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Ring in a Happy New Year with Special Dining, Dance Parties and Fireworks Galore at WDW

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Ring in a Happy New Year with Special Dining, Dance Parties and Fireworks Galore at WDW

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night occurrence. Fireworks and nighttime shows will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at the parks on Dec. 31, 2012, while revelry of other sorts takes place elsewhere throughout the Vacation Kingdom.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store:

  • At Epcot, guests can dance away 2012 to the beat of the DJs stationed at select pavilions throughout the evening and watch “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” salute the new year at 7 p.m. and 11:42 p.m. A buffet dining experience inspired by Disney’s classic animated films Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 will take place at World ShowPlace facility, with reservations available from 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Priced at $68.67 for adults and $44.37 for children. Park admission is required.
  • At Disney’s Hollywood Studios rock in the New Year with resident family of landscapers/rock and roll musicians, Mulch, Sweat, and Shears! “The Mulch, Sweat, and Shears New Years Eve Spectacular” blasts off on a specially built stage in front of Disney’s Hollywood Studios signature Sorcerer Hat icon and includes contemporary rock, funk, and classic rock and roll favorites. The four concert sets will feature pyrotechnics and special effects and lead up to ringing in the New Year with Mulch, Sweat, and Shears playing live accompaniment to a full scale fireworks spectacular in order to welcome the start of 2013 properly!
  • At DisneyQuest, located at Downtown Disney, there is a family-friendly cyber celebration from 8 p.m. -1 a.m. Guests are entertained with a DJ Dance Party, character meet and greets, plus unlimited access to games and DisneyQuest attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean, Virtual Jungle Cruise and CyberSpace Mountain. There’s a confetti drop and festive party favors as the clock strikes midnight. Partygoers also get a coupon for a quick service entrée, side and drink. Tickets go on sale soon at 407-934-7639.
  • At Cirque du Soleil, located at Downtown Disney, all guests attending the Dec. 31 performances will receive a limited-edition Walt Disney World/Cirque trading pin. Shows are at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For pricing contact 407/WDW/SEAT
  • Disney Cruise Line offers a New Year’s Party complete with music, sparkling wine in commemorative flutes and a midnight countdown to guests sailing on select cruises departing in late December. For booking, call 888-325-2500.
  • Registered guests at select Disney resort hotels will be treated to music and entertainment. At Narcoosee’s restaurant (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), for instance, there will be a four-course dining experience for $161.85 for adults and $77.19 for children, plus DJ, balloon artist and special fireworks viewing.
  • Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort offers a special-ticket New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with a video DJ and limited viewing of Epcot’s Fireworks.

For specific information about other holiday dining offerings at Disney resort hotels on Dec. 31, call 407/WDW/DINE.

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Wreck-It Ralph Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Chip
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Wreck-It Ralph Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, from Disney’s newest animated adventure comedy “Wreck-It Ralph,” in theaters in 3D Nov. 2, will soon make their debut in a new character greeting experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests visiting The Magic of Disney Animation attraction will be invited to step through Game Central Station, a key location from the film, where they’ll catch glimpses into various game worlds on their way to a meeting with Ralph and Vanellope in the candy-coated cart racing game, “Sugar Rush.” Look for Ralph and Vanellope to join the Disney’s Hollywood Studios family of stars this November.

About the characters:

Ralph:As the bad guy in the ’80s-era, 8-bit game “Fix-It Felix, Jr.,” Ralph is tired of being overshadowed by the good-guy star of the game. Ralph sets out on a game-hopping journey across the arcade to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

Vanellope: A feisty misfit from the candy-coated cart-racing game “Sugar Rush,” Vanellope Von Schweetz wants nothing more than to join the ranks of the “Sugar Rush” racers.

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Club Penguin’s Halloween Party Gets Spookier with Disney Parks Inspired Haunted Mansion and new Halloween Single, “Ghosts Just Wanna Dance”

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Chip
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Club Penguin’s Halloween Party Gets Spookier with Disney Parks Inspired Haunted Mansion and new Halloween Single, “Ghosts Just Wanna Dance”

Ghosts and ghost hunters have taken over Disney’s Club Penguin, the #1 virtual world for kids, in its annual Halloween Party. With over 6 million penguins taking part in last year’s event, Club Penguin’s Halloween Party is the biggest Halloween event online for kids. The fun and fright continues in this year’s event, where players will need to solve the mystery of ghost-researcher Gariwald VIII’s disappearance and uncover the secrets behind his Walt Disney Parks and Resorts-inspired haunted mansion.

While solving the spooky mystery, members can turn into ghosts and haunt the Island, and all players will have the chance to become ghost hunters and catch rogue ghosts.  Players can also listen to the latest Club Penguin single, “Ghosts Just Wanna Dance” and take part in two new spook-tacular scavenger hunts. The Halloween Party will begin on October 18 and run until November 1.

Some haunting highlights of the 2012 Club Penguin Halloween Party include:

  • Spooky Island Transformation: The Island will be overrun with ghosts and it is up to players to protect it by becoming ghost hunters.
  • Walt Disney Parks and Resorts-Inspired Haunted Mansion: This year’s party will feature a new haunted mansion, inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction found at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. By exploring the 9-room mansion, fans will discover numerous nods to the infamous ride, like the maid and butler costumes worn by Haunted Mansion cast members.

Spider-Man Makes History With New Guinness World Record Title

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Spider-Man Makes History With New Guinness World Record Title

I’ve always been a huge fan of Spider-Man, because the character is one of the most relatable characters written. So it’s no surprise that Spider-Man is also one of the most beloved and well known characters around the world. Being such a popular character means that you’re likely to be around for quite a long time, and Spidey has proven just that this year, now that he’s celebrating his 50th birthday at Marvel. Well, Marvel’s favorite wall crawler, Spider-Man, has just gotten an amazing birthday present as well, as he’s now made history by breaking a new Guinness World Record title, but it may surprise you just what title it’s taken home. Hit the jump for the full article.

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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Strange Allies” Has Padiwans Investigating a Mystery

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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"Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Strange Allies" Has Padiwans Investigating a Mystery

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS—STRANGE ALLIES

Check out the latest “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” comic from Dark Horse featuring one of my favorite Star Wars writers Ryder Windham!

With so many Jedi Generals occupied with the Clone Wars, assignments that would usually go to Knights or Masters are falling to Jedi in training–in this case, masterless Padawan Nuru Kungurama. Accompanied by his squad of clone troopers and a hulking swoop biker named Gizz, Nuru’s job begins as a routine protection detail but soon evolves to include a mystery massacre, the hijacking of a space freighter, and the kidnapping of a group of orphaned younglings!

Ryder Windham’s Breakout Squad from the prose series The Clone Wars: Secret Missions comes to comics!

Preview and download a digital copy HERE.

CREATORS

Writer: Ryder Windham
Artist: Ben Dewey
Colorist: Mae Hao
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux
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Celebrity Narrators Share Christmas Story During Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, 2012

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Chip
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Celebrity Narrators Share Christmas Story During Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, 2012

Hollywood sensation Geena Davis headlines a list of a dozen celebrities scheduled to host one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort — Candlelight Processional. This joyous retelling of the Christmas story is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Candlelight Processional takes place at World Showcase in America Gardens Theatre at Epcot from Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, 2012 with three performances nightly: 5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 p.m.

Narrators scheduled to appear (subject to change):

  • Nov. 23 – 25               Geena Davis
  • Nov. 26 – 29               Neil Patrick Harris
  • Nov. 30 – Dec. 1       Whoopi Goldberg
  • Dec. 2 – 4                     Andy Garcia
  • Dec. 5 – 7                     Blair Underwood
  • Dec. 8 & 9                   James Denton
  • Dec. 10 – 13                Jodi Benson
  • Dec. 17 – 19                TBA
  • Dec. 20 – 22              Trace Adkins
  • Dec. 23 – 25              Gary Sinise
  • Dec. 26 – 28              Amy Grant
  • Dec. 29 – 30             Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason

Candlelight Dinner packages are available at select restaurants by calling 407-WDW DINE. 407/939-3463. Packages are available on select nights and include dinner, a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances and pre-arranged fireworks viewing. Availability is limited

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Deck the Halls for 20 Nights during the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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Deck the Halls for 20 Nights during the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Families can deck the halls starting this November with 20 evenings of holiday splendor with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a festive tradition immersing families in the holiday spirit on selected nights during the months of November and December:

  • Nov.9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
  • Dec.2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21

Beginning at 7 p.m. (after regular park hours), guests with special event tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can enjoy all the yuletide and cheer with lively stage shows, spectacular fireworks, a unique holiday parade and holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and a prediction of snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A.Partygoers also can take in the spectacle of Cinderella Castle, adorned with thousands of shimmering white lights, covering the turrets and towers like a glistening blanket of ice. The twinkling lights create an elegant wintry effect perfect for the seasonal celebration.

For more information, visit www.Disneyworld.com/Christmasparty. NOTE: this is a hard ticket special event after regular park hours; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended

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Battle of the Moderate Resorts – Caribbean Beach Vs. Coronado Springs

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Battle of the Moderate Resorts - Caribbean Beach Vs. Coronado Springs
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When looking around Disney planning sites, one of the questions that pops up often is Caribbean Beach or Coronado Springs.  On the surface, they seem similar.  I’ve stayed at both and can assure you they are very different.  Lets see how they fared in the battle of the Moderate Resorts.

In the Left Corner we have Coronado Springs:

  • Southwestern U.S./Mexican theme
  • Opened in 1997, renovated several times since
  • Consists of three themed areas  (Casitas, Ranchos, Cabanas), plus the Convention Center
  • One Main building El Centro, includes dining, shops, check-in, concierge and transportation
  • 22 acre lake Lago Dorado in center of resort, with connecting promenade
  • Convention center features 220,000 sq. feet of meeting space

In the Right Corner we have Caribbean Beach:

  • Caribbean Tropical/Island theme
  • Opened in 1988, renovated several times since
  • Consists of five islands-Martinique, Aruba,  Jamaica,Trinidad (North and South) and Barbados
  • Two Main Buildings.  Customs House for check-in, lobby concierge and transportation.  Old Port Royale houses dining, shopping, concierge and arcade
  • 45 acre lake called Barefoot Bay, with a center island picnic area Caribbean Cay
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Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets Sold At Target Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Children's Apparel Network Recalls Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets Sold At Target Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Children’s Apparel Network, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets

Manufacturer: Children’s Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The surface coating on the zipper of the fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled product is a two-piece coordinated set with fleece hoodie and t-shirt. They were sold in red/white, gray/red, and black/blue color combinations and in assorted sizes from 12M to 5T. The hoodies have Disney character designs in three different styles. “RN 16435” and the following identification number, corresponding to the style, are printed on the label along the hoodie’s side seam.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for approximately $18.

Remedy: Consumers should take the product away from the child immediately and return the set to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Children’s Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.childrensapparelnetwork.com and click on the “Press” link.

 

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Disney Store Revamps Website with New Features

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Disney Store Revamps Website with New Features

It’s not only the Disney.com website that recently just got a makeover.  The Disney Store website at DisneyStore.com has been redesigned as well!

One of the new features is that shoppers are now able to record and customize a “Disney Magical Message” video to send along with any DisneyStore.com gift purchase! Other new features include enhanced tools for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest as well as by desktop, tablet or mobile means!  A new animation feature lets users interact with favorite characters and classic Disney films.

The Disney Store retail chain started in 1987.  There are now more than 200 Disney Store locations in North America and more than 140 stores worldwide.

Give the new DisneyStore.com a test drive and tell us what you think!

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Raytheon honors service members and military families at Shades of Green at the Walt Disney World Resort

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Raytheon honors service members and military families at Shades of Green at the Walt Disney World Resort

Raytheon Company is honored to renew its sponsorship of the Raytheon Wounded Warrior Suite at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Raytheon Wounded Warrior Suite provides wounded service members and their families with a 1,200-square-foot ADA compliant suite that can accommodate up to 10 adults and four children.

“Raytheon salutes and thanks all of our service members and their families who make daily sacrifices on our behalf,” said Pamela Erickson, Raytheon’s vice president of Community Relations. “Our continued support for Shades of Green® and the Wounded Warrior Suite is a small token of our appreciation to those we can never thank enough.”

Raytheon also hosted character breakfasts for military families today, during which children of all ages had a chance to meet their favorite Disney characters at Shades of Green. The breakfasts, which the company hosts annually, were capped off with cake to celebrate Raytheon’s 90th anniversary and the third anniversary of Raytheon’s Sum of all Thrills experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot.

The Shades of Green Resort provides active service members, veterans and their families with a vacation filled with fun and relaxation at an affordable cost. Shades of Green is operated as an Armed Forces Recreation Center by the U.S. Army in support of all branches of the U.S. military, their family members and guests.

Raytheon’s relationship with Shades of Green began in 2009 with the company’s donation of The Family Technology Center, a game room for the guests’ “home away from home.” The center includes plasma televisions, personal computers, Nintendo Wii™ and Microsoft Xbox systems, providing an on-site extension of the Disney experience – to relax, connect and enjoy a family experience.

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“Star Wars: Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets #1” – Classic Characters Make an Appearance in Dark Horse Comic

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"Star Wars: Agent of the Empire - Hard Targets #1" - Classic Characters Make an Appearance in Dark Horse Comic

Jahan Cross returns to his homeworld of Alderaan for a celebration hosted by Bail Organa in honor of the current Count Dooku. But the situation turns deadly when an assassin kills the Count, and Cross finds himself working both sides of the intrigue!

Thus begins a new assignment for Cross—one that will tear at his loyalties, strain his friendships, and bring him into close contact with his own estranged father. All in a day’s work for Jahan Cross, Agent of the Empire!

• Guest-starring Princess Leia and Boba Fett!

CREATORS

Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Davide Fabbri
Inker: Christian Dalla Vecchia
Colorist: Wes Dzioba
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux
Preview and purchase a digital copy HERE.
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