2014 Eat to Beat Concert Series at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival

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July 11, 2014

Epcot welcomes 5 new Eat the Beat musical acts for this year’s International Food and Wine Festival. Joining the 17 fan favorite bands to complete a line up of pop hit greats Sept. 19th – Nov. 10th at Walt Disney World.

Jo Dee Messina, Fuel, Jim Brickman, Los Lonely Boys and David Cook are all new to the festival this year joining Hanson, Boys II Men, Sister Hazel and others.

They will rock the America Gardens Theatre stage during concerts at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily. The lineup (subject to change and included in Epcot admission) includes:

Sept. 19-21 – Jo Dee Messina NEW! ”Lesson in Leavin’”
Sept. 22-23 — The Pointer Sisters “I’m So Excited”
Sept. 24-25 — Rick Springfield “Jessie’s Girl”
Sept. 26-27 — Christopher Cross “Sailing
Sept. 28-29 — Hanson “I Will Come to You”
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — Air Supply “All Out of Love”
Oct. 3-5 — STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
Oct. 6-8 — Sugar Ray “Fly”
Oct. 9-10 – Fuel NEW! ”Shimmer”
Oct. 11-12 — Sister Hazel “All For You”
Oct. 13-14 — Richard Marx “Hold On to the Night”
Oct. 15-16 — Billy Ocean “Caribbean Queen”
Oct. 17-19 — Night Ranger “Sister Christian”
Oct. 20-22 — Smash Mouth “Walkin’ On the Sun”
Oct. 23-24 – Jim Brickman NEW! “Valentine”
Oct. 25-26 – Los Lonely Boys NEW! “Heaven”
Oct. 27-28 — Wilson Phillips “Hold On”
Oct. 29-31 — Dennis DeYoung, original member of the group STYX “Come Sail Away”
Nov. 1-2 — 38 Special “Caught Up in You”
Nov. 3-5 — Boyz II Men “End of the Road”
Nov. 6-7 – David Cook NEW! “The Time of My Life”
Nov. 8-10 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy “Go Daddy-O”
(Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list)

Guests also can sip and nosh their way around the World Showcase and watch performers from many countries weave music, dance, acrobatics, comedy and other acts into the festivities. A sampling of World Showcase entertainment includes:

High-energy Celtic music of Off Kilter (Canada)
The Arabic rhythms of Mo’Rockin (Morocco)
Perfect harmony of Voices of Liberty (American Adventure rotunda)
Infectious beat of internationally acclaimed Mariachi Cobre (Mexico)
Retro British hits by British Revolution (United Kingdom)
Jaw-dropping stunts by The Jeweled Dragon Acrobats (China)
Hilarious antics of World Showcase Players (United Kingdom)

This is an awesome addition to any doing the Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend.

Contact me today book your vacation to Eat to the Beat or for one of our discounted rooms for the Wine and Dine. Booking dining reservations is one of the many FREE services we offer at DiF for our clients. I can book your magical Frozen getaway and your dining. Call me at 832-233-4468,check out my page, here, or email me at [email protected] and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free!

Man Loses Finger Tips on “Pirates of the Caribbean”

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July 10, 2014

There is a reason why there are signs posted and announcements made that say “Please keep your hands, arms, feet and legs inside the vehicle”. On July 10th a man, on Pirates of the Caribbean, lost the tips of his ring and pinky fingers on his right hand.

According to the Reedy Creek Fire Department the victim was an adult male from the U.K. He was taken to the hospital and did receive treatment.

How the accident happened is not really known but there are rumors that he had his hand in the water. The ride was shut down for about 5 hours and reopened at around 5:00 p.m.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration Tickets now on Sale

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July 10, 2014

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection. The live event will bring Disney magic to 11 cities across the U.S., commemorating dozens of milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year.

Included in the 105-minute show created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are tributes to beloved classics such as: Donald Duck’s 80th anniversary, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid, the Disney Afternoon, The Lion King, Splash Mountain, and many more. Plus, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection will debut never-before-heard songs from the upcoming releases honoring Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid. The show will also feature exclusive video interviews with Disney Legends, luminaries, and celebrities sharing stories about the “Fanniversary” to which they contributed.

In addition, following each show, two rare items from the Walt Disney Archives will be on display for guests to see and photograph: a hat worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins, and a “Duckster” award. Created in 1952, this bronze-colored award in the image of Donald Duck honored those who made significant contributions to Disney over the years. Both Walt Disney and Donald Duck himself were among the recipients of this unique honor.

Tickets for the general public are available now for $40 each. Specially priced tickets are available for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.

The touring schedule is as follows:

August 9: Burbank, Calif.

August 10: San Diego

August 16 & 17: San Francisco

September 6: Chicago

September 13: Seattle

September 20: Atlanta

September 21: Philadelphia

September 26: Washington, D.C.

September 28: New York City

October 4: Boston

October 25: Orlando

Tickets are available at D23.com/Events.

Are you going?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

New Star Wars Website Launches

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July 10, 2014

Star Wars fans this is for you, Lucasfilm and Disney Interactive launched a new StarWars.com experience, the digital destination and first source for all Star Wars film, TV, and video game news.

The new site features:

Long-form articles and videos that go behind the scenes of past, current and upcoming projects

Exclusive online videos, including a behind the scenes video of the making of Chopper from the upcoming series Star Wars: Rebels, and more to come in the following weeks

The immersive Databank, an encyclopedia of hundreds of pieces of Star Wars knowledge about characters, creatures, locations, droids and devices.

Details about upcoming fan events

Users can log in with their Disney ID to access upcoming special features and digital experiences

New, simple navigation and design

Rich, consistent experience across all platforms and devices using the same technology that powers the entire Disney Interactive Media portfolio

Check it out:

What do you think Star Wars fans?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney DIY – Throw A Disney Themed Baby Shower!

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July 10, 2014

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in life – and making new life is a pretty exciting one in my book! What’s even better than celebrating a mom and dad to-be is to celebrate them DISNEY style! Disney makes a great theme for a baby shower – whether it be a specific character, or a movie, or even just a “Disney” or “Disney Princess” theme. How can you infuse some Disney into your Baby shower plans? Read on to find out!

-Food – the best part of any party, shower, or gathering is definitely the food, right? For our purposes, let’s say you’re throwing a Mickey Mouse themed Baby Shower to celebrate a soon-to-be baby boy. One of the easiest things you can do is to make things Mickey shaped! A Mickey cookie cutter will be your best friend – cookies are an easy one, or you can do Rice Krispie treats, or brownies, or cakes (really any baked goods would taste even better shaped like Mickey, don’t you think?!). For a main course, you can cut bread and assorted deli meats/cheeses into Mickey shapes as well, or even just arranging serving bowls into Mickey head shapes adds to the theme too!

-Cake – What kind of baby shower would it be without some kind of sweet ending? Check out this awesome list of Disney Cake and Cupcake Recipes – featuring Tow Mater, Toy Story, Princesses, Beauty and the Beast, and much more! You’re sure to find something that will work for your baby shower’s theme on this list – and if not, a classic Mickey head (aka, two small circular cakes and one large one!) made from delicious chocolate cake is sure to please any and all crowds. Oh, and if it’s a girl and you want to make it a Minnie themed cake, then simply stick a bow on one of the ears (real or frosting!)

-Décor – It’s not a baby shower without decorations! You can make a lot of these yourself – and they don’t need to be fancy. Streamers/tablecloths/napkins in coordinating character/movie colors (Black, white, red and yellow would be perfect for Mickey or Minnie!), and then some printed out pictures or signs to label the food/decorate the communal tables would be perfect. Centerpieces can be easy too – anything in those colors or little toys that match the theme are easy and quick to put together, or something cute like this Mickey and Minnie Diaper Cake is great if you’ve got the time (and skill!) . And If you aren’t super crafty, don’t worry – Party City can help you out – they have a ton of Disney themed decorations and coordinating cutlery/napkins/plates etc, so that could be an easy way to save a lot of time on shower planning

-Favors – I don’t know about you, but I always have trouble coming up with what to give as favors at baby or wedding showers – I always want to give something useful, but still cute, and edible if possible – but those don’t always end up coordinating perfectly! There are so many options out there that it’s hard to narrow it down – but I shall try! Some Disney baby shower favor ideas I really love are: Mickey shaped Rice Krispie Treats on a stick (decorated to look like the ones at the Parks with chocolate dipped ears and Mickey sprinkles, of course!), a cookie cutter for each guest, with an attached recipe for rolled sugar cookies (you could add a themed picture to the tag too) – ideas for this would be a star shaped cutter with a picture of Woody on the tag for a Toy Story Themed shower, or a dog shaped cookie cutter for a 101 Dalmations themed shower, or a snowflake shaped cutter for a Frozen shower (and the list goes on, really!). Another (easier!) idea for favors would be to order M&M’s in the theme’s colors and make little bundles of them for your guests

-Games – There’s always games at a baby shower, right? Some are more fun than others, and I personally love the idea of deviating from the standard/traditional shower games in favor of some DISNEY games! The easiest one to do would be Disney Trivia – a list of questions based on whatever your theme is (easily searchable online). Another fun game idea would be to do a Disney Movie title word jumble – mix up the letters of Disney movie titles and whoever gets the most right wins! Plenty of other Disney printables are available online, with a lot available on Pinterest too!

Anything goes here – just use your imagination!

But if you aren’t sure where to begin with your Disney Baby Shower planning, then think about the following questions:
-What’s the guest of honor’s favorite Disney movie/character?
-What did that character love to do?
-What did they eat in that movie?
-What colors does the character always wear?
-What is the one item that symbolizes that movie/character? (For example – Winnie The Pooh has his Hunny Pot, and the movie Cinderella can be summed up with a glass slipper!)

Once you have answers to these questions, you should have a handle on your theme, menu, favors, games, and décor, and can get to the planning! While these ideas are perfect for a Disney lover’s baby shower – you can also extend the ideas to a birthday party, sleepover, movie night, girl’s night, anything really!

Check out Pinterest for plenty of great party ideas – and while you’re there, you should definitely follow Chip and co all the latest and greatest of all things DISNEY!

25th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid to include Ariel Look-a-like Contest.

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July 9, 2014

The Burbank International Film Festival will be hosting the exclusive 25th Anniversary screening of “The Little Mermaid” on Saturday, September 6th at 12 noon at the AMC Town Center 6 Theaters. As part of the Anniversary Screening, there will be a World’s Largest “Ariel from The Little Mermaid Look-a-Like Contest. Fans from all over the world are invited to send in their pictures of themselves dressed up as Ariel. Prior to the screening, there will be a special “Ariel” Red Carpet with select fans in attendance invited to pose for a team photo with dozens of other Ariels. Leading up to the event, the hosts are posting pictures from throughout the world of fans’ dressed as Ariel, with special prizes awarded to lucky fans.

The Special Gala Screening will be full of special events with honorees including the writer and directors of The Little Mermaid.“We are extremely honored and excited to be screening this timeless Disney classic that most children have never before seen on the big screen in a theatrical environment,” said Jeff Rector, Director of the Burbank International Film Festival.

To submit your photos of yourself or a friend or loved one dressed as Ariel, please send your pictures to [email protected]

For questions about the event and the festival, check out www.BurbankFilmFest.org

To purchase tickets for the screening, go to www.itsmyseat.com/events/166715.html23

Get ready to submit your pictures and buy your tickets today! Join me for an incredible day full of Disney Magic on September 6, 2014.

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Co. Follow me on Facebook for promotions and updates of my Amazing Magical Adventures today!

Visiting Disney Rain or Shine!

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July 9, 2014

“The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down
In rushing, rising riv’lets,
‘Til the river crept out of it’s bed
And crept right into Piglet’s!”

–Winnie the Pooh & The Blustery Day

Did you know that the climate for Central Florida is a sub tropical climate? What does that mean in layman’s terms? It means that there is a defined rainy season in Central Florida from June till September. This means that there is a chance of rain most days during the rainy season. Most days start off sunny with the heat of the day creating rain in the afternoons. But wait, that is when most of us can go to Disney, during summer break.

So should we not plan trips for Disney in the summer months? The answer to that is NO!

There are so many ways to enjoy Disney rain or shine! For our family, some of the best Disney memories were created wearing rain ponchos and riding rides over and over due to low crowds due to rain!

Here are some tips and advice to enjoy the parks during the rainy season.

As mentioned above, bring rain ponchos and have them with you at all times! I love the ones that are sold at the parks. They are light weight and pack easily plus they have the Disney logo on them. The Disney adult rain ponchos also fit over of most strollers.
We wear flip flops when doing the parks. This also makes it easier on the feet when it rains. No wet socks! But if you are a person who has to wear a type of shoe that requires socks, make sure to bring an extra pair of socks to change into.
A great thing about most of the Disney rides is that the queue areas are covered or indoors! Plus Disney has created interactive queues in a lot rides so if it’s raining outside, the odds are that you will be covered while waiting to ride a ride and you will be entertained while waiting.
If it’s raining take this time to shop and eat a snack! All the parks have plenty of indoor shopping and restaurants!
One thing I love about Disney World attractions is that a majority of them are indoors attractions so they are not affected by weather.

Here are a few examples of attractions that are not affected by rain:

Haunted Mansion
Tower Of Terror
Rock N Roller Coaster
Soarin’
Living with the Land
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Pirates of the Caribbean
Mission Space
Maelstrom
Space Mountain
Toy Story Mania

So as you can see even in rainy season, there are lots of attractions that can still be enjoyed! With a little planning and a little patience, visiting Disney World during the rainy season can still be very enjoyable!

This guest article was Contributed by Carla Stotts – Destination to Explore travel agent. If you like to become a guest blogger check here.

The Walt Disney Company Announces Participants for a New Program

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July 9, 2014

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The Walt Disney Company announced 11 startup companies that have been picked for a new mentorship and investment program. Disney Accelerator, which is powered by Techstars, is a 15 week program that gives these companies access to the top Disney executives, up to $120,000 investment to further their companies, they also get access to some great resources from The Walt Disney Company.

The 11 companies participating will meet with some mentors including the CEO Robert A. Iger, and others from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ABC, ESPN and Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as other entertainment industry leaders. Participating companies will meet with their mentors on a regular basis and work together to build their business plans etc.

The 11 companies picked to participate in the program are:

Buzzstarter – Buzzstarter is the world’s first scalable programmatic content marketing platform.

ChoreMonster – ChoreMonster is a web and mobile platform that makes chores fun for kids and turns parents into superheroes.

Codarica – Codarica serves as children’s first interaction into the world of code with help from characters Cody Coder and Holly Hacker.

Cogo – Cogo provides video monetization solutions for content creators.

Jogg – Jogg simplifies the act of acquiring video from anyone. Users can gather, edit and share much more than just video from their own device.

Sphero – Sphero is the connected play company, which fuses digital and physical play by creating robots that you control with a smart device.

Sidelines – Sidelines fixes the problem of substandard online discussions and comments by sourcing smart, high-quality discussions from its curated team of over 400 experts, and distributing these discussions to publishers based on relevance.

SnowShoe – SnowShoe makes simple, magical pieces of plastic that interact with touch screens to create the perfect bridge between physical items and digital content.

Twigtale – Twigtale provides parents with personalized, high-quality, accessible expert advice for every major transition a child undergoes.

TYFFON – TYFFON is an entertainment app development company and creator of the ZombieBooth series with more than 25 million total downloads.

Ubooly – Ubooly is a learning toy that talks and listens to kids. Ubooly can be customized to know your child’s name, teach lessons, and much more.

“With Disney Accelerator we are now bringing the creativity and imagination of Disney to early stage startups in a way we have never done before,” said Kevin A. Mayer, executive vice president, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, The Walt Disney Company. “We are thrilled by the response we’ve received and the high caliber of applicants to the program and we look forward to sharing our knowledge with this excellent group of creative entrepreneurs and really making a difference with these startup companies.”

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Beat That Disney Heat With These Top 5 Indoor WDW Attractions

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July 9, 2014

Summer at Disney means high temperatures, but even worse than that – it means high humidity too – and that means sticky, heavy air and the near certainty of daily afternoon showers – but luckily, all is NOT lost if you plan on visiting WDW in the summer – as there are plenty of INDOOR attractions/rides that will help keep you cool (Seriously though – I shudder to think how much WDW pays to air condition their property each summer!).

Check these out next time you need to chill out:

Dinosaur – This ride is located in Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland, and it takes you into the “Dino Institute” – where you travel 65 million years back in time to the Cretaceous period where you will encounter a meteor shower, plus plenty of larger than life dinos! The queue, waiting areas, and ride are all indoors, and even if the wait is long there’s quite a lot to see while you wait – fossils and photos, and multimedia shows as well as an intro before you board the Jeep-like vehicle for your trip back in time! This may seem like a pretty tame ride at the onset, but there are seat belts in the cars, and you will get jerked around quite a bit as you dodge the T-Rex

The Great Movie Ride – You enter this attraction on Hollywood Blvd at Disney’s Hollywood Studios through a replica of the famous Mann’s Chinese Theater, and as you weave through the queue, you can check out many genuine movie props and costumes, and there are even vintage film clips to keep you entertained too! You board long tram cars and then take a “ride into the movies!” where you will view some of the world’s most famous movie scenes – including the Wizard of Oz, Alien, Mary Poppins, and many more! This ride is great because not only is it ALL indoors, but the ride itself lasts a whopping 22 minutes! That means you get to sit and be entertained for nearly half an hour – an invaluable thing on a hot Florida day I think!

Test Track – Epcot’s Future World is home to this recently re-designed attraction, where you’ll find concept and new vehicles in the lobby area, and as you make your way through the line you will enter the Chevrolet Design Center – where you get to create your very own vehicle and put it to the test on the track! The ride cars seat 6, and they take you through – you guessed it – a “test track” where your car is put to speed, endurance, and heat tests – and much more! One thing to note is that a small portion of this ride does go outside, but it’s a very short outdoor ride and you’re going pretty fast during it anyway, so I personally still consider this an “indoor” ride. After the test is complete, you exit into a Chevrolet showroom complete with current models and salespeople to assist with any questions you might have. NOTE – I HIGHLY recommend you try and get a Fastpass for this attraction – wait times can creep up to two hours or more during peak times, and while I relish escaping the heat, two hours is a bit much for me!

Pirates Of The Caribbean – This is one of my family’s Magic Kingdom favorites – there’s rarely a long line, its dark and cool in the queue and ride areas, and hello – PIRATES?! Doesn’t get much better than that! Oh – and did you know that this attraction actually inspired the series of blockbuster movies starring Johnny Depp? It’s not often that a theme park ride inspires a movie – and what’s even better is once the movies were made, Disney made updates to include the new characters in the ride too! As you enter the ride queue, you’re taken down a long winding path with a lot of theming to check out along the way. Once you board your boat, you are taken into a Caribbean city port where there’s a raucous pirate takeover happening right before your eyes! The ride itself lasts about 8 minutes, and it takes you through several famous Pirates scenes (keep an eye out for Captain Jack Sparrow!) and while it may sound kind of scary, its really more fun and lively than frightening – perfect for the whole family!

Carousel of Progress – Tomorrowland is home to this classic attraction – created by Walt itself, it features a rotating theater that takes you through the decades and eras of our past – and how we have come so far in the fields of electricity and technology in the past century. The first Act showcases the turn of the century, then you move to the 1920’s, then the 1940’s, then on to the 1990’s. The show itself is about 20 minutes long, and even though there’s hardly a wait, if there ever is one – I encourage you to stick it out and make sure you see this attraction! There are so few things that Walt himself fully created in the Parks – and I love the creativity and innovation he shows through this classic attraction

There are many more indoor attractions at the WDW Parks, but these are my personal favorites that help me beat that Florida heat. What about you – which rides do you escape to during those hot hot Disney days?

Planes: Fire & Rescue Press Event – “Do Your Research”

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July 9, 2014

Planes: Fire & Rescue is the all new Disney sequel to Planes and premieres in movie theatres on July 18th. Attending the media press event at Disney’s Toon Studios in Burbank, I was able to participate in several sessions of Q&As with Director Bobs Gannaway and Producer Ferrel Barron, Paul Gerard (Director, Creative Develoopment) and Jeff Howard (Co-Writer), Story Artists Art Hernandez (Head of Story) and Lawrence Gong and Art Director Toby Wilson. Spending the day learning all about how Planes: Fire and Rescue came to be was an incredible experience.

The first session – Do Your Research was with Paul Gerard (Director, Creative Develoopment) and Jeff Howard (Co-Writer) who shared how one of their biggest resources was the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE). Extensive research was done at several National Parks and with key individuals who provided expertise about the aircraft and personnel. Aircrafts used by CALFIRE are all recycled planes and that added to the movie’s concept of “second chances”. The original concept was based on the duties of a crop duster and how they are also used to put out fires as a SEAT—a Single Engine Air Tanker. This led to research that in turn led to the story line where Dusty gets into fire fighting.

Jeff and Paul shared how there are over 5000 fires fought in California every year, which was incorporated into the scene where Dusty arrives and almost immediately there is a fire alarm and Dusty is told there are always fires, but “you only hear about the big ones”.

The research team spent time on location the Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base with CalFire at Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks, and with the CALFIRE units and were able to capture live footage of the pilots and aircraft in action, however the team was not able to actually fly during a fire due to liability issues. The pilots’ input and feedback was tremendous and invaluable in making sure Planes: Fire & Rescue were portrayed properly and authentically Research and footage from Yosemite and Yellowstone were used in the movie, allowing for detailed designs used in the lobby of the Grand Fusal Lodge in the movie. Another location used in filming was the Angeles National Forest. Chuck Aaron, legendary aerobatic helicopter pilot who lives in So. Cal was instrumental in helping the artists capture the flight and manueverability of the helicopters. Paul and Jeff along with Bobs and several other members of the team were able to fly with Chuck and be a part of a unique helicopter ride that was a once in a lifetime experience for all.

CalFire Battalion chief Travis Alexander was an inspiration for Blade’s personality in the movie as were many of the dedicated personnel – smokejumpers at the US Forestry Services, LA County and City Fire Departments and even the Walt Disney Studios Fire Department.

Check out the next article – “The Art of the Story”

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Co. Follow me on facebook for promotions and news.

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Trade in Your Glass Slippers for Running Shoes

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July 9, 2014

Its that time of year again! When the Walt Disney World hosts the Princess Half Marathon weekend and thousands trade in their glass slippers for running shoes. Registration opens early for DVC members, AP holders and Disney Visa card holders starting today at Noon Eastern. The general public can sign up beginning July 15th at noon Eastern.

It’s your chance to join the Disney princesses in a “dream come true” weekend of majestic runs in the most magical place on earth. Girls and women (and Prince Charmings as well) are invited to join the royal celebration during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. As your favorite Disney princesses cheer you on, you get a chance to earn an Exclusive Finisher medal celebrating the Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network.

Weekend Events Include:

Disney Princess Half Marathon – A 13.1 mile course to celebrate your inner princess

$170 by September 1, 2014
$185 between September 2 and October 21, 2014
$200 on or after October 22, 2014

Disney Enchanted 10k – 6.2 miles through Epcot for an truly Enchanted run

$105 by September 1, 2014
$120 between September 2 and October 21, 2014
$135 on or after October 22, 2014

Glass Slipper Challenge – Test yourself in this endurance run of 19.3 miles over two days

$295 by September 1, 2014
$320 between September 2 and October 21, 2014
$345 on or after October 22, 2014

Coast to Coast Medal – Earn a special edition of the Coast to Coast medal

Disney Princess 5k – A royal run with an opportunity for everyone to share in the magic

$60 per participant by November 25, 2014
$70 per participant on or after November 26, 2014

runDisney Kids Races – Kids 13 and under get treated like royalty in their own special races

Dashes

$15 per participant by November 25, 2014
$20 per participant on or after November 26, 2014

1 Mile Run

$30 per participant by November 25, 2014
$35 per participant on or after November 26, 2014

Race Expo – A one – stop shop for all your racing needs

Pasta in the Park Party – A buffet dinner fit for every princess (and prince) to get you started on your race weekend

$54 for Adults (ages 10 and up)
$30 for Children (ages 3 – 9)
Children Under 3 are free

Race Retreat R- Enjoy the “royal treatment” before and after your race

Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – $120

Breakfast – Dine with the Princesses after the 5k to keep the fun going

$39 for Adults (ages 10 and up)
$26 for Children (ages 3 – 9)

AP Passholders click here and DVC members go through the DVC portal to your account and it’s under special events.

We have teamed up Destinations in Florida to, once again, create a VIP package for our runners through Chip and Co. We are steadily working on events, contests and even more than last year. We have already contracted with Disney to bring you discounted rooms and park tickets!!

Want to keep up with all the latest news, VIPS perks, training and discounts? Join us at our Chip and Co. Run Disney Addicts Facebook Page

We also have discounted rooms for the Tower of Terror 10 Miler, Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Walt Disney World Marathon, and the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend

Email me ([email protected]) and I will add you to my Very Important Princess list. If you are VIP all it takes is the dates you are wanting, number of people in each room, and how many rooms and I will automatically send out the quote. These prices will be the LOWEST Disney offers on room/ticket packages and will not last long. Once you book with me, you are done ! All you have to do is train, cross the finish line and have a Royally Good Time !

Since we have worked out such a Princessly good deal with Disney, this offer is not valid with any other discount.

Disney Addicts save money on your next Disney World vacation with these special offers

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July 9, 2014

Good Morning Disney Addicts! With the opening of the all new Diagon Alley this week at Universal Orlando, there has been lots of talk about Universal Discounts. There are still lots of discounts to be had at Walt Disney World. The team at Destinations in Florida has compiled a list of the Weekly Disney Discounts for you.

Walt Disney World® Resort

● Florida Resident & Annual Passholder Rates: Florida Residents and AnnualPassholders can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels up to 35% off through September 24, 2014.

● Free Dining Package: Are you ready for free food? Book a Value Resort and get the Quick Service Dining for free. Book a Moderate or Deluxe Resort and get the Basic Dining for free from August 31st- December 2014.

● RunDisney Group Rates: Are you a runner? Do you want to run a race with Mickey Mouse? Join our VIP runners at Destinations in Florida for some of the favorite races including Tower of Terror, Disney Marathon, and Disney Princess Run. These exclusive rates are only with our agency.

● Save up to 30% off Summer Rates: Do you want to bring the kids to Disney World for a summer weekend getaway? You still have time to save up to 30% off Disney Resort Hotels from June 15August 28.

● Military Discount: Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Disney Resort most nights through September 27, 2014. Thank you for serving our country.

Disneyland® Resort

● Book a Package for as Little as $91 Per Person/Per Day: Stay right down the road from the Disney Magic at a Good Neighbor Hotel from now through August 12. Book a package with tickets for as little as $91 per person/per day.

● 3rd, 4th or 5th Night Free at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels: Visit Anaheim during select nights through December 2014. Stay at a select Disney Good Neighbor Hotels and enjoy a 3rd night, 4th night or 5th night free. Contact your favorite Destinations in Florida/Destinations to Explore agent for details.

Disney Cruise Line®

● Disney Cruise Line® Summer Deals: During select cruises through July 24, you can take advantage of incredible savings! A Verandah Stateroom is running from $280 per person per day plus tax/port charges.

● Canadian Residents Save 20% on Select Cruises: If you are a Canadian Resident, you can save 20% off on the September 1 7 Night Alaska Cruise or the September 8 4Night Repositioning Cruise to San Diego. This is a special deal, just for you!

● Special Rates for Florida Residents and US Military: Take advantage of special deals for Florida Residents and active/retired United States Military.

Contact me today to take advantage of any of these discounts. At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and fun just for you! Call me at 832-233-4468,check out my page, here, or email me at [email protected] and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free!