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New Details Released on the Jungle Cruise Skipper Canteen Restaurant

December 7, 2015

It’s almost time for Jungle Cruise Skipper Canteen to open! If you are like me, you have been waiting for more details on this since it was first announced. I love the Jungle Cruise (and the Jingle Cruise during the holiday season)!

Jungle Cruise Skipper Canteen will be opening across from the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will be a table service meal.

The menu will consist of items like Char sui Pork, Steak with Yuca Fries, Stir Fry, Falafel with a Cucumber Salsa, and Pineapple Coconut Cake. Entrees average $15 per plate and desserts $8.

The restaurant can seat up to 220 guests. The seating area is split into different rooms, including the main mess hall and several dining areas split off from it, including one that is a hidden room behind a bookshelf where the Society of Explorers and Adventurers used to meet and a also a Schweitzer Family dining room.

Punchline Punch and Schweitzer Slushie are two signature drinks that can be purchased in signature cups.

Servers will be wearing the same costumes as Jungle Cruise skippers.

There is no official opening date announced yet for reservations, but later in December 2015 walk up only dining will begin. We will release official opening dates and reservations dates as they are available.

If you love the Jungle Cruise this is one restaurant you won’t want to miss. For more information on booking a Disney World vacation to check out this great new restaurant and others contact me at [email protected].

Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Holiday Rates this December

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 7, 2015

There is still time to make plans to experience the special events being conducted in the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida in December, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, Holidays Around The World and Candlelight Processional at Epcot, and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is also the ideal time to check out the transformed Disney Springs area, formerly known as the Downtown Disney area.

The new name took effect September 29, 2015 in recognition of the transitioning to the one-of-a-kind, reimagined Disney Springs, which features new shopping, dining and entertainment venues for your enjoyment. When work is completed in 2016, Disney Springs will have expanded to more than 150 shopping, dining and entertainment venues, in four distinct outdoor neighborhoods, with a high-quality, diverse mix of retailers, entertainment, upscale restaurants, and casual dining options.

A great way to experience these events and new offerings is by taking advantage of the special “Holiday Rates” that are being offered for stays through December 20, 2015 by the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, formerly known as the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels. In addition to their ideal location an easy walk to the shopping, dining and entertainment venues at Disney Springs, these seven “Official Walt Disney World Resort Hotels” also provide complimentary shuttle transportation every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, two water parks, and to Disney Springs.

As a bonus, guests at these hotels also receive the “Downtown Disney Deals” booklet that features exclusive discounts and special offers from over 30 merchants in the Disney Springs area for dining, entertainment and shopping. Among the many coupons featured in the booklet are discounts at Rainforest Café, T-Rex Café, Wolfgang Puck Express, Steve Baker Caricatures, The LEGO Store, Planet Hollywood, House of Blues Restaurant, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Bongo’s Cuban Café, and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop.

Available for stays through December 20, 2015, the special “Holiday Rates” are:

B Resort & Spa – rates from $89 per room, per night
Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel – rates from $69 per room, per night
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa – rates from $99 per room, per night
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – rates from $119 per suite, per night
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $116 per room, per night
Holiday Inn Orlando – Lake Buena Vista — rates from $89 per room, per night
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort – rates from $95 per room, per night.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Schedule for December

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

In addition to the attractions that will be closed while Star Wars Land is being constructed in Disneyland, some other rides will be closing for refurbishment soon. Check out the most recent list of ride closures at the Disneyland Resort:

Disneyland Park

Disneyland Railroad: 1/11/16-Unknown

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes: 1/11/16-Unknown

Autopia: 1/11/16-4/2/16

Fantasmic!: 1/11/16-Unknown

Haunted Mansion: 1/11/16-4/2/16

Jungle Cruise: 1/11/16-4/2/16

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

Disney California Adventure

Character Close Up: Now-1/1/16

It’s Tough to Be a Bug!-Now-12/15/15

Soarin’ Over California: 1/4/16-6/2/16

Grizzly River Run: 1/11/16-6/2/16

Is one of your favorite attractions on this list? Let me know in the comments!

For more information about the Disneyland Resort, or to book your next magical vacation, email me today at [email protected]. My services are free and I will help you find the best deal for you and your family!

Frozen Fever as told by Emoji

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

Disney is giving fans an entirely new way to experience the story of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ short, Frozen Fever, with the Frozen Fever as Told by Emoji video. Fans can watch as emoji-fied versions of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and of course, the Snowgies, retell their tale through the simplicity of a messaging thread on a mobile phone. The short film’s popular song “Making Today A Perfect Day,” written by the Academy Award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, is also featured.

“Frozen Fever as Told by Emoji is a great twist on our Frozen Fever short, delivering the story and sentiment that fans love, with the emoji adding an extra element of fun and whimsy,” said Oscar-winning Frozen producer, Peter Del Vecho.

The video is the fourth installment of Disney Interactive’s As Told By Emoji, a new collection of videos that retell popular Disney stories by recasting our favorite characters as emoji living within a mobile phone. The series continues to grow following the wildly popular releases of Frozen As Told By Emoji, Tangled As Told By Emoji and Aladdin As Told By Emoji.

“Disney is always looking for new ways to bring our stories to life,” said Mark Walker, Senior Vice President of Disney Interactive Media. “The As Told by Emoji video series lets us entertain and engage audiences by bringing their favorite tales and characters to digital feeds in ways they haven’t seen before.”

Fans can join in the fun and send their own Frozen Fever emoji by downloading Disney Gif, a mobile app that lets users easily send gifs and emojis of their favorite stories and characters via text, email, and other messaging and social platforms. Frozen Fever gifs and emoji are available now! Disney Gif also features content from Disney’s “Frozen,” “Star Wars”, Marvel, ABC’s “Scandal,” Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out,” classic Disney films, and much more. Disney Gif is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Check out the cuteness:

Frozen Fever As Told By Emoji is live now, and viewers can look forward to future installments on Disney’s YouTube channel. Additionally, on Sunday, December 6 Frozen Fever As Told By Emoji premieres on Disney Channel during an all-new K.C. Undercover episode at 8P ET/PT.

Cute right?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Check out Some Amazing Experiences in Wyoming that will Bring Disney-Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” to Life

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

With Disney-Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” now in theatres, the Wyoming Office of Tourism is very excited to announce the release of online resources, available at WyomingTourism.org/thegooddinosaur, designed to help visitors plan paleontological experiences in the state.

In the film, an Apatosaurus named Arlo and his human friend, Spot, traverse the beautiful—and at times, challenging—landscape, but Arlo is not the first dinosaur to roam the state. Wyoming is home to some of the best dinosaur fossil fields in the world, and the only state completely overlaying the Morrison Formation, a sequence of Upper Jurassic sedimentary rock known to contain hundreds of dinosaur fossils.

“Fans of Arlo and ‘The Good Dinosaur’ can roam the same areas that real dinosaurs did in pre-historic times, learn about what life was like for these creatures and even dig for dinosaur fossils throughout the state,” said Diane Shober, Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism. “The film’s setting was inspired by iconic Wyoming landscapes, which helps showcase the state’s deep connections to paleontology.”

Wyoming is home to more than a dozen paleontological museums, dig sites and trails where visitors can admire and even find their own fossils. A few of those sites are included below with a full list and map of locations at WyomingTourism.com/things-to-do/Paleontology.

Wyoming Dinosaur Center – This museum, located in Thermopolis, is home to nearly 80 identified dig sites and more than 30 mounted dinosaur skeletons, many of which were recovered by visitors through the “Dig for Day” program. A dig site tour offers a rare opportunity to see dinosaur footprints, and the Center’s Preparation Lab is open for the public to work alongside paleontologists.

A video highlighting the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and the area’s connections to “The Good Dinosaur” is available, check it out:

The University of Wyoming Geological Museum – A 75-foot Apatosaurus skeleton, discovered in 1901 at Sheep Creek in Albany County, fills the exhibit hall at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum in Laramie. Museum guests can also visit “Big Al,” the most complete Allosaurus fossil ever discovered. The museum also houses a working Prep Lab for visitors to learn about fossil preparation.

Wyoming State Museum – The Wyoming State Museum, located in Cheyenne, is an ideal place for dinosaur fans to get a thorough overview of Wyoming’s paleontological history. “Rex in Pieces” is the museum’s permanent dinosaur exhibit, highlighting the most prehistoric Wyoming creatures. It also features a cast of a full-sized Camptosaurus skeleton, one of the first dinosaurs found in the state.

Tate Geological Museum at Casper College – Paleontologists at the Tate in Casper offer week-long digs where visitors can excavate and collect artifacts. The museum is also home to Lee Rex, the T. rex, and Dee, one of the largest Columbian mammoths ever found, on display.

Glenrock Paleontological Museum – Established when the museum’s director discovered a triceratops at a local ranch, this museum in Glenrock encourages visitors to engage with the staff in the Preparation Lab as they take fossils from the field and prepare them for exhibits.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Find- Olaf Ugly Sweater

Danielle

December 6, 2015

Ah the holiday season, full of decorations, lights and of course ugly sweaters! Just because it’s an “ugly sweater” doesn’t mean it can’t be Disney though! I’m loving these Disney inspired versions from dachicollective on Etsy!

Check out these “traditional” designs gone Disney:

Olaf (youth size)
Olaf (youth size)
Olaf (adult size)

These tops are 100% screen printed and 100% fun! Which color would you wear yours in?

Happy Shopping!

Classic Images of Walt Disney Now Available Through Photographs From The Walt Disney Archives

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

On December 5, 2015, what would have been Walt Disney’s 114th birthday, Disney will launch Photographs from The Walt Disney Archives, a new online print-on-demand photo service that will allow fans to own vibrant images from Disney’s rich history, including classic images of the amazing Walt Disney himself.

Iconic photographs, from a young Walt circa 1932 surrounded by more than a dozen plush Mickey Mouse dolls to a shot of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on opening day in 1955, will be available for purchase in an array of sizes and formats, including photographs and canvas. Each image tells a story, including a rare behind-the-scenes photograph of musicians during the filming of the concert epic Fantasia (1940), as well as a shot of Walt and his staff with the groundbreaking multiplane camera during the 1951 filming of Alice in Wonderland.

With multiple sizes and frames to choose from, individuals can customize their orders—from an 11’’ x 14’’ print on paper or gallery–wrapped canvas ($59.00) to a 20’’ x 20’’ print in a natural or black wood frame ($150.00).

All artwork comes from the photo library operated by the Walt Disney Archives. Comprised largely of original negatives, the roughly 4 million photos rarely leave their cold storage facilities to see the light of day. As more and more digital copies have been created, the Archives is offering this special opportunity to own a print from its one-of-a-kind collection.

Photographs from the Walt Disney Archives launches December 5, 2015 at DisneyPhotoArchives.com.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Show Your Disney Side with your Holiday Cookies this Year!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

To me the holidays mean family and at a close second are COOKIES! Who doesn’t love cookies? They’re fun to make, fun to eat, great to give as a gift – and they can be a great place to show your Disney side!

The best and easiest cookies to use for all decorating are sugar cookies, but gingerbread cookies are great, too! There are also a lot of great ways out there to customize each cookie:

Cookie Cutters – There are so many amazing Disney inspired cookie cutters out there! But don’t worry, if you don’t have Disney cookie cutters you can use any shapes that you do have and deck them out with Disney inspired decorations. A great example for this would be a gingerbread person iced in the colors of your favorite characters – just like they do at the Parks! You can also use a knife to cut out Disney shapes.

Icing – I love icing, do you? Something as simple as food coloring can transform your cookies from simple to amazing. Whether you use a piping bag, a paint brush, or even just a knife you can use icing to add some color and Character to your cookies. If you’re really artistic you could even use themes from your favorite park or ride to decorate your cookies.

Chocolate – Yum! Whether you add the chocolate to the inside of your cookies or decorate the outside with melted chocolate it is a great way to add something extra special. There are also so many great different colors of melting chocolate available out there!

Sprinkles – So much fun! Great for adding some sparkle and more color. You can even find Disney sprinkles online.

While Rice Krispy Treats aren’t technically cookies, they are often found on the cookie table and they can be decorated just as easily as sugar or gingerbread cookies. They are also something that can be found all over the Disney Parks – so creating your own will not only help you show off your Disney side, but it might also help your fill that place in your heart that is empty when you’re missing Disney.

Do you have a Mickey or other Disney character waffle iron? Spoon some of your favorite cookie dough into your waffle iron and have your Disney cookies in half the time of baking them in the oven!

Want to do something even more special this holiday season? Throw a Disney cookie decorating party!

It can be with just your kid or maybe invite some of their friends over. Don’t have kids but have nieces and nephews? Invite them over for some delicious fun. Or you can even just invite some of your friends over and feel like kids again!

Tips for a great, fun and stress free party:

Have the dough for the cookies made and decorations set out before your guests arrive.
Have a multiple bowls of icing and sprinkles as well as multiple different cookie cutters, if you’re going to be using cookie cutters.
Set out some snacks for your guest to enjoy while they wait for their cookies to bake and while they create their Disney inspired holiday masterpieces. Cookies that you made before the party or even some store bought cookies, pretzels, Disney treats, or fruit are great options.
After decorating enjoy some of your creations and maybe some hot chocolate.
Have containers or bags for your guests to take home the cookies that they haven’t eaten!

What’s your favorite holiday cookie? Let us know in the comments how you can use it to show your Disney side!

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to go bake some Disney inspired holiday cookies!

My name is Miriya Whitaker and I am a travel agent with World of Magic Travel! I love Disney and I love cookies! Contact me at [email protected] to start planning your next magical vacation so that you can have Disney cookies in a Disney Park! Also, follow me on Facebook!

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The Force Awakens with New and Enhanced Star Wars Experiences at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 6, 2015

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The Force awakens at Disney Parks with the addition of some new Star Wars experiences debuting in both California and Florida just in time for the Dec. 18 release of the new movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Celebrating all things Star Wars, the exciting experiences at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will entertain fans of the movie saga and guests who are looking forward to future Star Wars-themed lands.

New experiences debuting on both coasts include:

Star Wars Launch Bay

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California now open; Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida now open.

Star Wars Launch Bay is the central location within the parks for fans to celebrate all things Star Wars. In this multi-sensory space, guests will interact with iconic Star Wars characters, tour galleries featuring treasured memorabilia and detailed replicas of Star Wars props, play the latest Star Wars interactive video games and have access to special Star Wars merchandise.

Special Character Encounters: After entering a themed atrium complete with authentic replicas of Star Wars props, guests journey to the dark side and come face to face with Darth Vader in a 360-degree immersive area themed around the Star Destroyer, or they may choose the light side by stepping into a makeshift Rebel base to meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.

Launch Bay Theater – Guests hear directly from the creative minds behind the Star Wars saga in a short video that includes exclusive interviews with the directors, writers, producers, key movie crew members and Imagineers who bring the saga to life.

The Cantina – This setting, inspired by the unsavory “hives of scum and villainy” in the Star Wars galaxy, is a fun place to explore and take photos near elements of the cantina, such as a holochess game table.

Star Wars Game Center – Guests will play current and upcoming video games, including new Disney Infinity 3.0 content created exclusively for this location.

Themed Galleries – Special immersive galleries featuring authentic replicas of movie props, starships and more are located throughout Star Wars Launch Bay.

Launch Bay Cargo – Guests may bring home a variety of Star Wars merchandise, including original artwork and collector’s items.

Star Wars: Path of The Jedi

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California now open; Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida now open.

Guests looking to relive – or discover – the stories from the Star Wars saga, or be introduced to the iconic characters, including ones from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will watch an abridged, cinematic reel celebrating the Star Wars saga (episodes I-VII) in a theater setting. The movie connects iconic scenes from the movies in fun new ways, following the journey of Luke Skywalker.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California now open; Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida now open.

Fans of this popular attraction will experience journeys involving new characters and adventures from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Based on the Star Wars movies, Star Tours takes guests to multiple Star Wars destinations where they interact with characters from throughout the saga. And it is all in Dolby 3D. With an eye-popping digital presentation leveraging Dolby 3D to deliver a vivid and realistic experience, a dramatic musical score and motion simulator-based technology, guests are immersed in the Star Wars galaxy like never before on a theme park attraction.

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California beginning Dec. 8; Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida now open.

This popular entertainment offering is being reimagined with new characters and a new villain to battle from Star Wars Rebels, the popular Disney XD series. Younglings will be magically transported to a secret and ancient Jedi temple where they will face villains such as Darth Vader and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor from Star Wars Rebels, and discover if they have the makings of a true Jedi.

Stormtrooper Patrols

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California; Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

As guests enjoy the sights and attractions, they may come face-to-face with First Order stormtroopers who patrol the area near Star Wars Launch Bay and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.

Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Resort

Location: Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in California now open.

The classic Space Mountain attraction is reimagined as Hyperspace Mountain, thrusting guests into the darkness for an action-packed battle between Rebel X-wings and Imperial TIE fighters.

More Galactic Adventures

Adding to the fun, guests at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will enjoy tasty food and beverages inspired by a galaxy far, far away. More unique Star Wars experiences will make their galactic debuts:

“Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular” at Walt Disney World Resort

Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida beginning nightly Dec. 18.

Guests will be treated to a spectacular finish to their park visit with a dazzling Star Wars-themed fireworks show set to memorable Star Wars music from throughout the saga.

The new experiences further expand the Star Wars presence ahead of the new Star Wars-themed lands coming to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Groundbreaking in California and Florida is expected in 2016.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

San Bernadino Victim was Taking his Daughter to Disneyland

Disney News

December 5, 2015

Robert Adams, 4o years old, was one of the people murdered in the San Bernadino terror attack. He was a Yucaipa resident and father of a 20 month old beautiful baby girl named Savannah. They were planning Savannah’s first trip to Disneyland, which was supposed to happen shortly after this senseless tragedy occurred.

Robert, an Environmental Specialist, and his wife Summer, who is the Chief Learning Officer for the Dept of Human Services, were always together and had been high school sweethearts.

He was described as a loving father, son, brother, and husband.

They have set up a GoFundMe account to help his wife with the mounting expenses she will soon be facing. Please take a minute to read over the posts from his wife on their Go Fund me.

Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to all those affected by yet another senseless tragedy.

Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for December 2015

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 5, 2015

As big Disney fans, we all know that from time to time, our beloved rides go out for refurbishment so it can be even better the next time we experience them. Hey, even Cinderella needs some help from her fairy godmother to get done up for the ball! Here is our most updated list of scheduled refurbishments as we close out 2015. Hopefully this will help you in planning your upcoming trip to the World!

One thing to note for those staying onsite – most of the Disney World pools will be closed for refurbishments due to the cold temperatures so be sure to check our list below to see if yours will be affected.

Monorail
The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you are planning to use this form of transportation during your visit you should check to be sure of the best option available on your day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available.

Magic Kingdom Park

Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover: Dec. 7 – 10, 2015
Splash Mountain: Jan. 10 – 14, 2016
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Jan. 18 – Feb. 11, 2016
Liberty Square Riverboat: Jan. 18 – 22, 2016
Mad Tea Party: Feb. 22 – 26, 2016

Epcot

Re-Imagination of Maelstrom: Oct. 15, 2014 – Apr. 30, 2016
Sum of All Thrills: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, 2015
Soarin’: Jan. 4, 2016 – Summer 2016

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Pizza Planet: Jan. 11 – Late 2016

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Kali River Rapids: Jan. 4 – Feb. 11, 2016

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Annual Refurbishment: Jan. 3 – Mar. 12, 2016

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Annual Refurbishment: Oct. 4, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016

Walt Disney World Resorts

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Bay Cove Pool: Feb. 1 – Mar. 18, 2016

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Surfboard Bay Pool: Jan. 25 – 28, 2016

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House

Uzima Pool & Area: Dec. 14 – 16, 2015

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Soft Goods Rehab: Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2016

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Exterior Repair and Painting: Aug. 17, 2015 – May 5, 2016
Luna Park Pool: Jan. 11 – Feb. 2, 2016
Flying Fish Restaurant: Feb. 1 – Sep. 30, 2016

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

Guest Villa Renovations through Spring 2016

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Old Port Royale – Path of Travel Impacts: Nov. 30 – Dec. 20, 2015
Guests in some parts of Martinique and Trinidad North may experience some construction noise: Jan. 3 – Feb. 28, 2016
Jamaica Pool: Jan. 6 – 8, 2016
Martinique Quiet Pool: Jan. 11 – 13, 2016
Fuentes del Morro Pool: Jan. 13 – 16, 2016
Trinidad North Quiet Pool: Jan. 27 – 29, 2016
Trinidad South Quiet Pool: Feb. 3 – 5, 2016

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Courtyard Pool: Jan. 16 – 19, 2016

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

Pool Slide: Feb. 1 – 17, 2016

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Sandcastle Pool: Jan. 4 – 6, 2016

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

General Construction: during this time, guests will observe construction taking place and certain pathways and buildings may be unavailable – through early 2016
East Pool closed for enhancement; guests may see or hear work in progress from now through early 2016

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

French Quarter Kiddie Pool: Sep. 29 – Dec. 24, 2015

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Ol’ Man Island Pool: Jan. 11 – Feb. 29, 2016

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Grandstand Pool: Jan. 20 – 22, 2016

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Fitness Center: Dec. 7 – 19, 2015

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas

Due to multiple general resort refurbishment projects, guests will notice construction work in various areas. Noise may be overheard while this work is being completed, but construction will not begin until after 9 a.m. Certain pathways, including the nature trail, will be unavailable. The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground, Marina and Recreation fire pit will be unavailable. Refurbishment activities expected through 2017.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Concierge Lounge through early December

Buena Vista Palace

Due to multiple general resort refurbishment projects, guests will notice construction work in various areas.
Front Desk renovation – a temporary Front Desk will be functional – through Feb. 2016
Video arcade will close to make room for a new Grab and Go outlet – through Feb. 2016
Through June 2016, the pool will be unavailable. The spa pool, located in the main tower will remain open for all guests. Additionally, neighboring hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. will allow Buena Vista Palace guests to use their pools during this time. Watercress Café will be closed during this time, however, the one80 Sports Bar and Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Guest room renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience. Oct. 2015 – Dec. 21, 2015 and June 2016 – September 2016.

Disney Springs

Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive – through March 2016. Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from the parks and resorts to Disney Springs and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences.
Planet Hollywood Jan. 6 – Summer 2016

As always, this is the latest and greatest that we have, but information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please check back here at Chip & Co for our regular refurb updates.

Hi there, 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. As a travel agent, it is my job to be aware of refurbs that may affect your trip, as well as give you tips on how to make the most of your vacation. I’m happy to help you plan your upcoming trip to Disney, at no cost to you! Please visit my page or send me an email at [email protected] to get started!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comes to Bitmoji

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

December 5, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens teams up with Bitmoji to create an amazing new free theme pack. This unique collaboration immerses your Bitmoji avatar in the Star Wars universe. Each stunningly hand-drawn Star Wars bitmoji features your avatar in a setting inspired by the new movie, dressed in a custom outfit and saying a phrase that can easily be shared in everyday messaging conversations.

Dress like Rey and roll with BB-8
Don a Jedi robe
Co-pilot the Millennium Falcon
Go lightspeed through hyperspace
Take the controls of your own X-wing
Wield a lightsaber in a timeless movie poster-style bitmoji

The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens theme pack is available for free within the Bitmoji app. Get it in the App Store and Google Play. For more information on Bitmoji visit Bitmoji.com.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

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