Changes Coming to EPCOT Entertainment?

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August 28, 2014

Ladies and Gentlemen, drum roll please…Anonymouse is back! Chipperoo had me running all over the World digging up new Disney Gossip for you. Today’s Disney Gossip is straight from EPCOT – more entertainers will be playing their last gigs on September 27th!

Sources say this change will affect Off Kilter, MoRockin and Spirit of American Fife & Drum. I loved taking a break out of my day to watch these talented individuals. Maybe, I’ll have to sneak a quick trip back to EPCOT before September 27th, but don’t tell Chip…

Here is the official post from Disney Parks Blog:

Today, we have news about some updates coming to World Showcase at Epcot. One of the best parts of the World Showcase experience is feeling fully immersed in the culture of each country, and the live entertainment presented in the international pavilions plays a large role in creating that atmosphere. Beginning this fall, we will be refreshing the atmosphere entertainment around World Showcase with the addition of new acts and enhancements to some existing performances.

New experiences debuting over the next several months will contribute to the rich mix of entertainment at Epcot, and provide fresh experiences for our guests. In the near future, you can look forward to enjoying a traditional Berber music and dance troupe in Morocco, a corps of dynamic flag-waving performers in Italy, a thrilling lumberjack-inspired show in Canada, a Celtic folk music ensemble at the United Kingdom, and more.

As we embark on this enhancement of World Showcase entertainment, we bid a fond farewell to Mo’Rockin’, Off Kilter, Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps and World Showcase Players. We thank these performers for all they’ve done to make the Epcot guest experience enjoyable and memorable, and we invite you to come out and see them in their farewell performances over the next few weeks.

More details will be shared, as they become available, about the timing of certain transitions, as well as each of the exciting new entertainment additions coming to World Showcase.

What are your thoughts about losing more EPCOT entertainment?

Please leave your comments in my comment section below. I can’t wait to read them.

Anywho, that is all the Disneygossip I have right now. For my past gossip articles be sure to check them out here. Got any good gossip/rumors please email me at [email protected] or on my facebook page.

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival opens September 19th

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Danielle

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August 28, 2014

The 19th annual Food and Wine festival starts off a week early and runs 53 days this year. The festival is presented by Chase once again and will begin Sept. 19 and end Nov. 10, 2014.

A new after hours street party and premium food-and-beverage package will be available to guests during this year’s Food and Wine festival.

Festival guests will be able to pair wines and beers with savory and sweet dishes from more than 25 ethnic and specialty marketplaces found around the World Showcase Promenade. You can also earn stamps on a complimentary festival “passport” souvenir. Many Cocktails, “Mocktails” and Champagnes will also be available.

Eat to the Beat will be returning this year as well. The America Gardens Theatre will come alive at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. with live entertainment with Returning favorites like Hanson, Air Supply and more in September and October, along with new acts including Jo Dee Messina, Fuel, Jim Brickman and Los Lonely Boys.

For details on all special events, including the popular Party for the Senses and signature dining experiences, guests can visit www.epcotfoodfestival.com.

Adventure Trading Company Says Goodbye to Disneyland

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 27, 2014

Sadly, the end of the Adventure Trading Company’s limited-time engagement at Disneyland has come. It is reported that they ran out of supplies not to long ago. The word on the street is that Adventure Trading Company might have another surprise in the works

Friday, Aug. 29 is their last day in Adventureland. The Adventure Trading Company will be gathering stories from the local Juju Traders with story packets, which will be available for purchase at Indiana Jones Outpost.

Here is the breakdown:

Inside each story packet is a Story Tag, which adventurers can use to record their greatest Juju tales.
They will then report to Aladdin’s Oasis, where Adventure Trading Company representatives and local historians will be on hand to collect their stories and thank the “head storytellers” of Adventureland with a special mystery Juju.
As the day continues, all Story Tags will be collected and displayed on Story Lines inside Aladdin’s Oasis for all your fellow explorers to see.

Come prepared to share your stories!

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

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“Full House” Might Make a Comeback

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 27, 2014

According to multiple sources a revival of the 90’s favorite “Full House” may be in the early stages of development. Keep in mind nothing is official yet, but how awesome would that be?

It is said that John Stamos is heading the comeback, along with the creator Jeff Franklin and the producer Bob Boyett. The re-runs air on Nick at Nite and they do very well with about 1.5 million viewers. So of course Warner Bros wants to capitalize on the continued success.

“Full House” did really well on the popular T.G.I.F line up.

If you watch the show on Bravo called “Watch What Happens Live” then you may have Stamos on there and he did hint at something when he said “We’re sort of working on a twist on a sequel.”

What do you think?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

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What to do when it’s COLD at Disney!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 27, 2014

New packages for 2015 are out now and this means planning for winter trips is right around the corner!

I love going to Disney when it’s chilly. It never really stays COLD all day, it normally warms up by afternoon. Here are some tips if you are planning a trip and it looks like there is going to be a cold snap during your visit.

1. Pack gloves and a hat. I know it sounds silly if you are going to Florida, but they take up little to no space in your luggage and you will be glad you have them. You can shed them as you warm up during the day. No one wants to ride a roller coaster in the wind without gloves if it is already cold out!

2. Drink some cocoa – this always helps, plus it’s fun to do for a treat.

3. Layer. Start with a tshrt, then a long sleeve, lastly a sweatshirt. You can peel them off one by one and put them back on one by one too. No need to carry a big bag around – stash everyone’s sweatshirt in a locker if you don’t want to lug it around.

4. Skip the winter coat. Yes, really. It’s too bulky to carry if you decide to shed it. This goes along with #3 – layers are better than a big puffy coat. If you have a North Face type of jacket, this is perfect for layering under – they make cheap knock-offs at WalMart that we bought before our last winter trip. I even found cool Disney pins to put on the chest – it was a fun surprise on the way to the airport.

5. Hollywood Studios is great if it’s cold. Most of the rides are indoors and you can speed walk from one to the next. Avoid the World Showcase at Epcot, especially if it’s windy. That is a chilly, long, walk.

6. If your kids are in a stroller, bring some blankets. You can even just grab a towel or two from your hotel room. You may be warmer than they are since you are doing the walking and pushing!

7. SKIP the water rides. This just goes without saying…

8. If you get REALLY cold like me and will stay that way for the day, wear some Under Armour. I wore Under Armour leggings under cargo pants in February when it was freezing. I was able to ditch the sweatshirt before everyone else and felt much less encumbered.

8. Hold hands (doesn’t this always warm you up?) Plus, it’s Disney and you should be holding hands with your family!

10, Did you skip the weather forecast all together and pack just tank tops? Catch a cab and head to the closest Wal Mart. You may want to buy an extra duffle bag or two to get all of your new clothes home!

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Get Ready For Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Beginning Sept 1st at The Magic Kingdom

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Danielle

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August 27, 2014

Magic Kingdom will be welcoming the ghostliest smiles for 26 “spook-tacular” nights of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Beginning September 1 through October 31 this after hours special ticket event will be sure to bring guests lots of haunted Halloween spirit. The not to be missed “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade” will have the Headless Horseman parading all of your favorite happy haunts down Main Street U.S.A. for some spooky but cheerful fun. Be prepared to watch the skies illuminate with “Happy HalloWishes” a fireworks spectacular with bursts of bright orange and green.

Taking stage this year are the villains with their very own “Villains Mix & Mingle — Live on Stage” castle show and Club Villain a brand new nightly character dance party taking over the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland. Those sneaky villains will also be available for guests to meet through out the night at locations around the park.

The frightfully fun nights begin at 7 pm, and last until midnight. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumers and enjoy trick-or-treating around Magic Kingdom.

Party dates in 2014 are:

Sept. 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26 & 28
Oct. 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31

To purchase advance tickets, guests can visit disneyworld.com/halloween or call 407-W-DISNEY.

Changes are Coming to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 26, 2014

I love Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, not only is it the best event of the year but the weather is much better in the fall.

This year the party will be a bit different. The villains will be out like never before during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

There will also be a few other additions and magical enhancements coming to the party. There are as follows:

The “Villains Mix & Mingle – Live on Stage” will still take place at the Castle Forecourt Stage several times each night. If you want to meet a few villains you will now be able to at different spots around the park.

Jafar can be found in in Adventureland
The Queen of Hearts will be close to the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland
Lotso will be near Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland.

If you will be visiting Snow White or Aurora at Princess Fairytale Hall be on the lookout because The Queen and Maleficent just might make an unexpected appearance.

New this year is Club Villain which takes over The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square. There you can party with Cruella De Vil, Dr. Facilier, Anastasia, Drizella, Lady Tremaine, and a few more!

My favorite parade Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade will also see some magical enhancements one is the expansion of the Phineas and Ferb Creepa Crew pre-parade interactive experience to more of the parade route.

Drum Roll please, this year will be the first ever appearance of Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope in the parade.

Let’s not forget one of the best parts of Halloween, the candy of course! There will still be all the treat trails that we are used to. Don’t forget the Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball in Tomorrowland, appearances by Jack and Sally and my favorite part of the night, the ride of the Headless Horseman. I advise you get to the parade route as early as possible so that you do not miss t he ride of the Headless Horseman. He does ride quite a bit before the parade. Tan you can end your night with “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks, which I also think are the best fireworks!

For this year the separately ticketed event has been extended to 26 nights, from September 1 through Halloween night, October 31.

Are you going? I highly recommend this party, it is worth every penny!

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

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Mickey Mouse Season One to be Released on DVD

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 26, 2014

Amazon has started listing Mickey Mouse Season one with a release date of December 2, 2014, but Wal-Mart has been listing it with a release date of August 26,2014 for a little while now.

The DVD will contain 19 of the shorts from the award-winning series’ first season as well as a bonus ‘making of’ featurette. The bonus feature, ‘The Making of Disney Mickey Mouse,’ features creators discussing ‘the fun of working with one of the world’s most beloved and recognized characters as they create a fresh new take on an iconic character — Mickey Mouse — for the new millennium.’

So we shall see when it is released. As soon we know, you will know.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Steve Martin May Star in Disney’s “Magic Camp”

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 25, 2014

Steve Martin is in talks with Disney to star in “Magic Camp”, which is a family comedy being developed by Disney. He co-wrote this project with A.C.O.D. writer/director Stu Zicherman, based on a first draft by Diary of a Wimpy Kid scribes Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah.

The story tells of a straitlaced banker who returns to Magic Camp, which he attended as a shy child. This time he is a counselor who makes it his mission to improve the lives of all the kids while keeping an eye on his ultimate prize, the top spot at the Golden Wand competition.

F.Y.I, Did you know that he got his start working at the Magic Shop in Disneyland and he was also a magician in his younger days.

Steve Martin has been around for a while now but I think his most well known collaboration with Disney was the Father of the Bride movies.

Photo Credit: Slashfilm.com

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

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Event at Downtown Disney Cancelled

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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August 25, 2014

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There has been a lot of construction going on at Downtown Disney as of lately, so because of this the Festival of the Masters event has been cancelled.

The event was planned for November. The annual event has award winning artists and their artwork.

We don’t know what his means for the future of this event. As soon as we know you will know.

Here is a video from the Disney Imagineers as they Unveil the Storyline of Disney Springs.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

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SofiaThe First: Holiday In Enchancia Coming to Disney DVD in November

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Danielle

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August 25, 2014

Another exciting adventure from Sofia the First awaits us on DVD November 4th. This adventure brings us a special appearance from Princess Aurora. The DVD will also include 4 bonus episodes, and a special free light up ornament.

This holiday special was absolutely charming, and full of winter cheer. Disney Junior’s Emmy Award-winning “Sofia the First” follows the adventures of Princess Sofia turned princess over night. The show was created for children age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers. Along Sofia’s new princess journey she learns that the values of kindness, generosity, loyalty, honesty and grace are what makes a real princess. “Sofia the First” is an Emmy award winning television show, and is #1 year to date for girls ages 2-5.

Synopsis:

When a snowstorm prevents King Roland from returning home in time for the holidays, Sofia leads her family on a brave expedition to find him. Princess Aurora from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” makes a special appearance to help Sofia and her animal friends reunite the royal family.

Talent:

Ariel Winter (ABC TV’s “Modern Family”) as Sofia; Sara Ramirez (ABC TVs “Grey’s Anatomy”) as Queen Miranda; Wayne Brady (TV’s “Let’s Make A Deal”) as Clover; Tim Gunn (TV’s “Project Runway”) as Baileywick; Eric Stonestreet (ABC TV’s “Modern Family”) as Minimus; and Kate Higgins (“Naruto”) as Princess Aurora.

Executive Producers:

Jamie Mitchell (“Special Agent Oso”)
Craig Gerber (“The Pirate Fairy”)

Director:

Jamie Mitchell (“Special Agent Oso”)

Episodes:

Holiday in Enchancia, Baileywick’s Day Off, The Little Witch, The Baker King, Four’s A Crowd

Run Time:

Approx. 118 minutes

Rated:

TV-Y (US)

Aspect ratio:

1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)
Sound:

2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages/Subtitles:

English, French & Spanish

Street Date:

November 4, 2014 (Direct Prebook: 9/9; Distributor Prebook: 9/23)

Packaging:

1-Disc DVD + FREE Light Up Holiday Ornament packed inside!

This is a great DVD arriving just in time for the Holidays, will this be on your wish list?

Dessert Party Added to Mickey’s No So Scary Halloween Party

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Chip

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August 25, 2014

Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle

Join Lady Tremaine and her villainous friends at the witching hour for the season’s most decadent dessert party. Taking place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, it’s the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle!

Set within the majestic halls of Cinderella’s Royal Table, don’t miss your chance to meet a menagerie of malevolent special guests—all while you indulge in devilish desserts and wicked entertainment.

As the evening continues, follow fellow Guests to the dining room, where the surroundings have transformed into an upscale, villainous atmosphere. Inside, enjoy the eerie entertainment as a piano player provides live music, accompanied by a few haunting solos from Lady Tremaine herself.

By purchasing a ticket to both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle, you’ll receive preferred viewing for the 8:15 performance of Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, as well preferred viewing for the Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Spectacular.

Plus, you’ll be treated to the Dessert Soiree at Cinderella’s Table—a delightful affair where you can feast your senses on Lady Tremaine’s eerie musical talents, over-the-top desserts and specialty non-alcoholic beverages. You’ll even receive an autograph card and a souvenir Maleficent dragon cup!

Admission

Admission to the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle is available for $99 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).
Please be aware that admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is required and is not included in the price.
In addition, be aware that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event and is not included with admission to Magic Kingdom park.
Reservations

Online booking is not available for the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle. To make a reservation, please call (407) 939-5262. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Reservations are highly recommended for the Dessert Soiree at Cinderella’s Royal Table, taking place at both 10:15 PM and 11:45 PM on September 1, 9 and 12, 2014; and at 10:15 PM only on September 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31, 2014.
Check-In

To check in for the event, visit the Will Call booth outside the main entrance of Magic Kingdom park from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Starting at 7:30 PM, you may check in at the parade and fireworks viewing area in the central plaza by the Castle Forecourt Stage.
Once you have checked in, you’ll receive a wristband identification, which must be presented to enter the preferred viewing areas and Cinderella’s Royal Table.
If you choose not to participate in the preferred parade or fireworks viewing, you can check in at Cinderella’s Royal Table at your designated seating time.
Additional Information

Entertainment and character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Reserved viewing for Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade is for the 8:15PM performance only.
Wrist bands are non-transferrable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
Please be advised that seating is not provided at the preferred parade or fireworks viewing. Wheelchairs and Electronic Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) can be accommodated in the viewing areas and at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Disney dining plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event.
Offer may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
There are a limited number of tickets available for this event.