still always love Wishes. Many of us have lots of Disney memories made under those beautiful lights in the sky, so this Wishes Album will be a fantastic way of keeping those memories alive. The Wishes Album is available as a CD or Digital Album!

What are your favorites Wishes memories?

Video: Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs

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Chip
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In case you missed it Britney Spears was with her family at Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs this morning.

She was on hand for the Grand Opening Red Carpet event with Planet Hollywood CEO and founder Robert Earl.

Here are some videos and photos from the event:

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Did you see her today in Disney Springs?

Let us know in the comment box below.

All Aboard! The Walt Disney Railroad has Reopened

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Railroad

Railroad

Exciting news coming out of Walt Disney World today. The Walt Disney World Railroad is officially back up and running! It was announced back in October that The Railroad would be closing for refurbishments on January 9th, 2017. It was scheduled to reopen on February 17th, 2017 but refurbishments ran a bit longer than planned.

I know I sure missed being able to take a ride on The Railroad during my last vacation. I can’t wait to see what updates have been completed.  How excited are you to be able to take a ride again on this Disney icon?

Here’s the Tweet letting us know that The Railroad was back up and running:

You can find the March Walt Disney World Refurb Schedule here.

 

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Britney Spears to Visit Planet Hollywood Observatory today!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Britney Spears to Visit Planet Hollywood Observatory today!

Britney Spears stopping by Disney Springs today to join the celebration of the Planet Hollywood Observatory’s opening.

Chip and Co. received an invitation to today’s red carpet event featuring the  Former Mouseketeer and pop superstar Britney Spears. Spears will have a meet-and-greet with fans at the recently reimagined Orlando flagship location.

Today’s festivities began at noon.

New Featured Hot Dog at Casey’s Corner for March

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Casey's Corner

Casey's Corner

Casey’s Corner, a quick-service restaurant at Magic Kingdom, has updated its Featured Hot Dog for March.  This month’s specialty is Irish-inspired and topped with corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut with a wholegrain mustard sauce.

The previous month’s Featured Hot Dog was topped with Asian-style coleslaw, sweet chili sauce and crispy eggroll strips. Before that was a Hot Dog smothered in macaroni & cheese and bacon. The Featured Hot Dog rotates on a monthly basis and is available for $12.29.

What toppings are you hoping to see on the Featured Hot Dog in April?

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Exclusive Deals and Discounts at Disney Springs This Week

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney Springs Deals

Disney Springs Deals

If you’re lucky enough to be at the Walt Disney World Resort this week, you may want to pencil in some time to head on over to Disney Springs and bag yourself a bargain.   Its a great week for discounts and special offers over at Disney’s downtown shopping district and here’s a quick rundown of just some of the buys you’ll find this week.

Firstly,  we shared the news with you earlier in the week the PANDORA is coming out with a set of 3 charms inspired by the new Beauty and The Beast film that is opening in cinemas nationwide on Friday.   Guests who purchase the set at the PANDORA, World of Disney or Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs may be treated to an exclusive gift that includes a copy of the motion picture soundtrack as well as a Beauty and The Beast lithograph. This offer is available on March 13th only and only while supplies last so if you are a PANDORA fan try and get there early.

Disney Springs Deals

Have you heard about Marketplace Mondays?  This is a special happening taking place on each Monday in March.  Each week showcases a special offer exclusive to Disney Springs shoppers.  This week guests showing a post that will appear on Disney Springs official Twitter account will receive a FREE drink and chips at Earl of Sandwich,  a free glacier at Goofy’s Candy Company, 10% off store-wide at Little Miss Matched or 20% off food and drinks (non-alcoholic) at Wolfgang Puck Express.

Also a shout out to Orlando Theme Park News who wrote a piece listing other fantastic offers available at Disney Springs in the week ahead. These include:

  • Lacoste: gift with purchase of $125 or more
  • Origins: March 14-26, three piece gift with $45 purchase; receive a four week supply of Modern Friction and Vitazing with $75 purchase
  • Filthy Rich: Buy 2, get 3rd item 50% off. Gift sets 25% off.
  • MAC: Save 40% off select lip glosses and eye shadow palettes through March 22.
  • Alex and Ani: Free rose gold “Seek Solitude” bangle with $75 purchase through March 13.
  • Tumi: 20% storewide through March 19.
  • UNOde50: Gift with purchase of $250.
  • Kipling: Buy any wheeled luggage with accessory and save 20%; buy backpack and two accessories and save 25%
  • House of Blues: Daily happy hour 3-5 p.m.

The offers are available between March 13th – 18th only.   Stay tuned to Chip and Co for other fantastic Disney Springs discounts including more Marketplace Monday offers in the weeks ahead.

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Tangled Lantern Photo Op Could Be Here To Stay

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney World Tangled

Disney World Tangled

Here at Chip and Co., we reported a few weeks ago that Walt Disney World has started offering a brand new PhotoPass experience in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland in celebration of the much-loved Disney film Tangled.  This new PhotoPass opportunity recreates that whimsical scene in the film where Rapunzel and Flynn Rider watch a thousand lanterns being released in the night sky to honor the Princess’ birthday.  The photo op allows guests to hold one of these iconic floating lanterns which will instantly make visitors feel like they are part of this delightful tale.

It was originally rumored that this dazzling new PhotoPass offering would only be available to visitors for a limited time only (March 15th was announced as the original closing date). However, we are hearing from several sources currently at Disney World that Cast Members are now saying that this photo op is here to stay.

Here is the official word from Disney:

Tangled Lantern Photo Op Could Be Here To Stay

This is a must-do for Tangled fans both young and old and for those trying to make the most out of their MemoryMaker package. The PhotoPass photographers offering this special shot can be found just outside of Rapunzel’s Tower which is located next to Its a Small World in Fantasyland. Guests should note however that this opportunity is weather permitting.

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This UP Inspired Grape Soda Pin has Stolen my Heart

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Danielle
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Grape Soda Pin

I absolutely love PIXAR movies, but UP is by far my favorite. Sure I cry like a baby during that opening montage, but I love it so much. Ellie’s Grape Soda Badge is one of those tokens that I adore the most. So of course I squealed with delight when I saw this Up Inspired Grape Soda Pin by fablefox on Etsy!

The Ellie Badge is a replica of the pin Ellie gives to Carl in the movie “Up”. These Ellie badges would make wonderful wedding or birthday party favors, cruise fish extender gifts, or simply a token of affection. Each Ellie badge comes exactly like you see in the photo, and is under $4 each! This pin has a working safety pin, and can be attached to anything you wish. I want an UP themed birthday party just so I can have these as favors now!

What would you wear your Up Inspired Grape Soda Pin on?

SUPRA and Disney Collaborate on NEW Beauty and the Beast Footwear Collection

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Chip
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SUPRA and Disney Collaborate on NEW Beauty and the Beast Footwear Collection

SUPRA, a lifestyle footwear and apparel brand born from skate, is excited to unveil the new SUPRA collection inspired by the upcoming live-action adaptation Disney film, Beauty and the Beast.

The Disney Beauty and the Beast collection by SUPRA draws inspiration from the iconic red rose through velvet and pantone red suede to introduce a modern and refined shoe inspired by Belle. A youthful hue of burgundy fits well for a kid’s shoe, while also appealing to mothers excited to match and coordinate with their children.

SUPRA and Disney Collaborate on NEW Beauty and the Beast Footwear Collection

The Disney Beauty and the Beast Skytop by SUPRA is unveiled in an all black sole, and black crushed velvet with beautiful contrast embroidery of regal gold lace details. The Rococo era is highlighted through gold embroidery and ornate fabrics to pay homage to the film’s history.

“We are thrilled to be a part of such an iconic movie like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” says Cape Capener, Brand President at SUPRA. “Our Disney and SUPRA footwear collaboration is inspired by the magical world of princess Belle and SUPRA’s street and skate lifestyle that creatively come together to produce amazing footwear with a great marketing story.”

Three unique themes, and two iconic SUPRA footwear styles will kick off the launch. The kid’s and women’s Skytop and Cubana styles are available on www.suprafootwear.com starting March 9. On March 15, it will launch with Finish Line and Macys, in stores and online. The kid’s Skytop and Cubana retail for $75 and $60 respectively, while the women’s Skytop will retail for $110 and the Cubana will retail for $75. The men’s Cuba, priced at $70, will release in April.

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