AT&T Now Offering Cellular and Data Packages Aboard Disney Cruise Line!

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September 23, 2015

Beginning today, if you have AT&T as your cellular provider you are able to purchase cruise bundling packages to save on cellular phone service costs when sailing with the Disney Cruise Line! How awesome is that?

These new cellular cruise packages will work onboard the Disney Cruise Line ships, as well as in ports of call when traveling on cruises to Canada, Mexico and The Caribbean. In addition, these packages provide you with a more affordable option to stay in touch with their family and friends back home.

You can purchase these packages directly through AT&T before you leave for your cruise, or on board while cruising. Packages will start on the day of sailing and will be valid for a month. Charges will be billed on your regular monthly bill after using the package. The package will be automatically removed from the account once expired. Please note if you are cruising on back-to-back sailings, you will have to sign-up again after expiration or depletion.

Pricing for the AT&T Cruise Packages is as follows:

Calling Package is $30 – Includes 50 minutes
Calling and Messaging Package is $60 – Includes 50 minutes, 100 messages
Calling, Messaging and Data Package is $120 – Includes 50 minutes, 100 messages and 100 MB of data

To add one of these packages, please call AT&T at: 1.800.335.4685 or +1.916.843.4685

AT&T customers can find out information at www.att.com/cruiseships. If you are using other cellular carriers, you should contact your provider to obtain information on rates.

Make Your Halloween Adorably Spooky with Disney Floral & Gifts

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 23, 2015

I absolutely love Halloween and I love Disney, so I love Halloween at Disney. There is not better way to celebrate than at Disney World! Disney Floral & Gifts has some spooky yet cute ways to dress up your room for Halloween.

If you are looking for a way to Disney up your Halloween, you should check out Mickey’s Spooktacular Celebration. It is available at the Disney World Resort. It will appear as though Mickey himself decorated the room for you.

The first thing you will see is a light up Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Sash. As you enter your spooktacular room you will see a welcome letter from you know who letting you know what he prepared just for you. Nearby you will find a large plush Mickey Mouse and a one of a kind bin with some yummy Halloween treats inside. But that’s not it, you will also get a festive blanket, creepy candelabra, luminaries, cobwebs, hidden messages, activities and more.

When you come back from a fun night at MNSSHP you can rest your head on a pillowcase featuring Mickey Mouse. Check out the goodies and place your order here.

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Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Waterfront cabins coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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Chip

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September 23, 2015

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Disney Vacation Club confirmed today that they will be expanding the Wilderness Lodge units with new waterfront cabins (similar to the Polynesian Resort). Earlier this year they submitted the plans to build 26 waterfront cabins but would not confirm if they would be timeshare units, until now.

Also plans were filed for a guest boardwalk, new bar/grill, and expanded pool area! Sounds like Disney is going to be really busy expanding the Wilderness Lodge area in the coming years.

No other details have been released like when construction will begin or end but as soon as we hear the news we will let you know.

Are you excited for the changes coming to the Wilderness Lodge? Let me know in the comment box below.

Disney Finds – Magic band Stickers

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Chip

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September 23, 2015

Now you can decorate your Magic Bands with these durable high resolution Disney vinyl graphics from designer WileyOakCrafts. They have a BUNCH of fun Disney designs to choose from even some festive designs like the ones above. Each grouping they offer has like 15 designs to choose from so honestly if you can’t find something you like you are not looking hard enough.

Here are some of the designs available:

and many many more! Designer WileyOakCrafts really has something for everyone. So go check out their stuff for $9.50 per set you can’t really go wrong. That is much cheaper than buying a new Magic Band and with these you have much more variety. Happy Shopping!

New Enhanced Chase Lounge returning to the 20th Celebration of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

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Chip

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September 23, 2015

Chase today announced that the Chase Lounge at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return for the fourth year with exciting new features. The festival, running from September 25 through November 16, 2015, will welcome celebrity chefs, debut new marketplaces and tastes from around the world and celebrate guests’ favorite dining traditions. As the sponsor of the festival, Chase aims to create a unique experience for all its credit and debit cardmembers to enjoy.

“In celebration of the 20th celebration of the festival, we are delighted to bring these new experiences to the lounge to add to their enjoyment.”

The Chase Lounge, which is open exclusively to Chase debit and credit cardmembers,¹is an inviting place to relax, refresh, and be entertained. It is located on the third floor of the American Adventure Pavilion within World Showcase at Epcot and is open daily during the Festival from 11 a.m. to park close. The Lounge features complimentary amenities, including non-alcoholic refreshments and a charging station. Enhancements to the Lounge this year include a dedicated Festival Information desk, social media photo booth, and a station where guests can email recipes from the festival. In addition, periodically throughout the festival, the lounge will host animation sketch classes and caricature artists.

“Cardmembers have told us that the Chase Lounge is a welcome retreat on their journey through the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival,” said B.J. Mahoney, general manager, Chase Card Services. “In celebration of the 20^th celebration of the festival, we are delighted to bring these new experiences to the lounge to add to their enjoyment.”

The Chase Lounge and sponsorship of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival extends Chase’s relationship with Disney as the issuer of the Disney Premier Visa Credit Card, Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card and Disney Visa Debit Card. In addition to lounge access, Disney Visa Cardmembers can purchase tickets to three exclusive dining events²: Brews, Breakfast and More, September 28, 2015; The Making of the Party for the Senses, October 27, 2015; and The Creation of the Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces, November 9, 2015. For more information visit DisneyRewards.com.

1 Theme Park admission to Epcot is required.

2 Tickets for these events are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Separate theme park admission is required. Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Please visit DisneyRewards.com for full terms and conditions.

Top 5 Adult Date Night Spots At Walt Disney World

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September 23, 2015

Walt Disney World is a great family vacation spot, and believe it or not, they also have a lot of great stuff for adults to do too – and an “Adult Date Night” at Disney is a really fun way to reconnect with your significant other. So book a babysitter and head out to one of these Top 5 Adult Date Night Spots At WDW:

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort: Not only is this a beautiful place to stay, but it’s a great place to play too! Start with an amazing dinner at Flying Fish Café where you can watch the chefs create amazing seafood dishes as you view the open kitchen while enjoying a flight of unique wines. After dinner, take a stroll down the boardwalk and watch it come to life as night falls – the lights, the energy – it’s the perfect atmosphere for a romantic date night. Share a treat from the Boardwalk Bakery – a key lime tart or napoleon perhaps? And then end the night with a drink and some fun at Jelly Rolls – a dueling piano bar with sing-alongs, where no song request is too obscure

Wishes Dessert Party: What could be better than enjoying an amazing fireworks show with your sweetie? The only thing I can think of is to add DESSERTS to the mix – and with Disney’s new Wishes Dessert Party, you can enjoy an unobstructed, up close and personal view of the show while you indulge in cupcakes, mousse, ice cream, chocolate covered strawberries, and more! This is something you’ll want to plan ahead to do ahead of time – as it requires a separate ticket, and the event fills up fast!

Epcot’s World Showcase: Can’t afford a trip around the World? Well, then I suggest the next best thing – head over to Epcot’s World Showcase and enjoy strolling around the different countries as you soak in the culture, sights, and sounds of 11 different countries. Sip wine in France, check out Japanese souvenirs, and enjoy dinner in Italy – all without leaving Orlando! It’s a great place to take a romantic stroll in the evening, and then you can end the evening with their nightly fireworks show that celebrates the history of Earth – IllumiNations

Monorail Resort Tour: Who doesn’t love riding the monorail? I know I do! Turn it into a date night by hopping on at the Magic Kingdom and taking the Resort Loop over to the Contemporary Resort, where you can rent a powerboat or jet ski, or go water skiing or para sailing – all of which are great ways to cool down after a hot Florida day! After your water adventures are done, hop back on the monorail and head over to The Grand Floridian Resort where you can enjoy a delicious dinner at Victoria and Albert’s, and then head to the last stop on your monorail trail – the Polynesian Resort, where you can take a stroll on the beach – and if you time it right, the beach is a great place to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks show

California Grill: This recently renovated restaurant sits high above the World (the DISNEY world that is!) on the 15th floor of the Contemporary Resort (accessible only via a special elevator – talk about VIP status!), and is home to an innovative menu which includes oak grilled filet of beef, brick oven fired flatbreads, and sushi prepared while you watch via the open kitchen. Head upstairs early and enjoy some wine or a cocktail in their gorgeous lounge area, and while you enjoy warm chocolate cake for dessert, you’ll get an amazing view of Magic Kingdom’s nighttime fireworks show – cheers to that!

Getting a chance to enjoy Disney World as a romantic date night destination may not be easy for those of you traveling with kids/family members, but if you can swing it, then I highly recommend you check out one of my above suggestions, and take the time to reconnect with your “better half” in the Happiest Place On Earth!

Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration to last Through Sept. 5, 2016

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 22, 2015

Disneyland Resort has been celebrating the resort’s 60th anniversary since the end of May. The celebration features new nighttime shows like the “Paint the Night” Parade, “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, and “World of Color-Celebrate!” as well as special treats and merchandise. Not to mention a gorgeous diamond-encrusted Sleeping Beauty castle!

I’ve had lots of people ask how long the Diamond Celebration will last and we’ve finally received an answer! I’m excited to share that the celebration will last through September 5, 2016.

Have you had a chance to experience the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration yet?

There’s no better time than now to plan a Disneyland vacation to see all the Diamond Celebration has to offer! Contact me today for help booking your next magical adventures! And check out this dazzling video of the Disneyland Diamond Celebration:

Is Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights moving to Epcot?

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September 22, 2015

Hey there my little Disney Gossip junkies, it is I Anonymouse, serving up some fresh and hot Disney Gossip! You might have read a week or so ago that Disney is getting rid of Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. It seems fans of this light show are not happy, myself included! Since then there has been quite a few petitions to Disney not to get rid of this wonderful holiday show.

How many people remember the Lights of Winter show in Epcot? If not it’s ok I have a video. Disney retired this Christmas show back in 2009.

What if I told you a little mouse told me that Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is coming to Epcot? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? I hear that they are moving Osborne’s to the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase, right where Lights of Winter used to be! How exciting! Honestly the shows are not that far from one another.

It would not be a huge undertaking to move the show from Hollywood Studios to Epcot honestly. They can take a friendship boat over. Anywho this is just Disney Gossip for now and as with all of my posts nothing is confirmed till you hear it from the Big Cheese himself.

So what do you think? Should Disney move Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights to Epcot? Let me know your thoughts in the comment box below.

This all the Disney gossip I have for now. For my past gossip articles be sure to check them out here. Got any good gossip/rumors please email me at anonymouse@chipandco.com or on my Facebook page.

Disney World Firefighters Union Negotiations not Going Well

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September 22, 2015

Disney World firefighters and paramedics have been on the job and working without a contract with Reedy Creek since the start of the year. Because the Union that represents the Disney World Firefighters and Paramedics has reached a no go in their contract negotiations. The Reedy Creek Firefighters Association Local 2117 and the taxing district (Disney) can not agree on insurance benefits, pay raises, etc. The union wants a 4.7% increase in pay and Reedy Creek only wants to give 3%. The union wants to give less and the employees want more, in quite a few areas of the contract.

Firefighters are also not happy with Reedy Creek’s plans to get rid of the special-operations-and-response team. Members of that team get specialized training on complicated jobs like, rescues from collapsed buildings and detection of chemical agents.

The union is also requesting a specialized type of body scan as part of their annual check ups. Reedy Creek says they are investigating the cost.

Since they can not seem to come to an agreement, a special magistrate is supposed to hear both sides and try to assist but the decision is non binding.

Photo Credit: Reedy Creek Fire Rescue – IAFF Local 2117 RCFR facebook page

Disney releases menu for all new Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 22, 2015

In case you have not heard here is some background on this new addition, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is aviation themed and will be located between Paradiso 37 and the Boathouse Restaurant at the new Disney Springs. The new spot will have seating for 150. They will unique cocktails like a Hovito Mojito and small plates like “Air Pirates Everything Pretzels” with house-made mustard and beer cheese fondue.

In true Disney fashion the design team is going above and beyond to make sure no detail is overlooked, like the propeller-based ceiling fans and diving bell “booth” to the “Rolling Boulder Meatballs” on the menu. Here is what you can expect to see. In the main room, you will see an expansive bar, aviation decor filling the room, vintage travel posters and correspondence between Jock, Indy and their fellow adventurers on display.

You can eat and drink outside if you choose to do so in Jocks’ old steamboat, now in permanent dry dock and the appropriately named “Reggie;” and in nearby seating on the deck.

Now, I know you are wondering about the food that will be served.

Appetizers

Good Dates
Goat Cheese-stuffed Dates served with Marcona Almonds and Pickled Vegetables…safe for the whole family.
$8.99

Rolling Boulders Sliders
Three Spicy Meatball Sliders served with Yogurt Sauce
$9.99

Snack of Ra
African Salads and Dips with Injera and Naan Crisps designed to satisfy a well of souls
$11.99

Air Pirate’s Pretzels
A flight of Everything Pretzels with House-made Mustard and Beer-Cheese Fondue
$8.99

Tanis Tacos
A Lost City Specialty! Filled with Falafel, Shredded Lettuce, and Cucumber-Tomato Salad
$9.49

Dr. Elsa’s She-deviled Eggs
No father or son can resist these Beet Juice-brined Eggs stuffed with Lump Crab
$7.99

Brody’s Brats
Grilled Bratwurst served with Mustard and Pickled Cabbage. Worthy of a museum
$9.49

Lao Che’s Revenge
Spicy Asian Sticky Wings direct from Club Obi Wan
$12.99

“Squid! Why’d it have to be Squid?”
Fried Calamari Flatbread with Harissa Spread
$14.99

Signature Libations (Non-Alcoholic)

Antidote
Sprite® and Maraschino Cherry Juice

Teddy’s Tea (Non-Alcoholic)
Green Tea with Mint and Tangerine

Poisonless Dart
Soda Water with Mint, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lime Juice

Diving Bell (Non-Alcoholic)
Simply Lemonade® and Watermelon topped with a Lemon-Lime Foam

Signature Libations (Alcoholic)

Anything Goes
byejoe dragon fire spirit, fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, and Pineapple Juice

Shorty’s Singapore Sling
Plymouth Gin, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Bénédictine, Cointreau, fresh Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine

Bedtime Story
Absolut Mandrin Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Hibiscus Syrup, fresh Lemon Juice, and Iced Tea

The Scottish Professor
Monkey Shoulder Blended malt Scotch Whiskey, Hendrick’s Gin, Pear Nectar, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lemon Juice

German Mechanic
Bavarian Radler a.k.a. “Shandy” with Paulaner Hefe-Weizen and Simply Lemonade®

Hovito Mojito
Barson Quebranta Pisco, fresh Lime Juice, Mint, and Simple Syrup topped with Soda Water

The Bitter Barkeep
Barsol Quebranta Pisco, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lime Juice. Contains Pasteurized Egg Whites

Cool-headed Monkey
Starr African Rum, Van Der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon, and Pineapple Juice

Safari Sangria
South African Red Wine with Van Der Rum Tangerine Liqueur

Air Pirate’s Mule
Knob Creek Disney Select Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon and fresh Lime Juice topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

Pancho’s Margarita
Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh Sweet-and-Sour

Wrong Island!
Siesta Key Silver Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tamiami Gin, Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coca-Cola®

Bam’s Barnstormer
byejoe dragon fire spirit, fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, and Pineapple Juice

Hail Marty
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey bottled in Bond served with an Ice Sphere

Fountain of Youth
St. Augustine Florida Cane Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, White Cranberry Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour

Reggie’s Revenge
Florida Cane ‘Orlando Orange’ Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, White Cranberry Juice, and fresh Lime Juice

Bottled Beer & Hard Cider

Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale – Kansas City, MO

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – Chico, CA

Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale – Tampa, FL

Xingu Black Beer – Brazil

St. Bernardus Abt 12 Abbey Ale – Belgium

Florida Beer Devil’s Triangle IPA – Cape Canaveral, FL

Lagunitas IPA – Petaluna, CA

Left Hand Milk Stout – Longmont, CO

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider – Cincinnati, OH

Ace Pineapple Hard Cider – Sebastopol, CA

Draft Beers

Kingfisher Lager – India

Paulaner Hefe-Weizen – Germany

Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale – Atlanta, GA

Orlando Brewing I-4 IPA – Orlando, FL

Bubbles

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne, Épernay

Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Veneto

White Wines

Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett, Mosel

Batasiolo Moscato D’Asti Bosc, Piedmont

King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon

Bellingham Citrus Grove Chenin Blanc, South Africa

Montes Limited Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley

Conundrum, California

Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley

Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley

Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

Red and Rosé Wines

Château Miraval Rosé, Provence

Meiomi Pinot Noir, California

Bodega Charcra Barda Pinot Noir, Patagonia

Santa Ema Reserve Merlot, Maipo Valley

Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley

De Torten Z Red Blend, Stellenbosch

Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley

Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Dessert Wines

Innskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula

Graham’s 20 yr Tawny Port, Portugal

Flights

Aviator’s Flight
¾-oz pout of each Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Macallan 12 yr Speyside, Highland Park 12 yr Orkney Islands, and Bowmore 12 yr Islay

Sake
Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo Sake – Japan

You can see the full menu here.

What do you think?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Andrew Zimmern and Buddy Valastro Join the Festivities at the Rockin’ Burger Block Parties at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 22, 2015

If you are a fan of Buddy Valastro or Andrew Zimmern then you will not want to miss the Rockin’ Burger Block Parties at the Epcot International food & Wine Festival. It is a new addition this year and sounds like I may need to check that out.

Andrew Zimmern, who hosts “Bizarre Foods” on the Travel Channel, will start the party off on September 25. On Oct 8 the cast of “The Chew” will be there. Last but certainly not least, Buddy Valastro from “Cake Boss” will be there on Nov 6.

There will be more than a dozen sliders at each party. There is a wide range of choices like, a coffee-crusted beef short rib burger topped with smoked Gouda, garlic potato string and sangria ketchup to a shrimp and scallop burger topped with spicy Thai slaw and cilantro-lime mayo (with a side of smoked sea-salted fried edamame). But wait there’s more! If you want a little more than just burgers there will also be spicy-sticky pig wings, a cinnamon roll fireball bread pudding with a cream cheese glaze. Of course there will be drinks like, craft beers, wines, cocktails and more.

Don’t forget there will be music there too, a live DJ.

The dates are September 25, October 8 and November 6 from 7-9 p.m.

Cost is $99
$119 for reserved table on the main floor, early admission at 6:45 p.m., and a specialty cocktail
$199 for Nosh Pit seating with a private reserved table, early admission at 6:45 p.m., specialty cocktail and premium bar.

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Are you going?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Finds – Custom hand painted Disney Shoes

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Chip

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September 22, 2015

Who doesn’t love a good pair of custom hand painted Disney shoes? Looking on etsy you can find hundreds of designers who can make you a pair of shoes. What you have to watch out for is price, many designers charge over a hundred of dollars for their designs. Today I found a very affordable designer called magicalslippers, they offer affordable and timely shoes that you will just love.

Here are the Disney Designs they have available:

and many more! Most of magicalslippers designs are between $40 and $60. Not bad. For more information click any of the links above and as always Happy Shopping!