Disney Launches New D-Signed Skylar Collection for Tweens

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October 24, 2012

This holiday season celebrate your spectacular fashion sense with the newest installment of the D-Signed Collection exclusively at Target!

The Skylar Collection is inspired by Skylar Lewis (Olivia Holt, Kickin’ It), the fearless heroine of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Girl vs. Monster. The stylish pieces of the collection reflect Skylar’s larger-than-life personality and rocker attitude with a cool, fearless edge. The color palette is grounded in neutral black, vibrant fuchsia and bright citron, with grey heather and creamy white to round out the assortment.

Below is a sample of pieces from the collection, which is available now for the holiday gifting season:

Butterfly Graphic Tank ($14.99) – This citron zip back tank brings a splash of color to any ensemble, complete with gorgeous butterfly graphic embellished with glitter. Available in sizes XS to XL for ages 8 to 12.

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Disney is Now Developing “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”

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October 24, 2012

Disney has confirmed that 20th Century Fox is no longer overseeing the adaptation of the book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” and that Disney has taken over the project.

Judith Viorst’s classic picture book has been adapted a few times in the past; namely, by HBO and as a stage musical written by Viorst. The new adaptation by Disney adds a new element by the addition of some special talent including Lisa Cholodenko from “The Kids Are All Right” and Steve Carell who will be Alexander’s dad.

First published in 1972, Alexander a ginger-haired five-year old starts his day by tripping on a skateboard and then things go downhill from there. Stay tuned for more details on this new project that is sure to excite fans of the book.

Disney picks up ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ movie (jedimouseketeer.com)
Disney Deal: $6 Off Jake Saves Bucky Plus One Other Disney Junior DVD (couponingtodisney.com)

Mandy Moore Visits Rapunzel at Disneyland Park

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Chip

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October 23, 2012

“Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After” star Mandy Moore visited the Disneyland Resort last week, and made time to stop by Fantasyland for a visit with Rapunzel. Mandy was looking forward to seeing all of the Halloween Time decor and special events here at Disneyland, as well as visiting the new Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. “We want to do everything,” she told me, adding that Space Mountain is her favorite attraction.

A Disney World Foodie Meets Disneyland! (disneyfoodblog.com)
The differences between Disneyland and Disney World (chipandco.com)

Mandy Moore Visits Rapunzel at Disneyland Park

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 Trailer & Screenshots

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October 23, 2012

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.

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Frozen Draft Beer Now Served at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot

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October 23, 2012

Beer lovers rejoice! Now you can try the Frozen Kirin draft beer at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot!

Already a hit in Tokyo, Japan, and sold at more than 650 locations, you’ll find the frozen Kirin in the Garden House, the Kabuki Cafe and in the Tokyo Dining restaurant, says Bob Miller, dining operations manager for Mitsukoshi USA at Epcot.

For the record, it’s a light frozen topping made of beer that keeps the draft nice ‘n cold for about 30 minutes. The topping looks a little like ice cream – but it’s actually beer and tastes like beer.

“The guests were apprehensive, but very curious,” says Miller. “But once they try it, they often come back for another and bring their friends – it definitely makes the beer colder and keeps it colder longer, which is a good thing in the Florida sunshine.”

Cost is $8.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Highlights According to Jess (chipandco.com)
Visiting the Epcot Kidcot Fun Stops (chipandco.com)

Frozen Draft Beer Now Served at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot

Check out Disney’s New Website “Living Worlds”

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October 23, 2012

Disney has a new website, brought to us by Walt Disney Imagineering and Research team, that you can check out that’s mission is “Bringing Immersive Stories to Life in the Real World”. It is not only a new website but a place you can apply to be part of this new project that Disney is collaborating on.

When you go to the home page you find the following info:

Transmedia — the telling of a story across multiple platforms and formats — is a concept we’ve embraced at Walt Disney Imagineering for decades. As the leader in the themed entertainment industry, we want to encourage the transmedia design community to expand the art of immersive storytelling — and that’s where you come in! Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development wants to work with innovative storytellers willing to push the limits to create fully immersive worlds where guests can explore, play and discover deep narratives. To help us achieve this goal, we are excited to announce the Living Worlds program, through which we hope to support the development of a few unique concepts through collaborative project work. Please click here to learn about the program details and apply. With your imagination and today’s technology, the possibilities for immersive storytelling are almost boundless.

The Living Worlds is storytelling because storytelling is in the Imagineer’s DNA and they are looking for new ways to express this art. This new and unique format is something if you love Disney and love storytelling you should check out.

Visit Disneylivingworlds.com for more information!

Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012 (chipandco.com)
More Details: Eerie West Wing of Beast’s Castle in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park (jedimouseketeer.com)

Monorail Happy Hour – An Adult Escape!

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Catie

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October 23, 2012

For those of you who have been to Walt Disney World before, you know that around 2 pm, the Magic Kingdom gets super crowded, the sun gets super hot, and the complaining/meltdowns/tantrums begin – and we aren’t just talking kid meltdowns, I have witnessed many adult ones too! It’s hot, crowded, you’re tired, and you just need a break.

My suggestion? Hop on the monorail and head over to the three monorail resorts for some rest, relaxation, and some adult beverages!

Start your tour at The Grand Floridian Resort, a grand resort with a lot to take in! Stroll around the lobby and check it all out, and then head over to Mizner’s Lounge – where they specialize in vintage ports and brandies. Or, head over to the Lounge at Citrico’s, a cozy bar serving up specialty martinis and international wines. Both lounges also serve a selection of light appetizers in case you should get hungry. After enjoying a martini, I recommend a stroll around the Resort, I especially enjoy the shops here, and the wedding pavillion is beautiful as well.

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2012 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Schedule

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Chip

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October 23, 2012

Every year the Chip and Co site gets bombarded with questions on when Disney will be taping the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade for both Disney World and Disneyland. And every year I deliver to you guys the news well before the other guys.

This year is no different!

I have it on good authority that Walt Disney World will be taping their Christmas Day Parade on November 29th – December 2nd. (No news yet on Disneyland dates) I am not going to share where I got the news but I will share with you the information that was passed to them:

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Epcot Food and Wine Festival Highlights According to Jess

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 23, 2012

I recently attended the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and I have to say this. IT. WAS. AWESOME!

For those that have never been the Food and Wine Festival highlights foods and drinks from around the world. There are nearly thirty unique kiosks set up around the World Showcase Lagoon for your touring pleasure. There are also seminars, demonstrations, and a special Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Highlights According to Jess — Australia’s Menu

We spent nearly three days at Food and Wine and we were able to sample food and drink at nearly every booth. I was blown away by the quality of the food and even though had been to the festival before, was able to try many new things. I highly suggest planning a trip around this event. Some of my favorite things were the Swedish Meatballs from Scandinavia, The Chicken with Macaroni from France washed down with an Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush, The Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey in Greece, the grilled beef skewer with chimichuri sauce in Argentina and The Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel at the Dessert booth. You seriously cannot imagine how good that mousse was! I was a skeptic, but the combination of flavors was out of this world!

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Getting into the Halloween Spirit with Disney’s Spoonful.com

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October 23, 2012

Halloween is fast approaching and I thought it would be fun to share some frighteningly fun craft and recipe ideas from Spoonful.com , Disney’s new family lifestyle site, that will spook you into the haunting holiday spirit and help your family celebrate Halloween!

Get in the ghostly spirit with these dreadfully adorable decorations, including recycled spirit jugs, haunted glassware and more.

Balance out the candy consumption without sacrificing any Halloween fun by serving up hauntingly healthy snacks like carrot fingers, pizza mummies and more.

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Tom Hanks on Becoming Walt Disney for ‘Saving Mr. Banks’

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October 23, 2012

Tom Hanks, one of our day’s beloved actors, spoke recently about his upcoming movie “Saving Mr. Banks” where he has the honor of portraying an even more beloved man, Walt Disney. “Saving Mr. Banks” is a movie about all the behind-the-scenes handling and wrangling it took to produce the classic, “Mary Poppins”.

“It’s like another version of Mary Poppins by way of the relationships between P.L. Travers, who wrote it, and everybody that made the movie cause it was a very contentious experience,” said Hanks.

“Saving Mr. Banks” focuses on the struggle between the author, who wrote the beloved novel in 1934, and Walt Disney who made a promise to his daughters in the 1940s to turn the book into a movie.

From the beginning to it’s 1964 release, Disney and Travers argued over most everything, Arguments ensued over script, tone and casting, with Travers even complaining that her character, as depicted by Julie Andrews in her Hollywood debut, was too pretty and too nice.

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Disney Interactive Releases Second Gameplay Video for “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”

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October 22, 2012

In the latest installment, learn more about Oswald’s backstory and his unique abilities in this entertaining video, narrated by industry luminary Warren Spector, creative director and vice president, Junction Point. Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will release on multiple platforms on November 18th.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Paint and Thinner Video (chipandco.com)
Disney Interactive Unveils Exciting New Levels of Disney Epic Mickey The Power of Two & Power of Illusion (chipandco.com)

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