Once Upon a Time: The Complete Fourth Season is Coming to Blu-ray and DVD on August 18th

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June 21, 2015

Love can be as seductive and dangerous as magic, this potent, unpredictable force proves to be the ultimate weapon in the epic battle between good and evil in ABC’s Once Upon a Time: The Complete Fourth Season.

Soon after Emma and Hook unwittingly bring Elsa of Arendelle to Storybrooke, they encounter the mysterious Snow Queen, whose relentless obsession with both Emma and Elsa has chilling consequences. Meanwhile, it appears Regina has at last found true love with Robin Hood, but how will she react when her happy ending is thwarted yet again by a maddening twist of fate? Then, a banished Rumplestiltskin enlists the Queens of Darkness (Maleficent, Ursula, Cruella De Vil) in an insidious scheme to rewrite their own endings and corrupt the Savior by turning her newly blissful heart pitch-black.

Relive all 21 thrilling episodes of Season 4. Plus, delve deeper with never-before-seen bonus features as you revel in the intoxicating magic and mystery of Once Upon a Time –spellbinding now… and forever after!

Cast: “Once Upon A Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David Nolan, Emilie de Ravin as Belle French/Lacey, Colin O’Donoghue as Captain Hook/Killian Jones, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina Mills, Jared Gilmore as Peter Pan/Henry Mills, Michael Raymond-James as Baelfire/Neal Cassidy, Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Creator & Executive

Producer: Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz

Bonus Features: DEFROSTING FROZEN – An arctic blast hit Storybrooke this year as the characters from “Frozen” and “The Snow Queen” took over the first half of the season. Defrost this 12 episode event as we talk to the actors who played Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Snow Queen and for the first time in forever, explore how Disney Animation’s blockbuster film was adapted for the small screen.

BEHIND THE MAGIC TOUR – Join hosts Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin as they take you on an exclusive back stage tour on the stages of “Once Upon A Time.” See the sets, meet the crew and eat the food as we go behind the scenes and find out what makes “Once Upon A Time” the most magical show on television.

THREE WHO STAYED – Meet three residents of Storybrooke who decided to stay in Storybrooke after the ice wall came down.

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Release Date: August 18th, 2015

Languages/Subtitles: DVD: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio/English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles

BD: English 2.0 Dolby Digital; 5.1 DTS-HDMA Audio/English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles

Run Time: Approximately 966 minutes (23 episodes/5 discs) (excludes bonus)

Rating: TV PG DLSV

Studio ABC Studios

I can not wait to review this!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney World Jurassic World Tee Shirts

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Chip

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June 21, 2015

I love this Disney Twist on these Jurassic World Shirts. You might have seen my Disney World Jurassic Park shirt I posted last week, this takes that awesomeness to another level!

You can get them on sale now for $14.

The Easy Guide to Your First Walt Disney World Visit 2015

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Chip

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June 21, 2015

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There are a ton of great websites out there that help you plan your Disney Vacation for the first time. Two of my favorite are easywdw.com and yourfirstvisit.net. Both sites have been around almost as long as Chip and Co. I was excited to hear that the guys at Easy WDW and Your First Visit got together to make a new guidebook The easy Guide to Your First Walt Disney World Visit 2015.

Disney gurus Josh Humphrey and Dave Shute have helped millions plan the Walt Disney World vacations of their dreams with practical advice and unique touring strategies. Now they’ve distilled their best advice into a book for both first-time visitors and “any-timers” who want to make their next vacation even more special.

You’ll learn the “easy” way to:

Pick the Best Week: Month-by-month calendars of cost, weather, crowds, and special events help you pinpoint the best week to visit every month of the year
Stay at the Best Hotel: Real world reviews and comparisons of all Walt Disney World resorts for any budget
Eat the Best Food: Reviews of every Walt Disney World restaurant, including recommendations for the best character buffets and most romantic rendezvous
Wait the Least Amount: Detailed touring plans make visiting the parks a snap with short waits and minimal walking
Save the Most Time: With the most comprehensive guide to FastPass+ anywhere, you’ll have rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Toy Story Midway Mania, and Soarin’ booked before you leave town
Save the Most Money: Learn how to save thousands of dollars on everything from theme park tickets to resort stays

Take the planning pain out of your pixie dust. Whether it’s your first trip to Walt Disney World or your fortieth, Easy Guide will make it your best. Don’t go see Mickey without it.

Click here to pick up your copy today!

Inside Out Thought Bubbles – Pops Onto Mobile Devices

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Danielle

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June 21, 2015

Disney Mobile Games as launched the new Inside Out Thought Bubbles, a new and exhilarating bubble-shooter mobile game based on the latest Disney Pixar film, “Inside Out.”

Inside Out Thought bubbles, takes you on a journey into the mind with characters from the film by helping the emotions Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness match memory bubbles in Riley’s Head. Travel through marvelous locations inspired by the new film. Inside Out Thought Bubbles, is a bubble-shooter mobile game with bright colorful themes and unique puzzles with an emotional twist.

Follow the emotions through 125 levels, that travel through many of the same places Joy and Sadness explore in the film. Sort memories through Family Island, Dream Productions, Imagination Land, and more as you complete new puzzles and unlock new characters. each emotion has it’s own fun power-up that can be used to help solve puzzles. Joy creates a sunburst, Sadness brings down rain and anger launches flaming fireballs! Beware of Brain Freezes and other obstacles are you journey into Riley’s head though!

If you love Inside Out, before sure to check out the Inside Out Story Book Deluxe App as well!

Inside Out Thought Bubbles is available now from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Windows Phone Store, Windows Store, and Amazon Appstore, and is free to download.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks Opens at Creature Comforts

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Chip

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June 21, 2015

Open now in Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests can enjoy Starbucks beverages at Creature Comforts while supporting conservation efforts for the cotton-top tamarin – a critically endangered species of monkey that resides in South America.

The menu will include regular Starbucks coffee and espresso beverages, Frappuccino blended beverages, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, as well as treats crafted by Disney chefs. A portion of the sale of each Starbucks Flat White Latte at the reopened Creature Comforts will benefit conservation programs already underway to help preserve the cotton-top tamarin in Colombia. This drink was specifically selected from other menu choices because of the cotton-top tamarin’s fluffy white crests that appear on their heads.

Located on Discovery Island area of the park, Creature Comforts will reflect the theming of the park with African design elements such as geometric designs and carvings, warm colors, African maasai shield designs and hand-painted coffee beans.

New Photo Opp Debuts at The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 21, 2015

The Great Movie Ride is an awesome ride because it give riders the chance to venture into their favorite movie scenes. The ride was recently updated with some new inside and outside enhancements due to a new collaboration with Turner Classic Movies.

Everyone loves taking pictures at Disney World, what better way to re-live the magic at home. Now you can have some pretty cool photo ops. You can now walk the red carpet and get your cement handprints outside the famous Chinese theater. There will also be digital movie posters in the queue, but make sure to watch them carefully!

Listen for some new audio components during your tour from Robert Osbourne, actor and Turner Classic Movies film historian. The new audio will help out the tour guides in enhancing your tour experience.

If you are a fan of Disney films, and who isn’t? You should check out “Treasures from the Disney Vault,” which airs on Turner Classic Movies July 2.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Common mistakes made when planning a Walt Disney World Vacation

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 21, 2015

When you hear you’re going to Walt Disney World, or finally decide to plan your trip HOME, you get all giddy and excited! Who doesn’t? While jumping for joy and just making sure your trip is booked, you may over look some important key factors in your Disney trip! With all the new updates happening, amazing dining opportunities, multiple resorts to choose from, all the different rides and unique experiences, you may not even think about every aspect of your trip! Research is important. Stay up to date on all the changes! I am a travel agent and here are some common mistakes I don’t want you to make!

1. Resorts: Walt Disney World has plenty of resorts, with a lot to offer. Know the resort YOU and your family want. Look it up, ask questions about it. Nothing worse than getting to your resort and it is nothing like you expected. With over 20 resorts to offer, there should be something that fits you. First thing I do with clients is figure out a budget. See what category best fits their needs. Value, Moderate or Deluxe. See the property, check out activities they offer, the location of the resort. I also let my clients know if there is planning construction at that resort during their planning visit, or what may be going on. It could make the difference in your vacation! Plus, I will always find you the best deal OR keep an eye out on upcoming promotions to add to your package!

2. Parks: There are 4 theme parks at Disney World; Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Every park has a different theme and offers something different. If you don’t know much about the parks like the rides, location, hours, or unique experiences then you could waste a lot of valuable time at vacation trying to figure it out. Some simple details and information could help utilize every moment at Disney!

3. Dining: You can book Dining 180 days out. There are One of a kind dining all around the park, including Resorts and Downtown Disney (Disney Springs) Buffets, Character Dining, Sit down, quick service, and so much more! Plan your days around where you will be and make sure when you’re getting closer and finalizing details, you give yourself time for travel to make it to your reservation! With so many options and a lot of places being booked and only take reservations, making these selections as soon as possible could be vital for your trip. You could possibly add the Dining Plan to your package, make sure you know how it works to get the most out of it!

4. Fast Passes: Utilize the FP+ system! You can select up to 3 FP a day to start at a select park. Staying on property you can make your selections 60 days out, off property 30 days out. This will let you skip the bypass line to certain attractions. How awesome! You will have those “Must Do” rides and shows, and what better way to guarantee it, by getting a FP for it with almost no wait! Be careful, don’t use it on attractions that don’t normally have that long of a wait and end up waiting 2 hours at another you didn’t get a Fast Pass for.

5. Game Plan: You researched Resorts, the parks, some places you’d like to dine, and are ready for your FP selections… but with all of that, you have to bring it together. Don’t exhaust yourself by running between all the parks every day to fulfill all the reservations and things you want to do. You will waste precious time and it won’t be as Magical! I suggest to make a rest day, plan a day around one park, and don’t forget Extra Magic Hours. Planning is the most important Key for a successful vacation. Being knowledgeable should really help to execute the most Magical. Vacation. EVER.

Don’t get overwhelmed. I help clients book vacations cause it brings me joy. I am a Walt Disney World Local and like keeping clients up to date. Prepare them for their trips, and help them make this the vacation of their dreams. Remember, using a Travel Agent is FREE. No cost to you! Also, we are here to help. We don’t just book and disappear. I help my clients until they arrive. You can plan your whole trip, or we can. It is totally up to you! We are just an extra set of hands for Reservations and planning. If you want to make the best of your vacation, why not book with a Travel Agent, who is someone else to help book things at NO cost. My friends and I at World of Magic Travel have a passion for Disney just like most of you. We want you to have the vacation of a Lifetime!

Ready to get the most out of your vacation? I’m here to help! My name is Jamie and I’d love to help you get the best deal coming home! I’m an Independent Travel Agent with World of Magic Travel, and a WDW local and a Disney Addict myself! I’m also a writer for Chip & Co. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or follow me here on Facebook!

High School Musical 4 Twitter Trend Has Fans Excited

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 20, 2015

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Fans of The Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” wondered if their prayers had been answered a few days ago when the hashtag #highschoolmusical4 started popping up all over twitter.

While it could be as innocent as wishful tweeting by fans, the fact the stars of the series, which has brought us three movies to date, continue to have reunions, gives us hope for the possibility of a 4th movie announcement to come out soon.

Troy Bolton, Gabriella Montez, and Ryan and Sharpay Evans are high on the list of daily wishing and praying to the Disney powers that be, in the hopes that one of these reunions will result in talks and signed contracts between the cast and Disney. Are you ready for High School Musical 4 : College Years? Without an official announcement, we will have to wait and see what Disney has in store for us.

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Disney Vacation Savings Accounts are Having Some Technical Difficulties

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 20, 2015

There has been some technical issues with the Disney Vacation Savings Account. Some customers have had too much money transferred from their accounts to their Disney Vacation Savings Account. Customers are reporting double charges and incorrect amounts being transferred. The savings account works through taking automatic withdrawals from any of your accounts in order to help you save for that magical Disney vacation.

Disney has said that they are in the process of refunding the money to the people that were affected by the glitch, that happened during an upgrade to the system. If you have not done so already please check your account and if you have an issue please call 407- 939-7734 for assistance.

The site has been down for a few days on top of this issue. So people are very upset, and rightfully so. Customers are saying that Disney is not doing enough to fix the issue and they are not updating people on the status. I know this can be annoying, but keep in mind Disney is a very large company and I am sure they will eventually get everyone’s refund processed. That being said, if you are not getting the issue resolved within a reasonable amount of time, please keep calling until you are heard!

Have you experienced this issue?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Finds – Vintage Mickey Mouse Floor-Mats

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Chip

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June 20, 2015

How many of you have a bunch of Disney Stickers on your car? When I get a new car that is usually one of the first things I do, I put my Chip and Co & Disney Addict stickers on the back window (next to my Doctor Who Tardis). Once you have your stickers on your car do you do anything else? Recently I was looking at some fun ways to add a little Disney Magic to the inside of my car. Click here to see my Mickey & Minnie Sun Shades.

Next up I wanted to pick up some Mickey Floor mats to go with my sunshade, here is what I found:

Amazon has all different types of floor-mats from Jack Skellington to Winnie the Pooh but for me I loved these the best.

So if you are looking for a fun way to add a little Disney Magic to the inside of your car try these on for size.

Enter The Magic In Your Mug Joffrey’s Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a Trip to the Walt Disney World Resort

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 20, 2015

There are few things better in life than a free Disney World vacation. Get ready to show your Disney side and win a 5 day vacation to your home away from home from Joffrey’s Coffee!

You could win a:

5-day/4-night grand prize vacation package for to the Walt Disney World Resort including hotel, airfare, and theme park tickets
A $50 Joffrey’s Beverage Card to use for coffee and treats at Joffrey’s kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort!

Just click here to learn more and to enter! If you win please let us know, and take me with you 😉

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Wet-N-Wild Water Park Set to Close Permanently Dec 31, 2016

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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June 20, 2015

Sad news water park fans! I can honestly say I saw this coming after the announcement of Universal’s Volcano Bay, but with everyone else I hoped it was just a rumor. Well on Wednesday Universal Orlando made the rumor rest when they made an official announcement that America’s first water park, Wet ‘n Wild will close permanently on December 31, 2016.

Wet ‘n Wild water park opened in 1977, and since then has been the birthplace of several water park innovations which can be seen in most other water parks around the world. If you’re a fan of the travel channel then you’ve seen Wet ‘n Wild featured on “Xtreme Water Parks” for the intense free-fall slides like Bomb Bay or the enclosed “tornado”-style slide such as the Brain Wash. Just a year ago they opened the Aqua Drag Racer.

Wet ‘n Wild water park in Orlando on International Drive has always been a place where guests can create memories while catching a wave or slipping-n-sliding down one of the amazing slides. Even though many will be sad to see Wet ‘n Wild go in true Universal Orlando fashion they are replacing it with just as amazing water park with “Volcano Bay.” Universal is considering Volcano Bay, a next-generation water theme park that re-imagines what it means to be a water park. Now that totally sounds like fun to me, and I’m not that big of a water park fan!

What are your thoughts on the closing of Wet ‘n Wild water park? Do you have any special memories from visiting the water park?

You still have time to visit this amazing water park before it closes forever. Contact me today for a summer getaway with On-Site Hotel + Ticket Packages. Stay tuned for more updates about the new “Volcano Bay” water park.

My name is Leigh Saleh. I’m a Travel Agent with World of Magic Travel. I’m a Universal Orlando Specialist, SeaWorld Parks Specialist, Legoland Florida Specialist and a Disney Destination Specialist as well as many more destinations including cruise lines. Email me today at [email protected] to book your next “Magical” family vacation to your favorite destination.

You can also visit my Facebook page, click here for more details, and updates on special offers to your favorite travel destinations. You will also find a ton of pictures from Walt Disney World,Disney Cruise Line, SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, and Legoland Florida.

**The Official photographs provided by Universal Orlando/Wet ‘m Wild**