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The Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are now offering an exciting summer rate!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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The Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels located inside Walt Disney World are now offering an exciting rate for bookings through September 30th. The “Summer Salebration” is a great way to experience all that Walt Disney World has to offer including the still expanding Disney Springs.

If you have still not made your summer vacation plans to Walt Disney World do not stress, there is a great deal being offered. A great way to experience the destination is by taking advantage of the appealing “Summer Salebration” rates that are being offered by the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels for stays through September 30, 2016. The special rates provide the opportunity to take in the many fun new offerings throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, such as Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Frozen Ever After in Norway at Epcot, The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot.

Not only can you experience the many terrific new offerings at the significantly expanded and enhanced Disney Springs, formerly known as the Downtown Disney area. When work is completed in 2016, Disney Springs will have expanded to more than 150 shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

Featuring an ideal location in the Walt Disney World Resort, these seven Official Walt Disney World Hotels are within an easy walk to Disney Springs. Inspired by Florida’s charming waterfront towns, historic architecture and natural beauty, Disney Springs features four distinct outdoor neighborhoods, with a high-quality, diverse mix of retailers, entertainment, upscale restaurants, and casual dining options.

In addition to featuring an ideal location at an outstanding value, the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels also provide shuttle transportation every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, two water parks, and to the Disney Springs area.

Plus, as a bonus, guests at these hotels also receive the “2016 Disney Springs Passport” booklet that features exclusive discounts and specials from Disney Springs merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining. Among the coupons featured in the booklet are discounts at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, House of Blues® Restaurant, and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop.

The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ “Summer Salebration Rates” for stays through September 30, 2016 are:

  • B Resort & Spa – rates from $99 per room, per night
  • Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel – rates from $69 per room, per night
  • Buena Vista Palace – rates from $89 per room, per night
  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – Orlando Lake Buena Vista — rates from $89 per suite, per night
  • Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $99 per room, per night
  • Holiday Inn located in the Walt Disney World® Resort – rates from $99 per room, per night
  • Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – rates from $72 per room, per night.

To see the Summer Salebration Rates being offered click here 

The special rates are available for stays through September 30, 2016, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups.

Visiting provides the opportunity to take in such special events as:

  • Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – through July 23, 2016 at Epcot
  • Disney Night of Joy – Sept. 9-10, 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
  • Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – select nights September 2-October 31, 2016 at Magic Kingdom Park
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – September 14-November 14, 2016 at Epcot.

Other benefits of staying at one of the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels include:

  • The ability to purchase Disney theme park admissions at each hotel
  • Advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World® Resort golf courses
  • Disney Merchandise store located in each hotel
  • The ability to book advance dining and dinner show reservations for all restaurants across the Walt Disney World® Resort.

The re-imagined Disney Springs overflows with the sights, sounds and flavors that come together in a beautiful outdoor environment with a charming waterfront setting. Set amid beautiful open-air promenades and bubbling springs, this vibrant destination features four distinct outdoor neighborhoods:  The Landing, Town Center, Marketplace, and West Side.

Well underway in its transformation, Disney Springs already has many new offerings that are open. Among these are 25 exciting new retail tenants and nine new specialty dining locations that just opened their doors in Town Center in May. Read all about everything new at Disney Springs here

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels (DisneySpringsHotels.com) is a consortium of seven Official Walt Disney World® Hotels that includes:

  • B Resort & Spa — the stylish resort opened in June 2014 with 394 newly renovated guest rooms, the full-service B Indulged® AVEDA Spa, and features the new American Kitchen Bar & Grill
  • Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel – the 18-story, 325-room resort overlooks scenic Lake Buena Vista and the Walt Disney World® Resort, and offers two restaurants, lounge, and wireless internet
  • Buena Vista Palace — situated on 27 lush acres, the 27-story contemporary hotel is just steps from the Disney SpringsTM area, and features a Character Breakfast every Sunday, sports grill and grab-and-go market
  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – Orlando Lake Buena Vista — the luxurious and newly renovated resort hotel features 229 spacious suites, and is the only all-suite resort hotel in the Disney SpringsTM Resort Area
  • Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – the closest hotel to Disney SpringsTM, the resort offers two pools, a Disney Character Breakfast each Sunday, seven restaurants and lounges (including Benihana® Steakhouse), and 24-hour fitness center
  • Holiday Inn located in the Walt Disney World® Resort — offers the ideal setting to stay, meet and play, featuring modern Florida décor and no resort fees
  • Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista — featuring Disney Character Breakfast 3 days a week, 394 comfortable guest rooms, six dining options, and the Oasis Aquatic Pool Playground with interactive water features.

Coca-Cola Store Orlando opens July 2nd at Disney Springs

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Coca‑Cola Store Orlando opens July 2 at Disney Springs, allowing guests to experience the world’s most iconic beverage brand at a new immersive retail destination. Just as Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind Disney experience delivering great dining, shopping and entertainment, Coca‑Cola Store Orlando is uniquely designed to showcase Coca‑Cola branded merchandise and entertaining experiences that inspire the senses.

Coca‑Cola Store Orlando is modeled after a 1920s Coca‑Cola bottling plant. Celebrating the history of Coca-Cola, the inviting brick exterior gives a nod to the brand’s heritage while the glass-accented entry pays tribute to the iconic Coca‑Cola green glass bottle. Inside, guests are welcomed by a 30-foot-wide blown-glass chandelier crafted from repurposed Coca‑Cola bottles – just one example of how this unique retail experience was designed with the environment in mind. The store – one of only three retail locations operated by The Coca‑Cola Company in the United States – features a broad assortment of Coca-Cola branded merchandise. A line of sustainable fashion apparel and other handmade items crafted from recycled materials showcase the 5by20™ collection – an array of items created by women artisans from around the world.

Guests can visit the refreshing rooftop beverage bar and taste an ice-cold Coca‑Cola while taking in the sights of Disney Springs. For the ultimate Coke experience, guests can choose from a variety of Coca‑Cola brands from around the world such as Beverly from Italy and Thums Up from India, frozen beverages and over 100 drink choices via Coca‑Cola Freestyle®. A selection of specialty adult beverages is available in the evenings.

“Coca‑Cola shares much in common with Disney, including our ability to inspire unique moments of optimism and happiness for our fans,” said Russell Jacobs, General Manager of Retail and Attractions at The Coca‑Cola Company.

Stefanie Miller, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnership Marketing added, “We’ve been a proud partner of The Walt Disney Company since 1942, and both brands hold a special place in people’s hearts and minds. Now we’re raising a glass to Coca‑Cola Store Orlando, where Disney and Coca‑Cola fans alike can truly ‘Taste the Feeling.’”

Beginning in August, guests can share a moment with the famous Coca‑Cola Polar Bear. Bear hugs, high fives and photos will all be welcome!

This July be Sure to Try Disneyland’s New Toffee Gourmet Treats

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disneyland had mentioned some time back they would be offering some new toffee treats that would be available for a limited time, and that time has finally come!

Starting July 1, they’ll be offering a tantalizing and tart apple covered in creamy caramel, dipped in sweet milk chocolate and topped with crunchy toffee pieces, roasted almonds and chocolate drizzle. But their candy makers didn’t stop there – many of the toffee ingredients used for the apples can also be found on a marshmallow wand and crispy treat.

Look for these delicious treats and more at Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. and Hunny Spot in Critter Country at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure park and Marceline’s Confectionery in the Downtown Disney District.

Keep in mind, these treats will only be available from July 1-31, or while supplies last. Don’t miss out!

If you’d like to plan a trip to Disneyland to try these new sweet treats, but don’t know where to begin, then contact me today for more information, and to take advantage of my FREE Disney Vacation planning services. I specialize in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

Which one will you try first?

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Disney Launches New “Disney LOL” Social Content App

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Disney has launched Disney LOL (available on iOS and Android), a new app where families, including kids, can access Disney’s short-form social content in a singular, family-friendly, high-quality mobile app experience.

With Disney LOL, Disney fans of all ages can join the fun and view GIFs, Vines, short-form videos (up to two minutes) and browse through a variety of non-episodic content from Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Interactive Media , Star Wars, and Marvel. The app is free to download and available for iOS and Android in the United States and Canada.

The Disney LOL app builds on the success Disney is experiencing with content created for various social media and micro content platforms. Disney currently has 1.15 billion followers across these platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, YouTube, Snapchat and Vine), driving 325 million views per month.

“Our audience engages when we interpret classic Disney stories in new ways, with bite-sized, shareable pieces of content relatable to all ages,” Michael Hundgen, Director of Content Strategy and Editorial, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media said. “By bringing Disney’s social content into the Disney LOL app experience, we’re making it possible for all audiences to access this engaging content. We’re creating content for digitally-native families every day, and these new experiences offer Disney stories and characters in formats that are familiar to our audience and on the devices they use most.”

In addition to the Disney LOL app, families, including kids, can also enjoy Disney interactive content and short-form video on the new Disney LOL portal (lol.disney.com) and Mickey Video app.

  • On the web, the Disney LOL portal (lol.disney.com) is a uniquely Disney digital experience that features interactive Disney videos, games, memes, GIFs, micro-interactives, jokes, trivia, polls, and more.
  • The Mickey Video app features popular short-form (up to five minutes) Disney videos for kids and families. Content includes season three of Mickey Shorts (20 videos); Classic Mickey and Friends Cartoons plus curated collections and character pages, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto; additional short-form content from Disney-Pixar and more. Users can browse by character or collection, or dive right into the newest Mickey Shorts Season Three videos. The app is available on the iPhone, iPad and on Apple TV.
  • The Apple TV Mickey Video app delivers short-form Disney video content directly into living rooms. The five-minute duration of the videos makes for a perfect ‘living room’ experience, which offers less swiping and more of a ‘laid-back’ moment that audiences seek from the big screen.

With all three Disney experiences, safety is the top priority. The apps and website only serve age-appropriate content and provide a safe experience for users of all ages.

New Advertising Opportunity
Disney LOL, Mickey Video, and lol.disney.com are all free to download and access, but are (or will soon be) supported with advertising. Ads are produced by Disney content creators on behalf of advertisers and are clearly marked as ads, but formatted to integrate with the content.

● Disney LOL app offers 6 to 15 second ads in video or GIF format.

● Disney LOL portal (lol.disney.com) offers branded or sponsored interactive content including games and activities.

● The Mickey Video app will soon support advertising with pre-roll ads.
These new digital products make it possible for advertisers to align with the Disney brand and easily reach all ages in a safe way. Current advertising partners for the Disney LOL app include Hasbro and The LEGO Group.

Disney LOL is available in the App Store and on Google Play
Mickey Video is available in the App Store
Disney LOL on the web: http://lol.disney.com

Fabulously Chic Distressed Denim Mickey Ears

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Danielle
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Denim Mickey Ears 1If there is one thing we’ve learned by now, it’s that I LOVE Mickey Ears headbands. Of course that means I love unique finds, so you know I couldn’t resist these Distressed Denim Mickey Ears from BoiledSprats on Etsy.

These Distressed Denim Mickey Ears are sure to make you stand out in a crown. I love the frayed ear with the peek-a-boo patch underneath, it looks edgy but stylish. Each pair is also made with careful consideration to details, to ensure you get a fabulous pair of ears. If you love glitter and sparkles, you’ll be happy to see that these are constructed atop of a glitter hairband! You can get the Denim Mickey Ears in a light, or dark wash option. Another super cute detail, is you also get an “autograph” of the inspired character on the back of an ear! I can see Disney Addicts having fun with modern Disneybound styles using these ears too.

You can check out the fun varieties available below:

So what do you think of this chic and also unique twist on the beloved Mickey Ears? Would you wear these ears at the parks?

Single Rider Option Being Tested for Kali River Rapids

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that Disney will be testing a single rider option in for Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from July 3-17th. It appears they may be performing this new “test” in order to entice more people to ride Kali River Rapids, which is a large group-style water raft ride.

The testing is not a guaranteed option for riders, and may be offered intermittently throughout the trial phase, so be sure check the availability before you get in the queue. During this test, single rider guests will enter using the FastPass+ entrance and be separated further down the queue. All Guests choosing the single riders option must be at least 7 years old.

If you’d like to plan a trip to Walt Disney World, but don’t know where to begin, then contact me today for more information, and to take advantage of my FREE Disney Vacation planning services. I specialize in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

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Take a Video Tour of the New Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Location in Disney Springs

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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We had recently reported that the Disney Springs Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique had moved to a new location behind Once Upon a Toy, and today Disney has released a video tour of the new enchanting makeover location!

 

This year, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Springs celebrates 10 years. The original location inside World of Disney was the first enchanted beauty salon at Disney Parks. The newly expanded salon near Once Upon a Toy is five times larger than the original location.

Inspired by the Walt Disney’s “Cinderella,” the expanded salon has a country home-inspired feel that complements the story of Disney Springs. Essentially, this location is the place for princesses and knights to prepare for the royal ball.

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At this location, Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will continue making magical transformations for guests ages 3 to 12. Girls can choose a hairstyle then add make-up, nail color and accessories—even a Disney princess costume. Boys can join in the fun too, as they’re transformed into gallant knights.

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There are new interactive elements, décor and artwork found throughout the Boutique. The tile mural of Cinderella Castle just inside the Salon is gorgeous!

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In fall 2016, Disney will introduce the Disney Princess Signature Collection at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique as shown in the image below. Look for additional details in the coming months about this elegant new collection.

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The photo above was captured in the Carriage Room, a uniquely designed photo opportunity inside the new Disney Springs location where guests can use Disney PhotoPass. All Disney PhotoPass photos taken at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are included with the purchase of Memory Maker if captured during the applicable Memory Maker window.

Reservations for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are highly recommended. Appointments can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-STYLE (407-939-7895). You can also visit DisneyWorld.com/Style for more information about this experience.

If you’d like to plan a trip to Walt Disney World to experience this wonderful new expansion, but don’t know where to begin, then contact me today for more information, and to take advantage of my FREE Disney Vacation planning services. I specialize in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

photo credits: Disney Parks Blog

The BFG Movie Press Interviews

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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The day after seeing the wonderfully magical film “The BFG“, I had the experience every movie buff dreams of: Getting to an interview with Stephen Spielberg. Along with getting to hear about Spielberg’s passion for bring the Roald Dahl book to life, I also had the pleasure of hearing from the film’s stars Academy Award-Winner Mark Ryland (BFG), Ruby Barnhill (Sophie), and Dame Penelope Wilton (The Queen).

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Penelope Wilton amazed me in the film, she is such a chameleon that I at first didn’t recognize that she was the actress playing a 1986 Queen Elizabeth in “The BFG.” This film was Wilton’s first experience working with Spielberg, and she absolutely loved the experience. She said he is a very hands-on director, and very quick to shoot each scene since he provides such clear direction to his actors. Roald Dahl was a British author, and she described his stories as being “very British” in humor, with a very British take on life. She feels that “The BFG” movie turned out incredible since the film is the result of a great storyteller (Dahl) combined with a great filmmaker (Spielberg). This particular role was especially fun for Wilton to take on, as she not only got to portray the Queen, but she was able to play a version of the Queen that was in a fantasy world, and she enjoyed getting to interpret a Queen Elizabeth that was part reality and part fantasy.

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This film was Mark Rylance’s second film with Spielberg, having previously been in “Bridge of Spies”. Rylance mentioned that he is in fact, the first actor to do two consecutive films with Spielberg, and they have four more films they plan to do together. Rylance said that Spielberg always changes his technical processes for each of his films, and is one to always take on new risks and challenges. Rylance enjoys this fun type of chaos as an actor, and loves the spontaneity on set that results from it. Something the actor quite enjoyed in filming “The BFG” was getting to always film his scenes one on one with Ruby Barnhill. Often times movies with children have the actors film in with a stand-in, since minors can’t work as many hours on set. Rylance recalled that the chemistry between him and the young actress was amazing, and that they brought the best out of each other’s performances, so they made it work to always work with each other directly.

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Rylance is very versed in Shakespeare, and was even the previous artistic director at The Globe Theater in England. I asked him in the interview session if his training and experience with Shakespeare’s unique language helped him with his having to tackle another uncommon language in “The BFG” (referring to the giant speak, Gobblefunk). He said that he felt a lot of relation between Shakespeare’s use of words, and Dahl’s Gobblefunk vernacular. They both experiment with words just for pleasure; for the joy of how they sound. They focus on having their consonants sound appealing to the ear, and put a focus on the beauty of words. Rylance said that in our present day where scientific and mathematical words dominate our language, its a nice change of pace to have fun with words.

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This was actress Ruby Barnhill’s very first film, but with her father being a British actor she has grown up in the world of acting. She had previously done acting classes and theater, but working on a film was a new and wonderful experience for her (albeit challenging). Barnhill said that it was fun getting to play Sophie, since she can be independent, and bossy, and these are things you aren’t typically allowed to be as a child. Her character overall though has a warm heart and is a sensitive soul, so Barnhill was excited to get to portray a character with such a wide range of emotions. She feels she has grown so much from this experience, and two of the greatest things she learned on set was concentration, and that it’s okay to make mistakes.

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Director Stephen Spielberg was nice and easy to talk to, and his passion for this film clearly showed through. Spielberg explained that one of his major attractions to making “The BFG” into a movie was that it was about a young girl. Spielberg has always admired that Walt Disney prominently featured strong women characters, and Sophie, having such “true grit” when facing a 20 ft giant, reminded him of the strong young women Walt Disney featured in his films.  He also loved that this story is about conversation, not only playing with conversation through Gobblefunk, but also about creating a friendship through conversation. It was a film that once he read the book he knew he had to bring to screen, and meant a great deal ti him. Spielberg liked that he had never done a film like this before, that involved this much magic and fantasy. He spent about three years working on the film, and the moment he wrapped he realized how deeply in love he had fallen with the project.

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The actors and Spielberg definitely seemed like a tight knit group, who like Spielberg all seemed to fall in love with their characters and the story, and formed true friendships on-screen and off. “The BFG” can be seen in U.S. theaters July 1st.

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Movie Review – Disney & Spielberg’s The BFG

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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I had the pleasure of seeing “The BFG” a couple of weeks ago, something I was incredibly excited about having been a Roald Dahl fan most of my life. Disney’s live action film directed by Stephen Spielberg is coming at the perfect time, at the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth, who wrote the book on which the film is based.

A Fantasy-genre movie is hard to pull off. A Family-Fantasy-genre movie is even more so. Rules, limitations, and sometimes entire languages have to be crammed into a relatively short run-time, all the while being tasked with having a fun and entertaining story. And it must also be magical. After having seen Disney & Spielberg’s adaptation of “The BFG“, I came to a conclusion: This movie is what all other Family-Fantasy-genre movies wish they could be.

Spielberg wastes no time starting the story, jumping right into the life of young orphan girl Sophie (played by Ruby Barnhill) as she accidentally spies a gangly giant skulking by her window. As a result she is whisked away to Giant Country, where the giant (known only as the Big, Friendly Giant, or BFG, played by Mark Rylance) keeps and protects Sophie from the other bigger, less-friendly giants, led by man-eating bully The Fleshlumpeater(played by Jemaine Clement).

Shining at the center of a charming cast of actors is Rylance, who, as the BFG, brings amazing warmth to a mostly CGI character. His slow, simple, English Countryside dialect paired with his ridiculous gibberish-like vocabulary consistently draws the audience in. Even as he first appears stern and grumpy toward young Sophie, this vanishes as the two begin their friendship based on their respective solitude.

The visuals of Giant Country create the magic of the film. With near-perfect motion capture technology, all the giant characters, as grotesque and exaggerated as they may be, appear as real as their human co-stars. Settings such as the BFG’s cave home are wonderfully detailed as a child would imagine a giant’s cottage, full of human trinkets used for giant purposes, such as a three-mast sailboat for a bed. And John Williams’ score dials up the enchantment even further, making the world feel magical and unusual, but familiar in a child’s eyes.

The movie, although definitely great for families, might have some mildly scary moments to very young children. I think any child 5 or above would enjoy the film. “The BFG” hits theaters July 1st.

Dick Van Dyke Leads Fan Sing-Along at Disney’s Birthplace

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Dick Van Dyke, who became a Disney legend by playing Burt in “Mary Poppins“, is still singing his heart out at age 90! Van Dyke was recently in Chicago to promote the Walt Disney house, which is the birthplace of Walt Disney. The Walt Disney house, with much community support and funding is opening to the public once restorations are finished.

When in Chicago, he sang a rendition of “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” along with Disney fans outside of Disney’s birth place. People shared the fan submitted video of the Van Dyke sing-along:

The video ought to make fans feel absolutely supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

You can learn more about The Walt Disney House restoration project in the video below, and by visiting their website here.

Many Question Disney’s Depiction of Demigod Maui in Moana

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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In Walt Disney Animation Studio’s upcoming film “Moana“, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson portrays demigod Maui. For those unfamiliar with what a demigod is, it is an ancestor which exhibits both human and godly characteristics, a very important aspect of Hawaiian creation myths. The character of Maui is based on the Hawaiian demigod of the same name, but his physical appearance has many critics, artists, and even politicians stating their opinions.

The Washington Post reported that Jenny Salesa, a member of New Zealand’s parliament posted to her Facebook page:

“When we look at photos of Polynesian men & women from the last 100-200 years, most of our people were not overweight and this negative stereotype of Maui is just not acceptable.”

In reference to the Maui body-type controversy, Wil Ilolahia of the Pacific Media Association described his portrayal as “typical American stereotyping.”

In contrast to these views who feel the “Moana” depiction of Maui is negative, others, such as Samoan artist Michel Mulipola found his body-type to be a positive thing: “Thick build represents power and strength.”

 

 

It’s hard to say exactly what Maui should look like, Disney and everyone else in their imagination could have different views of him, as there are no images of Maui, since he is very sacred to Tongan culture.

You can take a closer look at the demigod Maui in “Moana” in the official teaser trailer below:


Levi’s Store and more to Join Disney Springs Shopping Lineup

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney announced today the newest store to join the world class shopping at Disney Springs Town Center will be Levi’s. The new store will open later this summer, and Disney had this to say about the newest additions we can come to expect at Disney Springs Town Center:

Opening later this summer, the Levi’s Store will offer denim for the entire family – yes, kids can get jeans here, too! And for anyone who wants to have their clothing tailored, the Tailor Shop at the front of the store will allow shoppers to get their favorite shorts, T-shirts, truckers and accessories personalized by a team of craftsmen. (This offering is exclusive to just a handful of Levi’s locations worldwide, so I’m extra excited that it’s coming to Disney Springs!)

Don’t want to wait for more new shopping? You don’t have to. Opening soon in Town Center are Superdry, Sugarboo & Co., Shore, Columbia Sportswear and Coca-Cola Store Orlando, all joining the most recent additions that include LACOSTE, Free People and JOHNNY WAS.

Superdry, a cool British brand, offers high-quality wardrobe staples like jackets, knits, leather goods and leisurewear at affordable prices. Sugarboo & Co., “dealer in whimsy” and carrying “fine quality art and fanciful goods” – which roughly translates to “uplifting art, whimsical paper products and charming home goods that I want to decorate my condo with.” (At least I think that’s what it means.) Shore, known for its made-in-America apparel and eclectic branded lifestyle merchandise mix, is opening its second-ever store – the first is based in Sarasota, FL – with plans to offer some limited-edition products available only at Disney Springs. Columbia Sportswear, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, features rugged and stylish apparel, footwear and equipment that’s “tested tough.” Coca-Cola Store Orlando, a completely immersive retail destination, allows guest to experience the world most iconic beverage brand in a building modeled after a 1920s bottling plant.

Of course, all of this shopping requires fuel, so if you want to try the newest restaurant, you’ll be thrilled to learn that Frontera Cocina by celebrity chef Rick Bayless is now open.

We’re looking forward to these new additions to the Town Center. Which store ar eyou most excited for?

If you’d like to plan a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but don’t know where to begin, then contact me today for more information, and to take advantage of my FREE Disney Vacation planning services. I specialize in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

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