Celebration Buttons at Walt Disney World can add a little extra Magic to your Vacation

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May 13, 2013

Did you know that when you visit Walt Disney World you can get a special button for FREE to show everyone that you are Celebrating on your vacation. Disney offers free buttons that you can get at the front desk of your Resort, if you are staying on property or at Guest Relations, located each park entrance. The following Buttons are available….

First Visit
Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Family Reunion
Happily Ever After
Just Engaged
I’m Celebrating (this one has a blank that you can fill in anything!)

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Universal Studios 2013 Summer Concert Series

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May 13, 2013

summerconcert — Summer Concert Series 2013

Rock out this summer at Universal Studios! Saturday nights from June 1 – July 6 you can catch some of music’s biggest acts performing live in the Summer Concert Series, right next to Orlando’s most exciting, cutting edge rides and attractions.

Concerts are included with valid Universal Studios theme park admission. Times, dates and entertainment subject to change without notice.

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New Monsters University themed Flavorz item at United Fresh

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May 13, 2013

Crunch Pak will launch of Blue Raspberry Flavorz to show off its university spirit at United Fresh 2013. These monster inspired Crunch Paks were created in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products. The launch of Blue Raspberry Flavorz coincides with the release of the latest movie from Disney Pixar, Monsters University, which will open in theaters June 21, 2013.

Crunch Pak first introduced Flavorz in 2012 with three different flavors that were each developed with input from kids between the ages of four and eight. The original Flavorz were:

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Starting Your Own Disney Collection

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May 13, 2013

A Disney collection is a great way to bring some of the magic of a Disney vacation to your home. With thousands of souvenirs available at the parks, there are numerous possibilities for your collection. Here are some of our best suggestions for starting your Disney collection.

Disney pins are a very popular item to collect. With thousands of pins available, you will be sure to find many showcasing your favorite character or attraction. Limited edition pins are often created to commemorate special events such as the grand opening of a new attraction. You can also find Disney pins celebrating holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Pin trading is another fun way to expand your Disney pin collection. Once your collection has begun, you can display your pins on a lanyard, in a shadow box, or in various other creative displays.

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Disney Interactive Story Digital Storytelling App Review

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May 13, 2013

If you’re anything like me, then you have tons of photos trapped on your phone. Between snapping random shots to posting endless pics on Instagram, I’ve got a lot of memories on that baby! Well my friends, we are in luck! That’s because Disney Interactive just released a digital storytelling app for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch (also works on your iPad) called Story. Now we can put those pictures to use in a fun, simple, and creative way and we can SHARE them! That’s right! We can DO SOMETHING with all of those beautiful pictures!

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New Walt Disney Animation feature project Starring Jason Bateman

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May 12, 2013

Jason Bateman is in talks to voice-star in a new Walt Disney Animation feature project that will be directed by the director of Disney’s hit “Tangled,” Byron Howard.

Walt Disney Animation and Pixar have not made an official announcement on any animated projects in development. It’s pretty rare when information on one of these projects leaks. The new project is an untitled animal comedy that does not yet have a release date.

Howard is well respected in the animation community and one of the directors behind Disney Animation’s recent resurgence. In fact, he directed (along with Chris Williams) Bolt in 2008, which was nominated for an Oscar. He co-directed the hit “Tangled” with Nathan Greno. He is also a Disney veteran, having worked in various jobs on movies ranging from Pocahontas and Mulan to Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear.

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Enter to win a trip to London for the Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour

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May 12, 2013

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You could win a family trip for 4 to discover the movie making secrets behind the most successful film series of all time. See authentic sets, costumes and props, and experience first hand the talent, innovation and artistry of the Harry Potter™ film series, at the Studios where it was filmed.

The Trip Includes:

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Disney Junior and Disney XD shows on Netflix

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May 12, 2013

You can now find Disney Junior and Disney XD shows on Netflix! Netflix and Disney/ABC Television group have come to an agreement to allow Netflix to become the only subscription streaming service to feature the popular children’s television shows “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” and the animated “Tron: Uprising.”

This multi-year licensing deal also allows Netflix to offer children’s shows including “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso” and “JoJo’s Circus” to the movie and television service on a non-exclusive basis.

This announcement follows an agreement that was made last December, in which Netflix won exclusive pay TV rights to Walt Disney Studio films — including Marvel’s superhero films, Pixar’s animated films, and Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars.”

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Magic Kingdom Extras You Don’t Want To Miss – Disney’s Family Magic Tour

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May 12, 2013

Ever want to be a hero? Find the clues, solve the mystery and save the day? Disney’s Family Magic Tour will let you do just that, with this guided scavenger hunt you help defeat a dastardly villain and save the Magic Kingdom.

Put on your Detective Hat !

Solve perplexing riddles on this high-energy interactive quest. You never know whom you might meet along the way!

Follow your map and your guide as hop, skip and even sing your way around the Magic Kingdom Park searching high and low for each piece of the puzzle to solve the mystery and defeat the scoundrel.

Be sure to bring your camera to capture memorable surprises as you and your group wind your way down Main Street, U.S.A., across Liberty Square, and through Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.

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‘Perception: The Complete First Season’ Comes to DVD May 21, 2013

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May 12, 2013

The ABC Studios TV series, ‘Perception’, starring Eric McCormack is coming to DVD on May 21, 2013. The show currently airs on TNT, and will start its second season on June 25, 2013, so the DVD is perfectly timed for the start of the new season. I haven’t seen the show yet, but it definitely has me intrigued. The plot follows Daniel, a brilliant, but off kilter, neuroscience professor who is hired by the FBI to assist cases they can’t crack. Daniel has an understanding of the human mind that no one else seems to, but his eccentric personality makes it hard for him to connect with those around him. His former student, Kate Moretti (Rachel Leigh Cook), is the only person willing to deal with Daniel’s personality, and is there to help him while he cracks the tough cases.

I get the distinct feeling this show is very Sherlock Holmes in feeling and tone, which makes me even more excited to watch it. I’m a huge fan of the character, it sounds like it’s been a major influence on this show, and the character. I could be wrong, so fans can definitely let me know, but I definitely get the idea when I read about it. This is definitely going to be very fun to watch, so I can’t wait to delve into it, and catching up before season 2 begins next month. Hit the jump for the full press release for the upcoming release, and check out the trailer for the first season. Also, keep an eye for our review in the next few weeks, to hear what I thought about the show. Are you a fan of ‘Perception’? Let me know in the comments below, only here at Chip and Company!

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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Returns To The D23 Expo

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May 12, 2013

“TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES” returns to the D23 expo this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins, ABC’s Once Upon a Time, and Disney’s connection to the land of Oz. This spectacular exhibit will feature imagery, costumes, props, set pieces, and more. Many of these items will be publicly displayed for the first time by the Walt Disney Archives.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and the Walt Disney Archives have announced the return of the “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” exhibit to the D23 Expo. This year’s D23 Expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9 – 11, 2013. This all-new exhibit was curated specifically for this year’s D23 Expo. The D23 Expo 2013 will showcase the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins, ABC’s hit television series Once Upon A Time, and a look at the connection between Disney and L. Frank Baum’s series of books about the land of Oz.

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Happy Mother’s Day From ‘Monsters University’

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May 12, 2013

We’re just a little over a month away from Pixar’s newest film, ‘Monsters University’, which is one of my most anticipated films of the year. I talked quite a bit about it almost two years ago, after the 2011 D23 Expo here in Anaheim, CA. As a huge fan of ‘Monsters, Inc.’, I really don’t think I could be more excited for the film, and it feels like I’ve been waiting forever for it to get here. The film reunites Billy Crystal as Mike Wazowski, and John Goodman as James P. Sullivan, but this time, the two aren’t nearly as close as they were in the original. We find the two for the first time, in their college years, where they’re rival scarers in their classes. It’s a very interesting dynamic, so it’ll be fun to see it play out, as well as to see what brings them together.

In anticipation for the new film, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar have brought mothers across the world a message, wishing them a very happy Mother’s Day. The video below features quite a few characters from the prequel,and plays off the very familiar Pixar humors. It’s a very short and sweet, and makes me even more excited for the film than I already was. Hit the jump to check out this Mother’s Day greeting, as well as the latest trailer for ‘Monsters University’, which opens nationwide June 21, 2013.

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