The Aristocats comes to Blu-Ray August 21, 2012

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August 5, 2012

Absolument it’s the Aristocats!!!

Disney’s spectacular 20th full-length animated feature “The Aristocats” arrives for the first time ever in stunning Blu-ray high definition as a Special Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) and Digital, on August 21, 2012. “The Aristocats” invites audiences to relive all the tune-filled feline fun, comedy and adventure of this Disney classic.

The exciting tale takes place in the heart of Paris where a kind and eccentric millionairess, wills her entire estate to ‘Duchess,’ a high society cat, and her three kittens. When the butler Edgar tries to pull off the ultimate catnap caper in order to secure the fortune for himself, it’s up to alley cat Thomas O’Malley and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. “The Aristocats” features the voice talents of Eva Gabor, Phil Harris, Sterling Halloway and legendary French singer Maurice Chevalier, who performs the film’s titular opening song. The legendary Disney songwriting team of brothers, Richard and Robert Sherman, get the joint jumping with the jazz-inspired musical numbers “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat,” “Scales and Arpeggios,” and “Thomas O’Malley Cat.”

“The Aristocats” Special Edition is a purr-fect treat for the whole family. It includes a brand new bonus featurette “The Lost Open” with Richard Sherman taking viewers through the storyboards of a never-before-seen alternate beginning which introduces a deleted character and a deleted song “How Much You Mean To Me” and “Court Me Slowly” written and performed by the Sherman brothers. This song demo was one of the few times Richard and Robert ever sang together. Additional classic bonus features on “The Aristocats” Special Edition include the delightful deleted song, “She Never Felt Alone” and “The Great Cat Family (Excerpt),” which explores the history of cats.

Keep an eye out for the release on August 21st, 2012.

If you love this movie as much as I do you’re thrilled about the new editions and seeing the movie in hi definition.

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The Aristocats comes to Blu-Ray August 21, 2012

Disney World Quick Tips – Using Your Extra Meal and Snack Credits

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August 5, 2012

While on the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan, you are entitled to two meals and one snack per person, per day of your stay. At first glance, we often wonder if we will have enough. Then, as we are on our last days at the parks, we realize that we have been having so much magical fun that we do have some credits to use before going home! Keep in mind that some of these foods travel better by car than by air. But, if you’re creative and thoughtful, you’ll be going home with some goodies to keep the magic going after you’ve left the parks. Also, with the Disney Dining Plan offering one table service, one quick service, and one snack per person per day, that can seem like a daunting amount of food. What if you fill up on table service for a meal, and the thought of eating a quick service meal seems unappetizing. Before you know it, you’ll be left with several quick service dining credits at the end of your trip.

Here are some tips we like to do with our left over credits:

On one of your last park days, consider ordering a pizza from your QSD location at your resort. When you do so, you get a non alcoholic beverage, a full size pizza, and two desserts. This is costs you TWO ADULT meal credits. It can easily feed our family of five, and it helps us use our credits toward the end of our stay.

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My Top 5 Favorite Disney World Eats

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August 5, 2012

My Top 5 Favorite Disney World Eats

Hey there! One of my most favorite Disney topics is Disney dining! I think about the wonderful food and fun snacks at Disney all the time, even my 5 year old can show you where the Dole Whip stand is! So today I wanted to share with you my Top 5 Favorite Disney Meals. If you haven’t tried them yet, I highly suggest each one – these picks will not disappoint!

Coming in at the #5 spot is La Cantina de San Angel. La Cantina is a counter service meal on the Disney Dining plan. Each meal is one credit and you get to pick an entree, drink and dessert! I LOVE Mexican food and enjoy stopping here for lunch while walking around the World Showcase in EPCOT. Some of your options here are Guacamole and Chips, Beef Brisket Tacos, Epanadas De Queso, Chicken Tacos and Nachos! I have tried most of the menu and everything is great! They also have a great kids menu, alcoholic beverages and desserts! I happen to love the churros for dessert, served with a dipping sauce- yum! They also have Mexican popsicles for dessert called Paletas in flavors like cantaloupe, mango and coconut! If you do get a dessert and want to Paletas you can ask the Cast Member at the window to hold on to it until you are finished with your meal, that way it doesn’t melt in the Florida heat!

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New ‘American Idol’ Phillip Phillips Surprises Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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August 5, 2012

The newest “American Idol,” Phillip Phillips, surprised a theater full of park guests Thursday when he made an appearance on-stage at “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Phillips, who hit the top 10 on the charts with his single “Home,” was in central Florida for a performance of the “American Idol Live!” concert tour. The nationwide tour continues through mid-September.

In addition to making a surprise appearance for guests at “The American Idol Experience,” Phillips taped a series of short videos that Walt Disney Entertainment plans to utilize in the future during the attraction experience.

And of course, what visit to Disney Parks would be complete without a meeting with Mickey and Minnie? Disney Parks Blog author and photographer Matt Stroshane shot this picture of the smiling trio posing in front of the attraction.

New ‘American Idol’ Phillip Phillips Surprises Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars documentary ‘Chewie’ now in development

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August 4, 2012

Peter Mayhew the actor behind Han’s best friend Chewbacca!

As reported by Examiner.com – It was high on the 2011 “Black List of Unproduced Screenplays” and now it might be produced. It’s “Chewie,” which will tell the story of actor Peter Mayhew‘s life during the making of original 1977 “Star Wars” film, now known as “Episode IV: A New Hope.”

It’s been reported that “Fanboys” director Kyle Newman is developing the film.

The Black List described “Chewie” as follows:

A satirical behind the scenes look at the making of Star Wars through the eyes of Peter Mayhew (pictured, above) who played Chewbacca.

If done, this documentary will describe Peter Mayhew’s experiences as he tried to balance a career as a hospital worker with playing the Chewbacca character.

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Pocahontas and Pocahontas II Arrive on Blu-Ray August 21!

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August 4, 2012

I’m super duper excited to let you all know that both Pocahontas films will soon be available to own on Blu-ray! I have very fond memories of Pocahontas as a child, so I’m excited that I can re-watch the film in HD!

Here’s the official announcement from Disney!

Two Great Adventures — First Time Ever on Blu-ray™ High Definition!

Available on Blu-ray^TM Combo Pack and Digital — August 21, 2012!

Includes Both Pocahontas Films and Exciting All-New Bonus Features
Burbank, Calif., July 11, 2012 – Walt Disney Pictures’ action-packed animated musical adventures “Pocahontas” and “Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World” debut for the first time ever in vivid High Definition — on August 21, 2012. Combined also for the first time in aTwo-Movie Collection, the exciting release allows families and fans of all ages to own these timeless stories of hope, courage and friendship together in an exciting Disney ‘Combo Pack’ Including Blu-ray and DVD, and also available on HD digital download.

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Disney Dining Plan Price Increase for 2013

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August 4, 2012

We have some bad news to share with you about the 2013 Disney Dining Plan. Along with everything else at Disney World the cost of food is going up.

Here are the details for 2013:

Quick-Service Dining Plan (all year long) $37.58 per night ages 10 and up $14.32 per night age 3 to 9 (2012 was $34.99 and $11.99). See more info on the Quick Service Dining Plan page.

Standard Dining Plan (Value and Regular Season) $55.59 per night ages 10 and up $17.16 per night age 3 to 9 (2012 was $51.54 and $15.02). (Peak Season) $56.94 per night ages 10 and up $18.16 per night ages 3 to 9 012 was $53.54 and $16.02. Read all about the Standard Dining Plan!

Deluxe Dining Plan (Value and Regular Season) $99.97 per night ages 10 and up $26.84 per night ages 3 to 9 (2012 was $85.52 and $23.79). (Peak Season) $102.27 per night ages 10 and up $28.91 per night ages 3 to 9 012 was $89.52 and $25.79.

Le Cellier will also switch to 2 table service credits for lunch in 2013.

For more information visit the best Disney Food Site on the planet. Disney Food Blog!

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Riding the Disney’s Magical Express

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August 4, 2012

Many people have asked us bout getting from the Airport to Disney World. Some take a cab or other shuttle services. For us we like to use Disney’s Magical Express. For more on DME keep reading…

Getting from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World and back used to be quite a bit more complicated than it is today. It was also considerably more expensive than it currently is if you use what I feel is the best available option, Disney’s Magical Express. DME is free, and not just free but incredibly simple to use. Best of all, it almost always works seamlessly if you follow the instructions. Here is the basic sequence of events you follow in using DME:

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Walt Disney World launches ‘My Disney Experience’ app offering wait times, dining reservations, future NextGen Fastpass

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August 4, 2012

As reported by Inside the Magic, Building on the basics of the Mobile Magic app, Walt Disney World today released a new free app called “My Disney Experience.” The new mobile application not only offers an enhanced way for guests inside and out of Disney’s Central Florida theme parks to check ride and show wait times, browse maps, and make dining reservations, but will also eventually link to Disney’s NextGen Fastpass system.

The app appeared in Apple’s iTunes store today, available in iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad versions.

Unlike the Mobile Magic app, wait times and Fastpass information offered in My Disney Experience are not currently restricted or generalized when outside of the parks. Anyone with the app can check these times from anywhere, not just while at Walt Disney World. Also, while Mobile Magic provides information about both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, My Disney Experience is only available for Walt Disney World due to its connections to the NextGen Fastpass system. More on that below.

A simple My Disney Experience loading screen greets those who launch it:

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$200 Disney Gift Card Giveaway

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August 4, 2012

Summer is almost over and know many of you are planning your fall and holiday vacations to the Disney Theme Parks. How would you like a little extra spending money to help make your vacation more enjoyable?

This week we are partnering up with a great website called Sunshine Rewards to offer you a chance to win 2 – $100 Disney Gift Cards!!!

Keep reading for more details and to enter…

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‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Review

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August 3, 2012

I can’t believe it’s already been fifteen years since ‘Grosse Pointe Blank‘ first arrived in theaters. This has been one of my favorite John Cusack films for years, and one of my favorite comedies of the nineties altogether. So I can’t tell you how excited I was to find out that ‘Grosse Pointe Blank‘ was finally coming to blu-ray this year for it’s fifteenth anniversary. The movie is the perfect blend of off beat comedy, action, and romance, all rolled together with an excellent cast including Cusack, Minnie Drive, Dan Aykroyd, and Alan Arkin. Disney has given us a pretty solid disc, and I for one am happy to finally have it on blu-ray.

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Flitterific Family Fun with Tink and the Gang

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August 3, 2012

Disney movie fans have come to love Tinkerbell in all her mischief, fun loving, and magical ways. So, why not enjoy the last few weeks of summer with some Tinkerbell magic? You and your Tinkerbell fan can enjoy printable mazes, recipes, and other fun activities hile you’re anxiously awaiting the film, Secret of the Wings, to be released in October.

Whether venturing off to BlogHer or spending time with the family in your own backyard, Tinker Bell, Periwinkle and their Fairy Friends have put together some fun activities for you to enjoy with the kids this summer in celebration of the upcoming release of SECRET OF THE WINGS:

Tinker Bell and Periwinkle’s Snow Cone Stand Recipes
Secret of the Wings Fairy Friend Feeder Craft
A Maze to the Winter Woods

Disney presents the first Fairies movie in over two years. Join Tinker Bell and friends on their new adventure into the never-before-seen mysterious Winter Woods, where Tinker Bell finds out that she has a sister and discovers other incredible secrets that will change her life forever.

A magical fairy adventure for the whole family, “Secret of the Wings” features a spectacular voice cast including Academy Award^®-Winner Anjelica Huston (“Smash”) as Queen Clarion, Timothy Dalton (“Chuck,” “The Living Daylights”) as Lord Milori, Lucy Liu (“Southland,” “Charlie’s Angels”) as Silvermist, Raven-Symoné (“That’s So Raven”) as Iridessa, Megan Hilty (“Smash”) as Rosetta the Garden Fairy, Pamela Adlon (“Californication”) as Vidia, Matt Lanter (“90210”) as Sled, Debby Ryan (Disney Channel’s “Jessie”) as Spike, Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) as Tinker Bell, and introducing the sparkling new winter fairy, Periwinkle, voiced by Lucy Hale (ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars”).

Magically Yours,

Carrie

Carrie writes here on Chip and Co and also on My Favorite Finds. There you can find the best organization, recipes, Disney travel tips, and crafts. Stop by and check out all of her great ways to find the joy in the everyday!

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