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Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard but into a better man as well.
“Oz The Great and Powerful” is produced by Joe Roth, with a screenplay by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (credit not final). Grant Curtis, Palak Patel, Philip Steuer and Josh Donen are serving as executive producers. “Oz The Great and Powerful” opens in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2013.
What kind of souvenir can you get for 51 cents in Disney World? A Souvenir Penny. Every attraction in the country seems to know the power of the penny machine and Disney is no exception. What sets Disney World apart is the sheer number and variety of pennies available. There are blogs devoted to the collectible penny values and updates on locations of the machines. I’m going to keep it simple and give you the low-down on pressed pennies at Disney World.
What are They?
Pressed Penny Machines are typically a crank-type machine which will elongate your penny and stamp a selected image on the front. At Disney most of the machines have a button instead of a crank. The cost involved is two quarters, plus the one penny you wish to smoosh. Although not as prevalent, there are also pressed quarter machines ($1.25, 4 quarters, plus the one to be pressed) throughout the parks and resorts. After depositing your coins, you select an image from several choices and then turn that crank or press the button. For kids, this is their favorite part. Hence the appeal of the penny machine.
Where are They?
Just about everywhere! All the Parks and most of the Resorts will be happy to take your 51 cents. Most of the attractions have a penny machine located near the exit or the gift shop. They will feature images and the name of the ride or attraction which is what makes them a great way to remember your visit.
There are so many things that make my family and I smile at Walt Disney World. The first glimpse of Cinderella Castle as we walk down Main Street, a Mickey balloon, and the smell of cinnamon rolls wafting out of the Main Street Bakery(before Starbucks takes over) just to name a few. One of our absolute favorite reasons to smile at Disney is the food! Planning our dining experiences and trying new restaurants is great fun for us. Some of the restaurants we have tried have become favorites while a few other have been more of a one time experience.
Hands down, our absolute favorite place to eat is ‘Ohana at the Polynesian resort. The first time we ate there we saw a long line of people waiting for a table in a standby line. We looked at each other and asked each other, “Why would you possibly wait in a line like that for dinner?” Well, when we had finished our dinner and were leaving, slowly, with oh so happy stomachs, waiting in that line made perfect sense to us!
The meal is served family style and the Cast Members make you feel like family from the moment you arrive at the restaurant. The atmosphere is beautiful and lots of fun for everyone in the family. And then there’s the food…the glorious food.
While the first thing you may think of when you hear Steve Jobs‘ name is his legendary work at Apple, many people should know the role he played in the creation of Pixar films. Jobs financed the studio for quite some time, even when it was not profitable, because he believed in the work of the company and it’s employees.
So it is fitting that Steve Jobs‘ name now has a permanent place at the Pixar campus, above the entrance to the studio’s main building. It is also especially fitting because Jobs himself played a major role in designing the building his name is now on.
Earlier this year Pixar also paid homage to Jobs in the end credits of Brave with a brief and touching tribute as well.
After a few short days of being available for mobile devices Angry Birds Star Wars has become a huge hit! The combination of the fun and satisfying Angry Birds gameplay and Star Wars theming has been a crossover sensation for fans of the game and those of a galaxy far, far away. If you haven’t downloaded this addictive app what are you waiting for? Let the Force guide you and blast off with Angry Birds Star Wars into a galaxy of fun!
Game description:
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers!
Rebel birds, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Imperial Pigs. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the PIG STAR, and are racing to deliver the plans to the Rebel Birds. Now they need your help!
I have been hearing for a while now about these holiday eBooks from TouringPlans.com and so I am excited to let our Chip and Co. fans know that I am going to be reviewing the “Disneyland Holiday TouringPlans e-Guide 2012“ for you. In the meantime if you are “sold” on this book you can download it now through November 19th and just for being a Chip and Co. fan you are going to receive 25% off! All you have to do is use the code CHIPCO25 and you are saving money on this exciting new eGuide about Disneyland…one of my favorite Disney parks in the US!
TouringPlans had lots of love for the holiday season and it inspired them to create this eBook: “Disneyland Holiday TouringPlans e-Guide 2012“
The eGuide is filled with tons of tips and Christmas planning information that will make this Disneyland guide the perfect tool for ensuring that your Christmas visit is truly magical.
What’s great about this eBooks is that it offers something for everyone. If you’re a first-time or infrequent visitor to Disneyland or just Disneyland at Christmas, the information and planning tips will be second-to-none and it will all be presented in a very pretty package! If you’re a regular Christmas visitor, you’ll still find a lot of useful information in these guides. Sure, you may not need a detailed description of the IllumiNations Peace on Earth tag, but you may not know whether the Holiday Time at Disneyland Tour is worth the money. And after all the tips and tricks are read and seen, this eBook promises that you haven’t seen this many gorgeous Walt Disney World Christmas photos. Well, rest assured my Chip and Co. readers if they say it…they have to prove it and I will be the first to tell!=
The “Disneyland Holiday TouringPlans e-Guide 2012” manages to cram tons of photos, information, and tips. Here’s what you can expect from the eBook:
As you probably already know, Walt Disney World has been busy at work creating an all new “Celebrate the Magic” nighttime projection show at the Magic Kingdom since it’s last showing on Labor Day when it was previously presented as “The Magic, The Memories, and You!“. Well the time has come to “Celebrate the Magic” in a whole new way!
“Celebrate the Magic” is a nighttime projection show that displays on Cinderella Castle and pays tribute to your favorite Disney stories and movies both past and present.
The new show is sure to please, featuring Tinker Bell transforming the castle into a spectacular piece of living art and showcasing Disney fan favorites such as Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, Simba, “Pirates of the Caribbean“, “Brave” and even the most recent “Wreck It Ralph“! And of course there is an appearance in the show by everyone’s favorite mouse!
“’Celebrate the Magic’ draws its inspiration from the love we all share for Disney’s memorable characters, their stories and the imagination that brought them to life,” says Show Director Katy Harris. “The team has been able to combine advances in technology with spectacular imagery and a stirring musical score to create a stunning and immersive way of storytelling. ‘Celebrate the Magic’ takes us on a journey full of wonderful moments our guests will never forget.”
Another great feature of “Celebrate the Magic” is that there will be seasonal updates to the show. The show will debut this month with a segment created just for the holiday season – featuring the return of the “gingerbread castle” as seen during the original show. And down the road seasonal changes will include Disney couples in January, “Lilo and Stitch” and “The Little Mermaid” this summer and of course the Disney villains for next Halloween!
“Celebrate the Magic” will be presented most evenings at the Magic Kingdom. Are you excited for the new “Celebrate the Magic” show? And what seasonal updates would you like to see Disney come out with over the course of this year? Let us know!
It looks like the wildest ride in the wilderness is about to become the wildest ride on your television. ABC is currently developing a new series, titled ‘Big Thunder Mountain’, based around the popular Disney attraction, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Details about the project are being kept tight-lipped at this time, but the show is set to be supervised and produced by Chris Morgan (‘Fast and Furious’, ‘Fast Five’) and written by Jason Fuchs (‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’). This isn’t the first time a Disney attraction has had the Hollywood treatment, including the incredible success of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film franchise starring Johnny Depp, as well as films based on ‘The Haunted Mansion’ with Eddie Murphy, ‘The Country Bears’, and ‘Mission to Mars’. Disney is also developing films based around ‘The Jungle Cruise’, ‘Matterhorn’, and ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’ at this time, as well as Jon Favreau’s ‘Magic Kingdom’.
There’s no date currently set for when, or if, the show will premiere, but if ABC likes the pilot and moves forward, there’s a good chance we could see it as early as next year. What’s very interesting about this is this development is happening hot on the heels of the announcement of a massive Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment at the Disneyland Resort, so could changes in the ride clue us in to the potential stories in the show? Time will tell. I’m excited about the idea of having a new western TV show on a weekly basis, so I’ll be keeping a close on this production. Are you excited to see ‘Big Thunder Mountain’, or would you rather the Disney attractions were left as attractions? Let me know in the comments below, only here on Chip and Company!
So you’ve decided to go to Walt Disney World for your vacation – first off, let me congratulate you on making such a smart decision! So now that you know where you’re going, it’s time to plan – and if it’s your first trip, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the information that’s out there. So, here’s some tips on what you can expect for your WDW trip:
“Not Your Typical Vacation” – WDW is a fast paced, crowded world of Parks and Resorts, and for many its not exactly what you would call “relaxing”. That being said, there ARE ways you can relax and enjoy your surroundings – you can “Resort Hop” and check out the shops, take a stroll, and grab a drink at the bar of all the different WDW Resorts, or you can spend the morning at the Park and leave after lunch (when the Parks tend to get more crowded), for a nap and some pool time back at your Resort, or you can check out some of the lesser known WDW Restaurants and try some new and unique cuisine
The Weather – Florida weather can be….unpredictable at best. During the summer, its likely that it will rain most afternoons, so be prepared and bring a poncho along with you while touring the Parks. The heat and sun can be intense too, so I recommend lots of sunscreen and plenty of water to help you stay hydrated and happy! Basically, expect the unexpected and prepare for any/every scenario when it comes to Disney World weather
