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Carry the Magic With Disney Attractions Inspired Harveys Totes

February 3, 2016

Do you ever wish you could have a fond reminder of your favorite Disney Park’s ride or attraction when ever you are away from HOME? The Disneyland 60th Anniversary Harveys bags are the perfect way to keep a little reminder of your happiest memories with you where ever you go.

The Harveys tote bags are made of durable seat belts with screen art inspired by classic Disneyland attraction posters. Each tote features an interior zip pocket, 2 interior slip pockets, polished nickle hardware and a Disneyland 60 Harveys woven label inside. The fun part is each piece is unique. and the pattern elements tend to vary. Check out the collection below.

Pirates of the Caribbean Tote by Harveys
Pirates of the Caribbean Tote by Harveys
Every buccaneer will treasure our Pirates of the Caribbean tote inspired by the classic New Orleans Square ride.
Fantasyland Tote by Harveys
Fantasyland Tote by Harveys
Dumbo soars high over Disneyland’s enchanting Fantasyland.
Peter Pan Tote by Harveys
Peter Pan Tote by Harveys
The Darling children soar over Big Ben on this tote celebrating popular Fantasyland attractions.

Enchanted Tiki Room Tote by Harveys
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room’s macaw hosts from Adeventureland are perched on this Harveys tote.

Which one of these beautiful totes would be a perfect reminder of your favorite Disney attraction?

Credit Card Data leak at Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney News

February 3, 2016

Breaking News out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Restaurant Group Landry Inc owners of Yak & Yeti, T-Rex and Rain-forest Cafe in Walt Disney World has reported a data breach in several of their restaurants.

Guests who dined at the Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom between May 8th and December 3rd, 2015 are advised to check their credit card and bank statements for unauthorized activity. Reports indicate guests who used their Magic Bands have not been affected.

The Landry Group sent out this release:

Findings from the investigation show that criminal attackers were able to install a program on payment card processing devices at certain of our restaurants, food and beverage outlets, spas, entertainment destinations, and managed properties. The program was designed to search for data from the magnetic stripe of payment cards that had been swiped (cardholder name, card number, expiration date and internal verification code) as the data was being routed through affected systems. Locations were affected at different times during one or both of the following periods: from May 4, 2014 through March 15, 2015 and from May 5, 2015 through December 3, 2015. In addition, the at-risk timeframe for a small percentage of locations includes the period from March 16, 2015 through May 4, 2015.

Enhanced security measures, including end-to-end encryption, have been implemented to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future, and we continue to support law enforcement’s investigation. We are also working closely with the payment card networks to identify potentially affected cards so that the card issuers can be made aware and initiate heightened monitoring of those accounts. For those customers we can identify as having used their card at an affected location during that location’s at-risk window and for whom we have a mailing address or e-mail address, we will be mailing them a letter or sending them an e-mail.

If you used a payment card at an affected location during its at-risk window, we recommend that you remain vigilant to the possibility of fraud by reviewing your payment card statements for any unauthorized activity. You should immediately report any unauthorized charges to your card issuer because payment card rules generally provide that cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized charges reported in a timely manner. The phone number to call is usually on the back of your payment card. Please see the section that follows this notice for additional steps you may take to protect your information.

For a list of only the affected locations and respective at-risk time-frames, click here.

A Knightly Transformation at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney Springs Marketplace

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 3, 2016

This year is the 10th anniversary of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opening at Disney Springs Marketplace. For 10 years, a team of Fairy Godmothers-in-training have turned thousands of guests ages 3-12 into beautiful Disney princesses at this magical beauty salon. Did you know there is also a makeover experience for brave knights at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique?

The Knight Package includes hairstyling with gel; a mighty sword and shield; and confetti. You can get a Knight costume T-shirt for an additional cost.

When you check in, your son will be greeted by his Fairy Godmother-in-training. She will then lead him to a specially designed seat and start the experience by styling his hair with gel. When the styling is complete, your son will get to make a wish while being sprinkled with pixie dust. Then it’s time for the presentation of the sword and shield and your son will finally get to see his regal new look.

While this experience isn’t as long as the princess makeovers, the Fairy Godmothers-in-training will make your son feel just as special!

The cost of this package is $19.95 plus tax. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-STYLE (407-939-7895).

Will your son be made into a knight on your next trip?

For assistance with booking your next Walt Disney World vacation, email me at [email protected] or follow me on Facebook! I will find you the best promotion available for your trip and my services are FREE!

Top Behind-The-Scenes Tours You Have To Try On Your Next Trip to Disney World

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 3, 2016

I’m a Disney geek and I’m not afraid to admit it. I like to read trivia about Disney, find hidden Mickeys, and learn about how one of my most favorite places on Earth came to be. Like, did you know that Liberty Square has no bathrooms? It was deliberately done to reflect that time in our history when there was no indoor plumbing. Or how about this: did you know that Cinderella has her very own horse on Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel? It’s the horse with the golden ribbon on its tail. It’s amazing to see and learn just how much thought and care went into each of our beloved attractions.

When Disney started offering more and more behind-the-scenes tours, well, that little nerd in me wanted to do a happy dance. Disney tours are chock full of trivia and it really showcases the parks in a completely new way. If you decide to indulge your inner Disney geek, here are some of our favorite behind-the-scenes tours you have to try on your next trip to Disney World:

Keys to the Kingdom Tour

Times: 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am, 7 days a week
Park: Magic Kingdom
Length of Time: 5 hours
Price: $79.00 per person (age 16 and up)

If you want to look behind the curtains and see the inner workings of Magic Kingdom, this is the tour for you. The biggest draw of this tour is that it takes you through the Utilidoors, a series of tunnels running underneath the park so that Cast Members can go from location to location without being seen by guests. I mean, Walt can hardly have two Snow Whites running into each other, can he? With every turn, an engaging tour guide gives you fun little tidbits about Magic Kingdom. Here’s one: did you know that the Disney Imagineers have taken really great care to make each land unique with its own experience? Once you turn from the main hub into Adventureland, the music changes and incorporates subtle drumbeats. The foliage changes too – there are more overgrown plants instead of the well-manicured plants along Main Street, so you feel like you are in a different place altogether. During the tour, you get to go to some of the most beloved rides at Magic Kingdom, but you get to experience it anew as your tour guide will give you tidbits of trivia that you probably never knew before. This tour also includes lunch as well as a keepsake for each guest.

Disney’s Family Magic Tour

Times: 10:00 am
Park: Magic Kingdom
Length of Time: 2 hours
Price: $39.00 per person over age 3

If you really want to see the Keys to the Kingdom Tour but have some young ones in tow, Disney’s Family Magic Tour is a great alternative. This 2-hour tour is geared for adults and young ones alike. You go through Magic Kingdom as part of a big scavenger hunt, and there are fun riddles to be solved. You never know who will help you along the way!

World Showcase: DestiNations Discovered

Times: 9:30 am and 10:00 am, 7 days a week
Park: Epcot
Length of Time: 5 hours
Price: $109.00 per person (age 16 and up)

Strolling through the fantastic architecture that surrounds the World Showcase is fascinating enough, but imagine if you had a tour guide telling you the significance of a specific structure or window decoration or garden in any one of the 11 countries at Epcot – you would never see the World Showcase the same way again. This is the premise behind World Showcase: DestiNations Discovered. It is a fairly new tour being offered at Epcot and includes lunch at Restaurant Marrakesh. By the time you are done, you will feel like quite the world traveler!

Behind the Seeds

Times: Every 45 minutes from 10:30 am until 4:30 pm daily
Park: Epcot
Length of Time: 1 hour
Price: $16.00 per child | $20.00 per adult

I remember riding Living with the Land once and seeing some guests hanging out in the greenhouse – and I thought to myself, how do I do that?! Well, it turns out, they signed up for Behind the Seeds, a fantastic tour at Epcot that gives you an in depth look at the fish farm and 4 greenhouses within the Land Pavilion. The tour runs every 45 minutes daily, starting at 10:30 am. If you happen to time your tour during feeding time, you might even be able to see the fish farm being more active than usual. Some other things to look forward to during this trip: you can have a chance to see American alligators, unique and unusual plants from across the globe, and cutting edge planting techniques. To make this tour really special, consider going on the Living with the Land ride prior to the tour, and then having lunch or dinner at Garden Grill afterwards.

Epcot Seas Aqua Tour

Times: 12:30 pm, 7 days a week
Park: Epcot
Length of Time: 2.5 hours
Price: $145.00 per person (age 8 and up)

If you’ve ever gone on The Seas with Nemo & Friends, or had a meal at Coral Reef, chances are you’ve seen a person or two snorkeling at the Caribbean Coral Reef within The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion. That’s because they’re on the Epcot Seas Aqua Tour, a 2.5-hour experience that takes guests on a tour of the sophisticated machines and filters that maintain the 5.7-million gallon saltwater seascape and then allows them to channel their inner Dory through a 30-minute snorkeling experience. Because the Caribbean Coral Reed is current-free, you have a crystal clear view of the fascinating marine life underneath. Included in the price is a complimentary photo of yourself in your snorkeling gear, and a special DiveQuest souvenir. All snorkeling equipment is provided, and guests age 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Wild Africa Trek

Times: Various times daily
Park: Animal Kingdom
Length of Time: 3 hours
Price: $189.00 – $249.00 per person (age 8 and up, pricing varies by season)

As much as I would love to travel to Africa some day and go on a genuine safari, I’m going to guess that the chances of that actually happening are slim. So when I go to Kilimanjaro Safaris first thing in the morning and see the animals up and about (and if I get lucky, blocking our truck!) well, I like to think that I truly am on some fantastic African getaway. The Wild Africa Trek takes that experience to a whole new level. This 3-hour safari allows guests to explore the Safi River Valley and observe animals in their natural environment. Just beware that this tour is not for the faint of heart: there is a portion where you cross a hanging rope bridge (with hippos and crocodiles underneath!) – the small bridge you have to cross at Tom Sawyer’s Island is enough to give me the goosebumps, so this is sure to test some nerves! For part of the tour, you also make your way in a safari vehicle to see some truly awe-inspiring animals, from rhinos to giraffes and more. And to really bring this tour to life, your tour guide will share interesting tidbits about life at Animal Kingdom, and how these wonderful animals are cared for on a daily basis. Included in the tour is a complimentary photo service & downloadable pictures, and a souvenir.

Backstage Magic

Times: 9:00 am every Monday and Friday
Park: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom (and more!)
Length of Time: 7 hours
Price: $255.00 per person (age 16 and up)

For a truly phenomenal, cosmic (and certainly not itty bitty) tour, Backstage Magic provides a 7-hour, 4-park VIP tour of Disney World. You start at Epcot, where you are taken to the American Adventure to see some amazing audio-animatronics in action. Then you make a stop at Hollywood Studios, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and an inside view of how Creative Costuming brings their genius to work on our favorite Disney shows. At Magic Kingdom, you also get to see the Utilidor tunnels and learn more about the little knick knacks and details that bring Main Street to life. At Animal Kingdom, you have a chance to meet a Wild Africa Trek guide to learn more about his or her role at the park.

But wait, there’s more! Outside of the four parks, you also swing by Central Shops, which is where you see the craftsmen who make anything from small landscaping to huge set pieces used across Disney World. At the Walt Disney World Nursery & Tree Farm, you get a firsthand glance at the horticulture experts who have wowed guests time and time again with their larger-than-life topiaries, meticulous plants and shrubs, and beautiful flowers. All in all, it really is an unbelievable experience that will give you an appreciation for how much technical expertise, creativity, and, well, hard work goes into making Disney World the most magical place on Earth.

Included in the price of this tour is a family-style barbecue lunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe, and a special souvenir.

With that, I will turn it over to you. Have you ever gone on a backstage tour at Disney? If you could go on one tour on your next trip to Disney, what would it be? Sound off in the comments below!

Hi, I’m Myra and I’m a huge Disney nerd and addict! I’m also an independent travel agent at World of Magic Travel, the preferred agency of Chip and Co. and Disney Addicts. If you have any questions regarding your upcoming vacation, or if there’s anything I can do to help you book and plan your trip, visit my page or send me an email at [email protected]. My services are always free!

Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Schedule for February 2016

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 2, 2016

As Disney Addicts, we all understand that from time to time attractions need to undergo regular maintenance and refurbishment. Hopefully the next time you visit the Disneyland Resort your favorite rides won’t be closed. Here’s our current Disneyland refurbishment schedule:

Disneyland

Autopia: 1/11/16-Unknown
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes: 1/11/16-Unknown
Disneyland Railroad: 1/11/16-Unknown
Fantasmic!: 1/11/16-Unknown
Jungle Cruise: 1/11/16- Unknown
Mark Twain Riverboat: 1/11/16-Unknown
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island: 1/11/16-Unknown
Sailing Ship Columbia: 1/11/16-Unknown
20th Century Music Company: 1/25/16-2/11/16
Splash Mountain: 2/8/16-2/18/16
Indiana Jones Adventure: 2/29/16-3/3/16

Disney California Adventure

World of Color – Celebrate!: 1/19/16-2/1/16
Soarin’ Over California: 1/25/16-1/28/16, 2/1/16-2/4/16, 2/8/16-2/11/16, 2/15/16-2/18-16, 2/22/16-2/25/16, 2/29/16-3/1/16
Grizzly River Run: 2/15/16-Unknown

Disneyland Hotel

D-Ticket Pool: 1/4/16-Unknown
E-Ticket Pool: 1/4/16-Unknown
Mickey Spa: 1/4/16-Unknown
Goofy’s Kitchen: 1/19/16-2/9/16

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Redwood Spa: 2/1/16-2/21/16
Redwood Slide: 2/1/16-2/21/16

Hopefully this information will help when planning your next Disneyland Resort vacation! For more information about the Disneyland Resort or for help with booking your next magical adventure, email me at [email protected] or follow me on Facebook!

Star Wars Tsum Tsum Collection Officially Announced

Danielle

February 2, 2016

Last month we talked about how Star Wars Tsum Tsum plush toys might be heading to The Disney Store, and today that became official! Last year was amazing getting a Tsum Tsum Tuesday the first Tuesday of every month, but now it looks like we’ll be seeing Tsum Tsum Tuesday the first AND third Tuesday of every month!

The first wave of the new Star Wars collection will launch into our galaxy February 16, 2016. Be ready to choose the path of the light or dark with all your favorite heroes and villains of the epic first Star Wars trilogy. Personally I’m hoping they do a large size Jabba the Hutt Tsum Tsum to taunt the mini ones with.

Excited for more Star Wars Tsum Tsums? Stay tuned, because rumor has it a second wave may be on the way. You can check out the newest Tsum Tsum Tuesday collection here.

February 2016 Walt Disney World Resort Refurbishment Schedule

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 2, 2016

From time to time our favorite rides and attractions need to be closed for an update or refurbishment. We just hope that those closures don’t happen while we’re on vacation! Here’s the most recent refurbishment schedule for the Walt Disney World Resort.

Magic Kingdom

Monorail (on modified service and/or routes): Now-April 2016
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Now-2/11/16
Magic Carpets of Aladdin: Now-2/3/16
Mad Tea Party: 2/22/16-2/26/16
Jungle Cruise: 3/1/16-3/3/16
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 4/4/16-July 2016

Epcot

Re-Imagination of Maelstrom: Now-4/30/16
Soarin‘: Now-Summer 2016

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Pizza Planet: Now-Late 2016

Closing Permanently April 3, 2016:

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Meet & Greet: Mike & Sully at Streets of America
Prop Shop
Studio Catering Co.
The Writer’s Shop
Watto’s Grotto
High Octane Refreshments
New York News
Youse Guys Moychindise

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids: Now-2/11/16
Flights of Wonder: Now-3/17/16
Warung Outpost: Now-3/17/16
Boneyard: 2/22/16-3/17/16

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Entire park closed until March 12, 2016

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Bay Cove Pool: 2/1/16-3/18/16

Disney’s All Star Movies Resort

Duck Pond Pool: 2/22/16-2/24/16

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas-Jambo House

Jambo House Soft Goods: Now-5/20/16

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Schoolyard Sprayground: Now-3/11/16

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Soft Goods: Now-8/17/16

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Exterior repair and painting: Now-5/5/16
Flying Fish Restaurant: 2/1/16-9/30/16

Closed to make way for new experience:

ESPN Club: Yard Arcade & Retail
Seashore Sweets’

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas

Guest Villa Renovations: Now-Spring 2016
Luna Park Pool: 2/1/16-2/4/16

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Old Port Royale – Path of Travel Impacts: Now-2/28/16
Trinidad South Pool: 2/3/16-2/5/16
Barbados Quiet Pool: 2/17/16-2/19/16
Aruba Pool:2/22/16-4/15/16

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

Pool Slide: 2/1/16-2/17/16

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

General Construction: Now-Spring 2016
East Pool: Now-Spring 2016

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Bowling Pool: 2/16/16-3/1/16

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside

Ol’ Man Island Pool: Now-3/4/16
Alligator Bayou Pool B: 2/10/16-2/11/16
Alligator Bayou Pool C: 2/15/16-2/16/16

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Treehouse Villas Soft Goods: 2/7/16-6/22/16

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas

General Resort Refurbishments: Now-2017
Cub’s Den (children’s activity center): Now-2017

Disney Springs

Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive: Now-March 2016
Planet Hollywood: Now-Summer 2016

Will you be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort soon?

Hopefully this schedule will help you when making your vacation plans. For more information about the Walt Disney World Resort, or for help with planning your next magical adventure, email me at [email protected] or follow me on Facebook!

Disney Vacation Club Celebrates 25 Years with FREE Exclusive Members-Only After Hours Events at WDW

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 2, 2016

Are you a Disney Vacation Club member? We just became members ourselves very recently, and we’re so excited because this year is going to be a fantastic year to be part of the DVC family! They are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2016 and to make this special occasion a memorable one, they are offering all kinds of wonderful opportunities for members to delight in the magic of Disney. One of these special offers is a series of exclusive, members-only (and their guests!) after hours park events in Walt Disney World – and the best part is, they’re FREE! Each event is completely complimentary, so NO park admission is required, and each member is allowed to bring a certain number of guests with them to the party. If the member is staying at a Disney resort, they are allowed to bring up to 11 additional guests with them (party of 12 total including the DVC member), regardless of whether they booked their resort reservation using their DVC points or not. If they member is not staying at a Disney resort, then they are limited to 5 additional guests (party of 6 total). There will be a total of 4 different special party events taking place, each one happening on multiple dates, and each one will take place during the hours of 9:30pm to 12am midnight. However, members and their guests can actually enter the park as early as 7:00pm for free!

The first event is called the “Disney Vacation Club 25 and Beyond Bash” and it’s taking place at the Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, February 25th and Thursday, March 3rd, 2016. Reservations are required, and booking is currently available by calling Member Services (1-800-800-9800). Highlights of this event include:

light refreshments
access to select attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, as well as the Haunted Mansion
special entertainment – including a DJ dance party in Tomorrowland and a fireworks show created especially for DVC members

Come summertime, there will be the “Disney Vacation Club Neighborhood Beach Bash” at the Typhoon Lagoon Water Park on Thursday, June 23rd, Wednesday June 29th, Wednesday July 6th, and Wednesday July 13th, 2016. Reservations are required, and bookings will begin on Friday, April 8th, 2016. Highlights include:

light refreshments
DJ dance party
beach activities and games
access to select attractions

Next will be the “Disney Vacation Club Safari Spectacular” taking place at Animal Kingdom Park on Tuesday, September 6th and 13th, Thursday, September 22nd, and Tuesday, September 27th, 2016. Reservations are required, and bookings will begin on July 6th, 2016. Event details are not yet available.

For the holiday season, members can enjoy the “Merry Members Mixer 2016,” which will be held at Epcot, but the dates for the event are not yet scheduled. You’re cordially invited to come mingle with other DVC members to celebrate the holidays! Event highlights include:

DJ dance party
complimentary treats
meet & greets with Disney characters dressed in their holiday attire

Remember to check back for more details as they become available on the DVC website. Also, remember that reservations are required for each event, and your member ID card and photo ID will be required at the event check-in.

I’m so excited to attend these events and bring my friends! Will I be seeing you there? Let me know if you plan to attend in the comments section below.

So you’d like to attend one of these DVC member events, but you’re not going to be using your DVC points for the resort stay? Please contact me at [email protected]. As an agent with World of Magic Travel Services – the preferred travel agency of Chip & Co. – I offer complimentary planning & booking services so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy your magical vacation!

Tsum Tsum Tuesday – Zootopia Collection Available Now

Danielle

February 2, 2016

Tsum Tsum Tuesday is here, and that means the newest collection has arrived! The stars of Zootopia join the Tsum Tsum family for their stackable debut at the Disney Store! Collect ’em all for stacks of fun!

Common stuffed animals have never been as adorable as those in the new Zootopia ”Tsum Tsum” Mini Plush Collection, featuring the anthropomorphic citizens of the new Walt Disney Studios animated film. This darling collection includes 13 mini Tsum Tsums.

If you aren’t familiar with all of the characters yet, you can check them out below:

Judy Hopps
Nick Wilde
Gazelle
Mr. Big
Finnick
Chief Bogo
Yax
Assistant Mayor Bellwether
Mayor Lionheart
Officer Clawhauser
Flash
Jerry Jumbeaux Jr.
Ele-Finnick

Get ’em before they HOP away at the Disney Store and Disney Store Online now!

Snow White DVD Blu-Ray Review

Danielle

February 2, 2016

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the most timeless pieces of Disney Animation, and the first princess to dance her way into our hearts. Releasing on DVD + Blu-ray February 2, 2016, I was excited for the chance to review a classic piece of my childhood.

One of the first things I did for our movie night was pulled out my Seven Dwarfs Mine Train popcorn bucket from the magic kingdom. I figured if we were going to have a Snow White night, we might as well go all the way right?

Upon opening the case there’s a few fliers inside, including a code for a digital copy from Disney Movies Anywhere and a Disney Movie Club promotion. It comes with a copy of both the DVD and Blu-ray and each disc has the special bonus features. This edition is packed full special bonus features too.

Bonus Features:

In Walt’s Words: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Hear Walt himself talk about Snow White (I got a bit teary eyed!)
Iconography – Explore how this film influences pop culture, art and fashion
@DisneyAnimation: Designing Disney’s First Princess – Modern Disney artists discuss the design of Snow White and how it influenced the look of some of your favorite Disney characters
The Fairest Facts of Them All: 7 Facts You May Not Know About Snow White – Disney Channel’s Star Sofia Carson reveals seven intriguing facts about Snow White.
Snow White in Seventy Seconds – A 70 second rap of the story of Snow White
Alternate Sequence: The Prince Meets Snow White – Never before seen story board sequence where the princes meets Snow White
Hungry Hobos – the recently discovered and restored Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short ( available on the digital version)

This was a fantastic movie night for us. My son got to see the full length movie for the first time, and delighted in recognizing details from one of his favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom. For me, I loved all the extra bonus features and the colorful beauty of watching the movie in HD. My favorite bonus feature was “Iconography” it’s amazing how inspirational Snow White has been in Pop Culture, and Fashion. This movie set will have your whole family singing and dancing all day long. Even if you have a previous Snow White DVD release, this copy is more than worth checking out for the high definition color and tons of bonus features. You can get the DVD + Blu-ray here.

If you still need more Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in your world, we’ve got you covered with more videos, and some fun fact sheets for the whole family below.

I hope you check out this new edition, and have a fun movie watching night of your own.

Stay Magical!

New Details Released For The 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 2, 2016

New details have been released for all the exciting things that the 23rd Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will bring us in 2016!

If you are like me and sick of the cold winter, you are excitedly anticipating the warmth of spring and the beauty of the colorful flowers and meals made with fresh fruits and vegetables. If this describes you, you might want to check out the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World this year. Previously running for 75 days, 2016 sees an expanded timeframe for the festival to 90 days, running from March 2 to May 30, 2016!

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival’s Beautiful Garden Details

The front entrance garden at Epcot will display not only Donald and Daisy, but also Huey, Dewey, and Louie featured from a 1943 comic book, “The Victory Garden”.
Children will be able to play and enjoy a hands-on musical playground, Harmony Gardens. This garden playground will feature the fab 5 along with instruments for children to create music and net-based climbing structures for them to play on. This will be a great spot to let your child use up some of the extra energy that Disney excitement creates.
The ever-popular Cars themed, Cactus Road Rally, makes a return.
Minnie Mouse and Pluto will be featured in a Floral Sun garden located near Spaceship Earth.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, the Ranger Mickey topiary garden in Future World will provide Disney guests with a chance to take selfies and family photos.
Almost 100 characters, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Anna and Elsa, Simba, and Peter Pan will be displayed as topiaries around Epcot.
Flower beds and “flower towers” will cover Future World and World Showcase. There will even be 220 floating mini-gardens on the lake.
At night the gardens will glow with twinkling lights.
Weekend seminars at the Festival Center will give guests a hands on opportunity to work on a take home souvenir, or a chance to sit back and listen to tips from a multitude of experts.

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival’s Delicious Food Details

I recently heard a fellow Disney Addict describe the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival as “the Food & Wine Festival only with beautiful flowers and gardens”. In true Disney World fashion, they have outdone themselves yet again with the addition of some incredible new food experiences at the Flower & Garden Festival:

The number of Outdoor Kitchens will increase to 13 this year with the addition of 2 new ones.
- La Isla Fresca – This kitchen will feature meals such as Jerk-Spiced Grouper or Chicken with Mango Salsa, that have a Caribbean flair.
- Cider House – This kitchen will feature items such as a Field Greens Salad (greens grown in The Land Pavilion, Heirloom apples, Stilton Cheese, and Dried Blueberries). You won’t want to forget to wash it down with one of the four hard ciders offered, including locally grown Blueberry Hard Cider.
- The returning 11 Outdoor Kitchens include: Urban Farm Eats, Pineapple Promenade, Fleur de Lys, Florida Fresh, Taste of Marrakesh, Hanami, THE SMOKEHOUSE Barbecues and Brews, Primavera, Lotus House, Bauernmarkt, Jardin de Fiestas
2016 will see the addition of an edible flower garden located near the Land Pavilion

This year will also add some themed fun with Fun Fresh Weekends:

April 1st -3rd: Art in the Garden
April 8th – 10th: Family Fun Weekend including the Festival Center featuring Disney Animal Kingdom specialists focusing on bugs
April 22nd – 24th: Earth Day Weekend
April 29th – May 1st: Florida Fresh Weekend

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens approaches the Two Billion Dollar Mark!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

February 1, 2016

Disney’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is almost at the point of breaking the $2 billion dollar (yep that’s BILLIONs) mark in box office sales. Records for the seventh weekend show Star Wars: The Force Awakens bringing in another 10.8 million to finish in 3rd place. That puts the total domestic sales at over $895 million.

Listed 4th in the international sales with $12.6 million this weekend for a grand total of $1.09 billion, The Force Awakens trails behind megahits, Furious 7 ($1.16 billion), Titanic ($1.53 billion) and Avatar ($203 billion)

With just $17 million short of its $2 billion mark, domestically, Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke records in a much shorter time than any other film in history including a new domestic record in less than three weeks.

The popularity of the Star Wars films, ensure that many of us will be seeing this film multiple times adding to the $17 million needed to reach the $2 billion dollar record-breaking mark.

Will you be one of the Star Wars Fans that contributes to the record? I know I will do my part as a loyal fan to head out to the theater and watch The Force Wakens!

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