“How Will You Train?” Pixie Hollow Games Art Contest Announced!

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August 18, 2011

Coming to Disney Channel this fall, “Pixie Hollow Games” is a world premiere television event where fairy talents from all over the Hollow gather to compete in a thrilling athletic competition. To prepare for this exciting television special, the Never Council wants to know how YOU will train for the Pixie Hollow Games!

The fairies and sparrow men in Pixie Hollow are busy training for the Pixie Hollow games and for three weeks the virtual world of Pixie Hollow, will celebrate the Games by hosting the “How Will You Train?” art contest. The contest, which runs from August 16 – September 6, invites Disney Fairies Fans to draw and share how they will train for the Pixie Hollow Games, with the grand prize winner receiving the ultimate viewing party kit.

The ultimate grand prize winning party viewing kit includes everything needed to enjoy the “Pixie Hollow Games” premiere on Disney Channel, including:

Flat-screen TV
Blu-ray/DVD player
Disney Fairies Blu-ray/DVD collection
Party supplies featuring the Disney Fairies
5 one-month Pixie Hollow Membership Cards for you and your friends

Ten first prize winners will receive 1 One-Month Pixie Hollow Membership Card and the Disney Fairies Blu-ray/DVD collection. To enter the “How Will You Train?” art contest, fans can submit their art either by U.S. Mail or by Internet via http://pixiehollow.go.com/contests_home.html.

“How Will You Train?” Pixie Hollow Games Art Contest Announced!

Winnie the Pooh Bluray Preorder Now Available

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August 18, 2011

Amazon now has the Preorder for the Winnie the Pooh movie available on their website. No release date has been added yet but as soon as we receive the official word we will post it.

So did you see this movie in theaters? Tell us what you thought in the comment box below.

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Winnie the Pooh Bluray Preorder Now Available

Great Rates for Soon Dates!

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August 18, 2011

Great Rates for Soon Dates!
If you’ve been bitten by the cruise bug and are able to sail away soon you could be in luck!

Take a magical voyage with Disney Cruise Line and PixieMichele will sprinkle your trip with Pixie Dust!

Sail on any of the dates and cruises listed below and you’ll receive a $50 onboard credit, 2 pixie luggage tags and a monogrammed tote bag!

Already have a voyage planned? Ask about applying this offer to your cruise. Quotes are always fast, free and fretless (no obligation).

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November 3, 2011
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December 1, 2011
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The Disney Wonder (7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises)
September 20, 2011
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October 2, 2011
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November 6, 2011
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Disney Magic (7-Night Caribbean Itineraries)

September 24, 2011 (Eastern)
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October 1, 2011 (Western)
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October 15, 2011 (Western)
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November 5, 2011 (Eastern)
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If you see a sail date that could work for you, ask about a courtesy hold; don’t know what that is? Click here.

This offer is an exclusive for Chip&Co readers, fans and followers, so email [email protected] and say “Chip sent me!”

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Disney Consumer Products D23 Expo 2011 Schedule Of Events

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August 18, 2011

Disney Consumer Products announces an exciting schedule of must-see events during the ultimate Disney fan event, D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 19-21. Fans will enjoy exciting announcements, meet and greets with Disney artists and talent, never-before-seen product previews, exclusive D23 Expo merchandise, and much more inside DCP’s Disney Living Pavilion and throughout the D23 Expo.

Must-see DCP events during the D23 Expo Include:

FRIDAY, August 19, 2011

–Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion: Disney Store Booth #1101

–25th Anniversary Merchandise Preview, 9 a.m. Exclusive 25th Anniversary Disney Store Products Preview. Disney Living Pavilio:, Disney Store Booth #1101

–25th Anniversary Artist Signing, 10 a.m. Artist Signing featuring Exclusive 25th Anniversary Disney Store Products and Jim Salvati, Artist. Disney Living Pavilion: Center Stage

–Designer Princess Dolls Reveal to Disney Princess Legends, 10:30 a.m. The Disney Store will unveil ten spectacular designer Disney Princess dolls and will present them to honorees at the Legends of Disney Awards ceremony. Arena

–Rock Out with Rock Star Mickey, 1 p.m. Join us for a performance with Rock Star Mickey and American Idol’s Constantine Maroulis. Disney Living Pavilion: Center Stage

–Special Announcement and Storytelling Event, 1 p.m. Meet actor David Arquette and Disney authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson for story time. Disney Channel Pavilion

–USPS Send a Hello Stamps-First Day Issue Ceremony, 4:15 p.m. In a grand celebration, the U.S. Postal Service and John Lasseter will unveil the new Disney•Pixar Send a Hello Forever stamps. Stage 23

–John Lasseter Appearance, 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. John Lasseter visits the Cars die-cast car display & Life-Size Lightning McQueen by LEGO®. Disney Living Pavilion: Mattel Booth #401 and LEGO Booth #410

SATURDAY, August 20, 2011

–Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion: Disney Store Booth #1101

–Disney Store Costume Preview Parade, 1 p.m. The Disney Store will unveil this Halloween’s must-have costumes. Disney Living Pavilion: Center Stage

–Ken Paves Collaboration Announcement, 2:30 p.m. DCP announces a cross-divisional creative collaboration with celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves. Disney Living Pavilion: Disney Beauty Booth #1012

SUNDAY, August 21, 2011

–Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion: Disney Store Booth #1101

–Disney Store The Lion King Vinylmation Series Launch, 10 a.m. Disney Living debuts a new Vinylmation series with character artists Jim Valeri and Oskar Mendez. Disney Living Pavilion: Center Stage

–Kidada for Disney Store, 1 p.m. Disney Store debuts Wish-a-Littles, featuring actress, model, and fashion designer Kidada Jones. Disney Living Pavilion: Center Stage

–Disney Channel Shake It Up D-Signed Tween Fashion Show, 1:30 pm – 3:00 p.m. Check out the new tween back-to-school and fall fashions from Disney with appearances from the Shake It Up cast. Arena

*A full schedule of DCP events throughout the D23 Expo is available on D23.com and will be available at the expo in the official guidebook.

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Disney Consumer Products D23 Expo 2011 Schedule Of Events

Around The ‘Disney’ World – Animal Kingdom’s Discovery Island

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August 18, 2011

Around The 'Disney' World - Animal Kingdom's Discovery Island

When visiting Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom the first thing you are bound to notice is the Tree Of Life which sits on the back center of Discovery Island. The Tree Of Life is also the park’s icon and a true beauty it is. Of course it is a ‘Disney Imagineering Tree’ and we all know that means it is constructed and not grown. The skeleton of the tree is an oil rig base, the leaves are a vinyl type product and the bark is of course concrete. The most unique part of the tree are the 366 animals including a Hidden Mickey carved into the trunk by artisans over an 18 month perion but much more on the carvings a bit later.

The oil rig base was used so that the Tree of Life could house the only E-Ticket attraction on Discovery Island, ‘It’s Tough To Be A Bug’. All the characters from ‘A Bugs Life‘ make appearances in this delightful 3-D presentation. The only caution I would give is that some of the special effects are a bit intense and may scare those who are afraid of insects. The show itself as well as the queue are a true visual experience.

I may be a rebel here but I consider the Discovery Island Trails to be one of the finest experiences in this section of the park. As you stroll along the trails you get a very up close look at the carvings on the Tree Of Life and I’ve included several photos to show just how close you can get:

Around The 'Disney' World - Animal Kingdom's Discovery Island

I think the photos tell you why the Discovery Island Trails fascinate me but there are also lots of little tropical foliage displays and yes there are some animals along the trails also. After all, it is Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

There are some shops on Discovery Island. Surprised? The shops are the Island Mercantile specializing in Disney themed items, Disney Outfitters for the more upscale stuff, and the Beastly Bazaar where you will find the required Safari type clothing.

There are also two quite decent counter service locations on Discovery Island, Pizzafari and the Flame Tree Barbeque. Pizzafari serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner items while the Flame Tree Barbeque serves only lunch and dinner. The food at Flame Tree Barbeque is especially good.

When you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom be sure to make some time for Discovery Island and the Trails located there. It will be a very rewarding experience. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken

Around The 'Disney' World - Animal Kingdom's Discovery Island

Cars 2 Coming to Bluray with Special Bonus

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Chip

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August 18, 2011

Great News Cars Fans! Cars 2 will be arriving on 3D/Blu-ray/DVD on November 1 with a special bonus! Pixar is giving us a brand new Cars Toon entitled Air Mater. Entertainment Tonight posted a first look clip which you can watch below.

In addition to Air Mater the five-disc combo pack will feature a ‘sneak peek’ at the massive Cars Land attraction under construction at Disneyland in California.

Stay Tuned to Chip and Co for more details!

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Cars 2 Coming to Bluray with Special Bonus

Landmark Disneyland Hotel Earns AAA Four Diamond Award

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Chip

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August 17, 2011

For the first time in 25 years, AAA has awarded the Disneyland Hotel its coveted Four Diamond award. The designation is presented to only four percent of the 31,000 hotels AAA reviews nationally, according to the Auto Club, which reviews establishments without giving any prior notification.

Did you know Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is also a AAA Four Diamond award winner? The two Disneyland Resort properties are currently the only AAA Four Diamond hotels in Anaheim.

What is your favorite enhancement to the Disneyland Hotel?

Source Disney Parks Blog

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Landmark Disneyland Hotel Earns AAA Four Diamond Award

FREE Disney Character Enchanted Phone Call

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Chip

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August 17, 2011

For a limited time surprise your child with a FREE call from a favorite Disney character. Just choose a Disney Character and a Theme then Personalize your message.

Must be 18 years of age or older to order a call. Open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). Currently, calls are not available to residents of ID, WA, GA, KY, MS, NE, TN, and LA. Limited quantity, available only while supplies last.

Limit one free Disney Enchanted Call per member.

Click here to get yours today.

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Bruce Boxleitner Talks with Cooking with Mickey about the D23 Expo

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August 17, 2011

Bruce Boxleitner Talks with Cooking with Mickey about the D23 Expo

Earlier this week I had an opportunity to chat with actor Bruce Boxleitner about his participation in this year’s D23 Expo. Boxleitner, one of Hollywood’s enduring leading men, starred as Alan Bradley/Tron in the 1982 original film TRON, reprised his role in the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, and voiced the main character in the video game, Tron: Evolution, which released alongside the movie sequel. He is currently providing his voice for the character of Tron in the upcoming animated series Tron: Uprising. Known to sci-fi fans worldwide, Boxleitner also starred in the hit TV series, Babylon 5, as well as having a four-year run opposite Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King.

In my mind Disney was the place to take Tron, Disney IS animation and the home of magic. Both directors of the films were very tech savvy and were pioneers in the realm of CGI. I look forward to Tron: Uprising and Disney XD’s twist on they type of animation that was in Tron: Legacy. I’m amazed at the whole motion-capture thing as well. – Bruce Boxleitner

Read the entire interview at CookingwithMickey.info.

On Saturday (8/20/11) The D23 Expo will feature cast members from both “Tron” films. From the original TRON, Bruce Boxleitner (TRON himself) will be signing from 11 – 1pm only. Also appearing will be Cindy Morgan (Yori) and Jackson Bostwick (Lead Sentry Guard) will be signing from 10 – 4pm. From the new Tron: Legacy Anis Cheurfa (Rinzler) and Rob Daly (Lead Sentry Guard) will be appearing and signing from 10-4pm as well.

Don’t forget to listen to our interview with Bruce Boxleitner on the WDW Tiki Room show on Sorcerer Radio this Friday at 8 a.m./eastern on www.SRSounds.com! Read the press release.

This interview is made possible by CookingwithMickey.info and JediMouseketeer.blogspot.com.

Bruce Boxleitner Talks with Cooking with Mickey about the D23 Expo

Disney fans who can’t attend this year’s Disney D23 Expo can experience it from the comfort of their computer monitors. Sorcerer Radio’s Kristen and Aljon, hosts of the WDW Tiki Room show will be offering live coverage of all the news and press events providing fans unrivaled access to this epic event. They will also have Sorcerer Radio giveaways as well so please feel free to say hello. The network’s live coverage of the D23 Expo begins June 19 and continues through June 21. There is also a live stream of the Sorcerer Radio Network’s WDW After Dark from the convention center as well.

Be on the look out for Kristen and Aljon as they stream live from the event at www.SRSounds.com. Follow them on Twitter @wdwtikiroom and “like” them on Facebook.

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Bruce Boxleitner Talks with Cooking with Mickey about the D23 Expo

Disney Fashion for Tweens at D23 Expo and Live on Stardoll.com

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August 17, 2011

Tween girls won’t want to miss the fashion event of the year – the Disney Fashion Show at D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event, featuring new back-to-school and fall fashions plus holiday looks, and a sneak preview of spring 2012 styles. Celebrity guests from Disney Channel’s hit buddy comedy series Shake It Up will make a special appearance including Bella Thorne (CeCe); Zendaya (Rocky); Adam Irigoyen (Deuce Martinez); Davis Cleveland (Flynn); Kenton Duty (Gunther); Roshon Fegan (Ty); Caroline Sunshine (Tinka) and R. Brandon Johnson (Gary Wilde). For fans who can’t attend the Expo, Disney Consumer Products is collaborating with Stardoll.com, the largest tween site for girls who love fashion, to stream the event live online and host a virtual boutique at the Disney Fashion Lounge. The fashion magic happens Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. PDT in the D23 Expo Arena or on Stardoll.com.

The Disney Fashion Show will feature fashion-forward, dance-ready styles inspired by various Disney Channel characters including CeCe and Rocky from Shake It Up. Fashion collections showcased on the runway will include: D-Signed’s Shake It Up line available at Target stores nationwide and Target.com; stylish Shake it Up-inspired footwear available at Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com; plus chic athletic clothes from ivivva athletica coming this spring to ivivva.com.

Clips from the fashion show, as well as exclusive video interviews and backstage features, will be posted on Disney.com/fashionlounge starting Sept.12, with new videos added throughout 2011. Stardoll.com will also host an online Disney Fashion Lounge where tweens can interact with virtual avatars of CeCe or Rocky and dress them in clothing from the fashion show plus virtually decorate their personal suites. The Disney Fashion Lounge will be refreshed regularly to feature new collections seasonally highlighting the most current Disney Channel-inspired styles available at retail.

“Fans of all ages will experience the fun and energy of the new tween fashion lines at our Disney Fashion Show at the D23 Expo, and through the power of the Internet, millions of fans at home can share in the excitement by viewing it online in real-time,” said Stephen Teglas, vice president and general manager, Fashion & Home, Disney Consumer Products. “With more than 25 million registered Stardoll.com users in the United States, our collaboration with the site gives young fans an unprecedented opportunity to experience fashion in an interactive and creative way. It fits perfectly with our collection’s emphasis on mixing and matching and self-expression.”

“This innovative collaboration gives our Stardoll users and Disney’s fan base an opportunity to engage with Disney fashions virtually,” said Chris Yates, VP of Sales at Stardoll Media. “It bridges the gap between the online experience and offline reality for tens of millions of our fashion-savvy fans.”

Guests attending the Disney Fashion Show at D23 Expo are encouraged to give back by donating a new piece of clothing for Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, which provides relief to families in need, as well as survivors. Expo attendees can drop off their donation throughout the weekend at the Fashion Delivers drums located inside the Disney Living Pavilion on the show floor.

Sponsors of Disney’s Fashion Show include Target, Payless and ivivva athletica.

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Disney Fashion for Tweens at D23 Expo and Live on Stardoll.com

Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ Cast to Be at D23

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August 17, 2011

At D23 Expo this weekend, Marvel will making it’s freshman appearance at the Disney convention, and is bringing some very big guests with them.

On Saturday, August 20th, at the Walt Disney Studios panel, which starts at 10:30 am. Marvel Studios President of Production, Kevin Feige , will share the stage with the rest of the Disney studio heads to talk about what we can expect from them over the next few years. Feige will be talking about the future of Marvel Studios and will also bring us look at next year’s incredibly anticipated crossover film, The Avengers. On top of that, the cast of The Avengers (pictured above), including Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Steven Rogers/Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/The Hulk), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye), and Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson) will be in attendance as well to talk about the movie, which is currently filming! That already adds onto the excitement of the fact that The Avengers has a presence at the convention.

Of particular note, Marvel didn’t hold a presentation at Comic-Con for The Avengers this year, which makes this a very big deal. To take such a big movie and make it a D23 exclusive will put this convention on the map, and even get them some serious business in the years to come. It was a great move on Disney’s part to hold back on the big reveal for their own convention. This, for me, adds on to excitement I’m already feeling for this weekend.

Also, on Sunday 21st at at 10:15 am, Marvel will be front and center in the Arena with a panel that will span from the beginning of Marvel’s first published comic in 1939 until now, while featuring an interactive Q&A. The panel will be hosted by Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada, who was quoted saying “We’re thrilled to be a part of the one-of-a-kind show that is Disney’s D23. Whether attendees are new to the world of Marvel or longtime fans, they’re going to love what we’ve planned for them!” Don’t miss it!

Long time Marvel fans should have a lot to look forward to this weekend, while Marvel should be gaining quite a few new fans as well. As a huge Marvel fan, I know I’m greatly looking forward to it, and I can’t wait to see what Marvel and Disney have in store for the future.

I’ll be at D23 this weekend covering all things Marvel, so stay tuned for more!

Marvel Studios Makes Appearance at D23 Expo (chipandco.com)

Marvel's 'The Avengers' Cast to Be at D23

Disney Sponsored Book Club Helps Young Readers Thrive

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Chip

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August 17, 2011

More than 300 local students are discovering ways to make reading more fun by taking part in Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Book Club. The club is helping increase leisure reading among 5th through 8th grade students both online and through weekly programs at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and at various branches of the Orange County Public Library System.

Walt Disney World Resort gave $15,000 to sponsor the book club, which kicked off earlier this year. The program is one of five efforts underway as part of the Orlando Cares-Cities of Service Initiative that aims to engage Orlando residents in volunteer efforts to improve youth literacy.

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