Walt Disney Animation’s Prep & Landing Cure Christmas Chaos With Marvel’s The Avengers

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October 17, 2011

This November, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Emmy Award-winning Prep & Landing enters the world of the Avengers, Marvel’s most popular super heroes, in an all-new comic book adventure. Certainly Santa doesn’t just visit the ordinary citizens of the world – even super heroes should have a shot at making it onto the “nice” list. Join Wayne and Lanny, members of an elite unit of elves who prepare homes for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve, in their not-so-ordinary task of preparing the Avengers Headquarters for the “Big Guy’s” arrival. The significance of readying the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for a visit from Santa is lost on his stealthiest elves – for them, it’s just another night on the greatest job ever.

“I love Prep and Landing. I love the whole concept of Santa having these high-tech, stealth, elf squadrons that help him get each house prepared for Christmas,” commented John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. “It’s already so much fun combining this super secret spy world mixed in with the North Pole, and then to add the Avengers into the mix – spies, Christmas and comics – three of my favorite things!”

This all new Prep & Landing story, from writer Kevin Deters & artist Joe Mateo will be available exclusively in the following November on-sale comics:

Avengers #19
Super-Heroes #20
Spider-Man #20

“We’re all big fans of Prep & Landing, so bringing them into the Marvel Universe was a no-brainer,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “I just hope that Lanny and Wayne have an easier time at my house this year than they do at the Avengers’ Mansion!”

And don’t miss Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, a full-length special premiering on ABC this Christmas! Wayne and Lanny find themselves up to their pointy ears in trouble, as they race to recover classified North Pole technology… which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Now they must turn to a Coal Elf named Noel in order to prevent Christmas from falling into chaos. You can bring home the original Prep & Landing when it releases on DVD this November 22.

This winter, the team of Prep & Landing enter the world of the Avengers—’Nuff said!

AVENGERS #19 (SEP110506)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
Rated T …$3.99
FOC—10/24/11, On-Sale—11/16/11

SUPER HEROES #20 (SEP110572)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA
All Ages …$2.99
FOC—10/24/11, On-Sale—11/16/11

SPIDER-MAN #20 (SEP110571)
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by MATTEO LOLLI & ROB DiSALVO
Cover by ALE GARZA
All Ages …$2.99
FOC—10/31/11, On-Sale—11/23/11

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Walt Disney Animation's Prep & Landing Cure Christmas Chaos With Marvel's The Avengers

Marvel Relaunches ‘Ultimate’ Comic Line With Great Success

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October 17, 2011

Marvel Relaunches 'Ultimate' Comic Line With Great Success

Marvel Comics recently relaunched their Ultimate line, making it easier for new readers to jump in with their favorite heroes. The beginning stems from the recent ‘Death of Spider-Man’ arc that traveled quickly across the news over the past few months. Fans can now get to know their new Spider-Mar, Miles Morales, a hero for the new generation. I’ve been a big fan of the Ultimates line since it started, and I can say that new fans and old fans alike can jump into these new series without feeling overwhelmed by things like continuity. They have really revitalized the Ultimates line, and I highly recommend them. This has given Marvel a great sales boost and is something that should you should definitely check out. Hit the jump for Marvel’s press release.

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – France

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October 17, 2011

This picture and review comes to us from Chip and Co fan Nick who was able to dine around the World Showcase and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the 16th Annual Food & Wine Festival.

Thanks Nick!

Here is his review of the France Booth:

I loved the Escargots Persillade en Brioche. All I could taste was the bread, but it was terrific. The Creme Brulee au Chocolat au Lait was not as flavorful as I’d hoped.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – Ireland (chipandco.com)
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – Desserts and Champagne (chipandco.com)

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review - France

Boom! Comic Studio Ends ‘Ducktales’ and ‘Darkwing Duck’ Comics With a Crossover

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October 17, 2011

Boom! Comic Studio Ends 'Ducktales' and 'Darkwing Duck' Comics With a Crossover

One of the biggest highlights four me over the past year or so has been Boom! Studios’ Disney Afternoon Comic series’. The three series they have been producing include ‘Darkwing Duck’, ‘Ducktales’, and ‘Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers’, all of which have been continuations of the original cartoon series. But now that Disney and Marvel have merged together, Disney has decided to cut ties with Boom! Studios, and for now, puts the future of the Disney Afternoon Series in uncertainty. But Boom! didn’t want to end these series without, well a boom, frankly. So to end both the Ducktales and Darkwing Duck titles, they’re ending both with a four part crossover!

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Confirmed: Patty Jenkins Will Direct ‘Thor 2’

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October 17, 2011

Briefly: A few weeks ago, I ran a story that director Patty Jenkins was in talks with Marvel Studios to direct their upcoming sequel ‘Thor 2’. Well, it looks like that rumor turned out to be true. Patty Jenkins has officially signed on to the sequel, which will see the return of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, the God of Thunder, as well as Tom Hiddleston as his brother Loki. This is great news for fans, and I can’t wait to see what she does with the film. ‘Thor 2’ is scheduled to be released November 15, 2013.

Marvel May Have Found it’s ‘Thor 2′ Director in Patty Jenkins (chipandco.com)

Chip & Company Week in Review, October 17, 2011

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October 17, 2011

While my friend Ken is off basking in the Magic that only Disney provides, I’m back with you again this week for the Chip & Company Week in Review. Here are the stories that caught our eye last week:

Patrick reports to us that Disney has changed the dates for ‘The Lone Ranger’, ‘Thor 2’, and ‘Phineas and Ferb: The Movie.’
Did you see the post about the new interactive character at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? If not, take a look at Cubot and watch the video!
Do you watch the Disney Christmas Day Parade? Ever wanted to be part of the audience for the taping of the program? Then check out this post for more information!
Our friends the Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 4^th annual CANstruction Orange County competition. Click on the link to see what structure they created!
PixieMichele reported to us the other day that Disney Advanced Dining Reservations will now require a credit card to hold the reservation. This will be effective on October 26^th, 2011.
The latest Disney resort, Art of Animation, will open phase one of the resort starting on May 31^st. Do you have your reservations in yet?
In the category “The next show my daughter might want to watch”, the Pixie Hollow Games will premier on Saturday, November 19^th, on the Disney Channel.
Continuing in the Disney Fairies discussion, the new Disney Fairies Magazine hit the newsstands last week.
With ‘The Muppets’ release date fast approaching, Disney has unveiled a new trailer for the movie.
Lastly, Microsoft has released gameplay footage from the upcoming game ‘Kinect: Disneyland Adventures’.

That’s our look at some of the news stories from last week, now let’s take a look at some of the incredible original articles that our writers produce each and every day! Enjoy!

Looking to go to Walt Disney World, but don’t want to go broke in the process? Then take a look at these Money Saving Tips for Walt Disney World.
Jodi writes to us about what is lurking at Walt Disney World after Dark. Sounds spooky!
Finally, Brenda shares a quick tip with us – Mousekeeping!

That’s all we have for you this week. I hope you have a terrific week, and remember to check out Chip & Company often for the latest in Disney News, Views, Giveaways, and more! Also, to keep up with the latest Disney news and views on the fly, check out the Chip & Company Facebook Page or follow Chip & Company via Twitter!

Chip & Company Week in Review, October 10, 2011 (chipandco.com)

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Last Chance to Enter: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Bluray Giveaway

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October 17, 2011

The Walt Disney Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Films are proud to present the #1 worldwide box office success of 2011 – making over $1 billion globally – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, in stunning high definition Blu-ray, eye popping Blu-ray 3D (a first for the legendary franchise) and Movie Download on October 18, 2011.

For more information click here.

We are giving away 2 copies of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Bluray all weekend long! Now is your chance to add this Box Office Smash Hit to your collection.

Here are the details…

Before you enter you must:

You must be a fan of Chip and Co on Facebook. You can click here to Like us or you can use the box on the right side of this page.
You must also like our friends at Episode & Reels. They guys over there are the Official Chip and Co Movie Reviewers and we are blessed to have them join the Chip and Co crew. Make sure when you drop by let them know Chip sent ya. I will count that as a bonus entry if you do!!!

Once you have added us as a friend then you can enter:

Signup in our all new Disney Discuss Section. Meet new friends, discuss your love of Disney, and even answer Disney questions. For every comment made between now and contest ends I will count that as 1 entry. For every topic started I will count that as 2 entries.

Please note:

Only comments on the page count as an entry to our contest not on Facebook!
Spamming the same word or comment over and over does not count as an entry.

For an additional entry:

Share this article via Twitter, Facebook, etc. (1 share = 1 entry) Use of the options at the top or bottom of this article for an additional entry. In this section you can spam all you want. If you want to retweet this article a hundred times go right ahead.
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If you share or subscribe let us know in the comment box below so I can count that as an entry.

Contest ends Monday Morning October 17th at 10am. I will pick two lucky people and notify them via Facebook that they won. They will have 24 hours to respond back or I will pick another. So please use a valid way for me to contact you.

Good Luck!

Special Shout out to all my friends over at the Disney Addicts Facebook page. Now pass the RUM!

Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Comes to Bluray (chipandco.com)

With the Help of Ocean Spray, Gary Walks Guests Through the Cranberry Bog at Epcot

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October 16, 2011

A new feature of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is letting guests get “bogged” down during a visit to the park. (And that’s a good thing!). Our friends at Ocean Spray have brought a cranberry bog display to the event as part of their ongoing commitment to educate consumers about the taste, health and heritage of the cranberry. And it’s quite fitting as we enter the fall season when cranberries are a big part of many family holiday dinners.

Today, our “Cranberry Correspondent” Gary takes a closer look at the bog, chats with Ocean Spray growers and learns how the popular berry is grown and harvested. Watch it all the way through and see how he becomes “immersed,” literally, in this story. The piece also marks the return of “Concerned Bystander” Rob, who always seems to be the “Jiminy Cricket” to Gary’s “Pinocchio” as he explores the parks.

Source Disney Parks Blog

Ocean Spray Brings the Magic of the Cranberry to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (chipandco.com)
2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Special Festival Experiences (chipandco.com)

With the Help of Ocean Spray, Gary Walks Guests Through the Cranberry Bog at Epcot

Season Two Of Disney Channel’s Hit Animated Series “Fish Hooks,” Premieres Friday, November 4

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October 16, 2011

Season two of the imaginative, eye-catching animated hit series “Fish Hooks,” will premiere FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Since its September 2010 debut, “Fish Hooks” has been one of TV’s top animated series among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.*

“Fish Hooks” features a talented voice cast including Chelsea Kane (“Dancing with the Stars,” “JONAS”) as Bea, Kyle Massey (“Dancing with the Stars,” “Cory in the House”) as Milo, and Justin Roiland (“The Sarah Silverman Program”) as Oscar. Upcoming episodes will introduce guest characters, including a new crush for Oscar, voiced by Felicia Day (“The Guild”), a Rat King outside the tanks voiced by Wallace Shawn (“Toy Story,” “The Incredibles”) and a new marching band conductor voiced by Doug Brochu (“So Random!”). Season two will continue to follow best fish friends Bea, Milo and Oscar as they tackle everyday tween life from friendship, dating and sports, to more atypical situations like giant lobsters, babysitting an ornery catfish and learning to ride a bucking scorpion.

The series’ all-star recurring cast includes Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live”) as Esmargot, Jerry Stiller (“The King of Queens”) as Principal Stickler, Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) as Albert Glass, Jennifer Coolidge (“Legally Blonde,” “Best in Show”) as Ms. Lips, exercise guru Richard Simmons as Coach Salmons, Dana Snyder (“Chowder”) as Mr. Baldwin, Alex Hirsch as Clamantha, John DiMaggio (“Futurama”) as Jocktopus, Edie McClurg (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) as Mrs. Goldfishberg, Tiny Lister (“Friday”) as Mr. Mussels, Kari Wahlgren (“Phineas and Ferb”) as Shellsea, John Caparulo (“Chelsea Lately”) as Headphone Joe and Kevin McDonald (“Lilo & Stitch: The Series”) as Mr. Frog.

“Fish Hooks” was created by children’s book illustrator Noah Z. Jones, developed for television by Alex Hirsch (“Gravity Falls,” “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack”) and Bill Reiss (“Chowder”) and is executive-produced by Noah Z. Jones and Maxwell Atoms (“The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy”). The series is produced by Disney Television Animation.

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Pixie Hollow Games Premieres Saturday November 19 on the Disney Channel (chipandco.com)

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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Announces Special Offer to Celebrate its Grand Opening

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October 16, 2011

Stay four consecutive nights at this family paradise, get a fifth night free

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, invites families to experience all the fun and magic of this new vacation paradise with a special grand opening offer.

Guests will receive a fifth night free* at Aulani when they purchase a consecutive four-night stay. Guests may book this grand opening offer beginning today (October 14, 2011) and running through December 16, 2011, by visiting www.aulani.com or by calling toll-free (866) 411-3883 and mentioning offer code Y5J.

The limited time Aulani special offer is available for stays most nights from November 27 to December 16, 2011; January 4 to January 12, 2012; and January 16 to January 25, 2012.

Set on a beautiful lagoon along the coast of Oahu, Aulani combines the beauty and spirit of the islands with the magic of Disney storytelling and guest service, creating an unforgettable Hawaiian family vacation experience.

With a fifth night free, Aulani guests will enjoy more moments of relaxation and exhilaration at the world-class resort. The adventures abound at Aulani, from splashing in the pools, slides and streams of Waikolohe Valley to basking in the beachfront bliss of a sunset over the Pacific ocean.

Each day of their stay, Aulani guests are able to customize their experiences – unwinding at Laniwai, a Disney Spa, and relaxing in its hydrotherapy garden, snorkeling at Rainbow Reef or discovering the island on a specially planned excursion with an Adventure Guide. Among the unique experiences at Aulani are the Makai Preserve stingray adventure, the Painted Sky teen lounge and spa, and the Menehune Bridge, a water adventure full of fun and surprises.

Aulani occupies 21 acres of oceanfront property in Ko Olina, adjacent to a nine-acre, crystal-blue lagoon and white-sand beach. Ko Olina is 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and less than an hour from Waikiki Beach. When all phases are complete, Aulani will include 359 traditional hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas in two towers, each featuring rooms that offer thrilling views of the ocean, mountains and the magnificent, lush surroundings.

Aulani features two signature restaurants – the full-service ‘AMA’AMA and the buffet-style Makahiki – offering foods unique to Hawaii.

Something for everyone

Family-friendly resort amenities include the 18,000-square-foot Laniwai, a Disney Spa, with 15 treatment rooms and a fitness center. Many spa treatments draw upon Hawaiian healing traditions.

Young guests have their very own kids’ club, Aunty’s Beach House. Here, children explore Hawaiian culture through supervised entertainment, including interactive touch tables, wildlife and nature programs, arts and crafts, Disney movies and traditional Hawaiian games.

Children of all ages will delight in Waikolohe Valley, Aulani’s seven-acre water play area. Here guests encounter the Waikolohe Stream – the resort’s mysterious (yet fun) tube-floating watercourse – a cloaking mist and several hundred feet of additional surprises.

For those who love waterslides, Tubestone Curl, the resort’s tube slide, and Volcanic Vertical, Aulani’s tunnel slide, provide thrills galore. Guests also interact with native Hawaiian fish, including angelfish, butterfly fish and tangs, in the 3,800-square-foot Rainbow Reef snorkel lagoon, the only one of its kind on Oahu.

The Makai Preserve conservation pool offers an interactive experience that allows guests to stroke the velvety backs of gentle stingrays (available by reservation only). A portion of the proceeds from this activity support research and conservation efforts in Hawaii through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Water activities at Aulani also include a quiet adult pool, wading pool and, for the ultimate relaxation, sunset-facing whirlpool spas.

Looking beyond its own magical grounds, Aulani offers a menu of Oahu excursions with the aid of local experts. These include exploring tropical forests, hiking local mountains, sailing aboard catamarans, swimming with dolphins, cooking with local chefs, following a ghost tour and more. The discovery excursions are specially designed for Aulani guests by Adventures by Disney and are hosted by a knowledgeable, friendly Adventure Guide.

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About Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

Uniquely designed for families and inspired by the wonders and traditions of Hawaii, Aulani is a family paradise with a touch of magic. Aulani offers kids, adults and families Hawaiian vacation experiences with a special magic that only Disney can create. Delightful rooms and spacious Disney Vacation Club villas, a perfect location on a beautiful beachfront lagoon, and renowned Disney service and enchanting entertainment let dreamers of every age savor their time together on Hawaii as never before.

Disclaimer:

* 5th Night Free promotion for guests who stay four consecutive nights between November 27, 2011 and December 16, 2011; January 4, 2012 and January 12, 2012; January 16, 2012 and January 25, 2012. Book by December 16, 2011. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes Resort fees and taxes. Not valid in combination with any other discounts or offers. Offer excludes suites and 3-Bedroom Grand Villas. Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room. Offer applied once per reservation and not valid for previously booked rooms. Check for offers for other lengths of stay. Advance reservations required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Limit 2 rooms per reservation.

Aulani Hawaii Special Vacation Offer (pixievacations.com)
Blissful Weddings with a Tropical Flair Await Couples at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (chipandco.com)

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Announces Special Offer to Celebrate its Grand Opening

DisneyNature’s African Cats Bluray Review

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October 16, 2011

AN AWE-INSPIRING ADVENTURE PROFILING TWO INCREDIBLE FAMILIES AS THEY TRY TO SURVIVE IN THE WILDEST PLACE ON EARTH

The latest release from DisneyNature, African Cats, debuted on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand on October 4, 2011. This epic film takes viewers deep into the African savanna, chronicling the fierce rivalry between two lion prides and journeying with a cheetah mother and her cubs over a two-and-a-half year span.

Meet Layla, the elder lioness who is hindered by age and injury, and her young daughter Mara, who strives to model her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom. Find out if Fang, the protector of the pride, will stand his ground against the invading Kali and his four foreboding sons. Follow the fearless cheetah Sita, raising her young alone in the wildest place on earth.

Humor and heartbreak coincide in this deeply touching, visually stunning capture of love and family.

Bonus features include
DVD:
-Disney & Nature: a deeper look in to The Walt Disney Company’s conservation efforts
-Save the Savanna: a comprehensive look at Disney’s “See African Cats, Save the Savanna” program

Blu-Ray:
Everything on DVD, plus
-Filmmaker annotations: 12 segments of behind-the-scenes footage
-Jordin Sparks “The World I Knew” music video

Movie Download:
Everything on DVD, plus
-Introduction to Masai Mara: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature
-Filming the Cats: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature
-Sophie’s Elephants: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature

Proceeds from ticket sales of DisneyNature’s African Cats theatrical release and from purchases of home entertainment sales have helped to protect more than 50,000 acres of land in Kenya’s Aboseli Wildlife Corridor through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The program hopes to have a positive long-term and sustainable impact on the animals and people of Africa. You can learn more here.

Visit DisneyNature today for educational resources, photo galleries, downloads, and to learn how YOU can help save the savanna.

Disney Food Confession: Cannolo Al Cioccolato

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October 16, 2011

Where To Find It: At the Italy Kiosk during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

What is it? The Cannolo Al Cioccolato is a really great tasting chocolate covered cannoli with sweet ricotta cheese, chocolate, and candied fruit. Truth be told, I didn’t taste the candied fruit very much, if at all.

Why You Want It: This was, hands down, my favorite dessert, and my daughter Sophie and I really enjoyed sharing this, although the size of it is kind of small, so I would get one for each person next time. At $3.50 (and snack credit eligible), this is a good snack to try out!

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