Enter to Win the Disney Movie Rewards Shine, Sparkle, and Dream Sweepstakes for a Dream trip to Disneyland

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June 11, 2015

Wouldn’t you love to go to Disneyland to celebrate the 60th anniversary? I know I would. Well here is your chance to to celebrate with the mouse for free. Enter to win the Disney Movie Rewards sweepstakes.

The Grand Prize:

A 4 day 3 night dream vacation for 4 to Disneyland Resort in California
Once in a lifetime stay in the exclusive Disneyland Dream Suite (1 night only)
1 day Disneyland VIP tour guide
New World of Color – Celebrate the Wonderful World of Walt Disney premium viewing
4 Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets

60 First Prize Winners will get:

Commemorative themed mouse ears. Personalized with the winners name.

100 Second Place winners will get:

Walt Disney Records “The Legacy Collection – Disneyland” 3 disc CD set.

Good luck! Enter here!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

2016 Walt Disney World Resort and Aulani Packages Booking Soon

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June 11, 2015

It time! Have you been waiting to get that 2016 vacation to Walt Disney World or Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, officially booked? THE WAIT IS OVER!!

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Beginning June 17, 2015, guests (or their agents) can book vacations for 2016 to Aulani.
Beginning June 22, 2015, guests (or their agents) can book vacation packages for 2016 to Walt Disney World in Florida.

These packages are for arrivals between January 1-December 31, 2016.

NOTE: The last day of your vacation CANNOT be more than 499 in the future. This means you will be able to get a price for all of 2016, but you will not be able to book until your vacation falls into that 499 day time period.

So, get your pen out, mark your calendars, set an alarm, and email your favorite travel agent because it’s time to start planning your 2016 Disney vacation!

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

Want to get started, but don’t want to deal with all the details? Let me help you for free! Send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to help you start planning your most magical vacation EVER!

Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything Gets a Premiere Date on DisneyXD!

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June 11, 2015

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The dizzying global spectator sport of professional video gaming is captured in a sitcom, “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything,” starring Cameron Boyce (“Jessie,” Disney’s “Descendants“), premiering Wednesday, July 22 (9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. The multi-camera series chronicles the antics of a 15-year-old professional video game-playing phenom who is forced to enroll in public school for the first time and now must deploy his virtual gaming acumen to circumvent real-life challenges. The series premiere will immediately follow the special one-hour “Lab Rats: Bionic Island” and “Mighty Med” crossover episode. Joseph Garrett, known as Stampy Cat, the hugely popular Minecraft-playing YouTube star, makes a guest appearance in the premiere episode.

The series, which has been picked up for a full season, reflects the unique gaming culture through graphics (“Game Over” and “Achievement Unlocked”) and “gamer vision” sequences that depict an alternate reality whenever the characters face a particularly challenging situation.

Cool and charismatic Conor gains notoriety as “KidFury,” a professional video game player, but he suffers a devastating thumb injury that forces him out of the glamourous pro gaming world. After years of being tutored on the international pro circuit, he begins high school for the first time and meets three fellow gamers –Franklin, Wendell and Ashley. They team up to form the first-ever gaming league at their school, and together they learn that building lasting friendships in the real world is more important than accumulating high scores in the digital one.

Also starring as Conor’s three gamer friends are Murray Rundus as the arrogant but lovable Wendell, Felix Avitia as the gamer-groupie Franklin, and Sophie Reynolds as the quirky and fun Ashley.

The multi-platform schedule is as follows:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Premiere telecast of “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything” (9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
The series premiere episode of “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything” will also be available to verified users on WATCHDisneyXD.com and the WATCH Disney XD app for smartphones and tablets immediately after the television premiere.

In the premiere episode, Conor desperately wants to get his pro card back, so he recruits new classmates Franklin, Wendell and Ashley to play the game for him. However, a failed attempt to ditch school early to practice the game lands the foursome in detention with the toughest teacher in the school. The team must find a way to escape detention before the online gaming tournament begins if Conor has any hope of returning to the pro gaming circuit. Stampy Cat makes a cameo in this episode as the announcer for the pro-gaming tournament.

“Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything” was created by Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton (“Zeke & Luther,” “Turbo Fast”), who also serve as executive producers. Jim O’Doherty (“Grounded for Life,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Kickin’ It”) is executive producing and will serve as showrunner of the series. It’s a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Stay tuned for more Gamer’s Guide!

Zootopia Characters Are Finally Revealed

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June 11, 2015

Walt Disney Pictures has a new movie coming our way. While we have had a glimpse or two of the characters, Disney has just released the picture above bringing us face to face with Nick Wilde (Justin Bateman) and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin).

Zootopia tells the story of Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on the police force full of big, scary animals. Officer Hopps joins forces with scam artist, Nick Wilde to solve a mystery and earn her spot in the department.

Along with the storyline above, Zootopia introduces us to a place where animals from every environment live together – where no matter your shape or size, you can be anything you want (I think I’m gonna love this movie).

Zootopia is directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore and comes to theatres near you, March 4, 2016.

This entertainment writer is excited to see a movie that shows kids they can be anything they want no matter who they are or where they come from.

To see new trailers or more pictures from Zootopia or your favorite Disney shows and movies, check out our website, www.chipandco.com.

Frozen Summer Fun returns to Hollywood Studios

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June 11, 2015

Very soon “Frozen Summer Fun” will start at Hollywood Studios. How soon you ask? June 17th! If you want to take a break from the rides or if you have a few young, or not so young, Frozen fans with you, this is the event for you. Just the name Frozen Summer Fun sounds so good on a very hot Florida day! You can start your day with the “Frozen Royal Welcome” in the morning. Then you can take in a special screening of the new adorable animated short “Frozen Fever”. Along with a few other “Frozen” activities throughout the day.

This summer-long special event features a full day of “Frozen” fun from park open to park close, including a royal procession, a sing-along celebration, fun photo opportunities, “Frozen” merchandise, specialty food and beverage offerings and a grand finale fireworks spectacular.

Frozen Royal Welcome – Twice each day, Anna, Elsa and Kristoff take part in a festive cavalcade throughout Hollywoodland, accompanied by the Royal Arendelle Flag Corps and a flurry of skaters, skiiers and ice cutters – along with lovable snowman, Olaf. Anna leads the procession in a beautiful horse-drawn sleigh, with Elsa gliding by on a stunning, ice palace float. The entire procession pauses twice along the route in tribute to these visitors from Arendelle, as everyone in Hollywoodland is invited to join in singing “Let It Go!”
For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration – Just in time for this year’s “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE event, this popular show moves into the beautiful Hyperion Theater (formerly Superstar Television Theater), located right in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Royal Historians of Arendelle host a fun and comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from “Frozen,” plus all-new in-theater effects and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff.
Olaf’s Summer Cool Down – Several times each day, the Ambassador of Hollywoodland brings Olaf and some of his friends to the Event Stage to have a little fun with everyone “In Summer.” And as temperatures heat up, Olaf happily shares a burst from his personal snow cloud to cool things off.
“Coolest Summer Ever” Dance Party – Once the sun goes down, a dance party takes over the area around the Event Stage, with DJ Chill and some of your favorite Disney characters. Using a special event hashtag, you can share song requests and photos over social media, to be featured onscreen during the party.
“Frozen” Fireworks – As the night comes to a close, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf come together at the Event Stage for a grand finale to the day’s festivities, kicking off an awe-inspiring fireworks display set to the glorious music of “Frozen” and, of course, a flurry of snow!

“Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE starts June 17 and continues daily through September 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A little background on the new short Frozen Fever:

It was created by the same team that made the original hit animated movie. “Frozen Fever” takes us back to Arendelle where Elsa has been planning the best birthday ever for her sister Anna. On the big day, though, Elsa comes down with a cold, producing some surprising and hilarious consequences.

If you went to see the live action Cinderella then you probably saw the short “Frozen Fever”. We did and we loved it. But we love everything “Frozen”. This short and a few others will be available for the first time on Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Blu-ray on August 18th.

You can see the “Frozen Fever” short at the ABC Sound Studio, twice each hour beginning at 10 a.m. daily from June 17 – September 7.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD Stars to Appear at D23 Expo

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June 11, 2015

Fans can meet their favorite Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior stars, the biggest among a generation of kids and tweens, at D23 EXPO, the ultimate Disney fan event, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The schedule features “inside-the-magic” experiences including a weekend full of jam-packed Center Stage musical performances by Hollywood Records recording artists Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Holt and Radio Disney’s NBT Bea Miller; a dance party with stars from the Disney Channel Original Movie Teen Beach 2; a sneak peek at Disney Junior’s upcoming The Lion Guard; meet and greets with beloved characters from top-rated preschool series Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins; the premiere of an all-new Mickey Mouse cartoon short and more.

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, fans can attend a performance by Disney Channel star Olivia Holt.

On SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, Sofia the First’s Ariel Winter will be a special reader during Disney Junior story time. Plus, fans can catch performances by Girl Meets World star Sabrina Carpenter, Disney’s Descendants stars Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson, and Radio Disney’s NBT Bea Miller. Also, popular radio personalities from Radio Disney will be on site for a Radio Disney dance party. Then, fans can join creators of hit Disney XD animation series for the New Disney Storytellers panel, which will offer a glimpse into the vision and inspiration that go into a Disney XD animated series.

On SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, younger kids and their families can start off with Disney Junior story time featuring special guest reader Loretta Devine from Doc McStuffins, and then get up and groove with Radio Disney Junior at a special dance party. Later in the day, tweens, teens, and families can catch the debut of an all-new Mickey Mouse cartoon short entitled “Wishing Well,” then boogie at a Teen Beach 2 dance party, featuring stars from the movie and its choreographer, Chris Scott.

*Schedule is subject to change.

Throughout the three-day event, Radio Disney on-air personalities will be hosting electrifying Center Stage performances and events, while casts from fans’ favorite Disney Channel and Disney XD series and movies will be making special appearances and signing autographs in the Disney | ABC TV Pavilion. They include fans’ favorite stars from Disney Channel’s Descendants, Teen Beach 2, Liv and Maddie, Jessie, Dog With A Blog, I Didn’t Do It, Girl Meets World, K.C. Undercover, Austin & Ally, BUNK’D, and Best Friends Whenever as well as Disney XD’s Lab Rats: Bionic Island, Mighty Med, Kirby Buckets, and Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Now through June 30, 2015, tickets are $67 for one-day adult admission and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $58 for one-day adult admission and $42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $188 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

Are you going?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Disney Finds – Olaf Sipper Souvenir Cup

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June 11, 2015

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Everyone knows how much of a fan of summer Olaf is, what better way to celebrate hot sunny days than with this cute Olaf Sipper Souvenir Cup from our fans at Mouse to your house. This sipper cup is perfect for little ones to take to the pool or to drink their favorite tasty beverage around the house. At $19 this Disney Parks exclusive item is a steal.

To order yours just click the link above.

5 Essential Wardrobe Items For Your Disney Park Visit

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June 11, 2015

Part of the excitement of heading to the parks is choosing your Disney outfit! Although getting decked out in Disney gear can be really fun, take a moment to think about the reality of wearing that outfit all day in the unpredictable Florida weather! Here are 5 essential items that should be included in your park-day wardrobe!

1. EARS! A set of ears is guaranteed to make you smile the instant you put them on. There are so many different options out there now so you will have no problem finding a pair that suits your style. Ears have come a long way since the days of the simple black or pink cap ears with an embroidered name (although I still believe those are a must for everyone to own). You can find ears in every character and theme from villains to princesses and even R2D2. The new ‘Glow with the Show’ ears let you rock your dinsey side during parades and shows with ears that change colors in time with the music! Many of you have started creating your own at home! Go for it! And rock those ears when you step through the gates of the parks!

2. Disney Shirts: I admit, I have an entire stock of Disney shirts that I wear only when I am in Disney World. No, I am not ashamed to wear them everywhere else, I just like to have it feel special when I arrive at the Magic Kingdom! A good old Mickey T-shirt adds to the excitement while walking down Main Street to meet Mickey in his circus tent! Like the hats, the options are endless! Just remember it does rain a lot in Florida so make sure your shirt can stand up to the elements! (watch the white t-shirts!)

3. Comfy Footwear: While most people advise wearing a comfortable sneaker to the parks, I am honestly a flip-flop girl myself. Yes, shoes are VERY important! Testing them ahead of time is essential! Do not buy a brand new pair of shoes an wear them for the first time while walking around World Showcase. Break them in before you travel, whether they are flops or sneaks! I prefer a really good comfortable flop so that if it does rain, I am not walking around the rest of the day in a soggy shoe. If you are a sneaker person, I recommend throwing a pair of flip-flops in your bag so that you can have something to change in to if it does rain and soak your sneakers! While Walt Disney World is full of Magic, it does still rain and rain hard!

4.Ponchos: Tut-tut, it looks like rain! A poncho is an easy, lightweight essential that can really make or break your day in the park! My family has our Disney ponchos that we bring everyday to the parks. They fold up small and I throw them in my backpack so that we are ready when the rain clouds roll in! We throw on the ponchos and keep right on going with our day! My kids also like to wear them on Kali River Rapids. ( I know this defeats the purpose of the ride but it makes them happy!)

5. Your Biggest Smile: It is true, you are never fully dressed without a smile. You are in the happiest place on earth so don’t forget to smile! Getting frustrated with crowds and lines? Find a way to Let It GO! Smiles are contagious and spreading the joy makes everyone’s day better. Cast Members, family members and fellow park-goers will notice and appreciate you having fun! Go get a hug from Goofy if you need a pick-me-up, pose with Minnie in your Minnie shirt, and get the giggles at the Mad Tea Party! Have fun and then start planning your outfit for tomorrow!

Don’t forget to pick up one our cool Disney Shirts at the Chip and Co Tee Public Store. I love the Phonetician one the best.

Looking for more advice on what to do in Walt Disney World? Ask me anything! Contact me for information on planning your next magical vacation to the happiest place on Earth! [email protected]

Newest Disney Live Action Movie Based on Fantasia’s “Night on Bald Mountain”

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June 10, 2015

Walt Disney Pictures executives are hard at work on a new live action movie project, Night on Bald Mountain, based on a segment from Disney’s famous classic – Fantasia. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless are preparing a script which is still in the early development stage. As well as the script, the duo will also wear the executive producer hats.

The “Night on Bald Mountain” section of Fantasia brings us a dark winged creature who raised spirits from the dead. The spirits spend the night, dancing and flying through the air, causing mischief and mayhem until the sun rises and they fade into the night.Fantasia is set to bits of classical music which was created by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1867. Arranged by Leopold Stokowski, the now well-known music is part of every Disney fan’s world.

The team of Sazama and Sharpless are the perfect choice for this dark movie as they have already developed several scary movies including Universal’s “Dracula Untold” and “The Last Witch Hunt”.

Disney Pictures has recently taken favorite classics and remade them into live action movies. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book, Mulan, Dumbo and an all new Tinkerbell script are all in various stages and coming our way.

Your favorite entertainment writer, Loretta Garcia will be bringing chipandco.com addicts all the movie and park news, promotions and updates.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Could Have it’s Own MagicBand

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June 10, 2015

Hola ladies and gents! I know you already know who this is! You are correct it is “I” the amazing, incredible, Anonymouse. Today I have some pretty good gossip for all of you MagicBand collectors. I have been hearing that the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will have it’s very own special MagicBand.

I know this is big, I love MagicBands and have a pretty good collection myself. But wait there is a catch, isn’t there always a catch? The catch is that you can only get the special band when you book a premium package add on. Which happened last year but you could only get it if you were staying on property and the cost was about $200 a person. We do not know how much it will cost this year, but I assuming it will be a bit more expensive.

What do you think?

Any who 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.

Did you read my last gossip post about Frozen Ever After? Click here to check it out!

“The Edison” to Open in 2016 at the New Disney Springs

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June 10, 2015

Patina Restaurant Group and Kinetescape’s Andrew Meieran announced that they will open The Edison. The Edison is a lavish “Industrial Gothic” -style restaurant, bar and nighttime destination at the new Disney Springs at the Disney World Resort. It’s famous for exceptionally good classic American food, craft cocktails and live entertainment including cabaret and music, The Edison is inspired by its sister location in Los Angeles and set in a historic power plant.

The Edison is dedicated to a resurgence of old world-style sophistication and romance. The Florida venue will be themed to a 1920s-period electric company and recall an exuberant era of invention and imagination. Featuring 35-foot ceilings and a range of themed areas to explore, The Edison will have The Lab performance space, The Ember Parlour, Telegraph Lounge, The Patent Office, The Tesla Lounge, The Radio Room, Waterfront Patio and more. Entertainment will include contortionists, palm readers, DJs and more. Andrew Meieran’s vision and designs will be executed by Gensler Architects.

The Edison joins a number of new locations coming to the new Disney Springs. Downtown Disney is currently undergoing the largest expansion and transformation into Disney Springs. The Landing, which is one of four new neighborhoods coming to Disney Springs, will welcome The Edison in 2016.

“We are delighted to bring this extraordinary destination to the new Disney Springs,” said Nick Valenti, restaurateur and CEO of Patina Restaurant Group.

Sounds different and I like different. How about you?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

Exclusive Chapter Excerpt from Liz Braswell’s A Whole New World!

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June 10, 2015

What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? This first book in the A Twisted Tale line will explore a dark and daring version of Disney’s Aladdin.
When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world.

Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war.
What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.

Liz Braswell explores all this and more in her new novel and we have an exclusive first look at the book below!

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(Click the link to read the exclusive chapter!)

About The Author!

After the sort of introverted childhood you would expect from a writer, Liz earned a degree in Egyptology at Brown University and then promptly spent the next ten years producing video games. Finally she caved into fate and wrote Snow and Rx under the name Tracy Lynn, followed by The Nine Lives of Chloe King series under her real name, because by then the assassins hunting her were all dead. She lives in Brooklyn with a husband, two children, a cat, a part-time dog, three fish and five coffee trees she insists will start producing beans any day. You can tweet her @LizBraswell.