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Onboard Credit Plus Half-Off Deposit on Select Disney Cruises

June 19, 2013

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This fall, Disney Cruise Line will say farewell to its homeport in Galveston, Texas. However, you can still get onboard and take advantage of a great rates plus, you will receive an onboard credit and half-off deposit.

These special rates for a 7-night Bahamian or Western Caribbean cruise start at $699 for an Inside stateroom, $749 for Oceanview stateroom and $899 for Verandah stateroom (per person, based on double occupancy).

When you book a Disney Wonder sailing, you will receive a $100 onboard credit with an Inside stateroom, a $150 onboard credit for Oceanview stateroom, or a $200 onboard credit for a Verandah stateroom. Plus, you will even receive half-off deposit if you book by June 30, 2013.

This offer is valid on most 7-night sailings from September 28 – November 16 and November 30 – December 7, 2013

Additional Details:

Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included
Per person government taxes and fees are approximately $80 per person for 7-night Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises (all amounts subject to change)
Excludes categories with restrictions (IGT, OGT and VGT)
Half-off deposit valid for categories 00T – 11C
Deferred deposit due at final payment
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or onboard credits
See Disney Cruise Line website for cruise details and applicable Terms and Conditions
Shipboard credit is non-refundable and non-transferable

Are you ready to book your Disney Cruise vacation? Contact Siera for more information or to book your Disney Cruise!

When Siera isn’t helping plan Disney vacations or sharing the latest Disney news, you can find her spreading magic on Facebook and Twitter. Are you thinking about a Disney vacation? Siera, a Disney travel specialist, can help you. Plus, can receive up to a $50 in-room credit! Contact her at [email protected] or 734-771-1290!

Disney’s New Enchanted 10k Race Almost Sold Out

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 19, 2013

Walt Disney World added a new race this year to their Half Princess Marathon Weekend, The Enchanted 10k race. This all new event will take the runner on a 10k race throughout Epcot before crossing the finishing line in true Princess (or Princely) fashion.

Sign up for this race went surprisingly fast and at the time of this article it is at 95% full, which surpasses the Princess Half Marathon at 65% full.

The Inaugural Disney Enchanted 10K Highlights

10K course through Epcot and Epcot Resorts area
Timed 10K race
Disney Characters and Entertainment on-course
Event Weekend Transportation for all Walt Disney World Resort Guests

Disney Enchanted 10K Race Participants Receive

Champion Short-Sleeved Tech Shirt in Women’s or Men’s Cut*
10K Finisher Medal*
Official Race Program Guide*
iGiftBag
Personalized bib (Must register before December 1, 2013 for name to appear on bib)*
On-course and post-race refreshments
ChronoTrack B-tag timed race with live runner tracking signup for friends and family
Personalized results website

Participation in this event also allows the runner to qualify in another new event this year, The Glass Slipper Challenge. Which as you know sold out in record time in it’s inaugural year.

Participants must sign up for the Enchanted 10k, the Princess Half AND the Glass Slipper Challenge to be eligible for that medal.

If you plan on signing up for this event, I wouldn’t delay much longer as it looks to sell out fairly soon. If you have already signed up for event, don’t forget to check out our Chip and Co. and Destinations in Florida team we have on our facebook page.

I personally have signed up for this race and can’t wait to see what it entails, plus all the bonuses of being on Chip and Co. and DIF team made it too hard to resist.

Discounts available at Disney’s Pop Century, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside and Disney’s Contemporary
Princess Park Tickets (for additional fee)
Special Princess Swag: We are putting together a special bag just for the princesses on our team, with some Royally Awesome goodies in it.
A Princess Party Meet and Greet: Where you get to pick up the Princess Swag Bag and meet your fellow team mates.
Princess Prizes: We will be hosting some contests throughout race weekend and awarding prizes to the winners.
V.I.P access to our special Facebook page where we will be providing tips and tricks. Articles about training and nutrition, and sharing our progress as we train (some as pros and some as “carriage” potatoes)
PLUS you get all the extras service we provide at no extra cost with all Disney reservation bookings!

Have you signed up for this event or any other event for that weekend? Tell us which one you are doing and join us on our facebook as we train, talk costumes, nutrition and just enjoy planning and running at Walt Disney World.

Registration for the event can be found here.

Email me ([email protected]) and I will add you to my Very Important Princesslist. 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 !

5 Disney World Attractions to Experience after the Sun Goes Down

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 19, 2013

Walt Disney World at night is an experience in itself. The lights, the sounds, Wishes in the background….it’s a whole new world when the sun goes down. Families take things at a slower pace, drinking in the lights and sights while taking a spin on attractions they enjoyed during the day, or maybe had missed because of an afternoon break. There’s something extremely magical about all the Disney parks after dark. Magic Kingdom especially comes to mind-mainly because they’re typically open very late, you have the Main Street Electrical Parade, Wishes, and many attractions are elevated so you get good views of the park. Today, I want to share with you 5 Attractions to Experience After the Sun Goes Down in the Disney parks.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This attractions is best enjoyed during Wishes. Why? Because the fireworks are exploding practically over your head, and when you round the corners, you never know what you will see in the sky! The line is very short during Wishes, so you can even experience it over and over again.

Dumbo. Get caught in Fantasyland during a night parade or Wishes, and you’re enjoying nighttime magic in the most magical place in the parks! Plus, with Dumbo being a Disney classic, you’re sure to experience some goose bumps and pixie dust if you happen to board during Wishes. Since Dumbo is elevated, you’ll get great views of Fantasyland all lit up at night.

Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror drops and stops, right? Have you ever noticed that on one of the drops, the door opens and you can see out over the park? How cool! This is an all time favorite night ride experience. The darkness outside just adds to the magical spookiness inside!

Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest is found at Animal Kingdom. And while this park closes earlier than the rest, it’s still a fun attraction at night if you can get there during evening magic hours. This attraction is much scarier at night, and the Yeti looks a lot different in the dark! He seems so much scarier! Not to mention the black lights and other lighting effects really add to the ride after dark.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Yes, this is a slow moving, often boring attraction. But, riding it at night is so fun! You move slow enough that you can get some awesome pics at night of Tomorrowland, Cinderella’s Castle, and various other attractions at night.

Make sure to experience the nighttime magic to its fullest that you are choosing attractions that go high in the air. Anything like Aladdin’s Carpets, the Astro Oribiter, or even the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse are great at night! No matter what park you are in after dark, Disney sure provides the magic! Even at EPCOT, the Spaceship Earth and all the walkways are so pretty! Plus, don’t forget World Showcase and all the pavilions to experience at night. Just because the sun has gone down, doesn’t mean your fun has to end. In fact, it’s a fun way to tour the parks if you arrive later in the day and plan on staying well into the evening to enjoy those late extra magic hours.

I’m sure I didn’t get them all. What are your favorite rides to experience at night?

Disney Interactive Delivers Best of Disney to Fans’ Homes with New App for Xbox 360

Chip

June 19, 2013

Today Disney Interactive launched the new Disney app Best of Disney for Xbox 360, delivering new and original digital video to homes in the U.S. Featuring original web series, classic animated shorts, clips from Disney shows and the latest Disney movie trailers, the new app lets users access the best Disney content from across the web. The Disney app for Xbox 360 furthers Disney Interactive’s goal to bring quality Disney videos and experiences across all platforms and devices.

With Disney on Xbox 360, fans can look forward to:

Episodes of the popular web series, Disney Where’s My Water? Presents Swampy’s Underground Adventures
Classic shorts starring Mickey Mouse and friends
Music videos, clips and trailers from Disney Channel, Disney XD and The Walt Disney Studios
Future series and programming from Disney Interactive’s upcoming slate of original video

Disney for Xbox 360 is now available in the Xbox Live Marketplace.

My Disneyland Photo Pass Plus Experience

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

Recently my family traveled to Disneyland and for the first time ever, we ventured there having pre-bought the Photo Pass Plus card. I was hesitant as I take a lot of my own pictures and to be fair I didn’t know if I’d get nearly enough pictures to make it worth the $70 price tag. Plus I wasn’t sure I wanted to be in the pictures so often. That may be why I take the role of photographer in our own trips. But I said, what the heck, let’s try it out.

My favorite part of the whole Photo Pass Plus Experience I had was when I got to go on Radiator Springs Racers a second time. I know you wonder what one has to do with the other? One of the added benefits of the Photo Pass Plus card is that all your ride pictures are stored on your card for you. Well when we finally had our turn to ride, we enjoyed the ride so much that we were that much more excited to have a keepsake photo. When we went to add it to our card, we were told that the photo had a “safety violation” in it. Having no idea what that meant, and knowing that the likelihood of getting back onto the ride was slim to none, we went to guest services where they gave us a special Fast Pass for all of us to ride again. Mission Accomplished, I was able to ride Radiator Springs Racers twice, one during the day and again at night, plus had a great photo keepsake.

Between the two parks, know that California Adventure has far more of the PhotoPass Photographers available to take shots. Whenever we showed our Photo Pass Plus Card, the photographers almost always went out of their way to get us not only a great number of pictures, but truly unique ones as well. We had one great photographer on Route 66 in Cars Land who must have taken close to 25 pictures of my family. Facing different directions and even a series of “action” shots with us pretending to be driving down Route 66, swerving and sliding around corners. The photo’s are hilarious to our own family, although not likely to anyone else, and we still laugh every time we see them.

In addition to Photo Pass Photographers and Ride Photos, you also have all your character meal pictures included in the purchase price. We received our Ariel’s Grotto pictures quickly and easily, and they actually threw in both a family picture as well as one of just my son with Princess Ariel.

The cost of the Disneyland Photo Pass Plus card is $69.95 when pre-purchased. ($149.95 for Walt Disney World version). The value you can get out of this card is up to you. We filled an entire CD with pictures and memories in 2 days at the parks. I can say from experience that when you show your card, you are definitely given extra attention and a few perks that you didn’t even know about.

I truly encourage you to learn more and to make the Photo Pass Plus Card a Disneyland Must. Visit Here to see more information.

When Daniel isn’t sharing Planning Tips about Disneyland he can be found planning Disney Vacations. Contact him or Request a Quote on the right side of the ChipandCo Page.

Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a Disney Vacation Club Villa

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

You may not know it, but you can stay at a Disney Vacation Club Villa even if you’re not a member! It’s true! Villas are connected to several of Disney World’s deluxe resorts and offer some extra benefits; but now you may be asking yourself, why should I choose to stay at one? Well, my Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a DVC Villa will answer just that!

1. Space-If you stay at a DVC villa, you are getting more space. There are several room types available, some offering more than one room for even more space! This is a great benefit if you have a large family, are traveling with older kids, or just want to live in luxury while at Disney!

2. Amenities-Every type of room at the villas, regardless of whether you are staying in a studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom, all rooms offer a microwave, wet bar, refridgerator, private porch or balcony. Most of the villa room types, except for the studios, offer a DVD player, whirlpool tub, washer and dryer, king size bed, and more! If you are interested in these extras for your stay at a DVC villa, make sure that your type of room offers what you are looking for and check with Disney when you make reservations to be sure. Also be aware of a downside at the villas, which is housekeeping doesn’t clean your room every day.

3. Cheaper-Sometimes some DVC Villas can actually run cheaper than standard Deluxe rooms! It’s like a Deluxe Resort discount with extras!

4. Laundry-One of the biggest pains at Disney is laundry. Most rooms at Disney World don’t have a washer and dryer so halfway during your trip, you have to fill your pockets full of change, haul your family’s laundry to the resort’s laundromat, and then wait and wait. Some guests pack enough clothes for the whole trip to avoid this; but with today’s baggage fees, that’s hard to do. It’s also difficult in the summertime where you will probably change more than once during the day because you will get hot and sweaty or soaked in a sudden downpour. If you are debating the packing/laundry issue, click here for some help.

5. New Experience-DVC villas are often housed in connecting but separate buildings at Disney resorts. They often offer different room decor and a homey like atmosphere. If you stay at Wilderness Lodge, you will get to see its own Vacation Club’s separate lobby that you may not have known was there! It has a small fireplace, relics, and even a game room decorated with old fashioned trains.

Do you prefer staying at the DVC villas? What’s is your favorite resort villa?

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Girl Meets World makes it’s way to Disney Channel!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

Disney Channel has ordered “Girl Meets World,” a comedy series for kids and families from executive producer Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World”). Starring are 11-year-old Rowan Blanchard (“Spy Kids All the Time in World in 4D”) as the girl — Riley Matthews — 14-year-old Sabrina Carpenter (“Sofia the First” voice cast and a newly signed Hollywood Records recording artist) as her best friend Maya, and Danielle Fishel and Ben Savage reprising the “Cory and Topanga” roles they made famous in ABC’s hugely popular sitcom “Boy Meets World” (1993-2000).

The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production on the multi-camera series will begin this summer in Los Angeles for a scheduled 2014 premiere on Disney Channel.

Bonnett said, “Boy Meets World’ and its story of adolescent self discovery resonated with an entire generation of tweens. In the same way audiences fell in love with Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence, we look forward to introducing our viewers to their daughter Riley Matthews in ‘Girl Meets World’ and building a memorable connection with a whole new generation of fans.”

Set in New York City, the new comedy series will tell the wonderfully funny, heartfelt stories that “Boy Meets World” is renowned for — only this time from a tween girl’s perspective — as the curious and bright 7th grader Riley and her quick-witted friend Maya embark on an unforgettable middle school experience. But their plans for a carefree year will be adjusted slightly under the watchful eyes of Riley’s dad who’s also a faculty member (and their new History teacher) and Riley’s mom who owns a trendy afterschool hangout that specializes in pudding.

Jacobs said, “I am grateful to everyone at Disney Channel for the opportunity to reach my favorite audience, which has always been kids. ‘Girl Meets World’ is a new show for a new generation that will be rooted in the same kind of honest, comedic storytelling about coming of age and the importance of family and friendship that made ‘Boy Meets World’ so popular.”

The series was created by Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World,” “Dinosaurs,” “My Two Dads,” “Charles In Charge”) and April Kelly (“Boy Meets World”) and is executive-produced by Jacobs. “Girl Meets World” is from It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-G parental guideline.

Is everyone as excited as i am!!!

Stay tuned for more!

Premium Event Registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Open in August

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

Premium event registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival begins on August 13! The 18th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, taking place September 27 through November 11, at the Walt Disney World Resort. There will be lots of great events, from the over-the-top Party for the Senses grand tasting experience on select Saturday nights to a new taste of Scottish cuisine.

Here is the list of prices per ticket:

New Scotland, Land of Food And Drink (September 28), $95 or $115
New Spirits Confidential (November 1), $80 or $95
New Parisian Breakfast (Saturdays), $37
New Hibachi Experience (October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5), $120
“3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery (October 4, 11 and 25), $55 or $90
Epcot Wine Schools (September 29, October 27, November 3), $135 per person
Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (more than 25 dinners throughout the festival; prices vary)
Mixology Series: Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French (Saturdays), $65
Kitchen Memories (September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8), from $110-$170
Cheese Seminars (September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9), $80
Party for the Senses (October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2), $145, $180 or $285
Food & Wine Pairings (Tuesdays, Thursdays), $55
Sweet Sundays (September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10), $99
The Discovery of Chocolate (October 13 and 27), $75

There will be additional events including Italian and French pairings and lunches as well as a Mexican tequila lunch. You can also book special festival experiences including daily Culinary Demonstrations ($14), Mixology Seminars ($15) and Wine, Beer or Spirit Seminars ($14).

Inside-the-park festival dining experiences, as well as culinary and beverage programs, require Park admission.

When you book with an authorized Disney vacation planner at Destinations in Florida, you won’t have to get up early or wait on hold to make any of your reservations. So, let me do that for you! Contact Siera to book your Food and Wine Festival vacation today!

Disney Tips & Tricks – Pin Trading With the Kids

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

Know what kids love? Collecting. That’s right – collecting. It doesn’t matter if it’s bottlecaps, bracelets, go-gos, lego minifigures, magic markers, or video games. They LOVE to collect. Disney knows this – oh yes, they do. So, lucky for you…Disney knows kids so well that they have come up with the coolest, most interactive, imaginative collecting ever.

In this week’s blog – let’s start with pins. Have you seen everyone walking around the parks with those lanyard things around their necks? Yes, they hold your Key to the World, but they also serve a much bigger, magnificent purpose – to hold the PINS! There are whole kiosks and stores at each park devoted to these little gems, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Before you leave home: Scour the internet, ebay, and Disney online for authentic Disney pins. It doesn’t matter what they look like, your kids won’t have them for long. DO NOT spend a lot of money on these pins. Look for pins sold in a Lot on ebay, just make sure that they are authentic, you don’t want to be trading counterfeit pins. The idea is to get ones that you don’t care about so that you can go on a treasure hunt for the ones that you DO want. It’s no fun to just walk around a park with pins you love…you want the HUNT! It’s all about stalking the pins and finding the wonderfully, elusive, favorite one!

Like I mentioned, the fun part about pins for the kids is the trading. Yes, they trade them away. Not forever, they get one in return! Find a cast member in the park that is wearing a GREEN lanyard. These are the employees that are allowed to only trade with kids (see, I told you, Disney has thought of everything – no stranger danger here!) – your kids will approach this person and ask: “May I please see your pins?” This is a great opportunity for those shy, aloof kids to practice their budding social skills and manners. The cast member will let you have a look at their loot, and then will trade with you two times. Here is some history behind the phenomenon.

*Secret tip* – Some shops actually have BOOKS of pins for you to look through, and if you go to Guest Services you will find a PIN STROLLER that is loaded with pins for you to peruse. Kids love to feel like they are in the know. The pin strollers are not normally on display, you have to ask for them. This makes kids feel like they have a secret and are in a very private club! How cool is the parent that knows all of this ahead of time, hands out the pins as a surprise, and helps them in the hunt? The coolest parents ever. A word of caution – my kids forgot to go on the rides, they loved this so much.

Next time, let’s talk about pressed pennies! Never heard of this? I hadn’t either until we found a secret map – more to come!

Are you ready for free spending money? Book your Disney World package with Cameron and receive a free credit on your Key to the World card up to $50. Cameron Fisher is a Vacation Specialist with Destinations in Florida, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

You can contact her at: [email protected]

First Look at Disney’s Frozen

Chip

June 18, 2013

From the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” Walt Disney Animation Studios presents “Frozen,” the most daring comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, an amazing and comedic snowman named Olaf, Everest-like conditions and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

The film is directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It Ralph”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring music from Tony®-winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit”),

“Frozen” journeys into theaters November 27, 2013.

Have a look at the first trailer below.

Howard Berger of OZ The Great and Powerful interview

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 18, 2013

Recently i got to speak to Howard Berger the amazing artist behind all the prosthetic looks in Oz the Great and Powerful out on Blu-ray and DVD now. He was such an amazing interview and a pleasure to speak too. From his favorite look in the movie to his love of Bert Lahr we talked about it all!

Q: What was the hardest part of keeping the prosthetics on?
A: To keep it on around the mouth it gets very twitchy.

Q: How long did all the transformations take?
A: We tried to keep them all under an hour and a half just for time purposes.

Q: Any problems with the prosthetics and the process while you were filming?
A: Yes actually Mila’s face didn’t take well to the glue we used so that was hard.

Q: How many prosthetics were used for the entire movie?
A: About 2700 altogether.

Q: Which was the most time consuming character to create?
A: The witch took the most time because it had to be just perfect.

Q: What was the atmosphere like on set?
A: great it was very family friendly. Everyone had their kids on set. I know that Michelle brought her daughter Matilda and it was just a really nice atmosphere.

Q: Which was your favorite character to work on?
A: Of course the witch was great but I also really liked the hag Evanora turns into at the end of the movie. Unfortunately Rachel didn’t get to wear the makeup we had a double in that scene but I did get to apply it on her in testing and it was perfect.

Q: How many witches did you go through before the finished product?
A: About 6 or 7 I would say.

Q:Are you familiar with the original stories about OZ?
A: Yes I am. I’m actually a huge fan so I fought tooth and nail to work on this project. I just had to have it.

Q: What was your favorite character from the classic movie?
A: I really loved the Cowardly Lion. Bert Lahr was brilliant and I loved his performance. I also loved the makeup they did for the lion I wish I had done it.

Q: Do you have any upcoming projects we can see?
A: Well I worked on Spider Man recently which was fun and I believe that comes out soon.

It was a pleasure to speak to him and i hope too again soon he truly is a talent!

Don’t forget to pick up OZ The Great and Powerful on Blu-ray and DVD now for more behind the scenes looks at Howard’s amazing work!

Disney XD Zooms into Non-Stop Summer Beginning today!

Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

June 17, 2013

disney xd logo

SUMMER-LONG PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE INCLUDES GUEST STARS DWIGHT HOWARD, DESEAN JACKSON, JOEY LOGANO AND MORE

Disney XD kicks into high gear for summer 2013 with an expansive “Non-Stop Summer” programming initiative for kids and families, including guest star appearances by NBA’s Dwight Howard, NFL’s DeSean Jackson and NASCAR’s Joey Logano, X Games specials, new series premieres, themed nights and a fan-generated event, “Chicken I Dare You.” The summer-long, power-packed programming events sprint into action, beginning MONDAY, JUNE 17 on Disney XD.

Summer 2012 was Disney XD’s most-watched summer in the network’s history in both Prime and Total Day in Total Viewers and among Kids 6-14, 6-11, 9-14 and 2-11, posting its 4th consecutive summer of increases. In fact, the network delivered its Top 3 months of all time (June, July/August) in Total Day during the summer in Boys 9-14, and its Top 2 months on record (July/August) in Kids 6-14, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

The schedule is as follows (all times ET/PT):

MONDAY, JUNE 17 – AUGUST 26 – “CHICKEN… I DARE YOU”
Beginning Monday, June 17, Disney XD will kick-off “Chicken…I Dare You,” a fan-generated event featuring pro-athlete Dwight Howard, Disney XD stars and the fan-favorite costume Chicken. Starting Monday, June 17 viewers can go to DisneyXD.com/IDareYou to vote for the star they want to see dare The Chicken to complete a random and hilarious action. The dares will air weekly on Monday nights from Monday, June 24 until Monday, August 26.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 (11:00 A.M.)- “MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE” SERIES PREMIERE

MONDAY, JULY 8 (8:30 – 10:00 P.M.) – TRUCKASAURUS MONDAY MAYHEM
Disney XD will premiere all-new monster truck-themed episodes across three top-rated live action series, including “Kickin’ It,” “Crash & Bernstein” and “Lab Rats.” Additionally, fans can now visit DisneyXD.com/Summer to play “Disney XD: Titans on the Track,” an action-packed online gaming adventure featuring a monster truck rally allowing players to race for the gold across 10 levels, while performing incredible stunts and crushing obstacles along the way. Players will be able to select one of five monster trucks designed after their favorite Disney XD show.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 (8:30 – 11:00 A.M.) – RANDOMATION ANIMATION
Beginning Saturday, July 13, the Randomation Animation programming block launches featuring the series premieres of “Packages from Planet X” and “Camp Lakebottom,” new episodes of “Max Steel” and “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja,” and “Phineas and Ferb Musical Cliptastic Countdown Hosted by Kelly Osbourne”

In “Packages from Planet X,” charismatic 15-year-old Dan Zembrosky from the bizarre town of Iron Bay suddenly receives strange, cryptic packages from an evil alien planet. The packages arrive in various forms and Dan and his two best friends use them to their own advantage, whether it be to make the soccer team, pass a test to avoid summer school or get out of trouble, all while keeping the mysterious contraptions out of the hands of Copernicus, an evil alien who is plotting to take over the world.

MONDAY, JULY 22 (8:30 – 10:00 P.M.) – MONDAY NIGHT OVERDRIVE
Disney XD will premiere a primetime sports-themed programming event featuring top talent from the NFL, NASCAR and X Games.

8:30 p.m. – “Crash & Bernstein”
“Man Crash”: Mr. Poulos dupes Wyatt and Crash into doing his building repairs so he can go on a men’s camping trip with his buddies. The boys find out and stow away in his van but are disappointed when the trip does not turn out to be the men’s weekend they expected. Guest starring is Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson as himself.

9:00 p.m. – “Lab Rats”
“The Bionic 500”: When Davenport and his new obnoxious neighbor Pierce agree to settle their differences with a stock car race, Davenport is shocked to learn that Pierce has enlisted a NASCAR ringer Joey Logano as his proxy. Guest starring is NASCAR racer Joey Logano as himself.

Disney XD has teamed with X Games to create four specials, one airing each night from Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25.

* Monday, July 22 at 9:30 p.m. – “Disney XD Hyp’d”: Hosted by Dylan Riley Snyder (“Kickin’ It”), the show replicates the physical essence of an X Games trick.
* Tuesday, July 23 at 9:30 p.m. – “Disney XD Xology”: Skater Crash (“Crash & Bernstein”) visits Southern California to get the low down on the sick tricks from the X Games.
* Wednesday, July 24 at 9:30 p.m. – “Disney XD Stump’d”: Hosted by Spencer Boldman and Kelli Berglund (“Lab Rats”), the special features the stars testing their X Games’ knowledge with the loser completing an intense physical challenge.
* Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 p.m. – “Disney XD Break It Down”: Featuring legendary skater Danny Way and the youngest X Games gold medalist Tom Schaar, the special shows a behind-the-scenes look at the X Games.
MONDAY, JULY 29 (8:30 – 9:30 P.M.) – “CRASH & BERNSTEIN”
A special one-hour episode of “Crash & Bernstein” finds Crash captured by Mr. Green, the Bestie employee assigned to destroy all Bestie dolls on the recall list. Wyatt must enlist the help of the Bernstein family to rescue Crash before it’s too late. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin and John Farley (“The Waterboy”) guest star as Mother Green and Mr. Green, respectively. The one-hour episode is supported with the online initiative “Pick Crash’s Nose,” which invites viewers to vote for their favorite nose at DisneyXD.com/Crash beginning Monday, July 29. The winning nose will be revealed during the Season Two premiere episode.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 (11:00 A.M.) – “MARVEL’S HULK AND THE AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H.” SERIES PREMIERE

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 AND MONDAY, AUGUST 19 (9:00 P.M.) – DISNEY TRYATHLON PREMIERES

DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD STARS TEAM WITH KID VIEWERS FOR “DISNEY TRYATHLON”

DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD STARS TEAM WITH KID VIEWERS FOR “DISNEY TRYATHLON,” A TWO-PART SPECIAL AIRING
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 AND MONDAY, AUGUST 19 ON DISNEY XD

–NBA Superstar Dwight Howard and White House Chef Sam Kass Host
Health-Focused “TRYit” Interstitial Series on Disney Channel and Disney XD–

The popular health-focused competition “Disney TRYathlon” returns to Disney XD as a two-part special airing MONDAY, AUGUST 12 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) and MONDAY, AUGUST 19 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT). Part of Disney’s “TRYit” campaign designed to inspire kids and families to try a variety of new foods, fun moves, and simple ways to be their best, “Disney TRYathlon” will team Disney Channel and Disney XD stars Leo Howard and Olivia Holt (“Kickin’ It”), Calum Worthy (“Austin & Ally”), Jake Short (“A.N.T. Farm,” “Mighty Med”), Spencer Boldman (“Lab Rats”) and Bradley Steven Perry (“Good Luck Charlie,” “Mighty Med”) with three kid viewers who won an online video contest at DisneyXD.com/TRYit by showcasing ways they stay healthy including their sports skills. Throughout the competition, the teams will test their mental and physical abilities and teamwork while taking on new challenges. The special is hosted by Hal Sparks and Tyrel Jackson Williams (“Lab Rats”).

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“Disney TRYathlon” is part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living, a company-wide initiative that inspires kids and families to lead healthier lifestyles by making nutritious eating and physical activity simple and fun.

Beginning TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, following the premiere of “Disney TRYathlon,” NBA superstar Dwight Howard and White House chef Sam Kass will each host a series of Disney “TRYit” interstitials that will air on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Howard will teach Disney Channel and Disney XD audiences new exercises they can try on their own to stay in shape, and Kass will give kids and families tips on healthy eating and prepare recipes. “Disney TRYathlon” stars and “Lab Rats” star Billy Unger will join Howard and Kass in Disney’s “TRYit” interstitial series.

Additionally, starting MONDAY, JUNE 17, a new video featuring “Disney TRYathlon” talent will launch every week on DisneyXD.com/TRYit where users are invited to participate in the “TRYit Challenger” by tracking the new things they’ve tried to be their best, such as a new dance move or a swim stroke, or adding a piece of fruit to a meal. Kids and parents are encouraged to help the campaign reach one million TRYit actions. On July 29, DisneyXD.com/TRYit will also launch a “Disney TRYathlon”-themed web game where users can test their own abilities and prove their skills in three “Disney TRYathlon” challenges.

The “Disney TRYathlon” teams, which were named after the strengths of the kid viewers on each team, are as follows:

Team “Bullseye”
Calum Worthy and Bradley Steven Perry with 14 year-old football player and wrestler Javon.

Team “Sprint”
Jake Short and Leo Howard with 14 year-old varsity track and field runner Julia.

Team “Knockout”
Spencer Boldman and Olivia Holt with 16 year-old boxer and break dancer Stephen.

Filmed at Cali Camp in Topanga, California, the special is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions. Jonathan Murray, Scott Freeman, Jim Johnston and Maria Pepin serve as executive producers.

Stay tuned for more Disney XD!

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