ABC Family’s Jane By Design Style Challenge 3

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December 22, 2011

Hey guys! It is Jackie again and I have moved onto round 3 of the Jane By Design Style Challenge! It is pretty exciting stuff and I could not have done it without your help!

As Gray would say, a purse says a lot about a person and good thing because style challenge number 3 is all about them! The instuctions were to go to my closet and select my favorite purse, the purse that most represents me, photographic it and share why it shows the very essence of who I am.

ABC Family's Jane By Design Style Challenge 3 The purse that happens to most represent me is my Disney inspired Dooney and Bourke. I have been going to Walt Disney World since I was a little girl and now enjoy taking my daughter and sharing wonderful memories with her. Disney plays a big role in our lives. It is where we take our vacations, it’s the movies we watch and the toys my daughter plays with. I am a young fun mother and my personality really comes through in this purse. The print represents so many fun memories I have shared with my daughter and represents the fun person I am but also shows my responsible side because it is a well known dependable brand. It is not the flashiest brand around but certainly a classy well trusted company, and that is how I hope people view me!

Do you have a favorite purse that represents you? We would love to hear about it over on the Jane By Design facebook wall here. Don’t forget to mention that you are a reader and big fan of Chip and Co. We really do appreciate all of your support!

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Disney Food Confession – Pineapple Breakfast Bread

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December 22, 2011

Where is it?

Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch, Polynesian Resort Disneyworld

What is it?

Pineapple Breakfast Bread

Why you want it?

Soft breakfast bread greets you at your table when you start you meal. Light and fluffy with a hint of Pineapple and coconut.

Photo Credit: by Chip

If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at [email protected]. Let me know the What, Where, and Why you love it so much. We would love to feature your picture and link to your website or blog if you have one.

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Save 50% off Disney Store’s Twice Upon a Year Sale

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December 22, 2011

Twice Upon a Year Sale starts Today at Disney Store! Save Up to 50% on Hundred of Items. Hurry, this offer is for a Limited Time Only! Plus Get Free Shipping on all Orders over $50 at Disney Store with Promo Code: SHIPTODAY.

Twice Upon a Year Sale! Up to 50% off Hundreds of Items at Disney Store. Shop Now Before They’re Gone!

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Toy Story Mania! Will Open at Tokyo DisneySea July 9

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December 22, 2011

Tokyo Disney Resort recently announced that a new attraction – Toy Story Mania! – will debut at Tokyo DisneySea on July 9, 2012.

The attraction will be located in Toyville Trolley Park, a new area themed after an old-fashioned amusement park. Toy Story Mania! will have a few differences from the attraction here at Walt Disney World Resort, including the fact that guests will initially enter through Woody’s mouth. From here, guests will find themselves in Andy’s room, which is strewn with larger-than-life board games, puzzles and other toys.

Guests later board a tram, put on 3-D glasses and roll under Andy’s bed where the toys have set up a carnival play set. Joining in the fun, guests play the carnival games with all their “Toy Story” friends.

The attraction also will be accompanied with Slinky Dog’s Gift Trolley merchandise shop.

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Last Chance – Disney Movie Prize Pack Giveaway

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December 22, 2011

Merry Christmas Friends! Chip and Co & Episodes and Reels are sponsoring a little Disney Movie Magic Giveaway for your holiday season. Starting today we are giving away to one lucky fan a Disney Movie Prize Pack Giveaway.

Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Christmas – Bluray Combo Pack
Mickey’s Christmas Carol – DVD
Beauty & The Beast: Belle’s Magical World – Bluray Combo Pack
Jungle Book Platinum Edition – DVD

To enter just use the Rafflecopter Form below. Contest ends Friday December 23rd at 12:01am. I will notify the winner via email that they won so please be sure to use a valid email address.

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If you have any questions please let us know in the comment box below.

P.S. – For additional entries share this contest on Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Etc. Just make sure to use the share buttons at the top and bottom of this page!

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The Lion King 2 on Bluray & DVD March 6th

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December 21, 2011

Special Edition Available March 6, 2012 on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Includes a New Timon and Pumbaa Animated Short

The king of animated films reigns in this final chapter of The Lion King trilogy, now breathtakingly beautiful for the first time in a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack! Experience the power of “Upendi”—which means “love”—as Kiara, Simba’s strong-willed daughter, seeks adventure away from her father’s watchful gaze. Timon and Pumbaa can do only so much to protect her, especially when she encounters an intriguing rival, Kovu, a cub who is being groomed to lead Scar’s pride.

As Kiara and Kovu search for their proper places in the great “Circle Of Life,” they discover that it may be their destiny to reunite their prides andbring peace to the Pride Lands.

Featuring the original all-star voice cast, breathtaking animation and enchanting songs, Kiara and Kovu’s adventure thrills audiences of all ages as the glorious “Circle Of Life” continues for a new generation.

Cast:

Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as voice of Simba
Nathan Lane (Broadway’s “The Producers”) as voice of Timon
Ernie Sabella (The Lion King) as voice of Pumbaa
Neve Campbell (Scream) as voice of Kiara
Jason Marsden (TV’s “G.I. Joe: Renegades”) as voice of Kova
Andy Dick (TV’s “Community”) as voice of Nuka
Robert Guillaume (TV’s “Benson”) as voice of Rafiki
James Earl Jones (The Lion King) as voice of Mufasa
Moira Kelly (The Lion King) as voice ofNala

Directors:

Darrell Rooney (Mulan II)
Rob LaDuca (Mickey’s Adventures in Wonderland)

Bonus Features:

Timon & Pumbaa’s Insectapedia
In this new animated bonus feature, Timon & Pumbaa gaze at the night sky as the star constellations resemble their favorite meal, insects!

“One By One”
An original animated short with vocals by The Lion King vocalist Lebo Morake.

Timon & Pumbaa: Find Out Why
In this series of animated shorts, Timon and Pumbaa provide answers to some of life’s most puzzling questions including:

1. Why is there lightning and thunder?

2. Why do we sneeze?

3. Why don’t Pandas live in the desert?

4. Why is there wind?

5. Why does an airplane fly?

Proud of Simba’s Pride
A featurette that traces the making of the movie.

“Love Will Find a Way” Music Video
Performed by Kenny Lattimore and Heather Headley.

Digital Bonus Features: Timon & Pumbaa’s Insectapedia
“One By One”

Street Date: March 6, 2012
Rating: G in U.S. and G in Canada
Bonus materials not rated.
Feature Run Time: Approximately 81 minutes
Suggested Retail Prices: 2-Disc Blu-ray (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
High Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
Standard Definition Digital = $29.99 U.S./$35.99

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.78: 1/1080p High Definition
DVD: 1.78:1/Widescreen
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: 5.1 Dolby Digital English, French and Spanish
Languages: English
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

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Disney Publishing Holiday Apps on Sale!

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December 21, 2011

Disney Publishing is spreading the holiday cheer by offering two of its most popular apps at discounted prices with a Holiday App Sale!

From now until 11:59PM (PST) on December 30^th, kids and parents can download the Disney Princess a Royal Christmas app for only $1.99 (orig. $4.99) and the The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story app for $4.99 (orig. $6.99)! Just in time for holiday travel plans or a last-minute stocking stuffer for kids, parents can snag these fully interactive, magical apps at a reduced price.

You can also find all of Disney Publishing’s digital book apps here: http://disneybookapps.com/

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Disney in Christmas: Home for the Holidays

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December 21, 2011

Disney in Christmas

You could say I was a late bloomer becoming a Disney fan. Growing up, I always loved the Disney movies and television specials, but I didn’t visit Walt Disney World until I was in my 30s and had children of my own. I grew up in Texas and assumed the Disney Parks were no different than Six Flags. Boy, was I wrong! It took only one trip to the World to hook me. I’ve been back many times with my family, but we’ve yet to get there during the Christmas season. Since we can’t be at the Most Magical Place on Earth this time of year, we bring the magic home for the holidays.

To get in the festive spirit and to feel like we’re at our home away from home, we begin the morning after Thanksgiving with Mickey pancakes. In true Disney tradition, I kick them up a notch—or “plus” them. I mix in some canned pumpkin and a little pumpkin pie spice and use three different sized Mickey molds so the stacks taper. Then I slather on the butter and syrup. Once we’re energized, we decorate the house.

For my kids, unwrapping fragile ornaments is almost as exciting as tearing into gifts on Christmas morning. We never know which one we’ll uncover next. Could it be one of the half dozen or so PhotoPass keepsakes? Maybe the peppermint swirl Mickey…or I bet it will be Princess Aurora! The only arguments are over who will hang what where, but no one stays upset long, because once the tree’s in order, we’re all ready for Christmas and we’ve got a daily dose of Disney twinkling right before our eyes.

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Oldies But Goodies – Don’t Miss These Holiday Experiences

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December 21, 2011

Oldies But Goodies – Don’t Miss These Holiday Experiences

The holidays at Walt Disney World, as we all know, are extra special for everyone but there are some experiences that are especially appealing to us, the Oldies. There are four that I think we find especially pleasing and if any of you chronologically advanced folks out there haven’t seen them you might find it worth your while to schedule a Walt Disney World visit during the Christmas season. In reverse order they are:

4. – The Grand Floridian Lobby – This is truly a marvel and is best visited during the evening when not only the tree and other decorations will be in their glory but the life size gingerbread house will be on display and the Grand Floridian Orchestra will be there playing some fantastic holiday music.

3. – The Candlelight Processional – This is always a treat. High school choirs from many states but primarily Florida fill the American Garden Theater in Epcot’s World Showcase all carrying candles and wearing beautiful gold robes, singing as they enter. It is a very moving experience and is narrated by a different celebrity who changes every couple of evenings.

2. – The Lighting Of Cinderella Castle – Once you see this in person, you will never forget it. Hundreds of thousands of ice lights are turned on bit by bit as the narration progresses. Once it is complete you will see the castle as you have never seen it before. The first time I saw it I actually misted up a bit – it’s that beautiful!!

1. – The Osborne Family Spectacle Of Dancing Lights – O.K this is number one. It takes place in the Streets of America area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and there are literally MILLIONS of Christmas lights that are all turned on at the same time .You can hear the gasps from those in attendance when the switch is thrown. The lights are then choreographed to Christmas music for the rest of the evening in a spectacle that that will stay with you forever. If that is not enough it actually snows – an amazing evening.

If my Oldie friends visit Walt Disney World during the holiday season and do nothing but experience these four events, the visit will be well worth it. But – we all know that there is so much to do there that you will have a wonderful time no matter what. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken of Disney for Seniors

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New Disney World Race – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend

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December 21, 2011

New 10-mile event is reminiscent of Tower of Terror 13K race from 2009; Race debuts Sept. 29, 2012 and is sixth signature runDisney event and second nighttime race at Walt Disney World; Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend shifts to early Nov.

Reviving the scarily popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror theme, runDisney unveiled its newest race today, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, which debuts next year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.

The nighttime race, scheduled for Sept. 29, is the reincarnation of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K last held in 2009. The new event has a similar race course – through the set of “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show” and past Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat – but features runDisney’s first-ever 10-mile distance that finishes, appropriately enough, near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Runners will receive a finisher medal inspired by the Tower of Terror and then celebrate their achievement at a villainous post-race party with their family and friends, where they will enjoy live music, characters – including your favorite Disney villains – and have exclusive access to attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Star Tours and Toy Story Mania.

“The 10-mile distance has emerged in popularity as beginning runners, who are fast becoming super fans of the sport, consider it the next big challenge after a 5k or 10k,” said veteran race director Jon Hughes, who will serve as race director for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror event. “Take into account the unique night race combined with Disney’s Tower of Terror theme, and it’s ‘the must do’ event for 2012!”

The new The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror race is the sixth signature runDisney event and the second nighttime race at Walt Disney World along with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which shifts to Nov. 9-10 next year during the final weekend of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As with all runDisney events, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror race weekend will involve a variety of events, including a 5K and Kids’ races, plus a Health and Fitness Expo, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney.

Race registration opens Feb. 14, 2012 at runDisney.com. For more information on runDisney events and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, visit www.runDisney.com.

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New Disney World Race - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend

Disneyland Celebrates Three Kings Day, Jan. 6-8, 2012

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December 21, 2011

For the first time, Disneyland Resort will observe Three Kings Day as part of the celebration of holidays. Three Kings Day activities will be held Jan. 6-8, 2012, at Zocalo Park in Disneyland park. The festivities add to all the holiday fun, including beautiful décor throughout the park, nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., and the special “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday attractions.

Disneyland will celebrate Three Kings Day, also known as Día de los Reyes Magos, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 6-8, 2012, with special décor, food and entertainment that showcases this Latin American holiday tradition.

Three Kings Day is celebrated in many Latin American countries as part of the Christmas story. It commemorates the day the three kings (the magi or “wise men”) followed the star to Bethlehem and presented their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

The Three Kings Day celebration at Disneyland will be centered around Zocalo Park (Spanish for “Town Square”) in Frontierland. Walt Disney envisioned Frontierland as a showcase of America’s Western and Mexican heritage and this celebration will continue that vision.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will appear in Fiesta costumes and other characters will join them: The Three Caballeros: Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito.

Entertainment highlights include folklorico dance along with musical performances by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.

Bilingual activity hosts will join children in face-painting, coloring, crown decorating and other activities.

Special food carts will appear in Zocalo Park for the occasion, serving Three Kings Day treats. The seasonal menu at Rancho del Zocalo restaurant includes tamales and Mexican hot chocolate.

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Disneyland Celebrates Three Kings Day, Jan. 6-8, 2012

Disney Food Confession – Loukoumades

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December 21, 2011

Where is it?

Kouzzina’s – Disney’s BoardWalk, Walt Disney World

What is it?

Hot Greek donuts drizzled with honey.

Why you want it?

Authentic Greek flavor that comes with delicious dipping sauces.

Photo Credit: Disney

If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at [email protected]. Let me know the What, Where, and Why you love it so much. We would love to feature your picture and link to your website or blog if you have one.

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