Navigating Your Navigator

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July 25, 2012

“Do as much or as little as you like” is one of the biggest draws for a cruise vacation but how do you know what to do or when?

Disney Cruise Line has it all figured out and they’ve got your “to do” list in a handy-dandy bi-fold paper that is distributed nightly.

The Personal Navigator is your life source to what’s happening on the ship. It’s like a daily TV guide for your cruise; all the activities are listed by time and broken into age groups and categories. Like a TV guide (pardon my pre on demand TV references) it won’t do you any good if you don’t know how to use it. So what does your Personal Navigator include and how do you make use of it?

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Ridership dips on Disney Magical Express

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 25, 2012

Magical Express

Magical Express

The number of tourists that Walt Disney World bused away from Orlando International Airport dipped 1 percent during the first half of the year, according to new airport figures.

The giant resort’s shuttle-and-luggage service, Disney’s Magical Express, ferried a little more than 1.1 million arriving passengers from the airport to Disney World hotels between January and June.

That was about 11,000 fewer than during the first six months of 2011. It was also the lowest total for the first half of a year since 2007.

Disney makes Magical Express complimentary to all of its hotel guests. It uses the shuttle as a lure, hoping travelers will choose its hotels over cheaper, off-property competitors and will spend more in its parks and restaurants by reducing the likelihood they will rent cars while in Orlando.

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Pop Icons Rock the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

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Chip

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July 25, 2012

Live sounds of pop, rock, soul and funk will fill the night when top musical acts perform their greatest hits during the the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12, 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Four new Eat to the Beat! acts -Smash Mouth, “The Voice” winner Javier Colon, Blues Traveler and Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX — and 14 returning bands take their turn on the America Gardens Theatre stage during concerts at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. daily. The lineup (subject to change and included in Epcot admission) includes:

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Proper Park Etiquette – What NOT to do at Disney World!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 25, 2012

Proper Park Etiquette - What NOT to do at Disney World!

With so many people running around the parks, it is important to know how to behave. Proper park etiquette can get you a long way! Today we are looking at the top 5 offenses that I’ve seen in the parks. These offenses may seem small or simple but for some reason, I continuously see guests making them. Read on an learn what NOT to do at Disney World!

1. Talk during the ENTIRE ride…

I’ve sat through many a ride where guests chatted away during the entire ride…seriously to the point that the intended narration and information was lost in a sea of conversation. LOUD, conversation! Here is what I propose, if you are having a conversation, do everyone else a favor and wait until you are finished talking before boarding the ride! Nothing ruins EPCOT’s Living With the Land more than only being able to hear some irrelevant conversation from the row behind you. I don’t know about you but I would much rather hear about the 9 pound lemon! Do everyone a favor and keep your conversation to a minimum!

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How I spent My Day In Downtown Disney

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Catie

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July 25, 2012

My family and I were lucky enough to spend a whole week in Walt Disney World a few months ago, and when we were planning the trip, we decided to save ourselves a little money and skip purchasing park tickets for one of the days – which left us free to enjoy all that Downtown Disney to offer (which is a lot!)

One great thing about Downtown Disney is if you plan on spending the day there, you can SLEEP IN!!!! That’s right, no 7am rope drop or mad dash to rides necessary here – as many of the stores and restaurants don’t open until 9am or later (9am may not seem late to some, but in the World of Disney vacations – 9am is heavenly!)

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Monsters Inc Re-Releasing in Theaters December 2012

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Chip

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July 25, 2012

Great news Monsters Inc Fans!

Disney Pixar is planning on re-releasing “Monsters, Inc” to theaters in 3D on December 19, 2012. It will be out only for a limited time just like Finding Nemo 3D so you will want to see this film on opening weekend. If you wait it will be locked back in the Disney Vault till who knows when..

Don’t forget The “Monsters, Inc” prequel movie, “Monsters University” will arrive in theaters on June 21, 2013!

Monsters Inc 2 – Monsters University Trailer Leaks online (chipandco.com)
‘Monsters Inc.’ 3D Re-Release Pulled Forward to December 2012 (slashfilm.com)

Monsters Inc Re-Releasing in Theaters December 2012

Disney Sponsors Art Museum Exhibit for Children

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Chip

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July 25, 2012

As part of Walt Disney World Resort’s ongoing support to the Orlando Museum of Art, the company is sponsoring From Alice to Zeus: The Art of John Rocco, an exhibit on view from July 14 – October 28, 2012.

This is the eighth exhibition in OMA’s Art of the Picture Book Series, and because Rocco is a Disney Hyperion artist this was a unique synergistic opportunity to help OMA present children’s programming.

The exhibit includes more than 60 preparatory drawings and finished illustrations by Rocco as well as rough sketches and doodles offering a “behind the scenes” look at the artist’s creative process.

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Walt Disney World demands kid-attracting guest be less ‘Santa-ish’

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 25, 2012

A Walt Disney World guest who looks like Santa Claus was asked by Disney officials to be less “Santa-ish” because he was a distraction at the park, FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG Local 6 reports.

Thomas Tolbert, who was visiting Disney while on a family vacation, said he was wearing “Santa-related” clothing but not a full Santa suit while recently visiting the park.

Tolbert said people, including children, were asking for photos and autographs, something he said he’s used to.

“Do you approach people or do people come up to you?” Tolbert was asked.

“I never approach a person,” he said.

Tolbert said he signed autographs at Disney World until a Disney representative saw him in the middle of a crowd.

“He said you can’t be portraying Santa,” said Tolbert, adding that Disney asked him to change into less “Santa-ish” clothing.

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A Closer Look at ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’ at Comic-Con

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 24, 2012

If you missed San Diego Comic-Con last week, you didn’t get a chance to see the Walt Disney Studios panel. The panel showed off three of Disney’s newest films, which you can read about here, one of which gave us our first ever look at ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’, Sam Raimi’s newest film which is a prequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

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Marvel Debuts New Short Film ‘Item 47’ at Comic-Con; First Clip and Poster Revealed

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 24, 2012

Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel unveiled the their newest short film, ‘Item 47’. Those who were lucky enough to run around the Gas Lamp district and crack the codes that the SHIELD agents in the areas had got a chance to screen their new film first, which will debut on ‘The Avengers’ blu-ray release this September. But thankfully, for those not in attendance, Marvel has released the first poster for the short film, as well as a clip from the movie. This short picks up after the Avengers’ battle in Manhattan, where a small time crook finds one of the alien’s weapons on the ground. Using the weapon to her advantage, she and her accomplice begin a spree of bank robberies, but they don’t go unnoticed, and SHIELD is right on their tail. Hit the jump to check out the poster and the first clip.

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Disney News: Disney Debuts Back to School Collections

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Chip

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July 24, 2012

Disney Consumer Products has unveiled its 2012 Back to School lineup including a brand new Tween lifestyle merchandise collection under “Make Your Mark,” inspired by the smash hit contest of the same name tied to the Disney Channel’s successful TV series “Shake it Up.” The lineup also includes a new shoe line from etnies inspired by the Emmy Award-wining Disney Channel TV series “Phineas & Ferb.”

Through key licensing and retail partnerships, Disney Consumer Products is able to enhance the emotional connection the younger generation of consumers has to Disney storytelling through fun, new styles in fashion, school gear, beauty products and healthy foods inspired by new and classic Disney characters.

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Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Headed to New York, Texas and North Carolina

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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July 24, 2012

The Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is taking the show out on the road!

There will be exciting half-day events in the following locations: Long Island (Melville), New York – Thursday, September 6, 2012 Houston (Galleria Mall), Texas – Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Charlotte (South Park), North Carolina – Friday, September 14, 2012

Each Disney Social Media Moms Celebration “On-the-Road” will: • Highlight a dynamic line-up of motivational speakers, who will empower you to take your business to the next level • Deliver educational content focused on business growth • Create an exciting networking forum with influencers in your community

If you’re in or around any of these areas and you’d like an invite please email [email protected]

2013 Moms Panel Search to Launch Soon (chipandco.com)

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