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Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to be Filmed in Australia

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney's <i>20,000 Leagues</i> has been suggested to include actor Brad Pitt, center, and director David Fincher, right.

The Walt Disney Company has announced they will be filming Disney’s re-make of ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea‘ in the land down under, Australia. The Australian government is evening giving the Walt Disney Company $20.7 million as an incentive to film this re-make down under. In return, Disney plans to spend $160 in Australia on the film. Australian Prime Minister Gillard reported the deal should create up to 2,000 jobs for locals.

“On the back of the launch of Creative Australia, the new national cultural policy, the securing of this film is a huge coup for the Australian film industry and for the near 1,000 local businesses that will be providing goods and services for the film,” Gillard said.

“The announcement of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to film in Australia will result in meaningful benefits for the industry and the economy; including jobs, skills and training, and investment back into the local industry. This one-off payment highlights the importance of an attractive Location Offset which can successfully compete for large scale international production to shoot in Australia,” Debra Richards, CEO of locations marketing agency, said.

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Austin & Ally renewed for a third season

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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LAURA MARANO, ROSS LYNCH

DISNEY CHANNEL ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF “AUSTIN & ALLY”
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of “Austin & Ally,” TV’s #1 comedy series in Kids 2-11, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. Production resumes in Los Angeles in July, with Season Three scheduled to premiere in October 2013.

Bonnett said: “‘Austin & Ally’ continues to hit high notes with kids and families, and the new season promises excitement for ‘Auslly’ fans as Austin’s music career kicks into full gear and Ally’s begins to take flight. This ensemble cast — Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy — has incredible comedic chemistry and charm that continues to win audiences over.”

A fan favorite, “Austin & Ally” follows the adventures of an improbable pair — a singer and a songwriter, and their two best friends — trying to achieve their dreams. Austin, now making his mark as an upcoming pop star, must rely on the songwriting expertise of Ally, who is fast becoming a bona fide performer in her own right.

 

Stay tuned for more Austin & Ally

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10 Things You NEED to Pack for Disney

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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What do glow sticks, a shoe organizer, and ziploc bags have in common?  They’re all on my packing list for Disney.  Packing for Walt Disney World can be time consuming, stressful, and inevitably you’ll end up forgetting something. After all, it rains in Florida, you never know when you’ll need a ziploc bag, and glow sticks can be life savers.  Aside from the obvious sunscreen, basic medical items, and comfortable shoes, there are some items you won’t want to be without.  So, today I want to share with you 10 Things You NEED to Pack for Disney.

1.  Glow sticks.  You can pick these up at the Dollar Store, and they are so fun for the kids!  My daughter will be using a “wand” that glows during the light parades, as well as her Minnie Mouse light up toy we bought her on our last trip.  You can also get glow bracelets, necklaces, and “swords” to entertain your kids while waiting for the fireworks or night shows.

2.  An over the door shoe organizer.  This was an absolute MUST on our last trip!  When I returned home, I let it air out for a few days, folded it back up, and put it in our suitcase for our next trip.  This was AWESOME to put toiletries, extra shoes, and odds and ends in while in our resort.  We hung it over our bathroom door, and I can’t tell you how great it was!  We often take a few pairs of shoes for each family member, and the closet fills up fast.  Also, the counter in the bathroom was less cluttered because our sunscreen, deodorant, and other larger toiletry items were in here.

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Fun on the Go Sweepstakes Presented by Lala-oopsies and Disney Junior

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Fun on the Go Sweepstakes Presented by Lala-oopsies and Disney Junior

Disney Junior has teamed up with MGA’s Lala-oopsies for a new sweepstakes! You can enter the Fun on the Go Sweepstakes presented by Lala-oopsies and Disney Junior for the chance to win a mini-tablet or Lala-oopsies fairy dolls! Disney Junior and Lala-oopsies want to give your child the chance to have fun with their favorite characters even while they’re on the go!

Ten grand prize winners will receive an Apple iPad mini tablet pre-loaded with apps including WATCH Disney Junior. These ten grand prize winners will also get a Lala-oopsies prize pack, including one Lala-Oopsies Princess doll, one Lala-Oopsies Fairy doll, one Lala-Oopsies Mini doll, and one Lala-Oopsies Horse. This prize is valued at $522.96.

Five first prize winners will each receive two Lala-oopsies fairy dolls. The actual retail value of the dolls is $39.98.

You can enter the sweepstakes here. The contest is running now through 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2013. You must be eighteen years of age or older to enter and a resident of the United States. You must be a member of Disney.com and if not, create an account to enter the sweepstakes.

Good luck to all of you entering the sweepstakes! Be sure to let us know if you are selected as one of the winners!

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LeSportsac And Disney Turn Mary Blair’s Artwork Into Fashion With The “It’s A Small World” Collection

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Catie
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LeSportsac and Disney began their partnership last summer – bringing us handbags, totes, and accessories featuring the artwork of Mary Blair, whose whimsical design can be seen in Disney’s “It’s A Small World” ride. The full line of products will include 5 limited edition collections, each inspired by a different country. The patterns themselves pay tribute not only to the characters, but also the architecture and designs featured throughout the ride itself.

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Walt Disney World Resort is Hosting an Online Job Fair

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Are you a huge Disney fan? Have you always dreamed of being able to work for the mouse? Well, this may be your chance! The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is currently hosting an online job fair now through April 7, 2013. The Walt Disney Company  has variety of open positions that they are hoping to fill throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, including all four theme parks, both water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Downtown Disney and 25 resort hotels.

There are both full-time and part-time positions available at the job fair. Some positions being offered include openings for food & beverage, attractions, lifeguards, bus drivers and more. There are some great perks to being a Walt Disney World Resort cast member. Presently, all Disney World cast members receive complimentary theme park admission as well as discounts at select merchandise, dining, and recreation locations. Full-time cast members may be eligible to receive medical, dental and vision benefits. However, these benefits are subject to change at any time. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer, drawing creativity from diversity.

Does this sound like the perfect job for you? You can apply here. Prospective applicants must complete an online application followed by a web-based interview, which will take approximately one hour of your time. After your web based interview, Disney will display a message to inform you of any next steps.

Here are some tips Disney suggests to prepare for your web based interview:

  • Find an area that is quiet and free from interruptions
  • Allow 40 minutes to complete the interview
  • Use a computer with a reliable, high-speed internet connection

Good luck to all of you applying for these positions! Please let us know if you are selected as one of Disney’s newest Cast Members!

Are you thinking about your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort? Siera, authorized Disney vacation planner with Destinations in Florida, can help you plan your next getaway. Just be sure to let her know that Chip sent you! 

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Disney Closes LucasArts Studio

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Today, the Walt Disney Company laid off the staff of LucasArts and cancelled all of their current projects. Approximately one-hundred fifty staff members were informed of the decision this morning and lost their jobs. This decision also forces the company to cancel both of LucasArts current projects- Star Wars: First Assault and Star Wars 1313. The Walt Disney Company is keeping the LucasArts name to license games, but the studio will no longer exist.

Disney has reported that their current games could be licensed out to a different publisher or developer, but according to some sources, that’s unlikely. Rumor has it that Lucas has pursued the option for one or both of these games, but nothing came of it. It appears that these games will probably be gone forever.

“After evaluating our position in the games market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing the company’s risk while achieving a broader portfolio of quality Star Wars games,” LucasArts parent company LucasFilm said in a statement. “As a result of this change, we’ve had layoffs across the organization. We are incredibly appreciative and proud of the talented teams who have been developing our new titles.”

LucasArts actually stopped all hiring last September and product announcements also ceased at this time. LucasFilm is still in business though and this decision should not affect any of the Star Wars movies in the makings.

What do you think will happen with the LucasArts projects? Do you think they will be licensed out to another publisher?

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Disney World Mobile Guide App On Sale

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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I’m so excited to share this Disney World Mobile Guide App update with you…and better yet, it’s on sale!  I always make sure my iPhone is ready with a few apps to help us make the most of our time in the parks.  It’s so awesome to have waiting time, reservation reminders, and event times right at my fingertips.

TimeStream Software announces an update of its Disney World Mobile Guide app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.  This app features a comprehensive list of trip-planning and in-park resources in an easy-to-use design.  It provides users with wait times, interactive maps, restaurant listings, menus, park hours, parade and event times, ride descriptions, Disney hotel information, phone numbers, over 300 pages of valuable information and much more, all complemented with over 600 high-quality photos.  Recognized as one of the top apps available for Walt Disney World Resort, the new Disney World Mobile Guide Version 1.7 features a wealth of valuable trip-planning and in-park resources, and it’s something you’ll want to add to your “trip planning to do list.”  It even has updated information for the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom!  I’m going to make sure and download this app, as our family hasn’t toured Magic Kingdom since the Fantasyland expansion.  I’m sure there are great things we want to discover!

The new Disney World Mobile Guide Version 1.7 includes updated information for Disney’s new Fantasyland expansion at The Magic Kingdom, including:

  • New Interactive Map for Fantasyland
  • New Fantasyland Ride Descriptions
  • New Fantasyland Wait Times
  • New Fantasyland Restaurants and Menus
  • New Fantasyland Photos
  • And More

The Disney World Mobile Guide app is one of the most comprehensive mobile vacation planners and in-park guides available for Walt Disney World Resort today, covering nearly every aspect of the entire resort and all four theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

  • Over 120 Walt Disney World Attractions, Parades and Events
  • Detailed Interactive Maps – Look great on the iPad!
  • Accurate Wait Times with Multiple Displays
  • Daily Park Hours
  • Parade and Event Times, Descriptions and Photos
  • Walt Disney World Restaurants with Menu Items
  • Over 600 High-Quality Photos
  • Multiple Photos per Attraction
  • “On-Ride” Photos
  • Walt Disney World Attractions “Tips & Strategies”
  • Walt Disney World Hotels and Resorts
  • One-Touch “My Favorites” Tagging
  • Walt Disney World Tickets

In addition, the new Disney World Mobile Guide is the only leading Walt Disney World app with:

  • Over 600 Large Photos (No small thumbnails)
  • Complete Ride Descriptions with Multiple Photos
  • Walt Disney World Hotel Information
  • Multiple Photos per Disney Hotel
  • “Quick Find” tabs for Attractions, Dining and Hotels
  • Tips and Strategies for Each Attraction
  • Parade Descriptions with Multiple Photos
  • Event Descriptions with Multiple Photos
  • Walt Disney World – Annual Events
  • Walt Disney World – What’s New
  • Walt Disney World – What’s Coming
  • Walt Disney World – Phone Numbers
  • Walt Disney World – Hotel Phone Numbers
  • Walt Disney World – Tips
  • Walt Disney World – Toddler Tips
  • Walt Disney World – Tours
  • All About Disney’s FASTPASS
  • How to Plan Your Vacation
  • Guests with Disabilities Information
  • Vacation Planning Tips
  • And more…all with photos!

The new Disney World Mobile Guide app is native to the iPhone and iPod touch, so users always have access to the content and do not have to rely on a Wi-Fi or cell signal. As a result, it works flawlessly throughout all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney hotels, restaurants and off-property.

It’s available now in the app store, for just $2.99!  Hurry and download it at this awesome price-it’ll be invaluable when you are traveling to Walt Disney World this summer, or anytime!

Regularly $4.99, the Disney World Mobile Guide is on sale for only $2.99 for a limited time during Spring Break.

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Kingdom Keepers Dark Passage comes to bookstores

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Ridley Pearson’s New York Times bestselling Kingdom Keepers series continues with the thrilling sixth book: Kingdom Keepers VI: Dark Passage!

The Kingdom Keepers (young teens who were tapped as models for holographic Disney theme park “guides”) and their friends have uncovered a startling truth: Maleficent and the Overtakers (Disney villains) are plotting a catastrophic event that could have repercussions far beyond the world of Disney. Aboard the Disney Cruise Line’s inaugural passage through the new Panama Canal, the Keepers and their holograms uncover a puzzle hidden within the pages of a stolen journal. The point of that puzzle will reveal itself in the caves of Aruba, the zip lines of Costa Rica, and the jungles of Mexico. A destructive force, dormant for decades, is about to be unleashed—and the Kingdom Keepers are to be its first victims.

Now, for the first time, readers get the chance to help write the seventh and final book in the series via the Kingdom Keepers Insider app, launching April 2nd! Available on all mobile devices, e-readers and online, the app will provide a groundbreaking interactive fan experience for readers of the Kingdom Keepers series, allowing them to follow along as Ridley Pearson writes, voting on plot points, character involvement, and locations—even contributing ideas for dialogue! Plus, there will be writing contests based on the previous book in the series and judged by Ridley Pearson, promoting writing and literacy in a safe environment with characters readers already know and love!

Learn more at www.kingdomkeepersinsider.com.

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Disney Insider Celebrates Disney Infinity with First Behind-the-Scenes Video

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Chip
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Today, Disney Insider premiered a behind-the-scenes video of our all-new gaming initiative, Disney Infinity. In “Creating Disney Infinity,” the first in a series of videos leading up to the game’s release, Disney leaders and creatives from across the company including John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich and Avalanche Software’s John Blackburn open up about Disney Infinity’s origins and Disney’s heritage of storytelling, creativity and exploration.

Check out the video on Disney Insider today and remember to pre-order your copy of Disney Infinity now before it hits US stores on August 18!

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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There’s no better way to celebrate your mom than to spend Mother’s Day at Disney World with her! The Swan and Dolphin Hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida will even be hosting a special Mother’s Day celebration. There will be a brunch at Garden Grove, the hotel’s character-dining restaurant on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 11:30 am to 2:00 p.m.

All of the mothers in attendance will receive a complimentary mimosa from the hotel to enjoy with their meal. The entire family will be able to enjoy the meal though by visiting with characters throughout their meal in the restaurant’s park-like atmosphere. The restaurant will feature a unique menu for the event with dishes including a create-your-own eggs benedict station, salads, soups, and a buffet featuring seared branzino (fish), wild mushroom ravioli, honey-baked petite chicken and more.

The Swan and Dolphin Hotel also features the luxurious, Balinese-themed Mandara Spa, five pools, a beach, Westin Heavenly Beds and much more to help mom enjoy her special day! There are also great gifts you can purchase for Mother’s Day at Disney World. You can read a full list here.

Reservations can be made by calling 407-934-1618 or visiting www.swandolphin.com. The cost of the brunch is $35.99 for adults, $19.99 for children (ages 3 – 9), and free for children under three. Tax and gratuity is not included in this price and an 18% gratuity will be added to all checks. The hotel will not accept any discounts, promotions or coupons for this event.

Are you ready to book your Mother’s Day celebration at Disney World? Contact Siera today for your free quote! Siera is an agent with Destinations in Florida, the official travel agency of Chip and co!

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Disney Interactive and Lilly Diabetes Launch Dedicated Lifestyle Website

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Earlier this week Disney Interactive launched a new online destination in collaboration with Lilly Diabetes. The new offering combines Lilly’s unmatched understanding of diabetes with Disney Interactive’s trusted online resource of parenting tools, information and community.

For both the child and family, the challenges of living with diabetes can be daunting. To help families, the special online destination dedicated entirely to type 1 diabetes resides on Spoonful, Disney’s newest website for moms, at http://spoonful.com/type1.

The site contains articles, videos and advice from caregivers raising children with type 1 diabetes and highlights ways families can establish a new routine and let kids be kids. It will also feature important topics such as how to plan for vacations, sleepovers and extracurricular activities as well as tips on how to talk to friends, teachers and coaches about type 1 diabetes.

If you know anyone who could use this information please share this news with them.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Sunshine

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