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A Disney Lifesaver… Disney World’s Baby Care Centers

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My wife and I love taking our girls to Walt Disney World when they are young. I know many people want to wait till they get older but I have always lived by the Proverb “Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it.” So we have been taking our girls from 5 months on. One of the lifesavers for us has been the Baby Care Centers.

Baby Care Centers are in all 4 theme parks and each have their own theme inside. They are a perfect place to break away from the park to change and feed your little ones. Not only do they have changing tables, rocking chairs, nursing mom rooms,  and restrooms; they have a little mini drug store in there too. You never know when you might need some children’s Tylenol or Motrin.

Here are their locations:

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Magic Kingdom theme park features a Baby Care Center next to The Crystal Palace restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A. There is a lot of traffic going towards the Crystal Palace but the restrooms and baby care center are not to busy. It’s next door to the First Aid Center.

Undercover Cop Car Hits Disneyland Employee

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A Disneyland employee was struck by an undercover police car in Anaheim earlier this week. The female employee was transported to a local hospital and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The accident occured near Disneyland Drive and Magic Way around 10pm Monday night.

Alicia Handy of Lakewood said the accident took place only a few feet in front of her.

“We were just trying to go back to the car after a day at Disneyland,” Handy said, “and I think it was a Disneyland employee in front of us. The pedestrian light had completely changed. We were crossing totally legally and I guess the guy in the turn lane just didn’t see her.”

Undercover Cop Car Hits Disneyland Employee

George Clooney Officially Set to Star in Brad Bird’s ‘1952’

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We just recently learned that Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof’s new science fiction film ‘1952‘ will be be release on December 19, 2014. While the plot is being kept under wraps at this time, the movie is an original film that is said to be an extraterrestrial film in the vein of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’. Now it looks like we have our leading man for the film, and it’s none other than George Clooney. While Clooney was rumored for some time to be a part of the film, it’s now confirmed that he has signed to play the lead role in the film.

Brad Bird, who is best known for his animated film work on films such as ‘The Iron Giant’, and of course his two Pixar films ‘The Incredibles’ and ‘Ratatouille’, made his breakout live action film by directing 2011’s critically and commercially successful ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’, the fourth entry in Tom Cruise’s popular franchise. Bird seemed to make a seamless transition from animation to live action, and created one of the most entertaining films that year, so my hope for ‘1952’ is already very high. I love the idea of him directing a sci-fi film in the vein of Steven Spielberg’s classics, much like J.J. Abrams did in 2011 as well with ‘Super 8’. I’m a huge fan of Bird, so seeing him move forward with this definitely makes me very excited.

Additional Dates Added For Kids Sale Free From Miami on Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line has added new sail dates to its Miami Kids Sail Free Offer. Clients can choose from 4-night Bahamian cruises or 5-night Western Caribbean cruises with most itineraries including a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

The following dates will be available beginning Jan. 14, 2013:

4-Night Bahamas

  • 4/18/2013

5-Night Western Caribbean

  • 4/8/2013
  • 4/13/20/13
  • 4/22/2013
  • 4/27/2013

Offer Details:

Kids 17 and under sail FREE when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A – 11B on most Miami sailings Jan. 14 – Feb. 25, 2013 (excluding February 16)and April 8 – April 27, 2013. Rate does not include Government Taxes and Fees of approximately $80 per person for a 4-night Bahamian cruise and $65 per person for a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise (all amounts subject to change).

When Amanda is not planning Disney Vacations for her friends and family you can find her covering Disney World Park Info and Interesting News Stories!
Additional Dates Added For Kids Sale Free From Miami on Disney Cruise Line

Catch an Outdoor Disney Movie at Walt Disney World

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When most people think of Disney they don’t think of seeing a movie, but there are some resorts that offer a nightly Outdoor Disney Movie on a huge screen usually by the pool or in special areas at the various Disney Resorts. Best of all it is 100% FREE!

Here is a list of the resorts where you can see a different Disney movie, usually on most nights of the week. Schedules can change so check ahead with the resort before you head on over.

Chip’s Tips: All of the resorts mentioned show a different movie every night so please check with the resort for showtime and title. Most times if you head to concierge desk they can make a few calls for you. There are also websites that list out all the movies ahead of time. 

One common misconception is that you need to be staying at the resort to enjoy these movies. If the guards let you in you can go and enjoy the movie with everyone else with no questions asked.

So grab a snack, a drink, and a blanket and enjoy a Outdoor Disney Movie under the stars.

Sunshine is a Disney fanatic. You will find her counting the days until she goes back to Disney, while annoying her daughter with all things Disney.

Catch an Outdoor Disney Movie at Walt Disney World

Wilderness Explorers Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Spring

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You remember from the movie Up, young Russell from the film is a dedicated Wilderness Explorer who can’t wait to earn badges by having all kinds of adventures while learning about the world.

We’re happy to announce that the Wilderness Explorers adventure organization is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with a planned opening this spring. Soon, guests can become Wilderness Explorers and experience the entire park using their field guides, completing challenges and earning badges as they go. With more than 30 badges available, Wilderness Explorers is fun for the whole family and helps guests experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom and its themes in a new and exciting way.

Stay tuned for more info…

Wilderness Explorers Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Spring

‘Disney Infinity’ Event Recap

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Yesterday, I had a chance to go out to the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, CA, to get a first ever look at the new Disney game and platform, ‘Disney Infinity‘. Imagine a world inhabited by all your favorite Disney characters, where anything can happen, as long as you have the imagination to make it happen. This is the world of ‘Disney Infinity’, a very fun and exciting new platform Disney has created to give fans a chance to delve deeper into the Disney worlds like never before. The game seems to be similar to the ‘Skylander’ platform game that has become popular over the last year or so, but I can definitely say that I’m really buying into ‘Infinity’ more than I ever bought into ‘Skylanders’.

The game looks to be a cool way to explore the universes Disney characters live in a way we’ve never really had the chance to before. All the worlds throughout the game will look and feel exactly like the worlds we’ve grown to know and love, making you feel like you’re actually walking around inside the films and TV shows. It’ll also give you the chance to answer questions you may have always wondered, but could never answer, like who would win in a sword fight, Captain jack Sparrow or Phineas? The game is going to be hugely interactive, giving you a chance to also build your own worlds, and create your own unique take on the characters. The idea initially started when ‘Toy Story 3’ was in production, and the idea is what if there was a game where we got to be like Andy, and have all our favorite Disney characters as toys and play with them in new and exciting adventures, making them anything we wanted it to be. It goes back to the basics of everything we ever loved about playing with toys when we were younger, and the game really feels just like that.

Director Zack Snyder Developing a Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Film

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It looks like the ‘Star Wars’ train is full steam ahead right now. While we’ve heard about the possible new TV series on ABC, and we know that LucasFilm is planning a new trilogy set after ‘Return of the Jedi’, but now it looks like they’re taking a page out of the Marvel book and developing films that are set outside of the new trilogy.

It looks like Zack Snyder, who is currently working with DC on his new Superman film, ‘Man of Steel’, has quietly developing the film over at LucasFilm for some time now, and the film is said to be inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s classic film ‘Seven Samurai’, and will follow a group of Jedi on a new mission.

It’s a Duel Between Two Woman on an all new Switched At Birth on ABC Family

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MELODY TAKES BAY, EMMETT, NOAH AND NATALIE ON A TOLERANCE RETREAT ON A NEW EPISODE OF “SWITCHED AT BIRTH,” AIRING MONDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 8:00 ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

After things come to a head between the hearing students and the deaf kids at Carlton School for the Deaf, Melody (guest star Marlee Matlin) decides to take everyone on a Tolerance Retreat, on an all new episode of “Switched at Birth,” airing Monday, January 21 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

In “Duel Between Two Women,” Bay finds herself on the wrong end of Natalie’s wrath, forcing Melody to take everyone on a Tolerance Retreat to help bridge the divide between them.
Meanwhile, Kathryn possibly hurts John’s campaign during a radio interview. Regina gets bad news about her health. Toby and Lana bond.

Bay on a tolerance retreat sounds rather interesting! Can’t wait to see how that goes over especially considering the language barriers between the kids. Do you think what Melody did will help or just make it worse? Will Kathryn ruin John’s chances well i guess you have to tune in!

Stay tuned for more Switched at Birth

  • The Awakening Conscience strikes on an all new episode of Switched At Birth on ABC Family (chipandco.com)
  • ABC Family starts production on new drama pilot “The Fosters” (chipandco.com)
It's a Duel Between Two Woman on an all new Switched At Birth on ABC Family

New Bonus Code for Disney Movie Rewards Members

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Greetings Disney Movie Rewards Members! Exciting news about a new Disney Movie Rewards Code that you can use.

This code gives you an extra 50 points the next time you enter a code from a movie:

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Just head over to your Disney Movie Rewards account and enter the new code.  But do not delay too much as it is only good  until 2/1.

 

New Bonus Code for Disney Movie Rewards Members

Chip and Co T-Shirt Shop is now open for business

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Now is your chance to own a piece of history. Ok not really but the Chip and Co T-Shirt Store is now open for business.

We have partnered up with a great company Embroid Me out of NJ to offer to you some great high quality Chip and Co Gear to sport around the Disney Parks. We have T-Shirts, Polos, Hoodies, you name it.

Also we are offering you a chance to design your own T-Shirts for your Disney Vacations or fun outing. Our friends at Embroid Me can work with you to design anything you like. Their contact info is at the bottom of the store page.

Just click here to check us out and order your Chip and Co shirt today. Or you can click Store at the top of the page.

Thanks!

P.S. – I am working on a design for our Disney Addicts page so you can get your Disney Addict gear really soon.

  • The Walt Disney Studios Release Schedule Update for 2014 and beyond (chipandco.com)
  • All New 2013 Walt Disney World Park Maps (chipandco.com)
Chip and Co T-Shirt Shop is now open for business

Video: Introducing Disney Infinity

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Watch the first official trailer for Disney Infinity, an exciting new video game available in summer 2013 on all major gaming platforms including PS3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS!

For more information join the official Disney Infinity Facebook page www.facebook.com/disneyinfinity or visit http://bit.ly/DisneyInfinityOfficial.

DISNEY INFINITY unlocks the freedom to play with some of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar worlds like never before! You can experience adventures in the worlds of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles and Monsters University – take on the role of Sulley, the naturally gifted ‘scarer’; become Captain Jack Sparrow, the sword-wielding pirate; or transform yourself into Mr. Incredible, one of the world’s greatest crime-fighters. Battle enemies, solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and complete a variety of other unique quests.