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For Your Information: Guests Planning to Visit Disney California Adventure Park When it Opens Today

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For Your Information: Guests Planning to Visit Disney California Adventure Park When it Opens Today

If you are planning to join us at Disney California Adventure park when it reopens on Friday, June 15, please remember the following:

  • Disney California Adventure park opens at 9 a.m. on June 15; Disneyland park opens at 8 a.m. on June 15.
  • The early arrival queue will open to guests on Disneyland Resort property at 11 p.m. on June 14.
  • Parking will be available in the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, and standard parking rates will apply.
  • A select amount of wristbands will be distributed to guests who are waiting in line to maintain the order of arrival. All guests in line will be able to leave the line to use the restroom, purchase food or beverages, and return or retrieve items from their vehicles/hotel rooms until 6 a.m. on June 15.
  • Portions of the early arrival queue will be located beyond the guest screening checkpoints, beyond which certain items will not be permitted. Be sure to check the list of prohibited items here.
  • Restrooms and ticket booths will be available to guests in the queue.
  • The following Downtown Disney District locations will offer extended operating hours on June14-15:
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For Your Information: Guests Planning to Visit Disney California Adventure Park When it Opens Today

Walt & Mickey Welcomes Dreamers to Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park

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Chip
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Walt & Mickey Welcomes Dreamers to Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park

Today Disney California Adventure park guests will be able to greet the new statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse themselves when Buena Vista Street officially opens! Take a look:

A plaque just to the right of the statue tells the story of Walt Disney’s arrival in Los Angeles in 1923 in his own words:

It was July 1923. I packed all of my worldly goods – a pair of trousers, a checkered coat, a lot of drawing materials and the last of the fairy tale reels we had made – in a kind of frayed cardboard suitcase. And with that wonderful audacity of youth, I went to Hollywood, arriving there with just forty dollars. It was a big day the day I got on that Santa Fe California Limited. I was just free and happy!

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HUGE Disney Prize Pack Giveaway

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Chip
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HUGE Disney Prize Pack Giveaway

This week we have partnered up with our good friend Gina at Pixie Vacations to giveaway to one lucky C&C fan a HUGE Disney Prize Pack. See the picture above for all the items in our giveaway. Perfect for the little princess in your life!

To enter, all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

The contest ends Saturday June 16th at 11:59pm. On Monday I will pick one lucky winner and notify them via Email or Facebook that they won. Be sure to use a valid way for me to contact you. You have 24 hours to respond or I will pick another winner so be watching your emails and Facebook Monday Morning!!!

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Play ‘Fix it Felix, Jr.’ From Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph’

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Play 'Fix it Felix, Jr.' From Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph'

In anticipation of the release of November’s release of the new movie ‘Wreck-It Ralph’, Disney has released an online version of the game ‘Fix-It Felix, Jr.’, the game inside the movie. It’s a fantastic NES style game in the vein of the original Donkey Kong. I’ve found myself addicted to playing it for quite a bit now, and I’m sure you guys will too. You can play ‘Fix-It Felix’ here.  ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ stars the voice talent of John C. Reilly as Ralph, Jack McBryer as Felix, Sarah Silverman, and Jane Lynch. Hit the jump for the full synopsis and trailer.

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Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained

Summer is upon us and it’s one of the busiest times at ESPN Wide World of Sports. While parking is free at the complex, it can be somewhat hectic to find a spot, unload your gear, and make the trek to your scheduled field.

With a little prep, you can make that trek a little easier. The red arrow above indicates where you will enter the parking area. You may see a sign that says “Bus” parking. That refers to the area indicated by the green arrow. If you arrive early enough, there may be spots in the “General Parking”, which is indicated by the blue arrow. If you arrive mid-to-late afternoon, you may be directed to the overflow parking areas indicated by the orange arrows. These are sometimes called “Touchdown” lots.

The area with yellow arrows is reserved for game referees and other officials such as AAU, as well as some coaches and scouts. This area is guarded by cast members and without the proper identification, you will not be permitted to park there except on certain occasions when guests with disabilities are directed to park in the area designated as “Slamdunk”.

Here’s a tip: If you are playing on baseball fields 1-5, bypass the “General Parking” lot and continue on to the “Bus” lot. Park there and you will be much closer to a side entrance designated just for the baseball diamonds. If the turnstiles aren’t open yet, you’re still close to the main entrance.

If you are attending an event in the HP Field House or Josten’s Center, it is just as close to walk from the overflow parking in Touchdown as it is to walk from the Bus lot, maybe even a little closer.

Have you attended an event at the Wide World of Sports? What has been your experience with parking? Will you be attending an event this summer?

Lisa writes here at Chip & Co. as well as her blog Adventures in Mousedom. As a local to Disney World, she offers a different insight into visiting the parks. If you’re super cool like Chip, you should check it out. Okay, even if you’re not super cool like Chip, you should check it out. Trust me. What’s the worst that could happen?

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Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained

Second Chance to Earn “Fairy Wings” at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

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Chip
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Second Chance to Earn “Fairy Wings” at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

Starting today, runners interested in earning their ‘fairy wings” can sign up for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in January.

Registration is open at www.runDisney.com for runners interested in the weekend of events aimed at health, fitness and active lifestyles for women and girls. The second annual runDisney race weekend, scheduled for Jan. 18-20, will again be anchored by the 13.1-mile half marathon through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park – including the new Cars Land – and the streets of Anaheim. The half marathon course will include music, entertainment and Disney characters at various junctures as well as runners in colorful Tinker Bell costumes. Runners who finish the half marathon will receive a Tinker Bell medal with its own set of wings.

The race weekend, hosted by Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim, features a variety of events, including The Never Land Family Fun 5K and the runDisney Kids’ races on Saturday (Jan. 19), and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon on Sunday (Jan. 20). There will also be a health and fitness expo Friday and Saturday (Jan. 18-19) showcasing the latest running merchandise, as well as guest speakers – all geared toward women.

The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend is one of two women-focused event weekends in the runDisney series along with Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which takes place every spring at Walt Disney World Resort.  Both event weekends are among the largest women-specific events in the country.

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“Buy This Not That” – Optimizing Your DDP Snack Credits

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Catie
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"Buy This Not That" - Optimizing Your DDP Snack Credits

Will you be using the Disney Dining Plan on your next Walt Disney World vacation? I know I will, I have used it a few times and love it – its great to not have to worry about paying out of pocket for meals and snacks!

Speaking of snacks (yum I could go for one right now!), they are a part of every Disney Dining Plan, and allow you to purchase various snack items from restaurants, carts and stands throughout the Theme Parks and Resorts.

"Buy This Not That" - Optimizing Your DDP Snack Credits

How do you know what items you can purchase as a snack on the Dining plan? On the menu boards, look for the above symbol, which will indicate that the item is eligible for a snack credit. Generally, its most snack type items under $5 (with some exceptions of course)

That being said, there are some items that are definitely worth a snack credit, and some that aren’t.

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Marvel Super Heroes Assemble on Disney’s Club Penguin

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Chip
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Marvel Super Heroes Assemble on Disney’s Club Penguin

Marvel mania has reached all the way to Club Penguin Island, the #1 Virtual world for kids, as penguins assemble for the Marvel Super Hero Takeover, an epic online event starting June 14th through July 3rd.

A meteor has hit the island of Club Penguin, powering up the dangerous Destructobot. Players can choose to suit up as one of 14 Marvel Super Heroes or Super-Villains, including Avengers characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor, as well as the mischievous Super-Villain Loki.

“Everyone wants to feel special and believe that they can do something that no one else can do. That optimism is what drives both Club Penguin and the Marvel story lines and characters,” said Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin and executive vice president of Disney Interactive Worlds. “Club Penguin and Marvel characters are the perfect match, and I’m sure our players will love it!”

“Bringing our worlds together marks a major milestone for both Marvel and Club Penguin,” said Rob Steffens, Executive Vice President of Marvel Entertainment. “Reactions from the fans are already tremendous, and we’re thrilled that we’re able to bring Marvel and Club Penguin together for such an epic event.”

Marvel Super Heroes Assemble on Disney’s Club Penguin

As part of The Marvel Super Hero Takeover event, players can:

  • Choose to dress up as Marvel Super Heroes, Super-Villains or civilians
  • Explore the island, which has been transformed to include new destinations such as a bank, jail, and a superhero headquarters
  • Join teams to decide whether to defend or defeat the evil Destructobot
  • Meet Aunt Arctic, the news reporter and editor-in-chief for the Penguin Times, the Club Penguin Island newspaper.  She’ll be keeping a close eye on the battle of Super Heroes and Super-Villains around the island

 

Super Heroes and Super Villains wanted. Visit http://www.clubpenguin.com/marvel and let the adventures begin.

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Top 5 Underrated Disney World Rides or Attractions

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Top 5 Underrated Disney World Rides or Attractions

Anyone planning a trip to Disney or who has been there before knows that are certain attractions that get a lot of attention and fill up the queues really quick. Therefore, some other Disney attractions that may not offer the latest technology or the biggest thrills sometimes get overlooked and are definitely underrated. This is unfortunate since some of Disney’s best secrets are underrated attractions. Therefore, I have compiled a list of Top 5 Underrated Disney World Attractions for you to check out on your next trip to Disney World!

1. Carousel of Progress-This attraction came from the mind of Walt Disney himself and was shown at the 1964 New York World’s Fair to raving reviews! Today, this show still runs in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom and has the honor of being the longest running show in American theater! The Carousel of Progress is unique in that the theater rotates around to different stages where you get to see how progress and new inventions impacted daily life in the early twentieth century. This charming show is both educational and entertaining. It’s usually not at the top of many Disney guest to-do lists; but it definitely should be! All ages enjoy it and it gives us a glimpse into the mind of Walt Disney himself.

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Photos from Cars Land Grand Opening

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Chip
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Photos from Cars Land Grand Opening

Our good friend Steve got an invite to the Grand Opening of Cars Land in Disney’s California Adventure.

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Special thanks to Steve at Pixie Vacations for sharing these pictures with us!

 

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Disney Magic Visits Canada and the New England Coast

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Chip
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Disney Magic Visits Canada and the New England Coast

The 2,700-passenger Disney Magic set sail from New York this week taking cruisers on the first of nine 5-night Canadian / New England coast itineraries with stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick.

“Canada and the New England coast are alluring destinations for our guests,” said Disney Cruise Line Captain John Barwis. “This region’s history, quaint charm and scenic vistas will provide our guests with a unique and memorable vacation, and sailing from New York is convenient for many families who reside in the Northeast.”

To celebrate the inaugural calls on Halifax and Saint John, Captain Barwis and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the vessel for a plaque exchange ceremony, in accordance with maritime tradition.

“It’s an honour for us and our tourism partners to host Disney – one of the world’s most iconic brands – for the 2012 cruise season,” said Cathy McGrail, manager of Cruise Development for the Halifax Port Authority. “We’ve been eagerly awaiting this day since it was announced over a year ago and we’re excited to showcase our city to a new demographic.”

Disney Magic crew members will be visiting more than 130 children in two hospitals in Halifax and Saint John with character visits this week. Over the years, these visits have grown into a tradition for crew members to demonstrate our commitment to the local community.

In September, the Disney Magic will reposition to sail 6-, 7- and 8-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas for the first time. In May of 2013, the Disney Magic will cross the Atlantic to begin a summer season in the Mediterranean.

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Disney Interactive and Outfit 7 Launch Highly Anticipated Talking Friends Animated Web Series

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Chip
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Disney Interactive and Outfit 7 Launch Highly Anticipated Talking Friends Animated Web Series

Disney Interactive, in conjunction with Outfit 7 Ltd., creator of the popular Talking Friends mobile app franchise, has premiered the first of ten episodes from the new Talking Friends animated Web series, featuring Talking Tom Cat, Talking Ben the Dog, and other beloved Talking Friends characters.   The series follows the hilarious antics of the Talking Friends characters, as they set out on an outrageous and unpredictable adventure, creating one fantastical new invention after another.  New 3-minute episodes will be released on a weekly basis on Disney.com, Disney’s network on YouTube and will be accessible through the Talking Friends mobile apps.

Bound together by a shared enthusiasm for “big ideas,” Tom, an unemployed alley cat with visions of fame and fortune, and Ben, a zany old chemistry professor and inventor, team up to realize their wacky, yet grand, entrepreneurial dreams.  Each episode of the series, centers on an ambitious, yet unlikely inventive idea, fueled by the slightly off-kilter Ben and Tom’s delusional self-confidence.  Luckily, Tom and Ben have a willing audience for their schemes, in their motley crew of young friends, who are always eager to participate!

The Talking Friends collection of apps has quickly become a global entertainment phenomenon having achieved #1 chart status in over 100+ countries. In less than two years, Outfit7’s Talking Friends collection of apps has been downloaded more than 400 million times. Outfit7 averages more than 35 million downloads per month, and the Talking Friends franchise has over 750,000 user generated videos uploaded to YouTube that have been viewed more than 355 million times. For more information on the Talking Friends apps, please visit: www.outfit7.com.

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