DuckTales: Scrooge’s Loot Interactive App

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September 23, 2013

The Beagle Boys have stolen Scrooge’s loot! It is up to players to join the citizens of Duckburg and recover his gold in this free to play game launching today for iOS and Android devices from Disney Interactive.

Check out the trailer:

This new DuckTales adventure has players competing with friends and facing off against the competition to haul the most treasure back to their vaults in an online multiplayer battle mode. Players can also enter a single-player mode to complete important missions and quests across several different maps, including an airship, a western town, deep caverns and the Sun Temple.

Features: Adventurer, Inventor, Chef, and Pilot Character Classes to choose from. Each class with different advantages in value strength, agility, or intellect.

Players can deck their duck with cool outfits, equip intimidating Tools such as the fierce Spitball Cannon or the Porcelain Monster, and stock up on wacky Gadgets like the Hot Jazz Peppers.

Players will need to master the different maps, from caverns to ancient temples, to gain an advantage over the competition!

Team up with friends on Facebook or make new allies in the game to become the ultimate fortune hunters.

Build up stats in every match, and rise to the top of the ranks!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Cut Ties

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September 22, 2013

The Walt Disney Co. and super producer Jerry Bruckheimer will not be renewing their deal when it expires in 2014. It will be the end of a relationship that has lasted more than 20 years.

Bruckheimer’s, “The Lone Ranger” was a very expensive disappointment. Before “Lone Ranger,” Bruckheimer worked with Disney on “Pirates of the Caribbean“.

“I am very appreciative of the wonderful collaboration and support I have had at the Walt Disney Co. for over 20 years and the 27 movies we have made together,” said Bruckheimer. “The good news is we will continue working together on Pirates of the Caribbean 5, National Treasure and other projects we have developed together at the studio.”

“We will continue to work together in the future, and we look forward to seeing more of the films that have made Jerry Bruckheimer a Hollywood legend,” Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn said in a statement.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney World Testing Attraction+ with Magic Bands

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September 22, 2013

Hey Ladies and Gents. Do I really need my snappy intro? I think not, since you have heard from so much lately! Oh what they hey drum roll please…..It is “I” Anonymouse! Sorry I had to! Well Chippy has been on me lately for more My Magic+ Magicband Gossip. So here is what I could get from my super secret inside sources:

It seems as though Disney is trying to incorporate your Attraction+ with your Magicband. They have been recently, and secretly it seems, testing this feature. So I ask the question, is there anything they can’t put on this Magicband? I know I can’t wait to get the Magicband, if they would hurry up and release it already.

My super secret inside source tell me that testing will be done, at the Magic Kingdom I believe. CM’s will get to ride a few rides, I know it must be hard being them. Then they will try uploading these pictures to your Magicband. Cool huh?

They are doing this so you won’t have to slow down and look at your ride pictures as you leave the attraction. You can look at them whenever you want.

Of course there is a lot of details to work out, like your Magicband matching up with the seat you are in and making sure it goes to the right band etc. You get the idea!

Any who, that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now. For my past Gossip articles be sure to check them out here.

Got any good gossip/rumors? Please email me at [email protected] or on my Facebook Page.

Read, Play and Explore with Disney’s La Luna App

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September 22, 2013

Have you ever tried to lasso the moon? Now, with Disney Publishing’s latest app, La Luna: The Story Project, you can! Join young Bambino as he discovers the magical profession of his pa and grandpa on their midnight sails out to sea.

Based on Disney–Pixar’s Academy Award-nominated short film “La Luna,” La Luna: The Story Project gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into how the story was created. Learn how watercolors were used to enhance the film and explore the development process ,from storyboard to final animation.

You can even watch the short film in its entirety as it was originally released theatrically.

Additional features include:

• Interactive video, storyboards, and turntables

• Digital picture book with original artwork from the director

• Side-by-side interactive play-through

• Visual artwork used to create the 3D world within the story—the boat, the stars, and more

La Luna: The Story Project is now available for $3.99 on Apple’s App Store.

I absolutely loved this short, and I am usually not a big fan of them! I can’t wait to review this App!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Lots of Yummy Treats at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom

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September 22, 2013

One of the best things about fall is all the pumpkin-scented goodies and raiding the kids’ trick-or-treat bags, that is my personal favorite. There so many treats in store for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party that started off September 10 at the Magic Kingdom and runs on select evenings through November 1.

Caramel apple slush at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, a sour apple sip with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Candy corn vanilla cupcake, chocolate mummy cupcake and decorated sugar cookies at Main Street Bakery.
Spiced pumpkin waffle sundae at Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square, topped with vanilla soft-serve ice cream and dusted with cinnamon sugar and spooky sprinkles.
Chocolate ghost cupcakes at Gaston’s Tavern in New Fantasyland with a mound of “dirt,” (Oreo crumbles) and topped with a marshmallow ghost.
Candy corn vanilla ice cream with surprise candy corn at the bottom of the cone at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland.

Table service restaurants will have seasonal sweets, too.

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A., is serving Peanut Butter Chocolate Spider Whoopie Pie, as well as the-popular “bat cake” – a bat-shaped chocolate cake topped with chocolate frosting (available at dinner on party nights only).
Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland, there’s a blood orange and chocolate cream puff filled with “dripping blood-orange mousse,” and a Poisoned Caramel Apple Cupcake (vanilla with caramelized apples).
Cinderella’s Royal Table is featuring the Evil Queen’s “Brew-le,” vanilla crème brûlèe with “eyeballs, bones and bubbled sugar.”
Liberty Tree Tavern in Liberty Square is offering a Halloween trio dessert with cake “eyeballs,” pumpkin pudding and almond “witches’ fingers.”

Souvenir popcorn buckets and orange and purple cotton candy are found at carts found throughout the park.

For more info check out Disney Parks Blog.

I can not wait to go to MNSSHP! Have you been this year? Did you have fun and get a lot of candy?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Downtown Disney Foodtopia Coming in October at Disney World

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September 22, 2013

Have you ever wanted to try the famous roasted chicken at Bongos Cuban Café? Shrimp and grits at House of Blues? Milk-braised pork shoulder with garlic smashed potatoes at Portobello? The food at Downtown Disney is amazing.

Now you’ve got a good excuse to try them all during Downtown Disney Foodtopia October 1-31, when the area becomes a food lover’s paradise with bargain bites for some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Seven restaurants are rolling out generous 3-course dinners for $30, with a $60 option at Fulton’s Crab House (tax and gratuity extra). The seven include Bongos Cuban Café, House of Blues, Paradiso 37, Planet Hollywood, Portobello, Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Wolfgang Puck Café.

You can head to Foodtopia any day of the week between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. – but you have to make your reservation and payment by calling 407-WDW-DINE beginning September 28 and at least 48 hours in advance (and reservations are limited). Cannot be combined with other promotions.

Want to make it a dinner-and-a-show night? If you make a Foodtopia dining reservation, you
can save on tickets to Cirque du Soleil “La Nouba” with a 20 percent discount for everyone in your party.

Three full courses and a non-alcoholic beverage. For instance, at Wolfgang Puck Café, you can start with garlic and white bean hummus, a Caesar salad or butternut squash soup. Entrees include pesto chicken, crispy pork loin or spaghetti Bolognese. Desserts are key lime pie, carrot cake or a brownie sundae. Paradiso 37 is offering blackened mahi sliders, a hearty beef burrito or chicken enchiladas paired with a starter and dessert. At Planet Hollywood their Celebrity BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger is on tap for an entrée, or lasagna or their gargantuan Southwest Salad. These aren’t pared-down courses. Splitsville lets you choose from eight appetizers and 10 entrées, with a brownie and ice cream for dessert.

And that $60 menu at Fulton’s Crab House? It includes either shrimp cocktail, steamed clams and mussels or jumbo lump crab cake to start; a whole Rhode Island lobster, cioppino or filet mignon for an entrée, and a Toll House Cookie sundae, key lime pie or root beer float for dessert. Extravagant dining for a reasonable price.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

A Look inside the New Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom

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September 22, 2013

This week the newest expansion to the Fantasyland opened for families of princess and princes. This experience is the Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. The Princess Fairytale Hall is a Princess meet and greet location. There are two separate lines. One line to meet Cinderella and another Disney Princess and another line to meet Rapunzel and another Disney Princess. During our visit, we got to meet Cinderella and Aurora and then Rapunzel and Snow White. You can wait in the regular stand by line or FastPass.

Come join me and my family as I take you through the new experience in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.

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] or 877-918-8941 if you would like her or her team to book your upcoming Disney & Orlando vacation. Be sure you mention Chip & Co for a special gift.

The Walt Disney Studios Release Schedule Update for 2014 and beyond

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September 22, 2013

Today, The Walt Disney Studios announced release dates and additional information for several upcoming films. In case you missed our post from last month here are the Disney Movies coming to theaters in 2013.

Here’s a closer look.

THE MUPPETS 2 is now dated on 3/21/14.

MUPPETS 2 is produced by Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman and directed by James Bobin. The screenplay is by Bobin and Nick Stoller, who will also serve as executive producer. The cast includes Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell – and of course, the whole Muppets gang.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (Marvel) will be available in 3D.

Releases on 4/4/14.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER will pick up where “Marvel’s The Avengers” leaves off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world. The film stars Chris Evans in the title role and will be directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo.

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Disney’s Aulani Resort Free Night Promotion

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September 21, 2013

Mickey is surprising Minnie with a special Hawaiian Vacation. He’s taking her to Disney’s Aulani Spa and Resort on Oahu. Mickey found himself a great deal, and couldn’t pass up taking a Hawaiian Vacation with this Aulani Promotion. Minnie will be so surprised.

How did Mickey score a great Aulani Promotion and can you get in on it too? Why yes, yes you can! All it takes is a minimum 5 night stay and you too can receive the 5th night free! That’s right a free night at one of the most beautiful resorts in Hawaii. How can you pass this one up?

Let’s hit the fine details and then reach out to DisneyDaniel to book your Hawaiian Aulani Promotion:

Book this offer by October 15th, 2013
Offer good for most stays October 1st through November 23rd, 2013 and December 1st through 15th
Good on Standard Rooms – Oceanview rooms aren’t included in this Aulani Promotion
15% offer instead on Oceanview Rooms and 1 or 2 Bedroom Villas
Limited Number of Rooms Available – Book Now

Just imagine, an extra day for the kids to visit Aunty’s Beach House, go swimming in the ocean, swim and slide around the massive pool areas. Maybe take the day to swim with the Stingrays.

With so much to do at Aulani, you will want that extra day and now you can do it with a free night. To take advantage of this great Aulani Promotion, use the quote form on the right of the ChipandCo page, or email me directly. As always, let me know you found me at ChipandCo!

When Daniel isn’t sharing Planning Tips about Disneyland, Aulani, and other Destinations, he can be found either wishing he was at Disneyland or planning his and other’s Disney Vacations. Contact him or Request a Quote on the right side of the ChipandCo Page.

10 Ways to Celebrate a Birthday at Walt Disney World

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September 21, 2013

Celebrating your birthday at Walt Disney World can be an extra MAGICAL experience! From the moment you arrive at your resort, and you get a Birthday button, to the cake you have at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Walt Disney World allows you to celebrate your birthday like nowhere else on earth! Today, I want to share some fun ways to celebrate birthdays at Walt Disney World! Walt Disney World is all about celebrations!

1. Before you arrive, visit Disney Floral and Gifts. This website has EXCELLENT choices for making the celebration start from the moment you enter your resort room. Flying High With Mickey is a fun balloon bouquet to decorate your room upon arrival. Or, visit their Custom Gift Builder and choose items that you know your child will love! Or, choose the Royal Welcome package for your little princess! She’ll feel so special!

2. Decorate your room with items from home. Bring along some Disney themed window clings for your mirrors or balcony doors. Letting your child decorate for his/her birthday can be fun!

3. Take a Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise. Board the cruise at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and you’ll be off on an adventure with Mr. Smee and some other adventurous guests! As you cruise across Seven Seas Lagoon, your fellow passengers will serenade the birthday child, while taking in Wishes with a spectacular view! When you return, Peter Pan is waiting for you!

4. Celebration cakes and treats at Disney Dining experiences can really make their birthday memorable! Upon arriving at your location, you can ask for a small vanilla or chocolate cake to be brought to your table to celebrate. Or, if you want something a little more customized, call 407.827.2253 at least 48 hours in advance to create a custom designed cake for your child’s birthday!

5. Pirates’ League or Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are excellent ways to show your birthday child some magic! Not every little pirate or princess gets to visit the Pirates’ League or Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on their Walt Disney World vacation! Since these experiences can be pricey, and in some ways time consuming, they are excellent for special occasions! With prices starting around $50, this experience can make a fun, magical way to really make your child feel special on his or her birthday!

6. Tell EVERYONE it’s your child’s birthday! From the time you call Disney or your travel agent to book your vacation, to your arrival at your resort, make sure everyone knows you’re celebrating! Sometimes the resort will arrange for something special to be sent to your room, not always, but sometimes. Or, arrange for a special birthday wake up call from Mickey! Even at dining experiences, if they know you’re celebrating a birthday, they’ll sometimes bring a cupcake with a candle in it for your child! If you’re working your way around World Showcase, ask the Cast Member to write “Happy Birthday” in your child’s passport-using their native language!

7. Let your child make the touring plan. Give your child freedom in one of the parks to decide what they are doing all day long! Even if it means taking on Space Mountain and then Splash Mountain immediately after that, go for it!

8. Give your child daily surprises. Before getting to Disney, pack some fun little treats for your child. You could even go so far as to make a gift tag for a small gift each day, to make it appear as if a character left your child a fun gift. Coloring books, Disney stuffed animals, Disney tattoos, etc. are a great way to give your child something special everyday!

9. Have the characters autograph a birthday card. Take along a birthday card for your child, and carry it with you around the parks or to a character meal. After they have signed the autograph book, have them sign the card, too! What an awesome keepsake!

10. Play mini-golf or visit DisneyQuest. With every package booked at Walt Disney World, you will receive money saving vouchers for some of Disney’s attractions outside of the parks. Fantasia Mini Golf, Splitsville, and DisneyQuest are often part of those vouchers. Why not take advantage of those, and celebrate with a fun family night out?

Disney World allows for so much celebrating! After all, their past themes have been “What Will You Celebrate Today?”, and “Celebrate a Dream Come True”, etc. How have you celebrated birthdays at Walt Disney World? I’m all about celebrating ANYTHING in life! Contact me to see how I can help make your next Disney vacation full of celebrations and magic! Email me at [email protected]!

Pirates Coming to Disney for Limited Time Magic

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September 21, 2013

Avast me hearties! Pirates are heading to the Disney World and Disneyland for a week of Limited Time Magic surprises inspired by “Talk Like a Pirate Day.”

At Walt Disney World, The Rusty Cutlass pirate band will entertain you in Caribbean Plaza at Magic Kingdom with tales and tunes, while Captain Hook, Pirate Goofy and Jake from “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” make appearances in the park. There will be a special pirate pre-parade ahead of daily performances of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” Parade and if you sign on with the Pirate’s League earlier in the day, you may find yourself recruited to join Jake, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and their crew for a procession along Main Street, U.S.A.

Also for Pirate week, The Pirates League at Magic Kingdom Park will have a mini-makeovers available for adults, called Skulls and Skurry. And from September 23 to September 29, while supplies last, you will receive complimentary pirate teeth to complete your look, if you take part in a transformation at The Pirates League (kids and adults). You can make reservations now by calling 407-939-2739.

At Disneyland park, the Bootstrappers pirate band will entertain you in New Orleans Square with tall tales and musical skills, while a scurvy bunch of Bilge Rats take over the Sailing Ship Columbia looking to train new recruits. Over at Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, you may encounter a bright-eyed scallywag with a comical parrot sidekick or even make the acquaintance of Captain Jack Sparrow himself!

As a part of “Limited Time Magic,” kids and adults at Disneyland Resort will be able to participate in The Pirate’s League Experience. The Pirates League at the Disneyland Resort is only available for a limited time, now through Oct. 31. (9/20-10/31) You can find The Pirates League at Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. And also from September 23 to September 29, while supplies last, you will receive complimentary pirate teeth to complete your look, if you take part in a transformation at The Pirates League (kids and adults). You can make reservations by calling 714-781-7895.

This Limited Time Magic will run from from September 23-29 at both Disneyland and Disney World.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney Announces New Dates for Upcoming Movies

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September 21, 2013

Walt Disney Pictures has announced some new changes and release dates.

The studio will now release DreamWorks Pictures’ The Fifth Estate wide instead of in limited theaters on October 18, 2013.

Disney is moving up Maleficent from July 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The movie will be released in 3D. I am most excited about this one!

The studio has also set a new date for McFarland, starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello, for November 21, 2014.

Pixar’s movie, The Good Dinosaur has been moved back a year and a half from May 30, 2014 to November 25, 2015. So this means that 2014 will be the first year without a Pixar film since 2005.

Finding Dory was scheduled for November 25, 2015 but it will now be in theaters on June 17, 2016.

Check here for the upcoming movie schedule.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine