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Get ready to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ at Disney World and Disneyland

May 19, 2014

Disney Parks will give you the chance to “Show Your Disney Side” as they kick off the summer with a 24-hour, coast-to-coast party that invites fellow Disney addicts, like myself, to “Rock Your Disney Side” at 3 Disney parks , Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in California, and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Starting 6 a.m. Friday, May 23, to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014*, on each coast, you get to spend 24 hours partying and living it up with unique park experiences and the chance to “Show Your Disney Side” by dressing as your favorite Hero or Villain. I vote for the villains.

Did I mention that I love the villains!

Just remember: Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by Disney.

The 24-hour party also features special entertainment. Check out the lineup:

At Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Florida
In Florida, a cast of Disney Villains will have a special place in the Magic Kingdom 24-hour celebration, including Maleficent, Cruella De Vil and such rarely spotted miscreants as the Big Bad Wolf, Stromboli from “Pinocchio,” and Bowler Hat Guy from “Meet the Robinsons.” They will appear in locations throughout the park and also join in the “It’s Good to Be Bad” cavalcade preceding Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade.

Guests at the Magic Kingdom will enjoy nighttime dancing around Cinderella Castle and in Frontierland. The “#IncrediblesSuperDanceParty,” a nightly feature throughout the summer, will be followed during the All-Nighter by special screenings of “The Incredibles” at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.

At the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
In California, the 24-hour fun begins in the Esplanade outside the entrances to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, where guests will discover Olaf, the lovable snowman from Disney’s blockbuster animated film “Frozen, represented by a larger-than-life sand sculpture. Fireworks and live entertainment will entertain guests as the parks open at 6 a.m. Pacific Time.

At Disneyland, exciting entertainment will include the “Avengers Super Hero Movie Marathon” throughout the day and overnight in the Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland. Nighttime highlights will feature an after-midnight performance of “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” and dance-till-dawn parties at the Tomorrowland Terrace Dance Club and the Sleeping Beauty Castle Forecourt Dance Club. In addition to 24 hours of atmosphere entertainment and appearances by Disney characters, the Disney Villains are planning an overnight “takeover” of the Royal Hall in Fantasy Faire.

Disney California Adventure invites guests to kick off summer with an all-night “Mad T Party,” dancing in Pacific Wharf and Paradise Garden, and a special 3 a.m. performance of “World of Color,” the water spectacular with nearly 1,200 dancing fountains.

Just the Beginning
The All-Nighter is just the beginning of the summer fun at Disney Parks on both coasts. Here are some other events that you may find interesting.

At Walt Disney World, the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction, opening May 28, takes guests on a rollicking musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine” and becomes the crowning jewel of New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Also at Magic Kingdom, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade brings the magical stories of New Fantasyland to Main Street, U.S.A., through fantastic and innovative parade floats, vibrant costumes and an original soundtrack that features beloved songs from favorite Disney films along with a new parade theme song.

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the popular and highly interactive musical show “Festival of the Lion King” returns this summer in the new Harambe Theatre. The park will offer Harambe Nights on Saturday evenings, June 7 through August 9, featuring a dazzling theatrical experience and energetic street party to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Disney’s acclaimed “The Lion King.”

At the Disneyland Resort, guests will enjoy the thrills of the newly reopened and enhanced Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, along with dazzling summer entertainment that, beginning in mid-June, will include “Frozen” characters in a special pre-parade float for “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.” The pre-parade unit features Princess Anna and snowman Olaf frolicking in the snow while Queen Elsa is depicted in her icy domain.

Other summer entertainment in Disneyland includes daily performances of the enchanting “Mickey and the Magical Map” stage show, nightly performances of both “Fantasmic!” and “Magical” fireworks, featuring aerial flights by both Tinker Bell and Dumbo, and a variety of new entertainment daily in Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. At Disney California Adventure, guests continue to enjoy the thrills and fun of Cars Land and the after-dark excitement of “World of Color” and “Mad T Party.”

How will you “Show Your Disney Side”?
Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disneyland 24 hour Rock your Disney Side!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

Disneyland 24 hour Rock your Disney side is just one short week away!

Disneyland and California Adventures will both be open the entire 24 hours for fun, food and amazing magical adventures.

The Fairfield Inn Mariott across the way still has a few rooms available through our special promotion and the parks just announced there will be specials at several of the dining locations just for the 24 hour event.

24 hour Rock your Disney side Dining specials are available at Carnation Cafe, Blue Bayou, Plaza Inn, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Rancho del Zocalo, French Market, Village Haus Restaurant, Hungry Bear, Harbour Gallery and Cafe Orleans and the Torrowland Terrace which will all be open at Disneyland and of course one of my favorites, ice cream treats at the Gibson Girl, In California Adventures dining specials will be avaialable at Wine Country Trattoria, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Award Wieners, Taste Pilot’s Grill, Cocina Cucamonga, Pacific Wharf Cafe, Flo’s V8 Cafe, Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza and Pastas. There goes the diet.

Are you ready to Rock your Disney Side? Join me at Disneyland and Chip and the gang at WDW for 24 hours of AMAZING MAGICAL ADVENTURES at your favorite Disney location.

Visit YMBADA on facebook to check out all the information and meet up schedules for the 24 hour Chip and Co, disney addicts party!

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Co. I am also a Travel Agent with Destinations in Florida. We are the preferred travel agency for Chip and the Disney Addicts. Email me today to get started on your next Amazing Magical Adventures to your favorite destinations. You can reach me at [email protected]

Pixar’s “Toy Story of Terror” is Coming to Blu-Ray on August 19th

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

Everyone’s favorite Toys are back in Disney•Pixar’s frightfully fun adventure “Toy Story OF TERROR!” available for the first time ever on Blu-ray + Digital Copy, DVD, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere August 19th.

The toys reunite after the events of the blockbuster smash “Toy Story 3,” Buzz, Woody and the gang join new friend Combat Carl for a spooky tale full of mystery and humor that’s a must-own for “Toy Story” fans!

“Toy Story OF TERROR!” makes its in-home debut loaded with never-before-seen bonus features, including three Vintage Toy Commercials, which can be viewed as act breaks during the film or separately with Director Introductions. Additional all-new bonus features include Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes with Editor Introductions and “Team of Specialists,” in which director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make this fun-filled “Toy Story” adventure!

Additional in-home special features include three “Toy Story Toons” shorts: “Small Fry,” “Partysaurus Rex” and “Hawaiian Vacation” – each with Audio Commentary; and the rarely seen, especially spooky teaser created for the D23 fan conference. Also available only on Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is a new short piece about film references featuring Mr. Pricklepants and a Bonus Deleted Scene with Editor’s Introduction.

What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this Toy Story OF TERROR!

“Toy Story OF TERROR!” features the voice talents of original “Toy Story” cast members Tom Hanks as “Woody,” Tim Allen as “Buzz Lightyear,” Joan Cusack as “Jessie,” Timothy Dalton as “Mr. Pricklepants,” Don Rickles as “Mr. Potato Head,” Kristen Schaal as “Trixie” and Wallace Shawn as “Rex,” along with series newcomer Carl Weathers as “Combat Carl/Combat Carl Jr.”

Bonus Materials for the Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Includes:

“Toy Story Toons” Shorts:

Hawaiian Vacation

Small Fry

Partysaurus Rex

Audio Commentaries:

Toy Story of Terror!, Hawaiian Vacation, Small Fry, and Partysaurus Rex

Team of Specialists – Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR!

3 Deleted Scenes + Editor Introductions

Pencil Topper Trilogy

Travel Brochures

Road Trip Roulette

Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductions

Old Timer

Combat Carl

Transitron

D23 Teaser

Bonus Materials for the DVD

Includes:

“Toy Story Toons” Shorts:

Hawaiian Vacation (5:50)

Small Fry (7:07)

Partysaurus Rex (6:31)

Audio Commentaries:

Toy Story OF TERROR!, Hawaiian Vacation, Small Fry and Partysaurus Rex

Team of Specialists – Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR!

Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductions

Old Timer

Combat Carl

Transitron

D23 Teaser

Bonus Materials for DMA (Disney Movies Anywhere)

Includes:

A new short piece about film references featuring Mr. Pricklepants

Deleted Scene – Bob’s Boatyard w/Editor’s Introduction (2:00)

Digital HD for This Product Also Includes:

Toy Story Toons Shorts*:

Hawaiian Vacation

Small Fry

Partysaurus Rex

Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductions

Old Timer

Combat Carl

Transitron

Digital HD Bonus Materials for This Product**:

Team of Specialists – Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR!

3 Deleted Scenes + Editor Introductions

Pencil Topper Trilogy

Travel Brochures

Road Trip Roulette

D23 Teaser

*Also available for separate purchase from select digital retailers

**Digital bonus offerings will vary per retailer

Feature Run Time: Approximately 22 minutes

I can’t wait to get this. I love Toy Story! This might be a new Halloween tradition in my house!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disneyland Planning Checklist

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

We all want to get the most out of our vacations, and with some Key Disneyland Planning you can. We’ve created a handy checklist for you to follow along with as you start the planning process. If you use a Travel Agent, then they will do most of this for you.

Here’s a highlighted checklist of what to plan before arriving:

Plan the Best Time of Year for Your Visit – This is very personal, if you don’t like crowds, don’t go in July. If you don’t mind crowds and want full days with lots of options, July is probably your best choice.
Contact Your Travel Agent with a list of your wants – Put them to work for you, that’s what they do and at no cost to you
Order For Yourself Or Have Your Travel Agent Send You A Disney Vacation Planning DVD – It’s fun to watch no matter what
Write a Vacation Budget – Share with Your Travel Agent – this should include your must do’s, food budget (then add 20%), souvenir budget and Miscellaneous items
Decide On Your Resort – Disneyland Resorts or Good Neighbor – Both have many pro’s and con’s. Find the right one for you can take some time. Again, I recommend having a Travel Agent do this for you. Tell them your needs and wants and they will find it for you
Start Training Your Legs For A Lot Of Walking – I never do this and every time wish I had. My legs hurt at the end of the first day. Some might say I’ll never learn
View The Park Maps Online – Great way to plan out your days at the Park
60 Days Prior have Your Travel Agent Book Dining – This is Very Important. Places like Blue Bayou, and Character meals fill up fast. Don’t miss out on your favorites by procrastinating.
Create And Follow a Packing List – Get the weather report for your visit times and pack accordingly. Don’t forget: Sunscreen, Medications, Sunglasses, Comfortable Walking Shoes, Camera, Cell Phone Charger, Glasses, Extra Contacts, Swimsuit, Light Jacket or Sweatshirt, Shorts, Jeans, Comfortable Backpack to carry everything, Postage Stamps to share your great time with family and friends via Postcards, and Extra Memory for Camera Plus Camera Charger
Plan Your Ride – Rental Car or Resort Transit – This could also help decide which hotel to chose. Do you mind driving to parks or do you want to walk? Do you want to be in the middle of all the action with no worrying about getting a ride or walking? There are lots of choices around Disneyland, Research well or again, have your Travel Agent find the perfect hotel for you
Find your Personal House of Worship – If you plan on crossing over Saturdays and Sundays, and it is important to your family to worship, then find a local church, synagogue, mosque or other house of worship to attend.
Make a Countdown to Disney Vacation Project – The kids, oh come on all of you will, will love the countdown and it will keep you on track with getting the most done on time. Plus the excitement never wears off, it just grows and grows!

I hope this list will help you on your next Disneyland Vacation. As always know that getting free help for your planning is just a click away!

Contact DisneyDaniel today to book your first, next or best Disney Vacation! Or use the Request a quote box in the top right of this page!

Less Stress and More Magic at Walt Disney World

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

When you stay on Disney property, you have everything you need, right at your fingertips? Right? Usually, that is the case. Small shops at resorts and Downtown Disney can provide some basic needs, there are a few grocery stores right in the area, and Disney even rents their own strollers…uncomfortable and slightly impractical…but you can rent a stroller at the parks. However, there are some businesses that can make your Disney experience even easier and more magical that I want to share with you today.

Garden Grocer. These people are AWESOME! A week or so before you arrive at Disney, you can place your order on their website for almost anything you’ll need. All your favorite grocery brands are there, and they will deliver right to your Disney resort. Garden Grocer is great if you are flying OR driving. Some perishable items, such as milk & juice, may not travel well in the car. Or, if you prefer to have them bring over some diapers and other toiletry necessities so you don’t have to pack them in your luggage, they’re happy to do so. Their minimum order is $40, and they do charge a $14 delivery fee.
Kingdom Strollers. Kingdom Strollers is one of the best stroller rental companies in the Orlando area. What is great about Kingdom Strollers is the quality of strollers they provide, and their customer service is unmatched. Let’s face it, Disney rents strollers in the parks, but they aren’t nearly as comfortable or as convenient as renting them from Kingdom Strollers. Even in cost comparison, Kingdom Strollers is better. An average WDW vacation is 4-7 nights. If you rented a stroller from the parks, at $13/day {which is the discounted rate for a multi day stay} you’d pay $72 for four days of renting. Through Kingdom Strollers, it would be $50. And also, their strollers are high quality City Mini, City Elite, BOB, and double strollers as well. Kingdom Strollers is really your best option, and they are wonderful to work with.
Disney Floral and Gifts. Disney Floral and Gifts, will make any celebration you have at Walt Disney World that much more special. Whether it’s flowers, balloons, or mouse ears, you won’t be disappointed. Our kids love seeing something special come from Disney Floral and Gifts, and many of their packages are centered around a theme. Cars, Toy Story, Princesses, and Pirates are popular. Star Wars, Mickey, and Minnie Mouse are part of some gift packages as well. Or, maybe you have a friend who is taking their family for the first time. How sweet it would be if you sent them a gift, and it was waiting for them upon arrival!
Disney World Mobile Guide – TimeStream Software announces an update of its Disney World Mobile Guide app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. This app features a comprehensive list of trip-planning and in-park resources in an easy-to-use design. It provides users with wait times, interactive maps, restaurant listings, menus, park hours, parade and event times, ride descriptions, Disney hotel information, phone numbers, over 300 pages of valuable information and much more, all complemented with over 600 high-quality photos. Recognized as one of the top apps available for Walt Disney World Resort, the new Disney World Mobile Guide Version 1.7 features a wealth of valuable trip-planning and in-park resources, and it’s something you’ll want to add to your “trip planning to do list.”

How do you make your vacation easier or more magical? Have you ever used any of these tips? I’d love to hear about it!

Less Stress and More Magic at Walt Disney World

Move Over Star Wars Rebels, Phineas and Ferb are Here to Save Summer.

Danielle

May 18, 2014

A sneak peak at the poster for the new Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars.

New Episodes of Phineas and Ferb will be debuting this summer on Disney XD. A special one-hour episode will be premiering on Monday, June 9^th at 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET/PT. Jay Leno will be guest starring as the voice of Major Monogram’s boss, Colonel Contraction of the O.W.C.A.. This will kick off a run of several new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series airing throughout the summer. In their latest adventure Doofenshmirtz’s latest “inator” invention suddenly moves the Earth just as our Heroes are kicking off a Global summer Concert. This turn of events will put summer in jeopardy, and we know how important summer is! Other guest stars will include Jon Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, and Simon Pegg.

For those of us who don’t want to wait till June, Verified users will be able to catch this one-hour special of “Phineas and Ferb Save Summer” starting Friday, May 23 on WATCH Disney XD online, on smart phones and tablets, and Disney XD on Demand via several affiliates. I’ll be sure to catch it on my tablet as soon I return from Disney World’s 24 hour Rock Your Disney Side event!

A fun one shot special titled “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” will be debuting in July. As part of Disney’s Star Wars Weekends, a sneak peak will be premiering in Hollywood Studios on Friday May 16^th. “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” will find the gang in a galaxy far, far away, where Phineas and Ferb are Luke Skywalker’s neighbors! The emperor of “inators” will meet Darth, and Ferb may turn to the dark side!

7 more episodes will be showing during June and July:

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 (10:00-10:30 a.m.)

“Father’s Day” – With Perry’s help, a distraught Doof tracks down the precious lawn gnome that was repossessed many years ago from his father in an effort to heal old wounds. Meanwhile, Phineas and Ferb build an antique biplane to fulfill their dad’s dream for Father’s Day.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 (10:00-10:30 a.m.)

“Imperfect Storm” – Phineas and Ferb create a wind amplification device, while Doofenshmirtz plans revenge on his childhood foe, Grulinda, by using his Sog-inator to rain out her garden tea party. Meanwhile, Mom’s backyard makeover gives Candace hope that her dream of busting her brothers will actually happen. Guest starring are Elizabeth Banks as Grulinda and Simon Pegg as landscaper Pierre.

MONDAY, JUNE 16 (10:00-10:30 a.m.)

“The Return of the Rogue Rabbit” – When Isabella and the Fireside Girls’ marionette show turns out less than spectacular, Phineas and Ferb offer their help. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz helps Perry’s nemesis Dennis the Rabbit break out of the O.W.C.A.’s high security prison.

MONDAY, JUNE 23 (10:00-10:30 a.m.)

“It’s No Picnic” – Isabella plans an impromptu picnic for Phineas when the rest of the gang have plans of their own. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz uses a Teleport-inator to send his daughter to a movie marathon.

MONDAY, JULY 7 (10:30-11:00 a.m.)

“Klimpaloon Ultimatum” – Love Händel’s song “The Ballad of Klimpaloon” is nominated for “Best Fact-Based Song” at the Tristies, the tri-state area’s music award show sponsored by Random Swimwear. But when the existence of the magical, human-like bathing suit Klimpaloon is questioned, Phineas, Ferb and the gang must travel to the Himalayas to prove his existence and validate Love Händel’s nomination. Guest starring is Jon Stewart as Mr. Random, President of Random Swimwear.

MONDAY, JULY 14 (10:30-11:00 a.m.)

“Operation Crumb Cake” – Isabella sends a letter to Phineas admitting her true feelings but instantly regrets her decision and desperately tries to get it back. Meanwhile, Doof invents an Unretrograde-inator to reverse his bad luck.

“Mandace” – Doof invents an “-inator” to disguise himself as the local pizza delivery boy in an effort to get warm pizza, but Candace gets hit by the ray and uses her new delivery boy appearance to find out what makes boys tick.

Are you excited for a new season of Phineas and Ferb? I know I am!

Download the New Maleficent Free Fall App

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

Disney Interactive launched Maleficent Free Fall, a free-to-play puzzle adventure for iOS, Android and Windows Devices. The game is inspired by Disney’s upcoming live-action film Maleficent coming to theaters on May 30, Maleficent Free Fall takes players on an exhilarating and wicked match-3 journey.

Take a look at some screen shots:

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As players conquer each challenging puzzle, they will unlock new stages, objectives and mysterious surprises. Players can cast Maleficent’s magic to instantly vanish gemstones or rearrange the board with Maleficent’s raven, Diaval.

Check out the trailer:

Key features include:

Switch and slide the board of enchanted gemstones to create matches of 3 or more while triggering cascading combos and conquering objectives

Discover mysterious surprises throughout the journey, like unlocking Maleficent’s raven, Diaval

Use unique power-ups like Maleficent’s staff or her powerful wings

Maleficent Free Fall is now available for free on the App Store here, Google Play here, Windows Phone here, and Windows Store here.

Tickets for Maleficent are on sale now here.

I love Maleficent and I have downloaded it and I love it!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Big news for Disneyland Annual Pass Holders

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

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Big News for Disneyland Annual Pass Holders. The popular Southern California AP option is GONE. Disneyland which has just raised its AP Ticket prices today, has eliminated the West Coast’s favorite pass. The So. Cal AP which gave guests the option of 215 days to visit including Sundays with block outs during the busy summer and holiday months was priced at $379. This popular pass is rumored to have been the number 1 seller, allowing for So. California Residents to visit the parks on a regular basis. For a family of 4 – the $1500+ per year was a big investment. Now with the choices limited to So. Cal Select (which is not ideal for older kids in school and working parents) or Deluxe, the changes will cause a huge uproar in the Disneyland AP community. The $519 price tag on the Deluxe would result in an annual cost of almost $2,100 for a family of 4. A $600 increase that could be better spent on meals and souvenirs for most will simply just no longer be affordable. With over 1 million APs in Southern California, there have been rumors for months about the changes, unfortunately, getting rid of So Cal AP option will result in negative publicity and lose of revenue for Disneyland.

I personally have 7 So. Cal APs in my family. We visit weekly and spend an average of $100+ per visit not including parking and AP costs. With the elimination of the So. Cal AP, my family will now be forced to visit once or twice per year. Our budget of $8,000 – $10,000 yearly spending will now go down to around $1,500-2,000. Multiply that times over 1/2 million or more So. Cal APs and Disneyland will be losing a big chunk of change. Most of all Disneyland will lose the AP loyalty. Without affordable APs, So Cal Residents will fill their weekends with visits to other area parks.

The current AP options still available are: So Cal Select with 170 days of park visits during the week is priced at $289.00. For $519 you can purchase the Deluxe AP with 315 days of park visits including weekends and summer and most holidays. And finally the Premium for $699 allows APs to visit the parks all 365 days of the year.

UPDATED INFORMATION:

I have some wonderful Disneyland Annual Pass Updates. Earlier, I shared the sad news about the end of the So. California Annual Pass. This popular pass valued at $379 was rumored to be the favorite purchased by over 1/2 to 3/4 of California residents. While this morning’s Cast Member assured me over and over, we could no longer purchase this AP, I have just been informed that current guests who possess a Southern California Annual Pass and wish to renew their pass will still have the opportunity to do so at the current price of $379 with a $20 discount for early renewal. This news may or may not be a result of the non stop phone calls by upset and discouraged APs who would not be able to continue their status and visit the Disneyland Parks on a regular basis.

The dark cloud that was covering my household has been lifted and we are now celebrating our continued membership as APs. Thank you Disneyland for listening and acknowledging our loyalty. See ya real soon!

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Co. When I am not enjoying Disneyland Parks or on a Disney Cruise, I am helping friends and family with their vacation planning. As a Travel Agent with Destinations in Florida, I am available to help you plan your next Amazing Magical Adventures to your favorite destinations. Email me today and start packing. [email protected]

Tickets on Sale Now For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at the Magic Kingdom

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 18, 2014

It is my favorite time of year, because tickets are now on sale for the incredibly awesome Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, at the Magic Kingdom.

Just in case you have never been to a party here are some important tidbits of info. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are both hard-ticket events that let you to enjoy the Magic Kingdom Park attractions, special holiday entertainment (parade and fireworks), and much more!

Both parties run from 7:00 pm to midnight. However you can get in at 4:00 pm with your party ticket but the festivities don’t begin until 7:00 pm.

Here are this years dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26 and 28, and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31.

Here are this years dates for this years dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21 and 30, and December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 19.

Remember, entrance to the parties does require a separate ticket!

Please remember there are no fastpasses during the parties!

Which party are you going to?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Marvel Studios GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY presents LIVE Q & A.

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 17, 2014

Marvel Studios’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is hosting a LIVE Q & A with the Cast on Monday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. PST. The Q & A session will include Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Director James Gunn as well as an exclusive world premiere of the trailer.

Here is the Q & A session link which goes live Monday, May 19th at 10:00 am PST.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is an epic space adventure full of action which has Peter Quill being chased by bounty hunters after he steals a mysterious orb. The orb which has special powers has the potential to be a great threat to the cosmos in the wrong hands. Enter the powerful villain, Ronan, who will stop at nothing to get the orb and control the entire universe. In the movie, Quill, joins forces with a group of misfits – The gun-toting raccoon named Rocket, the tree-like humanoid known as Groot, the deadly Gamora and Drex the destroyer, who is out for Revenge. Together this group will take a stand against the forces of evil and save the universe.

Don’t miss GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY in theatres, August 1, 2014.

My name is Loretta Garcia. I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Co., and a Travel Agent with Destinations in Florida. We are the preferred agency for Chip and the Disney Addicts. I am available to help you plan your next Amazing Magical Adventures to your favorite Destinations. Email me at [email protected] and start packing!

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Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” Available On Blu-Ray And DVD August 12th

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 17, 2014

Catch up with the whole gang in the globe-trotting, star-studded musical comedy adventure “Muppets Most Wanted“ on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on August 12th! Muppet fans can experience this laugh and song-filled caper like never before on Blu-ray Combo Pack in an all-new “Unnecessarily Extended Edition,” featuring 12 minutes of exclusive scenes not seen in theaters! Also included on Blu-ray and Digital HD are additional hilarious bonus features, including Statler and Waldorf’s version of the movie, and the laugh-out-loud gag reel, “The Longer, Longest Blooper Reel in Muppets History.”

The Muppets are back in the globe-trotting, star-studded musical comedy adventure Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted,” available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, DVD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and On-Demand August 12th, 2014, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey, this must-own family film makes its in-home debut with THREE versions of the film: The Original Theatrical Cut, the Statler and Waldorf Cut, and The Unnecessarily Extended Cut, featuring hilarious bonus content, plus more music, more mayhem, and more Muppets!

The #1 comedy in America three weeks in a row, “Muppets Most Wanted” picks up immediately following the events of the smash hit “The Muppets,” as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal and the entire Muppet gang head out on a world tour. But mayhem follows, as the Muppets find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine – the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit the Frog!

Now Muppet fans can experience this laugh and song-filled caper like never before on Blu-ray Combo Pack in an all-new “Unnecessarily Extended Edition,” featuring 12 minutes of exclusive scenes not seen in theaters! Also included on Blu-ray and Digital HD are additional hilarious bonus features, including Statler and Waldorf’s version of the movie, and the laugh-out-loud gag reel, “The Longer, Longest Blooper Reel in Muppets History.”

This most sensational, inspirational, celebrational home entertainment release also includes the featurette “Rizzo’s Biggest Fan” and music video “I Can Give You What You Want,” performed by Bret McKenzie.

Starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Animal, Ricky Gervais (“The Office”) as Dominic Badguy, Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”) as Jean Pierre Napoleon and Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) as Nadya the Prison Guard, “Muppets Most Wanted” also features very special guest appearances by Tony Bennett, Sean Combs, Rob Corddry, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Salma Hayek, Ray Liotta, Ross Lynch, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christoph Waltz, and more!

“Muppets Most Wanted” was directed by James Bobin (“The Muppets,” “Flight of the Conchords”), written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller (“The Muppets,” “Get Him To The Greek”), and produced by David Hoberman (“The Muppets,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”) and Todd Lieberman (“The Muppets,” “The Fighter”).

I can’t wait to bring home the fun of “Muppets Most Wanted!” I grew up watching The Muppets and am thrilled with their comeback over recent years. If the Blu-ray release of “The Muppets” is any indication, I’m sure the bonus features on “Muppets Most Wanted” will be just as enjoyable as the film itself. I can’t wait to see all of the Muppets, including my personal favorite Beaker, in their new adventure when the “Muppets Most Wanted” Blu-ray Combo Pack is released on August 12th!

Disney Junior’s Lucky Duck Premieres in June!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

May 17, 2014

Broadway and television stars Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tom Cavanagh lead the voice cast of the animated “Lucky Duck,” the first Disney Junior Original Movie. Geared towards kids age 2-7 and their families, the adventure at sea tells the story of a trio of misfit tub toys in search of the kids who will love them just the way they are. “Lucky Duck” premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 20 on Disney Junior (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) and SATURDAY, JUNE 21 on Disney Channel (9:00 a.m., ET/PT).

It will be available for verified users on the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets and on WATCHDisneyJunior.com, beginning Friday, June 6.Showcasing its musical theater cast, “Lucky Duck” features six original songs, including the ballad “I’m a Lucky Duck,” the up-tempo “Tub Toy Twist” and the heartfelt “Friends Will See You Through.”

The story introduces an unflappable rubber ducky with a broken squeaker named Lucky (voiced by Borle) and two kindred spirits – an extroverted hippo with mis-matched eyes named Flo (voiced by Hilty) and a timid turtle named Snap (voiced by Cavanagh) – as the they find themselves stranded at sea when the cargo ship they are being transported on is caught in a storm.

“Lucky Duck” is a production of Nelvana Studio in association with Disney Junior. The movie was directed by Don Kim (“The Adventures of Chuck and Friends”) and written by WGA Award winner Michael G. Stern (“Imagination Movers”). Executive producers are Nelvana Studio’s Irene Weibel and Colin Bohm (“Mike the Knight”). The songwriters are Rick Garcia and William V. Malpede (“Rango”) and the underscore was written by Frederik Wiedmann (“Green Lantern: The Animated Series”).

Parents and preschoolers are invited to play the online puzzle game “Tub Toy Tumble,” beginning Monday, June 16 on DisneyJunior.com/LuckyDuck.

Stay tuned for more Lucky Duck!

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