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Disneyland Resort Offering Up A Deal for Select Rooms

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Save up to 20% on Select Rooms at Hotels of Disneyland Resort

Now, you can save up to 20%* on most Sunday-Thursday night stays at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, and save up to 15% most Friday and Saturday nights, for arrivals April 7 – May 22, 2013. A two-night minimum stay is required.

Offer Details:
Save 20% off a room-only reservation most Sunday-Thursday nights, or save 15% off a room-only reservation most Friday-Saturday nights with a two-night minimum stay, at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa or Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel.

Booking & Travel Windows:
Book this offer March 12 – April 27, 2013 for arrivals April 7 – May 22, 2013. Travel on this offer must be completed by May 24, 2013.

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Changes Coming to Disney Parks for Unaccompanied Park Entry

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There are changes coming to minimum age requirement for unaccompanied park entry at Disney Parks. Disney is always updating policies and finding new ways to make it safer and fun for everyone of all ages. Well they are at it again and this time it will affect those guest age 14 and under.

Disney is making a change to the age of admission policy for all of its US parks, including all the gated attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Locations included are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, DisneyQuest, Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure.

Starting March 23 2013, guests under age 14 will need to be accompanied by a guest age 14 or older. Currently, the policy is that guests under 7 years of age must be accompanied by a guest age 14 or older.

What do you think about these new changes? Let us know in the comment box below.

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Teen Beach Movie gets a release date

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GRACE PHIPPS, GARRETT CLAYTON, MAIA MITCHELL, ROSS LYNCH

SCHOOL’S OUT, SURF’S UP AND KIDS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO DIVE IN TO “TEEN BEACH MOVIE,” A ‘BREAK INTO SONG AND DANCE’ DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING FRIDAY, JULY 19

Disney Channel — which introduced a generation of kids and tweens to movie musicals — will premiere the highly anticipated “Teen Beach Movie,” a modern take on classic beach party movies, FRIDAY, JULY 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The movie trailer will debut exclusively on Disney.com (3:00 a.m., ET/12:00 a.m. PT) and on Disney Channel (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on FRIDAY, MARCH 15.

Starring are Ross Lynch (of Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally” and Hollywood Records’ R5) and Maia Mitchell (ABC Family’s upcoming “The Fosters”) as Brady and McKenzie, surfers who take the last wave of summer, one that mysteriously takes them into a classic beach party movie, Wet Side Story. There, it’s surfers versus bikers for control of the beach hangout…and everyone spontaneously breaks into song and dance. Brady and McKenzie must try to return to present day, but their lives may be changed forever when they inadvertently change the movie’s romantic storyline — and the movie’s handsome surf guy, Tanner, is falling for McKenzie while biker girl Lela is swooning for Brady.

Ah a love triangle can’t wait to see how this one pans out but i do believe it should be one heck of a ride so make sure to tune in!

“Teen Beach Movie” also stars: Grace Phipps (ABC Family’s “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”) as Lela, Garrett Clayton as Tanner, John Deluca as Butchy, Chrissie Fit (“General Hospital”) as Cheechee, with Tony Award-nominated Kevin Chamberlin (“Jessie,” Broadway’s “The Addams Family”) as Dr. Fusion and Steve Valentine (“Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie,” Disney XD’s “I’m In The Band”) as Les Camembert.

Leading up to the premiere, Disney Channel SVOD and verified WATCH Disney Channel users will be treated to a first look at “Teen Beach Movie” beginning MONDAY, JULY 15. The movie’s soundtrack, 12 songs influenced by surf rock, Motown R&B, rockabilly and pop, will be available from Walt Disney Records TUESDAY, JULY 16 on iTunes and in stores nationwide. Acclaimed songwriters and producers Antonina Armato & Tim James, Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis, Chen Neeman, David Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Ali Dee, Mitch Allan, Jason Evigan and Nikki Leonti contributed to the soundtrack.

“Teen Beach Movie” writers are Vince Marcello & Mark Landry (“Zombie Prom”) and Robert Horn (“Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure”). The movie is directed by DGA-nominated Jeffrey Hornaday (Disney Channel’s “Geek Charming,” choreographer of “A Chorus Line,” “Flashdance”) who also choreographed with Chris Scott (“Lemonade Mouth,” “Step Up 4,” “So You Think You Can Dance”). David Buelow (“Bring It On: Fight to the Finish”) serves as executive producer with Robert F. Phillips (“Teen Spirit,” “Valkyrie”) as producer. “Teen Beach Movie” is a production of Rainforest Productions, LLC.

 

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Disney Quick Tip – Use a Disney Rewards Visa Card

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Another great way to both save and earn money for your Disney World vacation is with a Disney Rewards Visa card. This card gives you money back on every purchase you make with the card and can even save you money at select Disney locations. Disney Rewards Visa card holders can use their Disney Dream Reward dollars at Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Aulani, and more!

Chase offers two different Disney Rewards Visa card- the Disney Rewards Visa card and the Disney Premier Visa card. With the Disney Rewards Visa card, you earn 1% back on every purchase you make and pay no annual fee. The Disney Premier Visa card has an annual fee of $49, but cardholders earn 1% back on all purchases and 2% back on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and select Disney locations. How often you will use your card will determine which card is best for you. Disney Premier card holders can also redeem their Disney reward dollars towards airfare. You can use your Disney Dream Reward dollars to pay for your vacation!

Disney Quick Tip - Use a Disney Rewards Visa Card

All Disney visa card holders receive other great perks, regardless of which card you carry. You save 10% every time on purchases of $50 or more at the Disney Store and DisneyStore.com. You can also get six months with no interest when you use your card to pay for your Disney vacation- Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. You can also get a $50 onboard credit with Disney Cruise Line if you pay your vacation in full with your card. When you’re at Disney World, you can get a free 5 x 7 photograph with Mickey Mouse at a special card-member location at Epcot when you show your Disney Rewards Visa card. Plus, you can choose a card with your favorite Disney design!

Another great benefit of having a Disney visa is that you have access to Disney’s special offers before anyone else! You’re the first to hear about and be able to book special promotions!

Do you have a Disney Rewards Visa card? What have you bought with your Disney Dream Reward dollars? What’s your favorite perk of having a Disney Rewards Visa card?

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Mickey’s Shamrock Shorts Cookies

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When it comes to Mickey’s wardrobe, red is the color of choice any day of the week — save one! Come Saint Patrick’s Day, even the Mouse will be wearing green. Decorated with white chocolate shamrock buttons, these festive cookies are a perfect fit for a holiday party or classroom treat.

You’ll need:

  • Template for Mickey’s Shamrock Shorts Cookies
  • Scissors
  • Batch of sugar cookie dough (homemade or store bought)*
  • Rolling pin
  • Flour
  • Wax paper
  • Kitchen knife
  • Baking sheets
  • Cooling rack
  • Green cookie icing (the kind that hardens when it sets up)
  • White chocolate chips
  • Small microwavable mixing bowl

* Note: If the store-bought brand of dough you use is too soft to hold the cookie shapes while baking, you can knead in a little extra flour to stiffen it before rolling it out.

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Disney Unveils Vision for Disney Springs

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Walt Disney World Resort today announced the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.

Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. From boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores, guests will be able to explore a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences and discover options unlike any other currently available in Central Florida.

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Boy Passes Away from Drowning at Pop Century

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Sad news to report today out of Walt Disney World Resort where according to the Orlando Sentinel a 13-year old boy, Anthony Johnson, has passed away from drowning. Last Sunday, the child was pulled out of the pool at Pop Century Resort at the Hippy Dippy pool around 9:30pm and was taken to an Orlando area hospital where he passed away today. He was swimming with his family when they lost sight of him and after a few minutes a cousin spotted him at the bottom of the pool.

The boy’s father performed CPR on the child until paramedics arrived and took over. The family was visiting  Disney on vacation from Fordland, MO.

Lifeguards were at the pool from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and signs are posted that guests swim at their own risk after hours, Disney spokeswoman Marilyn Waters said.

“We are saddened by Anthony Johnson’s passing and our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones. We have reached out to his family to offer care and assistance during this difficult time,” the company said in a statement.

Everyone here at Chip&Co. offers our condolences and prayers to his family during this sad time.
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I’m Going to California Adventure. Now what do I do?

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I always save California Adventure for Day 2. I mean, who doesn’t? Disneyland is the original and still the best place to start, and end…  Yeah okay, you caught me. I always do a 3 (or more) day park hopper for Disneyland. This way I do a full day at each park and split the 3rd day between the two.

So you’ve gone to Disneyland, you’ve listened to my sage advice and riden all the best rides, seen the best shows, and all that Disneyland has to offer. And of course you ate at Blue Bayou, right? right? I mean, I kinda stressed it in that one posting didn’t I?

So here you are at California Adventure… Now What? What do you do first? Well two things, hopefully you read the posting on Radiator Springs Racers so you already knew to get those FastPasses before the park even opened. Second thing you want to do is get your FastPass to World Of Color, if you don’t already have a dining package. Don’t worry World Of Color FastPasses don’t keep you from getting any other ones. It’s simply to help control the crowd by assigning sections.

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All New Areas Open in Fantasyland

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Fantasyland News to keep you prepared for your trip. The New Fantasyland has given us a lot to talk about in the last few months. It being the largest expansion in Disney history it is not yet completed and things are still being added. Below are a few new pieces of information about what is going on for your upcoming trip.

The Enchanted Forest to Storybook Circus access opens for the busy spring period. The walkway between Storybook Circus and New Fantasyland is now open to allow easier access through that area. Located just by the Little Mermaid attraction, the pathway opens daily at 10am through to 10pm in the evening and is expected to remain open to guests through the busy Spring period in mid April 2013.

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Liv & Maddie a new sitcom makes it’s way to Disney Channel

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NEWCOMER DOVE CAMERON LANDS DUAL ROLES IN UPCOMING DISNEY CHANNEL SITCOM, “LIV & MADDIE”
Also Stars in Disney Channel Original Movie, “Cloud 9”

Seventeen-year-old Dove Cameron has landed the dual role of identical twins in the newly-ordered comedy series, “Liv & Maddie” (working title), for Disney Channel. Cameron will star additionally in “Cloud 9,” an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie also announced today.

The series, created and executive-produced by John Beck and Ron Hart (both of “According to Jim”), begins production in April for a fall 2013 premiere. Andy Fickman (“The Game Plan,” “Race to Witch Mountain”), John Peaslee and Betsy Sullenger are also executive producers, and Fickman will direct episodes for the series.

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Having fun with our St. Patrick’s Day Crafts from Disney’s Spoonful.com

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the bend!  Why not take a break from finding the end of the rainbow for some fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts?  Last week I shared a ton of  festive Paddy’s day ideas featured on Disney’s Spoonful.com.  Today I want to show you how easy these crafts are to do and how cute they turned out!  These crafts require easily accessible materials, many of which you may already have on hand.  Add a little extra luck this St. Patrick’s Day with these simple crafts.

Try on a Leprechaun

St. Patrick’s Day Craft #1: Try On Leprechaun

Supplies: a mirror, craft foam, glue and printable templates

Instructions:

1.  Use your mirror as a base for your leprechaun.

2.  Download the templates for the leprechaun at Spoonful.com.

3.  Cut out and trace templates onto craft foam.

4.  Cut out and glue craft foam onto mirror.

5.  Feel like a leprechaun when you look in the mirror!

This craft is super easy!  I did it with my toddler and he really enjoyed playing with glue and putting the pieces together!   He obviously required more guidance than a school-aged child, but with a little moving around of the pieces, and glue on the mirror, we got the job done and enjoyed seeing a leprechaun when we looked in the mirror!

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Traveling to Walt Disney World with Another Family

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Traveling to Walt Disney World with another family can be super fun!  I mean, why not get together with another family-be it friends from school, neighbors, or even the in laws-at the most magical place on earth?  Your kids will have someone their age to enjoy attractions and meals with, you’ll have adult friends to chat over dessert with, and it’ll be awesome!  Right!?

If you are thinking of planning a trip with another family, you’ll want to follow these tips to make it easier and much more fun.

1.  Designate someone to make the resort reservations.  I suggest deciding on a resort, and booking two separate reservations.  After you have done so, you call Disney and give them both confirmation numbers.  You tell them you are traveling together, and that you need adjoining rooms.  They’ll put in the request for you.  I’ve never had my request for adjoining rooms go unanswered.  If adjoining rooms isn’t your thing, or not an option at your resort, ask them for rooms next to each other.

2.  Have each person in your travel party make a list of “must eats”.  From this list, generate some restaurants you’d like to make ADRs for and do it as soon as possible.  Have them hold your reservation under one person’s credit card.  Then, when you get to your meal, you can pay for it as you wish-separately, as one check, or using your DDP credits.  Remember, that with parties of 8 or more, Disney automatically includes an 18% gratuity in your bill.

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