Special Valentine’s Day Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World

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January 12, 2017

If you will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with your true love this year at Walt Disney World, then here are 2 Fine Dining locations you may want to be aware of that are offering special Valentine’s Day offerings.

The First is Jiko – The Cooking Place, located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, who Disney announced will be offering a “special dessert” the evening of February 14th, though they have not released details yet on what the dessert will be. We are sure it’s going to be fabulous though!

The other is going to be Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, where they will be offering a special Sweetheart Dinner Menu on February 14th, which features five courses for $75, plus you can add a wine pairing for $25. There hasn’t been any further detail released about this offer either, but we will be sure to let you know if we hear more.

If you’re looking for more romantic ideas for how to spend Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort, check out our list of Romantic Experiences here.

If you would like to visit a Disney destination, but are unsure of where to begin, 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.

Photos: Disney Parks Blog

“Fuller House” stars led by Jodie Sweetin celebrate grand opening of LEGO NINJAGO World at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

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Chip

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January 12, 2017

Stars of the Netflix Original Series “Fuller House,” including Jodie Sweetin, Michael Campion, Soni Nicole Bringas, Ashley Liao and Elias Harger, and Mckenna Grace, star of ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” visited LEGOLAND Florida Resort Jan. 12, 2017 for the grand opening of LEGO NINJAGO World.

The all-new theme park land is filled with several hands-on, outdoor activities where kids can sharpen their ninja skills before the ultimate showdown on LEGO NINJAGO [NIN-JAH-GO] The Ride, a dazzling new attraction that blends 3D computer animation, “4D” effects and groundbreaking technology never seen outside a LEGOLAND theme park.

During a lavish grand opening ceremony attended by nearly 200 journalists and VIPs, the stars demonstrated several ninja hand moves kids can use to fight villains on the state-of-the-art “dark ride” where guests score points while blasting animated fireballs, lightning and more at waves of 3D villains. Joining the festivities were sibling ninja Kai and Nya [NEE-AH].

Kids can “become the ninja” in their very own LEGO NINJAGO adventure when they enter the martial arts kingdom inspired by the popular LEGO building sets and the “LEGO NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu” TV show.

After the special effects-filled ceremony, the television stars joined social media celebrities stars Eh Bee Family and EvanTubeHD to greet media and excited fans along a red carpet within the lushly landscaped theme park land, including the kid hosts of LEGOLAND Florida Resort TV, an exclusive online video series.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions inspired by the LEGO and DUPLO brands, including experiences based on “The LEGO Movie,” LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS™, LEGO City, LEGO Technic and LEGO Friends.

For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com/florida, or call (877) 350-5346.

PHOTOs / Chip Litherland, LOCK + LAND for LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Vandals turn Disney Springs Fountain into bubble bath

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January 12, 2017

According to Doctor Disney some vandals decided to have some fun at Disney Springs this morning by turning their fountain into a bubble bath. The fountain is located near the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Blvd.

As you can see the walkway that used to be there is gone and guests who are coming and going usually take the bridges over the intersection to Disney Springs. This intersection was redone last year to help guests get into Disney Springs without having to wait on traffic.

No other details to report.

Did you see the new Characters in Flight balloon that debuted today? Check it out here.

Photo credit Melissa F & Doctor Disney

Treat Your Nails with Delightful Disney Valentines Nail Decals

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Danielle

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January 12, 2017

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day, and not even for the “sappy couples stuff”. I just really love all the cute hearts, candies and flower decorations that come out this time of year! What better way to get in the Heart Day spirit, than with fun Disney Valentines Nail Decals by NailGlamsNailDecals!

Nail decals are a great way to decorate your nails and also very easy to apply. You can use them as an accent with your normal mani, put them on each nail, or even do every other one a decal, and alternate with glitter! The sets come with lots of stickers to use for your own layouts and designs to make your nails perfectly you. These decals can be applied to any type of nails including regular polish, soft gel, hard gel and acrylic. There is SO many Disney designs to choose from too! Right now they even have a special offer for Chip and Co fans to get a free scrumptious set of nail decals, in addition to the buy 2 get 1 free sale! To get your free decals with your purchase, enter “CHIPandCO” in the note to seller section of checkout!

Check out all the sweet designs:

Ready to get your nails ready for a happy heart day with Disney Valentines Nail Decals?

Four Seasons Orlando running special Valentine’s Day offering

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Chip

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January 12, 2017

This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to fall in love with the romance and luxury of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Offering special prix-fixe dining, luxurious spa treatments and gift options to spoil that special someone, couples can create the perfect date night experience or enjoy a romantic weekend getaway just for two.

Enjoy a Romantic Dinner

Indulge in the ultimate dining experience this Valentine’s Day with two unique prix-fixe dinner menus at Ravello and Capa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando.

Capa

Set the mood for a romantic evening at Capa, the 17th floor Spanish-influenced steakhouse, offering a five-course prix-fixe menu for USD 95 per adult. The special menu includes a first choice of a lobster bisque or winter lettuce salad; a second course of oysters, foie gras or quail; a third course of ceviche, smoked beef or canelone kale and mushroom; a fourth course of filet, sea bass, veal chop or a coffee-cocoa rubbed steak for two; and a final dessert course of chocolate lava cake or an ice cream soufflé. Top off the night with a glass of Champagne and toast to love while watching the Wishes nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park from the terrace of Capa.

For those who prefer a more casual setting of the lounge, Capa Bar is offering a special menu, with a Charcuterie & Champagne sampler for USD 35. The a la carte menu is offered including favourites such as the hamachi, the pan con tomate, and the croquetas, and special desserts including “Fuego” chocolate lava cake and “Hileo” soufflé Helado are offered for USD 12. Couples are also welcome to experience the special From Matsusaka With Love Beef Tasting for Two, for USD 250 per couple, featuring premier wagyu beef from Mie Prefecture, Japan.

Ravello

At Ravello, couples will sip and savour a four-course prix-fixe menu for USD 65 per adult or USD 85 with wine pairings. Offering dishes such as grilled lobster tail and saffron spaghetti with a choice of filet of beef, T-bone of lamb or sword fish, feast on Italian delicacies while spending time with loved ones.

BTD Provisions

In addition, the Resort is offering a pop-up station called BTD Provisions for Valentine’s Day only. BTD (“by the dozen”) Provisions will be stationed by the lobby, in the spacious area before the Winter Garden Atrium, from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. The pop-up restaurant will feature freshly shucked oysters and a raw bar, with a fun atmosphere and live music. Oysters will be offered for USD 28 per dozen. King crab and snow crab will be available for USD 12-14, and Cape Canaveral prawns will be available for USD 25 by the dozen, along with ceviche, tune poke, poached Florida lobster tails, and more. Guests can also enjoy a Seafood Tower for Two, including a house or caesar salad and hand-cut chips with truffle aioli, a crab claw, half-dozen oysters, half-dozen prawns, and choice of ceviche, poke, or split lobster tail, all for USD 80.

For reservations to these special dinners at Capa, Ravello or BTD Provisions, call 407 313 6161.

Couples Connection at The Spa

For couples who plan to spend time relaxing with their sweetheart, The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando offers a luxurious Valentine’s Day package for two to enjoy. From Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14, 2016, connect with a couple’s massage performed by one of The Spa’s expert team of therapists in a beautiful candlelit couples suite. Each couple’s massage also includes a two-ounce custom aromatherapy oil to enjoy at home, plus two glasses of rosé to sip, and Valentine truffles from local chocolatier Norman Love Confections. This couple’s experience is USD 385 for a 50 minute massage, USD 545 for an 80 minute massage or USD 715 for a 110 minute massage. Couples who reserve 80 minute or 110 minute massages may enjoy complimentary day access to all of the Resort’s pools.

The Spa is also offering a “Tennis Love Match” special where couples can enjoy a tennis lesson for two for USD 100, plus an hour of complimentary court time, available February 12 to 14, 2016. Lessons are held on the Resort’s Har-Tru tennis courts by tennis professional Alain Labrecque, in partnership with PBI International.

To reserve a Spa appointment or tennis lesson, contact The Spa at 407 313 6970.

Find the Perfect Gift For Valentine’s Day

Surprise a loved one with a treasure from Wardrobe, the Resort’s lobby level boutique offering gifts sure to spoil that special someone. For the lady who has everything, give the gift of opulence from jewelry designer Anne Sisteron. She’ll fall in love with the designer’s breathtaking yellow gold pave diamond earrings, priced at USD 3,065.

Gift ideas for men include Frank and Eileen designer button-up shirts, USD 180-225; Maui Jim “Kahuna” sunglasses, USD 279; and Kimberly McDonald striped Chalcedony cufflinks, USD 3,685.

Gift cards are also available for purchase at the Front Desk, in any dollar amount, and can be redeemed toward an overnight stay, dining, The Spa and golf.

The Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Those escaping for the entire weekend will love the Couples Stay and Play Package. The Resort boasts a variety of offerings for couples to enjoy, with added adult-only activities during Couples Weeks. At The Oasis, the Resort’s adult-only pool, lounge poolside while sipping on a boozy gelato float and soaking in the Florida sun. Or, surprise him with a round of golf for two at the Resort’s own Tranquilo Golf Club, a Tom Fazio designed championship golf course and certified Audubon Nature Sanctuary. For reservations, contact Four Seasons Resort Orlando at 407 313 7777.

Tom Hanks and Will Smith In Talks On Tim Burton’s Live Action Adaptation of “Dumbo”

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 12, 2017

Variety is reporting that Will Smith is in talks to join Tim Burton’s live action adaptation of Dumbo for Disney. His role is being billed as the father of the children who develop a friendship with the lovable elephant after seeing him at the circus.

The report indicates that Tom Hanks is also being considered to play the film’s villain.

Both actors have potential conflicts with other films. Smith with Bad Boys for Life and Hanks with The Grey Hound.

Time will tell if Disney can sign these two to the live action Dumbo Movie.

Ariana Grande and John Legend To Perform “Beauty And The Beast” Title Track

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 12, 2017

Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time Grammy, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/ musician John Legend are set to perform the duet “Beauty and the Beast” as the title track for Disney’s upcoming soundtrack to the live-action film adaptation “Beauty and the Beast.” The song will also be featured in the film.

The enchanting ballad, originally performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson featuring eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken’s beautiful melody and two-time Oscar-winner Howard Ashman’s unforgettable lyrics, received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and Grammy Award, among other accolades, upon its release in 1991.

The new rendition of the classic song is produced by Grammy-winning veteran Ron Fair, whose music career spans 37 years as a major-label record company leader and accomplished producer, arranger, recording engineer and musical director. Fair was brought in to produce by Disney’s president of Music & Soundtracks, Mitchell Leib, who also brought Grande and Legend to the project. The history of collaboration between Leib and Fair in film music goes back to the highly-successful “Pretty Woman” soundtrack. “Ron was the first and only choice to make this particular record,” says Leib. “No one is a better vocal producer and he also has a great understanding of the filmmaking dynamic.”

Says Fair, “Stepping into the shoes of an Oscar and Grammy Award-winning classic is not small potatoes. But with today’s two greatest plutonium singers – John Legend and Ariana Grande – we are bringing the song back with a new school-old school fresh treatment that shows the soulfulness and power of what a great melody and lyric can inspire.”

The music video will be directed by Dave Meyers, the innovative visionary whose long-time collaborations with major artists like P!nk, Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Britney Spears have resulted in dozens of award nominations and many wins. He recently directed the music video for P!nk’s hit single “Just Like Fire” from the Walt Disney Records soundtrack for “Alice Through The Looking Glass.”

Menken also provides the film score, with new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Ashman. Also featured are three new songs written by Menken and veteran lyricist and three time Oscar winner Tim Rice. The original motion picture soundtrack will be released by Walt Disney Records on March 10, 2017.

The pre-order is available now here.

Star Wars Day at Sea Returns to Disney Cruise Line in 2018

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 12, 2017

Star Wars Day at Sea will return to the Disney Fantasy on select Disney Cruise Line 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from January through April 2018. The special cruise features a one-day extravaganza of all things Star Wars including:

A deck party featuring Star Wars Characters, music, dancing and fireworks
Photo opportunities with Characters from across the Stars Wars universe
An onboard version of the Jedi Training Academy, where young Padawans learn lightsaber maneuvers
Star Wars-themed games and activities at Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
Stellar food and beverage offerings
Screenings of the Star Wars films—including the latest theatrical release—plus episodes of Disney’s animated series Star Wars Rebels
Exclusive themed merchandise

Below are the 2018 and 2017 Star Wars Day at Sea departure dates:

2018 7-Night Western Caribbean Sailings

January 6, 2018
January 20, 2018
February 3, 2018
February 17, 2018
March 3, 2018
March 17, 2018
March 31, 2018
April 14, 2018

2018 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Sailings

January 13, 2018
January 27, 2018
February 10, 2018
February 24, 2018
March 10, 2018
March 24, 2018
April 7, 2018

2017 7-Night Western Caribbean Sailings

January 21, 2017
February 4, 2017
February 18, 2017
March 4, 2017
March 18, 2017
April 1, 2017
April 15, 2017

2017 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Sailings

January 28, 2017
February 11, 2017
February 25, 2017
March 11, 2017
March 25, 2017
April 8, 2017

Star Wars Day at Sea is a one day, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will thrill all the younglings, Padawans and Jedi Masters in your family. For the remainder of your voyage, look forward to a fun-filled itinerary of entertainment and activities—from Broadway-style shows and innovative dining to unforgettable Port Adventure excursions.

Entertainment and other events are subject to change without notice. Merchandise offerings are available while supplies last.

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

New ‘Characters in Flight’ hot air balloon design unveiled this morning!

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Chip

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January 12, 2017

Our friends at Blog Mickey dropped by Disney Springs this morning for the unveiling of the all new Characters in Flight Balloon design and it looks interesting!

We reported last week how this attraction would go down for a few days so they could bring in and inflate the new hot air balloon design!

Unlike previous designs the new balloon doesn’t have any Disney Characters on it which is disappointing… Makes you wonder if they might change their name going forward?

Characters in Flight will be reopening on Saturday, January 14th.

(For more photos of the new design click here)

What do you think of the new design? Let us know in the comment box below.

Photo credit blogmickey.com

Minnie Rocks the Dots event coming to Disney World & Disneyland

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Chip

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January 12, 2017

On Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 Disney will be celebrating National Polka Dot Day with none other than Minnie Mouse at special event at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and you’re invited!

Visit Disney Springs or Downtown Disney District on January 22 dressed in your polka-dotted finest to join the celebrations – including special photo opportunities, entertainment, a commemorative button, discounts and giveaways.

Stay tuned to the Chip and Co for more details on how you can #RockTheDots in the coming weeks

New ‘Star Wars: Galactic Nights’ Ticketed Event Coming to Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 12, 2017

If you are a fan of Star Wars, and miss Star Wars Weekends, then this is the event for you! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is hosting a Star Wars Evening that guests can attend to celebrate their love of all things Star Wars.

Star Wars: Galactic Nights will take place on April 14, 2017, from 7:00 PM to midnight. Tickets are available for $124 per child and $129 per adult (plus tax). Guests are encouraged to wear costumes, but they must adhere to Disney’s Costuming guidelines.

Attractions that will be open during the event include:

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Star Wars Launch Bay
Star Wars: Path of the Jedi
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Toy Story Mania!
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Great Movie Ride
Muppet*Vision 3D
Voyage of the Little Mermaid

In addition to the rides and attractions that will be open, there will be a Scavenger Hunt, Character Meet and Greets in the Launch Bay, as well as as Character interactions in and around Star Tours (keep an eye out for Ewoks!!), Star Wars Fireworks, and MORE! Check out Disney’s site for the full lineup and event information here.

Will you be attending this Intergalactic event?

If you would like to experience Star Wars: Galactic Nights, but are unsure of where to begin, 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.

photo: Disney

This Adorable Disney Love Bed Set is Perfect for Disney Addicts

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Danielle

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January 11, 2017

Oh my goodness! This Disney Love bed set, has totally stolen my Disney Addict heart! The soft vintage pastels, with the minimalist style Mickey and Minnie are just too adorable to handle!

I’m always on the look out for “grown up” Disney bedding. Just because we have a king or queen size bed, doesn’t mean we don’t want adorable Disney inspired bed sets too! I might have melted when I came across this set, okay I totally melted. As much as I love my “Tangled” inspired bedroom, I think this is convincingly cute enough for me to at least switch to for the Spring! Did I mention it not only comes in queen, but also KING too! They come with a duvet cover, fitted sheet, and sham pillow case. I can’t even handle it, it’s just too much cuteness for me!

What do you think of this adorably cute Disney Love bed set?