Wickedly Delightful Disney Villains Loungefly Satchel Bag

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October 19, 2016

I recently got the cutest pair of deep purple leggings, and I thought to myself what would be the perfect accessory for this? When I found this Disney Villains Loungefly Satchel I knew I had found the perfect choice. I loved it so much I even got a black and grey striped shirt to complete the look.

This is one bad to the bone bag. This satchel by Loungefly features The Evil Queen, Ursula, Cruella DeVille, Maleficent, and The Queen of Hearts in an all over print at their most wicked. The bag also features a thorny purple vine background, which brings out the diabolical fright from these villainous ladies. Although it is a handle drop bag, it still features an adjustable crossbody strap for more carrying options, as well as a zipper pocket inside for extra organization.

What do you think of this wicked cool Disney Villains Loungefly Satchel purse?

Service Dog Getting His Caricature Drawn At Disneyland

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October 19, 2016

MY PARENTS ARE AT DISNEYLAND AND JUST SENT ME THIS pic.twitter.com/s0XdI4GQFf

— cutie chaser (@cutiechaser_) October 14, 2016

In probably the cutest thing you will have seen on the internet today.

Yahoo the service dog posed for a caricature drawing at Disneyland as part of his training. The owner Catie was at home while her parents took Yahoo to Disneyland this past Friday and got the drawing made. The trip is all apart of Yahoo’s training to help him learn patience and attentiveness in a distracting environment. You don’t get much more distracting than Disneyland!

Yahoo is part of a non-profit group called Canine Companions for Independence. The CCI pairs dogs with people and children that have disabilities.

On the Disneyland’s website it states that service dogs are allowed at most of the company’s theme parks and resorts.

Due to the nature of some rides, service pets may not be allowed on certain attractions though.

How cool is that?

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D23 Announces Schedule for ‘Destination D: Amazing Adventures’

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October 19, 2016

D23 Gold members can now see the schedule of events for D23’s DestinationD: Amazing Adventures that will take place at the Contemporary on November 19th and 20th, 2016.

You can learn more specifics about the event, and how to purchase tickets here.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 18

10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Registration Open

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open

Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

2–8 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Sorcerer’s Apprentice Room

Saturday, November 19

7 a.m –1 p.m. — Registration / Guest Services Open

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

7–9 a.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open

Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

7 a.m.–5 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Sorcerer’s Apprentice Room

8:15–9 a.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom

General Admission Seating

9 a.m — Welcome!

9:10 a.m. — A Conversation with Bob Chapek
Bob Chapek, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will sit down with D23’s Jeffrey Epstein to share his insights on the parks.

9:50 a.m. — A Look Back at Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures
Join film producer Don Hahn and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline on an expedition through the landmark True-Life Adventure series, which earned the Disney Studio eight Academy Awards®!

10:45–11 a.m. — Break

11 a.m. — Albert Schweitzer, Harper Goff, Bill Evans, and “The Wonderland of Nature’s Own Design”
Welcome to Adventureland! Disney Legend and Imagineering ambassador Marty Sklar presents a tour through the earliest concepts for the themed realm and how Harper Goff, Morgan “Bill” Evans, and other legendary designers brought Walt Disney’s vision to life.

12–2 p.m. — Afternoon Break

Walt Disney World Resort restaurants will be open, and snack carts will available. Please note that all seating in the ballroom will be cleared. No reserved seating upon return.

12–2 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open

Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

1:30–2 p.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom

General Admission Seating

2 p.m. — A Special Announcement from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

2:05 p.m. — Disney Adventurelands Around the World
Set off on a journey through exotic realms at Disney theme parks around the globe, as Imagineers Tony Baxter, Jason Grandt, and Luc Mayrand explore “Adventurelands” from Florida to Shanghai.

2:45 p.m. — Tales from the Jungle Cruise

Fans of “the backside of water” unite! Discover the legendary history of the world-famous attraction with a panel of experts and designers, including archivist Justin Arthur and Imagineers Alex Grayman, Chris Merritt, and Wyatt Winter.

3:30–3:45 p.m. — Break

3:45 p.m. — Disney’s Polynesian Resort 45th Anniversary
From tropical hideaways to enchanting entertainment, celebrate the spirit of aloha as D23 looks back at 45 years of the classic South Pacific-themed getaway.

4:40 p.m.— MOANA: Building a Legend
For centuries, the greatest sailors in the world masterfully navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, 3,000 years ago, their voyages stopped for a millennium—and no one knows exactly why. Screenwriter Jared Bush (co-director/co-screenwriter, Zootopia) shares how that question became the jumping-off point for the story of Moana, and presents exclusive footage from the film.

5:30–7:30 p.m. — Evening Break

7:30 p.m. — An Evening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Join us for a special celebration of the 45th anniversary of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

10 p.m. — Conclusion of today’s adventures.

Sunday, November 20

7 a.m.–1 p.m. — Guest Services Open

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

7–9 a.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open

Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

7 a.m.–5 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open

Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ballroom

8:15–9 a.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom

General Admission Seating

9 a.m. — It All Started with a Map
Discover details on why and how Disney theme park maps have changed over time with historians Kevin Neary and Susan Neary, two co-authors of Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai (Disney Editions, 2016).

9:20 a.m. — New Walt Disney World Adventures
Get an insider’s glimpse into the latest experiences across Walt Disney World Resort with behind-the-scenes looks at new and upcoming entertainment!

10:05–10:20 a.m. — Break

10:20 a.m. — Magic Journeys: 45 Years of Walt Disney World Adventures
As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, join Imagineers Jason Grandt and Alex Wright for a nostalgic journey through some of the Vacation Kingdom’s most unique and fondly remembered adventures!

11:05 a.m. — Pandora – The World of AVATAR
AVATAR creators James Cameron (writer, director, producer) and Jon Landau (producer) and Imagineer Joe Rohde unveil new details about the immersive, 12-acre land coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

12–2 p.m. — Afternoon Break

Walt Disney World Resort restaurants will be open and snack carts available. Please note that all seating in the ballroom will be cleared. No reserved seating upon return.

12–2 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open

Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

2 p.m. — The Art and Adventures of Marc Davis
From Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room to Pirates of the Caribbean, discover the adventurous artwork of artist and animator Marc Davis with Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Production Designer Chris Merritt, who is co-authoring a new book on the Disney Legend.

3:05 p.m. — The Imagineering Adventure
In this two-part session, discover how Imagineers bring adventurous Disney experiences to life, with an in-depth look at attractions from Indiana Jones Adventure with Disney Legend Tony Baxter, to Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, with Shanghai Disneyland Portfolio Creative Executive Luc Mayrand.

4:15–4:30 p.m. Break

4:30 p.m. — Guiding Animals Through Change
With brand-new evening experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, how does one prepare animals for changes to the nighttime ambience of the park, and how does one know if these animals are happy with the changes? Animals, Science and Environment Vice President Dr. Mark Penning will talk you through the process they followed and share stories of the great care our animals get.

4:55 p.m. — Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Evolving a New Species of Theme Park
Imagineer Joe Rohde shares the origins and incredible evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, from early concepts to new experiences to be discovered at the park!

6 p.m. — Farewell

6–8 p.m. — Evening Break

8 p.m. — In-Park Gathering (Optional)
Walt Disney World Resort theme park admission required.

Details forthcoming.

9:30 p.m. — Conclusion of Destination D’s amazing adventures.

A printed event program will be distributed to attendees upon check-in.

Wilderness Explorer VIP attendees will receive a separate agenda with event details soon.

*Please be advised: All schedules, events, and merchandise are subject to change without notice. For the enjoyment of all attendees, access in and out of the Fantasia ballroom may be limited during presentations.

If you would like to visit a Disney Destination, but are unsure of where to begin planning your Disney vacation, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE vacation planning services! I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can follow along on Facebook here.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2, New Poster And Teaser Revealed!

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October 19, 2016

GOTG V.2 director James Gunn premiered the latest Guardians poster on his facebook page. And as an added perk he also posted the newest teaser.

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to May 5, 2017!

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar offering Happy Hour

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 19, 2016

If you enjoy the food and libations at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar bar in Disney Springs, then you’ll be pleased to hear that from 3pm- 6:30pm Monday-Friday there willl be a new Happy Hour Menu with specially priced offerings.

The Happy Hour offerings include:

Classified X 3 Chicken Wings
Belloq’s Bacon Fries
Loaded Nachos
Select Wines
Select Cocktails
Draft Beer pitchers

You can check out the Hangar Bar’s full menu here to see what other food and drinks they offer other than the Happy Hour menu.

What do you think of this new menu? Will you be stopping by to check it out?

If you would like to visit a Disney Destination, but are unsure of where to begin planning your Disney vacation, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE vacation planning services! I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can follow along on Facebook here.

New “Goofy’s Festive Fiasco” Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game Card

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 19, 2016

A special Goofy-themed Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game card will be available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. The party-exclusive card for 2016 is called “Goofy’s Festive Fiasco” and Imagineer Jonathan Ackley states it “celebrates the glorious holiday chaos created by Goofy as he attempts to decorate for the season!”

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special ticketed event held during select evenings at Magic Kingdom from 7pm until midnight. Below are this year’s party nights where you’ll be able to find the festive Goofy game card:

November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29
December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 22

Just in case you’re new to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, this interactive game allows guests to team up with Merlin in defeating Disney Villains who are scheming to take over Magic Kingdom Park. Guests search for villain hideouts throughout the park, visit magic portals and use special spell cards to defeat villains. Each spell card stars a different Disney character, each with their own unique powers. The game begins at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., where you can pick up complimentary key cards, spell cards and maps (additional cards can be purchased at select merchandise locations).

Contact [email protected] or visit my Facebook page here to start planning your next magical Disney vacation. All of my planning services are 100% FREE and can help save you both time and money!

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Resort Specific Cups Spotted at Disneyland

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 19, 2016

If you have been to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World lately, you may have noticed that the resorts both use the same generic red and yellow “Disney Parks” paper cups/plates/bowls. We imagine it’s just a convenience for Disney to have it all the same across the different parks, but it’s still exciting to see that apparently Disneyland is now sporting cups with their very own namesake on them!

New park specific cups? @MouseInfo @MiceChat @WDWNT pic.twitter.com/fpNkdZuu3w

— Jon Bisceglia (@dumbfrog) October 18, 2016

The cups were shared by twitter user @dumbfrog, and we think they’re great, how about you?

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photo: Twitter @dumbfrog

New Tsum Tsum Reveals, Tsum Tsum Christmas and Moana Collections!

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Danielle

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October 19, 2016

New Tsum Tsum collections will be sailing in on November 1st, just in time for the holidays, and newest Disney Animated Movie release! The Disney Store will be launching, 4 new collections on the first november Tsum Tsum Tsuesdays. There will be 3 Tsum Tsum Christmas collections, and a Moana themed mini collection.

First up is Moana, seriously is anyone else as excited about this movie as me, because I can NOT wait! We get our newest hero Moana, the Demi-god Maui, and several creatures that I’m sure will join our hero along the way! These mini Tsum Tsums are super cute, and have a vivid range of colors. I’m already claiming Pua as my must have!

There are three Christmas releases coming out November 1st, so let’s look at the smaller of the 3 first. This ADORABLE little package comes with a Mickey and Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum. Mickey is dressed as a very dapper snowman, and Minnie is an elegant Christmas Tree. This looks like a great little go to for Secret Santa gifts, and stocking stuffers.

Next we have the Christmas Carol Box Set. It seems to be a Christmas Tsum Tsum tradition to have a larger box set of minis. I love that unlike previous years where it’s been the usual Mickey and gang, this one is our Disney Pals from A Christmas Carol. This set comes with 10 themed Tsum Tsum minis, in a very seasonal box. Disney’s version of A Christmas Carol was my first introduction to this classic Holiday story. The Uncle Scrooge character became so popular he developed into his own character in the Disney universe.

Lastly, but most certainly not least, we have the Tsum Tsum Christmas collection I’m most excited for. The Tsum Tsum Advent calendar! So far it’s totally mysterious, but I know it’ll be amazing! Many of us are already in love with this Tsum Tsum Advent Calendar, so I’m sure this one is going to be an incredible treat too!

There’s the fabulous new launches headed our way next Tsum Tsum Tuesday! That’s quite a few new goodies all in one Tuesday, so I’m quite excited for it! The Moana Collection and Advent Calendar are most likely to be popular, and may sell out so be on the look out. You can stack up these four new collections from The Disney Store, Disney Parks, and Disney Store Online November 1st!

Think Geek Star Wars Chewbacca Slippers With Sound!

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Danielle

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October 18, 2016

If there’s two things I love, it’s Star Wars and Cozy slippers, so it’s pretty hard to top these Wookies for your tootsies, Chewbacca Slippers that make Chewbacca sounds for me!

What was Han without Chewbacca, his faithful co-pilot and companion? Without Chewie how would he have gained his bad-boy smuggler image? His swagger? Without Chewie would Han have wandered aimlessly, lost in the galaxy? Probably! It is really one of the all-time, best-known, worthy-of-hyphens, sci-fi partnerships.

Warm your feet with these fuzzy Wookiee slippers, featuring the sound of Chewbacca (but not the smell). When you walk, these slippers alternate between two different Wookiee roars: RRRAARRWHHGWWR and WAAAAAAAAARGH.

Think Geek really knocked it into outer space with these Chewbacca Slippers if you ask me!

These Disney Miles Signs will Always Point you Home

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Danielle

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October 18, 2016

One of the things I loved when I visited the Disney Vero Beach resort, was the “aged” wooden signs pointing to the different Disney Parks and Vacation Club Resorts, with the miles of how far away they were on them. These Disney Miles Signs by StudioSeventyNine on Etsy remind me of them perfectly.

These signs are a customized arrow cut from beautifully aged and weathered wood. You get to choose your favorite destination and the designer will figure the number of miles from your house to your chosen Disney destination. The sign will have the name of the Disney Park or resort, and the number of miles to there destination from your shipping address. How lovely would it be to have a post in your yard with a few of these pointing to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and other Disney parks from across the globe? I know I would need one to my beloved Disney Vero Beach Resort!

The designer also has some signs to different Park attractions, and even separate Disney Theme Parks, like Magic Kingdom.

Do you know how many miles it is to your favorite Disney destination? Which Disney Miles Signs would be perfect for you?

Disney And LACMA Join Together For A Retelling Of A Disney Classics

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 18, 2016

Disney announced today an exciting new social media collaboration with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) that is designed to retell classic Disney tales in a way like never before: Snapchat Stories. Beginning this month, LACMA, the largest art museum in the western United States, will launch the digital collaboration on the @OhMyDisney Snapchat account. Drawing from over 130,000 works in LACMA’s encyclopedic collection, which spans years and from all around the globe, the teams will use references from pop culture, filters, memes, and whimsical hand-drawn Snapchat overlays to retell some of Disney’s most iconic stories in a lighthearted and contemporary tone. The collaboration will continue on a bi-monthly basis.

“LACMA’s intentionally humorous Snapchat account not only has made important artworks from our collection vastly more accessible to new audiences, but it has also allowed us to explore these artworks from new points of view,” said Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director. “Partnering with Disney—one of the most influential and dynamic storytellers of our time—is a perfect marriage of two Los Angeles institutions that love to engage the public with images.”

The premiere, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, will be featured on both the LACMA (@lacma) Snapchat account, as well as on the OhMyDisney (@OhMyDisney) Snapchat account. Told as a series of four Snapchat stories, Beauty and the Beast will begin on LACMA’s Snapchat account on October 19 and finish on OhMyDisney’s Snapchat account the following day.

Oh My Disney delivers original and shareable content about classic and current Disney characters to fans through a variety of videos, GIFs, quizzes, and quippy editorial. The editorial process is nimble enough to capture the zeitgeist of what is happening in the moment, yet is still entrenched in the classic Disney stories fans have come to know and love throughout the years. Offering original and shareable content through a variety of listicles, videos, GIFs, and images, Oh My Disney is the ultimate digital destination for a daily dose of Disney.

Kali River Rapids Removed from Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 18, 2016

In a move that is bound to upset many of Disney’s on-site resort guests, it appears that Kali River Rapids has been removed from the Extra magic Hours offerings for the park. The updated list of offerings now includes:

DINOSAUR (which is currently closed for refurbishment)
Expedition Everest
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
It’s Tough to be a Bug!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Primeval Whirl
TriceraTop Spin

What do you think of the removal of Kali River Rapids, and its replacement with TriceraTop Spin and Primeval Whirl?

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