Say Cheese! A Frugal Vegetarian Does Disney Dining at the 4 Parks

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February 19, 2014

Allow me to take you on a culinary adventure through the four parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. First things first: I am vegetarian, and I am on a tight budget. Many of the articles I have seen that address vegetarian dining at WDW focus mainly on the table service restaurants. Don’t get me wrong: the table service restaurants are TOP NOTCH and offer a variety of delicious meat-free dishes. However, as a grad student and mother of three I am often not able to afford many table service meals during our stays at WDW. Therefore, I decided to tell you what my favorite counter service and snack cart items are for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and a snack) at each of the parks. Disclaimer: these options are vegetarian, not vegan.

Magic Kingdom: I love this park! It is truly magical. There are a lot of counter service options, too. One of my absolute must-have breakfast items is at a quick-service kiosk in Liberty Square: Sleepy Hollow’s Nutella and Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich.

This fluffy waffle is coated in creamy, chocolaty, hazel-nutty goodness and topped with sliced strawberries, bananas and blueberries. It is a generous portion; a parent and child could easily share one serving. Now on to lunch… how about a delicious Quinoa Salad – with green beans, potatoes, olives, roasted bell peppers and tomatoes at Be Our Guest in the New Fantasyland? It has a champagne vinaigrette dressing and is a light, but filling delicacy in a supremely elegant and magical place. One great perk to Be Our Guest is that soft drinks are re-fillable; this option is not found at many counter service places in the parks. For dinner, I usually head back to Liberty Square and get a Lighthouse Sandwich with hummus, tomato, and broccoli slaw on toasted multigrain bread at Columbia Harbor House. It is served with potato chips. I might even add the seasonal cobbler for dessert! Last time I was there the peach cobbler had a flaky crust over a warm, gooey sweet peach filling. Would you like to get a snack while waiting for Wishes or perhaps while you wait in line for Pirates of the Caribbean? Of course a Dole Whip would be a delightful idea! You can also grab a box of popcorn, a pretzel, a churro, or a Mickey ice cream bar; those are perfectly fine options. But…how about a vegetable eggroll from the egg roll wagon in Adventureland?

Epcot: This park is a food-lovers dream! World Showcase offers an abundance of delicious and delectable vegetarian choices, however it doesn’t open until 11am. So… for breakfast we usually stop in at Fountainview (now serving Starbucks) for a Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg-white Wrap and a latte or Frappuccino. The wrap is easy to carry on-the-go as you head off to enjoy the many attractions and rides in Futureworld. Come lunch time we are salivating just thinking about the Empanadas de Queso – fresh corn masa (fried dough) filled with Chihuahua white cheese topped with a not-too-spicy green sauce (not too spicy, but has a tangy kick).

The platter is served with corn tortilla chips at Mexico’s La Cantina de San Angel. The portion is large enough for a parent and child to share. This is one of my favorite meals at WDW. In fact, I am not sure I have ever NOT eaten it when visiting!

I like to have dinner at Tangierine Café in the Morocco pavilion. The Vegetable Platter is a perfect collection of savory and filling vegetarian items. The meal includes falafel (deep-fried chicpea dough), couscous salad, hummus with pita triangles, tabouleh a salad made with bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, finely chopped parsley, mint, onion, and garlic and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt), and a lentil salad with a garnish of marinated olives. This platter is a great value, but most importantly it tastes REALLY GOOD! Add a piece of baklava (a honey and pistachio pastry) and the meal is a perfect illustration of why World Showcase can be a counter service culinary landscape.

Staying for IllumiNations? I suggest getting School Bread at Kringla Bakeri og Café in the Norway pavilion. Not only will the viewing area right outside offer spectacular views of the nighttime show, but the sweet pastry bread, filled with vanilla custard and coated in vanilla icing and toasted coconut will be something you talk about and crave for months after your visit.

Animal Kingdom: You would think you could find a plethora of animal-flesh-free items at this park, but actually it is a bit harder to find an array of vegetarian options here. For breakfast, I suggest the French Toast Sticks at TamuTamu in Africa. Pair it with some coffee or OJ and head-off to Kilimanjaro Safari to catch a glimpse of the animals on the savannah. For lunch, after riding Primeval Whirl, grab a Black Bean Burger and fries at Restarauntasaurus.

It is a hearty portion; not too spicy, and with all the fixings it is actually my favorite veggie burger on Disney property. For dinner, I always return to TamuTamu for the Vegetarian Curry with roasted vegetables and tofu served with Jasmine rice. This delicious, rich, and fragrant platter will make you feel like you are actually in North Africa. Looking for a snack? Try the Cinnamon-Glazed Pecans at the Dino-Diner; they are sweet, spicy, warm, and crunchy!

Hollywood Studios: Walk the streets of America, ride the movies, and brave the thrills after grabbing a Cranberry Orange Muffin and coffee at Starring Roles. The muffin is moist and bursts with flavor. This ain’t your average pre-packaged muffin. It is fresh-baked and BIG. For lunch, I always get the vegetable pizza combo at Pizza Planet.

The pizza is yummy! It has mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives and tomatoes and comes with a side Caesar Salad. If it is nice outside and you want to avoid the chaos of the arcade, you can enjoy this lovely meal on the outdoor patio. Before you head to stake out a spot in line for Fantasmic, have the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with zucchini, roasted mushrooms, roasted red pepper, vine-ripened tomato, provolone, and sun-dried tomato pesto on basil-asiago artisan bread (served with coleslaw, apple slices or fries) at Studio Catering Company.

This sandwich is hearty, flavorful, and unique. I like to ask for a side of vinaigrette to dip mine in. They also have a homemade banana and toffee bar parfait that is to die for! If you want a snack though, try the orange-pineapple smoothie at KRNR just outside the Rock’n Rollercoaster; it is cool, creamy, fruity, and super delicious!

There you have it: three vegetarian square meals (and a snack) in each of the parks. Of course there are other options! What are some of your go-to vegetarian meals in the parks? What about the resorts? Tell us where YOU find vegetarian favorites at WDW!

Tables in Wonderland Members Can Salute Florida Strawberry Season with a Discovery Dinner at the Wave!

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February 19, 2014

What a fun way to feel like a local at Disney! It has just been announced that Tables in Wonderland Members can salute Florida Strawberry Season with a Discovery Dinner at the Wave! As a reminder The Wave… of American Flavors is located in the Contemporary Resort. It is THE place to delight in fresh, American cuisine and healthful dishes infused with an international flair year round. For maximum freshness, many of the ingredients featured on the menu are sourced locally and regionally. As mentioned, this month’s Discovery Dinner will be celebrating the Central Florida Strawberry Season, so it is not surprising that it will feature strawberries direct from Lott Farms, located just west of Plant City, Florida. Lott Farms is owned by Mike and Sandy Lott, who have have lived on and farmed this land with their children and grandchildren ever since 1983.

Diners will get welcome Tim Mahr as the wine speaker. Tim has gained a tremendous amount of respect in the wine industry, has been awarded several awards, and is now the Vice-President of Southern States. He has also happened to have made his home in Tampa Florida for the last 25 years.

The Discovery Dinner event will take place at The Wave on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Every one will meet at The Wave… of American Flavors Main Podium in casual evening attire. Pricing will be $110 per person, includes tax and gratuity – and you will want to view full booking instructions and details at the bottom of this post so you can get your ticket before they run out.

Reception at 6:30 will include the following:

Strawberry Tequila Shooter with Lime Caviar
Strawberry Sweet Tea Braised Short Rib Slider
Kumamato Oysters in Strawberry Gelee with Micro Wasabi
MARTIN RAY CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

At 7:00pm dinner begins and will include:

First Course
U-12 Scallop Crudo with Strawberries Five Ways and McGregor Farms Opal Basil
MARTIN RAY SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY

Second Course
Venison Tenderloin with Strawberry Honey, Roasted Chestnut and Pink Peppercorn Powder and Strawberry Basil Lavash
MARTIN RAY PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

Pasta Course
Braised Wild Boar with Strawberry Infused Pappardelle and a Foraged
Chanterelle Cream Sauce
MARTIN RAY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SONOMA VALLEY

Main Course
Duck Leg Confit with Celery Root Purée, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms,
Glazed Cippolini Onions and a Strawberry Reduction
MARTIN RAY MERLOT, NAPA VALLEY

Cheese Course
Echo Mountain Goat, Pleasant Ridge Reserve, Rogue River Blue
Pistachio Powder, Marcona Almond Praline, Quince Paste
MARTIN RAY RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY

Dessert
Strawberry Crepe Cones with Citrus Mascarpone Mousse
Strawberry Sherbet with warm roasted Strawberry Compote
Chocolate and Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
MARTIN RAY RESERVE CHARDONNAY, SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

For reservations, please visit the following website www.disneyurl.com/thewavemarch
for self-booking and instant confirmation. The website will go live and begin taking reservations on February 24, 2014 at 10:00am.

Please have the following information ready:
Tables in Wonderland Ticket Number starting with the “W” (i.e. if you purchased your Membership at Epcot® your card number would begin WEC)
First and Last Name of everyone in your party (maximum is Party of 8)
Home address
Phone number
Credit Card Number
Billing Address of the Credit Card (Your credit card will be charged at the time of booking, and you will receive an immediate confirmation email.)
Personal Email Address (Please use a personal email address as many work email addresses think the confirmation email is spam.)
Special Dietary Needs (if any)

Guest Policies
The event is limited to 40 Guests, and is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members. You must show your valid Tables in Wonderland ticket to gain entrance into the event.

Kirby Buckets coming to Disney XD!

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February 19, 2014

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Disney XD has ordered “Kirby Buckets,” a single-camera comedy series that mixes live-action and animation to bring a young aspiring animator’s imagination to life. The series, starring 13-year-old Jacob Bertrand (“Marvin Marvin,” “Bubble Guppies”), will begin production in Los Angeles in the spring for a fall 2014 premiere on Disney XD. The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel.

“We know that our Disney XD audience has a strong affinity for animated programming, so we are looking forward to presenting a live-action series told through the eyes of a boy that shares that same passion.” He added, “By pairing a unique visual style with captivating storytelling, we have created a series filled with fun, unexpected adventures and laugh-out-loud comedy.”

The series invites viewers into the wildly colorful imagination of 13-year-old Kirby Buckets, who dreams of becoming a famous animator like his idol Mac MacCallister. Kirby sees his drawings take shape as he and his best friends, Fish and Eli, go on outrageous and unpredictable adventures.

Also starring are Mekai Curtis (“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”) and Cade Sutton (“The Neighbors”) as Kirby’s best friends Fish and Eli, Olivia Stuck (“Good Luck Charlie”) as Kirby’s sister Dawn and Tiffany Espensen (“Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures”) as Dawn’s friend Belinda.

The series was created and written by Gabe Snyder & Mike Alber (“Supah Ninjas”) and directed by Walt Becker (“Wild Hogs”). Kristofor Brown (“Beavis and Butt-head”) serves as executive producer. “Kirby Buckets” is a production of Horizon Productions, Inc.

Stay tuned for more!

WDW Quick Tips: Pack Light And Skip The Checked Luggage

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February 19, 2014

I don’t know about you, but I personally hate checking luggage. I have never had luck with it – it gets lost or banged up or misplaced or ends up on the other side of the country – oh and can I mention how this is a service many of us are PAYING for now with baggage fees?…needless to say, I try to avoid it if at all possible. Since I live in upstate New York and driving to Walt Disney World would take 20 hours or more, I choose to fly and bring as little as possible. I have come up with some tips for Packing Light for Walt Disney World that I hope can help you too:

Wear the big stuff – I generally will try and wear the one pair of jeans, hoodie, and sneakers I am packing on the airplane, as it will definitely save precious suitcase space (especially if your husband wears size 13 sneakers like mine does…). I know you might be thinking “I’m heading to sunny warm FLORIDA, so why do I even need jeans and a hoodie?” Well, for one thing, chances are pretty good that the airport and plane will still be on the cool side, plus it can get cool early and late in the day, so having these items with you can definitely come in handy

Consult your Itinerary – specifically your ADR’s – Do some research on the places you will be going/eating at while at WDW – do any of them have a dress code? If not, then your sneakers/shorts/t-shirt will likely suffice, so you can probably leave the dress pants/shoes/dresses at home. Check out the Disney dining section right here on Chip and Co to learn more and to see if any of your meals will be fancy enough to warrant a dressy outfit

Check With Your Airline – Every airline has slightly different rules, but most allow one carry on plus a ‘personal item’. The carry on can usually be one of the smaller rolling suitcases, and a personal item is anything that can fit under the seat in front of you – I usually bring a big purse/tote bag, and my husband will bring a backpack

Make A List And Stick To It – Make a frugal packing list and while doing so ask yourself questions like “do I really need 8 t shirts for a 5 day trip?” (the answer is probably NO, unless you’re prone to spilling…) and remember that you can always use the laundry facilities at your Disney Resort should something happen. Once you have the list, make sure you stick to it, don’t go tossing extra shirts and pants into your bag – you’ll need that extra suitcase room for all the Disney souvenirs you will be buying (…or, the lack of space will keep you from buying too many souvenirs and spending too much money, either way)

It may seem crazy to think about not checking any luggage for a weeklong trip to Disney – but trust me, it’s possible, and if you follow these steps you just may be successful at it as well!

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Trailer to Debut on Jimmy Kimmel Tonight

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 18, 2014

With ‘Thor: The Dark World’ hitting blu-ray and DVD next week, and ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ being released on April 4, 2014, Marvel Studios is shifting gears, and setting their sights to space. The marketing rollout is about to begin for Marvel’s newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, starring Chris Pratt, Dave Batista, Zoe Saldana, and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, as the rag tag group of heroes, out in deep space. Well, tonight, on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, Marvel Studios will unveil the first trailer of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, which will air on ABC at 11:35/10:35c.

After Jimmy Kimmel Live airs, the trailer will be posted for 24 hours exclusively on Jimmy Kimmel Live’s YouTube channel. You can also see a fifteen second sneak peak below. The film has a great ‘Star Wars’ feel and flow to it, as the trailer shows. This is my most anticipated film of the year, and I’m dying to see it. For a little more on the characters, and the story, USA Today published an article that included this blurb:

The movie teams five disparate personalities: Peter Quill (Pratt), aka Star-Lord, was taken from Earth as a 9-year-old, possesses a mysterious orb artifact and pilots the Milano, a muscle car of a spaceship. Gamora (Zoe Saldana) is connected to Thanos, arguably the cosmos’ biggest baddie. Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista) is a muscular dude you don’t want to upset. And then there are the aliens Rocket Raccoon and Groot (computer-generated characters voiced by Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, respectively), who are best pals and potentially the biggest things to happen to pop culture since Chewbacca.

Their stories converge in the space prison Kyln. After the characters break out, they venture to Knowhere (the severed head of a celestial being that serves as a hangout for aliens) and visit the weird menagerie of the Collector (Benicio Del Toro). They also have to avoid two villains, Ronan (Lee Pace) and Nebula (Karen Gillan), who are in hot pursuit of Quill’s orb, which has the power to destroy the galaxy.

Are you excited for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’? Let me know in the comments below, only here at Chip and Co.!

What’s Better Than Free Disney Dining? The Chip and Co October Land and Sea Offer

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February 18, 2014

Join us at Walt Disney World from October 11th to October 16th and then join us on a Magical voyage on the Disney Dream from October 16th to October 19th for a 3-night Bahamian cruise! With cruise rates starting at $1,904.88 for a family of four and Resort room-only rates starting at $104.40 (plus tax) a night, this is going to be a trip you won’t want to miss.

The awesome group resort rates we have at three of the most popular Disney Resorts, PLUS adding discounted park tickets will fit perfectly into your Disney Vacation Budget for October! Have you been putting off booking your fall Disney trip in hopes that Free Dining comes available? Well put it off no more! Why wait for an offer from Disney, when this is truly an offer that won’t be beat. And no worries, if by chance it is, your friendly travel agents with Destinations in Florida will see to it that you get the best rate possible!

The Resort Discounts are available at Disney’s Pop Century, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside and Disney’s Contemporary Resorts. You can add special discounted tickets (for an additional fee)! As a group guest you have access to special ticket pricing on all pre-purchased group tickets which include one Bonus admission! Not only do you save, but you also get one visit to your choice of the following: Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex or Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course for one round of golf!

You can include the Disney Dining Plan (for an additional cost). PLUS you get all of the extra services we provide at no extra cost with all of our Disney reservation Bookings!!!

*Booking begins now and all resorts MUST be booked no later than September 11, 2014.

Pop Century from $104.40 plus tax
Port Orleans Riverside from $149.40 plus tax
Contemporary from $296.10 per night plus tax

How magical is that? Contact Carrie at [email protected] for more details and for a no obligation quote to get your trip planning started!

Coming to Theaters and Stores in 2014 from Disney

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 18, 2014

Disney released some information about the upcoming blockbuster movies that are coming out for 2014 and the products that consumers will be able to purchase to go along with those movies at the Disney Consumer product New York Toy Fair Expo. This was a closed presentation by invite only and Chip and Company was one of the few privileged attendees.

Along with three new movies Disney will also be releasing a new animated series on Disney XD this fall, Star Wars Rebels featuring the voice of Freddie Prince Jr. as Kanan. This series will take over where Star Wars the Clone Wars took off. The series will start out with an hour long premiere this fall before on The Disney Channel before becoming a regular series in the fall of 2014 on Disney XD.

The first movie we were given a glimpse of is the new Disney Planes Fire & Rescue. Dane cook will be the voice of Dusty the crop plane. This movie will appeal to adults as well as children with many grown up “zingers” thrown in that will have you chuckling. Disney Planes Fire & Rescue will be out in July 2014 for the summer movie crunch. I know I am looking forward to seeing it at theater with my children.

Next up was The Amazing Spider-man 2. After a short trailer we saw some action figures from the new movie and then a young boy who stars in the movie Jorge Vegas came out and sprayed the presenter with what looked like silly string from a new gun that will be sold on the market from the movie. After that Andrew Garfield who plays Peter Parker came on stage with Jorge. It appears as if they had a blast filming and get along great. Jamie Fox will also play the villain named Electro. The Amazing Spider-man 2 will be coming to theaters on May 2, 2014.

The final movie presented was Guardians of the Galaxy which is a Marvel Superheroes movie. This is an entirely new Marvel Avengers concept and features a space saga complete with a mercenary raccoon that talks with the voice of Bradley Cooper. The star will be Peter Quill played by Chris Pratt. It is expected to hit theaters on August 1, 2014 and is going to take Marvel Avengers fans on a sci-fi fantasy trip while still being Super Heroes. Think of it as Star Wars meets the Avengers.

Disney is surely stepping up its game of consumer products with all the bells and whistles all of these toys had. Working lights, moving parts, nerf gun blasters, silly string gun blasters. The action figures are more true to the characters then any I have seen before and some even have the actors voice saying phrases from the movies. All in all though for the details the prices weren’t as bad as I expected. Most of the action figures appeared to be $19.99 and the guns were reasonably priced also. The Lego sets of course were on the pricier side most at $79.99 or above and some of the ships from Star Wars Rebels also were that expensive.

All in all it looks like Disney has some amazing things coming out for 2014; Three great movies, a new animated Star Wars series and new toys. Really, there is something for almost everyone. I know my family and I will be looking forward to the movie releases and some of the products that will be out on the market. It was great to get a sneak peak at everything.

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Lori is a long time Disney World fan! She has continued her love of Disney Destinations with her own family. She has also learned how to travel on a budget to maximize her vacation! Lori is an agent with Destinations to Explore/Destinations in Florida, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Contact Lori at (845) 698- 0102 or request a price online today.

Disney Infinity Phineas and Ferb Toy Box

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February 18, 2014

The American International Toy Fair is going on right now in New York City. Disney Interactive gave show goers a peek at the Disney Infinity Phineas and Ferb Toy Box Pack, which will be available for game consoles, PCs and mobile devices in beginning on April 1.

Featuring the characters from Disney Channel’s animated show “Phineas and Ferb,” the Toy Box Pack will deliver more hijinks to the Disney Infinity Toy Box by giving players the chance to use the characters and crazy gadgets like Phineas’s baseball blaster and Agent P’s flying fedora.

Check out the trailer:

The pack also comes with two new Power Discs – the “Tri-State Area Terrain” Texture Set and the “Danville Sky” Skydome – which will give players with well-known location backgrounds from the show and allow them to create unique Toy Boxes that they can play and share.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Magic Kingdom’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Video Sneak Peek

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February 18, 2014

Every day our team is wandering the Disney Theme Parks catching up on the “what’s new” at Disney World. As a Florida based travel agency, we actually an agent at Disney World 365 days a year! We are always on top of the latest and greatest at Disney World for you.

On a recent visit to Magic Kingdom, one of our team spotted the walls coming down in the new Fantasyland expansion. She got some amazing view of the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride and even some testing of the cars. We love that we can share some of Disney World with our Chip & Co friends at home!

Enjoy a sneak peek video into the new Dwarfs Mine Train ride at Magic Kingdom Park.

This ride is suppose to be opening Spring 2014. If you are looking to plan a trip to Disney World, now is the time! You can take advantage of discounts up to 30% off and a free day to play at the parks. Plus, you may get to be one of the first people to ride this new roller coaster!

Allison has either worked or played at Disney World for the past 35 years. She was a past Cast Member at Typhoon Lagoon and Tower of Terror. She continued her love of Disney by starting Destinations in Florida Travel. Contact Allison at [email protected] if you would like her or her team to book your upcoming Disney & Orlando vacation.

Jim Henson’s Son has Passed Away

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February 17, 2014

This is so sad, Unfortunately Jim Henson‘s son John Henson passed away, he was only 48 years old. He suffered a major heart attack and passed away on Friday at his home.

He is the youngest of Jim Henson’s 5 children. He is survived by his wife, his 2 daughters, and his siblings.

He was very involved in the family business. He was operating as a shareholder and board member, and a performer.He frequently played the role of the 9 foot tall troll, Sweetums. Some of his other credits include Muppet Treasure Island, It’s A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets Wizard Of Oz.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Enter The Jungle Book Diamond Edition Jumpin’ Jungle Sweepstakes

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February 17, 2014

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Enter The Jungle Book Diamond Edition Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Disney World for 6 days.This prize is valued at over $8,000.

This prize includes:

Airfare
Hotel
6 day Magic Your Way Tickets with a Park Hopper Option
$600 Disney Gift Card
A Disney VIP Tour Guide for 8 hours on one day
$300 worth of Disney Photopass Service Products
Last but not least, Ground transportation

There will be 35 first place winners and they will receive a Walt Disney Classics Collection Baloo and Mowgli “Good Ol’ Papa Bear” porcelain collectible. This Prize has a value of $275.00

There will be 100 second prize winners. They will receive a $20.00 Disney Store Gift Card

You can get up to 99 additional entries for redeeming Disney Movie Rewards codes. You can also get more entries without purchase by mail.

This contest is open to US and Canada residents, except Puerto Rico. The contest is running from now until May 31, 2014. You are limited to one entry per person.

Click here to enter!

Good Luck!!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

2014 Matchup Announced for MEAC/SWAC Challenge

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February 17, 2014

North Carolina A&T and Alabama A&M, two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will face off for the 10^th anniversary MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, an annual celebration of diversity, higher education and football. The 2014 event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 31 and will air on an ESPN network.

Disney has sponsored the event for seven years as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity, education and community. The football game features teams from the Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

In the tradition of HBCU classics, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge is more than a football game. Four days of fan, alumni and student events culminate with the Sunday game and highlight the contributions HBCUs and their alumni make to education, athletics, the arts and communities across the United States.

“We are excited to be gearing up for the 10^th anniversary of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of Community Relations for the Walt Disney World Resort. “For alumni and fans, the game and the inspiring and dynamic events leading up to it make the four-day weekend a spirited kickoff to football season.”

Since its inception, the challenge has showcased 13 different HBCU institutions.

“Our mission remains strong, which is to build on HBCU traditions while providing a stellar experience for the student-athletes and fans,” said Pete Derzis, senior vice president and general manager, ESPN Regional Television.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine