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Disney Finds – Mickey Mouse Reusable Ice Cubes
Entire Library of Hit Series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” Available Now on WATCH Disney Junior
Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Club house has delighted toddlers and preschoolers all over since the show’s premiere in 2006. Now for a limited time enjoy every episode of the long-running popular Disney Junior series.
From now until August 31, 2015 authenticated pay-TV subscribers can access over 100 episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”. The entire library of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will be available on WATCH Disney Junior, and the WATCH Disney Junior app, this includes favorites like “Choo Choo Express” and even the special Big Show episodes!
“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” is shown on Disney Junior Daily, but with the WATCH Disney Junior app there’s many more features your child can enjoy! Take part in Mickey Mouse-themed games, including “Mickey’s Pet Playhouse” where you help Mickey groom and care for virtual pets, as well as puzzles, and an interactive coloring book.
So if there’s any episodes you and your family may have missed, or it’s been a while since you’ve seen an old favorite, this will be a summer treat for the whole family.
Combining the rich heritage of Disney’s beloved classic characters with state-of-the-art CG animation, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” introduces a whole new generation of preschoolers to Mickey and his pals Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and Daisy. The series’ curriculum is designed to introduce problem-solving and early-mathematics skills in a fun way through contemporary, interactive storytelling.
Is Captain EO coming to Disney Infinity?
Captain EO, an all-time park favorite park attraction was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Featuring superstar, Michael Jackson, as the fearless leader of a group of goofy aliens who dance their way through a space mission, Captain EO has been showcased for almost 30 years. With an almost cult like following, it would only seem logical to take the characters and bring them to the Disney Infinity screen where fans can join Michael and the gang. And it seems like that is a strong possibility after the VP of production of Disney Infinity, tweeted several times over the last month , that he is working very hard to bring Captain EO into the Infinity family.
The popularity of Disney Infinity continues to grow with the release of each new character added. The game which allows the players of all ages to interact with Disney characters is at the top of every Christmas and birthday gift wish list. From the classic characters – heroes and villians to the recent wave of favorites – Frozen and Inside Out, topping the lists, every player has his/her favorites. Will Captain EO be a part of your Disney Infinity collection?
Loretta Garcia, Entertainment Reporter for Chipandco wants to know who your favorite Disney Infinity characters are!
Disney Finds – Fish Extender for your next Disney Cruise
Fish Extenders are all the rage when you are on a Disney Cruise. The Disney Fashionista and I did this on our last cruise and shared and received a bunch of fun goodies.
What is a Fish Extender you may ask? Well on my first cruise I asked the same question. When you sail on Disney Cruise Line each stateroom has a small silver fish or seahorse outside of your stateroom door where they leave you messages, etc. A lot of the Disney online communities started using these fish to hang “fish extenders” from and to participate in gift exchanges. People get creative with their designs and that is where I found Gradysmommy on Etsy. She has tons of cool designs to choose from. They have a 3 Pocket Fish Extender (pictured above) and also one, two, four and five pocket designs. Just click the links to see some of her designs.
So if you are heading on a Disney Cruise I suggest picking up a Fish Extender and then finding a group where you can signup for the exchange. Or you can just do what we do we load up on goodies and walk around the ship and hook our fans up with Chip and Co & Disney Addict Stickers!
Happy Fishing!
How To Celebrate Your Love At Walt Disney World
Admittedly, this article is inspired by my own life, as my husband and I will soon be celebrating 5 years of marriage! Over those five years we have taken several trips to Walt Disney World – and we even vacationed there for our honeymoon! We love getting to spend time together at the Disney Parks, and it’s a great place to go with your significant other to celebrate your wedding/honeymoon, engagement, or anniversary. How can you make your Disney trip special and romantic? Read on to find out!
Wear It Proudly: You’ll definitely want to pick up your Disney celebration buttons as soon as you arrive – you can get them at your WDW Resort, or at any of the Parks too! They have birthday, engagement, anniversary, honeymoon, and generic “I’m celebrating!” versions for you to choose from, and you’ll be surprised at how much attention you receive just for wearing them! Cast members and other guests will congratulate you on your celebration – and sometimes you get perks for wearing them too (though not always). Even if you don’t love attention, you should still wear the pins and let the world know what you’re celebrating – it’s nice to be reminded how special these milestones are, and the attention is infectious – you can’t help but have a better day and smile more because of it!
Have It Delivered: Want to surprise your sweetie with something special? Then check out Disney Floral and Gifts – where you can order flowers, gift baskets, and much more to be delivered to your WDW Resort room. They will customize gifts and can cater to pretty much any request, so if you’ve got something specific in mind they can definitely help you create your vision. What better way to end a long day at the Parks than returning to your resort and seeing a beautiful bouquet of roses, or a room fully decorated for your birthday?
Wine And Dine: One of the most amazing things about vacationing at WDW is the FOOD – they have tons of restaurants that offer all kinds of cuisines, and many of them are the perfect place for you and your beloved to celebrate your anniversary/honeymoon/engagement. If you’re looking for a place with a great view of the Magic Kingdom Fireworks, then the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is for you – amazing wine list, fresh sushi and amazing steak, and an upscale atmosphere that is perfect for a cozy dinner for two. Another great choice is the Flying Fish Café at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort– the menu is always innovative and full of amazing seafood dishes, and once you finish your meal, a stroll along the lit up boardwalk is the perfect post-dinner activity! Check out more on how you can plan a romantic Disney World date night here
Sweeten The Deal: Cake is one of the most classic ways to celebrate almost any occasion – and should you wish to indulge your sweet tooth while at WDW, there are plenty of options for you. From ordering a cake from one of the bakeries, to contacting one of the restaurants ahead of time and seeing what cake options they have – it’s easy and painless, and a great way to surprise your honey! Check out more info on cake ordering here. Another way to spoil your sweetie with sweets is to attend the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party – where you can go dine on a buffet full of delicious desserts while enjoying special (unobstructed, up close, and VIP style!) seating for the Magic Kingdom’s nightly Wishes Fireworks Spectacular – what could be better?
Say Cheese: One thing you’ll want to make sure of is that you’re taking PLENTY of “photo op” breaks during your trip – what better way to look back on such a great vacation with your one and only than with amazing pictures? If you aren’t too good at taking selfies, you can always ask passerby to snap a photo for you, or you can use the Disney Photopass service – where you can have Disney Cast Members take your photo, which are then loaded to an online account where you can view/order prints and make photo gifts too! Cell phone, ipad/tablet digital camera, film camera (my husband’s preferred photography method!) – doesn’t matter the method, as long as you get the chance to capture the memories of your time together
Celebrating your anniversary, engagement, or honeymoon is always a treat – and being able to do so at WDW makes it even more special! Hope you get the chance to take your other half to WDW someday – and that you enjoy spending time with them at the Happiest Place On Earth!
Special Military Performances at the Disneyland Resort for July 4th Weekend
Walt Disney began the tradition of inviting the military to perform at Disneyland and this year guests can enjoy more special performances by the military than ever before! If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort from July 2-5, be sure to catch one of these patriotic shows. Here’s a schedule of the performance times:
United States Air Force Honor Guard from Washington D.C.
July 2-5, 2015
- 3:15 p.m. – Sleeping Beauty Castle Forecourt
- 4:05 p.m. – Prior to Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
Disney California Adventure Park
- 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – Paradise Pier, near the “World of Color” viewing area
Fourth of July added performances
- 5:15 p.m. – Flag Retreat Ceremony (Color Guard only) in Town Square
- 6:45 p.m. – Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree
United States 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Mira Mar, CA
July 4, 2015
Disneyland Park
- 4:10 p.m. – Prior to Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
- 5:15 p.m. – Flag Retreat Ceremony in Town Square
- 7 p.m. – Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree
Downtown Disney District
- 11:30 a.m. (breakout rock band) – Main Stage
United States Air Force Band of the Golden West from San Francisco, CA
July 5-6, 2015
Downtown Disney District
- 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. (breakout rock band) – Main Stage
Be sure to check out one of these great performances and thank those who sacrifice so much for our freedoms! If you’d like some help planning your next magical vacation, email me today!
Is Dinner a Thing of the Past at Hollywood & Vine?
Hi there boys and girls! It’s me, Anonymouse, your favorite Gossip Girl! Whew, Master Chip has been keeping me extra busy these days running around to get the latest scoop for all of you. I was able to dig up a little something that will maybe buy me a day of rest with him.
Have you heard this little tidbit? Dinner at Hollywood & Vine might be going away! We started hearing rumblings that people couldn’t get dining reservations for dinner at Hollywood & Vine in November and December so we did a little digging.
It looks like after November 7, 2015 dinner at Hollywood & Vine will no longer be an option for guest at Hollywood Studios. That includes the Fantasmic Dinner Packages.
Of course the official word hasn’t come from Disney yet so this could just be a glitch in the system but all signs are point to Hollywood and Vine being breakfast and lunch as of November 7th! Dinner is the only non-character meal Hollywood & Vine offers
Well that’s all the scoop I have for you today. Chip has be on a tight leash so I’m off to dig up more Disney dirt to share!
What do you think of this news? Are you bummed out because dinner at Hollywood & Vine was a favorite?
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 Parks Continues Special Ticket, Room Rates In A Salute to U.S. Military
Disney has shared some exciting news- special military pricing has been extended through December 20th, 2015. Theme park tickets and accommodation offers for active duty and retired U.S. military personnel at Disney’s domestic sites will remain available for bookings into December.
Walt Disney World ticket prices will be the same as the current offer which is:
- Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $177 each, plus tax
- Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Water Park Fun and More Option for $177 each, plus tax
- Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun and More Options for $207 each, plus tax.
Disneyland tickets will be:
Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $132 each
Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 17 for Walt Disney World Resort, Dec. 18 for Disneyland Resort and used by Dec. 20. The maximum number of tickets has increased from 6 to 12 which is a huge bonus!
Walt Disney World room discounts will be available for stays through December 20th, 2015. 30%-40% off room rates are now available, call your travel agent for further details and availability.
Disney loves to show support for the U.S. Armed Forces, and this is another way Disney is helping military personnel and their families enjoy a magical vacation this year!
Today is a great day to plan your visit to a Disney Park for later this year! Let me help! Contact me at [email protected] for a free military pricing quote. Chip and Co. and World of Magic Travel will be bringing you updates on any military pricing for 2016 that may be released!
Heartlake City Officially Opens at LEGOLAND Florida!
Calling all Lego Friends! LEGOLAND Florida has officially opened the new Heartlake City attractions! Join Mia, Olivia, Stephanie, Emma and Andrea in this exciting new land based on the popular Lego Friends line of toys. The new area of the park opened on June 26, 2016 and kicked off with a “Friends Weekend” from June 26-28. This is a park-wide event where guests can walk down the purple carpet, participate in a themed build, and show off their moves at a dance party.
Heartlake City features several signature elements, including:
- Mia’s Riding Adventure is a brand new ride themed around Mia’s love of horses. This adventurous ride seats up to 40 passengers on a circular platform with outward-facing horse shaped seats. The disk spins in circles while traveling forward and backward on a wide U-shaped track.
- Friends to the Rescue is a new interactive musical show starring the LEGO Friends as they work together at Heartlake Hall to ensure the concert goes off without a hitch.
- Stephanie’s Newsroom is a photo opportunity that gives guests the chance to show off their camera-ready skills, as they take over for Stephanie at the Heartlake News Desk.
- Heartlake Stepping Tones Fountain is a heart-shaped fountain filled with LEGO brick instruments that play real music triggered by interactive icons.
- Heartlake Mall features several retail areas offering a variety of LEGO products including the LEGO Friends toy line.
This exciting addition to the park follows the grand opening of the LEGOLAND Hotel where guests can even stay in a ‘Friends’ themed family suite!
There are so many great new adventures to explore at LEGOLAND Florida this year, make sure you plan to visit this summer! If you would like more information on pricing and planning your LEGOLAND or Orlando vacation, contact me at [email protected]
Unique Breakfast Items You Must Try at Walt Disney World
Start your day off right with a breakfast that is not only delicious and filling, but one unique enough to post on Instagram. My last Disney foodie article was about my Disney Dining Bucket List for table service restaurants. Check out these one-of-a-kind items you must try while at Disney:
- Maple Waffle Breakfast Cone – BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk
Fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese in a hand-formed maple waffle cone makes this a BoardWalk breakfast not to be missed. - Pop-Tarts® Breakfast Sandwich – Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Try a fun twist on a childhood favorite with an egg, bacon and cheese breakfast sandwich served on a strawberry Pop-Tart®. - Breakfast Flatbread – Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Who says you can’t have pizza for breakfast? This flatbread is topped with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, crumbled bacon and cheese. - Breakfast Panini – Sunshine Seasons at Epcot
Get a hearty breakfast before Soarin’ with eggs, bacon, roast pork and cheese on a pressed panini, served with breakfast potatoes. - Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich – Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Get your veggies in early with cauliflower, spinach and paneer cheese served on naan bread. **My favorite!**
Have you tried any of these delicious breakfast choices? What is your favorite quick-service breakfast at Walt Disney World Resort? Let us know in the comments below!
Need expert advice or help pricing your Disney Trip? Contact me today and let’s start planning! I offer free services to you from start to finish. From your quotes to your itinerary, it’s complimentary with your booking. Email me for more information at [email protected] or Follow me on my Facebook Page.
Disneyland ‘Paint the Night’ Parade and ‘Disneyland Forever’ Fireworks Viewing Tips
There are two new nighttime experiences at Disneyland park that have debuted for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. “Paint the Night” parade and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks have become exceedingly popular with guests. Here’s some tips for viewing these magical shows:
- “Paint the Night” parade – Viewing areas can fill up quickly for the first “Paint the Night” parade, so it can be much easier to find viewing for the second parade of the night.
- “Disneyland Forever” fireworks – There are viewing areas for “Disneyland Forever” fireworks along the Rivers of America and near “it’s a small world,” in addition to Main Street, U.S.A. and Sleeping Beauty Castle. Each area lends a different feel to the show, so consider trying them all! I personally love the view from Main Street, U.S.A.
- Finding help – Need help finding a viewing area? Just ask a cast member, especially those holding orange wands or flashlights. They can direct you to the best place for viewing, and can also help you locate wheelchair-accessible viewing areas for “Paint the Night” parade.
What are your tips for watching “Paint the Night” parade and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks? Share them in the comments. If you’d like some help planning your next magical Disneyland vacation, contact me here!
Inside Out Movie Mix-up at Middletown
In Middletown, Ohio, some unsuspecting kids and their families got a surprise when they thought they were sitting down to enjoy Disney’s newest hit film Inside Out. Instead of the hit Inside Out a horror movie started playing, Insidious: Chapter 3. Can you imagine?
The scenes that flashed across the screen were definitely not magical or child friendly. There were images of children being tied up and tortured on the screen. Needless to say that terrified the children and some of the parents I am sure. Parents reacted quickly and rushed their kids out of the theater. The manager apologized and everyone received a pass and an upgrade to watch Inside Out in 3-D. At least they made it right!
What would you have done?
Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Maria