Media Exclusive Preview Review of LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS 4D Film and Newly Themed Imagination Zone

May 27, 2016

LEGOLAND Florida Resort invited the media and annual passholders to an exclusive after-hours event. The free event provided a sneak preview of the new LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS 4D film and the re-themed Imagination Zone. The event also offered give-aways, ample time to explore Imagination Zone, and complimentary snacks and beverages.

I was thrilled to be in attendance at this fun and interactive sneak preview event. The attendees were divided into two teams: Team Macy and Team Clay. I was part of Team Macy. The first adventure for Team Macy was to visit and explore the re-themed Imagination Zone, set to open May 27, 2016. Upon arrival, we were offered cookies and bottled water. We then had time to explore the newly themed areas of Imagination Zone. The four new areas are Water Zone, Creation Zone, Bulding Zone and Flight Zone.

Water Zone encourages guests to imagine and design awesome sea creatures with virtual Lego bricks through the use of touch-screen technology. When your sea creature is complete you send it to swim in the immersive floor-to-ceiling underwater coral reef. Guests will find strategically placed bins of Lego bricks throughout the space. Youngsters can create sea life models to display on the baseplates mounted to the wall. These wall-mounted baseplates are a concept that sets Legoland a step above the rest with regards to understanding the needs of children. Children do not have to take apart their creation before they leave. They can proudly display their model on a base plate for other visitors to see.

The Creation Zone area is located at the entrance of the Imagination Zone. This space is designed along a curved corridor with padded Lego pits filled with thousands of Lego bricks. The Lego display baseplates are scattered along the the walls in Creation Zone too. While children are imagining and building their creations, family members can choose a Lego-shaped ottoman to sit and relax on as they wait.

The new Building Zone area provides guests the inspiration to dream, invent, and experiment with Lego bricks. This space is designed to inspire future engineers and designers to test their skills. On display you will find a lighthouse, a design school and an earthquake-proof tower.

Flight Zone is showcased as the centerpiece of the re-themed Imagination Zone. Visitors to this area are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to build flying machines. Once their contraption is complete, they compete against others in a race along curved suspended ziplines.

The next excursion for Team Macy was to the Wells Fargo Fun Town Theater to view the 4D film LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: The Book of Creativity, opening at Legoland Florida Resort on May 26, 2016. Upon arrival we were offered popcorn and bottled water. We were then handed 4D glasses and ushered along the red carpet and into the theater. Once seated we played a rousing game of “Know Your Knight.” Team Macy had to guess the Knight based upon certain characteristics. The five knights are Clay, Macy, Aaron, Lance and Axl. After this there were giveaways of LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS building sets.

Prior to viewing the film we were introduced to the LEGO Kid CEO Tommy Parker via an exclusive preview of his upcoming television commercial. The lights went down in the theater and the 12 1/2 minute movie preview began. The storyline is primarily about teamwork and immerses guests into the film. We join five young knights on their quest to keep the Book of Creativity out of the hands of Jestro, the Book of Monsters, and their Lava Monsters. I enjoyed the special effects presented throughout the film. There were moments of fog, wind, and lights. I also found the sound quality to be excellent. I have seen many of the LEGO films and movies and I believe this is the best one yet.

If you are looking for a fun, immersive and interactive family adventure then a visit to Legoland Florida Resort may be exactly what you are looking for. You can easily spend the better part of a day exploring the newly themed Imagination Zone and viewing the film LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: The Book of Creativity. These new offerings will inspire your imagination while encouraging you to explore and invent together as a family. Awesome awaits at Legoland Florida Resort!

16 Reasons to Visit the Disneyland Resort in Summer 2016

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 27, 2016

There has never been a better time to visit The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California than summer 2016. The exciting summer season kicks off on May 27th when “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” premieres at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park. The 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, which features stunning entertainment, sparkling décor, themed food and merchandise, will conclude on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.

Here’s 16 for ‘16 – a line-up of summer experiences found only at the Disneyland Resort:

At Disney California Adventure Park

1.“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” a new musical adaptation based on Disney’s animated blockbuster film, is performed daily at the Hyperion Theater. The show brings to life the timeless story of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, in a spectacular musical stage production. From the moment the curtain rises, guests are mesmerized by this heartwarming tale of two sisters who learn that their love for each other is what matters most. With a cast of beloved characters, an engaging story and unforgettable songs, audiences can expect an incredible theatrical experience that will delight the entire family. The show is directed by Liesl Tommy, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award® for her Broadway show “Eclipsed.” The story’s endearing characters of Olaf and Sven are brought to life on stage through the creative efforts of master puppet designer Michael Curry, who co-designed with director Julie Taymor the puppets of “The Lion King” on Broadway and many other Disney parades, shows and projects.

2. Soarin’ Around the World — Your imaginations can take flight in this entirely new epic reimagining of a classic attraction. Beginning June 17, get ready to soar over the Great Wall of China, glide over the windy peak of the Matterhorn in Switzerland and sail over Australia’s majestic Sydney Harbor. Located in the Grizzly Peak Airfield area of Disney California Adventure, utilizing the very hanger where Disney’s original “Soarin’ Over California” attraction first flew, this next generation flight is an exhilarating aerial adventure that immerses guests in a global multi-sensory experience, complete with stunning sights, spectacular sounds and even subtle scents.

3. In Cars Land, the sensational Radiator Springs Racers and exuberant Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree have been joined by a new attraction. The fun-filled Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters attraction at Casa Della Tires dances with joy as Luigi’s cugini (cousins) have come from Carsoli, Italy, to celebrate Race Day in Radiator Park guests hop aboard miniature Italian roadsters, in the style of late 1950s micro cars and groove with Luigi’s singing in a precision-choreographed dance across a trackless “dance floor.” Each car has its own routine, so guests can enjoy different ride experiences during each dance.

4. Capturing the excitement of “Captain America: Civil War,” Captain America is making appearances in Hollywood Land at Disney California Also swinging into Hollywood Land is everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

At Disneyland Park

Exciting Star Wars experiences in Disneyland Park celebrate the Star Wars film saga.

5. Star Wars Launch Bay invites guests to visit a Star Wars-themed cantina, discover authentic replicas of film props, and encounter Star Wars characters such as Chewbacca, from the light side, and Kylo Ren from the dark

6. The Star Wars-themed transformation of Space Mountain into Hyperspace Mountain thrusts guests into an X-wing Starfigher battle as they race through the darkness. The experience is enhanced by a thrilling soundtrack, inspired by the Star Wars films’ musical themes and re-orchestrated to match every move in the attraction.

7. At the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction, guests encounter an exciting adventure and characters from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” while journeying aboard a Starspeeder 1000.

8. Guests relive stories from the Star Wars saga – or discover them for the first time — through the short “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” film which connects iconic scenes from the iconic films in fun ways.

9. The popular interactive show Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple has been reimagined with Darth Vader and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor from the popular Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels.

10. Additional highlights of a summer visit to Disneyland include unique limited-time opportunities to experience favorite attractions in new While the Disneyland Railroad is temporarily closed, guests at the Main Street and New Orleans Square Train Stations can get up-close with the historic steam engines that have circled Disneyland park for decades and learn about them firsthand from Disneyland Railroad engineers. Limited-time experiences for the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia are also planned this summer.

60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration Spectaculars Continue

The stunning entertainment found every year at the Disneyland Resort is now even more dazzling with Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, continuing through Sept. 5, 2016.

11. The sparkling “Paint the Night” parade builds on the tradition of breathtaking nighttime parades in Disneyland Park that began with the “Main Street Electrical ” Illuminated almost entirely by LED lights, “Paint the Night” is a state-of-the art, vibrant wonder that immerses guests in the magical, luminescent worlds of many Disney and Disney●Pixar characters, including Ariel, the Little Mermaid; Woody and Buzz Lightyear from “Toy Story”’; Lightning McQueen from “Cars,” Disney Princesses and Mickey Mouse and his pals.

12. The “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular entertains guests from the tips of their toes to the sky high above, surrounding the audience with music, dazzling visual projections and other special effects that bring the pyrotechnics to life in surprising Guests may enjoy the projections from multiple locations, including Main Street, U.S.A., and Small World mall.

13. At Disney California Adventure, “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” is a fun-filled version of the popular, nighttime “World of Color” Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris joins Mickey Mouse on a magical water canvas, bringing to life the remarkable story of Walt Disney and The Happiest Place on Earth with animated imagery, live-action film, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score.

14. Disneyland Diamond Days,** an exciting text-in-for-a-chance-to-win sweepstakes, awards daily and weekly prizes as part of the Diamond Weekly prizes include authentic one- and two-carat diamonds custom engraved for Disney – one-carat diamonds are paired with a stay in the Disneyland Dream suite – as well as a one-of-a-kind dazzled Mickey Mouse ear hat adorned with crystals and a white gold plated, silver emblem with a large topaz and smaller pavé diamonds; and private experiences in the park such as a Breakfast in Mickey’s Toontown or an exotic Jungle Cruise Dinner. The available prizes vary each week. Daily prizes also are awarded during the Diamond Celebration, and each daily prize package for that day includes an individualized tour of the parks with dining, preferred access to select attractions, and VIP viewing at some of the dazzling nighttime spectaculars. Daily prize winners must be present on the Disneyland Resort premises at the time of entry and at the time of prize redemption in order to be able to enjoy these special experiences, and theme park admission is not necessary to enter or win the sweepstakes. More details, including a complete list of prizes, may be found at http://www.Disneyland.com/DiamondDays.

Themed Dining and Other Experiences

15. Any visit to the Disneyland Resort becomes more special with themed dining and refreshments, and the resort presents some tasty surprises this summer. At Disneyland, the Star Wars-themed menu at Galactic Grill includes the Darth Tamale, a First Order Specialty Burger with Angus beef and chorizo on a dark bun, and The Pastry Menace éclair. Plaza Inn is ideal for family dining with a menu that features fried chicken, pot roast and made-to-order Children and the young at heart are delighted to encounter Disney characters at the “Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park” at Plaza Inn, one of several character meals at the resort.

16. At Disney California Adventure, the recently opened Smokejumpers Grill inside Grizzly Peak Airfield fires up delicious burgers and other favorites, all served in a themed environment. The popular Cove Bar along Paradise Bay serves beverages and appetizers in an expanded patio The elegant Carthay Circle Restaurant continues to provide an ideal location for fine dining and adult relaxation in its lounge. And guests who want to meet Disney Princesses will find them at the character dining at Ariel’s Grotto.

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Source: http://disneylandnews.com

Brand New Short Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 27, 2016

This October marks the 90th birthdays of two major British icons: The Queen, and Winnie-the-Pooh! To celebrate both of these milestones, a new illustrated short, entitled “Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday” has been released. The short tells the story of Pooh and his friends going to take birthday gifts to Her Majesty the Queen, as well as some of their adventures they encounter in England.

The short is narrated by Jim Broadbent, who was honored to tell this new story:

“I have been a fan of Winnie-the-Pooh since I was a boy, in fact I named my very first and much loved teddy ‘Pooh’ and that can only have been after the A. A. Milne character. I’ve loved being part of this story to celebrate The Queen’s 90th birthday and Winnie-the-Pooh’s 90th anniversary; it’s been an honour to narrate such an iconic story and I want to wish both Her Majesty The Queen and Winnie-the-Pooh a very Happy 90th!”

“Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday” is made perfectly complete with illustrations done by Mark Burgess, who modeled the styling after classic Pooh-illustrator E. H. Shepherd.

You can check out the new short below:

Visit the Disney-inspired video portal to download and experience the royal adventure yourself.Photo credit: Disney

Movie Review – Alice Through the Looking Glass

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 27, 2016

This past weekend, I had the incredible experience of seeing “Alice Through the Looking Glass” in 3D at the Real D headquarters. Having enjoyed the first movie, and being an avid lover of the Disney animated “Alice”, as well as the Lewis Carol books, I was both excited yet unsure of what to expect from this new film. It has attached to it a different director, and an all-new original story, yet the whimsical familiarities and stellar cast we have come to know and love. Now I’m here to share with you our official, spoiler-free review!

The 2010 “Alice in Wonderland” film was directed by Tim Burton, which meant “Alice Through the Looking Glass” director James Bobin had some very big shoes to fill! Bobin and the design team definitely stayed true to the iconic “Burton” look of the film, which I was very happy about. But what I really loved is that Bobin really made the film it’s own entity, it didn’t feel like he was trying to direct how Burton would direct, instead he kept the Burtonesque look of the film, yet the tone felt very different. A different tone definitely felt necessary for this film, as our characters are all 6 years more experienced, and have developed much over that time.

Not only did Bobin deliver in giving us very rich characters who have grown in wisdom and wonder (and in the Queen of Hearts case, head circumference), but every actor gave their all. It wasn’t just a casual re-visit to Alice, Hatter, or the White Queen. Instead, we learn more about their backstories, vulnerabilities, and their hearts.

Johnny Depp of course gave another wonderfully quirky performance as the Mad Hatter, but in this film audiences get to experience a more human side of him. Depp delivered a perfectly balanced performance of whimsy and reality.

Anne Hathaway (the White Queen) also got to explore the richness of her character in “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” I felt in this film her character had more dimensions, and seemed more relatable as opposed to being the perfect and beloved Queen.

Helena Bonham Carter gave us another stellar performance as the delightfully hotheaded Queen of Hearts. We also get to learn more about her childhood, and how she became a villain. For fans of the “Maleficent” movie, you will definitely love the focus of a villain origin story. In this film, we also got to see more sisterly interactions between the two queens.

New to “Alice Through the Looking Glass” is Sacha Baron Cohen’s character, Time. Time was one of my favorite parts of this film, and helped tie the film altogether. Not only through comedic moments, but by having moments of empathy for both the Queen of Hearts and Alice.

Mia Wasikowska (Alice) did an incredible job at playing an adult Alice. We always just see Alice in all adaptations as a child, so Wasikowska was placed with the task of figuring out how Alice would be as more of an adult, yet still believing the unpossible can happen. Her character was innocent and kind, yet brave and more sensible. It was incredible to see this character developed so much from the first film, and I couldn’t get enough of watching her portray a form of Alice that “Wonderland” fans have not yet seen before.

Aside from the stellar cast and amazing directing job, the film was of course visually stunning. There was so much focus on details in the sets, costumes, and props, which made every moment of “Alice Through the Looking Glass” a work of art. I would definitely recommend seeing the film in 3D, as I feel it enhanced the story and felt perfect in having the audience truly feel they are in Wonderland.

The film hits U.S. theaters May 27th.

Tiffins Restaurant now open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 27, 2016

Tiffins Restaurant is now open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The all new menu is inspired by the tastes of Africa, Asia and South America.

Some of the samplings available are:

Lobster Popcorn Thai Curry Soup; miso-glazed black cod; whole, sustainable fish; Wagyu striploin, and the South American chocolate ganache. (There also are chicken, lamb, pork and duck entrées.) Cocktails are refreshing, and wines focus on sustainable, organic vintages and bio-dynamic viticulture.

The porch of Nomad Lounge is bound to be a popular locale, with comfy couches and chairs, ceiling fans and a menu of small bites and beverages. (No reservations necessary.)

Tiffins is open for lunch and dinner. For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com/dine or call 407-WDW-DINE.

If you’d like to plan a trip to WDW to experience their new offerings, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE Disney vacation planning services. I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Contact me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

photo credit: Disney

It’s a Small World to close for 3 week Refurbishment

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 27, 2016

Attention fans of “the happiest cruise that ever sailed”: it has been announced that It’s a Small World will be closed for a 3 week refurbishment this summer from August 22, 2016; re-opening to guests on Sept 16th, 2016. Get to the park to ride it before it’s gone for a few weeks!

If you’d also like to know the most current Walt Disney World Park closures you can find those here.

If you’d like to plan a last minute summer vacation to ride It’s a Small World, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE Disney vacation planning services. I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Contact me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

photo credit: Disney

New Campaign to #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 26, 2016

Recently, the fan driven campaign #GiveElsaAGirlfriend for “Frozen 2” has been flooding social media, gaining lots of traction and even the attention of Idina Menzel herself. Now the LGBTQ community and supporters have begun a new hashtag social media campaign, rooting for Marvel’s Captain America to get a boyfriend.

The hashtag was started by Marvel fan Jess Salerno on Twitter:

#givecaptainamericaaboyfriend

— jess (@thewntersoIdier) May 11, 2016

Now you can see lots of varying and strong opinions looking up #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend on Twitter and Facebook. Some popular opinions fans have rooting for this hashtag to become reality in a future “Captain America” film is for Cap to have Bucky Barnes or Falcon as a love interest.

What are your thoughts on the campaign? Do you think Disney and Marvel will listen to these thousands of fans’ tweets, and maybe create a character in a future film that’s a part of the LGBTQ community?

Lilly Pulitzer & TROPHY ROOM Join Disney Springs’ Town Center

Danielle

May 26, 2016

Recently the Town Center opened up at Disney Springs, formerly known as Down Town Disney. With the new section open, many new stores have come to Disney springs, including the newest edition Lilly Pulitzer and TROPHY ROOM.

Lilly Pulitzer & TROPHY ROOM are completely different from each other, but are both popular brands with a wide appeal.

Lilly Pulitzer is vibrant, bright, and whimsical featuring a variety of playful prints. The apparel and accessories are done in the iconic “Lilly Style” which makes every nook and cranny of the boutique reminiscent of its Palm Beach roots.

The TROPHY ROOM is a cool store showcasing sleek sneakers and exclusive merchandise. This location is the first of it’s kind, and is founded by Marcus Jordan, who is the son of the legendary NBA player Michael Jordan. Marcus created the trophy room from inspiration of the real-life trophy room of his father. There’s even charming pictures of the family in the shop.

Being a South Florida girl, my heart is always with Lilly! Her iconic print style has become a symbol of South Florida beach life, and I’m sure the new shop in Disney Springs will be just as lively and bright! I hear the dressing rooms even have hand painted murals inside them.

With both Lilly Pulitzer & TROPHY ROOM joining Disney Springs which new store fits with your style?

Cute and Fun Disney Cord Protectors for Cellphones and Tablets

Danielle

May 26, 2016

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t obsessed with insanely cute Disney themed phone accessories. So I would also be lying if I said I didn’t totally love these Disney Cord Protectors on Amazon!

I’ve admitted before that I usually surf my phone and play games while it’s charging, and that ends up making for lots of damaged cords. I loved the spiral ones that we found earlier this year, but these are even easier to use, and still just as cute! These are perfect to protect your cables, they are simple to use. These are made of high quality materials, so they will not only save your cables but they will not break. The great part about these is they fit and clip over the cord easily where the cable meets the charging end that goes into the phone. Which is where they usually break, in fact everyone of mine has broken there. These will add extra strength at this point to prevent breakage and save your cable.

Not only do you get a set of three to make your phone look extra cute while charging, but it will save you money on cables in the long run. They have a bunch of Disney characters available too, Stitch, Sully, Mike Wazowski, Scrump, Winnie the Pooh and more!

You can get your very own set of Disney Cord Protectors here!

What about you, do your cords break all the time, or have you ever tried one of these fun cord savers before?

Press Conference – Alice Through the Looking Glass

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 26, 2016

From left to right: Anne Hathaway (White Queen), Suzanne Todd (Producer), and Mia Wasikowska (Alice)

For anyone who has seen the “Alice Through the Looking Glass” trailers, it’s evident that the film has the same dazzling visuals and whimsical stylizing as the first movie. To tie in perfectly with the look of the movie, the “Alice Through the Looking Glass” Los Angeles press conference was held at the elaborate Montage Beverly Hills hotel. Tall, ornate ceilings, golden chandeliers, candelabras…it truly felt like a fantasy setting.

As I walked into the room the conference was being held, the stage was set-up impeccably, with gorgeous upholstered chaise lounges that was a perfect nod to Colleen Atwood’s costume design for the film, complete with delicate and colorful teacups, saucers, and tea time treats.

The scenery made me reminiscence and relive the wonderful experience that was “Alice Through the Looking Glass” all over again.

Speaking at the conference was director James Bobin, as well as producer producer Suzanne Todd, and actresses Anne Hathaway (the White Queen) and Mia Wasikowska (Alice).

James Bobin discussed how it was quite an exciting challenge to figure out the appropriate balance to pay homage to Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland”, and the iconic style of this film franchise that Burton created, while also making sure it was true to his own directing style. It was crucial to him for “Alice Through the Looking Glass” to feel like a separate movie from the first, yet be cohesive. He was more than willing to step up to this task, and he said with such a stellar cast and crew attached to the film, it was an honor and opportunity of a lifetime that he couldn’t pass up directing. Bobin explained that in order to achieve his vision for “Alice”, he wanted to make sure lots of attention-to-detail was paid to people, objects, and settings in the background; for audiences to be like Alice by digging deeper and focus on what’s going on in the world around you, not just what’s right in front of us. What also excited him about being a part of this franchise was his longtime love for Lewis Carol, author of the Alice in Wonderland books, which he has loved since childhood.

Whereas Bobin’s love for “Alice” came from the Lewis Carol books, producer Suzanne Todd’s introduction to the world of Wonderland was by going on the Alice in Wonderland dark ride at Disneyland as a child. Todd said making the film was quite an experience, since there are countless visual effects and every single detail in the film is very stylized, there were constantly decisions needing to be made. She said that it goes to show what a talented crew there was behind the film, as they were able to collaborate and work together to effectively make the decisions on all the aspects of the film that were needed.

Actress Mia Wasikowska had the incredible opportunity with this film to re-visit the Alice character that started her acting career, and described it as “pleasantly unexpected” and “humbling”. Like Bobin and Todd, she has been a fan of “Alice in Wonderland” since childhood, with her introduction being the Disney animated classic. Wasikowska talked about how she loves getting to play Alice since she is a strong female lead in a major motion picture, and these roles can be rare to come across. She loves that the “Alice” movies have many female lead characters.

Anne Hathaway has an impressive Disney royalty resume, having played a Disney princess twice in the both “Princess Diaries” films, and the White Queen in “Alice in Wonderland”. She was excited to be back for round 2 of her role as White Queen in “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” but with quite a different twist from the first film: she gets to play the Queen both in present day and in the past. Hathaway loved being able to explore the White Queen’s backstory with this film, as she felt it made her character deeper, and more relate able to audiences. Hathaway discussed how she is incredibly proud to be a part of the Disney family and the “Alice” films, as she finds it is very important for kids to feel like they can do, like Alice, the un-possible. And she agrees with Wasikowska, that the fact that there are strong females present in these films makes them a unique, yet important milestone in Hollywood today.

Hathaway became a fan of the Lewis Carol stories as a teenager, during a time where she felt very isolated she found kinship in his writings. She feels that the “Alice” stories help create a feeling of comfort to those who feel out of place in this world.

The cast and crew’s love for “Alice” that they shared at the press conference is clear to see illuminated on the big screen. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” was evidently full of passion and dedication for the story and characters, and having a team that contained such love for the world that Lewis Carol created made for an impeccable movie. You can check out our full length official review here. The film comes out May 27th, and is definitely one that’s not to be missed!

Magic Kingdom is the most visited theme park in the world!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 26, 2016

The Global Attraction Attendance report was published today by The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) for 2015 and Magic Kingdom is once again on top! This report is only an estimate of theme parks worldwide attendance as no theme park gives actual figures to the association.

Here is a what the report found out:

The Magic Kingdom is the most visited park in the world! The attendance continues to rise to 20.4 million, up 6% from 2014 which was up 3% from 2013.
Disneyland was number 2 at 18 million
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea fell 3-4% in 2015

Magic Kingdom being number one is great news for Disney but as you can see Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Orlando is gaining on Disney!

If you would like to read the full report you can view it here – 2015 TEA/AECOM Theme Park Attendance report.

100 Disney Channel Original Movie Marathon Full Schedule

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 26, 2016

In anticipation for Disney Channel’s 100th original movie, “Adventures in Babysitting” debuting on June 24th, there will be a movie marathon Disney fans will have to tune in for: A marathon of all 100 of their original movies ever made! I will definitely be tuning in to relive the nostalgia of my childhood, with movies like “Zenon”, “Halloweentown”, and “Rip Girls” (just to name a few).

The marathon will be beginning this Friday, and the movies will air periodically up until the June 24th 100th movie debut. The full schedule for the marathon is below (the times are in ET):

Friday, May 27th

10:00 a.m. – Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
11:20 a.m. – Read It and Weep
12:55 p.m. – Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
2:40 p.m. – Jump In!
4:15 p.m. – Lemonade Mouth
6:15 p.m. – Zapped
8:00 p.m. – High School Musical 2
9:55 p.m. – The Cheetah Girls 2
11:45 p.m. – Zenon the Zequel
1:25 a.m. – Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
2:55 a.m. – Twitches Too
4:25 a.m. – Alley Cats Strike!

Saturday, May 28th

6:25 a.m. – You Wish!
8:05 a.m. – The Proud Family Movie
9:50 a.m. – Quints
11:25 a.m. – Horse Sense
1:10 p.m. – Cow Belles
2:50 p.m. – Twitches
4:30 p.m. – The Even Stevens Movie
6:15 p.m. – Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
8:00 p.m. – Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
9:50 p.m. – Princess Protection Program
11:30 p.m. – The Cheetah Girls: One World
1:05 a.m. – Zenon: Z3
2:40 a.m. – Halloweentown High
4:20 a.m. – The Thirteenth Year

Sunday, May 29th

6:00 a.m. – Right on Track
7:45 a.m. – Full-Court Miracle
9:35 a.m. – Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook-Off
11:20 a.m. – Brink!
1:10 p.m. – Double Teamed
2:55 p.m. – Rip Girls
4:35 p.m. – Motocrossed
6:20 p.m. – Cloud 9
8:00 p.m. – Teen Beach 2
9:55 p.m. – Bad Hair Day
11:40 p.m. – How to Build a Better Boy
1:20 a.m. – Pixel Perfect
2:55 a.m. – The Other Me
4:30 a.m. – Genius

Monday, May 30th

10:00 a.m. – Stuck in the Suburbs
11:30 a.m. – Halloweentown
1:05 p.m. – Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
2:55 p.m. – Smart House
4:25 p.m. – High School Musical
6:15 p.m. – Camp Rock
8:00 p.m. – Descendants
10:05 p.m. – Teen Beach Movie
11:55 p.m. – Cadet Kelly
1:50 a.m. – The Cheetah Girls
3:35 a.m. – Johnny Tsunami

Tuesday, May 31st
12:00 a.m. – Return to Halloweentown
02:00 a.m. – Can of Worms

Wednesday, June 1st
12:00 a.m. – Going to the Mat
02:00 a.m. – Miracle in Lane 2

Thursday, June 2nd
12:00 a.m. – The Suite Life Movie
02:00 a.m. – A Ring of Endless Light

Friday, June 3rd
12:00 a.m. – Invisible Sister
02:00 a.m. – Now You See It

Saturday, June 4th
12:00 a.m. – Girl vs. Monster
02:00 a.m. – Phantom of the Megaplex

Sunday, June 5th
12:00 a.m. – Tru Confessions
02:00 a.m. – Tiger Cruise

Monday, June 6th
12:00 a.m. – Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire
02:00 a.m. – Under Wraps

Tuesday, June 7th
12:00 a.m. – Den Brother
02:00 a.m. – Go Figure

Wednesday, June 8th
12:00 a.m. – Avalon High
02:00 a.m. – Jett Jackson: The Movie

Thursday, June 9th
12:00 a.m. – Minutemen
02:00 a.m. – Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

Friday, June 10th
12:00 a.m. – The Poof Point
02:00 a.m. – Up, Up and Away

Saturday, June 11th
12:00 a.m. – Life is Ruff
02:00 a.m. – Hounded

Sunday, June 12th
12:00 a.m. – Ready to Run
02:00 a.m. – The Jennie Project

Monday, June 13th
12:00 a.m. – The Scream Team
02:00 a.m. – Don’t Look Under the Bed

Tuesday, June 14th
12:00 a.m. – The Color of Friendship
02:00 a.m. – Buffalo Dreams

Wednesday, June 15th
12:00 a.m – Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!
02:00 a.m. – Hatching Pete

Thursday, June 16th
12:00 a.m. – The Ultimate Christmas Present
02:00 a.m. – ‘Twas the Night

Friday, June 17th
12:00 a.m. – StarStruck
02:00 a.m. – Geek Charming

Saturday, June 18th
12:00 a.m. – Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board
02:00 a.m. – Jumping Ship

Sunday, June 19th
12:00 a.m. – Dadnapped
02:00 a.m. – Get a Clue

Monday, June 20th
12:00 a.m. – Let It Shine
02:00 a.m. – Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure

Tuesday, June 21st
12:00 a.m. – The Luck of the Irish
02:00 a.m. – You Lucky Dog

Wednesday, June 22nd
12:00 a.m. – Radio Rebel
02:00 a.m. – Frenemies

Thursday, June 23rd
12:00 a.m. – Gotta Kick It Up!
02:00 a.m. – Stepsister From Planet Weird

Friday, June 24th
8:00 p.m. – Adventures in Babysitting

After taking a look at this schedule, I think my DVR is going to be pretty full! Which Disney Channel Original movie are you most excited to see again?

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