“The Brave Little Toaster” Gets a Modern Update

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September 24, 2012

For the fourth year in a row, Disney Gift Cards will release an exclusive design celebrating this year’s theme for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase: “Taste Your Way Around the World.”

This design will be available exclusively at Epcot for a limited time during the festival. It is offered as a full-sized card as well as a convenient mini-sized wristlet so you can literally have it on-hand as you hop from country to country.

Family of Boy Killed in Bus Mishap Settles Lawsuit with Disney

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September 24, 2012

Family of Boy Killed in Bus Mishap Settles Lawsuit with Disney

Kelly Brubaker, mother of Chase Brubaker, a 9-year-old boy who was accidentally hit and killed in April 2010, by a Walt Disney World bus has settled her lawsuit with The Walt Disney World Company. Brubaker, who filed an auto-negligence lawsuit against Disney and the bus driver back in October 2010, settled last month for undisclosed terms, a spokeswoman announced.

Chase Brubaker, a Redington Beach residence, was at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on April 1, 2010, with his family when tragedy struck. Chase and another child were riding bicycles on the sidewalk, when Chase veered off the sidewalk and into the oncoming bus. Chase fell off his bike at the time and was run over by the rear right tire said the Florida Highway Patrol.

Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger would not disclose details of the settlement. “The case has been settled to the parties’ satisfaction,” she said.

Kelly Brubaker and Chase’s family has insisted that the accident was the fault of Disney and the bus driver, who had over 30 years experience with Disney.

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Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World! (chipandco.com)

Family of Boy Killed in Bus Mishap Settles Lawsuit with Disney

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September 23, 2012

We’re having so much fun on Pinterest finding and pinning our favorite things. Follow our Chip and Co Pinterest Page for the best in Disney Park News, Planning Tips, Giveaways, and More.

Come check us out and enjoy our many Disney Pins. While your there feel free to share and comment on them!

Also watch for special Giveaways ONLY for our Pinterest Fans!

$25 Disney Gift Card Giveaway (chipandco.com)
Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker Giveaway (chipandco.com)

Marvel Studios To Relocate to Glendale Closer to Disney

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September 23, 2012

Pretty soon Mickey Mouse and Spiderman may soon be spotted eating lunch at the Walt Disney Studios Commissary…

The Marvel Studios are moving closer to the Disney Studios. Marvel will be relocating to new offices in Glendale, CA which is minutes away from the Walt Disney Studios. The move will affect about 150 Marvel staffers and is supposed to be completed by the spring of 2013.

Marvel had been the largest tenant in the Raleigh Studios (where they are moving from in Manhattan Beach, CA) for the past four years. But Raleigh won’t we too negatively impacted by the move. James Cameron’s Lightstorm Enterainment will be producing the next two “Avatar” sequals at Raleigh for over the next five years.

James Gunn Confirmed to Direct Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (chipandco.com)
Joss Whedon Signs With Marvel Through 2015; Will Do ‘Avengers 2′, a TV Show, and More (chipandco.com)

App Review: Disney Publishing’s Bambi Interactive App!

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September 23, 2012

The Disney Publishing Group is at it again, and offering a really good deal on some great interactive books. You may remember seeing that Disney Publishing recently released the Disney Classic Dumbo as an iOS app, working on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices. With that release, they opened up the vault and are offering some great prices on their other Disney Classics, including this one, Bambi! From now until September 26th, you can get the Bambi Interactive Storybook app for $1.99 instead of its normal $3.99 price tag.

Menu Changes at Beaches & Creams Soda Shop

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September 23, 2012

According to AJ over at The Disney Food Blog, Beaches & Cream in Disney’s Beach Club Resort has made some changes on their menu again.

There are several big changes to the entrée’s section and Sundaes Menu and even the Kids menu gets some fine tuning.

For the Hot Off The Grill section they have updated and fancified some of their burger selections to include a Bacon Angus Burger, served with blue cheese and barbecue sauce; the Beaches Rachel Sandwich, which features pastrami, sauerkraut, arugula, swiss and peppercorn-Russian dressing; and a Chicken Caesar Sandwich that hosts a Caesar salad on the sandwich. Plus Tomato Bisque as an option sounds like a crowd favorite.

Gone from the menu are the Roast Beef Sub, Turkey Sandwich, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Upgraded on the menu is the turkey sandwich has been upgraded to a Classic Turkey Club and the Roast Beef Sub is now an open-face Roast Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Rumor has it that those pickle spears are made in-house now and there is no double cheeseburger anywhere on the menu so it may be gone as well…stay tuned!

For the Sundaes menu there have been a few changes here as well.

Disney Magic Celebrates Galveston as the Newest Regional Home Port for Disney Cruise Line

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September 23, 2012

In accordance with maritime tradition, Disney Cruise Line Captain Robert Olmer and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic for a plaque exchange ceremony. To salute its arrival to the Lone Star State, the Disney Magic donned a Texas-sized cowboy hat on the ship’s funnel as crew members and Disney characters waved from the upper decks of the vessel. Members of the Ghostriders equestrian drill team from Houston galloped nearby as the ship sailed into port.

“The city and the Port of Galveston have made the officers and crew members of the Disney Magic feel right at home, and we are so happy to be here,” said Disney Cruise Line Captain Olmer. “With these sailings, families from the central southern U.S. have the opportunity to sail from a port close to their own backyard. While in Galveston, families can enjoy the historic district, beaches, museums and festivals and soak up that famous Southern hospitality.”

Disney is Scheduled to Open Boutiques in JCPenneys

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September 23, 2012

Disney is partnering with JCPenney and their shops within a shop program, by opening approximately 500 boutiques in JCPenney Stores across the country. This Fall, 500 shops will open with Walt Disney products that are exclusive to this retailer.

The boutiques are continuing JCPenney’s direction as of late with the shops with a shop approach that is to help JCPenney turn itself around and generate revenue.

According to one source, “The Disney shops will average 750 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. and sell costumes, plush toys, figurines, footwear, sleepwear, underwear, backpacks, lunch totes and apparel for boys, girls and babies.”

Many are reporting that these two companies make for strange partners, considering Disney’s brand has remained strong recently while JCPenney’s has struggled. But with the new approach JCPenney’s is focused on and the fact that Disney has similar agreements that work, where they provide licensed products to other retailers, such as Macy’s Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., so they know what they are doing – they may just in fact prove all the naysayers wrong.

Don’t Forget! Free Haircuts for Kids at JCPenney Salons in August (couponingtodisney.com)
Disney Baby Store Opens in Glendale California at The Americana at Brand – Soft Opening Review (jedimouseketeer.blogspot.com)

Disney is Scheduled to Open Boutiques in JCPenneys

Disney Sponsors Inventive Activities For Kids And Families During World Maker Faire 2012

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September 22, 2012

Disney Sponsors Inventive Activities For Kids And Families During World Maker Faire 2012

Disney/ABC Television Group will sponsor interactive activities for kids and families to celebrate creativity and innovation, at World Maker Faire 2012, a two-day exposition spanning science, technology and the arts at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), September 29-30. These next generation of thinkers and tinkerers are invited to take part in an inventive healthy cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Carla Hall, co-host of ABC’s popular daytime series “The Chew“; participate in activities inspired by Disney’s hit series “Phineas and Ferb” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates“; and use human-power to activate an eco-friendly Disney XD game.

“Imagination and innovation inspire everything we do at Disney/ABC, so we applaud and encourage these dreamers and thinkers who delight in the magic of discovery to drive positive changes in the world,” said Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. “The New York Hall of Science and World Maker Faire are perfectly aligned with our mission to connect kids and families to the excitement of innovation through entertainment, learning and play.”

“Disney has been a sponsor of NYSCI for more than a decade. We have collaborated on many projects that encourage kids and families to think creatively and be curious about our world,” said Margaret Honey, president and CEO of NYSCI. “Disney/ABC Television Group is a natural partner with World Maker Faire, and we are thrilled to have Carla and the entire Disney team involved in what is quickly becoming New York’s premiere showcase of science, technology and invention.”

Happy Birthday Disney’s “Where’s my Water” App

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September 22, 2012

Since making its debut one year ago, Disney’s Where’s My Water? has made quite a splash! As the breakout mobile game of the past year, Swampy has cleaned up, on his way to 2 billion showers, and 44 days at the No. 1 spot on the US App Store. Along the way, the “Where’s My…” franchise has been downloaded more than 100 million times.

Today, September 22, 2012, Swampy is celebrating his 1st Birthday, with the one-year anniversary of the launch of Where’s My Water?.

To celebrate the incredible first year for Disney’s very first original character for mobile, Disney is pulling back the “shower” curtain with a new infographic that features the most detailed statistics and background ever released on Where’s My Water? – detailing the most important milestones in the life of Swampy the Alligator.

In addition, players can join in the celebration with an exclusive free birthday-themed level in Where’s My Water? titled, “Make a Wish,” in addition to 10 more free Lost Levels and 40 new Mystery Duck levels! Hint: Tap the birthday present on Where’s My Water?’s main menu to unwrap the secret birthday level!

Happy Birthday Disney's "Where's my Water" App

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