Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Holds Open Casting Call for Leads

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March 12, 2017

Disney is on the hunt for the next Jasmine and Aladdin. Is it you?

The Guy Ritchie-directed live-action adaptation of the classic animated feature has sent out a casting notice calling for Middle Eastern actors in the 18 to 25 age range to audition for its leads, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

“Aladdin” is set to be a movie-musical, so the notice reads “must be able to sing” and says dancing experience is “a plus.” Shooting will take place over an approximate six-month period, from July 2017 to January 2018, in the U.K., with rehearsals beginning in April.

Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin voiced Aladdin and Jasmine in the 1992 animated feature, which follows a street-wise youth who tries to woo a princess and defeat an evil sorcerer after he stumbles upon a magic lamp and is granted three wishes by a genie trapped trapped inside.

Big Fish writer John August penned the screenplay for the feature, which is being produced by Dan Lin via his Lin Pictures banner, with Jonathan Eirich executive producing.

Recently, Disney had a similar casting call for the leads in the live-action Mulan remake, asking that those who audition speak “fluent English and Mandarin Chinese.” The casting notice was posted on Twitter earlier on Thursday.

Beauty and the Beast Digital Game Updates and Content

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March 12, 2017

Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast debuts next week! In honor of this highly anticipated film, Disney is releasing new Beauty and the Beast themed-updates across its digital offerings this week.

The new updates, inspired by the tale as old as time, will be in some of Disney’s most popular apps, including:

Disney Crossy Road – March 9: Beauty and the Beast figurines and worlds inspired by the highly-anticipated live-action film launch in the game.
Disney Story Central – March 9: Beauty and the Beast enchants the largest collection of Disney stories with new tales, including The Enchantment, World of Reading: Beauty and the Beast, and more.
Disney Emoji Blitz – March 17 – 24: New Beauty and the Beast Item Cards will be added, featuring Belle’s Cottage, The Beast’s Magic Mirror, Belle’s Fountain, and more. Beauty and the Beast emojis inspired by the animated classic will also be added, including Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts.

Disney Jigsaw – March 17: A new Beauty and the Beast puzzle pack is now available.
Color by Disney – February 19: New Beauty and the Beast coloring pages invite artists to bring the enchanted tale to life.

Disney Stickers: Beauty and the Beast pack will also be available on March 9 on the App Store for iMessage. This sticker pack will feature a new art style and popular phrases, including “Beast Mode,” and “It’s Lit”. The sticker pack is now available for download on the App Store for iMessage for $1.99.

Finally, a standalone Beauty and the Beast mobile game is in development and expected to launch this summer!

First look at Typhoon Lagoon’s Miss Adventure Falls – Now open

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March 12, 2017

Disney’s newest water park attraction Miss Adventure Falls officially opens today at the Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

Miss Adventure Falls is a new family raft attraction taking guests of all ages a fast-paced waterslide journey at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

Miss Adventure Falls tells the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunter whose collection and ship now reside here after a rogue typhoon swept them to shore.

Guests are transported to the top of the slide by the attraction’s conveyor belt, a first for a water attraction in Florida.

Duncan, Captain Mary’s diving partner and parrot, who is also the first Audio-Animatronic at Disney’s Water Parks.

Here are some more photos from Disney’s newest water-park attraction!

Typhoon Lagoon is one of two themed water parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Photo credit Kent Phillips & Matt Stroshane

Invite Friends to Be Your Guest with Gorgeous Beauty and the Beast Coasters

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Danielle

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March 11, 2017

Be Our Guest is the ultimate theme in Disney home entertaining in my opinion! Using coasters are a great way to not only protect your furniture surfaces, but to add extra Disney themes as well! These Beauty and the Beast Coasters by HeighHoGrotto are beautiful, and mimic the stained glass story boards from the original movie.

This is a handmade set of four Beauty and the Beast ‘Stained Glass’ Coasters. The coasters are waterproof and won’t warp when a hot drink is placed on them. They are made from ceramic and have felt on the bottoms to prevent scratches on your surfaces. I love that they are heavy duty, and not flimsy plastic. I like my Disney themed items to last so I can use them over and over again! If you’re looking for other Disney themes, they have many other character designs available too!

Would you entertain your guests with these fabulous Beauty and the Beast Coasters?

‘Empowered Belle’ Clip From “Beauty And The Beast”

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

Here’s another empowering clip from Disney’s Live Action “Beauty and the Beast.” In this video we get a behind-the-scenes look at Emma Watson as Belle.

Enjoy!

Disney’s Turkey Legs Aren’t What They Seem According to Tangled’s Zachary Levi

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

Zachary Levi who many of you know as Flynn Rider from Disney’s Tangled franchise was on Conan O’Brien this week where he leveled some very serious accusations against one of Disneyland and Disney World’s much-loved snack – the legendary Turkey Leg.

This origins of this famed snack have long been the stuff of speculation due namely to its sheer size, leading to rumors that it doesn’t come from turkeys but rather other large birds. During his interview, Levi claimed that he had friends that worked at Disneyland who confirmed that the legs were in fact Emu. Check out his clip here:

However, Disney insiders were quick to jump in and refute these claims. According to enewsonline.com Robert Adams, executive chef at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom released the following statement “We hear that all the time. They’re real turkeys. It’s what they are.”

Next time you’re at Disneyland or Walt Disney World be sure to try them out for yourself and make up your own mind. However, we here at Chip and Co have to agree with the following:

Also don’t miss Zachary Levi who will reprise his role as Flynn Rider along with Mandy Moore in “Tangled the Series” which made it’s début on the Disney Channel yesterday (March 10, 2017).

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Disney Animators Reveal Character Cameos Across Iconic Films in “Disney Easter Eggs”

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March 11, 2017

Disney released the third episode in its viral “Easter Eggs” series, which reveals the connective thread between Disney films as seen in hidden moments and character cameos.

For instance, did you know that Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast was featured as a drum set in Tarzan? Or that Sebastian from The Little Mermaid was in Aladdin?

“Disney Easter Eggs” dives into these connections that many moviegoers might miss if they blink. The episode connects Walt Disney Animation Studios’ favorite films – from Frozen, Zootopia and Tangled to Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and more.

“Avatar 2” Release Date Pushed Back

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

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James Cameron has been working hard with Disney’s Imagineers to create Pandora – The World of Avatar for Walt Disney World, so sometimes other things get put on pause. Such as the sequels to the film the new land is based on.

When last announced, Avatar 2 was slated to open in December 2018. But now James Cameron tells The Star that date won’t be met:

Well, 2018 is not happening. We haven’t announced a firm release date. What people have to understand is that this is a cadence of releases. So we’re not making Avatar 2. We’re making Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5. It’s an epic undertaking. It’s not unlike building the Three Gorges dam. (Laughs) So I know where I’m going to be for the next eight years of my life. It’s not an unreasonable time frame if you think about it. It took us four-and-a-half years to make one movie and now we’re making four. We’re full tilt boogie right now. This is my day job and pretty soon we’ll be 24-7. We’re pretty well designed on all our creatures and sets. It’s pretty exciting stuff. I wish I could share with the world. But we have to preserve a certain amount of showmanship and we’re going to draw that curtain when the time is right.

The expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, however, will open on May 27th, 2017, set in a timeframe long after all the Avatar films, when humans and the Na’vi are at peace with one another.

Let us know what you think in the comment box below…

Disney’s California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Review

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

Great news! The California Food & Wine Festival launched yesterday at Disney’s California Adventure Park and we were able to stop by and check it out! Unlike Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival this one is focused on food from all over the state of California. I came armed with my appetite and a friend and we were ready to nosh!!

First up – Nuts About Cheese

We got the Baked Ham & Swiss Cheese Croque Monsieur Roll

And Chevre Fromage Blanc Tartine infused with Rosemary & Honey (So many words!)

Then Uncork California

For a wine flight!

The Merlot was her favorite, mine was the Pinot. We split the Cabernet!

On to I Love Artichokes

And the Fried Artichokes Carbonara and Grilled & Chilled Artichoke Hearts

Sooooooo tasty!!

Garlic Kissed

And the Pork Belly Bao

Om nom nom…

A quick look at California Craft Brew

My fav… Olive Us

And the Chilled Cioppino Soup and Olive Bread

With a special appearance of the backside of Pacific Wharf Cafe.

We started to get full by the time we got to Bacon Twist

And Lemon Grove

Seafood… Sustained

But we had to swing by The Onion Lair

To pick up a Mac & Cheese and the Chocolate-Hazelnut Raspberry Tart

So we had to skip Off The Cob

Sweet & Sourdough

And the Beer Garden

We completely missed the LA Style booth, the Wineology booth and The Brewhouse. But I’m planning on going back next weekend!!

I was able to snap some quick picks of the Food and Wine product they had…

Sorry they aren’t totally stellar pictures – I hope to get better ones next week.

I’m so glad they’re continuing the DCA Food & Wine Festival here on the West coast!

If you get a chance to visit I highly recommend you do!!

Minnie’s Springtime Dine Returns to Hollywood and Vine

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

We all love the costumes that Minnie and friends wear throughout the year at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re excited to announce that Minnie and friends will once again be wearing their Springtime finest, beginning March 20, and lasting through June 4, 2017.

Don’t forget that Minnie and Friends will also be appearing during lunch hours at Hollywood and Vine beginning May 14th as well, with Disney Jr Play and Dine still remaining as the character option for breakfast.

Are you excited to see Minnie back in her Springtime costume?

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Annual Passholders can Save 40% on the Wonderland Tea Party through June 30

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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March 11, 2017

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save 40% on the Wonderland Tea Party now through June 30, 2017. Guests ages 4 to 12 will join friends from Wonderland at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for an afternoon of fanciful fun, where they can:

Partake in crafts, games and storytelling
Eat cupcakes and sip on a special “tea” that tastes remarkably like apple juice
Decorate cupcakes with sprinkles and more
Decorate their own tea set to take home
Have their photos taken with their very merry hosts

The Wonderland Tea Party is held Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at 1900 Park Fare, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The non-discounted price is $49.00 plus tax—and Passholders can save 40% on the non-discounted price through June 30, 2017.

Important Information

This experience is for children ages 4 to 12 only. Children must be potty-trained.
A parent or guardian must sign a waiver / consent form for the child’s participation. The person signing children in must indicate the person(s) allowed to sign the children out at the end of the experience. Legal photo identification will be required to pick up children.
Please check in 15 to 30 minutes prior to the start of this experience at the check-location at the exit to 1900 Park Fare.
Annual Passholder must present a valid Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort Annual Pass at check-in. If a valid Annual Pass is not presented, the non-discounted price will be charged. Subject to restrictions.
Event details, including Character appearances and entertainment, are subject to change without notice.

Call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 for reservations. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Full payment is required at the time of booking, with a credit card guarantee. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid surrendering the full payment.

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Bring a Little Smile with Celebration Inspired Starbucks Disney Buttons

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Danielle

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March 10, 2017

There’s nothing a little Starbucks and Disney can’t fix, right? Well I mean sure there are SOME things, but Disney and Starbucks is always sure to cheer me up. I love that these Starbucks Disney Buttons by lostprincessparkpins express just how I feel.

These fun Starbucks Disney Buttons, are inspired by the actual park buttons you can get for various celebrations. These are fabulously unique with their glitter edging and different sayings. There’s lots of graphic options, from Princesses, to Villains, including my fave gal Maleficent! Of course the Lost Princess Park Pins has more than just Starbucks pins! There’s all sorts of cleverly themed buttons to bring a smile to anyone. These are fun to wear in the parks to connect with others who are fans of the same things as you. Or you can also sport them while away from the parks just to show your Disney Addict love! Check out some of the other fun varieties below.

And many many more! What do you think of this fun take of the traditional button style?