Be Our Guest Breakfast is Now Permanent!

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July 29, 2015

Have you heard the news??? As of July 27th Disney has officially extended Be Our Guest breakfast permanently!

Now, before you run off to book your breakfast reservation as Tuesday afternoon the reservations were not open yet. This just means Disney is getting everything loaded in the system and that guests should start looking daily if they want to snag one of those coveted reservations.

Breakfast will be offered from 8am-10am daily at Be Our Guest in New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. As far as we know, the menu will not be changing.

This is the second big breakfast announcement from Disney today. They also announced that Garden Grill, located inside the Land Pavilion at Epcot will now be serving breakfast and lunch daily!

Are you excited for these new offerings? I know I am. I have a Be Our Guest breakfast reservation for September and I cannot wait to check it out!

Are you excited for these new dining experiences? Want to experience them for yourself? Let me help you plan a dream Disney vacation that’s full of delicious food! I am a Travel Magician with World of Magic Travel, the preferred agency of Chip and Co and the Disney Addicts! Email me today at [email protected] to start planning your “Magical” vacation!

Chase Celebrates 20th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival With New Events

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July 28, 2015

Chase today announced that as part of its multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S. it continues as the presenting sponsor of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. 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.

The 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. Chase debit and credit cardmembers, including Disney Visa Cardmembers, again have exclusive access to complimentary, non-alcoholic refreshments, charging stations and interactive fun at the Chase Lounge.1 The lounge, located on the third floor of the American Adventure Pavilion within the Epcot World Showcase, will be open daily during the Festival from 11 a.m. until Park close.

New this year are three special dining events 2 exclusively for Disney Visa Card members during the festival:

Brews, Breakfast and More, September 28, 2015. Over a three-course breakfast that uses beer as an ingredient and pairing, learn about innovative beer styles and brewing processes dating back to ancient Babylon and Egypt.
The Making of the Party for the Senses, October 27, 2015. Discover how the culinary team makes this popular tasting event come alive. Over lunch in the Wine View Lounge, event creators offer a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes magic.
The Creation of the Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces, November 9, 2015. Enjoy breakfast on the promenade before the Festival opens with a Walt Disney World Chef, Beverage Professional and Imagineer for a sneak peek at Marketplace creations and their menu delights.

Tickets for these dining events are subject to availability and are on sale for Disney Visa Card members. Disney Visa Cardmembers also have an advanced booking opportunity on July 28 and July 29 for all special events offered at this year’s Festival before sales open to the general public on July 30. For more information visit DisneyRewards.com.

“We are thrilled to offer exclusive dining experiences to our Disney Visa Card members to make their experience at the Festival even more memorable,” said B.J. Mahoney, general manager, Chase Card Services. “In addition, the Chase Lounge has become a welcome destination for all Chase cardmembers attending the Festival, which is why we have exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.”

Disney Visa Credit Cardmembers earn reward dollars on all card purchases.3 In addition, all Disney Visa Cardmembers have access to amazing perks 365 days-a-year, including a Character Meet ‘N’ Greet at a private Cardmember location at Walt Disney World Resort and the DisneylandResort and special savings at Disney’s domestic theme parks, Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.4 Cardmembers can also choose from various Disney card designs.5

1 Theme Park admission to Epcot is required.

2 Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations, are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers.

3 Disney Dream Reward Dollars are subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Rewards Program. See DisneyRewards.com for rewards details.

4 Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers. Must mention the offer to receive the merchandise discount. Merchandise discount may not be used for certain items and is not available at certain locations including Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Operating Participant locations. For entry into the Character Meet ‘N’ Greet Photo Opportunity, must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate admission may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Please visit DisneyVisaPerks.com for full terms and conditions. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park perks. Theme Park admission to Epcot is required.

5 Card designs are subject to availability and may change without notice.

Disney’s TeamMickey All-Star Baseball Tour kicked off this weekend!

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July 28, 2015

The #TeamMickey All-Star Baseball Tour kicked off this weekend at the St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves game. Here are a few fun photos of the Summer Baseball celebration with members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game” — Mickey dons his baseball uniform to lead the crowd in some fun! #TeamMickey All-Star Baseball Tour, launched in St. Louis on Sunday 7/26.

Mickey and local members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America celebrate Baseball and kick-off #TeamMickey All-Star Baseball Tour, in St. Louis on Sunday 7/26.

Two more 2015 game celebrations are coming:

– Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers – August 9

– San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies – August 16

In addition to the game day celebrations, it includes a national sweepstakes for a chance to win the ultimate baseball trip www.Disney.com/teammickey) and three all-new Mickey Mouse animated baseball clips.

Coral Reef Restoration Project Underway at Disney’s Castaway Cay

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 28, 2015

In case you were not aware, there is a multi-year restoration project taking place at Disney’s Castaway Cay to restore the coral reef in the beautiful waters surrounding this beloved port. Disney’s Animal Programs and the Disney Cruise Line are working hard to ensure these areas will thrive for many, many years to come. Disney’s Animal Programs work hard behind the scenes to deliver uncompromised excellence in animal care. By working with other zoological facilities, magical memories are created for guests while making a difference for conservation around the world. The main purpose behind the restoration project is to resort the health of coral reefs through the study of transplanted long-spined sea urchins that are native to the area.

To learn more about how Disney is gathering information to protect the reef, check out this video!

The Disney Cruise Line prides itself in making efforts to support environmental programs to enhance the experiences offered by the cruise line. Some other fun facts include:

the Disney Cruise Line uses solar power on Castaway Cay to heat water for crew areas
Disney resorted the island’s original ground cover by brining in plant varieties native to the island to create a natural habitat
the vast majority of Castaway Cay remains in an undeveloped, preserved state
local Bahamian schools us Disney Cruise Line’s activity booklets to learn more about native species
guests on the Disney Cruise Line participate in Port Adventures on Castaway Cay that foster an appreciate of the nature habitat
all Disney Cruise Line ships feature Advanced Wastewater Purification Systems that use natural processes to treat and purify onboard wastewater to levels far exceeding international shipping standards

As you can see, the Disney Cruise Line remains a leader in supporting environmental efforts, both on their ships and in their ports. To learn more about the Disney Cruise Line and its sailings, email me at [email protected].

Epcot’s Garden Grill Restaurant will begin serving Breakfast and Lunch

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July 28, 2015

Beginning November 8, Garden Grill Restaurant will begin serving up breakfast and lunch in addition to dinner. The new Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Breakfast Harvest Feast will have all the fixin’s served in an all-you-care-to-enjoy family style. What’s on the menu? Look for breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, Mickey waffles, and their signature item, Chip’s Sticky Bun Bake.

At lunch, look for your all-you-care-to-enjoy favorites from the dinner menu, like “Living with the Land” Harvest-inspired Farmer’s Salad (which utilizes greens from the attraction), char-grilled sliced filet of beef, roasted all-natural sliced turkey breast with freshly-harvested vegetables and scrumptious side dishes.

For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com/dine or call 407-WDW-DINE.

Disney Finds – Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundae

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July 28, 2015

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Have you tried to take on the Kitchen Sink at Disney World? I have tried that challenge and failed miserably. When Disney came out with this Mickey Pants Sundae I was in heaven. Not only do you get Ice Cream you also get a cool little keepsake to bring home with you.

Our friend Courtney from Mouse to your House was able to wrangle up some of the Mickey Pants Plastic Containers for fans of Chip and Co! For $25 you get this fun keepsake from the parks, perfect for display around the house or you can do what I did with mine and use it for my keys. There are so many things you can do with yours, I have even seen people make planters out of them!

Click here to learn more and to order yours today!

Offer Extended! Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 28, 2015

Great news Disney fans – booking of the Late Summer Room offer of up to 30% off select WDW Resort Hotels has been extended through August 31st! There is still time to book your magical Disney World vacation and save some money!

Save up to 20% at Select Value Resorts including: All Star Movies, All Star Music, All Star Sports, Art of Animation (Family Suites Only), Pop Century and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Save up to 25% at Select Moderate Resorts including: Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter

Save up to 30% at Select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts including: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boardwalk Inn, Beach Club, Contemporary, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resort

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Length of stay requirements may apply. Moderate and Deluxe suites may be available at a lesser discount.

Important Details

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
Additional per adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
Advance reservation required.
Moderate and Deluxe suites may be available at a lesser discount.

Offer Restrictions

Length of Stay requirements may apply.
Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Want to take advantage of this awesome promotion extension and plane a late summer visit to Walt Disney World? I would love to help you plan your dream Disney vacation! I am a Travel Magician with World of Magic Travel, the preferred agency of Chip and Co and the Disney Addicts! Email me today at [email protected] to start planning your “Magical” vacation!

Kevin Bacon competes in Give Kids the World Ice Cream challenge

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July 27, 2015

Kevin Bacon made an appearance today at an Orlando-area nonprofit resort for children with terminal illnesses near Walt Disney World. Kevin held an ice cream-eating contest with seven-year old Village guest Ethan Gehman and faced off with the children to see who could eat the most ice cream in six seconds.

See the video below.

The Ice Cream Challenge is a fundraising campaign that Give Kids the World hopes will raise contributions for, and awareness of, the work it does. Kevin Bacon is founder of SixDegrees.Org.

Give Kids the World allows children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a way to enjoy time together, cost-free, in a fairytale setting. Information about donating and volunteering time can be found at www.gktw.org.

Is Tables in Wonderland being discontinued?

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July 27, 2015

Hello Disney Fans it is I Anonymouse! Serving up the hottest in Disney Gossip from the deepest darkest regions on the interwebs. Believe it or not I use Twitter. Occasionally I help ~~Chump~~ I mean Chip on his Twitter account from time to time. While scouring twitter I have seen quite a few posts talking about Disney’s Tables in Wonderland.

If you have no idea what Tables in Wonderland is check out this article. It is a great money saving option for DVC, Annual Passholders and Florida State guests. I have used it many a year. The latest gossip is that Tables in Wonderland is being discontinued end of 2016, with the sales of membership being halted at the end of 2015.

That makes me want to cry! Not everyone wants to do a Disney Dining Plan, or for people like me who live at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival a DDP isn’t worth it for me. Well chalk this up to the list of things Disney is getting rid of…

I want to hear what you think? Have you ever used TIW? Are you a member now? Will you miss it? Let me know in the comment box below.

Anywho, 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 Cruise Line To Discontinue Mickey Mail Character Autograph Service Soon

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 27, 2015

Disney Cruisers…I have some sad news to share today. The Disney Cruise Line will soon begin phasing out their onboard character autograph request (aka- Mickey Mail). For those of you unfamiliar with the service, this popular and unadvertised perk allowed you to drop off a pillow case, photo matte, autograph book or any other item along with markers to Guest Services for the characters to sign. You could request specific characters sign during the sailing and on the last night of the cruise, your items would be magically returned back to your stateroom during turndown service.

The discontinuation of Mickey Mail will begin on all new Disney Cruise Line sailings embarking after August 7th, 2015:

Disney Dream- August 7, 2015
Disney Fantasy- August 8, 2015
Disney Magic- August 10, 2015
Disney Wonder- August 10, 2015

A specific reason for the discontinuation has not yet been provided, but, one could guess that this once little known service has become increasing popular due to Guests sharing this tip on blogs, message forums and Pinterest. Hopefully Disney comes up with an alternative plan soon, but, in the meantime, be sure to carry your item(s) you would like autographed onboard in case you bump into your favorite characters!

Disney Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation at the D23 Expo 2015

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July 27, 2015

The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts show floor pavilion will give D23 EXPO 2015 guests a look into the anticipated Shanghai Disney Resort, as well as a preview of the Avatar project coming to Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plus, in addition to the previously announced Hall D23 presentation on Saturday, August 15, guests will have the opportunity to hear from executives, Imagineers, designers, Disney Legends and others directly involved with various projects for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 5 engaging panels.

On The Show Floor

Located in Hall C, the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Pavilion is a 12,500-square-foot exhibit that gives guests a glimpse of the creative process in designing and building Shanghai Disney Resort, along with a preview of the Avatar project coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

In a celebratory exhibit on Shanghai Disney Resort, maquettes, artist illustrations, and media clips capture the designers’ journey as the resort comes to life. Guests can learn about the show design process and discover the tradition and innovation infused into the resort.

Guests will also get an in-depth look at Pandora when they explore what’s to come for the AVATAR project, with models, images, and exhibits on display.

Additionally, Mickey’s of Glendale, the Imagineering-exclusive merchandise store, will open an outpost at the Pavilion where guests will have the opportunity to purchase merchandise specially designed for D23 EXPO 2015.

Presentations and Panels

Friday, August 14
1:30–2:30 p.m. 60 Years of Disney Parks Merchandise (Stage 28)

Join our talented Disney Design Group artists, merchandisers, and special guests as they take you from concept to reality with behind-the-scenes storytelling about classic Disney souvenirs and how they have become tangible lasting memories. Guests will get a first look at some of the exciting new merchandise coming to Disney parks.

3:15–4:15 p.m. Safari So Good—60 Years of the World Famous Jungle Cruise (Stage 23)

Skippers from throughout the years reflect on their experiences at the Jungle Cruise, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as one of Disneyland’s opening-day attractions. They will also discuss changes to the attraction over the years including recent holiday overlays and other additions.

5–7 p.m. Imagineering 60 Years of Disneyland (Stage 23)

In a two-part panel discussion about Disneyland with Disney Legends and current Imagineers, panelists will discuss how it all began, what it took to carry on Walt Disney’s legacy, and how Imagineers are continuing to deliver magic well into the future. The panel is moderated by Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, who will present a new trailer from her forthcoming documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering.

Sunday, August 16
10–11 a.m. Disney Kingdoms (Stage 28)

Guests will learn about Disney Kingdoms, a joint collaboration between Marvel Comics and Walt Disney Imagineering. Guests will hear how these popular comic book series got started and discover the creators and theme park inspirations behind these popular titles, including Seekers of the Weird, Figment, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

3–4 p.m. Experience the World with Disney: Adventures by Disney, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Vacation Club (Stage 28)

This panel will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Disney is creating new vacation experiences for families all around the world. The first 400 guests in attendance will get a D23 EXPO-exclusive pin set.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Finds – Hand-painted Disney Shoes

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Chip

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July 27, 2015

Looking on Etsy there are hundreds of people who hand paint Disney Shoes. From Mickey & Minnie to the Disney Parks. Probably one of the best designers I have seen is ChromaSouls. While a little more expensive that some of the other designers the quality of their work is top notch. Here are some examples of their fun designs:

Keep in mind the shoes you see are just samples of their work. All of their shoes are Custom based off of the designs you pick. Here is how it works…

Custom Painted Shoes in 5 easy steps!

Step 1: Get a pair of shoes, old or new, in any color that you want to be painted and personalized!

Step 2: Brainstorm! What do you want on these shoes? Do you have a favorite animal? Movie? Tv Show? Book? Photo? Painting? Hobby? I can do anything you think of.

Step 3: Message me what you want on your shoes, and I will sketch out designs until we have the PERFECT one.

Step 4: Ship me your shoes, and I will paint them until they are exactly what you are looking for. I will send you pictures of the progress and final design. Then I ship them right back to you!

Step 5: WEAR YOUR BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM PAINTED SHOES! Have the happiest feet in the world. And be the envy of all others with plain boring shoes. Then give them my info 🙂

It is just that easy. So to get started visit their shop and look at some of their work and then when you get an idea of what you would like go from there.

Happy Shopping!