Disney World bus driver cited in March 23rd accident
A Disney World bus driver is cited for careless driving for an accident outside Epcot on March 23. Driver Jean Valentin crashed into the rear of a parked Mears bus at the entrance to the Epcot parking lot. The other driver had parked the empty bus in the roadway after
Disney’s ABC Family Announces Summer 2010 Programming
New Original Series Include: “Pretty Little Liars,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Starring Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Bianca Lawson, Laura Leighton, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse “Huge,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Developed by Winnie Holzman (“Wicked,”“My So-Called Life,” “Once & Again”) and Daughter Savannah Dooley,Starring Nikki Blonsky,
Second season of the Playhouse Disney animated series “Jungle Junction” has been ordered by Disney Channel
A second season of the Playhouse Disney animated series “Jungle Junction” has been ordered by Disney Channel. Produced by Spider Eye Animation in the UK, the season will consist of 26 colorful and interactive new episodes which will begin rolling out on Playhouse Disney platforms around the world in 2011.
Disney Channel ordered a third season of Playhouse Disney series, “Imagination Movers”
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its Emmy Award-winning Playhouse Disney series, “Imagination Movers,” starring New Orleans’ favorite alternative rock band for preschoolers. Production on the third season of music-filled episodes will resume in New Orleans in June 2010. The season will also include the first-ever Imagination Movers
Toy Story 3 Welcomes Chatter Telephone & Chunk
Ring-ring! The Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone is a classic pull toy that has been inspiring giggles for many generations, while building motor skills and balance. Preschoolers can’t resist the friendly face with eyes that move up and down when they pull the toy along, and the bright colors and pleasing sounds
Smell Like Tony Stark With New Iron Man Cologne!
In a rather odd, but also quite humorous marketing move, Marvel is partnering up with Diesel to offer a cologne that will allow you to smell like Iron Man himself. Despite the obvious jokes, Diesel swears that you won’t smell like titanium and WD-40… or booze. Diesel is repackaging their
How to Find Your Favorite Candy on Main Street, U.S.A.
Yummy article from Disney Park Blog: As we know from the annual popularity of candy cane production at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A., many of the Disneyland “homemade” candies have their own fan base. If you’re a fan of the candy making on Main Street U.S.A., have you
The MLB hits a home run with Disney
Disney and Major League Baseball are combining for a cross-licensing deal that will mix the marks of two of the biggest names in sports and entertainment merchandising. The retail licensing program is one MLB has pursued for a decade and expands the business relationship between the two companies, giving MLB
Beauty and the Beast coming to BluRay October 5th
Disney has just announced official plans to bring the 1991 animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” to Blu-ray Disc on October 5th in a “Diamond Edition” release. Tech specs include full 1080p Hi-Def video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound. Disney’s most requested film, Beauty
Teri Hatcher and Disney Family Launching a Website for Chicks
Teri Hatcher has teamed up with Disney to create GetHatched.com, a website for chicks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With the slogan “A chick’s guide to life,” the site is produced by DisneyFamily.com with creative and editorial insight from the Desperate Housewives star and a small team of contributors. For
Walt Disney World Food Confessions
As a product of a Catholic school education, I am familiar with the confessional, a place where faults and misdeeds are acknowledged and counsel and absolution is given. And don’t forget the dispensation of a healthy dose of penance, of course. On a recent Friday, the Disney community began bearing
Please welcome our newest writer Lisa!!!
Everyone please welcome Lisa our newest writer to Chip and Co. Lisa is the author of one of my favorite Disney Books Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers.. The Beyond the Attractions travel guide is not your typical Disney guidebook; written by a parent for
First Look: Cantina de San Angel Expansion at Epcot
From the Disney Park Blog: Earlier today, Thomas shared a first look at an amazing pizzeria opening at Epcot Italy Pavilion. And now I’ve got a sneak peek of what you can expect to see when the construction wall comes down at the Mexico Pavilion later this year. If you’ve
Ridermakerz opens in Walt Disney World
RIDEMAKERZ®, a toy car and radio control (RC) car customizing entertainment experience, celebrated its grand opening at its new locations at Downtown Disney West Side in Walt Disney World yesterday, March 25. RIDEMAKERZ allows guests of all ages to build and personalize their own RC car, choosing its bodystyle, color,
