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Conquering the New Fast Pass Enforcement System

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Note how it now says "will not accommodate late arrivals"

“will not accommodate late arrivals” now on ALL fast passes handed out at Disney World

My family and I just came back from a week in Disney World with the Spring Break crowds. The parks were crowded and we had to test out some new touring strategies due to them enforcing the fast pass returns.

 Here are some tips for you:

-It is more important than ever to get to the park at rope drop with the new enforcements in place. We were able to ride a lot of the popular rides without having to waste a fast pass opportunity by getting there early.

-The fast passes for the REALLY popular rides had very late return times. For example by 10:30 a.m. the return time for Toy Story Mania was around dinner time which would cause a problem for most people because they would miss their dining reservations AND it prevents you from getting another fast pass until that time.

-Be very certain to look at the RETURN time for the fast passes before you go sticking your pass into the fast pass slot. There were many times when we would realize that attractions like Buzz Light Year and Test Track had quicker return times than Soarin’ or Toy Story Mania so we tried to hit those popular ones early on in the day without fast passing them and fast pass the attractions like Buzz Light Year and Tower of Terror that had return times about an hour later, allowing us to have more fast pass opportunities throughout the day.

Cast Members Mean Business:

Don’t approach your vacation thinking you will find a CM who will let you slide, they are being very clear when you are getting the fast passes that there are no exceptions. When we were getting fast passes for Rockin’ Roller Coaster the CM was loudly announcing to everyone “if you do not come back within the time stated on your Fast Pass it is as if you do not have a fast pass at all for this ride”. I did test the return time window and as allowed to ride 10 minutes after a printed fast pass time but I wouldn’t push it beyond that.

Changing How You Tour The Park:

I know I will be revamping the touring plans that I do for my clients based on this experience and the new fast pass limitations. It did not hinder our vacation at all and we still had a Magical time in Disney, but it changes the way you do things for sure. I did notice that the fast pass lines were much shorter now that they were enforcing return times which was great.

How will this change your park touring style? What do you think of the changes?

Lesley is a travel agent with Pixie Vacations, email her at [email protected] or call 513-675-1955   
She is currently offering generous booking incentives on Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruiseline vacations (gift cards/onboard credits) and a $200 Disney gift card PER PERSON on all Adventures by Disney trips. 


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Celebrities, Details and Tips Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2012

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Chip
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Following the post earlier in the week about the return of James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi – Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano – Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Celebrity Hosts for Star Wars Weekends, we received a new transmission from an R2 unit that reveals more Star Wars celebrities scheduled to appear this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park. The annual event takes place each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012.

With Donald Duck doing his best Darth Maul impression in the 2012 event logo, seen here, Star Wars Weekends 2012 will welcome several celebrities from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace for the Force-filled fun. In fact, Donald will have the chance to meet Ray Park, the action star who portrayed Darth Maul, during an extended engagement. Ray (pictured below) is scheduled to appear in both Weekends I and II.

Another 2012 highlight: keep a sharp eye during Weekend IV when bounty hunters — a favorite among many fans — take center stage in their very own weekend (doesn’t that seem appropriate, considering Star Wars bounty hunters generally work on their own anyway?). As an added surprise, Weekend IV will be a “Bonus Boba” weekend! Both actors who portrayed laconic enforcer Boba Fett in the saga — Jeremy Bulloch and Daniel Logan — will appear during the event’s closing weekend.

Each weekend will also feature a visiting celebrity voice actor from the popular animated TV series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Here’s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (subject to change):

Weekend I (May 18 – 20)

  • Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend II (May 25- 27)

  • Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend III (June 1 -3)

  • Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Silas Carson (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • (Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent – currently TBD)

Weekend IV (June 8- 10)

  • Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
  • Daniel Logan (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones)
  • Nika Futterman (voice of Asajj Ventress – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):

  • “Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.
  • Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”
  • Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.

That’s the latest for now. Keep checking back as we confirm more scheduled activities for Star Wars Weekends 2012. Do you have any special memories of past Star Wars Weekends or of any of the celebrities that will attend this year? If so, please share in the comments.

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D23 Announces Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features

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Chip
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D23 Announces Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime diamond anniversary of one of the most universally beloved and singularly unique film genres in the world—at DESTINATION D: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY ANIMATED FEATURES, Aug. 11 and 12 at the Disneyland® Resort.

The two-day event will offer a panorama of some of the most celebrated films and characters ever brought to life on screen and provide attendees with an unforgettable Disney experience.

From Walt Disney’s groundbreaking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the upcoming Wreck-It Ralph, guests will go on a “behind-the-magic” journey filled with classic cinematic moments of heart-tugging emotion, laughter, and song that have captivated generations the world over. Renowned historians, authors, and animators of today will host this trip through the artistry and imagination of Disney animated features, each day ending with an unforgettable nighttime concert featuring two incomparable Disney Legends.

Highlights of DESTINATION D: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY ANIMATED FEATURES will include*:

  • Salutes to the great Disney animators and artists of the past
  • A Saturday-evening concert by the incredible Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix performing beloved Disney songs and pop standards
  • A Sunday-evening concert showcase starring eight-time Oscar®-winning composer/songwriter Alan Menken, who will perform some of his most memorable songs from many modern-day Disney film classics and more
  • A glimpse at how Disney animated features have influenced Disney Parks
  • Rare and never-before-seen artwork and film footage
  • A special salute to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the “fairest of them all”
  • An extraordinary reunion of Disney animation voice talent through the years
  • More screenings, presentations, and panels, to be announced in the coming weeks

The weekend event will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the newly “re-Imagineered” Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. Tickets, available Wednesday, April 18, are $225 each and available exclusively to D23 Members and their guests. A limited number of “Diamond Level” tickets will be available featuring VIP seating, a third day of experiences on Monday, Aug. 13, at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., special gifts, and more.

More details about the program and tickets for D23’s DESTINATION D: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY ANIMATED FEATURES can be found online at www.disney.com/D23.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including a weekly email newsletter; an array of discounts and special offers; free gifts throughout the year; as well as exclusive events created especially for its members.

Disney fans can join the world’s only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.Disney.com/D23, or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow “DisneyD23” on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Disney Baby just launched the new Minnie Mouse collection by Graco

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Chip
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Disney Baby just launched the new Minnie Mouse collection by Graco

Disney Baby announced today, the launch of the Minnie Mouse collection by Graco, a new collection of product essentials for mealtime, in the nursery, on-the-go, and playtime. Featuring five products in a plum-colored Minnie Mouse design, the new collection promotes both comfort and functionality with plush details and dual purpose amenities. The new Minnie Mouse collection by Graco helps turn strolls in the park, lunch in the kitchen, or road trips to Grandma’s house into magical moments.

“We are thrilled to introduce this new Minnie Mouse collection for parents who want to bring a little Disney magic into everyday life with their baby,” said Jeannine D’Addario, Vice President, Disney Moms and Babies for Disney Consumer Products. “The collection’s whimsical Minnie Mouse design and soothing, fresh color scheme reflects the fun but fashion-forward look today’s moms are seeking.”

The new Minnie Mouse collection by Graco includes:

  • In the Nursery –  Baby’s playtime has never been more fun with the Minnie Mouse Pack ‘n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove™ Rocking Seat by Graco. This new Graco essential provides for all of Baby’s needs and includes a soft toy bar, a removable bassinet for nap time, a changing table and built-in shelves to keep important items close at hand. The unique, removable Cuddle Cove rocking seat allows Baby to be gently rocked while providing handle bars so that Baby can be carried from room-to-room. The enhanced electronics module features five classical songs, five soothing nature sounds and vibrations to help lull Baby to sleep on the cozy quilted mattress.
  • Mealtime – The Minnie Mouse Contempo™ Premiere Highchair by Graco is sleek and stylish. The beautiful pre-assembled highchair includes a convertible harness, six height positions and three recline levels for comfortable and easy feedings. The foldable chair offers parents hassle-free cleaning with a dishwasher-safe removable tray and machine-washable seat pad.
  • On-the-Go –  Now traveling with Baby is easier than ever with the Minnie Mouse stroller and car seat. The Minnie Mouse Fast Action™ Fold LX Stroller by Graco, one of Graco’s newest, is sturdy, lightweight and easily accessible with its unique single-step folding process. The stroller also offers a multi-position reclining seat compatible with all Graco infant car seats and accommodates children up to 50 pounds. Parents will adore the Minnie Mouse SnugRide® 30 Infant Car Seat by Graco, featuring an adjustable harness that grows with your baby from four to 30 pounds. A canopy visor and body insert are included for added protection and comfort.
  • Playtime – The Minnie Mouse Sweet Snuggle™ Premier Infant Soothing Swing by Graco is designed to sooth and comfort Baby by offering four seating positions and six swing speeds so parents can find the combination that works best for your baby The swing also includes a deep plush seat, three-position recline, a soothing canopy with soft toys and 15 songs for optimal amusement or soothing.
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DisneyBaby.com not only serves as a one-stop resource to search the most comprehensive collection of Disney Baby brand products on the Web, it also allows parents and gift givers the ability to filter by gender, product type, Disney character and retailer. The Minnie Mouse collection by Graco is currently available exclusively at Babies “R” Us stores and online at babiesrus.com.

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Marvel’s ‘Captain America 2’ Scheduled For April 4, 2014

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Marvel's 'Captain America 2' Scheduled For April 4, 2014

Marvel Studios and Disney have announced today that they have scheduled a follow up to last year’s smash hit, ‘Captain America’, for a April 4, 2014 release date.

Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, but very little is known about the follow up at this time. Currently, there is no director attached to the project, but Marvel has a shortlist of directors they are meeting with so they can get the picture under way.

You can see Captain America again next month in Marvel’s highly anticipated crossover film, ‘The Avengers’, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, and Clark Gregg. The movie hits May 4, 2012.

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First Look at New Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy at Epcot

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Chip
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With an opening set for early May, here’s a sneak peek at Tutto Gusto, the new wine bar adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot that’s sure to be a new World Showcase hot spot.

Gusto takes over the former lobby space of Tutto Italia and extends back toward Via Napoli. The 96-seat Tutto Gusto will be a more intimate space, with décor inspired by an Italian wine cellar with stone walls and floors, and vaulted ceilings and a fireplace in the dining room. Hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The chefs have created a small-plate menu that takes guests on a fabulous culinary tour of Italy. There are six sections and all sorts of wonderful tastes: Affettati (cured, sliced meats); Formaggi (Italian cheeses); Panini (sandwiches); Piccoli Piatti (small plates); Cavatappi (a type of pasta), and Dolci (sweets).

With more than two dozen small plates with everything from a taste of prosciutto de Parma to creamy burrata cheese and mussels with white wine, we can’t wait for a taste. The pasta dishes all are made with cavatappi, a corkscrew-shaped pasta, and include three versions: tomato and bufala mozzarella; shrimp, chilis, garlic and tomato; and arugula, potato, pancetta, tomatoes and asiago cheese. Classic Italian!

More than 200 Italian wines, including sparkling, reds and whites, and beers such as La Rossa, Moretti and Menabrea will be offered. Grappas – a distilled drink made from what remains of grapes after they have been pressed for winemaking – will be another specialty, or just sip an espresso or cappuccino.

Tutto Gusto is part of the Disney Dining Plan.

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The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Spoiler List

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Chip
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To refresh your memory on how to play, here’s how the cards work: Each day a guest plays the game, they receive five complimentary cards that help them foil the plans of Disney villains who are running amok throughout Magic Kingdom Park. The cards each feature a Disney character that offers a spell unique to him or her. And, multiple cards can be used at once to cast several spells on a villain, simultaneously.

There will be 70 different spell cards available, and here’s an exclusive look at 60 cards from the game, so you can see exactly which ones you need to complete your collection.

RARE

  1. Apprentice Mickey’s Broomsticks
  2. Belle’s Mountain Blizzard
  3. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blaster
  4. Doris’s Bowler Hat Attack
  5. EVE’s Laser Blast
  6. Fa Mulan’s Dragon Cannon
  7. Flynn Rider’s Flying Frying Pan
  8. King Triton’s Trident
  9. Lythos’s Rock Titan Boulder Throw
  10. Maurice’s Wood Chopper
  11. Maximus’ Horseshoes
  12. Merlin’s Fireball
  13. Monstro’s Water Spout
  14. Nibs’s Neverland Assault
  15. Rapunzel’s Hair Whip
  16. Robin Hood’s Magic Arrow
  17. Simba’s Roar
  18. The Fairy Godmother’s Pumpkin Bash
  19. The Giant’s Giant Stomp
  20. Tinker Bell’s Pixie Dust
  21. Violet’s Force Fields
  22. Woody’s Cowboy Lasso

UNCOMMON

  1. Aladdin’s Lamp
  2. Bolt’s Super Bark
  3. Cinderella’s Magic Ribbon
  4. Colonel Hathi’s Righteous Stomp
  5. Eeyore’s Gloomy Cloud
  6. Frozone’s Ice Blast
  7. Lightning McQueen’s Ka-Chow
  8. Mickey’s Magic Beans
  9. Mike’s Grand Entrance
  10. Pinocchio’s Sawdust Blast
  11. Prince Phillip’s Enchanted Sword
  12. Snow White’s Housecleaning
  13. The Headless Horseman’s Exploding Jack-O-Lantern
  14. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Time
  15. The Queen of Hearts’s Card Army
  16. The Sugar Plum Fairies’ Dewdrop Spiderweb
  17. WALL-E’s Trash Crunch
  18. Yen Sid’s Sorcerers Hat

COMMON

  1. Aurora’s Rose Petals
  2. Baloo’s Coconut Cascade
  3. Caballero Donald’s Pinata
  4. Dash’s Whirlwind
  5. Flower’s Flowers
  6. Gopher’s Demolition Dynamite
  7. Grumpy’s Pummeling Pickaxe
  8. Lumiere’s Candle Blast
  9. Mowgli’s Swinging Vine
  10. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
  11. Pocahontas’s Colors of the Wind
  12. Pongo’s Soot Bucket
  13. Prince Naveen’s Army of Frogs
  14. Pumbaa’s Odorous Gas
  15. Quasimodo’s Bell
  16. Rafiki’s Wisdom Stick
  17. The Blue Fairy’s Wand Wish
  18. The Woozles’ Woozle Nightmare
  19. Thumper’s Mighty Thump
  20. Tiana’s Hot Sauce

The last 10 cards in the set – the Super Rare 10 – will be revealed in a few more weeks!

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Jake And The Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns DVD Giveaway

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Chip
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Jake And The Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns DVD Giveaway

Jake And The Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns is out on DVD today! Packed with more value than ever before, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns” comes with over two hours of content on DVD and features Jake’s first digital copy.

In celebration we are giving away to one lucky Chip and Co Fan their very own copy!

To enter all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Enter, Comment, Share, and Tweet as many times as you like. The more you do the more chances you have to win!

I will pick a winner Saturday morning and notify them that they won. As always they have 24 hrs to respond or I will pick another person. Good Luck!


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Monsters Inc Remix from Pogo

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Chip
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Monsters Inc Remix from Pogo

A little Disney Treat for your ears from Pogo. He is back with some Boo Bass.

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Unlock Exclusive Content for New “Kinect Star Wars” with New Brisk Iced Tea One-Liter Bottle

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Unlock Exclusive Content for New "Kinect Star Wars" with New Brisk Iced Tea One-Liter Bottle

Limited-time package will launch exclusively at 7-Eleven in April before nationwide roll-out in May

Brisk® Iced Tea invites fans to taste “The Force” as it unveils a limited-time one-liter bottle with the first-ever Kinect scannable Microsoft tag (M-Tag) printed on a bottle that unlocks content in an Xbox game. The special M-Tag on the label will allow gamers to unlock an exclusive Anakin Podracer experience in the new “Kinect™ Star Wars™ ” game, available now, along with the Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” Xbox 360 bundle.

The new bottle will feature a gold cap and artist graphics of iconic Star Wars characters R2-D2 and C-3PO. It is available only at participating 7-Eleven stores for an exclusive launch period in April and wherever one-liter Brisk is sold throughout May and June. In order to activate the M-Tag and race with Anakin’s Podracer, fans can simply hold the new bottle up to the Kinect sensor after loading the “Kinect Star Wars” game and follow the instructions on the menu.

“To expand upon our successful partnership with Star Wars, Brisk will offer artist-designed packaging that features innovative on-pack technology to deliver exclusive content to a passionate fanbase,” said Eric Fuller, Brand Director, Brisk Iced Tea. “We’re excited to creatively extend our Star Wars campaign to promote the release of ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and to be able to provide an exclusive immersive gaming experience for Brisk consumers and Star Wars fans.”

“Kinect Star Wars” brings Star Wars to life like never before. Players can use their body as the controller using the power of Kinect for Xbox 360. “Kinect Star Wars” allows fans to physically hone their Jedi skills, wield the power of the Force in their hands, pilot iconic ships and vehicles, rampage as a vicious rancor monster, or even dance with iconic Star Wars characters.

“It’s clear that our fans have embraced Brisk’s authentic yet unique take on Star Wars,” says Kayleen Walters, Senior Director, Marketing, Lucasfilm. “We look forward to another successful collaboration with Brisk featuring fan-favorite characters.”

This program rides the wave of the highly successful Brisk partnership with the 3-D theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which kicked off in January to bring lightsaber battles to smartphones via the Brisksaber mobile app, introduced fans to creative Darth Maul packaging and launched a TV spot to showcase the never-before-seen epic battle between Darth Maul and Yoda.

In January, Brisk announced that it reached more than $1 billion in annual retail sales and that its Facebook fan base grew to surpass one million. http://www.facebook.com/brisk

About Brisk
Brisk® Iced Tea is a product of the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, a joint venture between PepsiCo and Unilever. Brisk is available in Lemon, No-Cal Lemon, Strawberry Melon, Tea-Lemonade, Raspberry, Peach, Sweet Tea, Fruit Punch, Lemonade and Sugar-Free Lemonade.

About PepsiCo
In its global portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo has 22 different brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses also make hundreds of other enjoyable foods and beverages that are respected household names throughout the world. With net revenues of over $65 billion, PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.

About Unilever North America
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. With products that are used over 2 billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. In the United States and Canada the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Becel, Ben & Jerry’s, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, fds, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Ragu, Simple, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Soft & Beautiful, St. Ives, Suave, tcb, TIGI, TRESemme, Vaseline, and Wish-Bone. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 13,000 people across North America—generating over $9 billion in sales in 2011. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com or www.unilever.ca.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS™ and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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Accessible Ride Vehicles at the Magic Kingdom

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Chip
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Accessible Ride Vehicles at the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has made it possible for people with all kinds of abilities to visit and experience the magic. One of the things that makes my visits easier is that Disney has implemented ways for you to stay in your wheelchair to experience certain attractions if you are unable to transfer.

I have found the accessible ride vehicles very easy to use with minimal assistance. Below is a rundown of these attractions at the Magic Kingdom.

The Walt Disney World Railroad is accessible through either the Main Street or Frontierland stations. Just let the cast members know you need to use the ramp to board the train and they will lead you to the wheelchair seating. I love riding the train because you get to sit up front near the conductor.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin has an accessible vehicle, just enter through the standard queue and let the cast members know you would like to stay in your wheelchair.

The Jungle Cruise has a boat with a ramp and a lift. Loading is really easy and you will have a great view since the lift keeps you higher than the other guests that are seated around you.

To ride the Liberty Square Riverboat enter through the exit. Once you are at the boat the cast members will place a ramp down for you to ride. We rode up at the front of the boat. Just be aware that its not flat so make sure your brakes are working properly.

It’s a small world has a separate wheelchair entrance and a boat that is just for wheelchairs. They place rubber bumpers in front of and behind your tires so you stay secure. Sometimes there is a wait for the wheelchair boat to cycle through but we are usually rewarded with a solo cruise through the attraction.

The Many Adventures of Winne the Pooh accessible vehicle lets you roll right in. You can also choose whether or not to bounce with Tigger, which moves the vehicle slightly but there are no major bumps or jerks.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has a special ride vehicle with a ramp that you and one guest in your party can use. If the cast members are fast enough getting the ramp down the ride doesn’t even stop. And if you are lucky and there are no other wheelchairs waiting, you may even get to ride again.

Stitch’s Great Escape has special wheelchair seating in the back and you can still experience everything. Whether or not that is a good thing is up for debate but the cast members will help you lower the shoulder harness so you can hear and smell it all.

Shows like The Country Bear Jamboree, Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, Mickey’s Philharmagic, The Hall of Presidents, and the Enchanted Tiki Room have special wheelchair seating. Just alert a cast member when you arrive. There is also special wheelchair seating at the Magic Kingdom parades. You can view my tips for parade viewing in a wheelchair here.

For more information for you can visit the Walt Disney World site for Guests with Mobility Disabilities and view the Guide for Guests with Disabilities for the Magic Kingdom online. You can also e-mail me at [email protected]

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Disney Epic Mickey Paints Its Way To The Nintendo 3DS with Epic Mickey Power Of Illusion

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Chip
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Disney Epic Mickey Paints Its Way To The Nintendo 3DS with Epic Mickey Power Of Illusion

Disney Interactive Media Group today announced the development of “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,” the first Nintendo 3DS™ title in the “Disney Epic Mickey” franchise. The title features an interactive combination of painting, dual screen integration and 3D transformation capabilities designed to give players the unique ability to create objects and even characters they can place in the world of Wasteland.

In “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,” Reality is What You Paint of It.  The game offers a special drawing and painting function that allows players to create rough versions of objects that magically transform into classic Disney-style 2D illustrations.  Utilizing the game’s unparalleled dual screen integration, players then move their creations to the top screen where they are further transformed into full-color, fully-rendered 3D visuals.

Paying tribute to the classic Sega Genesis title “Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse,” “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion” focuses on the fabled Castle of Illusion, which has fallen into Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions – and now forgotten video games.  The evil witch Mizrabel, villainess from the classic “Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse,” finds herself an unwilling inhabitant of Wasteland, and unleashes a plot to escape using the Castle of Illusion to imprison and drain the cartoon essence from currently famous Toons.  Players will take on the role of Mickey Mouse as he utilizes his magical brush to wield paint and thinner to confront Mizrabel and save the Toons.

“The original ‘Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse’ changed the face of video gaming by allowing players to play as Mickey Mouse in a side-scrolling adventure full of dynamic environments,” said Warren Spector, vice president and creative director, Junction Point. “We’re honored to be able to pay tribute to this classic video game by creating a title that  truly takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS, putting the magic of Disney and the historic Castle of Illusion in the palm of your hands.”

“Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion” is being created by critically acclaimed DS developer DreamRift, in collaboration with Disney Interactive’s Junction Point. The game is slated for a fall 2012 release on the Nintendo 3DS. For more information, go to www.disney.com/disneyepicmickey, or check out this month’s issue of “Nintendo Power” magazine which features an exclusive cover story on the upcoming game.

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